Pokémon: Master Pokémon has a fish-frying system.

Upon hearing Lu An's words, the man in the trench coat remained silent, but simply ordered the Iron Palm Warrior to attack once again.

Lu An was not surprised. Someone like him would definitely not expose his identity just because of a few words from Lu An.

However, it seemed he had no choice but to beat the man in the trench coat down, otherwise the man would definitely come back to cause trouble for him later.

He just wanted to get back to Northeast China as soon as possible.

After understanding the background of the man in the trench coat, Lu An no longer hesitated:

"Swamp Monster, kick it down!"

"Ratchet!"

With a roar, the Swamp Monster spun halfway around with remarkable agility, and as Iron Palm Warrior charged towards it, it slammed its powerful hind legs down, delivering a heavy kick to Iron Palm Warrior's foot.

"Kick down" is an attack on the opponent's lower limbs to knock them down. The heavier the opponent, the better the effect.

Swamp Monster's sudden attack knocked Iron Palm Warrior off balance and caused him to fall to the ground.

As a sumo-type Pokémon that is over two meters tall and weighs 300 kilograms, Iron Fist's attack was remarkably effective, causing damage no less than taking two hits of "Power" directly.

And that wasn't all. After knocking down Ironclad Warrior, Swamp Monster pressed its advantage, clasping its hands together and slamming them down on the fallen Ironclad Warrior—Arm Hammer!

If this blow lands, the Iron Palm Warrior will lose half his life on the spot.

The man in the trench coat looked nervous.

"Iron Palm Warrior, hold on!"

Hey Rui!

Iron Palm Warrior mustered his strength and stood up, taking the Swamp Monster's attack whole.

"Blow it away!"

Iron Palm Warrior's palm moved like the wind, knocking the Swamp Monster back several meters once again.

"Hey Rui, hey Rui..."

Iron Palm Warrior, supporting himself on his feet, slowly stood up, panting heavily.

Thanks to the "Hold On" effect, Swampert's "Arm Hammer" failed to completely knock out Ironclad Warrior, but even so, Ironclad Warrior was already at his last gasp.

The man in the trench coat gritted his teeth.

In fact, before carrying out this mission, he had already been told by his superiors that the investigator named Lu An was extremely powerful, and even Michael had to show him respect.

Therefore, try not to let him discover you while carrying out the mission, and find the red orb as soon as possible and steal it.

However, powerful trainers all share a common flaw that is not exactly a weakness: they are extremely confident in themselves.

The man in the trench coat figured that in this alleyway, which was perfect for the Iron Palm Warrior to show his strength, even if he couldn't defeat Lu An, he could at least put up a good fight with him.

Who knew that after just a few rounds, Iron Palm Warrior was already on the verge of collapse, while the giant swamp monster on the other side was still standing there as if nothing had happened.

He absolutely refuses to accept this outcome!

Since Iron Palm Warrior is already on his last legs, let's finish him off in one decisive battle!

"Iron Palm Warrior, Bodybuilder!"

After catching his breath, the Iron Palm Warrior bulged out all his muscles:

Hey Rui!

"Bodybuilding" increases one's attack and defense capabilities.

Because Swampert had just used its powerful arm hammer, its speed was forcibly reduced, leaving it only able to watch helplessly as Iron Fist Warrior completed its upgrade.

"Iron Palm Warrior, close combat!"

"Hey Rui! Hey Rui!"

After the reinforcement was completed, the Iron Palm Warrior, having regained his momentum, rose up once again.

The Iron Palm Warrior has now reached his peak, and in close combat, he is determined to kill anyone who stands in his way!

Seeing this, Lu An curled his lips. This man in the trench coat was only attacking and not defending. He was determined to trade one for one with his giant swamp monster.

It's a pity that if they didn't fight in the alley, either Earthquake or Surf, both of their own type, could easily take down Iron Fist Warrior.

Currently, the most suitable close-combat moves seem to be only...

"Swamp Monster, Waterfall Climb!"

Neither Lu An nor the giant swamp monster had any intention of backing down when faced with the menacing Iron Palm Warrior; instead, they charged forward head-on.

"Ratchet!"

Slaying gods and Buddhas, can you really do it?

The two giant Pokémon collided with tremendous force, and then flew backwards in an instant.

"Hey Rui..."

