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Chapter 252 Taoist Priest Pikachu

Chapter 252 Taoist Priest Pikachu

"Wow, Kirlia and Tebrimon have actually evolved, and they've even captured Diancie, Greatsmith, and Talebagos." After listening to Wei Xin's account of his experiences in the mine, Mary couldn't help but marvel at how incredibly fast Wei Xin's growth rate was.

"Didn't you also subdue the bandana thugs and get your fifth badge?"

During her travels, Marie encounters a Dark-type Gym Leader. Together with Bea, they help him defeat a group of Dark-type Pokémon causing trouble in the area, capture the leader, Bandana Thug, and successfully defeat his Mega Houndoom with a Z-Move, earning her fifth badge.

Only three badges are needed to challenge the Eastern Alliance.

On the other side, Ayaka was equally amazed by Korni's growth rate.

"You and Lucario have already mastered Mega Evolution?"

"That's right. Thanks to my master for finding the problem for me and for making a training plan for me, I will definitely not lose to you in this year's Fighting Expert Tournament."

During their conversation, Cai Dou learned that Wei Xin had rescued Ke Er Ni from the mine. She became less stern with Wei Xin, but remained highly vigilant.

After everyone had gotten to know each other, Wei Xin was about to get down to business when he felt his phone vibrate in his pocket. He opened it and saw that it was a message from Gladio.

"Open the door."

what's going on?

Gladgio has also come to western Hunan?

Wei Xin opened the door and saw Gladgio leaning against the wall, wearing a square hat on his head and a blue long-sleeved Taoist robe.

"Oh, my formidable rival! I never expected to meet him here. This must be—Ahhhhh, Senior Brother, I was wrong! Don't shock me! Don't shock me!"

Before Gladio could finish speaking, he was struck by a crackling bolt of lightning, charred black, and fell to the ground, wisps of black smoke rising from his body.

A yellow creature emerged from behind Gladion, giving him a disdainful glance.

Stop acting crazy here.

Wei Xin's gaze shifted downwards to a Pikachu. It wore a yellow Taoist hat atop its head, adorned with long, flowing lines forming a pattern with a black and white yin-yang symbol in the center. It wore a fitted yellow Taoist robe, and carried a wooden sword on its back. Its two small arms emerged from its long sleeves, clasped in a fist salute, and bowed to Wei Xin. Its tail curled slightly, and it uttered a steady voice: "Pikachu!"

Hello there.

The senior brother Gladion mentioned is a Pikachu wearing a martial arts uniform.

"Greetings, Daoist Master!" Wei Xin clasped his hands in a gesture of respect.

"Pikachu." After exchanging pleasantries, the Taoist priest Pikachu patted his round, furry belly, his tail swinging majestically like a pendulum.

The others in the room tilted their heads, still not quite understanding.

What's going on here?

Pikachu kicked Gladion, who got up with his golden afro, rubbed his hair, and returned to normal.

"My senior brother said that it's better to arrive at the right time than to arrive early. Meeting is fate. I wonder if I will have the honor of having lunch with you all," Gragio translated.

"Of course, Daoist Master, please."

Wei Xin stepped aside to make way for the two unexpected guests and prepared bowls and chopsticks for them.

During the conversation, Wei Xin learned that after leaving Shanghai, Gladion went to Wudang Mountain to cultivate and is currently the youngest disciple under Master Chen. Meanwhile, Pikachu beside him is the current senior disciple of Wudang Mountain.

"So why did you suddenly come to western Hunan?"

"My master said there were evil spirits causing trouble in western Hunan, so he sent my senior brother to bring me here to exorcise them. He also asked me to deliver something," Glagio said, taking a wooden box from his long sleeves. "My master told me to give this to the first acquaintance I met in western Hunan, and that's how I met you?"

Is this really that strange?

Wei Xin opened the box and found that it was not just strange, it was downright bizarre.

Inside the box was a thank-you letter written by Master Chen. It was essentially a thank you letter to Wei Xin for rescuing his old friend's granddaughter from the mine. Because he was too busy to thank him in person, he sent Gladgio on his behalf.

Only a few people knew that Ke Weixin had rescued Ke Erni. How did Master Chen, who was on Wudang Mountain, find out?

Secondly, the Taoist priest entrusted Korni to Wei Xin's care until she returned to Carlos.

"Yay!" Korni cheered, now Wei Xin had no reason to send him away.

As for the thank-you gift, that was what Wei Xin wanted; the letter clearly stated the word "want".

Wei Xin was dumbfounded. If the Taoist priest said he needed it, it meant he was highly skilled and could foresee the future. But he said he wanted it.

This can no longer be described simply as bizarre.

