Chapter 188 Evolution Plan_1
On the evening of the 9th, Fang Yuan discussed his impending long journey with Father Fang and Mother Fang.
Although worried, since Teacher Li would be accompanying him, Father Fang and Mother Fang didn't fuss too much, but just reminded Fang Yuan and Eevee to stay safe on the road.
Identification...medicines...water...change of clothes...
Teacher Li didn't specify how many days the trip would take, but had Fang Yuan prepare supplies as if for a long trip.
Fang Yuan did as instructed, packing everything he would need.
For Eevee, the items to bring were simpler: a silk scarf, a Soothing Bell, and two mobile phones.
For the Little Magnetic Monster, it was to bring several one-time use charge batteries as reserves.
...
The next day.
"Teacher Li."
Upon seeing Teacher Li, Fang Yuan greeted him.
This time, he and the Little Magnetic Monster were quite lucky.
You see, the amount Liu Le spent to hire a Professional Breeder to teach Little Kabigon a move started in the tens of thousands of Renminbi.
"This opportunity was secured for you by the Pingcheng Trainer Association, and it has been approved by the provincial capital," Teacher Li said.
"As for me, I will serve as your breeding coach and strategize Little Magnetic Monster's evolution plan," Teacher Li said with a smile, his rough hands holding a large backpack as he led Fang Yuan into the Spirit Center.
"By the way, the entire trip will be by the special vehicle of Pingcheng Trainer Association. First, we'll go to register, and before we leave, let me check on the progress of your Little Magnetic Monster in recent times," Teacher Li instructed.
"Okay," Fang Yuan nodded.
Inside the Pingcheng Trainer Association.
Before setting off, Teacher Li and Fang Yuan came here to take care of some procedures, and also performed a comprehensive check-up for the Little Magnetic Monster.
After receiving the check-up report, Teacher Li took Fang Yuan to a backyard room and asked him to release the Little Magnetic Monster to use some moves.
Thunderbolt, Reflect Wall, Light Wall, Gravity, Magnet Bomb, Electromagnetic Wave, Awakened Power...
"Better than I expected!" Teacher Li exclaimed.
Based on the actual performance of Little Magnetic Monster's moves and the check-up report, Teacher Li unexpectedly said, "On this trip, the Little Magnetic Monster is highly likely to evolve."
"Magnemite?!" Little Magnetic Monster's eyes lit up.
Evolution...
Visions of the Three-in-one Little Magnetic Monsters danced in its mind.
After evolving, it will become three, while Eevee, even with a Substitute, would still only make two.
No matter how you look at it, it would be more formidable.
"The amount of electricity your Little Magnetic Monster's body can handle is far from its genuine limit, which might be related to its strong spiritual power," Teacher Li observed.
"Maybe, it could also learn the Thunder Strike Skill en route!"
No... I think it has more to do with the fact that it treats those appetizing grey Energy Blocks as candy.
Fang Yuan thought to himself.
According to the Spirit Center's diagnostic equipment, with the current physical state of the Little Magnetic Monster, it is highly suitable for absorbing electricity beyond its current limits to enhance its power.
Such an enhancement could be done in a regular charging room, but Teacher Li indicated that going to the Electric Plains would yield better results. Facing natural lightning is an important step in the evolution plan.
"It's essentially the difference between a flower from a greenhouse and a poplar tree that has been through storms, sun, and rain," Teacher Li explained.
"It's like the Carp Leaping Over the Dragon Gate; you've heard of that idiom, right? It's used to symbolize determined struggle and forging ahead vigorously! When Magikarp challenges the waterfall and swims against the current, it's essentially testing itself. By challenging nature with its feeble body, its spirit, energy activity, and even life fluctuations are affected. A failed challenge results in severe injury, but success brings improvements in various aspects of life, leading to evolution."
"On the other hand, raising electric power in a gentle charging room will undoubtedly yield inferior results because businesses, considering the physical and mental health of the Pokemon, would tone down the charging effects. Regular training might still be okay, but if you wish to better stimulate a Pokemon's potential during evolution, you'll have to face some risks."
Teacher Li spoke seriously. He hoped to see some hesitation in Fang Yuan and Little Magnemite, but both were already well-prepared.
Especially Little Magnemite, whose past experiences of not being able to fly and being rejected by its peers had already given it an extraordinary resolution.
It aimed to become the strongest Little Magnemite, Trio Magnet Monsters, and even Self-detonating Magnetic Monster!
"Wanting to become a Professional Trainer, you'll definitely have to face some risks in the future," Fang Yuan said.
"That's for sure… The Professional Trainer's assessment will definitely be much more dangerous," Teacher Li hadn't gone through the Professional Trainer assessment himself, but as a Breeder, he had interacted with many Professional Trainers.
"So… if we are too afraid to accept this challenge, we can forget about becoming Professional Trainers,"
"Little Magnemite, are you scared?"
"Magnemite!" Little Magnemite nodded; it was scared.
"..." Fang Yuan.
"Magnemite Magnemite!" Little Magnemite said again, it was scared but still ready to take on the challenge.
Teacher Li confirmed that Fang Yuan and Little Magnemite were indeed prepared and said no more. His intention to scare them off was quite apparent, and he wouldn't have recommended Fang Yuan for special training here if it were truly too dangerous.
...
At a border area in Hua Nation.
This place was known to Trainers as the Electric Plains.
Here, thunder and lightning struck almost incessantly, with occasional torrential rain, creating a rather hostile environment.
However, to the Trainers' relief, the occurrence of thunder and lightning was extremely regular.
Moreover, lightning of different intensities was evenly distributed across the area. As long as one knew the thundering patterns, this place was not a danger zone but a treasure trove.
It was the optimal location for nurturing Electric Elves.
Plain City.
Fang Yuan and Teacher Li Chang arrived here the next day.
After registering at the Spirit Center, they proceeded to contact the managers of the Electric Plains.
Due to its border location, instead of the Trainer Association setting up the Ranger Defense Line for surveillance, the area was directly under the stewardship of Trainers from the military police system.
"I'm Zheng Ming." Following an application from Pingcheng Trainer Association, their counterparts here had been notified, and a guide was assigned to Fang Yuan's group—one of the Electric Plains administrators, Zheng Ming. Although not a Professional Trainer, he was a battle-hardened Senior Trainer who had fought countless battles.
One could see from his tanned face and the strong gaze flickering in his eyes that... this was a man with stories.
"I am Li Chang," said Teacher Li, shaking hands and exchanging credentials.
"Hello, and welcome to Plain City," Zheng Ming forced a bit of a smile, seeming not accustomed to smiling. He turned to Fang Yuan and asked, "You're the main Trainer going into the Electric Plains this time, right?"
"What kind of Pokemon do you have?"
"Little Magnemite," Fang Yuan replied.
"Little Magnemite... I see. Well, good luck," Zheng Ming nodded and said, "Also, I'll inform you of the precautions once you're inside, prepare insulated suits and related items for you, and grant you access to the Electric Plains. But I won't be accompanying you."
"Understood," Teacher Li acknowledged, being familiar with the procedure of entering the Electric Plains.
With him accompanying, Fang Yuan didn't even need to hire a bodyguard.
As for safety inside, there was little to worry about. The more powerful electric Pokemon were typically raised by Professional Trainers, and they did not attack unprovoked; in fact, they often helped people. Furthermore, most of the wild Electric Elves were of the same caliber as Little Magnemite.
Besides, there were special rest stations inside with patrolling Trainers.
"When can we set off?" Fang Yuan asked.