I'm in Pokémon, but the system is Stardew Valley.

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The giant crab was caught off guard; these two seemingly weak Pokémon actually dared to attack it!

In its haste, the giant crab could only use its two enormous pincers to block its way.

Magikarp slammed its head against Krabby's large pincers.

With a "crack," a crack appeared at the junction of the giant crab's body and its pincers, much to the crab's surprise.

As the stalemate between Magikarp and Krabby lasted longer, Krabby's claws broke off at the base and fell into the sand on the seabed, kicking up a cloud of sand.

Ugly Fish, whose eyes were already somewhat dazed, became even more stunned now.

Magikarp actually knocked off Kingler's huge claw.

A strange yet exhilarating feeling arose in the Frill's heart. As it looked at Magikarp's retreating figure, it seemed to have made its own choice.

"Gululu!"

A hint of pleasure flickered in Magikarp's eyes, but then the pale white energy glow around him vanished.

The impact attack failed.

But the giant crab on the other side still has one claw left.

Magikarp and Krabby looked at each other in bewilderment. Magikarp was in an awkward position where its old strength had faded and new strength had not yet emerged.

At this distance, the giant crab can easily grab the Magikarp simply by extending its pincers.

A hint of smugness appeared on the giant crab's face.

Now the roles of offense and defense have reversed!

As for the lost claw, the crab doesn't care. As long as it gets proper nutrition, the claw will grow back in just a few days.

However, if it gets caught in the pincers, the scar will likely remain on Magikarp's body permanently.

The triumphant Krabby raised its orange pincers high, for these enormous pincers would become Magikarp's guillotine!

What the giant crab didn't expect was that, the next second, a powerful impact landed on its last intact claw.

With another "crack," the giant crab's last claw fell off.

The giant crab's most prized weapons were broken off, and he immediately sensed something was wrong.

Looking up again, Magikarp had regrouped and looked ready to pounce.

The balance of power has now shifted again.

The giant crab spewed foam from its mouth, trying to make itself appear larger, but without its claws, it was nothing more than a paper tiger.

As Magikarp watched the giant crab continuously spewing bubbles from its mouth, it became wary. But the cunning giant crab burrowed into the sand and ran away in the next second, leaving behind only its pair of large pincers.

Li Aotian was also dumbfounded. Wasn't the giant crab only able to walk sideways and had limited mobility? How could it have escaped in an instant?

Feebas arrived beside Magikarp, the band-aid on its head having disappeared into the sea after the earlier ramming attack.

That's right, the Tackle move just now was used by Feebas. It was Feebas that used Tackle at the last moment to break off the last of Magikarp's pincers and protect Magikarp.

Magikarp looked at Feebas with admiration in his eyes, and even his whiskers seemed to flutter.

Ugly Fish blushed and shyly buried its face in the sand.

Chapter 165 The Unwilling Shorts Boy

It wasn't until Magikarp's tail gently slapped against Feebas's body that the latter emerged from the sand.

Magikarp was seen holding a large crab's claw in its mouth, urging Feebas on incoherently.

It seems to be telling the ugly fish to bring along the claws of the other big-clawed crab as well.

Magikarp felt that its body was nearing its limit, and if it challenged other Pokémon, its body would be in serious trouble.

So, let's call it a day for today's challenge!

Li Aotian glanced at the other Magikarp swimming nearby, his eyes filled with a restrained fighting spirit.

You guys are lucky. I'll challenge you again next time!

I will be back!

As for the giant crab's claws, since we couldn't defeat it, let's take its claws back as trophies!

I wonder what kind of delicious food Fang Gu can cook with these pliers!

Comrade Li Aotian, possessing extraordinary wisdom, is preparing to retreat with his spoils.

If this crab claw can be made into a delicious dish to replenish its energy, Magikarp plans to make the giant crab its next challenge.

When the time comes, kill a big clawed crab to get two claws, and then cook them into a delicious meal to replenish your strength.

Using war to sustain war, isn't that wonderful!

