my pokemon player.

Seeing Chen Yan sighing, Xu Ruofeng quickly spoke to comfort him:
"We haven't even started fighting yet, why are you giving up? I don't think Ash is that strong, his Pikachu hasn't evolved yet."

Chen Yan said indifferently: "Knight Aaron once said that the evolution of Pichu and Pikachu has nothing to do with their strength level."

"The former requires intimacy, and the latter needs the Thunder Stone to evolve."

"It's hard to judge Pikachu's strength just by whether it evolves or not. Maybe Xiaozhi deliberately didn't let Pikachu evolve."

Xu Ruofeng nodded first, then continued to ask: "Since Pikachu's strength is unknown, why do you think you will lose?"

Chen Yan replied: "Because when I first met Xiaozhi, I checked the strength level of that Pikachu."

"Tsk tsk tsk, you are still as cautious as ever. The result of your investigation made you afraid before the battle. It must be of a very high level." Xu Ruofeng smacked his lips.

Chen Yan smiled bitterly and shook his head: "I don't know its specific level."

"Don't know? What do you mean? The distance was too far and they couldn't detect it?" Xu Ruofeng's face was full of confusion: "That shouldn't be the case. You two were obviously very close at the time."

"I did find out the level of that Pikachu, but its level is constantly changing." Chen Yan's eyes revealed a bit of confusion.

Xu Ruofeng was surprised and asked: "Change?"

"Don't be ridiculous. Could it be possible that Pikachu's level can fluctuate?"

He forced the corners of his mouth to move, trying to take Chen Yan's words as a joke.

But when he saw Chen Yan's complicated expression, the smile froze on his face instantly:

"No way? Is it really possible?!"

Chen Yan nodded gently: "Yes, the level of that Pikachu keeps changing, sometimes it's at level 10, sometimes it's at level 60 or 70."

"I even saw higher numbers, but only for a moment, so I'm not sure if I saw it correctly."

After Xu Ruofeng received Chen Yan's affirmative answer, he couldn't help but widen his eyes:

"No, this is too outrageous. Could it be that there is something wrong with your detection function?"

"Do you think I wouldn't have thought of this?" Chen Yan said unhappily, "I suspected there was a bug in the game at the time, so I immediately checked other Pokémon, and I was able to find out the specific levels of all of them."

"This is enough to prove that there are no bugs in the game. Only Xiaozhi's Pikachu is special."

Xu Ruofeng touched his chin and said, "According to your speculation, Xiaozhi is the protagonist of the game in the future world, so it's not surprising that he has a special Pikachu."

"Yes, Xiaozhi's Pikachu is also an important factor in my inference that he is the protagonist of the game." Chen Yan responded.

Xu Ruofeng understood and said, "No wonder you have no confidence in this battle. No one knows what kind of strength that Schrodinger's Pikachu can show."

"If it suddenly explodes, it can kill your Pokémon instantly."

Chen Yan sighed: "Actually, that special Pikachu is not difficult to deal with."

"Although its level varies, it usually stays around level 30."

"I guess it's still growing, so it only erupts occasionally."

Xu Ruofeng asked in confusion: "You are not afraid of that Pikachu, so why do you still think you will lose?"

"Because Xiaozhi is the protagonist of the game in the future world. Pikachu is just one of the Pokémon he owns. He must have other Pokémon."

"As the protagonist of the same game, you know how powerful Lord Ryan is. Do you think Xiaozhi will not be strong?" Chen Yan asked back.

"This..." Xu Ruofeng was suddenly speechless.

He knew very well the strength of Lord Ryan. Not to mention sending out Dragonite, just one Ursa Major was enough to wipe out all his Pokémon.

The protagonists of games in the past world were so powerful, so the protagonists of games in the future world won’t be too weak.

"You have a point. Xiaozhi has obtained seven gym badges, second only to that strong rival named Xiaomao. His strength is indeed not to be underestimated."

Xu Ruofeng agreed with Chen Yan's point of view, and then changed the subject:
"But you're not weak either. You're the recognized number one player. When have we ever been afraid of NPCs in games? Don't lose face!"

Chen Yan couldn't help but roll his eyes: "How about I give you the position of the first player, and you go and play against Xiaozhi?"

"No, no, no, my fishy little chow will be electrocuted by Pikachu and turned into a dried fish." Xu Ruofeng waved his hands repeatedly.

"Then just shut up and stop adding fuel to the fire!"

"Oh~"

While the two were talking, they came to the battle field next to the Pokémon Center.

