Chapter 106: Miracle Dragon!
Of course, wall-hangers always appear in groups.
The real wall-hangers always make their debut last, and here we have to mention a certain little lickitung.
As the third child in Lu Li’s family, and moreover Lu Li’s first Starter Pokémon as well as shiny, the Charmander with heaven-defying comprehension started off with the fastest growth speed.
It also has the most outrageous combat power. Through Flamethrower, Charmander has comprehended Flame Vortex. The most outrageous part is that on the basis of Flame Vortex, Charmander has also learned the flame version of Counter Shield.
Condensing intangible flames into tangible fire streams, using rapidly spinning flames to counter remote attacks.
When Lu Li first saw Charmander comprehend the flame version of Counter Shield, he was the most shocked one.
I was just saying it casually, but you actually mastered it?
This was Lu Li’s mindset at the time.
If it weren’t for the different race, Lu Li would suspect if this little lickitung was the reincarnation of that yellow-skinned mouse.
With the flame version of Counter Shield plus the Ignite ability, although Charmander has just entered Normal Early Stage, it already has no opponents within Normal Level.
Even Wei’s bear apprentice can’t beat Charmander. Even if the trainer is added, Charmander can still achieve victory relying on its outrageous Flame Control.
In terms of battle command, Wei is stronger than Lu Li, a point Lu Li never denies.
But in Pokémon nurturing, ten Weis couldn’t compare to Lu Li, this transmigrator with wild imagination.
Wild imagination combined with Charmander’s heaven-defying comprehension created a Charmander that defies science.
“For this Grand Festival, are you planning to have Charmander battle?” After the battle, Wei asked with concern.
Less than a week left until the College Entrance Examination match. In this world, the actual duration of the College Entrance Examination is quite long.
City exam for three days, then Southern Jiuzhou Region’s regional exam for three days, followed by Jiuzhou Region’s regional exam, and finally the Asian Alliance’s alliance exam.
This rules are somewhat similar to ancient imperial exams, but combined with modern College Entrance Examination and Pokémon World’s rookie trainer contests.
The combination of the three formed this examination system.
Wei analyzed from the side: “You don’t need to worry about Qingfeng City’s Grand Festival. There shouldn’t be any Pokémon in the entire Qingfeng City that can match Charmander.”
Lu Li nodded confidently: “I’ve never worried about Qingfeng City’s match.”
Only the top 10 in Qingfeng City can enter the southern regional contest. Among the people he knows, Jin Huang has already confirmed not participating in the College Entrance Examination, leaving only Lian Sheyi, the real commoner genius.
If there are no accidents, the remaining 8 spots should fall into the hands of those young masters from aristocratic families and noble families.
“It’s a pity you’re a black household. Otherwise, you could definitely get into Kyushu Alliance University.” Lu Li sighed.
Wei shook her head and said indifferently: “I don’t care. After all, my dad is also a wild-route trainer. It doesn’t matter if I go to school or not.”
After talking about herself, Wei also thought of her sister and added: “But my sister might need to go to school. Can her identity issue be resolved?”
“After I get into Kyushu University, Bao Bao’s identity issue should be solvable. If not, I can still ask someone for help.” Lu Li comforted.
With his current connections, handling the identities of Wei He and Bao Bao is very simple.
But considering that Bao Bao is a Psychic, Lu Li doesn’t want Bao Bao to be exposed too early.
Wei nodded. She already had a near-blind trust in Lu Li.
“The bear apprentice should be advancing soon, right?” Lu Li glanced at the bear apprentice hitting the Iron Man dummy not far away.
“If no accidents, it should be these two days,” Wei nodded with a smile.
Ever since starting to take pills, the bear apprentice’s spirit has been getting better day by day, and the bear apprentice’s losses from last week have already been recovered.
Now it just needs an opportunity, and the bear apprentice can advance to Veteran Level.
“Bao Bao’s Psychic Power growth speed has been too fast lately. I’ve ordered some books online. Supervise her studying them when they arrive.” Lu Li added.
Bao Bao’s strength is increasing almost every day. Although getting stronger from pills has no side effects, the problem is that Psychic Power growing too fast does have side effects.
Lu Li doesn’t know the situation of other Psychics.
But if you haven’t eaten pork, surely you’ve seen a pig run?
In the Pokémon Anime, there are two powerful Psychics. They both have superhumanly powerful Psychic Powers, but they share a common trait: their Psychic Powers easily go berserk.
Bao Bao is great, obedient and sweet-smelling. Lu Li doesn’t want Bao Bao to turn into Jinx. The usually steady Lu Li has no interest in crazy girls.
Wei nodded seriously. Bao Bao’s strength growth speed is extremely unscientific. Although she hasn’t seen other Psychics, she knows this growth speed is a bit too outrageous.
“Should we keep giving her the pills?” Wei asked hesitantly.
Lu Li said decisively: “Continue. Getting stronger is a good thing. Even power that’s easy to lose control of is still power.”
