Chapter 36 One Against Six, Who Else Can Do It?
The winning streak was broken again.
And this time, it was against a stronger Magmar.
Everyone present gasped in astonishment.
Who could have imagined that a Growlithe could unleash such considerable combat power in actual battle?
Its attack power and speed were unparalleled.
Moreover, it could still be so at ease after continuous battles. If it continued to fight, it could probably break the record for four more wins.
Yuichi's body trembled. He never expected that his ace Magmar would be defeated by Growlithe, nor did he expect that Growlithe could be so troublesome.
He was fighting four against one, and he only managed to wear down Growlithe to the point of being half-crippled?
His confidence was shattered. This situation left him dumbfounded, not even knowing what he was doing.
According to his thinking and past battle experience, his Magmar should have been able to easily defeat Growlithe.
Xia Mu just looked at him without saying a word.
Actually, Yuichi's Magmar was quite powerful, at least in terms of special attack.
If Yuichi's command had been proper, he could at least have taken down Growlithe.
After all, Growlithe was injured in its previous battle against Fearow, and its stamina had been depleted after the previous three battles.
Unfortunately, Yuichi focused too much on the Pokémon's primary type, heavily developing Magmar's Fire-type moves without teaching it other types of moves.
If Magmar knew Ground-type moves, it would have a significant advantage against other Fire-type opponents.
Although Magmar can only learn one Ground-type move, Scorching Sands, once it unleashed this move, Growlithe would have nowhere to hide and would inevitably suffer severe damage.
...
A long time passed before Xia Mu finally saw Yuichi recall his Magmar.
This blow must have been significant for him. Yuichi's previous arrogance vanished, replaced by a completely serious demeanor.
He hadn't lost his fighting spirit; after staring at Xia Mu for a moment, his behavior suddenly became respectful.
"Thank you for waking me up. Although I don't know who you are, I apologize for my previous arrogance. Senior's Growlithe is indeed very powerful. From now on, I will never underestimate Growlithe again, and I will never call Growlithe 'baby' again." Yuichi's transformation surprised Xia Mu greatly.
He hadn't expected him to change so quickly. He
was indeed a talented individual; this transformation showed he had grown.
Perhaps a second battle would yield a different result; at least he wouldn't underestimate Growlithe again.
To be honest, if it weren't for his Aura power sensing that Yuichi wasn't lying, Xia Mu would have thought he was playing a clever trick to pave the way for future battles.
"Every Pokémon has its unique characteristics. Growlithe may not seem strong in battle, but with proper training, it can become very powerful. Similarly, those Pokémon with seemingly ordinary aptitudes are also quite strong.
"Actually, all your Pokémon are very powerful. However, winning in Pokémon battles isn't just about level and type. It involves various factors, such as abilities, special moves, and other skills. Finally, it comes down to how we, as trainers, plan our tactics to achieve victory with minimal effort and injury." Since Yuichi
was so eager to learn, Xia Mu didn't hesitate to offer a few words of advice.
Yuichi's record of defeating four opponents spoke for itself, and he listened attentively.
The others also took Xia Mu's words to heart.
Because Yuichi's strength was considered above average among the group, Xia Mu's crushing victory established a certain level of authority.
Furthermore, his age compared to everyone else present led many to believe there was some truth to his words.
Of course, a few individuals were dismissive; these were trainers like Yuichi, exceptionally confident in themselves.
Possessing an inflated sense of power, these people wouldn't easily listen to advice.
Only after a crushing defeat would they subconsciously realize they weren't actually strong, merely living in a well.
"Thank you for your guidance," Yuichi responded, bowing slightly to Xia Mu.
Whether someone is sincere or not, Xia Mu can sense it through his aura.
"So, are you going to continue fighting? Or give up? Growlithe is injured now, and its stamina is running low." Xia Mu asked, while also reminding Yuichi.
Such a good opportunity shouldn't be missed, right?
"Of course I'll continue! Even if I lose, I'm willing to go all the way." Yuichi smiled, then took out a Poké Ball. "Go, Leafeon."
A level 36 Leafeon appeared.
Seeing this, Xia Mu guessed that Yuichi's remaining two Pokémon were both weak to Fire-type.
So Magmar was his last resort and his greatest source of confidence.
"Having the courage to fight against type disadvantages shows that you've improved." Xia Mu gave Yuichi an approving look.
This kid is quite promising. He
even has a bit of protagonist potential.
...
The intense battle continued for two more rounds.
Despite Growlithe's huge consumption and injury, it still easily defeated the Bug-type Leafeon and the Grass-type Exeggutor.
Of course, the battle still depends on the trainer's strategy.
Xia Mu's strategy is largely influenced by his game battles, so his tactics are usually quick and decisive.
After defeating Yuichi in a 1v6 battle, Growlithe's level increased by one, reaching level 46.
This was thanks to Exeggutor's level of 40; otherwise, the experience points wouldn't have been enough.
After shaking hands and exchanging pleasantries with Yuichi, Xia Mu decisively spent 4200 League Coins to buy him six healing potions from the game shop.
He wanted Yuichi to heal his Pokémon, preventing injuries from failing to heal quickly and causing the Pokémon to be near death or in critical condition.
This generosity was naturally for show, to let everyone know that even if they lost, it was okay, Xia Mu would provide healing items.
He also bought a full-recovery potion for Growlithe and gave it an Energy Cube to restore its stamina.
However, Growlithe wouldn't be used in the next battle; Xia Mu planned to decide who to use based on the opponent's strength.
Ideally, it should be Beedrill, since it'll be needed to fight Mewtwo if absolutely necessary.
Therefore, leveling up Beedrill is crucial.
"So, is anyone else willing to battle me? The rules are the same as before."
With that, Xia Mu continued to stand on the arena facing everyone.
His one-against-six victory was indeed awe-inspiring; even those trainers who considered themselves somewhat skilled were considering whether to intervene.
After a long while, a red-haired, spiky-haired boy about the same age as Yuichi stepped forward.
Seeing someone step forward, Xia Mu's lips curled into a smug smile.
Tonight, he was certain he could gain a lot of experience points from the trainers here.
Perhaps even in the days to come, these trainers could bring him considerable rewards.
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