[Caught Tentacool, rewarded with 1 Supersonic tm.]
[Caught Tentacool, rewarded with 1 Wrap tm.]
[Caught Tentacool, rewarded with 1 energy cube.] *N
[Caught Tentacool, rewarded with 1 Poison Sting tm.]
[Caught Tentacool, rewarded with 1 Acid tm.]
"Sweet!"
Adrian shouted in excitement, getting more and more thrilled as he continued fishing.
He really loved the feeling of catching fish one after another.
However, as he caught more and more Tentacool, Adrian noticed that the number of Tentacool gathering around was also increasing. They were attracted by Adrian's bait, and some had even been caught by him before.
"Nyu~ Nyu~ Nyu~"
Some Tentacool floated on the surface, while others were half-submerged in the sea.
But without exception, the red agate-like transparent objects on these Tentacool's heads were all flashing with red light.
This was a sign that the Tentacool were communicating and linking up!
*Hiss*~ "Are these Tentacool trying to take me down and just snatch the bait?"
Adrian thought of a possibility, and his back was instantly drenched in cold sweat.
Compared to other Water-type pokémon, the Tentacool line was clearly more aggressive. Their evolved form, Tentacruel, even had the nickname 'Bully of the Sea,' sharing its reputation with Carvanha and Sharpedo.
"Come out, Gyarados!"
Thinking of this, Adrian quickly released Gyarados.
At this moment, only Gyarados's terrifying size and pressure could give Adrian a sense of security.
As for Pikachu's lightning, it might also cause massive damage to these Tentacool, but he was more afraid that the current would be conducted to the boat, damaging the engine in the cabin.
"Roar~"
Accompanied by a massive roar, the ferocious Gyarados appeared.
Hum!
Being out at sea, Sea Kings Authority was fully activated, and Gyarados's aura began to climb steadily.
A fifty percent increase in all stats was absolutely a terrifying change.
Under the enhancement of Sea Kings Authority, Gyarados was like a king of the sea, exuding majesty without even trying.
"Roar~"
When it looked down disdainfully at the Tentacool, even the Tentacool, who were in a group and had a clear numerical advantage, immediately scattered like birds and beasts.
In the hearts of the Tentacool, they couldn't even muster a single thought of resistance.
"Whew~ Finally safe!"
Watching the Tentacool's encirclement disperse, Adrian also breathed a great sigh of relief, remarking, "At critical moments, Gyarados is indeed the most reliable."
"Pika?"
"Yuer?"
Pikachu and Dratini couldn't help but pout upon hearing this, clearly very dissatisfied.
However, when Gyarados's gaze swept over, they immediately retracted their expressions, not daring to say another word.
Beep beep beep!
Just then, Adrian's phone suddenly rang.
Picking up the phone to look, Adrian couldn't help but be stunned; it was actually Iono calling.
And it wasn't a voice call, but a video call!
"This——"
Adrian was dazed for a moment, feeling a bit nervous.
The person on the other side was the Paldea Region's one and only designated cutie, and also a world-class super influencer, calling him via video without any warning.
"Dratini, come back for now!"
After recalling Dratini, Adrian took a deep breath and answered the call.
"Iono is here!!!"
On the phone screen, a young girl wearing strange punk clothes with bright eyes and white teeth suddenly popped out, looking very playful and lively.
It was precisely the Levincia Gym Leader of the Paldea Region—Iono!
"Did I scare you by jumping out like that? Te-hee!"
After Iono appeared, she kept covering her mouth and giggling, while looking at Adrian with an expectant face.
Adrian nodded at the camera and said truthfully, "I was indeed a bit startled, Iono-sensei!"
"Te-hee!"
Hearing this, Iono became even more proud, swaying her punk clothes with both hands and even spinning three times in place.
This was exactly the effect she wanted!
Even though this wasn't a live stream, capturing people's attention was an instinct carved into her marrow.
The camera slowly zoomed out, and Adrian saw Iono's full body. She had a black band tied around her leg and was wearing short boots with lightning patterns.
"Haiya~ Haiya~"
And behind Iono, there was a round pokémon with a blue-green head and back, a grey-black belly, and a yellow 'power-generating navel' on its stomach.
It was precisely the Electric-type pokémon—Bellibolt!
As Iono's signature pokémon, Bellibolt was acting as the hype man behind her, constantly wiggling its belly, looking very comical.
Cute!
Playful!
Lively!
This was Adrian's first impression upon seeing Iono.
"Iono is so cute!"
Adrian couldn't help but praise her in his heart.
"Iono-sensei, thank you for following me and giving me gifts. To be honest, even though you only appeared in my live stream for a few minutes last time, you caused my follower count to double instantly."
Adrian thanked Iono sincerely and praised her with a thumbs up, "As expected of Iono-sama!"
"It's nothing, it's nothing!"
Iono waved her hand, appearing quite nonchalant, but in reality, she was delighted.
Because the feeling of being recognized was undoubtedly great!
"Oh, let's not talk about that for now."
Being praised by Adrian made her a bit embarrassed, so Iono quickly changed the subject, "Adrian, I'm really surprised that you could develop Pichu's Lightning Rod ability to such a degree. Even I, as an Electric-type Gym Leader, can't guarantee I could do the same!"
In the process of Adrian's Pichu fighting Lt. Surge's Raichu, although it almost failed by being overcharged, its performance was obvious to all.
In terms of the Lightning Rod ability, even many Pikachu couldn't compare.
"And I noticed that the moves the pokémon you train have mastered seem to be very diverse. For example, Pikachu not only knows Electric-type moves, but has also learned moves like Surf and Draining Kiss, which are quite difficult for a normal Pichu to master."
Iono blinked, first looking at Adrian with curiosity, then sighed, "Speaking of which, I also have a Helioptile I'm training. I've always wanted it to learn the move Surf to expand its coverage, but it just can't seem to learn it."
"Helioptile? Wants to learn the move Surf?"
Hearing this, Adrian couldn't help but raise an eyebrow, the corners of his mouth uncontrollably curling up.
When it came to teaching skills, Adrian was all too familiar.
After all, he had just returned from the Dragon Sanctuary and had conveniently brought back a Dratini.
Thinking of this, Adrian squinted and smiled, "Iono-sensei, speaking of which, I happen to have some experience in teaching moves. If your Helioptile wants to learn the move Surf, I might be able to help."
"Really?"
On the other side of the phone screen, Iono's large eyes sparkled, looking as if she wanted to crawl out of the screen to thank Adrian.
Seeing Iono's sparkling eyes, Adrian's heart almost melted.
"Of course!"
Restraining his emotions, Adrian said with a face full of confidence, "Pichu's Surf move was taught by me personally! Although Helioptile's compatibility with Surf isn't high, can it be any lower than Pichu's?"
After saying that, Adrian glanced at the fishing space again, where a Surf tm was floating.
This was precisely the reward Adrian had just gotten from catching a Tentacool.
Seeing Iono's pleasantly surprised expression, Adrian couldn't help but slowly curl up the corners of his mouth, saying leisurely, "So, what will you pay? Iono-sama!"
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