Gible was currently level 19, not far from level 24. With a few more battles, evolution was not out of reach.
Lairon, however, had it a little harder. Normally, evolving into Aggron required reaching level 42.
There was still a gap of more than ten levels. He probably would not be able to evolve during this trip to Forbidden Ridge.
As they ventured deeper, the wild Pokémon around them grew more numerous. They even saw a Piloswine leading a group of piglets through the snow.
Zhang Tuzhen could not help warning him, "Big bro, it's dangerous to follow the river."
"I know."
Ye Qing knew that perfectly well. The reason he was doing this was precisely to wait for these wild Pokémon to come looking for trouble.
Otherwise, going out of his way to bully them and then beat them half to death would hardly be appropriate.
A reflection gradually appeared in the river, and a body covered in hard spikes slowly emerged from the surface.
Gardevoir tugged at the hem of Ye Qing's clothes and glanced toward the river.
Ye Qing immediately understood. "Here it comes! Use Rock Tomb!"
"Lairon!"
Facing the Hydro Pump hurtling toward him, Lairon swiftly formed five rocks. With a boom, they assembled into a shield in the path of the incoming Hydro Pump.
Bang!
The thick Hydro Pump struck the rocks, spraying water everywhere. Its tremendous force scattered all five rocks on the spot!
Ye Qing frowned slightly. "Not bad power. Dragon Rage!"
Gible had been waiting for this moment. He opened his huge mouth, and Dragon Rage roared forth!
Boom!
This Hydro Pump was far more powerful than imagined. After Rock Tomb, even Dragon Rage could not stop it, and it shot straight toward Ye Qing.
Zhang Tuzhen reached for the Poké Ball