thefictionvixens Chapter 498 is all about taking down the elite!
Chapter 498 is all about taking down the elite!
Li Shuwen nodded. "I understand, but I have a question. Golden Gyarados has unique abilities, so is it still a Water/Flying type?"
"Or perhaps a Water/Dragon type? Or a Flying/Dragon type?"
Dr. Yamanashi pulled up the data for the Golden Gyarados and called Li Shuwen over to look at it. "Look," he said, "the data shows that the Golden Gyarados's main source of power is still the Water and Flying type."
"But! Look at the Golden Gyarados's abilities. In addition to the basic Overconfidence ability, the Golden Gyarados has an extra ability."
"When the Golden Gyarados uses a Dragon-type move, it can temporarily switch from Flying-type to Dragon-type."
"There is a Pokémon called Rumble Wheel, whose ability is Steel Temper, and another ability is Alteration, which allows it to change to the corresponding type after using a move."
"Based on similar effects, I named this ability of Golden Gyarados 'Dragon God Transformation'!"
Li Shuwen's lips twitched. "Doctor, isn't this trait name a bit too exaggerated?"
Yuzo nodded. "I think the professor's naming is very appropriate. Didn't Magikarp gain this ability with the help of the Dragon God?"
Li Shuwen quickly waved his hand, "No, Dragon God Transformation sounds too exaggerated. I think it would be better to call this characteristic Ascending Dragon or Leaping over the Dragon Gate."
Professor Yamanashi said calmly, "You are the trainer of the Golden Gyarados, so you can decide what to name this new ability."
The data collected this time was extensive, especially the unexpected Dragon God phenomenon, which made Dr. Yamanashi exclaim that coming here was the right decision.
"Shuwen, you must nurture the Golden Gyarados well; its future is very bright."
Li Shuwen nodded solemnly; he understood what Dr. Yamanashi meant.
The future of Golden Gyarados is not just about becoming a powerful Pokémon, but also about creating a completely new training system.
The closing ceremony of the Longmen Conference was exceptionally grand.
As the champion who broke the century-old record, Li Shuwen and his golden Gyarados rightfully became the focus of the entire event.
With the legend of the Golden Gyarados, Dragon Island is bound to become a popular tourist destination in the Sinnoh region, and even in the surrounding areas.
Li Shuwen and the Golden Gyarados are their providers, so it's no exaggeration to be overly enthusiastic.
The residents of Dragon Island cheered the loudest and brought out their finest ingredients to entertain the gym leader who had brought them the golden legend.
"The Midas Touch! Li Shuwen!"
"The Midas Touch! Li Shuwen!"
The lively scene was so overwhelming that even Li Shuwen found it hard to keep up with everyone's enthusiasm.
They had to give up the idea of playing for a few more days and booked boat tickets for tomorrow to return to the Veiled Dojo early.
……
Meanwhile, in a dark and damp underground base, dozens of screens are broadcasting news from different regions.
On one of the largest screens, the broadcast recording of the Dragon Gate Tournament was displayed.
The image freezes on the majestic scene of the Golden Gyarados, bathed in golden moonlight, its body seemingly cast in gold, soaring through the sky.
A burly, bald man dressed in luxurious clothes but with a face full of scars was pointing at the screen with a cigar, his eyes gleaming with greed.
"Look at this! It's practically a work of art!"
He took a deep drag on his cigar, and the smoke rings he exhaled seemed to carry the scent of money.
"Get the brothers moving! Bring this work of art back to me!"
The bald, burly man is the leader of this Pokémon poaching gang, known in the underworld as "Boss Crocodile," and is famous for his ruthlessness and extravagance.
A younger brother wearing gold-rimmed glasses, who looked quite refined, quickly stepped forward, his face full of worry.
"Boss, I'm afraid we can't touch this."
He pushed up his glasses, and the image of the golden Gyarados was reflected on the lenses.
"The trainer of this artwork is Li Shuwen, the gym leader of the Veiled Gym, nicknamed 'The Midas Touch.' It is said that Pokémon that have been handled by him can unleash their potential beyond their limits."
"Moreover," he paused, lowering his voice even further, "intelligence says that he has a close relationship with Sinnoh Champion Cynthia."
"Touching him is too risky!"
Before the crocodile boss could speak, a muscular man with an Arbok coiled around his neck sneered disdainfully.
"Hey mouse, why are you getting more and more timid?"
The burly man patted the Arbok snake on his neck, and the snake flicked its tongue and hissed threateningly.
"We are 'Deep Sea Fangs'! The elite of the underworld! We take on tough guys like us, those with names and reputations!"
He grinned, revealing a mouthful of gold teeth, even more dazzling than the golden Gyarados on the screen.
"Just imagine, if we could steal the ace Pokémon from a Gym Leader who's also a Champion's boyfriend, then our 'Deep Fang' brand would truly be established!"
"At that time, will we still have to worry about not having big business coming our way?"
"What do you call that? That's called instant fame!"
Upon hearing this, the crocodile boss's eyes gleamed with even greater greed, and he stubbed out his cigar in the ashtray.
"Gold Tooth is right!"
He slammed his hand on the table, making the wine glasses on it clang loudly.
"The greater the risk, the greater the reward! What kind of Midas touch, what kind of champion man? In front of us, 'Deep Sea Fang,' they all have to obediently hand over their treasures!"
The crocodile boss stood up, opened his arms, as if embracing the whole world.
"Pass on my order: gather all the brothers, and bring our weapons!"
"Find out his return route and prepare a grand welcome ceremony for him at sea!"
"I want the whole world to know that even a real dragon has to coil up before it comes to my territory!"
……
The next day, early morning.
The sun was shining brightly, and the sea breeze was gentle.
A luxury ferry bound for Veiled City sailed smoothly across the azure sea.
Li Shuwen, Akai, and Yongzao stood on the deck, enjoying a rare moment of leisure.
Dr. Yamanashi flew directly back to the research institute to conduct research, leaving Yuzo behind to monitor recent data changes of the Golden Gyarados.
The golden Gyarados is swimming in the sea next to the ferry.
Its golden body gleamed in the sunlight, occasionally leaping out of the water, creating a series of dazzling splashes that drew gasps of amazement from the tourists on the boat.
"Master, the Golden Gyarados is so cool!"
Akai clenched his fists, his eyes filled with admiration, and the flames of youth burned brightly behind him.
Li Shuwen smiled slightly, sensing the joyful emotions of the Golden Gyarados through the waveguide.
After a night of digestion, the mysterious golden bead completely merged into the Golden Gyarados's body, beating in unison with its heart, creating a wondrous resonance.
Yongzao held a tablet computer, constantly recording data while muttering to himself.
"Energy fluctuations are stable, heart rate is normal, and affinity for water has increased by 12.5%..."
Yuzo shook his head. "Truly a perfect life."
Just then, Li Shuwen's brows furrowed slightly.
His waveguide power detected that a large number of life forms were rapidly approaching the ferry below the sea level.
The quantity exceeds one hundred.
Moreover, the visitor is not friendly.
"Go back to your cabins."
Li Shuwen's tone was calm, but his eyes sharpened.