Magikarp laughed so hard that his whiskers twitched, then turned to Feebas and mumbled something indistinctly as he blew bubbles.

I approve of you, my partner!

The ugly fish, also holding a large crab claw in its mouth, paused in the water, then nodded with a barely perceptible arc.

Magikarp didn't see it, because as soon as it finished speaking, it turned its head and frantically swam towards the surface of the sea, shaking its fins.

It wasn't that it was in a hurry to see Fang Gu.

It was just a sudden thought that brought Magikarp back to his senses, and he couldn't help but feel shy.

Thanks to the crab claws they were holding in their mouths, the two Pokémon looked incredibly strange, so the Pokémon in the ocean all stared at them with odd looks and didn't dare to approach them at all.

This is an experience that Feebas, which is often disliked by Pokémon, has never had.

The ugly fish's eyes lit up with a smile as it moved a few steps closer to Magikarp.

This feeling is not bad~

…………

At this very moment, Fang Gu is directing Riolu in a Pokémon battle on the beach.

"Riolus uses Metal Claw!"

Fang Gu waved his hand, and Riolu, upon receiving the command, lunged forward, its hands glowing with a metallic light, even extending outwards.

"Ow!"

Riolu's metal claws slashed across the body of the opposing Diglett, a single strike.

It only takes a single strike.

The mole on the other side immediately lost its ability to fight.

If you look closely, Riolu's eyes are still slightly closed.

"Groundhog!"

"why is it like this……"

The boy in shorts across from them shouted, then collapsed to the ground like a deflated balloon.

"Well done, Riolu!"

Fang Gu walked up to Riolu and used a towel to wipe the sand off Riolu's face.

This is the sand left on Riolu's face after the opposing Diglett used Sand Smash.

The kid in shorts on the other side, despite his young age, was obsessed with stat-changing moves. Taking advantage of Diglett's speed, he used Sand Smash first.

However, Riolu is a Pokémon that can use Aura.

As long as you use waveguide, it doesn't matter if the hit rate is reduced by the sand-splashing skill.

"Here you are, Riolu, this is your reward."

Fang Gu took a dried cherry from the bag and gently placed it into Riolu's open mouth.

Riolu chewed, and the sweet and sour taste burst in its mouth. It couldn't help but perk up its ears, and its tail spun rapidly like a small propeller.

This is a small reward that Fang Gu and Riolu agreed upon. For every battle Riolu wins, Fang Gu will give it a dried cherry.

Based on observations, dried cherries are confirmed to increase the power of Riolu's Metal Claws, and it's not necessary to have a Steel-type Pokémon.

Or, to put it another way, as long as one possesses steel-attribute energy within their body, they can increase the intensity of that energy by consuming dried cherries.

However, Steel-type Pokémon have a greater total amount of Steel-type energy, resulting in a more significant boost.

"this is for you."

The boy in shorts across from Fang Gu wiped away his tears, took out a dozen coins and handed them to him, his voice choked with emotion.

"Big brother, can I fight you again? I've figured out a way to defeat Riolu."

Fang Gu looked towards the sea and saw two figures, one red and one brown.

Fang Gu rubbed the boy's head and said apologetically, "I'm afraid it's not possible. I might have to go home, and Riolu is a little tired too."

Riolu put her hands on her hips and glared at Fang Gu.

No, I didn't, don't talk nonsense!

The crowd watching around them began to whisper among themselves.

"This young man is finally leaving. He has won more than twenty matches, all of which were one-hit kills."

"Yes, yes, the Riolu he trained is really amazing."

"I wonder if he's a trainee gym leader at some dojo."

…………

The guy in shorts across from him gritted his teeth and then looked at Fang Gu.

"Where can I find you if I want to fight you again next time?"

"My Diglett and I really want to battle Riolu again!"

The boy in shorts clenched his fists, and Fang Gu actually saw the shadow of some idiot in him.

"That's it."

Fang Gu rubbed the boy's head. "Your brother runs a Stardew Valley ranch in the town of Guyue in Biyi City. He's just an ordinary rancher."