Chapter 99

He hadn't expected Qin Qin Qin Mengwu to be here as well.

If they didn't close the door, the King King Hongwu Training Hall would likely become bustling immediately.

"Why did you come over today, kid? You'd be better off spending that time training."

King King Hongwu spoke with some irritation, yet his words also revealed a hint of concern.

"Su Yu, it's been several months since we last met; why do you seem so different?"

Qin Qin Qin Mengwu, standing behind King King Hongwu, said.

The last time the two had met was already several months ago.

Back then, Su Yu was merely a novice venturing into a secret realm for the first time, coming to King King Hongwu solely in search of opportunities.

Now, after undergoing trials in multiple secret realms and enduring a month of military training life,

his originally handsome features had become even more sharply defined.

He looked far more masculine.

This even made Qin Qin Qin Mengwu's face feel slightly hot.

Su Yu smiled. "Qin Qin Qin Mengwu, after several months apart, you're still quite beautiful."

"Hmph, hmph." Qin Qin Qin Mengwu snorted twice. "Don't think flattering me a couple of times will earn you any favors."

King King Hongwu stepped forward at this moment and asked, "What brings you back this time? I know you wouldn't be running around without a reason."

Su Yu nodded, then straightened his expression.

"Uncle Hong, I've actually discovered a type of Evolution Stone. This stone seems to possess a miraculous power."

"It can enable a Pokémon that has already reached its final form to evolve once more."

"Thereby becoming even stronger. I call this Mega Evolution."

"Therefore, I've come to discuss matters regarding Mega Evolution with you."

"Oh!?" Upon hearing this, King King Hongwu's face filled with astonishment.

To allow a Pokémon in its final form to evolve again!!

Such a discovery was extraordinary! It was a finding sufficient to rewrite history!

If Su Yu hadn't looked so serious, King King Hongwu would have thought he was joking.

"Do you have the Evolution Stone? Bring it out for me to see."

King King Hongwu asked.

Su Yu took two Evolution Stones from his pocket and handed them to King King Hongwu.

"I only have two: one for Blaziken and one for Blastoise."

King King Hongwu took the Evolution Stones, held them up, and examined them carefully under the light.

Su Yu continued speaking.

"However, my Combusken hasn't evolved yet, so I cannot demonstrate it."

"But we could find someone who owns a Blaziken or a Blastoise to try it, though it requires a sufficiently strong bond between both parties."

Hearing this, a smile appeared on King King Hongwu's face.

"No need for such trouble; the Trainer who owns a Blastoise is right before your eyes."

"Oh?" Curiosity showed in Su Yu's expression.

Qin Qin Qin Mengwu, standing nearby, explained with a chuckle, "Su Yu, you don't know the past. Twenty years ago, Uncle Hong relied on his Blastoise to break into the ranks of the Elite Four. While Uncle Hong might not be familiar with other Pokémon, the Blastoise is his signature ace!"

Upon hearing this, Su Yu felt somewhat surprised.

Although he had now become King King Hongwu's successor,

King King Hongwu had rarely shown him his own Pokémon, offering only earnest guidance instead.

Therefore, Su Yu did not know what Pokémon King King Hongwu actually possessed.

Yet according to Qin Qin Qin Mengwu, it was actually a Blastoise!

That made things convenient; given King King Hongwu's strength and his many years spent with the Blastoise,

the requirement for a strong bond necessary for Mega Evolution would certainly be met.

Su Yu had originally planned to find a powerful Trainer, but now he unexpectedly had one ready at hand.

King King Hongwu laughed heartily and said with some gratification,

"I didn't show you my Pokémon before because I wanted you to forge ahead on your own and find your own path. Now it seems you have done extremely well."

"Come out, my old friend!"

King King Hongwu threw a Poké Ball; after a flash of red light, a massive Pokémon appeared.

It was a Pokémon carrying a brownish-gray shell on its back, with two cannons protruding from either side of the shell.

The Pokémon stood three or four meters tall, with its four limbs extending out from beneath the shell.

It was none other than Blastoise, the final evolved form of Squirtle, one of the three starter Pokémon!

"Blast!"

After the Pokémon appeared, it radiated a terrifying aura from its entire body.

Su Yu couldn't help but use his Appraisal Eye to check the Pokémon's attributes.

[Name: Blastoise (Fire)]

[Gender: ♂]

[Level: LV.88 (Champion)]

[Ability: Rain Dish (HP gradually recovers during rainy weather)]

[Potential: Champion]

[IVs: HP (31), Attack (31), Special Attack (31), Defense (31), Special Defense (31), Speed (31)]

[Skills: Hydro Cannon, Skull Bash, Water Gun, Rapid Spin, Rain Dance... Hyper Beam, Hydro Pump, Hydro Cannon]

[Description: The water blasts fired from the cannons on its shell possess tremendous power, capable of piercing through thick iron plates with a single strike.]

Seeing Blastoise's attributes, although Su Yu had long anticipated this, he was still surprised in his heart.

This was actually a Blastoise with the Rain Dish ability!!

It was well known that ordinary Blastoise possessed the Torrent ability, which boosted the power of Water-type moves when stamina was low.

But a Blastoise with the Rain Dish ability, paired with the Rain Dance skill, was simply an unkillable turtle!

Most crucially, this Blastoise possessed Champion-level strength at level 88!

However, upon thinking it over, Su Yu felt relieved.

Although King King Hongwu was merely an Elite Four member, it was perfectly normal for him to possess a Champion-level Pokémon.

Gym Leaders, for instance, could not possibly have strength limited only to the Gym Leader level; that would be far too low.

At the very least, they must have several ace Pokémon with strength at the Elite Four level or even higher.

Only then would they be worthy of the identity of a Gym Leader.

The same applied to Elite Four members; some powerful Elite Four members even had ace Pokémon at the Champion level.

And when one possessed a team of Champion-level Pokémon, they would have the strength to challenge for a Champion seat!

"Long time no see, my old partner." King King Hongwu looked at the Blastoise beside him and smiled.

"Blastoise." The powerful Blastoise also narrowed its eyes and nodded.

"Su Yu, how do I use the Evolution Stone you mentioned? Can I try it first to see if it works?" King King Hongwu turned his head and asked.

Su Yu explained, "You wear this Key Stone, and let Blastoise hold the Evolution Stone. If your bond is strong enough, simply silently will 'Mega Evolve' in your heart, and it will Mega Evolve immediately!"

"Good! Then I'll try it just as you said."

King King Hongwu nodded, then followed Su Yu's instructions and put on the Key Stone.

He then placed the Blastoise Mega Stone on its body.

Afterwards, King King Hongwu closed his eyes.

As he closed his eyes, he seemed to sense the partner beside him.

King King Hongwu calmed his mind and silently willed in his heart, "Mega Evolve!"

Immediately, the Key Stone on King King Hongwu's hand emitted a powerful light, and the Evolution Stone on Blastoise's body lit up in response.

Moments later, white light began to emanate from Blastoise's body!

It was indeed the light of evolution!!

"It actually really evolved!!" Qin Qin Qin Mengwu, standing to the side, covered her mouth and stared at Blastoise in shock.

King King Hongwu opened his eyes and was equally stunned upon seeing this scene.

Within the white light, Blastoise continuously changed its shape.