The Shiny Mudkip, having just broken out of its egg, laboriously opened its crystalline eyes. The bright light stung its tender eyes, causing it to squint, then gently shake its head, and finally tilt its adorable little head.
As it gradually adjusted to the surrounding brightness, the first thing it saw was Zhang Heng squatting not far from it.
"Glar-glar?!" The Mudkip let out a cry full of confusion and curiosity.
Seeing this, Zhang Heng gently reached out and stroked the Mudkip's pink little head, a kind smile on his face as he said, "Mudkip, it's nice to meet you for the first time. My name is Zhang Heng." His tone was so soft, as if he was afraid of startling the little creature.
In fact, even when the Mudkip was still an egg, it had always felt a warm and gentle Water-type energy surrounding it, constantly communicating with it and providing the nutrients and power needed for its growth.
However, at that time, the Mudkip's mind was not yet fully developed, and it could not truly understand this spiritual communication method, so it was always unable to give an effective response.
Now, after a long wait, the Mudkip finally heard this familiar and comforting voice again—it was from the human in front of him named Zhang Heng.
In an instant, tears began to well up in the Mudkip's eyes, and with a hint of a sob, it let out a "Glar-glar~" cry, as if telling Zhang Heng of its inner excitement and joy.
Immediately after, the Mudkip took its short limbs and struggled to pounce towards Zhang Heng, burrowing into his warm embrace.
Zhang Heng gently stroked the Mudkip's cool back, which also released his restless heart. This was one of the few warm moments he had since coming to this world.
Zhang Heng also used his system ability to check the Mudkip's health.
Pokémon Name: Shiny Mudkip (Healthy)
Type: Water
Level: 6
Potential: Champion - Elite (Unstable)
Tera Type: Water
Nature: Naive (Increased Speed, Decreased Special Defense)
Ability: Torrent
Affection: 118
Held Item: None
Special Ability Boost: Ground Z-Move, Mythical Pokémon Power
Learned Moves: Water Gun, Mach Punch?, Flatter?
Egg Moves: Ancient Power, Yawn, Sludge Bomb
TM Moves: None
Looking at the attribute panel, there were two big question marks next to two moves, which made many question marks appear on Zhang Heng's head.
The questions in his mind also gradually expanded, and he thought to himself: "Huh? Mudkip, regardless of its evolutionary stage, cannot learn the Fighting-type physical attack move 'Mach Punch', nor the Evil-type status move 'Flatter'. And I don't have any cheats that can change the move pool. What's going on here??"
With the questions in his mind, Zhang Heng put the little guy in his arms on the ground. The Mudkip also stared curiously at Zhang Heng, wondering what its master was going to do.
Zhang Heng asked, "Mudkip, do you see that lump of dirt next to you?" It was a small mound with a base diameter of about 50 centimeters and a height of about 60 centimeters.
"Glar~" The Mudkip obediently nodded and responded.
"Mudkip, use Mach Punch to smash it!"
As soon as he finished speaking, the Mudkip's small body suddenly disappeared and reappeared in front of the small mound, gently swinging its front paw.
With a bang~
The structure of the small mound immediately crumbled, shattering into small lumps of dirt everywhere. The Shiny Mudkip then flashed back to Zhang Heng's front.
Mach Punch, a Fighting-type physical attack move with 40 power. It attacks the opponent at supersonic speed, allowing the user to move faster than the opponent in battle.
Zhang Heng's eyes widened. This...this is real, it really knows it! A Fighting-type priority move learned? If Zhang Heng remembered correctly, the Swampert family shouldn't have priority moves.
This...if it were to Mega Evolve and hit with a priority Mach Punch, the opponent would have to scream 'overpowered'! This pink devil must be nerfed!
Zhang Heng seemed to have thought of something and looked back at the Urshifu who was resting and the Kubfu who was waving its fists nearby.
It seems that these extra Fighting-type and Evil-type moves should be gifts obtained from the Mythical Pokémon's blessing. This is the power of the Mythical Pokémon in this Pokémon world, a power strong enough to change the rules of the world.
And this little Mudkip, having just arrived in the world, was full of curiosity about everything new. It had already run into a small patch of flowers nearby, picked a small red flower, and put it on its head...
Zhang Heng and Walking Wake were also constantly observing this little guy, then the human and the Pokémon looked at each other and smiled.
Zhang Heng also didn't forget to open the communication device in his backpack, only to find that in this independent space, the signal was completely blocked. Neither base station signals nor satellite signals could be received. He could only helplessly put the device back into his backpack...
...
At this moment, Ou Yishu, far away at the Wilderness Area Research Institute, had waited for two days and still hadn't heard back from Zhang Heng. She didn't know how many messages and call requests she had sent to Zhang Heng in these two days, all of which had fallen on deaf ears.
Yi Shu's eyes were tired and bloodshot as she said, "Bad guy, you said you'd be back the next day, why is there no news after two days, and the communication device can't get through?"
Chen Xue also said next to Ou Yishu, "Don't worry, he'll be fine. Zhang Heng is not a combatant, he's a doctor. A doctor's first priority is to ensure his own safety so he can provide sustainable medical supplies to the team. And the Elite Zou, a mentor from Goose City Academy, and the Bug-type Gym Leader from the South China region have also gone to support."
After hearing this, Yi Shu seemed to grasp another key point. She said, "That's right! I know what to do! Thank you, Sister Chen Xue."
Yi Shu quickly put down her communication device, rummaged through her backpack to pull out her phone, and found a number in her contacts. She muttered as she searched, "How could I forget! I can also request support!"
...
In the spacious and bright Champion's office in the Central China region, a tall, stern-faced middle-aged man exuding a powerful aura sat behind a huge desk. He slightly narrowed his eyes, frowned deeply, and his right index finger tapped the desk rhythmically, producing a crisp yet slightly urgent sound.
In front of his large desk, three subordinates stood neatly. They all had their heads bowed, their bodies tense, and their expressions nervous, not daring to even breathe, as if fearing that a slight mistake would anger their authoritative superior.
This awe-inspiring middle-aged man was none other than the famous Hua country champion of the Central China region—Li Xingeng! Around thirty-five years old, he was in his prime, full of vigor. As a powerful and renowned Hua country champion, Li Xingeng was famous for his Fire-type Pokémon.
Just then, a sudden phone ring abruptly broke the oppressive, almost solidified atmosphere in the Champion's office, and shattered the eerie stalemate.
Li Guanjun usually wouldn't answer the phone at such a time, but he looked at the caller ID. He chose to answer the call, and a long, anxious and earnest voice came through.
"Uncle, uncle...listen to me! Zhang Heng and I were attacked by the international bandits—the Water Blade Gang—in the Water-type Wilderness Area. Now I've safely returned to the Wilderness Area Research Institute, but Zhang Heng is still in there. Can you send someone to rescue him? Oh, and! The Dark Pulse in the Water-type Wilderness Area is abnormally active! There must be something fishy going on! Uncle, quickly send someone to investigate!"
Li Guanjun: "..."