Chapter 314: Zhulan who loves ice cream and Xiaka who wants to wrestle with Adu
It's just double the speed! ?
Even though Alice is extremely immature now compared to her future self, when she heard Luo Mu's nonchalant explanation, she still felt aggrieved and didn't know how to complain.
What makes her feel frustrated is that Dragon Head Digger doesn't know any weather moves now, let alone activating the characteristics of Dragon Head Digger L, which may be "Sand Moving" or "Sand Power".
Alice glanced at Xia Ka with a guilty conscience. After all, the reason why the Dragon Head Hamster didn't learn the sandstorm was that she chose to skip class that day in order to go play outdoors.
The lower half of Shaka's face was covered by a white beard, so one couldn't tell his expression at all. All one knew was that his gaze was sharp and firm, like a straight sword that pierced through Alice's distraction, forcing her to focus on the battle between Sandslash and Dragon-headed Diglett.
At this time, the Dragon Headed Rat was defending against attacks from all directions. Since it had not learned weather moves, it could not compete with Sandslash for the weather and could only look for opportunities in the opponent's territory.
The collision between the steel claws sounded like the clashing of metal, and the bright sparks were so conspicuous in the weather of dense hail.
The snow-pushing properties of the hail significantly offset the Alola Sandslash's more clumsy movements than ordinary Sandslash due to the heavy ice needles on its back.
The Sandslash had left several scars on the Dragon Head Mole's body caused by its terrifyingly sharp claws. On the other hand, the Dragon Head Mole was not only continuously suppressed by the Sandslash, but also suffered continuous damage from hail, making the Dragon Head Mole, who had completed a hundred consecutive victories in the Dragon Country and was full of confidence, feel very frustrated.
Although Alice was panicking, perhaps talent was just so unreasonable. Using her excellent observation skills, Alice discovered that when Sandslash used its speed to move and attack the Dragon Head Rat, it would often unconsciously charge forward for a while due to the inertia brought by its body weight.
In order to offset inertia, Sandslash needs one to two seconds to suppress this inertia after it appears, resulting in a slight gap between its appearance and the launch of an attack.
After Sandslash repelled the Dragon Head Rat and rushed behind the Dragon Head Rat at a speed that was inconsistent with its weight, Ellie said without hesitation: "Dragon Head Rat, stomp!"
The trust between the Dragon Head Mole and Alice made the Dragon Head Mole subconsciously stomp the ground even if he didn't catch the figure of Sandslash.
The ground with the Dragon Head Digger at the center cracked, and an ochre-colored shock wave rushed out to the surroundings. Sandslash was in the stage of suppressing inertia and was unable to avoid this extremely effective attack.
next moment.
The Dragon Head Rat's surging ochre-colored shock wave, which was filled with anger and frustration, exploded under the feet of the Sandshrew. The energy and explosion caused the unprepared Sandshrew to be blown to the ground.
"Great!"
Alice, feeling that she had sounded the clarion call for a counterattack, jumped up high and cheered excitedly.
Doracena covered her mouth and said in surprise: "That child is really observant."
Zhu Lan, who was acting as a referee and paying close attention to the situation on the field, raised her lips and muttered to herself, "Very good judgment."
The dragon-attribute trainers who were watching from all sides exclaimed in amazement, and began to retract their previous evaluation of Alice as "too immature".
"not bad."
Luo Mu praised Alice's powerful observation ability that was almost like wild intuition.
"However, if it's only at this level, it's still a long way from defeating Sandslash King. Icicle Fall!"
The Sandshrew, feeling the pain, stood firm. The thick and sharp ice needles on its back spread out frost that surged into the sky and covered the head of the Dragon Head Ground Shrew.
With the help of hail weather, the icicles formed at an extremely fast speed. Before the dragon-headed mole could react, countless sharp icicles fell from the sky.
"Oh, yes, Sandslash has ice attribute!"
Alice covered her mouth, because when Sandslash fought Diglett, he only used Steel and Fighting-type moves. She almost forgot that there were also Ice-attribute moves that would be significantly enhanced in hail weather!
"Don't get hit, just drill straight ahead!"
At the critical moment, the dragon-headed groundhog combined its claws and the protrusion on its head into one, and its body began to spin at high speed, looking like a big drill that could drill through anything.
