Chapter 86: Recruitment
Lu Li had never seen a Fighting Bear in the real world, so he was unsure about the strength of a Fighting Bear in this world.
But what is a Divine Beast?
Just like Kubfu, if a normal Pokémon were nurtured by Wei in this way, it might have already been ruined. However, Kubfu broke through to the Normal Late Stage within a year, and is even not far from the Veteran Level.
100 years! As long as Kubfu can live to that time, it will definitely be able to grow to the Divine Realm.
Of course, all of this has a prerequisite, and that is that Kubfu can evolve.
In fact, whether it’s a Divine Beast or a Phantom Beast, most Divine Beasts do not have evolved forms.
Kubfu is one of the few Divine Beasts with an evolved form. To be precise, the Fighting Bear is the Divine Beast, and Kubfu is not considered a Divine Beast.
After bringing the two sisters into the living room, Lu Li poured them a glass of milk.
Wei, who had always been impatient, eagerly asked after sitting down, “Quickly tell me about Kubfu. I only know it’s a Fighting Type Pokémon, but I don’t know anything about it.”
Lu Li nodded, then said, “First of all, Kubfu can only evolve once.”
Hearing this, Wei frowned.
It is well known that Pokémon with more evolutions generally have higher potential. This statement is not entirely correct, but being able to evolve multiple times does have significant advantages, namely that the Pokémon can use the Power of Evolution to break through bottlenecks.
“However…”
Lu Li looked at Wei meaningfully.
Wei urged anxiously, “However what? Hurry up and tell me!”
“After Kubfu evolves, it can no longer be called a normal Pokémon. Such an existence is generally given the name of a deity by us humans.” Lu Li looked at Wei with deep eyes.
Hearing this, Wei’s pupils contracted, and then she looked at Lu Li in disbelief.
“Snap~”
The glass in Wei’s hand was crushed, and milk spilled on her pants.
Not even noticing her wet pants, Wei muttered in disbelief, “This… how is this possible? Kubfu…”
“Why is it impossible? Do you think your Kubfu is normal?” Lu Li retorted.
“Kubfu’s growth speed is indeed abnormal. Ever since we became refugees in the Asian Alliance, Kubfu has never enjoyed proper Pokémon nurturing.” Bao Bao said seriously from the side.
Wei Youyou sighed, “I always thought my Kubfu had heaven-defying qualifications.”
“You thinking that way is not wrong.” Lu Li nodded. Such qualifications are already divine; how could they not be heaven-defying?
Wei looked at Lu Li nervously, “So what do you plan to do to us?”
“I can see that you are refugees here, and due to your undocumented status, you don’t even have money to nurture Pokémon.
So, would you consider following me? Besides being a Trainer, I am also a Breeder. You have seen my Pokémon, and you should be able to tell my nurturing level, right?” Lu Li asked with a smile.
To increase his persuasiveness, Lu Li added, “Moreover, only I know how Kubfu evolves. A Kubfu that has not evolved is not a deity.”
“I think it’s possible. We are homeless anyway, and the environment here is quite good.” Bao Bao nodded in strong agreement.
Lu Li just smiled and patted Bao Bao’s little head. The one who could make the decision on this matter was definitely Wei, so it was up to Wei.
Wei was still in shock and hadn’t recovered.
Her Kubfu was a Divine Beast Cub. As long as it evolved once more, it would become a true Divine Beast. If she possessed a Divine Beast, could she go back for revenge?
“You want us sisters to work for you, for what reason? With my and my sister’s abilities, even those Champion families would heavily nurture us, right?” Wei asked with a cold laugh.
Lu Li knew that this woman was already somewhat moved, and now she just wanted better treatment.
Lu Li asked with a cold sneer, “Are you sure? Psychic Power is hereditary, and Bao Bao is clearly a beauty in the making.”
After speaking, Lu Li continued to satirize, “Although your bond with Kubfu is unbreakable, Divine Beasts are still of great research value, especially for those large families.”
Wei’s face instantly darkened. Lu Li’s words might be exaggerated, but they were not impossible.
The problem now was, did she dare to gamble with herself and her sister?
The answer was no!
Wei feigned bravery and retorted, “Then I can join those small families.”
“Those small families would be quite curious about a Pokémon they’ve never seen before, and they wouldn’t know how Kubfu evolves, and might not even believe what you say.
And are you sure your sister would be treated better in those small families than in those large ones?” Lu Li asked with folded arms and a cold sneer.
If Bao Bao really fell into the hands of those small families, her value would only be squeezed out even more, and the best outcome would be to become a breeding tool.
Wei had clearly considered these things, which was why she had been taking her sister around, hiding.
“In fact, you have no choice. As you get older, the risk of exposure will increase.”
“But it’s different with me. We are of similar age, and this place is relatively remote and very suitable for seclusion. Following me, you can at least survive your weakness period safely, and I know how Kubfu evolves.”
