Pokémon: I just became a Gym Leader, and Cynthia proposed to me.

Chapter 159 A Heart-Piercing Knife

Li Shuwen believes that the natural spirits that give them power are some kind of legendary Pokémon, but their relationship with legendary Pokémon is not close enough.

This legendary Pokémon doesn't want to reveal its identity to them yet.

Li Shuwen raised an eyebrow, feeling that he should try these twelve recipes more often in the future to get closer to the spirits of nature.

Cynthia and Li Shuwen had the same idea.

Cynthia stroked her chin. "I'll have researchers from the Institute of History help me gather the ingredients for the twelve recipes."

"I'm also very curious about the natural spirits behind this ancient civilization. What if I could become friends with them?"

"Perhaps we can learn about ancient civilizations and the lost history we don't know about."

The two returned to the Institute of History and told Dr. Mustard Blue about the results of their experiment.

Dr. Mustard was very interested. "I agree to continue investing funds to study the natural spirits behind these twelve recipes!"

"Shuwen, you will also be listed as an assistant researcher at the Institute of History, specifically in charge of this project."

"The salary for an assistant researcher isn't high, I hope you won't mind."

Li Shuwen waved his hand, "Even without a salary, I'm very willing to help. I'm also very interested in these ancient recipes."

Gathering ingredients takes time, so Li Shuwen only needs to come to the History Research Institute once a month to prepare ancient dishes and use his Aura Power to sense nature spirits.

Cynthia raised an eyebrow. "Shuwen, how about a Pokémon battle?"

Li Shuwen revealed his fighting spirit, "Of course!"

Gallade, Primeape, Kommo-o, including Croagunk and Sirfetch'd, are all eager to have another battle with Garchomp.

Even the Combusken didn't get a chance to battle Garchomp last time.

Just hearing Gallade and the others describe the battle against Garchomp made Combusken feel its blood boil.

I wish I had been the one to play in the first place.

Upon learning of Lizhuangji's idea, Li Shuwen was both amused and exasperated.

Back then, Combusken was just a chick, and Torchic and Garchomp had to carefully control the force of their attacks.

Don't traumatize the turkeys.

This time, Torchic has evolved into Mighty Chicken.

With its mind maturing further, even if Garchomp attacks a little harder, it can withstand the blows.

Moreover, with Li Shuwen's comfort, it is believed that Lizhuang Chicken can turn pressure into motivation.

Li Shuwen asked excitedly, "What are the rules for this battle?"

Cynthia waved her hand. "Three against three, what do you think?"

During Lucario's time at the Veiled Gym, he saw Li Shuwen's Pokémon training enthusiastically every day.

Sometimes, Lucario couldn't resist and would personally challenge Li Shuwen's Pokémon to a duel.

Lucario now has a full understanding of the strength of Li Shuwen's Pokémon.

It was because she had asked Lucario about his assessment of Li Shuwen's Pokémon's strength that Cynthia decided to challenge Li Shuwen to a three-on-three battle.

Li Shuwen nodded, "Okay!"

With Goodra and Gallade on the field, no other Pokémon will feel any resentment.

But should the third one be either Infernape or Kommo-o?

This put Li Shuwen in a difficult position, but in the end he decided to decide who to send out for the third battle based on the lineup that Cynthia had sent out.

Cynthia smiled slightly, "Lucario, the first match is yours."

Starting Lucario in the first team will not reveal more information to Li Shuwen.

It also allows us to test Lucario's learning progress at the Veiled Gym.

I wonder if Shuwen feels that by raising Lucario, he is shooting himself in the foot.

Li Shuwen's expression remained unchanged. Since Cynthia had sent Lucario, then...

"Gallade, I choose you!"

Both are high-speed attackers, so it depends on who is faster and more accurate!

"Lucario, beat me with the bone stick!"

"Gallide, Psychic Blade!"

The Spirit Blade can condense energy into a blade and unleash it for attack.

Similarly, one can attach spiritual energy to the elbow blade for wielding.

Lucario conjured a large blue bone club, spun it around, and quickly approached Gallade, striking it down head-on.

Gallade swung its elbow blade, blocking Lucario's big club with a single strike.

He spun around and slashed again, aiming for Lucario's most vulnerable area—his waist.

Lucario quickly jumped back to avoid Gallade's slash.

Li Shuwen shook his head slightly, even though he had already learned some of the essence of waveguide power.

As a result, Lucario still gets easily carried away in battle.

The waveguide power was not utilized at all.

"Mental shock!"

An invisible wave burst forth from Gallade's eyes.

The impact on Lucario's brain caused Lucario to instinctively use his Aura to protect it.

"A spiritual blade!"

Using the power of waveguides, Lucario's ability to reduce its visibility to the outside world is reduced.

It gives the impression of focusing on the beginning but neglecting the end.

A purple blade of light slashed at Lucario's chest.

Lucario fell to the ground in a sorry state, rolling several times before finally getting up.

"The Holy Sword!"

Li Shuwen seized the opportunity, giving Lucario no chance to catch its breath.

Cynthia spoke, "Polaroid!"

Lucario quickly gathers a wave missile and fires it at Gallade.

But Gallade wielded the Sacred Sword, smoothly slicing through the Aura Spheres, and as she ran, her body seemed to leave behind afterimages.

With a single sword strike, Lucario was sent flying!

Cynthia frowned slightly. Well, Lucario's Aura Sphere had indeed become stronger and faster.

However, Lucario's overall strength has actually declined.

Li Shuwen was even more embarrassed than Lucario. Cynthia entrusted Lucario to him for training, and this is how it turned out.

It gives the impression that Li Shuwen deliberately ruined Lucario.

Cynthia immediately saw the problem: the enhanced Aura was not strong enough and instead broke away from Lucario's original battle system.

This resulted in Lucario's fighting ability actually decreasing.

Despite being struck by the Holy Sword, Lucario was still able to stand up.

This surprised Cynthia.

Lucario's stamina seems to have improved considerably since before he went to the Veiled Gym for training.

No, it's not just physical strength that's improved; Lucario's willpower has also been enhanced.

But unfortunately...

Gallade's blade now has a reason to be wielded.

The sharpness of the sword blade increased exponentially.

Gallade longs to bring its master a glorious victory.

Especially when facing this blonde female trainer.

Gallade, who lost to Garchomp to her last time, has always hoped to get her revenge.

Let's start with Lucario!

"Lucario, Godspeed!"

With its Aura fully activated, Lucario can still launch precise attacks even at Extreme Speed.

Unlike before, you no longer need to slow down and expose an opening at the moment of attack.

but!

"Gallopon, Mind's Eye!"

Cynthia was a little curious. "Mind's Eye," what kind of skill is that?

Gallade, facing the incredibly fast Lucario, actually closed its eyes.

Lucario was furious!

He punched Gallade in the back!

Unexpectedly, Gallade twisted its body and dodged his punch.

Then, with a single sword strike, he struck Lucario in a vital spot.

Even though Lucario was filled with resentment, he still collapsed helplessly.

See through the enemy's weaknesses and strike their vital points.

This is a sharp, cunning tactic!