The final Bug Bite completely shattered Krabby's resolve.
He tossed a Poké Ball and caught it.
Though there had been a few unexpected twists along the way, with Krabby's surprising Sheer Force Ability causing some trouble, the outcome was the same.
Xia Yan tightened his grip on the Poké Ball.
"This Krabby should be today's biggest haul. Not bad."
If it had been a Krabby with the Sheer Force Ability, Xia Yan might have considered catching and training it. But since it had already evolved into Krabby, he no longer entertained that thought.
Now that Weedle was gradually growing stronger, he was no longer at the stage where he had to seize every chance to obtain a Pokémon.
He now had more choices.
If nothing unexpected happened, once Kadabra's child hatched, that Psychic-type Pokémon would become his second Pokémon.
Simply put.
His standards had risen. A Pokémon like Krabby, which had already evolved once, had relatively far less potential left to uncover.
He would not consider training one under such circumstances.
Without realizing it, Xia Yan had gradually gained more freedom to choose for himself.
"Wuu."
Weedle's sudden cry interrupted Xia Yan's thoughts.
"Hm?"
Following its gaze, Xia Yan could not help revealing a surprised expression.
On Maplefall River, layer upon layer of waves churned, surging and roaring.
The rippling water crashed against the shore in wave after wave, nearly flooding Xia Yan's shoes.
"What is going on?"
The sudden change caught Xia Yan off guard. He instinctively took several steps back, moving away from the ever-rising waterline.
The rain grew denser and denser, pattering heavily against the river's surface. It fed the river's rampant fury and caused considerable damage to the surrounding area.
Left with no choice, Xia Yan climbed, with Weedle's help, into a relatively sturdy tree near