Chapter 12: Innate Grass-type Heavenly King Sacred Body!
According to the famous Dragon Type Champion Long Du’s classification of Dragon Type Pokémon, Tropius, whose name ends with “dragon” and can inherit Dragon Type moves, is a noble Dragon Clan member.
After all, Exeggutor can be a Dragon Type Pokémon, so calling Tropius a Dragon Vein Pokémon is perfectly reasonable.
Lu Li discovered that no matter from which perspective, Tropius is indeed one of the Pokémon most suitable for him currently.
Although Tropius’s attribute values are only 460, such a base stat total is relatively low, but in the novice stage, the base stat totals of most rookie trainers’ Pokémon are not this high.
For example, Charmander’s base stat total is only just over 300, and even Charmeleon’s is only 405.
In the national Grand Festival stage, aside from Bug Type, there are almost no three-stage evolution Pokémon; if there are, there’s only one possibility: that Pokémon is illegal.
After finishing the eggshell, Tropius looked at Lu Li eagerly.
Lu Li, who was already prepared, took out Moo Moo Milk from the side.
“I prepared this for you long ago.”
After saying that, Lu Li hugged Tropius off the bed, poured the milk into a milk basin, and then quietly watched Tropius drinking milk with its head down.
Pokémon are quite magical beings. Although Tropius is now less than 20 centimeters tall, in just two weeks, Tropius can grow to over a meter.
Looking at Tropius in front of him, an idea suddenly flashed through Lu Li’s mind.
In the Cultivation World, among the minor spells that Spirit Farmers must master, there is one called Growth, whose effect is to promote the growth of Spirit Plants.
What Lu Li is now curious about is whether Growth works on Grass Type Pokémon? After all, Grass Type Pokémon more or less carry some plant characteristics.
Moreover, most importantly, Growth pairs quite well with Tropius. In the Pokémon World, Growth has a similar effect to the move Growth. If Tropius learns this…
Lu Li decided to give it a try. Growth only works on plants, and even if it fails, there won’t be any side effects on the target.
But what if it succeeds?
Lu Li’s right hand gently rested on Tropius’s back.
Growth activated, and green radiance slowly merged into Tropius’s body.
Tropius felt a surge of Grass Type essence in its body, its eyes lit up, and before it could react, the Grass Type essence was instantly absorbed and digested by Tropius.
At this time, Tropius had already finished the milk in the basin.
“Trop~”
（Mom, I’m still hungry~）
Tropius looked at him pitifully.
Seeing Tropius make such an expression, Lu Li, worried about an accident with Growth, quickly formed hand seals with both hands.
After activating Telepathy, Lu Li hurriedly asked, “Tropius, do you feel uncomfortable anywhere?”
“Trop~”
（I’m so hungry.）
Hearing this, Lu Li finally breathed a sigh of relief.
Telepathy is a minor spell that Beast Tamers must learn. In the Cultivation World, Telepathy allows communication with intelligent Spirit Beasts.
In the Pokémon World, Telepathy has the same effect.
“Just hungry?”
Lu Li thoughtfully poured another basin of milk for Tropius.
Seeing that Tropius was just a bit hungry, Lu Li had a rough guess in his mind.
After quickly finishing another bottle of milk, Tropius continued to look at Lu Li eagerly.
“Trop~”
（Not full yet, want more~）
Lu Li continued pouring milk into the basin.
Tropius continued to drink vigorously with its head down.
The milk that should have lasted a week was quickly devoured clean by Tropius. After burping milkily, Tropius finally stopped demanding more and happily pounced into Lu Li’s arms.
Holding Tropius, Lu Li could clearly feel that the Tropius in his arms had gained a lot of weight, and even its body size had grown to 50 centimeters.
“So, one use of Growth on a Grass Type Pokémon is equivalent to a week’s growth?” Lu Li looked thoughtfully at Tropius in his arms.
The innocent and enthusiastic Tropius didn’t notice Lu Li’s heavy thoughts and enthusiastically licked Lu Li’s face.
Lu Li, deep in thought, didn’t mind. With the energy in his body now, he could use Growth about ten times a day, meaning that as long as nutrition was sufficient, his nurturing speed for Grass Type Pokémon would be 70 times that of a normal person.
This might be somewhat of an exaggeration, but at least it’s true in the early stages.
“Is this meant to make me a Grass Type Heavenly King?” Lu Li thought somewhat speechlessly.
Of course, ten uses of Growth a day is the ideal state. Without slowing down his cultivation training speed or delaying other matters, Lu Li estimated he could use Growth about four times a day.
That means one day for him is equivalent to a month for others?
Thinking of this, Lu Li’s heartbeat involuntarily quickened a bit.
Excited heart, trembling hands! After 16 years of effort, is it finally time to reap the rewards?
But Lu Li quickly calmed down. His envisioned one day equaling others’ month was based on having ample funds.
The acceleration cheat is very strong, but unfortunately, there’s not enough money.
Lu Li shook his head helplessly, holding Tropius as he went to the yard.
Lu Li held Tropius and introduced it to Wailmer in the water vat: “Xiao Mei, this is our new companion.”
“Trop~”
Tropius was not shy at all and enthusiastically greeted Wailmer in the water.
Wailmer also curiously sized up Tropius in Lu Li’s arms, then gently blew a few bubbles.
“A Pokémon I’ve never seen before. It looks like it has some combat power,” Wailmer thought.
After greeting, Tropius, looking around, suddenly brightened up as the Razz Berries in the yard caught its attention.
Tropius is a Pokémon that loves Berries very much; this is not just a preference but its inherent nature.
For Tropius, Berries are definitely more important than getting stronger. Most importantly, Tropius likes to share; even wild Tropius are happy to share the fruit growing on their necks.
The excited Tropius struggled in Lu Li’s arms to get down.
Feeling the wriggling Tropius, Lu Li curiously followed its gaze full of desire.
“No, the Razz Berries aren’t ripe yet. If you like eating Berries, wait a bit and I’ll buy some for you.” Lu Li put on a stern face to suppress Tropius.
The Razz Berries were prepared for Wailmer, so they absolutely couldn’t be let Tropius devour them.
The suppressed Tropius looked at Lu Li with a face full of grievance.
“Trop~”
Lu Li helplessly comforted, “Alright, get in the Poké Ball first. I’ll take you out to buy Berries.”
Under Lu Li’s coaxing and persuasion, Tropius reluctantly entered the Poké Ball.
Looking at the Poké Ball in his hand, Lu Li’s mouth curved up slightly as he whispered, “Looks like this home will be lively from now on.”
Wailmer gazed gloomily at Tropius’s Poké Ball.
【Today is the day Tropius was born, but it targeted my Razz Berries right after hatching. I’ll remember this grudge.】
The petty Wailmer silently noted this against the new companion.
Wailmer, who has always been quite sensitive inwardly, is famously petty. Tropius coveted its Razz Berries right after hatching, so this grudge is formed. This is also why Lu Li is certain the home will be lively in the future.