After listening to these words, Wei exhaled heavily.
“Hoo~”
“It seems you’ve got us sisters cornered!” Wei said to Lu Li with a look of unwillingness.
Lu Li did not threaten her, but merely stated the pros and cons.
It seemed to give them a choice, but in reality, it was a single option.
If she didn’t follow Lu Li, Kubfu couldn’t evolve into a Divine Beast, and a bright future would turn into a bubble. Moreover, her sister’s Psychic Type Pokémon was also a problem.
Although Bao Bao was only 12 years old this year, Psychics were precocious. Those Psychics with real background had already started nurturing their companions at this age.
Psychics and normal people are different.
“You really are like an Inteleon.” Wei gritted her teeth.
Wei said coldly, “Aren’t you worried we’ll betray you after we become stronger?”
Lu Li spread his hands, not hiding anything, “So I will add an insurance policy. You should know I am a Psychic, and I will leave a mental imprint in your minds. If you dare to betray me, then…”
Lu Li did not finish his words, but made an explosion gesture.
Seeing that Lu Li had thought of everything, Wei asked dejectedly, “Do you really not have any organization behind you?”
Lu Li nodded, “Just me, but I’m a cheater.”
Wei did not agree directly, but gritted her teeth and said, “I need to discuss this with my sister.”
“Take your time, but I suggest you make a decision soon. After all, Kubfu has been held back by you for a year. If there were enough resources, Kubfu should be in the Elite Stage now.” Lu Li said, then got up and left the hall.
The Bidoof Leader had gotten a bit too arrogant; he needed to go teach it a lesson.
Watching Lu Li’s receding back, Bao Bao murmured, “He’s leaving us here, isn’t he afraid we’ll steal things?”
Wei asked helplessly, “Bao Bao, what do you think?”
“I’ll listen to my sister, but if Kubfu really has that potential, I think we should stay.” Bao Bao said seriously.
Bao Bao added, “Besides, Big Brother said he knows how Kubfu evolves.”
Bao Bao further added, “If Kubfu can ascend to godhood, then we can get revenge, since our enemy is a Champion.”
As a Psychic, Bao Bao dared not say that she would definitely become a Champion in the future, but if Kubfu could become a god, then Wei would at least be Master Level.
Wei suddenly asked, “Bao Bao, do you think Dad was targeted by a Champion because of Kubfu’s Pokémon Egg?”
“It’s highly likely. We always thought the most valuable item in the batch Dad stole was the set of Mega Evolution Items, but now it seems Kubfu is the most valuable existence in that batch.” Bao Bao said.
Wei said unhappily, “But how can we be sure that guy isn’t deceiving us? What if he doesn’t know how Kubfu evolves? Or can Kubfu evolve directly when its level is high enough?”
“Sister, we actually have no choice.” Bao Bao looked at Wei helplessly.
He’s an Elite Level Trainer, and he even recognized Kubfu as a Divine Beast. If the sisters didn’t agree, what if they were “accidentally” killed by wild Pokémon?
As a Psychic, Bao Bao sometimes seemed as innocent as a little girl, but her mind was actually very mature.
“That’s also what I’m worried about.” Wei said dejectedly.
Even if she and Kubfu had a bond, with proper manipulation, the other party could still have a chance to become Kubfu’s Trainer.
For example, as Bao Bao said, they “accidentally” die from a wild Pokémon attack, and then Lu Li appears at the critical moment to save Kubfu, followed by a long period of building affection. At that point, it wouldn’t be difficult for him to coax Kubfu into obeying commands.
It’s already a Divine Beast, who would care about bonds?
Bao Bao comforted her from the side, “This is already the best of a bad situation. If those important figures had found Kubfu, we might not even know how we died.”
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As soon as Lu Li arrived at Bidoof Forest riding a Tropius, he heard a sharp cry from overhead.
“Bidoof~”
“Human, I’ve become stronger now, and I want to reclaim my territory!”
Lu Li reprimanded, “Bidoof, you’re being ungrateful. You broke through only after eating my Sitou Fruit.”
Hearing this, the simple Bidoof Leader felt that he was indeed being a bit ungrateful.
“Bidoof~”
“I will still help you guard the Sitou Fruit tree, but I’m talking about my territory.”
Lu Li retorted speechlessly, “Hasn’t this territory always been yours?”
“Bidoof?”
“Really?”
“Why would I, a human, occupy this forest?” Lu Li gave Bidoof a glare, feeling a tiny bit of guilt.
Tricking such a simple and cute Pokémon, was he being too inhumane?
Muttering to himself, Lu Li continued, “I know you want to reclaim your territory after your strength breakthrough, but I can promise you.”
“Bidoof~”
“That’s right, that’s exactly what I thought. You humans are quite kind!”
The Bidoof, perched on a branch, nodded frantically, indicating that its main intention was to reclaim its territory, and the matter of territory was just an excuse.
