With socket-like horns on its head, long arms, an oval body, stubby legs, and black patterns on its yellow frame, Elekid stood before them.
“It… kind of has a mischievous vibe, doesn't it?”
Tilting her head, Ruan Xinyi studied the Elekid Gu Xin had just brought out from the back room.
Was it the tiny fangs? Or the sly tilt of its eyes?
Something about it exuded a bit of a delinquent charm.
“Elekid is a rather assertive Pokémon. Most Elekid are drawn to strength and aspire to be strong themselves.”
“They also love collecting electricity. If another Pokémon tries to take their power source, they won't back down—fights often break out over it.”
“So, sir, you'll need to be extra careful during thunderstorms.”
Gu Xin crouched down to rub Elekid's head, smiling as he spoke to Ruan Youxiu.
“The sound of thunder excites Elekid. No matter how bad the storm is, it'll want to go outside and play.”
Indeed, Elekid had a very different temperament compared to a gentle Pokémon like Bulbasaur. Electric-type Pokémon in general had a habit of collecting and storing electricity, and it wasn't uncommon for Electric Pokémon to brawl over power sources in the wild.
Elekid's “fated rival” was Togedemaru, a feud so famous it was even mentioned in the Pokédex, further cementing its reputation.
“Don't worry, Boss. I'll take good care of Elekid.”
Ruan Youxiu thumped his chest in a show of confidence.
“Elekid, this will be your Trainer from now on. Get along well, okay?”
Gu Xin chuckled lightly and gestured toward Ruan Youxiu, catching Elekid's curious gaze.
“Elekid~!”
Elekid chirped softly, its small eyes sizing up Ruan Youxiu.
“Nice to meet you, Elekid! Let's work hard together and grow stronger.”
Feeling like he should say something, Ruan Youxiu extended his hand with a warm smile.
“Elekid!”
Seemingly pleased, Elekid's eyes curved into crescents as it reached out a tiny paw for a handshake.
Zap!
A golden spark of electricity coursed through the air, leaving Ruan Youxiu momentarily frozen in place.
“Oh, I almost forgot—when Elekid gets excited, you have to watch out for accidental electrical discharges.”
“Boss… you couldn't have mentioned that earlier?”
Still feeling a bit numb, Ruan Youxiu complained with a helpless expression.
“It's harmless, just a little tingle at most.”
Gu Xin waved it off with a laugh. Many Pokémon had unique ways of expressing themselves, like James's infamous Pokémon in the anime.
“Elekid~ Ele-Ele!”
Watching its Trainer feign composure, Elekid giggled behind its tiny hands—it seemed this was all part of a playful prank.
“Yep, it's definitely got an outgoing personality.”
Gu Xin nodded approvingly. This Elekid was full of energy and liveliness.
Ruan Xinyi: “…”
Outgoing? This wasn't just outgoing—it was downright cheeky!
Watching Elekid glance mischievously around the room, Ruan Xinyi couldn't help but wonder if her little brother could handle it.
Beep! Elekid, Electric type, Electric Pokémon.
Ability: Static.
Moves: Quick Attack, Leer, Thunder Shock.
It loves intense lightning storms. When it stores electricity in its body, a pale blue light glows between its horns.
The mechanical voice of the Pokédex echoed as Ruan Xinyi happily logged another Pokémon into her collection.
“Boss, I'll take a Pokédex too. And get me ten boxes of Energy Cubes for Elekid.”
Feeling the tingling in his body start to fade, Ruan Youxiu made his request, clearly impressed by Elekid's electrifying introduction.
“Got it. One moment.”
Gu Xin walked over to the counter.
“Here you go: a Pokédex, Energy Cubes, a Beginner's Trainer Hand and a Memorial Ball for being one of our first ten customers.”
After carefully preparing the items, Gu Xin handed them to Ruan Youxiu.
“Elekid costs 230,000 yuan, the Pokédex is 500, and the ten boxes of Energy Cubes come to 3,000. The total is 233,500 yuan.”
“Card payment, please. Oh, and let's add each other on WeChat.”
Ruan Youxiu didn't bother haggling. After making the payment, he extended his phone to Gu Xin.
He was really intrigued by competitive battling, and Elekid's strong-willed personality felt like a great match for him.
Mimicking his sister, Ruan Youxiu tossed the Memorial Ball toward Elekid. The Pokémon didn't resist and was absorbed into the ball with only a token wobble, signifying its acknowledgment of Ruan Youxiu as its Trainer—at least for now.
“This is amazing! It's completely illogical!”
Picking up the Memorial Ball, Ruan Youxiu marveled at the technology.
How could something so small fit an entire Elekid? Even after witnessing it firsthand, it felt like a dream.
This tech was almost too advanced to be real!
“Alright, let me add you to the group chat.”
After adding him as a friend, Gu Xin invited Ruan Youxiu to the chat.
Group Admin Gu Xin has invited “Nicest Kid” to the group.
Curious, Ruan Youxiu opened the group member list, only to freeze when he saw a familiar username.
Pretty Since Birth:
“Oh wow? Another newbie? Business is booming today, Boss!”
Campus Queen:
“Red packets! Newbie, send red packets!”
It's a Male Vulpix?!
“Show us your photo, newbie! And your Pokémon!”
Larvitar Is Not a Foodie:
“Wait a sec… is that Little Xiu?”
Birdie:
“Red packets! Red packets!”
Seeing Birdie's message, Ruan Youxiu turned his head sharply to glare at Ruan Xinyi, who was standing right next to him.
Stare.
Ruan Xinyi pretended not to notice, dutifully feeding her Bulbasaur as if she hadn't just set him up.
With a sigh, Ruan Youxiu resigned himself. His sister had always been like this.
While he was notorious for being stingy, he couldn't deny he was in a good mood today.
Ding! Nicest Kid sent a red packet.
0.5 seconds later… Your red packet has been fully claimed.
“0.5 seconds?!”
Ruan Youxiu was stunned. He had just sent it—how was it gone already?
Pretty Since Birth:
“Ugh! I was first! How is the Boss the luckiest?”
Gu Xin:
“I didn't even get one. Newbie, send another!”
Campus Queen:
“Didn't get one. Newbie, send another!”
It's a Male Vulpix?!
“Didn't get one. Newbie, send another!”
Larvitar Is Not a Foodie:
“Didn't get one. Newbie, send another!”
Birdie:
“+1.”
“…”
Are you kidding me?!
What kind of group is this, ganging up on me like this?!
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