Abi's Thoughts and Persistence

Chapter 22 Abi's Thoughts and Persistence

Abi's eyes widened: "It's done?"

Steel nodded, feeling a bit overwhelmed by the task.

"It's done."

The rough blank has been prepared; the task of outlining the shape can even be done by machine.

He did it in one go?!

The fire in the bamboo grove has been turned off, and the fruit balls have not deformed or even shattered, which is proof of its success.

But it's a bit hard to believe!

Can it really be successful so quickly?!

Zhu Suihan smiled and said, "Mr. Steel, there shouldn't be any problem with my technique, right?"

Without any photography equipment, Zhu Suihan wasn't sure if there were any flaws in her movements.

Yes, I should definitely make a note of that. Next time I practice, I can set up the equipment directly so I can review it in my spare time.

"The technique is a bit rough, but it's not a flaw; it's the kind of rough perfection."

Steel gradually accepted the facts: "If my method is delicate, your method is somewhat rough and bold. There's no need to pay attention to minor personal differences."

Zhu Suihan nodded: "Oh, then can we proceed to the next step after the rough prototype is completed?"

I thought it would be at least half a month from now.

He truly hadn't expected Zhu Suihan to be so talented!

Steel nodded, feeling a sense of weakness as if all the knowledge he had accumulated over most of his life had been emptied in one fell swoop.

"Fire forging is the final refining step, the purpose of which is to completely fuse the forged material with the spherical fruit."

Steel said, "The materials for the heavy ball are very simple; you can just use the machine's highest temperature, and you can also set the time."

Technology has truly changed many things. In the era of steel, the control of heat was entirely up to the individual; success meant success, failure meant wasting materials, and recycling was not an option.

Zhu Suihan seemed to be deep in thought, having roughly understood the idea behind the tree fruit ball.

However, it seems that modern cones are missing one type, namely the cones from the Xicui era, the kind scientifically known as tea cones.

Of course, there's no point in replicating that; isn't Silver's Poké Ball useful enough?

You might say that digging up an antique version from the ground might be worth some money.

If more materials were used, it could become a version like the super-heavy ball from the era of Xi Cui, but correspondingly, the weight would definitely keep increasing.

The weight of the rough blank has already been tested by Zhu Suihan.

Then my mind started uncontrollably thinking about some strange and unusual things.

If he encounters that kind of villain again, after practicing his pitching technique, he could use a giant, heavy ball as a weapon. Would that become another way to deal extremely high damage?

Don't ask me how I threw it out.

I'm just asking you if you can handle it!

Of course, there are actually different versions of this gameplay.

For example, a Pokémon that can learn the "Throw" move, and then there's the muscular version, the big brother who can throw a giant ball like a dart.

Blazing Roaring Tiger.

One throw and you'll be hit in the face with Dark-type energy, followed by a massive, exploding ball of weight.

That scene was so interesting; if you hit it, you might just turn the Pokémon's eyes into mosquito coils in one go.

"Alright, the heavy ball is finished."

Steel's words brought Zhu Suihan back to reality. He saw the heavy ball that had already cooled down in the machine and carefully approached it for a closer look.

Yes, as expected, the patterns on the Poké Balls have already been drawn out by the machine, saving a lot of unnecessary time.

After all, during the forging process, the cones were already forged into a state where they could be opened.

Appearance doesn't matter, what matters is that it works!

"I'll give it a try."

Zhu Suihan picked up the heavy ball and tossed it around; the solid feel of it made him laugh.

That throw is as heavy as a ball, can you catch it?

Steel coughed: "Suihan, you can't use this to hit people."

Ah Bi, who was standing nearby, suddenly remembered the unlucky guy who was still unconscious. He probably would be so scared that he would have problems on the spot if he saw a white-haired person.

Zhu Suihan immediately became serious: "Okay, Mr. Steel, I am a law-abiding citizen."

Steel sighed inwardly: "You give it a try, using the rough blank you just made."

"it is good."

At this stage, it's not much different from making energy cubes, since it all relies on precise technological control.

There is a kind of beauty in using an induction cooker to refine elixirs.

After personally testing it once, Zhu Suihan had a general understanding of how the fruit ball worked.

In short, it's basically the same old carrot and stick approach.

The materials incorporated into Black Berries can become the pressure that Pokémon resist, but they can also become nutrients that nurture and enhance Pokémon themselves.

If you do a little calculation, it's actually a bit like being in a somewhat gloomy dungeon.

Right in the middle, someone is trying to make you bow down, but on their left are gold and silver treasures, and on their right are handsome men and beautiful women using their charms.

In short, as long as you behave yourself, all of this is yours.

That's a bit too simplistic and straightforward.

I don't know what they mean by "Poké Balls produced using technological means," since Zhu Suihan couldn't possibly turn into a Pokémon and go inside.

However, I heard that the deluxe ball is quite powerful, and even Meowth almost couldn't resist its temptation.

