The Adorable Little Growlithe

Still, he suppressed the urge to pick one immediately. After all, he had come with several specific targets in mind.

What he needed now was a reliable partner capable of carrying him over long distances. Typhlosion was powerful, but it was not suitable for riding.

Flannery keenly noticed the appreciation in Xinhai's gaze, along with the fact that he had yet to make up his mind.

Once the little ones had finished their Pokéblocks and happily scampered back to the rocky area to play, she stood up, dusted off her hands, and smiled at Xinhai.

"Xinhai, it looks like you already have a clearer goal in mind. Tell me, what kind of Pokémon are you looking for? I know every little one here like the back of my hand!"

Xinhai nodded and said frankly, "Flannery, my upcoming journey may require a partner I can ride over long distances, so I'm prioritizing Pokémon with outstanding potential in that regard. I'd most like to find a Charmander or a Growlithe."

As he spoke, his gaze drifted once more toward the Growlithe pups playing on the distant hillside.

"I see, you're looking for a riding partner!" Flannery suddenly understood. With her hands on her hips, she flashed a hearty smile that said, "Leave it to me." "Charmander and Growlithe are both excellent choices. They're fast, enduring, and highly loyal—perfect travel companions."

"And our Gym does raise both of those groups. Come on, I'll take you to see the Growlithe first. Every one of these little guys has exceptional potential."

With that, Flannery led Xinhai along a narrow path trampled into the ground, heading toward an area with a hot spring stream and broad grassy slopes.

They first passed through a small orchard laden with all kinds of Berry subspecies, the air carrying a