I, Xiao Mao, want to become a Pokémon Master!

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The pangolin has an evolutionary stage, and if it evolves further, it might really capsize.

"Shall we continue?" Xiao Mao asked.

The fact that the system hasn't indicated that the task is complete means that Xiaoming still has a Pokémon he can battle with.

"No, I lost," Xiaoming shook his head and refused.

[Ding! Mission complete. Rewards have been sent to your inventory.]

Hearing the mission notification, Xiao Mao felt relieved.

next moment.

Xiao Mao then saw the number 78 on the electronic screen change to 00.

Xiao Ming's 78-game winning streak was thus broken by Xiao Mao.

At this moment, Xiaoming was as wilted as a frostbitten eggplant.

"Are you alright?" Xiao Mao asked.

"It's okay, it just means that the 100-game winning streak has to start from scratch."

"What 100-game winning streak?"

"I've set a goal for myself: to win 100 consecutive games before I go on a trip," Xiaoming said.

Chapter 28: Evolution-Specific Metal Membrane

"There's no need for that. If you want to travel, just go. You're very strong; most gym leaders are no match for you," Gary suggested.

If it weren't for my appearance, Xiaoming would have been able to go on his trip in about a month. Now that he has to start all over again, it will take at least another month or two.

Gary's Pokémon training and growth are fixed; continuing to train them won't result in much further growth. He'll need to battle against various powerful trainers to improve.

Staying here any longer would just be a waste of time.

"is it?"

Xiao Ming has indeed been training in isolation, learning methods from television, and has never battled against gym leaders, which is why he set a goal of 100 consecutive wins.

"Of course."

Gary took out two badges and continued, "These are the badges I won. One of them is in Cerulean City. The gym isn't as difficult as you might think. I suggest you just go on a trip. Even if you're aiming for a 100-win streak, there aren't any trainers around here who can match your skill level."

"Thank you for your suggestion, but I'm not planning to travel for the time being. I need to make some preparations," Xiaoming said.

Seeing that Xiaoming was still so persistent, Xiaomao stopped trying to persuade him, left Xiaoming's base, rode away on his mountain bike, and continued his own mission.

...!

Two days later, Shigeru arrived in Goldenrod City.

Silver Fairy Department Store.

Xiao Mao is preparing to evolve his Scyther and needs to come here to buy a metal membrane.

"Sir, is there anything you need?" Upon arriving at Silver Department Store, a salesperson proactively approached to offer assistance.

"I need a metal membrane, do you have any here?" Xiao Mao asked.

"Sir, do you need the metal membrane to use as a tool, or for your Pokémon to evolve?" the waiter asked, demonstrating his professionalism and knowledge of the metal membrane's uses.

"For evolution," Xiao Mao said.

"If it's for evolution, our company has specially developed a metal membrane for evolution, which has a chance to enhance the Pokémon's potential," the waiter said.

"really?"

Xiao Mao was very surprised. He had originally only thought of using a regular metal membrane to evolve, but he didn't expect that Silver had developed a metal membrane specifically for evolution. That's amazing.

"Of course it's true. Our department store is a subsidiary of Silver Company, so we definitely wouldn't lie," the salesperson assured them.

Silver Company is a world-class enterprise that specializes in developing items related to Pokémon, and the Poké Ball was developed by this company.

“Take me to see it,” Xiao Mao said.

"plz follow me."

The waiter led Xiao Shi to a counter where evolution items were sold, but there was no metal film on display.

"Please wait a moment, guest."

The waiter arrived at the door of a warehouse, took out a Poké Ball from his pocket, opened it, and a humanoid Pokémon appeared. The Pokémon was the size of a child and had scattered tile-like decorations on its head.

【LV20 Arm Strength♂/Normal】

"Wrist strength!"

Xiao Mao was taken aback, not understanding why the waiter was using his wrist strength.

Then, the waiter opened the warehouse door and took Arm Li inside. A short while later, the waiter came out with Arm Li, who was carrying a half-meter-tall iron bucket.

Xiao Mao looked at the iron bucket in his bowl and hand. The words "metal membrane" were painted on the iron sheet, indicating that the bucket contained a metal membrane.

"Guest, this iron pool contains a metal membrane specifically for evolution. Simply apply it to your Pokémon to complete its evolution," the waiter explained.

"Can potential really be increased?" Xiao Mao was more concerned about whether potential could be improved.

"It's possible, but we can't guarantee it 100%. Just like evolution stones, we can't guarantee that a Pokémon's potential will definitely increase after it evolves. We hope you can understand," the waiter said with a smile.