Psychic Power going berserk doesn’t harm the Psychic themselves. You can’t just not pursue power out of worry about it losing control, right?
Even if it goes berserk occasionally, so what? Power doesn’t lie. The reason he wants Bao Bao to start studying is to hope she can cultivate her mind and body, finding peace in words.
Wei nodded.
“Alright, that’s it for today. I still need to go to the orchard.” Lu Li called the Tropius patrolling in the sky.
“Tropius, let’s go check the orchard.” Lu Li said.
“Trop~”
（Got it!）
Lu Li conveniently recalled Milotic. Charmander didn’t go along; it wasn’t interested in the seedlings in the orchard.
After arriving at the orchard, Lu Li’s face showed unconcealable joy.
The seedlings have turned into small trees, almost every small tree taller than him.
“At this growth speed, by this time next year we can harvest berries.” Lu Li said excitedly.
“Trop~”
（This is my orchard!）
Tropius was equally excited. Watching these seedlings grow day by day gave Tropius a strong sense of achievement, just like watching its own child grow day by day.
“The Sand Scale Fruit Tree is growing well too. Looks like you and Milotic have been putting in a lot of effort.” Lu Li said, looking at the Sand Scale Fruit Tree in the center of the orchard.
Milotic nodded proudly beside him.
Unlike Lu Li using Spirit Nourishing Technique once every morning, she and Tropius come over every day to release Spirit Rain Technique and Growth twice.
“We need to urge Onix’s Spirit Nourishing Technique progress too.” Lu Li said.
“Trop~”
（The big guy’s talent isn’t great. It’ll probably take some more time to learn.）
Hearing this, the Poké Ball on Lu Li’s waist shook.
After gently soothing the Poké Ball, Lu Li encouraged: “Have confidence in your companion. Xiao Yan has been working very hard. I believe he’ll comprehend Spirit Nourishing Technique soon.”
Xiao Yan is Onix’s name. Originally wanted to call it Da Yan, but considering all his Pokémon start with “Xiao,” Onix calling Da Yan would be out of place.
“Next, the most important is preventing insect disasters. If you find bug-type Pokémon, drive them away directly. For normal insects and insect eggs, you can call Xiao Hong to help.” Lu Li instructed the Tropius behind him while inspecting.
In the Pokémon World, berry trees have always been the favorite targets of insects. Bug-type Pokémon are okay since their numbers are relatively few; even one or two on a tree is no big deal.
But normal insects are the most deadly. Perhaps because this world’s energy is too abundant, the insects in this world are like they’ve been strengthened.
Normal pesticides are completely ineffective against these insects, but special pesticides made from Pokémon materials have outrageously high prices, and those pesticides are targeted—most can only work against specific insects.
This is also the most vexing problem for berry planters in this world.
But Lu Li isn’t worried about this issue, mainly because he has confidence in Tropius.
The careful Tropius checks every tree in the orchard every day.
As a diligent fruit farmer, Tropius truly treats its hobby as a career.
“Trop~”
（Trainer, I heard there’s a special move called Hidden Power?）
“Why are you asking about this? Hidden Power’s attribute is random, and its power is pitifully weak. I don’t recommend wasting effort on it.” Lu Li frowned in response.
In this world, Hidden Power is a bit special. Its effect is like a weakened Terastallization. Pokémon that comprehend Hidden Power can awaken attacks of other attributes.
But the effect isn’t great. One reason is the power is too low, and the second is the attribute origin issue.
“Trop~”
（If I comprehend Hidden Power Fire, I could burn insects myself.）
“Impossible! Absolutely impossible!” Lu Li shook his head decisively, interrupting Tropius’s fantasy.
“The reason Xiao Hong can precisely burn insects without harming seedlings is entirely because its Flame Conjuring Technique talent is outrageously good. Do you think your control ability can compare to Charmander’s?” Lu Li didn’t fear discouraging Tropius.
After all, having dreams is good, but if the dream is too unrealistic, he as the trainer has the responsibility to stop it.
Tropius nodded. It was quite self-aware about this. Xiao Hong’s heaven-defying comprehension and Flame Conjuring Technique ability are talents, just like its own outrageously high vitality—something other Pokémon can’t replicate.
“Just carefully check every day. If you find insects, have Xiao Hong come burn the insects and insect eggs. Later, I’ll ask Ralts and Bao Bao to scan the orchard’s land with Psychic Power every month.
If underground insect eggs are found, leave it to me. Once I teach Xiao Yan Earthquake, he can handle underground insect eggs too.” Lu Li comforted Tropius.
Tropius is great in every way, just likes pursuing perfection.
Managing the orchard isn’t something one Pokémon can handle alone; otherwise, berry planters would be ordinary jobs, not ones involving Pokémon.
“But speaking of Hidden Power…”
A flash of spiritual light crossed Lu Li’s mind.
Speaking of the Hidden Power skill, one special Pokémon absolutely can’t be avoided—that is, Unown.
“Unown… Formation…”
Lu Li stared at the Sand Scale Fruit Tree in front of him and fell into thought.