It had no intention of meeting the falling icicles, and used its talents as a ground-type, mole-type Pokémon to dive into the ground.
In just a breath of time, half of the dragon-headed mole's body was submerged in the ground.
But at this moment, the icicle also fell to the ground.
boom!
As ice chips flew everywhere, the frost instantly froze the area. White mist rose, making the area look like a fairyland.
However, this fairyland is a bit cold.
The power of this falling icicle was so amazing that the corners of the mouths of the surrounding dragon-attribute trainers twitched slightly.
They never expected that they would see Ice-attribute moves being used at the Dragon Feast held for Dragon-attribute Pokémon Trainers.
When the dragon-headed mole's body spun at high speed and drilled out from the ground and landed on the thin ice on the ground, causing a shattering sound, everyone could see that its face was in pain and its feet were corroded by the cold.
Because Ace Garchomp is four times countered by ice-attribute moves, Takeran already has extensive research experience on it.
She frowned slightly and whispered, "Is it still too late?"
Because the icicle composed of huge ice energy fell and exploded, the dragon-headed mole that did not have time to completely enter the underground was frozen by the cold.
The Dragon Headed Ground Shrew, whose feet were unable to move nimbly due to the cold, was like a lamb to be slaughtered by the Sandshovel, whose speed doubled in hail weather. It was only a matter of time before it was defeated.
"Dragon-headed gopher!"
Alice's worried voice rang out, while Shaka sighed imperceptibly, and four words emerged in his mind -
The situation has been decided.
The subsequent development was just as Xia Ka had expected. The Dragon Headed Rat, whose movement was restricted, was completely unable to resist the Sandslash's attack that combined speed and power. Even if Alice made a desperate attempt with her Horn Drill that could kill with one strike, it was meaningless against the Sandslash, which would hardly show any flaws under Luo Mu's command.
After Sandslash dodged the horn drill of the Dragon Head Soleil, it once again used an icicle to completely drain the last bit of the Dragon Head Soleil's physical strength.
After Zhulan stepped on the ice in her high heels, she checked the condition of the Dragon Head Diglett and announced sternly: "The Dragon Head Diglett has lost its ability to fight, so the winner of this battle is Sandsang King and Luo Mu!"
"Bowu~" "Shasha!"
Sandslash walked steadily back to Luo Mu and high-fived Dragonite who had been watching the battle.
The Sandshrew felt somewhat relieved at this moment.
Fortunately, in order to improve his biggest weakness, Dragonite specially asked Sandslash to help him improve his resistance to cold. In the process of assisting in the training, Sandslash developed a lot of his own strength. Otherwise, it would be difficult for him to fight against Diglett, who is young but full of energy.
Alice came to the dragon-headed hamster in disappointment, and said to the hamster who was still somewhat conscious, "I'm sorry, it would be better if I could cheer up a little more."
The Dragon Headed Hamster looked at Alice helplessly, not understanding why he had to comfort Alice even though he lost.
"Toos."
Although the dragon-headed mole thought so in his heart, he did not show any hesitation in his actions, and used a voice as soft as a mosquito's to comfort Alice.
At this moment, even though Diglett was not a dragon-attribute Pokémon, Alice still sensed Diglett's unwillingness and the surging fighting spirit in its heart.
Alice's eyes widened, a smile appeared on her little face, and her fighting spirit was rekindled: "Well! After we return to the academy, we will practice again and challenge Brother Luo Mu again!"
Seeing that Alice had regained her spirit, Xia Ka, Zhu Lan and Doracena were all very pleased. The future of the alliance was being pioneered by these energetic young people.
Originally, Xia Ka was going to call the healer arranged by the Yulong Clan to come and help the Dragon Headed Hamster recover his strength, but Luo Mu stopped him directly, released a small flower healing ring, and said with a smile: "Leave the treatment to the flower healing ring."
"Ring~"
The reliable doctor Hua Healer came to the top of the dragon head hamster and swayed her body under Alice's curious eyes. The pleasant floral fragrance and pink energy enveloped the dragon head hamster.
With the intervention of healing energy, the dragon-headed hamster noticed that not only his legs, which had been numb to the point of being almost insensitive, were gradually getting better, but also his lost strength was gradually replenished.
