"Bui——"
Seeing Oshawott accept the challenge, Buizel used Aqua Jet, transforming into a stream of water and shooting towards Oshawott.
Oshawott originally wanted to use Focus Energy to power up on the spot, but seeing Buizel's speed, he didn't have time.
He could only push off with his right foot and roll to the side just as Buizel was about to hit him, narrowly dodging Buizel.
Buizel wasn't discouraged when Aqua Jet was dodged. He slammed on the brakes, did a somersault, and his claws naturally grabbed a clump of mud, which he directly threw at Oshawott's face.
Oshawott hastily used his scalchop to block some of it, but some mud hit him directly, obstructing Oshawott's vision.
This was Mud-Slap, a move that can effectively lower the opponent's accuracy.
Oshawott couldn't see where Buizel was and became anxious.
"Mei Wu——!"
"Oshawott, calm down, Water Pulse."
Hearing Xu Li's command.
Oshawott understood Xu Li's meaning. Water currents appeared around his body, and under high-frequency vibration, the mud on his body was peeled off. The moment he clearly saw Buizel, he attacked Buizel with a Water Pulse mixed with mud.
"Focus Energy, then, Fury Cutter."
In the interval when Buizel dodged Water Pulse, Oshawott closed his eyes, quickly completed Focus Energy, then raised his scalchop sword, gathering dark green energy, and rushed towards Buizel.
"Bui——"
Buizel was not to be outdone. Seeing the dark green energy move Oshawott unleashed, its claws also glowed with the same dark green as Oshawott's. It also used Fury Cutter, directly confronting Oshawott.
Oshawott and Buizel's scalchop and claws collided several times, each impact more powerful than the last.
But ultimately, Oshawott had powered up with Focus Energy, and with the recovery from Razor Shell, Buizel, covered in wounds, fell into a disadvantage.
Perhaps it had been a long time since he had battled so thoroughly.
Even though he was covered in wounds, in the final collision, Buizel's pure black pupils showed no hint of retreat. Instead, they were filled with the courage of a do-or-die situation. He endured the last Fury Cutter and slammed his icy fist into Oshawott's head, producing a metallic clang.
Bang——
That was Oshawott's Shell Armor ability.
Oshawott's Fury Cutter also hit Buizel.
Both Pokémon flew backward. Oshawott was not seriously injured due to the protection of Shell Armor, but Buizel had already lost its ability to battle.
Xu Li threw a Poké Ball, capturing Buizel, then ran to Oshawott to check his injuries.
"Mei Wu~ Mei Wu~ (Heal her first)"
Seeing that Oshawott's injuries were not serious, Xu Li released Buizel, preparing to treat him.
Buizel's Family members around them, seeing Buizel released, gathered around Xu Li and Buizel, looking at Buizel with concern and at Xu Li with caution, chattering away.
"Bui~! Bui~"
"I'm treating him!"
Xu Li took out a Potion. Although Buizel's Family members watched Xu Li's movements cautiously, they still allowed Xu Li to treat him.
Soon, Buizel woke up and looked at Xu Li, who was treating him, without hostility.
"Bui~"
"Mei Wu~"
"Bui!"
Oshawott rushed to Buizel's side and conversed with Buizel, reviewing the battle they just had and agreeing to battle again next time.
"Buizel, come with us."
Xu Li also greatly admired this Buizel. From the battle just now, Buizel's independent fighting was excellent. Oshawott might not have been able to defeat this Buizel without Razor Shell and Xu Li's reminders.
"Bui? (What do you mean?)"
"It means to travel with us and improve your strength. You're also eager for battle, right? Traveling together will give you more opponents."
Buizel's eyes sparkled as he listened to Xu Li's words, but after a moment, he sadly shook his head.
"Bui~ (No~ I have to take care of my Family)"
"Take care of your Family? What do you mean?"
"Bui~ Bui~"
The general meaning was that Buizel's Family was currently wandering, and he had a mission to find a new territory for his Family to live and multiply, so he couldn't travel with Xu Li.
Xu Li then noticed that this Buizel Family had no evolved Floatzel, they were all Buizel, and they should all be very young.
"I have an idea. There's a place where food is abundant, so you won't have to worry about eating or drinking, and you'll be taken care of. However, your freedom will be restricted, and you'll need to cooperate with human research. Would you be willing to go to this place?"
Xu Li explained in detail the treatment in Professor Laventon's breeding and research area, but Buizel still shook his head.
"Bui~ (No)"
Xu Li looked at the deep red hidden beneath Buizel's black eyes, blinked, and no longer tried to persuade him.
"Alright then, I respect your choice. Once your Family settles down, come travel with us."
"Bui! (Okay!)"
"It's a promise, then."
Buizel nodded excitedly.
Next, Xu Li and the Buizel Family members also greeted each other. It was clear that this group of Buizel were indeed not very old. Just moments ago, they were cautiously watching Xu Li, but now they were bold enough to climb onto Xu Li's body and play with each other.
After spending a few days with Buizel, the Buizel Family had to continue searching for a habitat, and Xu Li also had to continue his journey.
Thus, Xu Li left most of his supplies, including many energy cubes, Berries, Potions, various status-healing medicines, and even Sticky Globs and Stealth Sprays, for Buizel to use.
After teaching Buizel how to use these supplies, Xu Li bid farewell to the Buizel Family.
With this batch of supplies, the Buizel Family's life in the Obsidian Fieldlands should at least be smooth sailing.
[Buizel ♦
Type: Water
Level: Lv21
Ability: Swift Swim
Moves: Soak, Quick Attack, Bite, Aqua Jet, Swift, Ice Punch, Mud-Slap, Fury Cutter
Affection: 71 (He looks forward to your next meeting)]
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Continuing deeper along the river, the sound of the waterfall grew louder and louder.
Opening the system, a prompt also appeared.
[Friendship of the Buizel Family]
[Obtained Trait: Water Affinity +1]
Water Affinity increased by one again. At this rate, will I become a succubus for Water-type Pokémon? Xu Li's thoughts wandered.
If he gained the friendship of another Buizel Family, would this Water Affinity increase?
He placed Buizel's Poké Ball at the bottom of his system inventory, then casually picked up the nearby Shinx and vigorously stroked the mane on Shinx's cheeks. Hmm, a slight tingle.
"Why is Shinx still so light? You need to eat more."
"Bingu~"
Shinx still responded to Xu Li a bit stiffly. After all, Xu Li's first impression on him was a bit scary, but later Xu Li didn't harm him and even provided him with good food and drink, which gradually changed Shinx's impression of Xu Li.
Then Xu Li turned to Oshawott like a dean of students and asked,
"Oshawott, do you know what problems this battle exposed for us?"
"Mei Wu~"
"When the situation is chaotic in the future, I can't always remind you, but this is also my problem. In the future, I need to focus more on your independent battle training."
"Mei Wu!"