Adrian, your Gyarados indeed has outstanding talent in learning moves, but having more pokémon moves isn't necessarily better.
Remember, 'bite off more than you can chew'; quality over quantity when it comes to moves. Especially for the Dragon Dance move, your Gyarados still needs to practice a lot to improve its move proficiency.
Taking a deep breath and calming her emotions, Clair looked at Adrian and said seriously, "Because Secret Techniques can usually only be trained after a move is 'proficient,' and the higher the move's proficiency, the easier it is to train..."
"There's also that saying?"
Adrian raised an eyebrow, thinking of the seven Dragon Dance tms in his fishing space.
Let alone 'proficient,' making Gyarados's Dragon Dance advance to the 'mastery' level seemed to be just a matter of him moving his fingers.
Hearing Clair's words, Wille, who had been dazed, perked up again and nodded in agreement, "That's right! For a pokémon's moves, understanding is just the most basic entry level. Improving proficiency and even mastering Secret Techniques is the true embodiment of combat power, and also the biggest challenge."
Perhaps in terms of talent for learning moves, his pokémon were completely defeated.
But when it came to formal battles, Wille was confident he could easily defeat Adrian.
Beep beep beep!
Just then, Adrian's phone suddenly rang.
"Excuse me!"
Waving his hand, Adrian quickly ran to a corner to answer the phone.
"Adrian, all your membership procedures have been completed."
On the other end of the phone, Nixie, the president of the fishing association, said cheerfully, "Also, the annual Chinchou migration is starting in two days. If you want to participate, you'll have to get to the Whirl Islands in advance."
"The Whirl Islands, I remember, are in the sea near Cianwood City, and there are large whirlpools nearby, so ordinary boats and Water-type pokémon can't pass through at all."
Adrian's heart stirred, and he asked curiously, "President Nixie, how do you get there?"
"By flying pokémon, of course."
Nixie replied as a matter of course, and then asked in return, "Don't you have a flying pokémon?"
Adrian gave an awkward smile; he currently did not.
"Then I'll give you a ride. Where are you? I'll pick you up tomorrow."
"President, wouldn't that be too much trouble for you?"
Adrian looked ashamed, but quickly rattled off his address, "I'm in Blackthorn City!"
"Blackthorn City, huh? Alright, then we'll meet at the Blackthorn City Pokémon Center tomorrow."
After confirming the time and place, President Nixie hung up the phone.
Adrian chuckled, "I'm hitching a ride on a flying mount again!"
The only pity was that this time, he wouldn't be accompanied by a long-legged beauty, but by a dark-skinned old man.
But fishing, it's not shameful!!!
Moreover, the Whirl Islands were really too far away. If he relied on buses and boats, he probably wouldn't make it in time for the Chinchou migration.
"Not having a flying pokémon is really inconvenient."
Glancing at Gyarados not far away, Adrian thought, "I still need to find a way to teach Gyarados how to fly."
Adrian told Clair about his travel plans. Although Clair had no objections, she felt a strange sensation in her heart.
In Adrian's mind, fishing was actually more important than learning the Dragon Dance Secret Technique of the Dragon Master Family?
This was something so many people dreamed of, but couldn't obtain!
"Remember to have Gyarados practice Dragon Dance more, so it will be easier to train the Secret Technique when you return."
Shaking her head, Clair earnestly instructed, "Also, training the Dragon Dance Secret Technique requires frequent use of the move. You must use items like dragon gems, Dragon Scales, Dragon Fangs, and Dragon Bones to replenish Dragon-type energy in time, otherwise, the pokémon's body won't be able to handle it. You need to prepare these in advance!"
"Ah???"
Adrian's mouth fell open, almost losing his voice.
The things Clair mentioned, even the cheapest dragon gems cost thirty to fifty thousand each, and the remaining Dragon Scales, Dragon Fangs, and Dragon Bones were even more expensive; Adrian couldn't afford them at all.
Adrian suddenly felt that this 'Dragon Dance' Secret Technique might not be worth learning after all!
