Kebi felt that even if he couldn't analyze all the ingredients, he could analyze most of them to create a youthful version of the Aptitude Enhancement Potion.
If it wasn't suitable for his own Pokémon, Kebi could certainly sell it.
This was much more reliable than taking missions from the black market to earn money.
Before analyzing the Aptitude Enhancement Potion, it was best to adjust his state to the optimum.
Kebi had just experienced a battle, then brainstormed to formulate prescriptions and update Pokémon food recipes.
Kebi's current state was not good.
He planned to adjust his state to the optimum after meditating with incense in the evening, then proceed with the formula analysis of the Aptitude Enhancement Potion.
Watt took out his portable laptop to check the data on Luxray and Toxtricity, wanting to see which Pokémon suited him better, and Xiao Sheng also leaned in to look.
Luxray was fine; Xiao Sheng knew some information about the Shinx, Luxio, and Luxray Pokémon series.
But for Toxtricity, Xiao Sheng was completely clueless.
After reviewing the data, Watt decided to capture and train a fiercely tempered Luxray.
Traveling from the Hoenn region to the Sinnoh region to find a fierce Luxray was not difficult.
Watt could entirely use the Gym's connections through the Alliance's channels to quickly find a fiercely tempered Luxray, and then he could fly directly to capture it.
If he was fast, he could go and return on the same day.
During the Gym Leader Summit exchange, Tie Xuan obtained the blueprints for an airplane designed by Lt. Surge, driven by Magneton, and optimized it with his electrical engineering skills.
Not only could it be driven by Magneton's Magnet Pull, but the electricity from other Electric-type Pokémon could also power the plane.
There was no air traffic control in the Pokémon world, so Watt could completely fly a plane to capture a Pokémon.
The Galar region was too far, and Watt's Pokémon were not strong enough to support a plane flying that far.
Moreover, between the handsome Luxray and the unconventional musician Toxtricity, most people would indeed choose Luxray, not Toxtricity.
Hearing that Watt planned to fly to the Sinnoh region to capture a Luxray, Kebi and Xiao Sheng immediately looked at him with envious eyes.
Which boy wouldn't want to fly a plane?
Watt smiled awkwardly, "How about... I take you guys for a spin outside in the Million Volt Flyer?"
Kebi immediately put his arm around Watt's shoulder, "Good brother!"
No wonder Watt didn't mind having to go to Steel Valley every week; it turned out he had a flying vehicle!
Quickly finishing the ice cream, Xiao Sheng no longer mentioned getting another one; now, all he wanted was to fly in a plane.
Kebi and Xiao Sheng followed Watt to the Zǐjǐn Gym's hangar, where two high-tech flying vehicles were parked, just from their appearance.
"Follow me."
The cockpit of the flying vehicle was quite spacious, more than enough to accommodate the three of them.
Watt sat in the driver's seat, "Where should we go for a spin?"
Kebi's heart stirred, "Let's go to Steel Valley. We can capture Magnemite and Steelix there, and let Watt get acquainted with Steelix, which will facilitate future transfers."
"Okay."
Because flying was prohibited in the city, Watt controlled the flying vehicle to ascend straight up. When the Zǐjǐn Gym below became a small dot, Watt steered the flying vehicle towards Steel Valley.
The strong push-back sensation made Xiao Sheng very excited.
Kebi also looked at the interior facilities of the flying vehicle with great interest.
In less than five minutes, Watt spoke, "We've arrived at Steel Valley. Where do we go?"
Kebi glanced at the surroundings outside the window, "We fly west; Steelix's territory is over there. Don't fly too low; the Skarmory that follow Steelix will attack approaching machines."
"We need to find a safe place to park the flying vehicle."
Watt nodded and activated the radar to scan for Pokémon in the vicinity.
After confirming it was safe, he descended and parked in a valley.
Watt activated the flying vehicle's disguise mode, making it look similar to the surrounding rocks.
"Amazing."
Watt smiled, "These are all features designed by my teacher; I just handed him tools."
Kebi didn't think so, "Let's go, watch how I capture Steelix."
The three arrived at Steelix's territory, and immediately, the resident Skarmory and Magnemite surrounded them.
Kebi stepped forward and said, "I'm here to find Steelix. We have no ill intentions, and you can't stop me."
Kebi shouted loudly towards the deep, secluded cave in the valley, "Steelix!"
"Roar!"
A sound came from the cave, and the Skarmory and Magnemite moved aside.
The three walked directly into the cave, and upon entering, they immediately felt the heat of the cave.
This cave was well-ventilated and should have been very cool, even a bit cold.
The heat could only be due to the heat radiated by Steelix changing the cave's environment.
"Roar!"
Steelix looked at Kebi, not understanding why Kebi had come to find him.
"I hope you can become my Pokémon. Next, I will prove to you that following me will lead to faster progress than training alone!"
Kebi took out various materials from his backpack, including a high-quality Revival Herb obtained from today's sign-in, and ground them all into powder.
Then he took out a bucket of vegetable oil, poured all the powder into the oil, and heated it to extract the essence.
After the medicinal oil cooled, Kebi waved to Steelix.
"Extend your tail."
Steelix instinctively complied. Kebi took out the brush made from Emboar's mane from the large pile of sundries he had obtained from signing in his backpack.
Using this brush to apply oil, he didn't have to worry about the brush getting scorched by fire.
Whether it was for grilling or now for oiling Steelix's tail, it was very suitable.
Kebi dipped the brush in oil and applied it to Steelix's tail, quickly and evenly spreading the oil over Steelix's tail.
The high temperature emitted by Steelix ignited the oil on its tail, and the medicinal oil's efficacy was rapidly absorbed by the tail.
When the flames extinguished, Steelix moved its tail a couple of times and found that all the magma heat accumulated in its tail had been released, and the improvement in its tail was double what it usually gained from natural cooling.
"Bring your head closer."
After brushing its head, Kebi also applied oil to all of Steelix's body joints.
He poured another bucket of vegetable oil into the pot, mixed it well, and then Kebi brushed all of Steelix's remaining parts.
After being oiled, Steelix directly transformed into a fire snake.
But Steelix's expression was very comfortable.
As the flames dissipated, Steelix rotated its body, realizing that its body had become much more flexible, especially the joints that used to make discordant noises when moving were now very smooth.
"How is it? I didn't lie to you, did I? Do you want to become my Pokémon?"
Steelix was already willing in its heart, but it still couldn't let go of the Pokémon in Steel Valley.
"Normally, you will still stay in Steel Valley to absorb the Earth's core magma. This friend of mine will send you to me for some preparations before absorbing the magma and for maintenance after absorbing the magma."
"You will still be the king of Steel Valley. I only need you to help me with some battles, how about it?"
Steelix thought for a long time, and finally nodded.
He couldn't always guard Steel Valley. If someone invited him to see the outside world, Steelix naturally wanted to take this opportunity to challenge more powerful enemies.
Watt was a little surprised; it was his first time seeing this non-combat form of Pokémon capture.
Xiao Sheng was different; Ash often made friends first, then captured them.
He had also seen this method of conquering Pokémon through skill, like Kebi's, on Brock.
Kebi prepared a Heatproof Ball for Steelix, obtained from his sign-in. Since Steelix frequently absorbed magma, a Poké Ball that wasn't heatproof wouldn't do.
