Chapter 14: Tropius’s Inherited Skill
Tropius nodded first, took a deep breath, and then its body instantly grew larger after activating the skill.
“Is this Growth?” Lu Li looked at Tropius with full of surprise.
If Tropius knows Growth, then learning Growth will be much easier, which is definitely good news.
You know, back then Wailmer took a full two years to get started with Spirit Rain Technique, but with Growth as a foundation, Tropius might master Growth in just one month.
“Anything else?”
Lu Li asked expectantly.
Tropius nodded, then condensed Grass-type Energy on the spot. After several gray-green seeds were formed, Tropius threw them out, and they sank into the ground not far away.
“Leech Seed?”
Seeing this, Lu Li nodded in satisfaction. Leech Seed can be considered Tropius’s core skill.
Core skills are those that Pokémon can rely on for a lifetime.
Tropius being able to inherit Leech Seed and Growth means that Tropius has particularly strong talent in the Grass Type.
“Anything else?” Lu Li looked at Tropius full of expectation.
“Trop~”
Tropius indicated that it had more.
Under Lu Li’s expectant gaze, Tropius started dancing awkwardly on the spot, not stopping its movements until more than two minutes later.
Lu Li fell silent.
Good news: Tropius also inherited the legendary Dragon Dance, which means Tropius’s father is indeed from the noble Dragon Clan.
As for what kind of dragon it is, it can first be ruled out as Garchomp. As everyone knows, land dragons cannot learn Dragon Dance. There are too many other Dragon Type Pokémon left, and Lu Li doesn’t know which kind of dragon Tropius’s father is.
However, the proficiency of this Dragon Dance is a bit awkward. Releasing this skill takes two minutes, which is enough time for enemies to output more than a dozen skills.
But Tropius does have considerable talent in the Dragon Attribute, which is definitely good news.
Having three inherited skills means Tropius’s talent is at least Gym Level to start. For a commoner to have a Pokémon with this kind of talent, even those rich young masters would feel envious and jealous.
After Tropius finished showing off its skills, Lu Li encouraged it: “Very good! Here’s a reward.”
Growth activated.
“Trop~”
Feeling this familiar warmth, Tropius let out a pleasurable moan.
After the pleasure came hunger. Lu Li, who was prepared, poured milk into the basin.
Watching Tropius lower its head to lick the milk basin, Lu Li’s mouth corners curved up slightly. Two more times and Tropius could pass the Newborn Stage.
However, Growth Stage Pokémon need to eat Energy Cubes, but now his small savings are almost depleted, not even enough to pay the final installment for the Alchemy Furnace in a week.
Thinking of this, Lu Li thought of the Electric Z he got from the Secret Realm. He doesn’t have any Electric Type Pokémon now, so selling the Electric Z for resources should be the best choice.
Lu Li doesn’t plan to touch Grass Z or Water Z, as those are for Tropius and Wailmer.
Picking up his phone, Lu Li directly searched for “Electric Z market price.”
The search results came up quickly.
Looking at that long string of zeros, Lu Li’s hand holding the phone trembled slightly.
Lu Li dared to swear to the heavens that the money from this life plus his previous life’s combined wasn’t as valuable as this Electric Z in his hand.
The price of Electric Z is 10 million League Coins! And it’s in short supply!
What concept is 10 million?
Although Alliance Starter Pokémon have purchase thresholds, for those who can afford the taxes, the price of one Starter Pokémon is actually only about 1 million.
In other words, this Electric Z in his hand can at least be exchanged for ten Starter Pokémon!
“Phew!”
Lu Li exhaled heavily and forcibly suppressed the excitement in his heart.
“Calm down! It’s just a mere 10 million.” Lu Li kept comforting himself in his heart, trying to become calmer.
Blinded by this number, Lu Li’s mind was now full of thoughts on how to cash in the Electric Z in his hand.
Although Electric Z has always been in short supply and even with 10 million in the future he might not be able to buy another Electric Z, Lu Li still decided to cash it in.
To cash in Electric Z, the best way is to go to pawnshops, and the next best is to go to auction.
For maximum benefit, Lu Li chose to go to the auction.
Although it would take more time that way, the benefits would definitely be higher than going to a pawnshop.
There might be a premium at the auction, but pawnshops would definitely lowball the price.
“Looks like I have to go to Qingfeng City again.” Lu Li, feeling a bit helpless in his heart, looked down at Tropius who was staring at him eagerly.
After casually refilling Tropius’s milk basin, Lu Li stood by and waited for Tropius to finish the milk.
After Tropius finished the milk in the basin, Lu Li asked with a “kind and gentle” expression: “Full now?”
Sensing a bad premonition, Tropius nodded somewhat fearfully.
“Trop~”
（Full.）
“Now that you’re full, let’s start learning.” Lu Li urged with a smile.
Although Tropius, which hasn’t entered the Growth Stage yet, can’t practice skills or do physical training, that doesn’t stop it from learning knowledge.
Lu Li, with hands forming seals, first used Telepathy on himself, then began the daily secret lesson.
“Tropius, I’ll teach you a special Growth first…”
Wailmer in the water vat looked at Tropius enviously. It’s great when the trainer gets stronger. Unexpectedly, the first to enjoy the benefits of the trainer getting stronger is Tropius, the newly joined companion.
Back when Lu Li taught it Spirit Rain Technique, Lu Li used many professional terms that it had to guess at. Now looking at Lu Li and Tropius communicating without barriers, Wailmer expressed genuine envy.
With the foundation of the Growth skill, Tropius’s progress in Growth can be described as Extreme Speed. In just one day, Tropius is almost about to master Growth.
Of course, this also owes to Telepathy.
Time quietly passed, and in the blink of an eye, another day went by. It was time for school again. After instructing Wailmer to watch the house, Lu Li brought Tropius to school.
Originally, Lu Li planned to let Tropius stay home to guard too, but according to Alliance regulations, high schools also have the responsibility to certify Rookie Trainers.
So today he must bring Tropius to school for registration. Although Tropius was born only one day ago, it has now entered the Growth Stage.
Tropius’s height has also reached 1.6 meters, and it has even learned Fly. When Tropius grows to two meters, it will be able to carry people flying.
Thinking of this, Lu Li felt excited again in his heart.
Today, a long line formed early at the school’s Gymnasium.
“Tsk tsk tsk, First High School’s senior year has only over 600 students, yet so many came for Rookie Trainer certification.” Lu Li stood at the back of the line and sincerely exclaimed.