It wasn't that he couldn't afford to learn Dragon Dance, it was just that fishing was more cost-effective!
After all, he wasn't some rich spendthrift.
Seeing Adrian's troubled expression, Wille's heart stirred, and he quickly stepped forward to put an arm around Adrian's shoulder, saying generously, "Brother Adrian, if you're in a difficult situation, feel free to tell me. For this training, I've prepared many dragon gems. Giving some to your Gyarados shouldn't be a problem."
The rich spendthrift casually uttered 'extravagant words,' clearly not caring about a few dragon gems.
Initially, Wille was just curious about Adrian, but now that he had witnessed Adrian and Gyarados's abilities, their potential was obvious, and he was naturally willing to make friends.
Adrian's face showed a difficult expression, "Wille, how can I accept this?"
"Just a few gems, what's the big deal? I feel like we're old friends at first sight. If you think highly of me, brother, don't refuse."
Wille enthusiastically offered the gems, and Adrian, unable to refuse, could only 'reluctantly' accept them.
However, Adrian clearly understood social etiquette. He immediately patted his chest and said that if Wille also wanted to raise a second Magikarp like Clair, he could teach the 'Bounce' move as a reward.
Wille naturally happily agreed.
For a time, the two were like brothers from different parents.
Afterward, Wille also asked Clair for leave, saying he wanted to take Adrian to explore Blackthorn City and play the host.
Thinking of the hard training these past few days, Clair didn't refuse.
Moreover, she hadn't been at the Gym for these past few days, and the Blackthorn Gym had accumulated a batch of challengers, so she urgently needed to go and face them.
So, after a short rest, the group left the Dragon Sanctuary... Under Wille's guidance, Adrian arrived in Blackthorn City. The first stop was to rush to a shop to buy a batch of raw materials for bait.
After spending so much time in the Dragon Sanctuary's lake, Adrian's bait was running low.
Going to the Whirl Islands this time, he had to prepare in advance, didn't he?
Besides the bait, Adrian also bought one flying gem and one electric gem each, giving them to Gyarados and Pichu as snacks, specifically to increase their same-type energy.
Especially Pichu, who was too small and had weak internal energy, urgently needed replenishment.
"Grow up quickly, and evolve soon!"
Adrian rubbed Pichu's mouse-like head, full of anticipation.
Once Pichu evolved, he would also have a Pikachu.
He wondered who would be stronger, compared to Ash's 'Pikachu God'?
However, it was really hard to say, after all, Pikachu God's upper limit was very high; when he got fierce, he even dared to fight Arceus.
But if he was acting, he could even lose to a Level 5 Snivy.
Wouldn't you say that acting skill is divine?
The title of Pikachu God is well-deserved!
Seeing Adrian immediately buying fishing bait in a hurry after coming out, Wille's mouth twitched.
He just didn't understand.
Was that thing really that interesting?
"Come on! After so much hard training in the Dragon Sanctuary, I'll take you to relax."
Wille put his arm around Adrian's shoulder and led him directly to a secluded manor.
In the manor, Adrian enjoyed a one-stop service, including song and dance performances, games and entertainment, bathing and massages, and gourmet food, all of which were top-notch hospitality.
Even the pokémon were no exception; they returned in high spirits, their little faces flushed.
Even special services could be provided in the manor.
"Wille, are you testing your brother with this?"
Looking at Wille, who was leaving elegantly with two twin beauties and told him not to be polite, Adrian gritted his teeth in frustration.
However, thinking about having to wake up early to fish tomorrow, Adrian ultimately withstood the test.
After all, if he lacked energy, it would really affect his fishing speed.
And the window for the Chinchou migration was said to be only two days.
This time was too precious; Adrian didn't dare to waste a single moment!
"Is that thing really that interesting?"
Adrian returned to his room, gritting his teeth, and began to make fishing bait, muttering under his breath... In the evening, a refreshed Wille knocked on Adrian's door: "Come on, I'll take you to another good place!"