Alice looked up at the Flower Therapy Ring and said, "It smells so good. What kind of Pokémon is this?"
"Flower Healing Ring is a Pokémon unique to the Alola region. It has a fairy-type attribute and is very good at healing."
Zhulan handed the intact dragon-headed hamster to Alice and answered her question with a smile.
The dragon-attribute trainers who were about to leave after watching the battle enjoyed themselves, but were more wary of ice-type moves, so they paused. When they heard Zhulan mention the attributes of the Flower Therapy Ring, they all showed strange expressions.
Steel, ice, and fairy, one resists dragon, one restrains dragon, one is immune to dragon and one restrains dragon. Isn’t Luo Mu really here to mess up the Dragon Feast?
The battle was over, and as the surrounding trainers dispersed, Luo Mu and the others did not occupy the battle field and fought, but went directly to an open place.
Stroking her waist-length golden hair, Zhulan smiled and extended her hand to Luo Mu: "Let me introduce myself. I'm Zhulan, an archaeologist, currently serving as the champion of the Sinnoh League."
Luo Mu also stretched out his hand, shook hands with Zhulan and then separated.
"I've heard a lot about you, Zhulan Champion."
Luo Mu thought this was just a normal greeting and self-introduction, but Zhu Lan suddenly said, "Just call me Zhu Lan. After all, this is already the second time we meet."
"what?"
Luo Mu was slightly stunned.
"Ah, you don't remember me?" Zhu Lan covered her face with one hand and said cheerfully, "Cream ice cream Baofen, it tastes great. Isn't your cream fairy with you this time?"
"Ms. Z!?"
Luo Mu's eyes widened slightly, and his memories quickly emerged. He remembered the dessert competition he participated in in Yuanmo Town for the evolution props of Xiaoxiannai, and the blonde judge Miss Z wearing a Pokobi mask.
"It seems you remembered it."
Before Zhulan finished speaking, Alice, who had already calmed down, blinked and asked curiously, "Ms. Zhulan, what is cream ice cream Baofen? It sounds delicious~"
Hearing this, Zhulan looked at Luo Mu, who had quickly calmed down from his surprise, and their eyes met.
Luo Mu knew that Zhulan was asking him if he could tell her. Luo Mu had no taboos about this and simply nodded in agreement.
Originally, his main job was a farmer, and his side job was a trainer.
Even Doracena and the seemingly serious Xia Ka pricked up their ears at this moment, curious about when Luo Mu and Zhu Lan had met.
As Zhulan told her story, several people listened slowly. Basically, it was a story without any ups and downs that Zhulan was invited to anonymously serve as a dessert judge, and then Luo Mu won by making the orange peel honey Baofen~cream ice cream.
After saying this, Zhulan put her index finger in front of her lips and said to Alice with a smile: "Please keep this matter a secret, especially don't let Wusong and the others know about it."
After all, in order to participate in the event that time, I specially handed over the work at hand to Wusong and Grandma Kikuno.
Xiaka's expression looked a little strange. In his impression, the battle goddess of the Sinnoh region, Bamboo Ran, always pushed the enemy into desperate situations with elegance and confidence in the arena, and was full of aura and courage that was no less than that of male trainers.
But he didn't expect Zhulan to like sweets so much.
Dorasena held her face in her hands and slightly opened her narrowed eyes: "Just listening to Miss Zhulan's praises, even I, an old man, am looking forward to the taste of that dessert."
Alice, with a drop of crystal liquid on the corner of her mouth, nodded rapidly: "Me too!"
Alice looked drooling at Baofen as described by Zhulan. Who says wild girls can't like sweets? She liked them very much.
As they chatted, their eyes were vaguely cast towards Luo Mu. Even if one was slow-witted, one would know what they were planning, not to mention that Luo Mu was not that slow-witted.
"If you have the chance, you are welcome to visit my farm. The address is in the Padiya region ~ Luomu Farm on the outskirts of Pingdie Town."
Whether it is Zhulan, Xiaka, Doracena or Alice, they may become potential customers of the farm in the future, and perhaps the business can be expanded to other areas with the help of their relationships.
Although the farm's by-products are now only purchased in Pingdie Town, and a small portion will be auctioned in Ziqin Town, this does not prevent Luo Mu from attracting some potential customers for himself.