Xiaozhi had already run to the field eager to try, staring at Chen Yan with fiery eyes.

"Xiaoyan, come here quickly, I can't wait to fight!"

"Pickup!"

Pikachu on the side was also full of fighting spirit, with electric sparks flashing on both sides of his cheeks.

Chen Yan said helplessly: "I know you are anxious, but please don't be anxious. I don't know the rules of the battle yet."

"Oh, yeah, I don't think I know either!" Xiaozhi scratched his head.

Xiaoxia pursed her lips and said, "Xiaozhi is still as impulsive as before. He doesn't even know the battle rules of the gym, but he is eager to challenge."

Xiao Gang said in a gentle voice: "I have heard about the battle rules of the Viridian Gym. The number of Pokémon that can be used is limited to three, and there is no limit on the battle time."

The battle rules of the Tokiwa Gym are very simple and everyone can understand them, but Chen Yan is still unsure about some things.

He asked Xiaogang, "Excuse me, can Xiaozhi and I freely replace Pokémon?"

"Generally speaking, gym owners cannot replace Pokémon at will. Only trainers who go to challenge can replace them. But you are just in special training, so you don't have to strictly follow this rule." Xiaogang replied.

Chen Yan shook his head: "No, it is precisely because this battle is a special training before challenging the gym, so we must abide by the rules. I will not replace Pokémon."

I'm bound to lose anyway, so I might as well gain more favorability from Xiaozhi.

Sure enough, when Xiaozhi heard that Chen Yan cared so much about him, he was so touched that his favorability towards Chen Yan increased sharply.

He secretly vowed to himself that he must obtain the badge of the Tokiwa Gym and never let Chen Yan down.

"Okay, then let's fight according to the gym's rules. I'll be your referee." Xiaogang volunteered.

"Sorry, please wait a moment."

As Chen Yan spoke, he turned around and extended his hand towards Xu Ruofeng.

Xu Ruofeng was stunned for a moment, then said shyly:
"It's not right for us two grown men to hold hands in front of so many people."

"Fuck you! I'm borrowing your unicorn. My unicorn has been ridden away by Lingling, so I can't play 3V3!" Chen Yan said angrily.

"Oh, why didn't you tell me earlier? I thought your taste had changed."

Xu Ruofeng quickly took out the Rhino's Poké Ball and handed it to Chen Yan.

"Go to the other side!"

Chen Yan took the Poké Ball, walked towards the battle field, and stood opposite Xiaozhi.

Seeing that both of them were ready, Xiao Gang immediately read out the rules of the battle:

"The next thing to do is the special training battle before the gym challenge. Both sides are limited to using three Pokémon. Once all of one side's Pokémon lose their ability to fight, the other side is deemed the winner!"

"Then the battle begins!"

As soon as Xiaogang finished speaking, Chen Yan and Xiaozhi threw out the Poké Balls at the same time.

"Go ahead, Stinky Flower!"

"The decision is yours, Squirtle!"

Two Pokémon appeared with light. "Johnny!"

"Haha!"

When Xiaoxia saw the Pokémon released by the two, she said with a headache:

"It's restrained by attributes again. Xiaozhi knew that Xiaoyan had a Skunst, so why did he send out Squirtle?"

"Yeah, why is it Squirtle!"

Xu Ruofeng said similar words, but what he wanted to express was completely different from Xiaoxia's.

Isn't it said that Ash is the protagonist of the game in the future world, so he must be very powerful? What's the matter with this Squirtle?
Could it be that its level changes like that Pikachu?

Xu Ruofeng immediately checked Squirtle's level and then gave up the idea.

This Squirtle's level is not very high, nor does it fluctuate.

Simply put, it is an ordinary, unevolved Squirtle.

But how is this possible? Xiaozhi is the protagonist of the game in the future world.

Although Squirtle is one of the Big Three, Squirtle's initial form is too unfitting for the identity of the protagonist!
To be honest, Xiaozhi wouldn't be surprised even if he sent out a Blastoise, but this Squirtle made him drop his jaw.

Chen Yan on the field was also shocked.

He also checked Squirtle's level, and after confirming again and again that he was not mistaken, he fell into deep thought.

It is reasonable for Smart to subdue the Big Three, after all, they are the protagonists of the game, but the strength of this Squirtle is a bit unreasonable.

No, maybe this Squirtle is also special, and I still can't take it lightly.

While Chen Yan was thinking, Xiaozhi took the lead in commanding Squirtle to launch an attack:

"Squirtle, use the water gun!"

"Jenny!"

Squirtle blasted a stream of water at Skank.

