Kebi threw the Poké Ball, precisely hitting Steelix's forehead. The Poké Ball landed on the ground, and the red light disappeared after a dull thud.
With Steelix joining the team, Kebi gained another powerful general.
【Steelix】
【lv70 lv54】
【Ability: Sturdy (Development progress 0.72; taking high-strength alloys and then quenching in lava can significantly increase the development progress of the Sturdy ability.)】
【Aptitude: Purple (96/100)】
【Stats: 605】
【HP: 91】 (Has high talent, recommended for focused training)
【Attack: 102】 (Has high talent, recommended for focused training)
【Defense: 223】 (Has outstanding talent, recommended for focused training)
【Special Attack: 65】
【Special Defense: 84】 (Has high talent, recommended for focused training)
【Speed: 40】 (Has some talent, recommended for training)
【Skills: Tackle, Harden, Slam, Iron Head, Iron Tail, Dragon Breath, Stone Edge, Fire Fang, Crunch, Rock Polish, Dig, Double-Edge, Sandstorm, Earth Power, High Horsepower, Earthquake, Gyro Ball, Stealth Rock, Autotomize.】
(Rock Polish and Autotomize can be focused on to remove impurities absorbed by Steelix from the lava. Strengthen Dragon type skill development to absorb lava energy to a greater extent.)
Just one quenching with the medicinal oil increased Steelix's aptitude from Purple (93/100) to Purple (96/100).
The first medicinal oil quenching had the best effect, but Steelix still had a lot of untapped potential accumulated from its past lava quenching of its steel body.
Once this potential is fully unleashed, Steelix will be able to raise its aptitude to Gold.
The detector suggested increasing Dragon type skill development, but Steelix's skill list only contained Dragon Breath.
If Steelix had an outstanding Dragon type bloodline, it wouldn't only know Dragon Breath.
However, since the detector recommended it, Kebi decided to give it a try.
Coincidentally, Treecko had self-learned Dragon Pulse during training, and Tyranitar also knew Dragon Tail and Dragon Dance.
Steelix could learn all three of these skills.
He would let Steelix learn Dragon Pulse, Dragon Tail, and Dragon Dance from Treecko and Tyranitar first, to see what changes it would bring to Steelix.
Trainers liked Dragon Pokémon because they were naturally strong.
Even Druddigon, known as the shame of the Dragon type, could have its total stats exceed 600 points with serious training.
Pokémon of other types could also strengthen their physique and increase their stats by practicing Dragon type skills.
Skills were not only for battle; different skills had different training effects on a Pokémon's body.
Kebi released Steelix, and Steelix lowered its head for Kebi to stand on.
Steelix carried Kebi out of the cave and announced to Skarmory and Magnemite that he was about to leave Steel Valley.
Skarmory and the Magnemite roared and screamed wildly; they could not accept this outcome.
"Roar!"
Steelix's angry roar instantly silenced the entire valley.
Steelix earnestly lectured its subjects, telling them to train hard and strive to take on the important task of protecting Steel Valley.
Kebi also didn't forget the Magnemite with the Magnet Pull ability. He looked around but didn't see the Magnemite.
Kebi said, looking down, "Steelix, I'm also interested in a Magnemite. Where did the other Magnemite go?"
Steelix looked towards the east of Steel Valley, where there was a very tall, bare, grayish-brown Rock mountain peak.
The mountaintop was shrouded in a layer of dark clouds, as if lightning would strike.
"Roar."
Kebi nodded, realizing they were absorbing lightning in the east.
"Watt, besides Mt. Chimney, are there any other mountains near Mauville City that frequently have lightning strikes?"
Watt pushed up his glasses, "To be precise, the relatively tall mountains near Mauville City all experience thunderclouds, but the environment near Mt. Chimney is the best."
"Abundant survival resources allow Mt. Chimney to nurture various Pokémon with excellent talent, and Trainers like to go to Mt. Chimney to capture Pokémon."
Although only Electric Pokémon would absorb lightning to enhance their power, Pokémon of other types would be subjected to military training by Electric Pokémon that wanted to discharge after absorbing lightning.
After being 'militarily trained,' these Pokémon would also become stronger.
Steelix carried Kebi and left the valley where he had lived for many years without looking back.
Kebi stroked Steelix's hard head and asked, "Are you really not planning to come back?"
Steelix shook its head, "Roar~"
He wasn't not planning to return; he just wanted to see if Skarmory and Magnemite could live independently without him.
If they could, he wouldn't show himself, only returning periodically to absorb lava energy.
If not, he would come out again to take charge of the situation.
Kebi jumped off Steelix's head and took out a Poké Ball to recall him.
"Alright, as long as you have a plan."
Flying the aircraft, Watt quickly approached the Rock mountain to the east.
Besides Magnemite, there was also a majestic Rhydon with several Rhyhorn absorbing lightning there.
Without exception, these Rhydon and Rhyhorn all had the Lightning Rod ability.
Kebi instantly lost interest; he preferred Rhydon with the Rock Head ability.
Moreover, Kebi didn't see much training value in them.
Steelix suddenly jumped out of its Poké Ball on its own.
The Poké Ball produced by the system, if not locked, allowed Pokémon to see the outside world and go out and return on their own, a very high-quality design.
In times of crisis, Pokémon could actively come out to help their Trainer defend against attacks.
Rhydon turned its head, its eyes burning as it looked at him.
"Roar~"
Rhydon had contended with Steelix for leadership of Steel Valley multiple times and had always been Steelix's subordinate. However, after Steelix left, Rhydon could barely protect Steel Valley.
Steelix and Rhydon began their final sparring match.
After Kebi quenched its body with medicinal oil, Steelix understood that it and Rhydon, who was still purely quenching its body with lightning, were no longer Pokémon of the same world.
Rhydon completely lost the chance to be compared with him.
On the other side, Kebi found the Magnemite with purple aptitude and the Analytic ability.
"Magnemite, come with me to leave Steel Valley and explore the world. You will witness the wonders of this world, and you will become stronger, evolve, not to mention becoming the world's number one."
"I am confident I can make you one of the top ten Magnezone in the world!"
Magnemite, however, shook its head.
Kebi looked at him curiously, "Even Steelix is coming with me, why aren't you willing?"
"Li-li~"
Magnemite's gaze revealed determination. Precisely because of Steelix's departure, Magnemite was even more determined to stay and protect the Steel Valley it loved!
Understanding Magnemite's intentions, Kebi smiled knowingly.
"By following me, you will be able to protect Steel Valley even better!"
Magnemite was greatly puzzled, tilting its head to look at Kebi.
"Li-li?"
"Besides absorbing lightning, do you know how else you can become stronger? Do you know how to develop your Analytic ability? You don't even know which of your powers the Analytic ability is, do you?"
A series of questions directly stumped Magnemite.
Kebi patted the Magnemite that had landed in front of him.
"Don't worry, leave it to me. I will provide solutions to all these problems! Now, shouldn't you come with me?"
Magnemite nodded, bewildered.
Xiao Sheng's mouth hung open. He had indeed seen many ways to capture Pokémon, but he had never seen this one.
Watt was greatly inspired; so, it was also possible to capture Pokémon with words.