Combination Move

Xiao Wu's single Headbutt directly left Squirtle paralyzed and collapsed on the ground, unable to continue battling. Ultimately, Xiao Wu took the victory in this match.

Chu Xin took a deep breath, easing the excitement within his heart. Winning a duel really felt much more comfortable.

As Aier recalled Squirtle into its Poké Ball, the duel finally came to an end.

"A very nice battle! How did you manage to find the weakness of Squirtle's move so quickly and seize that weakness to end the match fast? Young master is quite talented when it comes to battles!"

Aier praised Chu Xin with a smile. Even from her perspective, this battle was quite wonderful, and there were quite a few commendable points in Chu Xin's command.

"Not at all, this is all thanks to Xiao Wu."

Chu Xin humbly explained to Aier. Beside them, Xiao Wu did not care at all; hearing Chu Xin praise it, its head practically bumped right into Chu Xin.

Wu! (It's all thanks to me!)

Chu Xin:...

Why was Xiao Wu like this now? It was truly proud and complacent. If it took all the credit for itself, then how could he, this Trainer, look so glorious?

No, he had to teach Xiao Wu a lesson when they got back. Humility was a virtue.

The proud Xiao Wu had no idea that it had already been written down in Chu Xin's little notebook, and it was still happily showing off in front of Chu Xin.

"Alright, alright, both of you did very well. Did you gain any takeaways from this battle?"

Chu Xin nodded.

"Still some. Xiao Wu's training right now is quite good, but its physique is still somewhat lacking. The training equipment I bought a few days ago should be usable now, and the Everstone can also be added to Xiao Wu. Having the Everstone suppress Xiao Wu's energy flow can also weaken its control over moves, which is beneficial for Xiao Wu's training with its moves."

Xiao Wu: Q-Q

What was going on with Chu Xin? Clearly it was just a battle, yet all of a sudden it had so many arduous training tasks. Were Trainers all so heartless?

After stating his takeaways, Chu Xin turned his head to look at Aier.

"Aier, your Squirtle knows how to use a combination move, right?"

The combination of Withdraw and Rapid Spin that Squirtle used earlier allowed it to move quickly across the field like a top. Not only did it dodge Xiao Wu's Thunder Wave, but it also kept increasing its own defensive power through Withdraw.

If Chu Xin hadn't decisively had Xiao Wu interrupt Squirtle, it would have been very difficult for Chu Xin to win this duel.

To be honest, Chu Xin was quite envious of Squirtle's combination move. If Xiao Wu could also use a combination move of its own, the chances of defeating Growlithe would be even higher.

"A combination move? That's not a technique Xiao Wu can master right now."

Aier said to Chu Xin with some regret.

"Why is that?"

Aier helplessly explained to Chu Xin.

"Wanting to master a combination move requires a monster to have sufficient proficiency with its own moves. Moreover, wanting to apply two moves rationally is a difficulty that can't be accomplished simply and easily. Squirtle also practiced for a very long time before it could apply it proficiently."

Aier patted Xiao Wu's head beside her, slowly comforting Chu Xin.

"Xiao Wu is already very strong now. Next, it just needs to grow slowly. As for techniques like combination moves, it's better not to waste time on them. As long as your own foundations are strong enough, you don't need to care what kind of techniques your opponent uses."

Ah, so it couldn't be learned.

It was a bit of a pity.

Chu Xin lowered his head in frustration, but he wasn't surprised by this result either. After all, that kind of technique from Squirtle didn't look like something Xiao Wu could learn-Xiao Wu didn't have Squirtle's shell.

If it couldn't, then so be it. It was just combination moves; Xiao Wu had ultimate moves even stronger than combination moves.

Chu Xin looked at the Dragonite Outrage scale worn around Xiao Wu's neck. Inside that thing was Dynamax Energy. If it could master Dynamax Energy, would Xiao Wu still care about any combination moves?

However, Xiao Wu's physique still had no way to withstand Dynamax Energy right now. Once Xiao Wu grew a bit larger, perhaps it would be able to withstand Dynamax Energy.

After all, unless it was Eternatus, Dynamaxing still carried a certain burden for ordinary Pokémon, and for Xiao Wu, it was still somewhat straining.

"Alright Xiao Wu, this battle was very good. Tomorrow you get a whole day off to relax."

"Young master, the master is looking for you tomorrow for something."

Chu Xin looked at Aier in puzzlement. His old man was calling for him-this was the first time. He wondered what was going on?

"The old man is looking for me?"

"It's nothing important. He just wants to see the young master's injuries. After all, the master knew about the young master getting hurt. Even though he already knew you've recovered, the master's heart can never rest until he sees the real person. In the end, he still has to see you with his own eyes."

So that was how it was. However, it had indeed been a few days since he last saw his old man. Ultimately, this was the trouble of being from a wealthy family; Chu Lian managed such a large company and naturally had to sacrifice some family time. Fortunately, they had Tian Shuyao to help out. Although she was still somewhat playful when it came to being a mother, the two of them were old partners when it came to assisting Chu Lian.

"Alright, Aier, you can help arrange the schedule for tomorrow. I'll take Xiao Wu to go see my old man."

Chu Xin hugged Xiao Wu and smilingly rubbed its head. Right now, there was still a trace of a red mark on Xiao Wu's head-that was the lingering imprint left by the Headbutt earlier.

"Xiao Wu, you haven't been to the old man's company yet, have you? You're going to have your eyes opened this time."

Wu? (What's a company?)

Truly still a child. It didn't matter; anyway, he hadn't been there many times himself, so this time he would take Xiao Wu along to experience it.

Xiao Wu didn't care about tomorrow's matters, but after the battle, Xiao Wu was feeling a bit hungry.

Wu wu. (Chu Xin, I'm hungry.)

"Hungry, are you? Then eat a bit."

With that, Chu Xin took some Pokéblocks out of his pocket and placed them in front of Xiao Wu.

Wah, there were actually 5 more this time! Was this a reward for his victory?

Just as Xiao Wu happily wanted to dig in, one of Chu Xin's hands blocked in front of Xiao Wu's mouth.

Wu? (What are you doing?)

Chu Xin looked at Xiao Wu with a straight face.

"Xiao Wu, you're not small anymore; there are some things I should teach you."

Wu? (What things?)

Watching Xiao Wu's curious expression, Chu Xin began organizing his words.

"Xiao Wu, you have to know that the most important thing in this world is not just your own strength. Sometimes you also have to handle interpersonal relationships well and unite your friends. The more united friends you have, the fewer enemies you'll have, and by then we'll be invincible under heaven! Xiao Wu, do you want to be invincible under heaven?"

Wu wu! (I do! I do!)

"Very good. That's a good Xiao Wu."

Chu Xin looked at Xiao Wu with a serious expression.

"First, if you want to handle interpersonal relationships well, you have to cultivate good habits, such as humility. Like this, Xiao Wu, you tell me: 'These Pokéblocks are way too many; for the sake of taking care of the family, I can eat a little less.'"

Wu?

"Very good. Since you've put it that way, I will reluctantly take back some Pokéblocks. Xiao Wu, you've grown up!"

Xiao Wu looked speechlessly at the 10 Pokéblocks it was short of. Was this what humility was?