After seeing Pikachu’s data, Kebi finally understood why Pikachu’s strength fluctuated.
It wasn’t Pikachu acting; it was because the normal Pikachu and the burst-state Pikachu didn't use the same template.
【Pikachu (Pikagod)】
【lv70 lv50】
【Ability: Static (Metamorphosis)】
【Aptitude: Gold (99/100)】
【Stats: 455 (910)】
【HP: 40 (80)】
【Attack: 85 (170)】
【Defense: 50 (100)】
【Special Attack: 110 (220)】
【Special Defense: 60 (120)】
【Speed: 110 (220)】
The normal Pikachu was just an excellent but ordinary Pikachu.
But in adversity, he would unleash his god-level destructive thunder.
Kebi didn't know if this was the result of Ash's acquired influence, Pikachu's innate talent, or a combination of both.
Kebi leaned more towards the third option: the achievement of a Trainer and Pokémon mutually benefiting each other.
Kebi hadn't yet found this kind of soul resonance in his Pokémon.
After all, Kebi wasn't like Ash, who encountered a life-or-death crisis on his first day of travel, sharing life and death with Pikachu, achieving soul resonance.
Kebi also believed that the bond he and his Pokémon gradually fostered would not necessarily be inferior to Ash and Pikachu’s.
Everything would be revealed at this year's Ever Grande Conference!
Kebi and Brock worked together and quickly prepared a large table of delicious dishes.
Kebi even used radishes to make some carvings, making the banquet appear even grander.
As a foodie who loved delicious food, Xiao Yao was already salivating over the large table of delicacies, and she was eagerly rubbing her hands, trying to control her impulses.
“When can we start eating?”
Kebi smiled and finished the last portion of Pokémon food.
“Brock, I’m done here, how about you?”
Brock stirred the soup pot, scooped some to taste, and gave a thumbs-up, nodding.
“I’m also done here.”
“Then let’s eat.”
During dinner, Ash looked at Torkoal and told the story of Torkoal going to challenge Steelix to avenge Kebi.
Through Diancie’s re-telling, Kebi finally understood the whole story and patted Torkoal’s head with a wry smile.
“You are truly too emotional.”
Since Torkoal was so loyal and righteous, Kebi decided he couldn't do nothing in return.
“Ash, let Torkoal learn Sunny Day. It will greatly help Torkoal develop his ability.”
Ash held his chopsticks and looked at Kebi somewhat blankly.
“Ability? What’s that?”
Brock could only briefly explain what abilities were and what they were used for.
“Ability development is a very high-difficulty training content. Every Trainer who masters this knowledge is very outstanding. I didn’t expect you, Kebi, to even understand this.”
Kebi quickly waved his hand, “I don’t understand, I’m just trying. Torkoal’s ability is Drought, which can change the weather to Sunny Day, increasing the power of Fire-type moves.”
“But Torkoal’s development of his ability is insufficient, so he cannot fully utilize this power. You can start by learning the Sunny Day move.”
Ash clenched his fist, “Alright, Torkoal, we’ll start special training tomorrow!”
“Kuh!”
Torkoal was moved to tears again.
Kebi’s eyelid twitched. Thankfully, Torkoal didn't use Lava Plume at the banquet.
“One more thing, Torkoal may have consumed poor quality coal for a long time in the past, causing the smoke he exhales to be highly irritating. He needs conditioning.”
Brock raised an eyebrow, as if he had found a kindred spirit.
“Kebi, are you also a Breeder?”
Kebi smiled knowingly, “Just a little, just a little. Let’s not talk about training; let’s focus on enjoying the banquet.”
The grand banquet dispelled the Carbink’s reluctance for Diancie’s departure. Moreover, Kebi not only taught them how to protect themselves but also left them a large amount of Pokémon food.
There was also a path leading to the forest, allowing them to pick delicious berries from the forest.
Kebi had the Carbink collect the gems they excavated underground, based on human standards for gem quality, gathering the good-quality ones.
Eating them directly would be too wasteful. Kebi would take them to human society and exchange the gems for Pokémon food to bring back to them.
As a middleman, Kebi only made a slight profit.
For example, he selected a few high-quality gems from the Carbink’s food and left them hundreds of pounds of high-quality Pokémon food made by his own hands.
One gem could only last for one meal, but hundreds of pounds of food would last them a month.
This was a win-win situation.
After the grand banquet, Kebi took Ash and the others to experience what it felt like to camp in the Diamond Domain, then the group returned to Mauville City.
Elekid’s hatching time was approaching, and Kebi could no longer spend time in Steel Valley.
He wanted to make sure that the first person Elekid saw after hatching was him.
Upon learning that Kebi had a Pokémon Egg being kept at the Mauville City Pokémon Center, Xiao Sheng excitedly raised his hand, hoping to witness Elekid’s birth.
“No problem. The more you see and learn now, Xiao Sheng, the stronger Trainer you can become in the future, defeating both your sister and your dad.”
Defeating his sister wasn't a big deal, but defeating his dad...
Qian Li was the most formidable Trainer in Xiao Sheng’s heart, but every Trainer who hadn't yet emerged had a misconception that they were the best in the world.
Who was stronger, Dad or himself? It was so hard to choose.
Then Xiao Sheng almost tripped over a rock and bumped his head into Xiao Yao’s backpack.
Xiao Yao turned her head, looking at the conflicted Xiao Sheng teasingly.
“Xiao Sheng, who’s stronger, you or Dad?”
With his thoughts exposed, Xiao Sheng’s face instantly turned red.
Ash patted Xiao Sheng’s shoulder to comfort him:
“Don’t worry, Xiao Sheng. If you don’t win once, challenge twice. One day, you’ll defeat Mr. Qian Li!”
Brock rubbed his forehead, truly defeated by Ash’s thickheadedness.
Looking at Xiao Sheng, Kebi almost laughed out loud. Teasing children was indeed fun.
Returning to Mauville City, the group went straight to the Pokémon Center.
Kebi took out a yellow gem and handed it to Joy, asking:
“Joy, I’d like to put this gem into Elekid’s Pokémon Egg incubator. It won’t have any adverse effects, will it?”
The Lightning Amulet was a natural wonder obtained during his check-in at the Diamond Domain last night.
Long-term wear could improve the physique of Electric-type Pokémon.
Kebi wanted to know if it could be used on Pokémon during their Egg stage.
Joy analyzed the components of the Lightning Amulet with a machine and nodded, saying:
“It can be used, and it will be very beneficial for Elekid’s development. I’ll take you to the breeding room now.”
There were quite a few Pokémon Eggs kept by Trainers in the breeding room, and their quality was not bad.
Xiao Sheng was directly dazzled.
Kebi looked at Elekid’s development during this period and nodded happily repeatedly.
【Pokémon Egg (Elekid)】
【lv70 lv0】
【Ability: Static】
【Aptitude: Purple (76/100)】
Aptitude directly increased by 20 points.
Joy placed the Lightning Amulet into the incubator, next to the Pokémon Egg. As if sensing the Lightning Amulet, the Pokémon Egg emitted a faint white glow.
Joy used a machine to check the situation, confirming there was no harm. She frowned slightly and said:
“This wonder has many benefits, but the only drawback might be that Elekid’s hatching time will be extended. It was originally expected to hatch the day after tomorrow, but now it might be extended by a month.”