A water-type trainer who specializes in dragon-type water.

"You mean, the real purpose of those improvised bandits is to wipe out all the Chinese trainers who came here to complete the transaction."

Zhang Heng came to his conclusion with some shock.

Zhang Leiyuan nodded gravely and said seriously, "That's right, their target is the Chinese trainer team. These pirates may seem like a motley crowd, but they are actually well-trained. There must be a powerful force behind them controlling them. Their goal must be to annihilate the effective forces trained by Li Xingeng."

Zhang Heng's expression darkened, realizing this matter was far more complex than he'd imagined. "So, if we hand these Steel-type Pokémon over to the Alliance, will that solve the problem?" he asked doubtfully.

Uncle Luo, who was driving, also affirmed Zhang Leiyuan's approach and said, "Giving these Steel-type Pokémon to the Alliance may seem like asking for trouble, but it's actually the wisest choice."

Zhang Leiyuan closed his eyes, seemingly resting, but he continued to explain to Zhang Heng, "By voluntarily handing them over, we've demonstrated our intention to not keep them for ourselves. Furthermore, we can collaborate with the Alliance and release them into the Steel-type Wild Area for breeding. We'll also have a certain share of the profits and be the first to be selected for this batch of Pokémon, while also shifting the conflict back to the Alliance."

Zhang Heng listened to his father's words and secretly admired his foresight. After a moment's thought, he raised another question: "But Dad, those behind-the-scenes forces will definitely not let this go. If they knew we handed over the Pokémon to the Alliance, would they retaliate against us?"

Zhang Leiyuan's lips curled up slightly, revealing a confident smile: "Don't worry, the Zhang family is more than just a bunch of steamed buns with me here. This time, I sank an entire ship by myself and slaughtered all the trained and slaughtered people on board. I showed my strength. If they have the strength to match mine, they can come and fight."

Zhang Heng nodded, his worries slightly eased. He took a deep breath and said, "Okay, Dad, since you've thought it through, let's hand these Steel-type Pokémon over to the Alliance as planned. I hope this matter can be resolved smoothly and won't cause us too much trouble."

Bang~ There was a crisp sound of a Poké Ball opening, followed by a flash of white light inside the car.

The pink swamp-leaping fish suddenly appeared and sat between Zhang Heng and Zhang Leiyuan in the back seat of the car.

"Glaglag~"

Swampert didn't look at Zhang Heng, but was particularly interested in the new partner, the Alpha Dragon's Pokémon Egg, which had just joined the team. He couldn't help but poke the Alpha Dragon's Pokémon Egg with his pink fingers.

The Aluminum Steel Dragon seemed to be very interested in its other companions, and shook gently in response to the caress of the Swampert.

Zhang Hengbian placed the Altanosaurus's Pokémon egg directly into Swampert's arms and said, "Then Swampert will take care of this Pokémon egg."

"Gela~"

The swamp fish clenched its little fist and tapped its chest twice, as if issuing a military order to ensure that the mission would be completed.

This was not the first time Zhang Leiyuan had seen Zhang Heng's Pokémon, but the last time he had seen it was the Water Leap. Out of his doctor's instinct, he began to observe it with his naked eyes.

"It evolved so quickly? This Shining Swamp Leaper has moist skin and a sturdy body. It's been well-trained and has excellent aptitude. But have you considered what props to pair it with?"

Zhang Heng said without hesitation, "If we're looking for Leap Fish, I'd like it to carry the Swampert Evolution Stone if possible. And if there really is an evolved form of Steelix, using the Evolution Stone would be the best help for it right now."

The Evolution Stone is a very special item. If the Pokémon carrying it is an evolutionary Pokémon, its defense and special defense will be increased by 50%. Combined with the 115 points of physical defense of Steelix, it can temporarily serve as a physical shield for joint defense.

Zhang Leiyuan nodded. "It's good that you have your own plans. If you need anything, go to the prop store under the Ou Group and order it."

The two of them didn't exchange much words, as the intense rush and the mental communication between Zhang Heng and Zekrom had been extremely draining. Both father and son fell into a deep sleep in the car.

.....................

In an industrial ruin somewhere in Guangdong Province in South China.

Beneath this industrial zone lies a vast, mysterious space. Everything here is crafted from a special metal that even ghost-type Pokémon cannot penetrate, creating a secluded secret base.

The atmosphere within the large flat was exceptionally grim. Guards in black suits stood like statues in every corner, their eyes cold and alert, not missing a single sign of trouble. In the secluded meeting room at the back, the lights were dim, and an oppressive atmosphere permeated the air.

A man wearing a cyberpunk-style helmet stood in front of a huge screen, which was constantly playing images of the freighter being shot down.

The footage, captured by the Stinger's waterproof camera, captured every detail clearly. Zhang Leiyuan's stern figure appeared in the footage, and his Pokémon displayed immense strength in battle, shocking everyone present.

Next to the man in the helmet, a Southeast Asian man was curled up and crawling on the ground. He was Rizki. At this moment, Rizki's face was full of fear and unwillingness.

At this moment, the video projected on the screen in the conference room was paused, and two figures appeared on the screen. One of them sat upright on a chair, half hidden in the shadows, and his face was never seen. Only the outline of the person sitting on the tall chair back revealed an awe-inspiring mystery.

The other figure was slender and obviously a woman. She was standing nearby holding a stack of documents. The curtain was blurry and only the silhouette of the person could be seen, but not her face.

The figure sat upright, fingers rhythmically gliding across the sun elf's fur, the movements soothing. The sun elf being caressed lay quietly on the figure's thigh.

The man in the helmet stared at the projection on the screen respectfully, not daring to breathe. The whole picture was filled with a depressed mood.

The voice from the screen echoed again, saying, "You don't have the strength to match it yet, so you must not act without authorization."

The man in the helmet was a little unconvinced and said, "My strength is not as good as his?" Galagala, who was standing aside, was also waving the bone stick in his hand with some dissatisfaction, as if to vindicate him and his master.

This time, the man sitting upright did not speak, but the cold voice of the woman standing beside him came.

He said, "In less than 40 minutes, he sank a cargo ship with over 30 trainers on the vast ocean. Some of these trainers possessed semi-champion and champion-level Pokémon. This person is no ordinary person."