dognovel Chapter 124 Preparing for the Next Fishing Tournament
Chapter 124 Preparing for the Next Fishing Tournament
"Laplace, thunder!"
"Use protection now!"
Zhao Qian's situation is quite bad.
Zhuang Su, as the Water-type Gym Leader, has not used a single Water-type move in the battles so far.
First came the nails, then a series of dragon-type moves, and now the thunder.
It truly showcases the wide range of moves that Water-type Pokémon have!
In rainy weather, thunder is almost guaranteed to strike!
Skarmory is also countered by Electro-type attacks and can only rely on Protection to survive!
After the thunderbolt attack is performed.
"Hmph, keep thundering!"
"Quick, use a hairdryer!"
Zhao Qian's Skarmory was slightly faster than Laplace's.
But it's not very meaningful.
As the dark thunderclouds gathered above the field once more, the lightning struck down, severely damaging Skarmory, which was electrocuted and smoking!
It barely held on.
Laplace was substituted off the field once again.
Taking advantage of the moment when Zhuang Su replaced the elf, Skarmory used Spikes again.
This is the second time this has happened!
"Emperor Nabo!"
This time it's a match between two nailers.
Ye Kai wanted to see how these two would play their game.
"Roar!"
"Blow it away!"
As expected, both of them wanted to force the other to back down.
The result was that they were all forced to retreat by the other side.
"Come out, Laplace."
"Rock-mane werewolf!"
Both sides were damaged by Stealth Rock and Spikes as soon as they entered the field.
However, Zhuang Su's side is at a greater disadvantage, since it is the second-floor Sa Ling.
"Water cannon!"
"Sharp Stone Attack!"
There were no unnecessary movements; it was a direct clash of powerful moves.
The high-pressure water cannon pierced the rock pillar, hitting the mane rock werewolf squarely.
Similarly, a rock pillar below Laplace also launched him into the air.
"boom!!"
After a fierce battle, both spirits lost their ability to fight.
"Armored Bird!"
"Emperor Nabo!"
It's time for the nail guards to stand off again.
Of course, as soon as they entered the field, they were all persecuted by the nails, and their physical strength was reduced.
The armored bird has the advantage in this regard, after all, it has already laid two layers of spikes.
However, it was teetering on the brink of collapse and visibly weak.
It's already a miracle that we didn't fall!
"Scatter water chestnuts!"
Still throwing water chestnuts, what a stubborn person!
"yawn!"
This time, Zhuang Su chose to force the armored bird to retreat.
Otherwise, I'll sleep with you.
Zhao Qian chose to lay down a third layer of spikes; even if the armored bird died, it was worth it!
"ended."
Ye Kai had already seen the scales of victory tip rapidly in Zhao Qian's favor.
Three layers of water chestnuts offer a huge advantage.
"Water cannon!"
"Come back."
Zhao Qian chose to replace the Armored Bird.
Although it has high physical defense, it is also low on health.
It's impossible to withstand the Emperor's signature water cannon attack in the rain.
"Competitive hairy crab!"
"King Thorn Dragon!"
Zhuang Su also chose to switch to a different spirit.
Both sides were injured by the nails again.
The Thorn Dragon King was immediately dealt a heavy blow, its body aching from the sharp spikes.
But we had to change it.
If the competitive Crabman hits with a Fighting-type move, Empoleon will be in danger!
In rainy weather, Kingdra's high speed and tankiness can effectively suppress the aggressive Crab.
"Dragon Dance!"
"Snow scene!"
This time, Zhuang Su made a mistake, and she was also taken aback.
It started snowing around us.
"Use scales to shoot!"
"Go for it with your Frozen Fist!"
The competitive hairy crab refused to accept defeat and could not defeat its opponent.
With the weather changing, King Thorn Dragon can no longer be so arrogant.
He withstood the attacks head-on, but when the Scale Shot landed on its third hit, he was turned into an ice sculpture by a single punch from the Frozen Fist!
The competitive hairy crab then casually shattered the ice block, bringing Kingdra to the brink of death.
"...Emperor Naboth!"
Having fought to this point, Zhuang Su knew it was time to end the fight.
When the Emperor Naboo appeared, he was whittled down to half his health by 3 layers of Spikes.
