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

Chapter 298 Checking the Catch

At the moment of successfully subduing it, a crisp mechanical sound rang in Zhang Heng's mind.

Ding~

"It has been detected that the host has captured a Pokémon, Milotic, of Water attribute, which meets the requirements for forming a targeted team. Rewards will be distributed after statistics are compiled. The current team progress is 67%. Please continue to work hard."

Zhang Heng heaved a sigh of relief when he heard the long-awaited system announcement. Although the team progress only showed 67%, Zhang Heng was actually only one spot away from having his team full.

Because his Blue Bird didn't yet have the Dragon attribute, when it evolved into the Qixi Blue Bird, it could directly receive the system rewards. Zhang Heng's team's final target had already been locked in his mind, and he was just waiting for the opportunity.

"Ding~ The rewards have been counted and are now being distributed."

"Congratulations, host, you have obtained the S-rank item - Wet Rock. (The Pokémon carrying this item will extend their lifespan by three turns after using the Rainmaker skill.)"

"Congratulations to the host for obtaining a Golden Crown*1 (which improves a Pokémon's overall aptitude.)"

In Zhang Heng's mind, the system's voice kept ringing, and finally stopped. He then checked the rewards he had received in his mind.

"System, help me open the system's temporary storage space."

Crash~ In Zhang Heng's mind, a void storage space appeared, which contained a series of props he had obtained.

Battle items: Dark Z, Water Z, Fighting Z, Z Bracelet, Evolution Keystone, Gigantamax Wristband.

Carrying props: S-level wet rock

Regular items: Golden Crown, Gigantamax*2, Diving Ball*998

Skill Machine: Prayer for Rain, Dragon Star Group

"Very good, I finally have some trump cards."

Under the guidance of the Golden Carp King, Zhang Heng rode on the giant-winged flying fish and headed towards the outside of the foggy island. Zhang Heng held on to the giant-winged flying fish's dorsal fin tightly, looking into the distance with a firm gaze, silently hoping to penetrate the fog as soon as possible and return to a familiar place.

As time went by, the fog gradually thinned and a ray of bright light came through the gap.

Finally, the view in front of me suddenly became clear, and the vast sea appeared in my sight. After swimming for a while, I returned to the scene of the sea fishing competition.

There are also a few contestants riding various Pokémon. These are real enthusiasts. Because the time for the sea fishing competition is approaching, even if they catch something now, it will not count.

Everyone stared at the sea intently, holding the fishing rod tightly in their hands, waiting for the big fish to take the bait.

Yishu's sharp eyes spotted Zhang Heng's return immediately and he quickly drove his dragon closer, a joyful smile on his face. "Zhang Heng, you're finally back! I thought you wouldn't be able to make it to the closing ceremony."

Zhang Heng smiled and replied, "Sorry to have worried you. I'm back safely."

At this time, the sea lion happily jumped down from the carapace of the dragon. Its posture was more agile than before, and its body was obviously larger than that of an ordinary sea lion. After two days of recuperation, it has fully recovered its vitality.

It swam quickly to Zhang Heng, climbed onto the giant-winged flying fish's back, and rubbed his legs affectionately.

Yishu looked at the ball sea lion with eyes full of love, and then asked curiously: "How is the situation of Mienshao during your trip to Misty Island?"

Zhang Heng pondered for a moment, and briefly told Yishu about his experience of fighting Gyarados on Kirishima, taming Gyarados and Milotic, but omitted the encounter with the Liao family's lackeys and Duan Guanjun on the sea.

After hearing this, Yishu said in surprise: "Oh?! Has Mienshao become your partner?"

Zhang Heng smiled and nodded, reaching out to pull out the healing ball. In a flash of white light, the slender form of Milotic emerged from the sea, gracefully swaying its tail, which shimmered enchantingly in the sunlight.

The moment the ball sea lion saw Mienshao, its eyes sparkled with excitement. It quickly swam to Mienshao's side, swam around it happily, and made a "chirp" sound from its mouth, as if expressing its longing. Mienshao also responded gently, rubbing its head against the ball sea lion.

The surrounding contestants were all attracted by this scene, some even temporarily put down their fishing rods and exclaimed in amazement.

"This is Mienshao, so beautiful!"

"They actually captured such a rare Pokémon!" There were discussions among the crowd.

Yishu looked at the scene before him and said with emotion, "Zhang Heng, you've gained quite a lot on this trip."

Zhang Heng looked into the distance with a determined gaze and said, "This is just the beginning. There are more challenges waiting for us in the future. I will become stronger together with my partners."

Yi Shushi spoke up and said, "Let's go back to the opening ceremony of the sea fishing. They are checking the catch and deciding the final winner there."

The sea fishing competition is coming to an end. Yishu's aunt Ou Yuhua stands straight and calmly at the competition venue.

With her sharp eyes, she methodically surveyed everything around her, waiting for the sea anglers to present the most powerful water-type Pokémon they had caught.

When Zhang Heng and Yishu arrived at the scene, many sea anglers had already displayed their proud catches.

Before him lay a vast open-air venue. A massive screen stood at the back, and in the center of the stage sat a display stand with six recessed openings. Zhang Heng, puzzled, couldn't help but wonder what the display stand was for.

At this moment, a contestant strode onto the stage with confidence. He carefully placed the competition balls he had caught from this sea fishing trip into the grooves one by one.

In an instant, the screen clearly displayed detailed information about the Pokémon in the competition ball:

【Sakura Fish Gym Level】

[Shellbender Gym Level]

Magikarp Lord Level

The audience erupted in enthusiastic applause, everyone exclaiming in praise, "Old Lin, you're incredible! After three days of fishing, you've actually caught two gym-level Pokémon. If we take them back and sell them to the local aquarium, we'll definitely make a killing!"

However, before the praises faded, a sharp, mocking voice suddenly rang out: "A gym-level Pokémon like this thinks you can win the sea fishing tournament? Come down quickly and see what I caught!"

On the stage, Lao Lin remained calm, seemingly unfazed by the praise and criticism. For him, participating in the sea fishing competition and enjoying the process was what mattered most.

Then, the fat angler who had been mocking Lao Lin before, couldn't wait to take the stage. With a hint of show-off, he put on his competition ball, and the screen immediately showed:

【Swimming Ring Weasel Quasi-King Level】

The audience erupted in discussion. Ou Yuhua nodded slightly, thinking to herself, "Surveying a Pokémon with quasi-king caliber in the wild is truly a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, let alone successfully catching and capturing it."

The contestants took turns to go on stage to show off their Pokémon, but no one with qualifications beyond the Quasi-King level appeared since then.

Ou Yuhua was carefully checking which contestants had yet to go on stage when she caught sight of Zhang Heng standing nearby. She asked directly, "Zhang Heng, aren't you going to bring your catch up for inspection?"

Upon hearing this, Zhang Heng calmly walked to the stage. He first placed the Ancient Coelacanth's competition ball into the groove. After a brief pause, he placed the competition ball containing Kirishima Gyarados into the groove. The next second, the screen clearly appeared:

[Ancient Coelacanth Gym Level]

【Gyarados King】

In an instant, there was dead silence in the audience. Everyone gasped and stared at the screen in amazement. The scene was so quiet that one could hear a pin drop.