Pokémon: I just became a Gym Leader, and Cynthia proposed to me.

Chapter 571 Returning to Simplicity

Each additional toxin absorbed limits the Poison Skull Frog's ability to exert its power.

By the time they collected the last toxin, Toxicroak's strength had dropped to a point where it was almost evenly matched with the local Poison-type Pokémon.

Fortunately, the Poison Skull Frog also possesses honed combat skills.

At the same time, Li Shuwen also used the power of waveguide to help suppress the various toxins in the Poison Skull Frog's body that had not been mixed and had certain conflicts with each other.

Only then were they able to successfully defeat the final gas bomb and collect enough toxins.

On the way back, Poison Skull Frog felt as if his whole body was being pierced by steel needles. Even though he was as tough as an iron man, Poison Skull Frog still took three steps and then stopped for two.

Unable to stop trembling, the Poison Skull Frog turned pale when he returned to Kikuko's laboratory.

Kikuko nodded in satisfaction. "You were able to walk back, that's quite impressive."

"I originally thought you wouldn't be able to hold on and would need Gengar to help extract the toxins, and Mismagius to heal you."

"Now that you, Poison Skull Frog, have survived, we can proceed with the toxin fusion in the most effective way."

Clearly, the Poison Skull Frog not only passed Kiku's test, but also got a perfect score!

Li Shuwen told the Poison Skull Frog not to get too excited, "Senior Kikuko, what do you need the Poison Skull Frog and I to do?"

Kikuko said, "I remember you also have a Gallade. This method requires a bit of psychic assistance."

"Although Sabrina's psychic powers are stronger, you are more in sync with Gallade and Toxicroak, and you know what Toxicroak needs."

Li Shuwen immediately released Gallade and explained the situation to it.

Gallade nodded seriously. No matter which Pokémon in the Veilgate Gym needs to get stronger, Gallade is willing to lend a hand!

Meanwhile, Agatha released Gengar and Arbok to assist Toxicroak in preparing the toxins.

As the toxins are processed within the poisonous skull frog's body, they are gradually mixed into a complex toxin that reaches its extreme toxicity.

The body of the poisonous skeletal frog turned dark purple at a visible speed.

Even though the poison sac of the poison squirrel frog kept throbbing, the toxins spreading throughout the frog's body were not collected back into the sac.

Everyone was watching the changes in the poisonous skeletal frog's condition with some tension.

Everyone present could see that the poisonous frog's internal toxicity had exceeded its tolerance limit, and if not handled properly, the frog might die from the poison.

Kikuko spoke calmly, "Shuwen, now."

Li Shuwen's eyes immediately lit up. "Gallade, use Psychic on Toxicroak!"

Gallade looked at Toxicroak and released a powerful psychic ability to envelop Toxicroak's body, restricting the movement of the toxins from the outside.

Kikuko, however, said, "No, it's not time to restrict the toxins' activity yet. Use your mental focus to make the toxins circulate even faster!"

"Don't be afraid, what we need is for the toxins to corrode the poisonous skull frog's body!"

Gallade looked at Li Shuwen, and only after Li Shuwen nodded did Gallade begin to use its Psychic powers to make the poison rotate.

The body color of the poisonous skull frog further turns purplish-black.

The poison sacs and stingers of the poisonous skeletal frog were so red they were almost dripping, and the stingers on its two hands faintly emitted a captivating light.

Li Shuwen's Poison Skull Frog has a poisonous stinger characteristic. The changes in the poisonous stingers on its two hands show how drastically the toxicity of the Poison Skull Frog increases in just one minute.

Without Akiko saying a word, Gallade actively suppressed the activity of toxins just before Toxicroak's body was about to reach its limit.

And it raised one hand, releasing a healing wave to replenish the Poison Skull Frog's energy.

Li Shuwen also raised his hand, releasing waveguide power to stimulate the life force of the Poison Skull Frog, allowing it to absorb the mixed toxins more quickly and suffer less from the second round of toxins.

When the Poison Skull Frog's stamina recovered to 70%, Kikuko said, "That's about enough. We can't let it recover to full stamina, or it will inhibit the absorption of the toxins."

"That's normal for it to hurt; it means your muscles are building up!"

Toxicroak raised its head, revealing a defiant gaze as it looked at Gallade.

"Guli!"

Toxicroak isn't afraid of hardship, so it told Gallade to go ahead and not to worry about dying!

Li Shuwen nodded. "Gallade, continue."

Gallade's eyes glowed with intense blue light. He sensed Toxicroak's strong emotions and was determined to use all his strength to help Toxicroak.

The poison skeletal frog's color, which had just lightened, deepened further, turning completely black, and even had a light-absorbing effect, making it appear completely non-reflective.

The poison sacs of the poison scorpion pulsate rhythmically, steadily releasing toxins into the frog's body amidst intense pain.

Blair exclaimed, "That Poison Skull Frog really has a strong will; it can withstand such a level of poison without making a sound."

Lorelei nodded in agreement. "It is indeed impressive, but it makes sense when you think about it. Even the Pokémon of ordinary trainers can be inspired by Midas Touch."

"The effects that Midas himself gets on his Pokémon are naturally extraordinary."

Blaine looked at Li Shuwen, "The Midas Touch who's been dominating the Sinnoh region lately is actually that kid Shuwen!"

Kona was somewhat surprised. "Chamberlain, you didn't know?"

Xia Bo blinked. "I knew there was a Midas touch, but I didn't expect it to be Book Boy."

Blaine touched his newly grown hair in surprise. "Is this also a Midas touch?"

Kikuko said, "How is it not a Midas touch if you make your bald head grow back blonde hair?"

Bob nodded. That's true.

"So, the reason why Blaziken can eat so much is because of the Midas touch?"

Even though Li Shuwen needed to pay attention to the changes in the Poison Skull Frog's body, he also had to maintain the output of the waveguide power.

Li Shuwen still spoke up to explain, "I need to clarify something about this: the fact that Blaziken is edible has absolutely nothing to do with the Midas Touch."

"It's purely a matter of personal talent!"

Blaziken's talents are considered excellent among Blaziken.

But it's definitely not top-tier.

Blaziken's truly unparalleled talent among all Blaziken is its appetite.

With the boost from its gluttonous talent, Blaziken's ability to convert its talent into strength increases at least three to four times.

Now that Li Shuwen has mastered the secrets of fire attribute, it is believed that Blaziken can be further improved.

Blaine blinked. "Personal talent? I'm getting more and more curious about you, Blaziken."

Li Shuwen smiled and said, "When we get back to Aster Town, I'll bring the Blaziken over and give you some pointers, Uncle Xia."

After speaking, Li Shuwen continued to observe the poisonous skull frog's physical condition.

With Kikuko's crucial guidance, the poison skeletal frog successfully digested the toxins.

His dark skin turned back to its original blue.

He looked no different from an ordinary poisonous skeletal frog, and even the faint sense of threat that ordinary poisonous skeletal frogs usually exuded completely disappeared.

The poisonous skeletal frogs of today can be described as harmless to humans and animals.

But Li Shuwen knew that in just 25 minutes, the muscle strength of the poisonous skeletal frog had increased by nearly 30%!