Weedle raised its head, its black compound eyes meeting Xinhai's gaze. Then it vigorously bobbed its body up and down, letting out a firm, crisp cry. "Wumi!"
Xinhai smiled and took a Bug-type Crystal, a Poison-type Crystal, and a Dawn Stone from his Spatial Backpack, placing them before Weedle.
The Bug-type Crystal was a translucent emerald green, with fine glimmers flowing within it like congealed morning dew;
The Poison-type Crystal was a dangerous purplish-black, as though it had been condensed from the world's deadliest venom.
The Dawn Stone, meanwhile, was a warm milky white, its surface covered in a soft glow.
"Weedle, these three are a Bug-type Crystal, a Poison-type Crystal, and a Dawn Stone," Xinhai said gently but firmly.
"First, absorb the Bug-type Crystal and complete your first evolution. Then use the Dawn Stone to awaken the potential within your body, and finally use the Poison-type Crystal. That will make your foundation sturdier and your potential after evolution more balanced."
Weedle bobbed its body again, its tiny antennae trembling slightly as if it were carefully committing Xinhai's words to memory.
Once he was certain Weedle understood, Xinhai turned to Gardevoir. "Gardevoir, sorry for the trouble, but keep an eye on it. Weedle's evolved form will be Metapod. It won't be able to move in that form, so I may need you to place the Evolution Stones on its body."
"Gardevoir!" Gardevoir nodded, a gentle seriousness in her red eyes as she indicated that she understood.
Once everything was ready, Xinhai nodded to Weedle.
Seeing Xinhai nod, Weedle slowly wriggled across the stone slab toward the three crystals and gently pressed its pink prolegs against the surface of the Bug-type Crystal.
The instant they made contact, the Bug-type Crystal transformed into emerald-green energy. Like spring water awakened from slumber, it