“What is that supposed to be?!”
Inside the Pokémon Home pet store, Chu Kelian stared at the Pokédex image of a black, rocky creature with arms, her entire demeanor collapsing.
“That's the Alolan form of Geodude, a Rock- and Electric-type Pokémon,” Gu Xin explained nonchalantly after a brief glance.
“Why are they all so strange? Where's my dragon?”
“Miss Bai, I've told you many times: Dragon-type Pokémon aren't that easy to come by.”
Gu Xin spread his hands innocently. If Dragon-types were that easy to draw, Chu Kelian would be swimming in dragons by now!
A certain unnamed Flying-type Dragon Trainer would definitely agree.
“But why are they all so bizarre? And there are too many bugs!”
Chu Kelian scrunched up her face. She'd already done five draws, but what had she gotten so far?
Caterpie, Zubat, Ekans, Grimer...
Not a single normal one!
“If I may, both Zubat and this Geodude actually have decent potential...”
Gu Xin blinked and offered a friendly reminder to the pouting Chu Kelian.
Zubat's final evolution, Crobat, was nothing to scoff at. While Zubat and Golbat were common picks for Team Rocket grunts in the games, Crobat's actual power was far from mediocre.
And Geodude? Its evolution into Golem made it a solid heavyweight Pokémon. Apart from a glaring quadruple weakness to Water, it didn't have many significant flaws.
In the real world, where battles weren't turn-based like in the games, slower Pokémon like Golem could have their own unique combat strategies.
Moreover, the Alolan form of Geodude, with its Rock- and Electric-typing, had a decent attribute combination—though it did have a quadruple weakness to Ground-type moves.
“No, I don't want them! I'm only drawing Dragon-types! I've decided—I'm going to become a Dragon-type Trainer!”
Chu Kelian's little face wrinkled even further, but after staring at the image of Geodude for a long while, she finally looked away.
A person should have dreams! If you're going to dream, dream big!
“If Miss Chu has such a clear goal, then it's not my place to say more.”
Gu Xin shrugged.
“But you've already done five draws today, so you can't draw any more.”
“Tch~ Fine, no more draws!”
Chu Kelian knew what Gu Xin meant and reluctantly returned the store's Pokédex to him.
Yes, the system had a rule: each person could only draw five times a day. Perhaps the system was designed to curb certain “pay-to-win” warriors...
After all, each draw cost 500 yuan. For wealthy individuals like Chu Kelian, Bai Qianqian, and Chen Yun, this wasn't a big deal at all.
If five draws weren't enough, they could go for ten. If ten weren't enough, then a hundred!
Especially someone like Chu Kelian, who was obsessed with Dragon-types and happened to come from a family with substantial resources.
Not getting one after a hundred draws? Then try a thousand!
Gu Xin was naturally happy to see customers spend lavishly on draws, but the system clearly wasn't so accommodating.
“So stingy.”
Chu Kelian pouted. Even when she was throwing money at him, this boss wouldn't take it.
“Boss, can I use your battle arena?”
“Of course, Mr. Chen. Are you planning a battle?”
Hearing Chen Yun's request, Gu Xin nodded.
“Mm-hmm, my cousin wants to have a match with me.” Lin Sheng adjusted his glasses.
“And I also want to see how your 60-million-yuan Larvitar performs.”
Lin Sheng looked curiously at Larvitar, who was playing with Fennekin. A pseudo-legendary Pokémon's juvenile form—he was eager to see what made it special.
“Since we're trainers now, we need to get familiar with Pokémon battles,” Chen Yun replied with a smile.
“Then please head to the backyard. Diancie, time to work.”
Gu Xin nodded and then called out to Diancie.
Sitting at the front desk and watching anime on the computer, Diancie responded, grabbed a nearby camera, and hopped toward the backyard.
With no other staff available, Diancie had to step in for now.
The group moved to the backyard.
“The battle will now begin. The rules are 1v1. The match ends when one Pokémon loses its ability or will to fight. The other side will be declared the winner.”
“Battle start.”
Gu Xin briefly announced the rules and then stepped out of the battle area.
Chen Yun carefully reviewed Larvitar's current skills in the Pokédex, then smiled faintly and raised his head.
“Cousin, just so you know, I'm not holding back.”
Lin Sheng, full of confidence, said boldly. Larvitar or not, he considered himself a seasoned “pro.”
“No need to hold back. Besides, there's no way you could beat me, kid.”
Chen Yun met Lin Sheng's posturing with a calm demeanor and then added nonchalantly, “Not just 1v1—even if it were 1v2, my Larvitar would still win.”
Now that's a flex!
“Tch~ Anyone can talk big. Fennekin, go!”
Lin Sheng's mouth twitched. Damn!
He's so arrogant!
Lin Sheng signaled to Fennekin by his feet. No matter what, he had to teach his cousin a lesson!
“Woof~”
Fennekin darted forward with vigor, standing ready in front of Lin Sheng, its eyes locked on Chen Yun, full of fighting spirit.
“Larvitar.”
Larvitar waddled forward on its short legs, taking a battle stance in front of Chen Yun.
“A Rock- and Ground-type Larvitar versus a Fire-type Fennekin. Boss, who do you think will win?”
Chu Kelian looked curiously at the two Pokémon.
“You'll see soon enough.”
Gu Xin raised an eyebrow. Who would win?
You should be asking how Lin Sheng could possibly win…
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