Zhang Heng was originally standing quietly outside the cordon when he suddenly heard Darmanitan let out two clear coughs.
This made him react instantly. Without hesitation, he strode his legs, crossing the cordon like an arrow released from a bow, heading directly towards Darmanitan's location.
Just then, an angry shout suddenly rang out: "Stop! Who are you? How dare you cross the cordon without permission!" In an instant, several police officers glared at Zhang Heng with angry faces, their movements synchronized as they almost simultaneously drew their pistols from their waists and pointed the dark muzzles accurately at Zhang Heng.
Facing this sudden situation, Zhang Heng's steps did not falter in the slightest, but his heart couldn't help but tighten.
However, before the situation could escalate further, a cold and authoritative female voice came.
"Put down your guns! What are you doing? He is medical personnel!" This voice was like a calming force, instantly subduing all the police officers present.
The police officers who were maintaining order at the scene turned their heads one after another. When they clearly saw who was speaking, the anger on their faces immediately vanished without a trace, replaced by awe and obedience.
It turned out that the woman who stopped them was the Elite Four Trainer in charge of the rescue operation. Her face was stern, and she exuded an undeniable aura.
Beside this Trainer stood a Pokémon that was entirely pink, walked on two feet, had a cream-colored band on its abdomen, short and thick limbs, three claws on its front paws, and two on its back paws.
"Yes, officer."
This female Trainer continued: "Our mission this time is to rescue the injured. You don't even know the Pokémon's condition and just let the injured lie there."
Upon hearing the officer's reprimand, the police officers dared not provoke her further and resumed maintaining order at the scene, checking passing vehicles.
Zhang Heng also looked up upon hearing this, realizing it was Yi Shu's aunt, Elite Four Ou Yuhua, and exclaimed in surprise.
"Aunt Ou, why are you here? And this one next to you is... Slowbro!"
"I heard the escort convoy was attacked. I'm the closest Elite Four Trainer nearby, so I rushed over to assist. Yi Shu has already gone home."
"Aunt Ou, please help me get the medical bag from Uncle Luo's car."
"You're quite good at ordering people around. Go, Slowbro."
Slowbro waddled with the large shell biting its tail, running towards Uncle Luo and his group who were still outside the cordon.
Zhang Heng now arrived beside Darmanitan, squatted down, and was about to further analyze the injured Pokémon's condition.
However... the bilateral arm fractures, and the most severe multiple rib fractures combined with organ compression, clearly indicated damage caused by some powerful binding move during the previous battle. It was already a miracle that it was still alive.
Localized swelling and deformity, abnormal breathing, and pneumothorax were all symptoms caused by multiple rib fractures.
At this moment, Slowbro also brought Zhang Heng's medical bag. Zhang Heng first took out an oxygen mask, wanting to put it on Darmanitan to ensure its breathing was unobstructed.
But as soon as the oxygen mask touched Darmanitan's face, it immediately began to tremble all over. This was a stress reaction after battle, which was Normal. However, it would increase the difficulty of treatment and was not beneficial for its injuries.
Zhang Heng tossed Mudkip's love ball with one hand. Boom! A white light flashed, and the pink Mudkip stood beside Zhang Heng.
"Glar-glar~"
"Mudkip, use Yawn."
Mudkip immediately opened its mouth wide and let out a perfect Yawn. Even Slowbro, standing behind it, mimicked the action, as if it too felt sleepy.
Yawn is a Normal-type status move. When the opponent is hit by this move, they will feel sleepy. If they are not switched out, they will fall directly into a sleep state in the next turn.
This is a move that forces the opponent to switch. It is very useful in actual combat. But in real life, Zhang Heng used it as one of the methods to calm patients.
After Darmanitan was hit by the Yawn move, it immediately fell asleep. Zhang Heng first put the oxygen mask over its mouth and nose.
Elite Tianwang Ou also found Zhang Heng's method interesting, not expecting battle skills to be applicable in daily medical treatment. Out of an elder's affection for a junior, she couldn't help but nod secretly, gaining more understanding and fondness for this junior.
After all, her little niece's love ball was currently in Zhang Heng's hand, and it had even become his Pokémon's Poké Ball...
Zhang Heng didn't know what others were thinking. He was now struggling with the lack of good methods to treat this kind of open trauma. Suddenly, a flash of inspiration went through his mind, and he looked back at Slowbro.
Pokémon Name: Slowbro
Status: Healthy
Level: 65 (Elite Four combat power)
Aptitude: Elite Four
Tera Type: Water
Ability: Own Tempo
Held Item: Rocky Helmet
Zhang Heng found the skill he most wanted to see in Slowbro's many skill lists. With this skill, he believed it would be able to help Darmanitan.
Move: Heal Pulse
"Aunt Ou, can your Slowbro use Heal Pulse? Can you do me a favor?"
Elite Tianwang Ou was currently intently watching her surroundings, guarding against a second Sucker Punch from the enemy. Upon hearing Zhang Heng's question, she turned her head.
"Hmm? Heal Pulse?"
Elite Tianwang Ou immediately understood Zhang Heng's intention and directly commanded: "Slowbro, use Heal Pulse on Darmanitan."
Heal Pulse is a Psychic-type status move that restores half of the target's HP. It is often used in double battles to restore the HP of allied Pokémon.
It is also used in wild Pokémon battles to restore the HP of wild Pokémon, to prevent them from being knocked out and unable to be caught.
Slowbro opened its mouth, and a warm, pink Psychic-type wave, transforming into specks of starlight, slowly merged into Darmanitan's body, bringing a trace of vital energy to its broken frame.
"This should be fine now. Aunt Ou, can you send a car to follow us? We're just heading to the prison Affiliated Hospital to assist with treatment, and we can take Darmanitan with us."
"Yes, no problem."
Uncle Luo had already driven the car to Zhang Heng's side, nodding slightly to Elite Tianwang Ou in greeting. He then motioned for Zhang Heng to get in the car.
Zhang Heng didn't waste any time, directly taking out the love ball to recall Mudkip, just as he was about to get in the car.
Elite Tianwang Ou spoke: "Your Mudkip is about to evolve, isn't it, Zhang Heng?"
Zhang Heng stopped in his tracks upon hearing this, turning back to Elite Tianwang Ou and responding: "Yes, Aunt Ou, what's wrong?"
Mudkip also made a curious sound: "Glar-glar?"
"My ace Pokémon, Seismitoad, has a Water/Ground typing, which is the same as Mudkip's evolutionary forms and its final evolution. Do you want to know their evolution methods and training methods?"