However, considering that there is an even more sinister Sabrina in Kanto who can turn organic matter into inorganic matter, the Taoist priest's mere ability to foresee the future and read minds is not unacceptable.

A gym leader with superpowers, that's normal.

The Taoist priest's gift was a USB flash drive.

Learning materials?

Wei Xin planned to look into it when he rested in the evening; the matter in Xiangxi was more important right now.

"So, how much do you know about western Hunan?"

"Pikachu?" The little Taoist priest Pikachu stuffed a dumpling dipped in ketchup into his mouth, and together with Gladion, shrugged and shook his head.

"The master didn't say anything, he just told us to come here and go back after this was over."

Wei Xin: "————"

Got it, I'm leading the team again this time.

"We know something about this," Mary said, raising her hand and recounting the events of that night in detail.

Wilderness, streets, attackers, green saliva —

"Rainbow Bean, you said you were bitten, but there are no abnormal symptoms, right?"

According to Mary and the old lady's description, people who have problems lose their minds and become incredibly strong. Wei Xin looked at Cai Dou's muscles.

Promise me you won't turn into a zombie, okay?

"No broken skin," Cai Dou patted her muscles, indicating that she was fine.

Gladio immediately became excited, covered one eye, and said in a deep voice: "Hidden in the darkness of the mist—"

"Ahhh, senior brother, I was wrong, I was wrong!"

As a result, whenever Gladion was about to stop talking, Pikachu would extend its little hand and give it an electric shock. The effect was quite good. Gladion was able to communicate normally with everyone for three minutes after the shock ended, and this continued until the next shock.

Based on the intelligence gathered, the group discovered that all the incidents had one thing in common: they usually occurred at night and ended in the early morning. If it wasn't a group of people fighting over a cup that could grant wishes at night, then there was only one truth: the thing that triggered the Xiangxi incidents was something that couldn't be brought to light.

Mary and Rainbow Bean also reported the incident to Officer Jenny. Unfortunately, if Officer Jenny could solve the problem, they wouldn't be here. There's nothing Officer Jenny can do but maintain order, escort ordinary prisoners, and handle minor disturbances.

Unless a superstar or champion emerges one day, these issues still need to be handled by capable people.

Wei Xin and Gladio came for this reason, and the girls also chose to join them.

Wei Xin suggested, "Let's all go and rest for a while, so we can conserve our energy for tonight's operation."

In order to conserve their energy, the five decided to split the team into a boys' group and a girls' group. Wei Xin had no choice but to put aside his temper and share a room with Gladgio.

"Speaking of which, Wei Xin, how has Lillie been doing lately?" Lying on the hotel bed, Gladio suddenly asked. He had been focused on his cultivation on Wudang Mountain, and Lillie hadn't contacted him at all. He had become worried about her since he came down the mountain.

So you can speak properly without electric shocks.

"She's doing fine. She's doing island development on Jirachi Island, with Higanbana and Lugia by her side, so her safety is definitely not a concern." Wei Xin plugged the USB drive the Taoist priest gave him into the computer. "By the way, guess who I ran into on the street today?"

"Who?"

"Rosamina".

"My mom?" Gladio did a sit-up on the bed, his eyes wide. He couldn't understand why his mother would suddenly come over. Could it be that she came to take him back to the Ether Paradise?

"Yes, your mom, she's come to Xiangxi too. Maybe the incident in Xiangxi is related to Ultra Beasts." Wei Xin checked the contents of the USB drive. It was indeed study material, but it wasn't the material from his old computer.

It's about waveguides: how to refine waveguides, how to release waveguides, how to use waveguides to strengthen the body, how to release wave missiles—the theory, training methods, and practice are all included.

It's like someone handing you a pillow when you're feeling sleepy.

He is planning to take the opportunity to study waveguide technology at Wudang Mountain.

Seeing that Lusamine wasn't there to capture him, Gladion felt relieved and lay down on the bed. Soon, he fell asleep. Wei Xin, on the other hand, began practicing Aura according to the information in the materials. Considering that there might be field battles and chaotic fights later, Wei Xin decided to start by strengthening his body.

As for methods to strengthen the body, they are quite simple. There are two methods. One is like Cai Dou and Ke Er Ni, which involves constantly training the body and accumulating strength little by little. However, this method is not suitable for Wei Xin.

He chose the second method, waveguide, which is the power of emotions and mind. He could use meditation to try to control his body with this power and fully unleash its potential.

When the alarm clock rang in his ears, Wei Xin opened his eyes, feeling a little more control over his body. He turned to look out the window; the setting sun had hidden its tail behind the mountains, and the cold moon revealed its true face.

The first night in western Hunan has begun.

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