Chapter 152: Victory Of Numerical Values Once More
“Keep using Flamethrower!”
Lu Li could only continue to command.
The Flame Vortex was slower than Flamethrower, and facing a flying Swablu, Lu Li couldn’t think of a better solution.
Seeing Lu Li appear helpless, Long Lingling said triumphantly, “Swablu, dodge, and then keep using Disarming Voice.”
Charmander used Flamethrower, but Swablu still evaded Flamethrower’s attack with its speed and aerial advantage.
Seizing the opportunity, Lu Li shouted, “Now! Flame Step followed by Flame Claw!”
Thus, an outrageous scene unfolded on the battlefield.
A Charmander stepped on flames to catch up to the Swablu in the air, and its Flame Claw landed on Swablu.
“Swablu!”
Long Lingling watched this scene in panic.
She couldn’t understand why this Charmander could use two skills simultaneously while controlling Flamethrower.
“What is this? Multitasking?” Long Lingling was stunned.
The spectators in the audience seats were equally stunned.
“This Charmander’s flame talent is truly heaven-defying.”
“What a formidable opponent. Most importantly, this Charmander has almost no weaknesses.”
“I heard this guy is a commoner, and this Charmander was obtained from an Alliance Pokémon Center.”
Discussions arose from the audience seats.
After being hit by Flame Claw, Swablu fell to the ground. Charmander descended from the air and continued its pursuit, unleashing a series of desperate combos on the injured Swablu.
When Long Lingling saw Swablu fall to the ground, she realized the match was no longer in doubt.
Charmander’s terrifying numerical values constantly refreshed her understanding of Pokémon.
“I surrender.”
Long Lingling shouted, raising her hand.
Seeing this, Lu Li ordered Charmander to stop.
“You won. I lost to your Charmander,” Long Lingling said, looking at Lu Li with a complicated expression.
After speaking, Long Lingling picked up Swablu and left the battlefield without looking back.
Lu Li shrugged indifferently.
Long Lingling played tactics, and her heart was also quite devious.
But it didn’t matter; in the face of absolute numerical superiority, any conspiracy or trick was just a paper tiger.
“Cha~”
After finishing the combo, Charmander, feeling utterly exhilarated, couldn’t help but let out a cry.
Lu Li quickly put away the attention-seeker and turned to leave the match venue.
There were no more matches today, but he had two more tomorrow.
Moreover, the opponents in the Southern Competition Area were of high quality, and Lu Li was already considering whether to field Tropius.
If he couldn’t outplay them with tactics, then he would have to rely on numerical superiority.
Back in the lounge, Lu Li released his Pokémon.
Charmander, having just regained its freedom, immediately called out to Milotic.
“Cha?”
（Milotic sister, wasn’t I cool just now?）
Lu Li: “…”
Lu Li looked at the attention-seeker with a hint of helplessness.
Milotic didn’t even fancy the honest Tropius, so why would she fancy a little sprout like you?
“Na~”
（You performed well. I hope you can bring more victories to the Trainer.）
Encouraged, Charmander nodded excitedly.
“Cha~”
（Don’t worry, Milotic sister. I will work hard to win more victories for the Trainer.）
Lu Li: “…”
“Little sycophant, Milotic is manipulating you!”
Lu Li roared inwardly.
However, while he grumbled internally, Lu Li didn’t intervene in the matter between Charmander and Milotic.
It’s a goddess and a dog; one of them will eventually get hurt.
As for who would get hurt?
Lu Li could only say that those who understand, understand.
“Na~”
（Trainer, the pills are gradually having less of an effect on me.）
After manipulating Charmander, Milotic told Lu Li of her recent confusion.
Hearing this, Lu Li immediately became serious and quickly asked, “Is it Strength or Beauty?”
Milotic replied instantly, “Beauty.”
“It seems I need to start researching Spirit Beauty Pill 3.0,” Lu Li thought with frustration.
He had too many things to do recently.
Finding a Volcano to use a Smelting Furnace to extract Steel Essence, learning the Way of Formations （finding those Unown）, researching elixirs for other Attributes （preparing for my subordinates）, participating in matches…
In terms of priority, his own matters were naturally more important.
“I wonder if Nandu has a Black Market,” Lu Li thought curiously.
After leaving the Pokémon Center, Lu Li was stopped by two reporters.
Unlike the matches in Qingfeng City, regional matches were no longer at the city level. Those who distinguished themselves in regional matches were already considered famous Trainers.
Therefore, Lu Li had attracted the attention of reporters.
“Hello, may I interview you?” the beautiful female reporter asked with a kind smile.
Lu Li glanced at the camera and then asked with a frown, “Can it be blurred?”
“No.”
The female reporter shook her head politely and explained, “There’s no need to blur it, as your match was broadcast live.”
Lu Li: “…”
“Alright, what do you want to ask?” Lu Li asked helplessly.
The beautiful reporter quickly asked, “I heard you are a Trainer from humble beginnings?”
Lu Li nodded in affirmation, “I am indeed an ordinary person.”
“To my knowledge, you are the only commoner from your city to reach the regional tournament?” the female reporter asked again.
Lu Li shook his head, “I am not aware of that.”
He couldn’t admit to such a thing. If he admitted it, the news report would cause significant controversy.
After all, the Asian Alliance’s support for commoners was politically correct nowadays.
“Then can you share how you trained such an excellent Charmander?” the female reporter continued to press.
“It’s very simple. First, you need to ensure sufficient Nurturing Resources…”
Seeing that Lu Li had been silent for a long time, the smiling female reporter asked again, “And then?”
“And then there’s no ‘then’! Ensure sufficient Nurturing Resources, and the rest is up to Charmander’s own hard work.”
Female reporter: “???”
The cameraman next to her: “???”
“Ahem, it seems you’re quite humorous, handsome,” the female reporter, thinking Lu Li was unwilling to reveal his training techniques, awkwardly changed the subject.
Lu Li was also helpless, as he was telling the truth.
His Charmander was trained in pretty much this way.
“Ahem! Did your Charmander happen to be obtained from the Pokémon Center? Did you know it was a shiny when you received it?” the female reporter continued to ask.
“Yes, my Charmander was obtained from the Pokémon Breeding Center. Here, I must thank the great Alliance, and then…”
Lu Li thanked everyone and every organization he could think of.
Seeing Lu Li only focused on thanking people, the female reporter helplessly reminded him, “So, did you know Charmander was shiny when you received it?”
“No, I received a Pokémon Egg. How could I possibly know its condition?” Lu Li gave the female reporter a look that asked, ‘Are you stupid?’
The female reporter continued, “I heard Gym Leader Yu of Qingfeng City is your recommender. Have you received any personal sponsorship from him?”
Lu Li realized that the reporter’s questions were becoming more sensitive, even feeling like she was deliberately trying to set a trap for him.
With his interest in the interview completely gone, Lu Chen denied with a blank expression, “I only accepted sponsorship from the Alliance and have no connection with any individual powers.”
In such a public setting, his stance had to be with the Alliance. Even if he had accepted sponsorship from an individual power, he couldn’t admit it.
