Charmeleon's Evolution

'So... the Scarlet Blood Fruit is an incredibly precious treasure. Got it.'

Wang Shóu may not be the smartest person in the world, but he clearly understands how valuable the Scarlet Blood Fruit is to Pokémon and, by extension, to spirit beasts as well.

For spirit beasts, purifying their bloodline can enable them to return to the most primitive aspect of their lineage that their ancestors once possessed.

For example, spirit beasts with low-level bloodlines are very common. However, if their ancestors once had a top-level bloodline, then the Scarlet Blood Fruit directly allows the low-level spirit beast to obtain the same bloodline as their ancestor.

Of course, it is less effective if the bloodline is purer. Nevertheless, it is still an incredibly powerful treasure!

'I did say that it is very precious, but...' Wang Shóu can't help but glance at his inventory space.

In his inventory space, there is a huge tree with hundreds of Scarlet Blood Fruits hanging from its branches.

'Even if I use dozens of them, there are still a lot more left. So, I guess I shouldn't be too worried about it?'

'Anyway, I have to head back to the group and show them those babies I obtained!'

Wang Shóu, in his Pikachu form, then uses Quick Attack to zip through the middle region of the Great Star Dou Forest.

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"Roar!"

With Xiong Yong's mighty roar, he raises his two-meter-long claws and condenses a ten-meter-long claw projection with a deadly shine.

Then Xiong Yong swings his claws down at a deadly speed.

Rrrriiipppp!

The claw projection rips through the air, tearing it apart like fireworks. It is so powerful that five slashes are sent forth from the claw, continuing to travel through the ground, splitting it apart until they finally disappear twenty meters away.

To an onlooker, they would see a large, deadly claw mark that has split through the ground, creating a twenty-meter gash.

"Screech, screech!" (Amazing, Big Brother Xiong Yong! You are so powerful!)

Zhuzhu, who is watching nearby, claps happily with her spider legs.

"Grrr." (Hahaha, thanks. It's not that impressive, though.)

Xiong Yong grins, somewhat flustered, a faint blush appearing on his face. He is not used to hearing praise from others.

However, Zhuzhu's expression suddenly droops, becoming dejected. Even the female face on her stomach displays a downcast expression.

"Screech, screech..." (Though I wonder when I can be strong enough to help you guys...)

Xiong Yong panics after seeing Zhuzhu like this. He has never encountered anything like this before and is flustered about what he should do.

"Roar, roar!" (Cheer up! You have a top bloodline just like me. Sooner or later, you will definitely become as strong as I am!)

Xiong Yong says, clumsily trying to cheer Zhuzhu up.

"Screech, screech?" (Really?)

"Really! Your bloodline is not inferior to mine, and soon you will be able to help Boss Lei Feng just like I do!"

Xiong Yong speaks enthusiastically, flexing the biceps of his large arms.

Infected by Xiong Yong's enthusiasm, Zhuzhu finally cheers up and feels more motivated than ever.

"Screech, screech!" (Thank you, Xiong Yong! I will definitely train hard and become strong enough to help you and Big Brother Lei Feng!)

Zhuzhu says, pumping her spider legs cutely. However, if she knew Xiong Yong's true bloodline, she would definitely have a subtle expression.

"Pika, pika." (Hahaha, it's nice to see you guys getting along with each other.)

Wang Shóu, who has already witnessed the little scene between Xiong Yong and Zhuzhu, chuckles as he walks forward to greet them.

"Roar!" (Boss Lei Feng!)

"Screech!" (Big Brother Lei Feng!)

Xiong Yong and Zhuzhu both look at Wang Shóu with surprise.

"Pika, pika." (Haha, sorry that I was gone for a whole day. But I got some good stuff for you!) Wang Shóu says, still chuckling.

Then he takes out a Scarlet Blood Fruit from his inventory space and shows it to Xiong Yong and Zhuzhu.

"Roar!" (You got heaven and earth treasures!)

"Screech!" (Ooh, what is this, Brother Lei Feng?)

"Pika, pika." (It's something good for you. Don't worry, you guys will receive it.)

Suddenly, Wang Shóu's expression changes.

"Pika, pika." (But...I have something extremely important to tell you.)