Iron Palm Warrior's eyes rolled back as it flew backward, and it fainted on the spot. It had only managed to hold on until now by using the "Hold On" move, and now it had taken another hit from "Waterfall Climbing". It was already a miracle that it was not immediately sent to its death.

The man in the trench coat immediately put Iron Fist Warrior back into its Poké Ball, keeping it alive until it was sent for treatment.

But before that, the man in the trench coat stared intently at the opposite side, where a wall in an alley was crumbling, and fine dust was drifting around.

The two Pokémon were simply too powerful. Even though they tried to hold back, Iron Fist's desperate attack still sent Swampert flying and crashing into a wall.

The man in the trench coat had piercing eyes. The Iron Palm Warrior's defeat was a foregone conclusion. He only wanted to know if the Swamp Monster on the other side was also seriously injured, or even lying on the ground unable to get up...

A moment later, the dust from the crumbling walls gradually dissipated, and faint sounds came from the cracks in the walls.

As the man in the trench coat's eyes widened, he saw a giant swamp monster slowly emerge and approach Lu An's side.

It had a scar on its left chest, a medal left by the Iron Palm Warrior with all his might, but there was nothing else on it.

Swampert dusted himself off:

"Ratchet."

"this......"

The man in the trench coat pursed his lips. He never expected that after taking a hit from the Iron Palm Warrior's enhanced "close combat," the Swamp Monster would still be able to stand up, and it seemed that it wouldn't affect its ability to fight again.

This dealt a very heavy blow to the trench coat-wearing man, who was always quite confident in himself.

This blow was even greater than the one he suffered when his first love rejected him, leaving him standing there blankly, looking somewhat lost and dejected.

Lu An then patted the Swampert:

"You've worked hard, Swampert. That was a very impressive battle. It seems your long sea voyage hasn't dulled your skills."

Lu An was quite satisfied with the Swamp Monster's performance.

As a Water/Ground Pokémon, Swampert can exert its powerful strength whether in the sea or on land, making it an indispensable partner for him in his past missions.

It seems that this good partner is still as skilled as ever.

"Ratchet."

"It was a truly spectacular alleyway battle, with both Pokémon displaying a tenacious fighting spirit and formidable combat prowess."

Michael slowly emerged from behind the crumbling wall, his face filled with admiration.

He had just watched the entire fight in the alley and was quite impressed with the strength of both sides.

Lu An could guess that the man in the trench coat was from the Alliance, and Mikoli was no exception, so he looked at the man in the trench coat with a slightly helpless expression.

He had already warned the Alliance that Lu An's strength was no less than his own, and that Lu An's willingness to stay at the police station for several days and properly accept the Alliance's questioning was already a great favor.

If he refuses to hand over the red orb or even refuses to cooperate, no one can stop him from forcibly escaping prison.

Unexpectedly, the league still secretly sent people to follow him without his knowledge.

Oh well, this is fine too.

The man in the trench coat is quite skilled; he should be among the best in the league.

After this battle, the alliance should realize that Lu An is not someone that can be easily dealt with by just anyone.

Moreover, Lu An will be leaving Hoenn by boat tomorrow, at which point all the alliance's plans and schemes will be out of the question.

Mikoli stopped looking at the dejected man in the trench coat and turned to look at Lu An's giant swamp monster, a look of amazement flashing in her eyes.

Among the currently recognized champion-level trainers, even "Lance" is often just a respectful title, and not all Pokémon are Dragon-type.

The fact that Wallace was able to become a champion with all Water-type Pokémon is enough to demonstrate how strong he is and how profound his expertise is in Water-type Pokémon.

With his discerning eye, he could naturally see just how amazing Lu An's giant swamp monster was.

That "waterfall" move, executed within a small area, perfectly balanced power and speed.

Unparalleled power, formidable strength, and a resilient body—no amount of praise is too much for Swampert.

Swampert is so powerful that even Michael, who has always been indifferent to battles, is itching to fight it and even wants to have a match with it on the spot.

"I lost this time."

The man in the trench coat spoke in a deep voice: "But I'll win next time."

Having said that, the man in the trench coat, recovering from his defeat in the battle, turned to leave.

"Since you lost, remember to repair that wall that you knocked down. I think for someone of your status, repairing a wall shouldn't be a problem, right?"

Lu An's calm voice sounded behind the man in the trench coat, causing him to pause.

"I see."

The man in the trench coat left the alley without lingering.