LIGHTNOVELSTORY Chapter 19 - This is the commemorative ball!
Chapter 19: This is the commemorative ball!
“The price for Trapinch is 250,000 Yuan. Will you be paying by card?” After bringing the Trapinch out from the partitioned area, Guxin smiled at Chu Kelian.
“By card,” Chu Kelian handed her bank card to Guxin without hesitation. Then, she eagerly examined the Trapinch on the ground.
“Its head is big, and those eyes are like stars.”
Chu Kelian blinked her eyes as she observed the Trapinch for a while. The primary color of its body was orange, with short limbs and a disproportionately large, round head. Its lower jaw was equally enormous, and it had starry white eyes. Although it looked odd, it somehow gave off a cute feeling.
“Hello, Trapinch. You’re going to be my Pokémon from now on.”
Chu Kelian crouched down slightly, greeting the seemingly quiet Trapinch with a warm smile.
“Yi~”
Trapinch tilted its head slightly, its starry eyes fixed on Chu Kelian. It responded to her greeting with a low hum.
“It seems a bit aloof, doesn’t it? Oh, right, let’s check the Pokédex.”
Chu Kelian felt that this Trapinch’s personality wasn’t particularly outgoing, but that was normal. A Pokémon as lively as Bai Qianqian’s Squirtle would have been too energetic. Chu Kelian took out her Pokédex and aimed it at Trapinch.
“Ding~ Trapinch, Ground-type, Ant Pit Pokémon. Ability: Arena Trap. Moves: Sand Attack, Harden, Faint Attack, Mud-Slap. It dwells in arid deserts, and its enormous jaws can crush large boulders. It waits motionlessly in its nest for prey to stumble in.”
The Pokédex’s mechanical voice gave a brief introduction to Trapinch.
“It sounds pretty powerful.”
Bai Qianqian looked at Trapinch in surprise. This description was the highest B-ranking they had encountered, apart from Diancie.
Could it really crush large boulders with those jaws? How strong was its bite force?
“Haha~ Indeed, it’s the Pokémon I’ve set my eyes on!”
Chu Kelian happily rubbed the round head of the Trapinch. She was very satisfied with Trapinch, and it even had four moves! She forgot her previous thoughts of wanting to switch it out.
“Well, that’s why I said you have great luck, Miss Chu. Moreover, this Trapinch has the Arena Trap ability and has already learned an egg move.”
Guxin handed Chu Kelian her bank card back and looked at Trapinch.
Yes, Mud-Slap was Trapinch’s egg move. However, it was slightly different here from the games. Even if it was an inherited move from the parents, the Pokémon had to comprehend it themselves. Given that Trapinch was still young but had already learned Mud-Slap, its talent was exceptional. Not to mention, it had the Arena Trap ability as well.
Force: Prevents opposing Pokémon from fleeing or switching out.
This was an ability that prevented opposing Pokémon from escaping or switching out. Undoubtedly, any ability that enhanced the power of moves was very powerful.
“Hehe~ After all, this lady is naturally beautiful. I was even voted as the school’s flower back then.”
Upon hearing this, Chu Kelian’s exquisite face lit up with an even brighter smile, full of self-confidence. “This lady is naturally beautiful, so, strangely, I’m also lucky, right? Hmph~”
“…”
Guxin wore a slightly awkward but polite smile. Bai Qianqian rolled her eyes, too lazy to comment, while Lin Sheng didn’t even spare a glance at this beautiful and rich woman. Although she was good-looking, her personality was a bit unbearable, too narcissistic.
“Boss, I’ll be leaving now. I’ll come back to consult you if I have more questions.”
Lin Sheng bid farewell to Guxin. He had asked everything he wanted to know, and now he needed to go back and figure out how to give Vulpix some special training. He wanted to turn his Vulpix into the world’s strongest male fox!
“Of course, feel free to come back if you need more information. Goodbye,” Guxin replied with a smile.
“This is the energy block that Trapinch likes to eat. Be sure not to confuse it with Charmander’s. Their tastes are different.”
Guxin packed the two boxes of energy blocks for Trapinch and advised Chu Kelian.
“Don’t worry, Boss. I’m very professional when raising pets,” Chu Kelian reassured, patting her chest.
“Miss Bai, would you like to draw another time?”
Guxin glanced at Chu Kelian’s chest and quickly averted his gaze. Well, that could have been more impressive. Then, he turned his eye to Bai Qianqian. She was also a super beauty and rich.
“Not for now. I want to think about how to train my Squirtle first.”
Bai Qianqian was a bit tempted, but after hesitating for a moment, she declined. Unlike Chu Kelian, she had a more delicate way of thinking. Instead of splitting her focus on raising multiple Pokémon right now, she preferred to find the right way to train Wartortle first. Once she gained more experience, she could focus on catching more Pokémon.
“Sure, please remember to introduce more customers to me after you leave.”
Since the customers had made their decisions, as the boss, there was no reason to force them. Guxin regretted it for a moment before addressing the two girls.
“Definitely! Boss, I think you’re going to be very successful!” Chu Kelian replied without hesitation and then earnestly said to Guxin.
She had a suspicion that the Pokémon world was going to explode in popularity. She was in love with these magical creatures and captivated by the battles between them.
Bai Qianqian nodded in agreement.
“Thank you. I hope so, too. By the way, I have something for you two.”
Guxin was a bit surprised at first but then smiled and thanked them. However, he suddenly remembered something and turned to the two girls.
“Wow, Boss, do you have more gifts?” Bai Qianqian and Chu Kelian looked at Guxin curiously and approached the counter.
“I wanted to give you these earlier, but Mr. Lin left too quickly. I’ll give it to him next time he comes to the store.”
Guxin opened his hands, revealing four small, white, round spheres.
“What are these?” Chu Kelian tilted her head in confusion, wondering if they were glass beads.
“These are essential tools for trainers. They’re used to capture and store Pokémon and provide a resting place for them.”
Guxin took out one of the white spheres with his right hand and lightly pressed it. The sphere quickly enlarged until it was just the size of a palm, astonishing Bai Qianqian and Chu Kelian.
“It’s called a Commemorative Ball. It’s a specialty Poké Ball that’s produced. Since you were the first customers at my store, I’m giving these Commemorative Balls to you as a personal gift.”
Guxin smiled as he explained.
Indeed, it was a Poké Ball!