This is similar to going to the hospital for treatment. No matter what the illness is, doctors cannot guarantee a 100% cure, even for a cold.

“I understand. How much does this metal film cost?” Xiao Mao asked.

"four million."

"Why is it more expensive than a top-grade evolution stone?" Xiao Shi asked, puzzled.

This metal membrane, designed specifically for evolution, has an effect similar to that of a top-tier evolution stone, so why is it priced a million more?

"Because the metal membrane used for exclusive evolution is produced in relatively small quantities, the price will be a bit higher," the waiter explained.

Only two Pokémon can evolve using Metal Coat: Onix and Scyther.

Scyther is a rare Pokémon, and there are very few trainers who can catch it.

Onix is ​​too big for most trainers to keep. Although Onix can eat rocks, you can't just move the soil in the city. To feed Onix, you have to go to the wild to find rocks to eat, which is troublesome to keep, and not many trainers breed them.

Silver Company is a large corporation, and they also need to make money. With limited market demand, prices are naturally high.

"Bought."

Gary took out the supplementary black card given to him by Professor Oak.

Upon seeing the black card, the waiter was immediately taken aback. The cardholder's name was on it, and when the waiter saw the name of Professor Oak, he realized that the boy in front of him was connected to the famous Professor Oak.

After paying, the waiter asked warmly, "Sir, this metal film is quite heavy. If you want to use it now, you can have it upgraded in our store."

"Then use it here." Xiao Mao could also tell that the metal membrane was very heavy, otherwise he wouldn't have had to use his wrist strength to move it.

Even if this Machop has only average potential, its strength is still great. The Pokédex says that Machop's strength is comparable to 100 adults, which is definitely an exaggeration, but it is no problem to have the strength of 10 adults.

"Scyther, come out!" Gary threw out a Poké Ball.

The waiter was startled. Only Onix and Scyther can evolve using Metal Coat, and this floor couldn't accommodate an Onix. He only breathed a sigh of relief when he heard it was Scyther.

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Scyther emerged from its Poké Ball, surveyed its surroundings, and, confirming it wasn't going to battle alone, settled down.

"Scyther, this is a metal membrane. Once you apply it to your body, you can evolve into Scizor. Remember, you must apply it before you start evolving," Gary reminded him.

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The flying mantis nodded to indicate that it understood.

Xiao Shi had previously shown Scyther a picture of Scizor, and Scyther longed to evolve into Scizor.

"With your wrist strength, you can open the lid," Xiao Mao said.

"Oh!"

With a forceful wrist lift, he placed the iron bucket on the ground and forcefully opened the lid, revealing a silvery, liquid-like substance inside, resembling some kind of liquid metal.

Xiao Mao and the waiter dipped the brush in the ink and then used it to penetrate the Scizor.

Chapter 29: Mantis

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As soon as the metal membrane was applied to its body, the Scyther felt a restlessness within its body, wanting to absorb the metal membrane. The Scyther constantly used its willpower to suppress the restlessness within its body.

"Excuse me, sir, we have Everstones here that you can use on Scyther," the waiter reminded him.

"Then hurry up and take it out." Xiao Mao was stunned for a moment, he had forgotten about the Everstone, this special item.

The waiter brought the Everstone and placed it on Scyther. Instantly, the restlessness inside Scyther disappeared.

Xiao Mao and the waiter sped up the application, and soon the mantis turned silver, which could also be called a shimmering mantis.

After the application was complete, the waiter removed the Everstone from the Scyther.

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The moment the Everstone is removed, the metallic membrane coated on its body immediately activates the cells inside the Scyther, and each cell shines with an incandescent light.

The shop assistants and customers around them all turned to look.

In the Light of Evolution, Scyther rapidly grew taller, soon surpassing Gary's size. Its wings on its back gradually shrank, and its scythes retracted, transforming into a pincer-like shape.

The evolution was complete, and a giant scyther with crimson armor appeared beside him.

【LV24 Scizor (male) / Near-Elite Four】

Just as the waiter said, Scizor's potential has increased from Gym Leader to near Elite Four member, a jump of 1 level.

"Scizor, come in." Seeing that there were quite a few onlookers, Gary recalled Scizor into its Poké Ball.

"Oh, and give me another regular metal membrane prop," Xiao Mao said.

Metal Coat can increase the power of Steel-type moves. There are no Steel-type Gyms in the Kanto region, and it's not possible to get a top-tier Metal Coat for the time being, so we can only use a regular one as a substitute.

"Okay, please follow me." The waiter immediately took out a metal box from under the counter. As long as the Pokémon carries it, the power of Steel-type moves will be increased by 20%.