"Use guard!"

Chen Yan also recovered and threw himself into the battle. After all, the strengths and weaknesses of the Squirtles would be revealed in the battle.

Vile Flower crossed her arms and stood in front of herself, forming a white shield to block the water flow.

Looking at the intact shield, Chen Yan muttered to himself:
"This power doesn't seem to be strong. No, I have to test it again."

"Stinky Flower, use Ultimate Drain!"

Following Chen Yan's order, Skank shot a green light at Squirtle.

"Get out of the way, Squirtle!" Xiaozhi shouted anxiously.

When Chen Yan heard the order given by Xiao Zhi, his brows frowned slightly.

How could you possibly avoid this? You underestimated me so much, how could you really avoid it?
Looking at Squirtle, who was in a mess but still managed to avoid the attack in time, Chen Yan frowned.

How did he avoid this?
Before Chen Yan could think about it, Xiaozhi ordered Squirtle to launch a counterattack:
"Squirtle, use Impact!"

"Jenny!"

Squirtle yelled and charged towards Smelly with his neck stretched out.

"Tie a grass knot." Chen Yan commanded calmly.

The eyes of the Ostrich glowed green, controlling the grass on the ground to form knots.

While running, Squirtle didn't pay attention to his feet and was easily tripped by a grass knot, falling to the ground.

"Squirtle! Damn, what kind of move is this?"

Seeing Squirtle tripped by the grass knot, Xiaozhi looked a little flustered, but he quickly thought of a solution:
"Squirtle, use Shell Retraction!"

Upon hearing Xiaozhi's order, Squirtle retracted its short legs into its shell, freeing itself from the restraints of the grass knot while also improving its own defense.

"Not bad. I didn't expect your command is so flexible." Chen Yan praised Xiaozhi.

Since they were sparring with each other, he was still in the mood to chat with Xiaozhi without having to worry about the law that "villains die because of talking too much".

Xiaozhi chuckled: "Of course, I am a trainer who has obtained seven gym badges!"

"But have you ever thought that when Squirtle retreats into his shell, he becomes a sitting duck?"

The corners of Chen Yan's mouth curled up slightly, and then he ordered to Stinky Flower:
"Aim at that turtle shell and use Ultimate Drain!"

Smellyflower once again releases a green beam at Squirtle.

Squirtle, which was retracted into its shell, couldn't see what was happening outside and naturally couldn't avoid the attack, so it was hit accurately by the light.

The green light continued to absorb Squirtle's energy, and then continuously replenished it into Skank's body.

"Johnny~"

Squirtle couldn't help but let out a cry of pain, and a painful expression appeared on his face.

Seeing this, Xiaozhi shouted anxiously: "Don't give up, hold on, Squirtle!"

Chen Yan heard Xiao Zhi's incomprehensible command and couldn't help but speak:
"Xiaozhi, don't say these meaningless words during the battle. You have to give specific instructions."

"What's the point of just saying 'hold on'? Squirtle still doesn't know what to do. There's no way it can really hold on."

Chen Yan stared at the Squirtle on the field in amazement, only to see it holding back the pain and spurting out a lot of foam.

Although the foam could not offset the attack of the Vileplume, it was enough to prevent it from being absorbed by the green light.

"Well done, Squirtle, I knew you could do it!"

Xiao Zhi shouted excitedly, and then looked at Chen Yan proudly:

"Xiaoyan, don't underestimate the bond between me and Squirtle!"

"Squirtle!" Squirtle also made a sound, responding to Xiaozhi.

"Ah? Can the bond alone resist attacks that are restrained by attributes?"

Chen Yan's eyes were filled with confusion, and he felt that his fighting philosophy was about to shatter.

Logically speaking, Squirtle cannot avoid [Ultimate Absorption].

But Xiaozhi just said "Get out of the way", and it quickly got away.

Even if this can be explained by the fact that Squirtle is fast and agile.

How do you explain that Ash's words "Hold on" allowed Squirtle to withstand the [Ultimate Absorption]?

This is not an ordinary absorption, but the powerful [Ultimate Absorption] that restrains Squirtle! How could he resist it so easily?

So this Squirtle has both speed and stamina, and can both run and resist, right?
"Squirtle, let Xiaoyan see your true strength!"

Xiaozhi waved his hand, his tone full of passion.

"Jenny!"

Squirtle pulled out a pair of sunglasses from somewhere and put them on his head.

Seeing this, Chen Yan could no longer suppress his desire to complain and shouted:

"You don't have any ears, how do you wear sunglasses?" (End of this chapter)