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This was a tactical maneuver that could be described as an art, a textbook example.
Lin Che, without shedding a drop of blood, successfully outsmarted and obtained this precious treasure coveted by countless trainers!
Chapter 46 Giving Up and Perseverance, All for the Perfect Partner! A Miracle on the Cliff, a King-Level Warrior's Eagle Egg
The priceless [Flying Gem] lay quietly in Lin Che's pocket, its surface warm to the touch, as if still retaining the heat of the Arcanine's body.
The core objectives of this trip have been achieved, and could even be described as exceeding expectations.
Any rational trainer would do the following at this moment: leave Windcutter Canyon, this dangerous B-rank secret realm, immediately.
But Lin Che did not.
He didn't even pause for a moment, his deep gaze sweeping over the rock face shattered by the gale, and he gave a new command to the Growlithe beside him.
"Let's continue, we'll go upstream in the canyon."
The voice wasn't loud, but it conveyed an undeniable decisiveness.
With a low growl, the Arcanine's orange-yellow mane danced wildly in the gale. With a burst of power from its limbs, its agile figure transformed into an orange lightning bolt once more, carrying Lin Che as it sped deeper into the secret realm.
His true destination on this journey is to find the perfect flying partner.
The passive detection function of the [Eye of Truth] is like a never-ending radar, constantly scanning all life fluctuations within a radius of hundreds of meters. A pale blue data stream continuously refreshes Lin Che's retina, filtering out individuals with mediocre potential.
This provided him with near-bug-level convenience for his search.
The wind whistled in my ears, whipping up sand and gravel that pounded against my protective suit with a crackling sound.
After an unknown amount of time, the passive target acquisition function of the [Eye of Truth] finally provided a clear energy feedback.
"Stop."
Lin Che gently patted the Growlithe's neck, his gaze fixed on a towering mountain ridge in the distance.
There, a large Bopo tribe resides.
At the very top of the pack, a particularly robust Pidgeot stood proudly, its sharp eyes surveying its territory, exuding the powerful aura of a leader.
A faint blue light flickered in Lin Che's pupils.
[Eye of Truth], activate actively!
Lines of crystal-clear data unfolded instantly in my field of vision.
[Elf: Pidgeot]
【Attribute: Normal/Flying】
[Characteristics: Sharp eyes]
【个体值：HP(31)/攻击(31)/防御(28)/特攻(25)/特防(31)/速度(31)】
[Potential Assessment: Peak of the Dojo]
4V Individual Values!
Its potential has reached the "Gym Peak", just one step away from the Elite level!
This Pidgeot's potential far surpasses that of 99% of Flying-type Pokémon on the market. If this data were released, it would drive countless experienced trainers crazy, with some even willing to pay exorbitant prices to acquire it.
For a new student, this is like a perfect starting partner falling from the sky.
However, Lin Che simply looked through all the data quietly.
The light in his eyes went from initial expectation to scrutiny, and finally settled into tranquility.
"The potential is still too low."
He muttered to himself, his voice so soft it was almost swallowed up by the wind.
Then, he gently shook his head.
There was not a trace of lingering affection, nor a hint of regret.
Lin Che changed direction, commanding Arcanine to resolutely leave the ridge. The exceptional Pidgeot, coveted by countless people, received only a "failed" label in his evaluation system.
Time continues to pass.
Lin Che's figure appeared in a primeval forest deep in the canyon.
The environment here is more complex than on the outskirts of the canyon. Towering ancient trees block out the sunlight, and the air is filled with the smell of damp earth and decaying leaves.
Suddenly, the sound of wings flapping rapidly, accompanied by a shrill scream, came from the bushes not far away.
Lin Che looked in the direction of the sound.
A fierce-looking Mk Eagle was seen pinning down a cornered little Rada with its sharp talons, its sharp beak slicing down mercilessly!
The ruthlessness and decisiveness he displayed while hunting made Lin Che's gaze sharpen slightly.
The Eye of Truth quietly provided feedback.
This Mk Eagle is even rarer than the Pied Eagle from before.
It not only possesses the extremely difficult-to-awaken hidden trait [Sacrifice], which allows it to unleash even more terrifying physical attacks at the cost of its life points!
Furthermore, it even inherited the Flying-type ultimate move – Brave Bird Attack!
This is a true sky hunter born for battle!
But when Lin Che focused his gaze and read the most crucial piece of information, the slight interest he had just felt turned back into cold rationality.
[Potential Assessment: Master Level]
It's one level higher than that eagle, but it's still only at the level of a museum master.
"Pity."
Lin Che withdrew his gaze, his heart unmoved.
He made the same choice once again.
give up.
He knew very well what his goal was.
That wasn't some minor regional league champion, nor was it a gym leader from a particular city.
His journey is to the sea of stars.
It's the future World Championship, a chance to challenge those champions and kings who truly stand atop the clouds, looking down upon all living beings like gods!
His team, from the very first day of its formation, was prepared for that ultimate stage.
In this team, there can be absolutely no obvious weakness.
Arcanine, the champion in form, is the sharpest spear in his hand.
Ninetales, an Alola Ninetales, is a near-Elite Four member and the most elegant controller in his tactical system.
That miniature dragon, still sleeping in its egg, is the best of the best among champion-level dragons. It is his future trump card and the source of his confidence to challenge the entire world!
In such a dream team, if we were to choose a Flying-type Pokémon whose potential ceiling is only "Gym Leader level"...
Lin Che could even clearly foresee that future scene in his mind—
When Arcanine's flames burn across the land, when Alolan Ninetales' ice and snow freeze the heavens and earth, when Dragonite's figure soars above the thunderclouds...
The flying companion could only stand behind, looking up at the backs of those it could no longer catch up with with helpless and lonely eyes.
It will become a hindrance to the team's progress.
Ultimately, it will be helplessly stored in the cold computer, becoming a dusty memory.
Lin Che would never allow such a thing to happen.
Rather than experiencing the pain of helplessness and loss in the future, it's better to nip this possibility in the bud from the very beginning.
This is an almost obsessive pursuit of perfection.
This is an absolute and unwavering commitment to quality over quantity.
This sets him apart from all other trainers in the world.
This is also his greatest source of confidence as a time traveler.
As the sun sets, the crimson afterglow hangs over the rugged cliffs of the wind-cutting canyon.
The last rays of sunlight bathed the rolling mountains and howling valley winds in a poignant crimson hue.
Lin Che stopped, and the Growlithe behind him also stopped, panting heavily, its warm breath blowing into the cool evening air.
A day's search yielded no results.
The resources in Windcutting Canyon are far more scarce than described in the data, or rather, they have already been completely plundered by previous generations.
His physical and mental abilities have both reached their limits.
It's time to go back.
Lin Che patted the Growlithe's neck, preparing to give the command to return.
At that very moment, the system, which had been silent for an entire day and which he had almost thought had malfunctioned, unexpectedly projected a line of faintly glowing text onto his retina.
The Eye of Truth!
It finally reacted!
Lin Che's spirits lifted instantly, all fatigue vanished in an instant, replaced by a scorching current that shot from his spine straight to the top of his head.
This time, however, the prompt was completely different from the previous ones.
There are no specific Pokémon species, no levels, and no potential assessment.
There is only one short, yet incredibly clear, direction.
A faint, almost imperceptible, yet extremely pure, life force.
It's nearby!
Lin Che's gaze suddenly sharpened, and he immediately abandoned the idea of returning. His heart began to pound uncontrollably.
Following the vague direction given by the system, he issued new instructions.
"Arcanine, over there!"