The faint green glow radiating from the Torterra was like soft moonlight spilling down, bringing a tranquil and mysterious power to the area.
On this verdant land, the Torterra seemed to become a guardian spirit, its presence offering endless comfort and hope to the Pokémon.
The Torterra's Grassy Terrain was like a magical oasis, gently caressing every Pokémon. Whether it was the battered Mightyena or the groaning Beedrill, they all gradually regained vitality under the nourishment of this oasis. Lying on the soft grass, they felt the healing power emanating from the Torterra, as if immersed in a peaceful and serene dream.
Suddenly, the Torterra's body jolted violently, and the green light on it became even more dazzling, like the brightest star in the night sky.
Wen Qi immediately sensed something was wrong. His eyes widened as he stared intently at the Torterra, afraid to miss any detail.
He saw the Torterra's aura growing stronger and stronger, an indescribable presence radiating from it. Its body seemed to be swelling, releasing boundless energy.
Wen Qi's heart surged with excitement. Could it be... the Torterra was about to break through?
He knew that a Pokémon's breakthrough was an extremely rare opportunity. Once successful, its strength would be greatly enhanced. For them, this was undoubtedly a huge piece of good news.
Ignoring the presence of others around, Wen Qi quickly pulled a pile of high-grade Grass-type energy cubes and some energy-replenishing potions from his backpack. These were the nutritional supplements he had carefully prepared for the Torterra, and now was the perfect time to use them.
He swiftly stuffed the energy cubes and potions into the Torterra's mouth, letting it replenish its energy as quickly as possible.
The Torterra seemed to sense the opportunity for a breakthrough as well. It devoured these supplements in large gulps, and the green light around its body grew even more dazzling.
Then, the Torterra began to use its signature move—Ingrain. It extended thick roots deep into the ground, as if drawing power from the earth. Its body started trembling continuously, as if engaged in a fierce internal struggle.
Wen Qi clenched his fists nervously, knowing this was the critical moment for the Torterra's breakthrough. He silently prayed for the Torterra, hoping it would succeed.
At that moment, the entire village seemed to hold its breath, waiting for the Torterra's transformation.
Finally, after a fierce struggle, the Torterra's body jolted once more, and a powerful energy burst forth from it. Its body became more robust, and its presence grew even stronger.
Wen Qi jumped up in excitement, knowing the Torterra had successfully broken through! He couldn't help but cheer and celebrate the Torterra's achievement.
The Torterra slowly opened its eyes, now shining with a brighter light. It gently shook its head, as if feeling the changes in its body. Then, it turned around and looked at Wen Qi.
Wen Qi stepped forward and gently stroked the Torterra's head, feeling its tough yet warm skin. He felt immense relief and pride, knowing this was the result of their joint efforts. They had gone through countless adventures and challenges together, and now they had finally witnessed the Torterra's breakthrough. This sense of achievement and joy was beyond words.
At that moment, Wen Qi took out his Pokédex to check the Torterra's information.
Pokémon: Torterra Level: 31 Type: Grass Ability: Overgrow (Boosts Grass-type moves when HP is low) Talent: Light Blue Moves: Tackle (Proficient), Withdraw (Proficient), Absorb (Expert), Ingrain (Expert), Growth (Expert), Synthesis (Proficient), Razor Leaf (Proficient), Energy Ball (Expert), Earth Power (Proficient, Variant), Grassy Terrain (Proficient, Variant), Giga Drain (Expert), Leech Seed (Proficient), Bite (Proficient), Stomp (Proficient), Frenzy Plant (Proficient), Protect (Proficient), Giga Impact (Proficient), Rest (Proficient), Sleep Talk (Proficient)
This boost had made the Torterra a high-level Pokémon, just one step away from evolving into Torterra.
However, at this moment, Wen Qi made an unexpected decision—he put an Everstone on the Torterra to suppress its evolution.
He knew that although the Torterra's strength had reached the standard for evolution, it was still too young. Evolving too quickly might negatively impact its growth. More importantly, Wen Qi wanted to use the power of evolution to further enhance the Torterra's talent. If it evolved now, it wouldn't be able to harness that power, making it much harder to improve its talent later.
After the village elder and the villagers rested for a while, the elder received a phone call.
He walked over to Wen Qi and said, "Wen Qi, someone from above just called me, saying the city search team will be arriving at the village soon. They want me to receive them. If you're free, come with me."
Wen Qi initially didn't want to go, but he suddenly received a message from Zhou Zhiwen, which read: "I'll be arriving at your village soon."
Considering Zhou Zhiwen was an acquaintance, Wen Qi decided to go meet him. So, he replied, "Sure! Village elder, I'll go with you."
Then, Wen Qi rode his Gogoat, carrying the village elder, and quickly arrived at the village entrance. Fortunately, the Gogoat was large enough to carry two people.
They saw that the usually bustling exit was now almost empty. Most villagers were hiding in their homes, afraid to go out. Although the village had patrols, many wild Pokémon were still hiding in the village. If they weren't driven out promptly, the villagers' safety would be at risk. Therefore, they were all looking forward to the search team's arrival, hoping to resolve the issue quickly.
At that moment, Zhou Zhiwen, as the search team leader, was leading his deputy leader Zhang Yang and eight team members, rushing to their destination at top speed. Their mounts varied—some soared through the air, others raced on the ground, forming a spectacular sight.
Zhou Zhiwen rode his Charizard, its massive wings tracing fiery trails across the sky. The deputy leader rode a Dodrio, whose speed on land was nearly unmatched. The team members also rode their own Pokémon—some were agile Rapidash, others were powerful Rhydon. Their team formed a network in the air and on the ground, with each member clear about their tasks and responsibilities.
As they approached their destination, the outline of the village gradually became clearer on the horizon. They were excited, looking forward to meeting the villagers and solving the village's problems together.
Meanwhile, Wen Qi and the village elder stood at the entrance, waiting for their arrival.
Zhou Zhiwen and his team didn't land directly at the village entrance. Instead, they cautiously circled the village to ensure no potential threats were overlooked. Their mounts circled in the blue sky like eagles surveying the land, while the ground Pokémon moved carefully through the dense forests and vast fields.
After a thorough observation, Zhou Zhiwen confirmed the area was safe and gave the signal. The team members responded and began arriving one by one.
The Charizard drew a brilliant arc of flames in the sky before landing steadily on the ground, its imposing presence awe-inspiring.
The village elder watched all this with reverence in his eyes. Seeing these well-trained Pokémon and their brave riders, he couldn't help but feel a surge of respect.
Zhou Zhiwen and his team quickly exchanged information with the village elder and began formulating an action plan. Although Zhou Zhiwen also saw Wen Qi at this time, the two didn't exchange much conversation. They acted like strangers meeting for the first time, simply asking about each other's situation before immediately diving into the intense work.
Before parting, they exchanged a glance, as if agreeing to contact each other later.
Zhou Zhiwen skillfully divided the team members into groups, each with clear tasks. Some were responsible for guiding wild Pokémon out of the village, others for calming frightened villagers, and still others for repairing the damage caused by the wild Pokémon. They had clear divisions of labor and worked seamlessly together, like a well-trained team.
As time passed, their efforts began to show results. Fortunately, most of the Pokémon around Wenjia Village were relatively docile, so there weren't many intense battles. They mostly used their own Pokémon to skillfully suppress and guide the wild ones away. It was estimated that the Mankey they had encountered earlier was already the most formidable presence in the village.
As the wild Pokémon gradually left, the village's order slowly returned. Smiles reappeared on the villagers' faces, and Zhou Zhiwen and his team breathed a sigh of relief, knowing their mission was mostly complete.