Ash, with his invincible physical body, wants to become a Pokémon Master.

Chapter 74 Crimson Lotus Gym Challenge

"By the way, Blade, I came here not only to challenge the gym, but also to ask you to teach me Charizard's Fire-type moves."

Blaine is known as a Fire-type Pokémon expert and has extensive knowledge about training Fire-type Pokémon.

After all, once Ash finishes challenging the Cinnabar Gym, he'll have all eight badges, and then he'll have to start preparing for the League Tournament.

If trainers could also participate in Pokémon battles, Ash is confident he could defeat any opponent he encounters.

But Ash is still a little worried about a simple Pokémon battle.

His training of Pokémon focuses entirely on muscle building, since that's what he excels at.

Skill training simply involves making them use their skills more often, and that's it.

There are many talented people in the Pokémon world, especially when it comes to training Pokémon.

Ash wouldn't dare say he'd definitely win the tournament.

Currently, only 8 Pokémon can share their attribute bonuses when both their Senses and Ability are at maximum.

The healing potions in the system are almost all gone, so we need to use them strategically.

Nothing urgent; I usually just buy medication from ordinary stores.

The damn system store hasn't refreshed even once since it opened, and I have no idea what the refresh conditions are.

Without healing potions that can quickly restore health, Ash might be missing some of his main Pokémon during the semifinals or finals.

So this time he came to Blaine hoping to get his help to train Charizard's fire-type moves.

Blaine was slightly taken aback when she heard Ash's request.

He hadn't been a teacher for many years, but at this moment, Ash's regional affinity of 165 came into play.

"You're such a passionate and energetic young man. I sense that you have a very kind face and are a good kid."

"Alright, if you can beat me in tomorrow's gym battle, I won't mind helping you with this favor."

"That's wonderful, thank you so much, Uncle Xia!"

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The hot springs on Honglian Island are a must-see.

Ash is currently soaking in a hot spring, and in a sense, it's a mixed-gender bath.

Xiaoxia lived next door to him.

There was only a thin bamboo mat separating the two of them, and Xiaozhi could even hear Xiaoxia washing herself.

"A calm and peaceful mind."

In fact, ever since Xiaoxia's favorability rating exceeded 50, he has been trying very hard to restrain himself from thinking about that kind of thing.

[Ding! New side quest triggered "Chu Nan's Hymn": Go and do whatever your heart desires, at least 7+x times a night (each time at least 30 minutes)]

[Rewards: Alliance Coins +2000; Free Attribute Points +4; Universal Healing Potion +(7+x)]

"Haha, you damn system, why are you messing things up at my crucial moment?"

Xiao Zhi's body is incredibly strong, but his yang energy is excessive and hasn't been released yet, which is very dangerous.

The above words were spoken by Ash to himself; he was trying to convince himself.

"Xiao Zhi, would you like to remove this middle bamboo mat?"

Xiaoxia, who was next door, suddenly called out to Xiaozhi through the bamboo mat.

Upon hearing this, Xiao Zhi couldn't help but sneer inwardly.

"What do you take me for? My self-control is unparalleled in the world. No one can sway me."

Thinking this to himself, Xiaozhi answered Xiaoxia loudly.

"want to!!!"

"No way!"

Oh, you wicked woman!

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The next day, Ash brought Misty, who was a little dehydrated, to Blaine to challenge the gym.

But when asked about the location of the battle, Blaine gave them another riddle.

"So where is the place where there is a great flood above and a great fire below?"

"Why is it another riddle-and-answer session?"

We can only rely on Lady Xia to step in and turn the tide once again.

"A massive flood above, a raging fire below... Oh, it's a volcanic cave beneath the hot springs!"

"That's right, you're correct. The gym battles are held in a secret chamber above the lava below the hot spring."

With a clap of his hands, Uncle Xia happily affirmed Xia's answer.

"My goodness, I haven't seen such a bright young man in ages. Young lady, would you be interested in becoming my apprentice?"

"Hehe, no, my dream is to become an excellent Water-type Pokémon Trainer."

That's such a pity.

"Oh, never mind that, let's hurry up and start the gym challenge."

Ash and Misty followed Blaine to the hot springs they had soaked in the day before.

Bob pulled down a dragon-head lamp on the wall next to him, and a staircase leading to an underground chamber appeared on the ground.

It got hotter and hotter as we went down, but thankfully we arrived at our destination soon.

The battlefield was a large iron plate suspended above lava and bound together by four thick iron chains.

"This is truly a unique place."

"The battle takes place in this entire volcano crater, so making full use of the terrain's advantages will be a test for the trainer, young one."

"Okay, I understand!"

In this kind of arena, apart from Fire-type Pokémon, other Pokémon are very likely to get burned, which must also be taken into consideration.

"The challenge rules limit the use of three Pokémon. Let the match begin!"

Blaine pulled out his first Pokémon.

"I'll go first, go, Nine-Tails!"

A pure white nine-tailed fox leaped up and landed on the battlefield.

Since Ash was challenging for his 8th Gym Badge, Blaine didn't hold back and immediately sent out her carefully trained Pokémon.

"I choose you, Squirtle!"

After thinking it over, Ash decided to let Charizard be the last one to go, and let Squirtle test Blaine's strength first.

"Nine-Tails, use Flame Spin!"

"There's no way to dodge at that speed, so Squirtle immediately retracts into its shell and uses its water gun."

A vortex of flames was released from Ninetales' mouth, completely enveloping Squirtle's body; this is a very powerful fire-type move.

Squirtle reacted quickly, retracting its body into its shell before the attack arrived.

Although Squirtle cried out in pain from the heat, it still managed to keep releasing water jets through the holes in its shell.

This allowed the entire tortoise shell to spin, successfully breaking through the vortex of flames and flying into the air.

"Oh, what a creative solution! Nine-Tailed Fox Flame Throw!"

"Squirtle, use the water gun!"

Despite having a type advantage, Squirtle's Water Gun in mid-air was only able to match Ninetales' Flamethrower.

There was no way to break through it; this Nine-Tails' skills were far more powerful than the average one.

"Looks like that's the only move we can use. Squirtle, find your opening and unleash Rocket Headbutt!"

"Jenny, Jenny!"

This is Ash and Squirtle's epic combo move!

Countless throwing practices have made Squirtle incredibly skilled at using the Rocket Headbutt.

The ridiculously hard turtle head broke through the Nine-Tailed Fox's flames and rammed straight into its head.

If it hits, its power is astonishing!

It immediately interrupted the Nine-Tails' attack.

"Now's the chance, Squirtle, use your water gun!"

Then, a water gun shot was fired, and Nine-Tails lost its ability to fight.