In this regard, it was just a matter of preparing a table of desserts and specialties to entertain them, and Luo Mu was happy to do so.
Doracena said with joy: "Then I will definitely find time to visit~"
"Teacher, teacher!"
Alice looked at Xia Ka with expectant eyes, but Xia Ka, who was cold on the outside but warm on the inside, didn't hold on for long before he was defeated.
Xia Ka bowed slightly to Luo Mu and said, "Please allow me to bring Alice to visit you then."
Luo Mu nodded: "Please contact me when the time comes."
Zhu Lan also looked at Luo Mu with a smile on her face: "I wonder if I can join in the fun?"
"Of course. Recently, my farm has started raising big milk tanks. The milk used to make ice cream has been replaced with Moo Moo milk. I am also planning to develop goat milk and matcha ice cream made from lamb mounts to add to Bofen."
Luo Mu just calmly told Zhu Lan about his recent plan to upgrade the raw materials, but when he finished speaking, he found that Zhu Lan had not said a word.
When Luo Mu's eyes fell on Zhulan's face, he found that Zhulan was stunned.
Seeing her expression, Luo Mu suddenly remembered that although Zhulan liked sweets in the setting, her favorite was... ice cream! ?
Zhulan's dull gaze instantly turned into a hint of impatience after she digested the information.
If she didn't have work as Sinnoh Champion and archaeological work to do after attending the Dragon's Feast, she would have headed to the Padia region first to visit Luo Mu's farm.
The pure big milk tank Moo Moo milk and the slightly grassy goat milk of her mount lamb mixed with matcha ice cream, just thinking about it, Zhulan has an urge to drop everything she is doing and go taste the delicious food.
Unfortunately, reason told Zhulan that this was not possible.
Before they could continue chatting, it seemed that the time had come. The night completely enveloped the sky, and the bright lights illuminated the manor of the Dragon Clan as if it were daytime.
The next moment, a strong wind came from the sky with just the right force, not causing any trouble or arousing any disgust, but just enough to announce its existence.
In everyone's sight, a restrained Dragonite appeared in the sky, and on the back of Dragonite was the Four Heavenly Kings of the Kanto League and the champion of the Johto League, Adu!
Zhu Lan said with great interest: "You have perfect control over your power. Interesting."
next moment.
Amidst the exclamations, A'du jumped down directly from a height of one hundred meters. His black cloak with red inside fluttered, and as A'du landed steadily on the ground, everything returned to calm.
The corner of Luo Mu's mouth twitched. Are you people in Guandu City so abstract? It's a hundred meters high.
Shaka and Doracena did see a clue.
Xia Ka said in a deep voice: "That Dragonite used the power of wind to offset most of the force generated by falling."
Dorasena maintained a cheerful attitude the whole time: "With the well-trained body of the investigator and his 100% trust in Dragonite, he was able to make such a stunning appearance. He is not only good at dragon attributes, but also very good at flying attributes."
Xia Ka nodded slightly. He usually wrestled with the Double Axe War Dragon, the Red-faced Dragon and the Violent Flying Dragon, but at this moment he actually had the desire to wrestle with A'du to see whose body was stronger.
As A'du appeared on the scene and became the focus of everyone present, Xiao Zhuang also came to the scene with a very elderly man.
The old man introduced himself as the Dragon Elder, the manager of the dragon's lair.
The Dragon Elder smiled as he looked at the dragon attribute trainers from all over the world. He first welcomed their arrival and then said, "Today, we are just the appetizers of this Dragon Feast. We want to thank all the guests for attending this event held by our Dragon Clan."
"After tonight's banquet is over, the real event of the Dragon Feast - the Dragon Cave Trial - will be held in this place tomorrow morning!"
"On behalf of the Dragon Clan, I promise here that any trainer who passes through the numerous obstacles at the entrance of the Dragon Cave and reaches the interior of the Dragon Cave can choose a dragon-attribute Pokémon or other attribute Pokémon with dragon blood in the Dragon Cave, even the representative Pokémon of our Dragon Clan, such as Militar, Haxorus, and Dragonite, are also eligible."
"Of course, if you pass the hidden test, and your Pokémon happens to be a dragon attribute, and can learn the move "Super Speed", I will be the one to give you the secret super speed technique passed down from generation to generation by the dragon family!"
(End of this chapter)