Aspiring to become a Pokémon trainer

Nodding in agreement, they quickly arrived at the original dojo challenge area without delay.

"There are no restrictions on moves, and there's no need to be overly concerned about winning or losing. This is just a training session, and we'll decide whether to end it based solely on the condition of Sylveon and Eevee."

Actually, Ma Xiu already knew about Nan Yin before they met; the video of her battle with Ai Lan was still saved in her encyclopedia.

Although the girl ultimately won, she still noticed some shortcomings in the way the commands were given and the moves were executed.

The reason I issued the battle invitation today is because of Fu Ye's request, my inner agreement, and my expectation for Eevee and the girl together.

As the two trainers and the two Eevee dogs locked eyes, the battle silently began.

Without a verbal command, with just a wave of her sleeve and a glance, Sylveon understood and pulled on her ribbon, using the momentum to close the distance.

There was a flash of lightning.

It was far faster than a normal sprint and did not adhere to the form of the move. If Nan Yin and Eevee had not been able to communicate their thoughts in an instant, the little guy would probably have been hit by the former before the command to guard was even uttered.

The air pressure from the falling ribbon was imminent, and the thin barrier just right held up, preventing the force from penetrating.

"So, Nan Yin, you can also connect with these children on a deeper level, and you've discovered a similarity between us. But what follows will no longer be an easy test."

It cast a glance and pursed its lips, as if receiving a signal. The fairy spirit lightly stepped on the ground, its form shifting, waiting for the right moment to appear.

Seeing this, Nan Yin understood why the other party could communicate with Pokémon without any problems.

This was clearly the result of years of training and close understanding, which allowed Sylveon and Mash to remember the changes in each other's eyes and the meaning of each other's movements.

The power of the moon.

In the instant the girl was distracted, Fairy let out a soft shout, and the crimson moon rose in mid-air, gathering energy to pierce Eevee with a fierce beam of light.

It wasn't very powerful, and could even be described as understated, but in Nan Yin's eyes, this moonburst was more threatening than Ai Lan's explosive flames.

There is almost no energy loss, and the timing of release and the consumption in the middle are precisely controlled, which is a manifestation of extremely high proficiency.

(Attack by deflecting the star at high speed, then use the gap to avoid the aftershocks.)

Although the Moon Power is a 100% accurate attack in the original work, in reality, as long as you have enough reflexes, you can completely disrupt the attack rhythm by using alternative methods to cancel out the attack.

Just as Nan Yin had expected, Ibrahimovic responded immediately.

With repeated stomps and adjustments to its posture as it maneuvers, it releases rapidly flowing small clusters of stars. Although these cannot withstand the breakthrough of the beam, the brief stagnation caused by the energy collision is enough to give the little beast space to dodge.

This should prevent a defeat at the first meeting.

Just as Nan Yin was thinking this, a swift pink light followed the attack, suddenly advancing the moment Eevee's old strength was exhausted.

There was a flash of lightning.

Before he could react, the little guy was knocked to the corner of the field.

"Nanyin, in battle, we should not rigidly follow the turn order. When the momentum of a powerful attack dissipates, before we regroup, we can still use swift moves to follow up and skillfully strike, creating a better advantage for the next attack."

Ma Xiu pointed out the girl's most significant flaw, realizing that the other party seemed to regard the fixed movements in each move as deeply ingrained common sense.

As if suddenly enlightened, Nan Yin finally understood why she always felt a strong sense of disconnect when fighting Ai Lan. It turned out that the ranking battles based on past formulas had assimilated her thinking, to the point that she subconsciously thought that the repetitive moves were still a game of rock-paper-scissors that she could hesitate and wait for.

"Second point."

Waving its ribbons, it gradually constricted the space available to Eevee. Sylveon opened its mouth slightly and pounded on the former's spirit with a series of breaths.

A seductive voice.

"The way moves are executed is not fixed. Just like Psychic and Psychic are just different in terms of the amount of force exerted. Battles are not just about dealing with skills, but also about understanding the strengths and weaknesses of Pokémon and using their characteristics to maximize the anticipation of attacks and defenses. For example, Sylveon's Ribbon is its most effective tool for winning."

