The old village chief's giant vine was powerful, but facing so many Mankey and Primeape, it was difficult for him to handle them alone.
The other patrol members were relatively weaker; their Pokémon were usually trained for farm work and lacked combat experience, naturally falling short compared to these wild Mankey.
Wen Qi looked at the eager Mankey and Primeape, a plan already forming in his mind.
He turned to the old village chief and said in a deep voice, "Old village chief, leave the ordinary Mankey to you. I'll handle the three Primeape."
The old village chief trusted Wen Qi's strength and nodded in agreement, advising, "Alright, Wen Qi, but be careful. If you can't beat them, try to stall for time. We'll deal with the Mankey here as quickly as possible."
Wen Qi nodded, then opened his Poké Ball to release his Pokémon—Venomoth, Torterra, and Growlithe.
The old village chief and the others were already amazed when they saw Venomoth, a high-level Pokémon, and they grew even more envious when they spotted the rare Growlithe.
However, when they saw the enormous Torterra Wen Qi summoned, they were left in sheer astonishment.
They marveled inwardly at the Torterra's massive size, far surpassing any Torterra they had ever seen.
Its aura was equally imposing; though it hadn't evolved, its powerful presence was not to be underestimated.
Wen Qi noticed their surprised expressions and felt a secret pride, but he kept his composure and simply reminded them, "Old village chief, get ready. Those Mankey are about to charge."
The old village chief snapped back to reality and immediately rallied everyone to prepare for battle.
Wen Qi sent Venomoth over to assist the old village chief's group against the Mankey.
Given the sheer number of Mankey and the limited Pokémon on the old village chief's side, Venomoth's psychic interference was needed to ease the pressure.
Meanwhile, Wen Qi kept Growlithe by his side for protection, while having his Gogoat and Torterra work together to take down the three Primeape as quickly as possible.
He trusted that his Pokémon were strong enough to handle these challenges.
Sure enough, when the three Primeape saw Torterra and Gogoat charging at them, they roared in fury and prepared to attack.
However, Wen Qi had Gogoat use Razor Leaf to strike them, successfully drawing their attention.
Wen Qi felt little fear as he watched the three Primeape.
He knew his Pokémon were powerful enough to easily handle these opponents.
So, he let Torterra and Gogoat fight on their own while he observed the battle from the sidelines.
As the fight began, Torterra immediately showcased its strength.
It swung its sturdy limbs, carving patches of Grassy Terrain into the ground.
These patches not only provided a steady stream of energy for Torterra and Gogoat but also significantly boosted their movement speed.
Then, Torterra launched its first attack.
It leaped up and stomped heavily on the ground, producing a deafening sound.
However, the Primeape dodged the attack nimbly, quickly gathering together to focus their energy for a more powerful strike.
Seeing this, Gogoat charged forward fearlessly.
It took a deep breath and began using Bulk Up.
As its muscles swelled and power accumulated, its aura grew stronger, like an unshakable mountain.
Just as the Primeape were about to attack, Gogoat rushed at them.
It moved so fast it was a blur, like a lightning bolt, and then used Wild Charge.
The blow struck one Primeape directly, sending it flying out of the battlefield.
Torterra didn't idle either; it quickly adjusted its stance and aimed at another Primeape.
It gathered an Energy Ball and fired it at the Primeape.
The Energy Ball arced through the air and hit its target precisely. The Primeape fell to the ground in pain, losing its combat ability.
The last Primeape, terrified, tried to flee, but Torterra and Gogoat didn't give it a chance.
They coordinated seamlessly, chasing it from front and back. Under their combined assault, the Primeape was defeated.
In less than three minutes, Wen Qi had easily taken down three high-level Primeape with the strength of Torterra and Gogoat.
He stood aside, watching the battlefield with a smug sense of satisfaction.
By then, the village chief's side had also made significant progress.
The giant vine's power was indeed formidable; it took on ten Mankey at once, forcing them to retreat.
The other team members, though not faring as well in combat, managed to hold their ground. Venomoth continuously used psychic interference on the Mankey, providing invaluable support to the village chief.
Seeing this, Wen Qi didn't stay idle. He had Gogoat and Torterra charge into the Mankey group and launch attacks.
Torterra and Gogoat were incredibly powerful, working in perfect sync to strike the Mankey from front and back. Each Mankey was defeated with a single blow.
Soon, all the Mankey were taken down by Torterra and Gogoat, lying on the ground.
Looking at the scattered Mankey and Primeape, Wen Qi walked over to the old village chief and asked, "Old village chief, what should we do with these Mankey and Primeape?"
The old village chief's eyes flickered with thought as he surveyed the fallen Pokémon.
After a moment's pause, he said, "These Mankey and Primeape may be fierce, but they're still Pokémon. We shouldn't harm them recklessly. We should return them to the forest and let them continue living there."
Wen Qi nodded in agreement.
He understood the value of Pokémon and the preciousness of life, unwilling to harm them unnecessarily.
So, he summoned his Poké Balls and collected the injured Mankey and Primeape, planning to release them back into the forest.
The old village chief watched Wen Qi's actions with deep gratitude.
He knew that without Wen Qi's timely arrival and help, they would have struggled to handle this rampaging group of Mankey.
He thanked Wen Qi.
"How should we handle these Mankey? Surely we won't just eliminate them all?" Wen Qi asked with concern.
The old village chief shook his head and replied gently, "We won't be that cruel. Even though they attacked us, we can't harm life recklessly."
"For Pokémon that attack humans, we usually capture them with Poké Balls and hand them over to the police station," the old village chief explained. "Once the search party returns to the village, we'll give them the captured Pokémon."
"Oh, I see." Wen Qi sighed in relief. "I've heard that as long as these Pokémon don't show obvious violent tendencies, they're usually returned to the forest, right?"
"That's correct." The old village chief nodded. "It's also to protect the ecological environment and the rights of Pokémon."
Wen Qi felt this approach was reasonable; after all, killing wasn't the best way to solve problems.
Though everyone's Pokémon were exhausted and some even slightly injured, under Wen Qi's direction, Torterra released Grassy Terrain, and the Pokémon quickly recovered their energy.
Even the old village chief's giant vine felt an unprecedented sense of comfort and ease in this vibrant field.