That was a fierce man who, if he had a woman in his heart, would surely draw his sword and become a god.

Looking at the finished product that was almost identical to the one in front of him, Steel couldn't help but feel a little emotional.

He originally thought that Xuecheng, who was blessed with natural talent, was already quite extraordinary. Not only could he become a strong player in the trainer community, but he could also quickly become a big shot in the industry after becoming a professor.

Now another similar person has appeared around me, and even more so in terms of learning progress.

This isn't just a gift from God; it's like being force-fed ducks!

Can't finish the food and can't digest it?

It's okay, just put it in your stomach and let it digest slowly, it'll be fine.

After tidying up the machine, Steel went to the room that Abi had prepared for him to rest for a while, while Zhu Suihan strolled around the gym's ecological area with the young gym leader.

Every gym has such a facility, but the types of Pokémon vary depending on their attributes.

"But, Suihan, do you know why there are gyms with different attributes?"

Abi laughed and said, "Logically speaking, a gym leader can be a jack-of-all-trades, rather than a trainer like us who like to specialize in one type of trainer."

"Your Pokémon aren't all of a single type, so these things shouldn't be a big problem."

It's not like there aren't Psychic Bugs, Fighting Bugs, Firebugs, and the like.

Is it illegal for me to put a Rock-type or a Steel-type in my ground team?

"Actually, it has nothing to do with this, because trainers will understand things like zone defense and expanding the offensive coverage once they reach a certain level."

Abi smiled and gently stroked the green caterpillar perched on her shoulder.

"The reason why gyms have specific attributes is actually quite simple: it's to showcase the potential of Pokémon. So normally, the attributes are usually quite common."

"Of course, the one in Smoky City can't be included. The Smoky City Gym is essentially a window for the Dragon Family to communicate with the outside world."

"Let me tell you, apart from those incredibly powerful Pokémon like Dragon-type Pokémon, other Pokémon also possess a brilliance that rivals any other."

Abi's eyes shone brightly: "It's the same with any Pokémon. Besides my personal love for Bug-type Pokémon, I became a Gym Leader to show Trainers the potential of Bug-type Pokémon!"

"Bug-type creatures have never been synonymous with weakness!"

Zhu Suihan couldn't help but clap his hands. For a philanthropic old scumbag like him, there was no way he would specifically like a Pokémon of a certain type.

Or rather, he likes any Pokémon.

But this doesn't stop him from appreciating people like Abi, and even admiring them, because he can't do what Abi does.

The applause was very effective, and Abi scratched his head shyly.

"Of course, there are still many people in the world who are afraid of Bug-type Pokémon, regardless of gender."

Zhu Suihan didn't care at all: "Just take it one step at a time. There are cute and cool Pokémon in the Bug type too."

Randomly selected items: Bug Treasure Pack and Cute Fly are considered cute, while Scyther and Armored Warrior are categorized as cool.

"You need to make them have a clear understanding of Bug-type Pokémon first. After all, you are a Bug-type expert, but others are not. You need to make them let go of their fear of Bug-type Pokémon."

Just don't let someone else hold you right away.

Abi instantly pulled out his notebook: "And then? And then?"

"You're a dojo owner, so setting up an interest class should be easy for you, and promotion won't be a problem either. Letting go of your guard and fear is the first step."

Zhu Suihan shrugged: "Bug-type Pokémon also have an advantage, which is that they evolve very quickly. You can let people participating in hobby activities personally participate in the training process."

"When sincerity is exchanged for sincerity, the moment when the Pokémon you nurture shines with the light of evolution and reveals a brand new look is a beauty that no one can resist."

The evolution of Pokémon is somewhat abstract in some interfaces, with constant flashing, just like the opposing team using a bunch of flashbangs to rush to the point.

It can make your room as bright as day even in the middle of the night.

A metal halide lamp at University A is placed flat and shining directly on the light, I'm not kidding!

However, Zhu Suihan still enjoys watching the screen and seeing his Pokémon evolve into a completely new form, even though he has memorized that form many times in his mind.

"Oh, right, I should add something. Forget about people with dust allergies or hair allergies. You're trying to let people experience the charm of Bug-type Pokémon, not harm them."

As for things like making handicrafts from the silk of green caterpillars and stinging worms, or making fishing nets for fishing activities, Zhu Suihan told Abi a little about it.

Ah Bi just lacks ideas, not intelligence. Applying knowledge to new situations is a piece of cake for him.

If Zhu Suihan remembers correctly, the most popular activity related to insects seems to be the insect-catching competition.

Aside from the prizes not being fixed, everything else follows a fixed pattern.

Judging a Pokémon's success by catching it in the wild is absurd; aside from die-hard fans like Bug Catcher, it would be strange if anyone could find beauty in the "fierce" Bug-type Pokémon.

Why not just lower the bar for public events that are open to the public on the hour?

(End of this chapter)