"at last--"

Using the breeze stirred up by the sound waves, and by repeatedly stomping the ground with his toes to create dust, a concentrated beam of light pierced through the clouds and skimmed past Eevee's side, leaving a deep burn mark amidst the artificially created, hazy fog.

Disrupts the light.

"Make the most of your surroundings or create an immediate advantage. When you are in a favorable position on multiple fronts, you can put your opponent in a difficult situation and launch a powerful attack with ease."

"I usually call it hitting the nail on the head."

Chapter Thirty-Six: Team Flare and Goodbye

"Consider these my guidance to you and Eevee as a senior trainer."

Even after boarding the high-speed train, Ma Xiu's parting words still lingered in Nan Yin's heart.

Pursuing practicality, maximizing strengths and minimizing weaknesses, and utilizing the environment—these were the things the museum owner wanted to tell the girl, and also the key points she summarized after reflecting on herself.

The difference between top trainers and ordinary people is reflected in this.

With a gentle tap of her fingertips on the table, Nan Yin's thoughts drifted away with the rhythmic response.

Admittedly, real-world battles are quite complex and require consideration of many factors. In top-level battles, immediate reaction and decisive judgment are merely the most basic requirements.

However, in terms of observation, with the aid of telekinesis, she can instantly obtain information; and in terms of communication, with the resonance of waveguides, she can further shorten the time consumed in issuing commands.

In terms of hardware, we are definitely not bad, and may even be among the top.

As long as she gradually overcomes the constraints imposed by rigid thinking, Nan Yin believes she will not be inferior to those established superstars or even champions who have already achieved great success and stand at the top.

Facing her own strengths and weaknesses squarely, and indulging in so much daydreaming, she simply wanted to give herself some confidence.

Even when faced with Ma Xiu's exceptional combat skills, one remains fearless and continues to move forward with confidence.

With the tactical system accumulated in the past, the superpowers that ordinary trainers do not have, the outstanding potential of Eevee and Gliscor, and even the emotional bond between them, Nan Yin believes that she is no less than anyone else.

Looking out the window at the ever-changing scenery, Nan Yin opened her palms, enveloping everything in her field of vision, and then clenched them.

Having the ambition to reach the summit, how can one lack the fighting spirit to control that ambition?

If one is a breeder, one must become an unprecedented master; if one is a trainer, one must climb to the top of the mountain and stand in a position that others can only look up to.

That's the truth. From the moment she came into this world, Nan Yin wanted to truly step into every grand story, to witness it, to change it, and to gain peace of mind that could protect herself and others.

Once again, Eevee, who was watching the move disk, also raised its pointed ears and turned to look at the girl.

The connection between their hearts allowed it to feel Nanyin's even stronger determination and desire to protect each other.

"Buyi."

The little beast reached out its small hand and placed it on the back of the girl's palm, demonstrating the same determination through its words and actions.

If Nanyin wants to reach the pinnacle, it will give its all and act as the sharpest spear to clear away any obstacles.

The brilliance of evolution intertwines, and at this moment, both she and it have reached a turning point.

......

The car door opened, a gentle breeze swept in, and the usual radio broadcast rang in her ears. With her two little animals by her side, Nan Yin once again breathed in the familiar air.

Looking out, the tea fields stretch across the mountains in an orderly fashion, but in the corners, several burnt-out wastelands stand out starkly.

She paused, spreading waveguides as she approached, carefully sensing the changes around her.

The texture of the grass blades, the tilt of the roots and stems—things that were once commonplace have now been transformed into valuable information, reshaping the scene from a few days ago and revealing the culprit behind this scorch mark to those who came before.

The scents of Moltres and Articuno still lingered, but the explosive traces of Zapdos were missing.

This means that one of the three sacred birds either met with misfortune or was captured by someone else, resulting in the loss of subsequent feedback.

"Shuttlecock cotton".

By summoning the small creatures that inhabit this tea field, Nan Yin planned to use them to quickly return to Biyi City and learn more about the situation from Master Fu.

Surprisingly, very few individuals were seen this time, and most of them still had unhealed wounds.

