“Mr. Xiao Mao, thank you so much.”
“Rest assured, I will not let Team Rocket escape from our grasp.”
Upon learning about the events in Da Sha Valley, Officer Jenny was extremely grateful for Xiao Mao’s assistance. She also assured him that the police department would not make any mistakes again.
After all, for the police, an escape of criminals is a major dereliction of duty. This time, the three Team Rocket members would definitely be imprisoned in a prison with better security.
But, with the abilities of the three Team Rocket members, it was a matter of course that they could escape.
After all, Mr. Nanbu had connections with Interpol and even a murky relationship with Mr. Dan, so it wouldn't be a big problem for him to get the three Team Rocket members out.
“Then I’ll trouble you, Officer Jenny.” Xiao Mao nodded.
Later, Officer Jenny announced to the public that there was a risk of a collapse in Da Sha Valley and prohibited anyone from entering.
Although it was said to be prohibited, the Pokémon League naturally sent people here to investigate, mainly to see if there were any ancient Pokémon left.
Currently, the fossil revival technology is not very mature, so ancient Pokémon are naturally rare Pokémon. Once the fossil revival technology matures, ancient Pokémon will no longer be rare Pokémon, but that is at least three or four years away.
Xiao Mao did not intend to travel with Ash and the others.
Ash and his friends continued on their journey.
Xiao Mao and Nessa returned to the nearest city.
After all, Xiao Mao had just caught the ancient Pokémon, and he intended to train the Aerodactyl.
…!
They went back to the city.
Xiao Mao and Nessa went to the Pokémon Center, and Xiao Mao hurriedly called Professor Oak, asking him to send the Aerodactyl over.
“Xiao Mao, you’re too hasty. I just finished feeding them.”
Professor Oak was unhappy. He finally had a chance to research Aerodactyl, and had just finished feeding the nine Pokémon, when Xiao Mao called to ask for the Aerodactyl.
“Grandpa, didn’t you keep a few ancient Pokémon for yourself? I want to train the Aerodactyl myself. Once it’s trained, I’ll send it back to you.” Xiao Mao said.
“Alright.” After all, it was Xiao Mao’s Pokémon, so Professor Oak couldn’t say anything. He also told Xiao Mao about his findings.
“Xiao Mao, I just extracted some tissue samples from these nine Pokémon and studied them. They are still very young, about 5 to 7 years old. They did not survive from ancient times. It’s probably because of the lack of food underground, they developed the habit of hibernation.” Professor Oak said.
“I see. Then, Grandpa, please send the Aerodactyl over quickly.” Xiao Mao said.
“Okay, but your Pokémon slots are full. Which Pokémon are you going to send back?” Professor Oak asked.
“Exeggcute.”
Thus, Xiao Mao used Exeggcute to trade for the Aerodactyl.
“Grandpa, I got the Poké Ball, bye.” Having received the Aerodactyl, Xiao Mao hung up the phone.
Coming to the public training ground, Xiao Mao looked at the Poké Ball in his hand.
“Aerodactyl, let’s see your stats.”
【Pokémon: Aerodactyl】
【Type: Rock, Flying】
【Level: 45】
【Potential: Champion】
【Ability: Sturdy Head (Even if using moves that inflict recoil damage, it does not suffer recoil damage.)】
【Moves: Bite, Peck, Screech, Rock Slide, Crunch, Ancient Power, Iron Head, Flame Fang, Take Down, Rock Slide.】
【Friendship: 120 (max: 255)】
“Its friendship is actually 120. It seems this Aerodactyl still abides by the law of the strong. It was defeated by me, so it obediently listens to me.” Xiao Mao thought to himself.
Xiao Mao had been thinking about whether or not to use a Rare Candy to level up the Aerodactyl to increase its friendship. Now he didn't need to.
“Aerodactyl, come out.” Xiao Mao released the Aerodactyl.
“Ah!”
The Aerodactyl let out a hoarse cry, silently staring at Xiao Mao.
“Come, put the Soothe Bell in your item space.” Xiao Mao took out the Soothe Bell and handed it to the Aerodactyl.
The Aerodactyl lowered its head, took the Soothe Bell, and put it away in its item space.
Xiao Mao touched the Aerodactyl. Its skin was very hard and rough, like touching a rock.
Xiao Mao taught the Aerodactyl the move Rock Blast.
“Ah?”
The Aerodactyl was stunned. It felt that it had mastered a new move and looked at Xiao Mao with a doubtful expression.
“This is a secret between us, don’t tell anyone. Listen to me carefully, I will help you become stronger.” Xiao Mao said.
“Ah.”
The Aerodactyl nodded. After experiencing the benefits of learning a new move, its previous resistance disappeared.
“Go back in.” Xiao Mao put the Aerodactyl back in its Poké Ball.
“I should consider teaching my Pokémon Fly.” Xiao Mao said.
Although he had a Pidgeot, a Crobat and an Aerodactyl, he could ride them, but Pokémon cannot carry people at full speed, because human bodies cannot withstand high-speed wind resistance. Once the Pokémon accelerates to full speed, people will be blown away, even with protective gear.
For example, Pidgeot’s full speed is Mach 2, which is 2,448 kilometers per hour. Even if people in the Pokémon world have strong physiques, they cannot withstand such speeds.
If you want to ride a Pokémon, and you want the Pokémon to fly at full speed, you must teach the Pokémon Fly.
In the game, only those who have learned Fly can reach another city at will.
It’s the same in reality. If you want to ride a Pokémon to fly at full speed, you must teach the Pokémon Fly.
Pokémon that have learned Fly can use the power of the wind to build an air shield around their bodies. This air shield can block wind resistance and allow the Pokémon to fly at full speed, and it is also more energy-efficient.
Fly can be taught, and there are teaching places in various regions. The cost for each Pokémon to learn is 30,000 yen, which is not expensive.
Having decided on his future course, Xiao Mao went to discuss with Nessa.
“I have no objections. It’s a pity that I don’t have any Flying-type Pokémon.” Nessa did not object after hearing Xiao Mao’s travel plans. She just felt sorry that she didn’t have any Flying-type Pokémon, otherwise she could go learn it too.
“Why don’t you train a Flying-type Pokémon? What do you think?” Xiao Mao suggested.
There are Psychic/Flying dual-type Pokémon, but they are all too weak, and their appearances are not high, the only one that is more qualified is the Hisuian Braviary.
But Hisuian Braviary can only evolve under the environment of the Hisui Region. In the modern environment, it can only evolve into a Normal/Flying Braviary.
“No need. I’m going to see if I have a chance to catch a Skarmory.” Nessa said.
Xiao Mao just smiled. Skarmory is too hard to catch, so it can only depend on Nessa’s own luck.