Chapter 456: Mega Bulbasaur

"You want a GS Ball?" Neimu Boshi halted the hand holding her cup, looked up at Huo La, her previously casual expression instantly tightened, and her tone carried a hint of disbelief.

"Yes." Huo La's expression was solemn, his tone firm, "The GS Ball is the only container that can capture Celebi."

Neimu Boshi did not speak immediately, merely set down her cup, tapped the tabletop lightly with her fingers, and fell silent.

After a moment, she slowly shook her head.

"Neimu Boshi doesn't believe what I said?" Huo La watched her movement and asked softly.

"It's not that I don't trust you." Neimu Boshi shook her head again, her tone bearing the researcher's usual rigor and doubt, "I just think the GS Ball may not be the only Pokeball that can capture Celebi. The Master Ball claims to subdue any Pokemon with a hundred percent success rate; is it useless against Celebi as well?"

"The Master Ball is useful, yet not useful." Huo La pondered briefly, then began to explain slowly.

"Hmm?" Neimu Boshi raised an eyebrow, signaling him to continue.

"The Master Ball can indeed subdue the vast majority of Pokemon in the world, but Celebi is different." Huo La's gaze deepened, his tone carrying some gravity, "It wields the power to traverse Time and Space, can see through hearts, and even foretell the future. When you form the intention to capture it, or even the moment you draw the Master Ball, it already knows everything."

"Therefore, even if you hold a Master Ball in your hand, you have no chance to approach it, let alone subdue it."

"I don't know who created the GS Ball, but I can be certain that from its inception it existed specifically for Celebi. It doesn't cause Celebi any alertness; rather, it can lure it to voluntarily enter the ball."

After listening, Neimu Boshi stared at Huo La for a long time, then slowly spoke, "How do you know all this? Even Damu might not be clear on these matters."

Huo La met her gaze, his tone calm, "Because I am Huo La."

"Tsk..." Neimu Boshi clicked her tongue, waved her hand helplessly, "It's no use; I don't know who you are."

"But since Damu sent you, I'll trust him once. I can give you the GS Ball; after all, this thing has been in my hands for years and serves no purpose beyond research."

She shifted her tone, a hint of cunning flashing in her eyes, "However, I have a condition."

【7】 "Neimu Boshi, please speak." Huo La responded immediately.

"Neimu Boshi, please speak," Huo La responded immediately.

"It's not really difficult." Neimu Boshi leaned against the chair back, pointed outside the window, "When the trouble comes knocking later, I want to see your strength; if you can resolve it, I'll give you the GS Ball immediately. If you can't... even if Damu comes himself, I won't give it."

As soon as the words ended, a regimented and dense footfall sounded from afar, drawing nearer, pounding heavily on the sand outside the Cabin.

"They're here." Neimu Boshi showed not the slightest panic; instead, her eyes lit up, her tone tinged with eager excitement, as if she had been waiting for this moment.

Huo La and the two others rose at once, followed Neimu Boshi to the doorway.

Seven or eight Aether Foundation members in white uniforms had already surrounded the Cabin, each gripping a Pokeball tightly, their expressions vigilant as they stared at them.

At the front of the squad stood a young woman in a silver‑gray high‑grade uniform, wearing large glasses, her demeanor gentle yet exuding an unmistakable aura of authority.

"Neimu Boshi." The woman spoke first, her voice soft, sounding courteous and gentle.

Neimu Boshi slipped both hands into the pockets of her white coat, lifted her chin nonchalantly, "Oh, Bike, I didn't expect you to run here in person."

Without waiting for Bike to say anything, a tall team member beside her stepped forward, rebuking harshly, "Neimu! The Foundation believes you still have research value, which is why it permits you to roam the island freely; how dare you secretly collude with smugglers—what exactly are you trying to do?"

Bike heard this, her brows flickered with an almost imperceptible frown, yet she did not intervene immediately.

Seeing this, Neimu Boshi, instead of defending herself, scoffed, her tone brazenly candid, "Do what? Of course I'm doing things detrimental to your Aether Foundation. Otherwise, do you think I've stayed here all this time just to play house with you?"

"Seeking death! Take them down!" the team member's face turned ashen, issuing the order without hesitation.

Red Light flashed repeatedly, Octillery, Wingull, Crabrawler, Diglett, Starly, Clawitzer… each Pokemon instantly appeared on the field, baring teeth and glaring at Huo La and the others, exuding hostility.

"Not bad, the lineup is quite complete." Neimu Boshi, with interest, named each Pokemon in turn, then reached out to pat Huo La's shoulder, her tone light, "Alright, it's your turn now; let me see how capable the person Damu chose really is."

Huo La sighed helplessly.

In fact, when Neimu Boshi had the Coconut Egg Tree block the surveillance and said trouble would come knocking, she had already guessed this very scene would unfold.

After all, under the Aether Foundation's all‑encompassing net, three outsider smugglers suddenly appearing beside the heavily monitored Neimu Boshi would inevitably draw attention.

This battle was inevitable from the start.

He pulled out his Rotom Phone, the camera swiftly scanning the opposing Pokemon, and a string of data immediately popped up on the screen.

"Average level around 30, not much of a challenge." Huo La put away the phone, his tone even.

He raised his hand, tossed a Pokeball, Red Light flashed, and a hulking Bulbasaur landed steadily on the ground, its heavy petals trembling slightly.

"Bulbasaur, try our newly trained combat style."

"Bulba—!" Bulbasaur let out a low growl, brimming with fighting spirit.

Huo La clenched the Key Stone in his hand; the Key Stone instantly resonated with the Evolution Stone in Bulbasaur's flower crown, a dazzling blue‑green light suddenly erupted, sweeping the entire arena.

"Wow! It's Mega Evolution!" Neimu Boshi's eyes lit up, she instinctively stepped back two steps, her tone full of delight and surprise, "I didn't expect you to still have a Mega‑evolved Pokemon!"

Across from her, Bike's expression remained calm, a hint of surprise flashing in her eyes as she quietly stepped back a few paces.

Although Mega Evolution has spread throughout this world, it is still not something everyone can master.

Firstly, because Mega Evolution Stones and Key Stones are scarce; secondly, Mega Evolution requires a deep bond with the Pokemon.

Achieving both simultaneously is exceedingly rare.

The light vanished in an instant, and the now larger, more luxuriant‑crowned Mega Bulbasaur stood proudly in the arena's center, radiating a powerful aura.

Huo La showed no hesitation, commands spilling out continuously, "Razor Leaf!"

"Vine Whip!"

"Magic Leaf!"

"Seed Bomb!"

The four commands flowed in one breath, without any pause.

Mega Bulbasaur's movements were astonishingly swift; sharp Razor Leaf shot out like a downpour, resilient Vine Whip snapped outward like a poisonous snake, glittering Magic Leaf fluttered across the sky, and the energy‑wrapped Seed Bombs thundered down to the ground.

The series of attacks flowed like clouds and water, giving the opponent no chance to react.

Only the successive "Bang bang bang" booms rang out, with cries of anguish rising and falling.

Yet within a few seconds, the once‑watchful Pokemon were all blasted away, crashing heavily to the ground and losing their ability to fight.

Their trainers were no better off; the spray of shattered stones and aftershocks knocked them sideways, each one fainting and sprawled in a tangled heap on the ground.

The entire arena fell silent in an instant, leaving only the rustle of the sea breeze through the coconut forest.

Neimu Boshi whistled loudly, her face full of admiration, "Impressive! This strength truly didn't disappoint me."

Only Bike remained standing in place, her expression still calm.