"Shuttlecock..."

The little guy was drooping like a cotton ball, looking quite listless.

"You mean, the outsiders attracted those three big birds, and they were all dressed in the same dark red clothes?"

After a brief exchange, the girl received another useful piece of information.

The three sacred birds did not emerge from the Cave of the Sea God on their own; they were deliberately guided to the nearby City of Lovebirds. Moreover, their uniform attire seemed to point all fingers at Carlos's only organized criminal organization.

—Team Flame.

With the help of a favorable wind, I stepped into this familiar yet somewhat unfamiliar city. At the nearby Pokémon Center, countless people and Pokémon crowded into the queue, shoulder to shoulder.

"What's going on here?"

Just as Nan Yin was puzzled, a sharp-eyed woman nearby spotted the girl's figure.

With a slight urgency, the man pressed down on her shoulder and spoke with a hint of relief.

"Nanyin, you're finally back."

"Sister Ling, where is this?"

They recognized each other at a glance, and naturally, they wouldn't forget the mutual assistance they had when they were at the dojo.

"Well, because of the lack of medical resources, Nurse Joy and her colleagues don't have time to treat so many injured Pokémon, and besides, there aren't enough beds left."

"Where is Master Fu?"

"I was just about to tell you this. The old gentleman has suffered a serious injury and I'm afraid he won't be able to get out of bed for at least a week."

Her thoughts suddenly stopped, and after a long while, Nan Yin finally calmed herself down and spoke, slightly out of control.

"Take me there."

Passing through a crowd of busy people and brushing past the Chanseys, she finally met her master in a simple isolation room made of a wooden bed and a screen.

"...Master Fu."

Unable to calm the ripples in her heart, Nan Yin looked at the old man with one leg in a sling, wrapped in bandages, and at his thin and haggard face. She was speechless for a moment, not knowing how to speak, and could not form a complete sentence. All she could do was remain silent.

How similar they were! Facing her ailing grandfather, she also waited for him in the same way, choked with sobs, until one day she abruptly bid him farewell.

"Nanyin, I'm so glad you're back safe and sound."

His wrinkles smoothed out, and he smiled broadly, showing no signs of dejection. On the contrary, Master Fu was quite delighted by the arrival of the young girl.

He reached out his calloused hand and gently grasped Nan Yin's fingertips. The worry and sense of responsibility written in his eyes were obvious to everyone.

"Grandpa, I'm fine, just a broken left leg that means I have to lie down for a while,"

Not wanting to burden the other person, the old man pretended nothing was wrong and took a tree fruit from the bag by the bedside and handed it to the girl.

"These are fruits that have recently grown in the shack. Try some."

Feeling the heavy weight in her palm, Nan Yin clenched her fingers, but then relaxed them weakly.

"Uncle Fu, I'm sorry."

"Silly girl, what's there to apologize for? It was clearly me who sent you to Xiangxun City. This fracture was just an accident."

"Is it Team Flare?"

No longer hiding anything, she bluntly revealed the source of the trouble.

Although he was momentarily stunned, Master Fu quickly figured out what had happened.

"So you already knew. Of course, with waveguides, how could those traces be hidden from you?"

"Here's what happened: A few days ago, Team Flare invaded Poseidon's Lair by taking advantage of the troop movement. They launched an attack that angered the three legendary birds, and even captured Zapdos in the chaos."

"Because they were unaware of the truth and distrusted humans, the remaining two sacred birds took their anger out on Winged City after Team Flare left, and Cocoble and I had to step in to stop them."

"That's why I have all these minor injuries."

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Chapter Thirty-Seven: Incubation and the Unknown

Team Flare is a villainous organization in the Carlos region, a large group primarily composed of researchers.

They disguise themselves as research institutes, using constantly updated technologies to penetrate people's lives and thereby earn funding for their startup programs.

The holographic communication device recently launched is a product designed to further gather intelligence from various parts of Carlos.

Compared to the villainous organizations of previous generations that tended to directly engage in violence, Team Flare operates more covertly, and their hostile nature is not obvious until they truly reveal their fangs.