Zhang Heng’s mind kept replaying what Tianwang Ou had said: “How to cultivate a Water and Ground-type Pokémon?”
How to evolve Mudkip? This was one of the problems he was currently facing.
Since coming out of the Water Tower trial, Mudkip’s level had already reached 17, far exceeding the evolution level of Mudkip in the original world’s game.
However, Mudkip showed no signs of evolving, and Zhang Heng had not yet truly witnessed a Pokémon’s evolution since arriving in this Pokémon world.
Since the opportunity was at hand, he naturally had to seize it.
“Aunt Ou, can you teach me? About the cultivation method for Water and Ground-type Pokémon.”
Aunt Ou smiled slyly; this child had finally taken the bait.
She said, “Then do you want to become my disciple? After all, the Water and Ground-type Seismitoad is my trump card; I relied on it to get into the top 50 of the Elite rankings.
If I directly teach you the cultivation method for Water and Ground-type Pokémon, then I won’t have any secret weapons left.”
At this moment, Uncle Luo did not speak to stop them, as it was clear that Tianwang Ou genuinely wanted to take Zhang Heng as her disciple, and if Zhang Heng wanted to become a Water-type Trainer in the future, having a predecessor to guide him would be more suitable.
He left all the decision-making to Zhang Heng, letting him decide for himself.
Without Mega Evolution, Seismitoad is a superior alternative to Swampert because it possesses the excellent ability Swift Swim in Rainy Day conditions, doubling its speed under Rainy Day.
Coupled with a powerful move pool, such as Earthquake, Hyper Beam, and Power Whip, it can deliver unexpected blows to the opponent.
Zhang Heng hesitated for a moment but still decided to refuse, as he wanted to become not just a Water-type Trainer, but a dual-type Water and Dragon-type Trainer.
Just as he was about to speak, Tianwang Ou interrupted him, saying, “Alright, I was just teasing you.
Look at how conflicted you are.
After you return from the prison, if you have time, come find me in Yangcheng, and I’ll teach you then.”
This made Zhang Heng blush; he had already thought about how to politely decline, but he didn’t expect her to just be teasing him.
“Anyway, thank you in advance, Aunt Ou.
Time is pressing, so we’ll head to the prison first.”
After speaking, Zhang Heng got into the car.
Uncle Luo started the car and drove forward, followed by a rescue vehicle carrying the severely injured Darmanitan.
After a period of bumpy travel, they finally arrived at Goose City Prison.
The prison was located in a remote area, with gray high walls reaching into the sky, dense Electric Net at the top, heavy iron gates tightly shut, strict guard posts, and an austere atmosphere permeating the surroundings.
A guard on the high wall held a submachine gun, with an Arcanine standing beside him.
He shouted loudly, “Only medical personnel and the injured are allowed to enter the prison to go to the Affiliated Hospital.
Everyone else is prohibited from entering!”
“Xiao Heng, do your best, but don’t overexert yourself.
This is a Rotom.
If you have the chance, you can use it to help you find an Evolution Stone.”
As Uncle Luo spoke, he pulled out an Ultra Ball from his waist and handed it to Zhang Heng, giving him an extra measure of confidence.
Qi Shu, looking a bit worried, said, “Brother Xiao Heng, be careful.”
Zhang Heng reached out and took the Ultra Ball, then picked up the bag of medical equipment and said, “Don’t worry, I’m going in.”
Only Zhang Heng and the rescue vehicle carrying the injured entered the prison gate; everyone else could only watch Zhang Heng walk into the prison.
As Zhang Heng stepped through the prison gate, the heavy, specially made iron door slowly closed, emitting a deep echo, as if announcing a resolute separation from the outside world.
The tall, thick walls, constructed from austere gray stone blocks, seemed to reach directly into the clouds when looked up at, inspiring awe.
Two prison guards and two symbolic Pokémon of the Huaguo Police Department, a pure Fire-type Arcanine and a pure electric-type Luxray, greeted Zhang Heng and the rescue vehicle as they passed through the checkpoint.
Zhang Heng, however, was drawn to the imposing appearance of Arcanine and Luxray.
Although Luxray is called a cat, its appearance is more similar to an adult lion, with most of its body covered in fluffy black fur.
Arcanine, in the Pokédex, is referred to as a Pokémon from ancient Huaguo legends.
The color schemes on these two Pokémon were also extremely striking, giving off a solemn feeling that represented official authority.
At this moment, the guard spoke, saying, “Medical personnel, please follow me to register.
The rescue vehicle can drive directly to the hospital.
You may leave after handing over the injured.”
Zhang Heng followed the guard to the office to register, but shortly after entering the prison.
He felt a slight tingling sensation on his skin, even hearing a faint crackling sound, emitting a “chirping” noise.
His hair also involuntarily stood on end.
He wondered to himself, “Hmm? What’s this? This is a sign of being Lock-On by a Thunderbolt in nature.”
In nature, if a Thunderbolt incident occurs, signs can be found beforehand, such as Zhang Heng’s current situation, with increased static electricity on his body and enhanced surrounding electromagnetic radiation.
The water scroll on Zhang Heng’s wrist and the Water-type energy of Walking Wake in the Dive Ball involuntarily released, resisting this strange electromagnetic phenomenon.
The guard, seeing Zhang Heng standing still like a statue, couldn’t help but ask, “Young man, what’s wrong?”
“No… nothing.
Just now, I felt like I was Lock-On, like I was being…”
The guard interjected, saying, “Like being Lock-On by lightning, feeling like in the next second, you’ll be struck by the electric glow of a clear sky Thunderclap.
Right?”
“Yes, that’s exactly the strange feeling.
Do you get it too?”
“No need to worry.
The one guarding this prison isn’t a powerful Trainer, but a powerful Electric-type Pokémon.
Anyone who enters the range of this prison will be affected by its electricity, making those lawbreakers or those who want to steal treasures in the prison hesitate.
It was the same for me when I first arrived.”
The guard introduced the prison’s situation to Zhang Heng while handing him a specially made prison identification tag.
He then continued, “This identification tag has magnetic information left by that Pokémon.
As long as you wear it, you won’t be affected by its electricity, nor will you be attacked.”
This setting was particularly novel to Zhang Heng; he had never even heard of it before.
Zhang Heng reached out and took the identification tag, asking, “Thank you.
Excuse me… what kind of Pokémon is guarding the prison?
Can you tell me?”
The guard looked at Zhang Heng meaningfully and said, “If I told you it was Raikou, would you believe me?”
“Ah? The legendary Raikou? It… it shouldn’t be.”
“Actually, I’m also a newly assigned guard to this prison.
I’ve asked many seniors, and they also don’t know what kind of guardian legendary Pokémon it is.”
Upon hearing this, Zhang Heng also breathed a sigh of relief, saying, “Really, I scared myself…”