Wang Shóu has an extremely serious look on his face. Unconsciously affected by Wang Shóu's seriousness, Xiong Yong and Zhuzhu straighten their postures, ready to listen.

After spending years with them, Wang Shóu has finally decided to reveal this extremely important information and he trust them to keep it a secret.

"Pika, pika." (Huo Long and I... are not spirit beasts. In fact, we belong to a certain race called Pokémon.)

"Roar?" (Ah?)

"Screech?" (Ah?)

Xiong Yong and Zhuzhu, who were listening intently, now wear confused expressions on their faces.

Wang Shóu doesn't care and continues speaking.

"Pika, pika." (Pokémon are similar to spirit beasts. However, there are a few things that set us apart.)

"Pika." (Like this, for example.)

Wang Shóu looks at himself in Chameleon form and then hands Huo Long the Scarlet Blood Fruit.

Huo Long, nodding at Wang Shóu, then gulps down the Scarlet Blood Fruit.

Very quickly, an intense surge of Blood Essence and power rush through his entire body. His blood vessels seem to scream in joy as they continuously grow stronger under the influence of the Blood Essence.

Then he feels a cold sensation against his spine, causing his body to shiver involuntarily.

Charmeleon begins to glow with a brilliant light, illuminating the forest even during the daytime.

In this brilliant glow, Charmeleon's body starts to grow, stretching and expanding. His limbs elongate, becoming more robust and powerful. His neck extends, and his claws grow larger and sharper, capable of tearing through the toughest of defenses. Massive wings sprout from his back, becoming larger and more majestic.

Soon, the brilliant light dies down, and Charmeleon, now Charizard, appears in all his glory.

He is an imposing figure, standing three meters tall, with a robust, powerful body covered in bright, vibrant orange scales. Charizard's long, serpentine tail trails behind him, ending in a bright, majestic flame. His dark blue eyes contain a fierce, powerful flame, seemingly consuming everything. His pronounced jawline, along with his sharp, curved claws, gives Charizard the appearance of a fearsome Western dragon.

The most striking feature of Charizard's appearance is the massive leathery wings behind him. Charizard unfurls them with a powerful flap, sending gusts of wind through the forest.

Then he opens his mouth and issues a mighty roar.

"ROAR!"

His roar containing a faint pressure of a dragon bloodline, echo through the forest.

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A few hundred miles away, two humans, one middle-aged and the other a young man, are walking through the outer region of the Great Star Dou Forest.

Suddenly, the middle-aged man, who seems to be the bodyguard of the young man, had his ears perk up, as if hearing something.

"Young Master Han Feng, I hear a roar from over there."

Wu Tie says, pointing in the direction where Wang Shóu and his companions reside in the middle region.

"Hmph, so? Why should I care about the roar of some lowly spirit beast?" 

Han Feng replies dismissively, picking at his ear.

"I bet it's just a pathetic spirit beast dying, crying for help." Han Feng snickers, as if he has just told a funny joke.

"Young Master Han Feng, this is not an ordinary roar." Wu Tie says calmly, his patience slowly wearing thin.

"I can sense that this roar contains a faint pressure of a dragon."

"What?! Then why didn't you tell me, you useless bodyguard?" 

Han Feng, who had just been snickering, suddenly changes his attitude and accuses Wu Tie.

Wu Tie's murderous intent spikes suddenly, and he glares at Han Feng, already thinking of dozen ways to kill him.

But remembering Han Feng's background, Wu Tie takes a deep breath, suppressing his murderous intent, "...Because you didn't let me finish."

"Whatever! Now we have to go in that direction! I hope the spirit beast doesn't die!"

Ignoring Wu Tie, Han Feng runs off ahead.

"..." Wu Tie tiredly nods and follows after Han Feng.

'Hahaha, sooner or later, I will rise above others and have as many women as I want! Even that stuck-up Leng Yaozhu too!' 

Han Feng thought, running wildly, with a perverted grin on his face.

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A/N: Alright, after setting down at my home, I have come up with a new schedule. I will update every other day. However, if I'm feeling in a good mood, I may update extra chapters. Bet I scared you after not updating for a day, didn't I? Hehe. Anyway, hope you enjoy this chapter.