Fortunately, the Scizor had experienced quite a bit in the wild before. Though not very old, it was already an adult. Even if it used more treasures now to rapidly improve, it wouldn't hinder its potential.
Soon, the Scizor finished eating the energy cubes, and Wen Qi took out two Bug Essences and one Steel Essence.
Since Scizor is primarily Bug-type with Steel as a secondary, it needed more Bug Essences and fewer Steel ones to maintain balance.
In Wen Qi's hand lay four treasures emitting strange glows—two Bug Essences, one Steel Essence, and one Life Essence.
As Wen Qi picked up the Bug Essence, a sense of awe welled up in his heart.
"Can this tiny essence really bring such a huge change to Scizor?" he pondered silently.
The Bug Essence was like a dazzling green gem, crystal clear, with countless tiny insect-like forms writhing inside. Its glow was soft and full of life, as if containing the mysterious power unique to Bug-types.
When Scizor consumed the two Bug Essences, it began to undergo wondrous changes.
First, its already sharp eyes grew even brighter, as if they could see through everything. Faint Bug-type patterns emerged on its body surface, shimmering with a pale green light, like ancient Bug-type runes awakening.
Over time, Scizor's movements became more agile and swift, as if aligning more closely with its Bug-type instincts. Its strength quietly increased, and its pincers swung with a fierce, Bug-type vigor.
Next, Wen Qi turned his gaze to the Steel Essence, his hand unconsciously tightening.
"This Steel Essence will make Scizor as tough as steel," he thought, imagining Scizor clad in a steel armor, looking majestic.
But he also worried whether this powerful force might bring side effects or cause Scizor to lose some of its original traits.
"Please let this succeed, Scizor," Wen Qi silently prayed, hoping everything would go smoothly.
The Steel Essence had a silver-gray luster, hard and cold, shaped like a meticulously crafted metal block. Its glow was sharp and firm, giving a sense of indestructibility.
As the Steel Essence merged into Scizor's body, its shell began to change dramatically. A fine metallic texture gradually covered its already hard carapace, gleaming with a cold light. Its pincers grew larger and sturdier, as if they could easily cut through steel. Scizor's entire body seemed reshaped by steel, exuding a powerful aura. Its movements became steadier and more forceful, each step carrying the weight of metal, like a moving steel fortress.
When Wen Qi picked up the Life Essence, his heart was filled with emotion. He deeply understood how precious and miraculous the power of life was.
"With this Life Essence, Scizor will surely radiate even stronger vitality," he thought, envisioning Scizor brimming with energy under its nourishment, quickly recovering from any injury. He could almost see Scizor standing up again and again in battle, fighting bravely, and his heart swelled with affection and care for it.
The Life Essence was like a beating golden heart, its glow warm and dazzling. It seemed to contain endless vitality, capable of granting life and vigor to all things.
When the Life Essence entered Scizor's body, a surge of life force instantly flowed through it. Any fatigue or damage Scizor might have had was quickly repaired, and its complexion became exceptionally healthy and rosy. Its wings began to shine with a brighter luster, flapping with a powerful wave of life energy. Scizor's body seemed infused with boundless vitality, greatly enhancing its stamina, allowing it to sustain high-intensity battles and actions.
Throughout this process, Scizor's aura grew stronger and more stable, as if reborn, full of life and power.
As the effects of these three essences continued to manifest, Scizor's changes became more pronounced. Its body began to emit a unique aura blending Bug, Steel, and Life, inspiring awe. Its potential steadily improved, with its already excellent talents further unearthed and strengthened. Its level rose steadily, every cell evolving and transforming.
Scizor's size gradually increased, making it look like an ancient Bug-type warrior. Its pincers gleamed with steel's cold light, Bug-type patterns flickered faintly in the glow, and golden life energy flowed across its wings. Its movements became both swift and precise, each attack carrying unparalleled power. In battle, it was like a lightning bolt, delivering fatal blows to enemies in an instant. It was no longer just an ordinary Scizor but a powerful being fused with three essences.
Wen Qi watched the dramatically changed Scizor, his heart filled with shock and joy. He knew that after this enhancement, Scizor would become his strongest partner and ally, giving him greater confidence for tomorrow's forest expedition.
Now, Scizor stood at 2.2 meters tall, thirty centimeters taller than before, but its body had become even more balanced. There was no bulkiness from the sudden size increase; though its larger frame might slightly affect speed, it wasn't a major issue.
Wen Qi checked Scizor's information through the system:
Pokémon: Scizor Level: 52 Type: Bug + Steel Ability: Technician (Boosts the power of low-power moves when attacking) Potential: Light Blue Moves: Leer (Proficient), Quick Attack (Mastered), Fury Cutter (Mastered), False Swipe (Proficient), Wing Attack (Proficient), Double Team (Mastered), Double Hit (Mastered), Slash (Mastered), Focus Energy (Mastered), Agility (Mastered), Air Slash (Proficient), X-Scissor (Mastered), Swords Dance (Mastered), Close Combat (Mastered), Substitute (Proficient), Metal Claw (Mastered), Iron Defense (Proficient), Iron Head (Proficient), Acrobatics (Proficient), Rain Dance (Proficient), Protect (Proficient), Double-Edge (Proficient), Hyper Beam (Proficient), Steel Beam (Beginner), Flash Cannon (Beginner), Giga Impact (Beginner)
Seeing Scizor's potential and level, Wen Qi felt lucky—its potential had actually risen to Light Blue, though its level hadn't increased much. Most of the energy had likely gone into improving its potential, so it only gained two levels, but that was still a qualitative leap.
From today onward, Wen Qi possessed a Gym-level Pokémon.
While Wen Qi was overjoyed at Scizor's enhanced strength and potential, the situation between Jiang Tiansheng and Venusaur was becoming delicate.