However, as a gym leader, surrendering is not an option.
To be honest, so far, only one of the four challengers is slightly weaker than Zhao Qian.
The battles between spirits are ever-changing, and Zhuang Su was already somewhat tired.
It's inevitable that something was overlooked.
Soon after Emperor Naboo used his Water Cannon, he was hit by a powerful and aggressive punch from the reckless Hairy Crab, plunging him into confusion.
After attacking himself, he saw stars.
Skarmory played a crucial role in this victory!
Then Zhao Qian was taken into a secret room to meet up with Ye Kai and the others.
The alliance's observers began to announce that Zhao Qian had earned his fourth badge.
"This is your partner that you caught at the fishing tournament, the King Goldfish."
It seems there's no secret mechanism to obtain.
Zhuang Su let out a long breath.
She played against five opponents today, and her performance has clearly declined; it's time for her to rest.
Ye Kai and the others also prepared to leave.
He needs to prepare well for the fishing trip.
I'll strive to get into the top 8 at the next fishing competition.
"I didn't expect fishing to be so difficult for you?"
"..."
"You still have a lot to learn, young man."
Ye Kai simply slowed his pace slightly and didn't take Zhuang Su's words to heart.
Whether it's fishing or battling, it's all good.
Ye Kai will handle everything seriously.
As for cheating, he wouldn't take that risk.
The Senhai Wetland Nature Reserve is home to only a few dozen species of aquatic creatures.
Even if we take a step back and do nothing, we can simply bypass the Water Gym and go to the next city first.
No, the very thought itself is a defeat!
At least put in the effort and give it a try.
As he pondered these thoughts, the whistling wind in his ears pulled him back to reality.
Riding on their spirit mounts, the group quickly returned to the Senhai Wetland Nature Reserve.
In the days to come...
Ye Kai needs to focus on learning fishing skills.
Zhao Qian found a shop in the nature reserve and bought a large quantity of tree fruit.
"Come on, peel all these tree fruits and cut them into pieces."
"...This is different from the lures used in competitions, isn't it?"
Ye Kai voiced his doubts.
"Of course, we should give you some confidence first, Kai-ge."
"Different tree fruits will attract different spirits to take the bait."
"The chances of a beginner catching fish with lures are very low. You were really lucky before."
What a load of rubbish! You caught a bastard? Want to try it?
He couldn't help but roll his eyes inwardly.
While they were talking, Zhao Qian and Wang Xiaoting had already peeled several tree fruits.
Hook these tree fruits onto the fishing hook.
Then bait the area again, and then start fishing.
"Here, this is my treasured fishing rod. Wherever there is water and spirits dwell, you can catch them on your hook!"
Ye Kai understood immediately.
In my past life in the game, there seemed to be only 3 types of fishing rods.
If it were like fishing in the world of his previous life, Ye Kai would probably never get the Water-type Gym Badge.
"With a good baiting spot, a good fishing rod, and a bit of luck, you might even catch a turtle!"
In short, what the two wanted Ye Kai to try first was the bait-casting method.
"Here, take the fishing rod."
"Don't be so serious, fishing is a fun activity, enjoy it!"
Zhao Qian tried to comfort him.
"..."
Ye Kai didn't say much.
Perhaps this is something that can only be understood intuitively, not explained in words.
Things that can be addictive.
Most likely, it's because they received substantial rewards in the past, which they can't forget.
Fishing is much the same.
Then Wang Xiaoting also set up her fishing rod, and her fishing method was clearly different from Ye Kai's.
In short, learn slowly.
The two men next to Ye Kai are also considered veterans.
"So I need to know how to get into the top 8?"
They had long anticipated that Ye Kai wouldn't have that much patience.
"Remember to be patient. If you feel something is wrong, don't pull the rod too hard. Some large water-type spirits can break the rod in one go!"
Just like when I caught a bastard that ate a roaring beast before.
Such an experience will probably be unforgettable for Ye Kai for the rest of his life.
You should know that in this world, a worn-out fishing rod is worth 5000.
A good fishing rod costs 5.
A high-quality fishing rod costs 15!
If it breaks, it'll be a huge loss!
Suddenly, a strong force came from the fishing rod. I didn't expect that a fish would take the bait?