Chapter 112

"Pickup ability activated: Obtained item [Life Orb]"

Luo Ge’s breath hitched, and he widened his eyes; he hadn't expected such good luck to arrive so suddenly.

He had just been wondering when he might come across a [Life Orb], never imagining that capturing this Rock Spirit would bring one along.

Life Orb!

[Life Orb]: After using this item, the power of moves increases by 30%, at the cost of 10% of HP.

If the ability is [Sheer Force], then HP will not be deducted when using compatible moves.

In other words, a Nidoking with the Sheer Force ability holding a [Life Orb]

will only increase its damage and not lose HP when using moves with secondary effects.

All gain, no pain.

For example, for [Earth Power], which is already a STAB move, the power is 90 multiplied by 1.5, then by 1.3, and then by 1.3 again!

This is what is known as a [Life Orb Sheer Force Nidoking].

Now, Nidoking's strength can reach a higher level and become a complete form.

Luo Ge waved his hand, and the dust and gravel filling the air settled down, falling obediently to the ground.

He walked steadily onto the field and bent down to pick up the heavy-feeling [Heavy Ball].

Don't let Nidoking's seemingly simple defeat of the [Rock Spirit] fool you; this [Rock Spirit] was actually quite powerful.

At the very least, among what he currently had on hand, besides Nidoking, the Rock Spirit was the strongest.

The reason Nidoking could defeat the Rock Spirit was, first, the boosted power of [Earth Power] was quite impressive.

Second, there was the type advantage: Ground-type beats Rock-type.

Third, the Rock Spirit had not yet shown its truly formidable abilities.

The Rock Spirit's strength lies in three aspects: power, size, and self-healing.

That massive body represents terrifying power, and a casual strike can cause large-scale destruction.

Its stone body is also difficult to damage; even if destroyed, as long as the internal core is not harmed, it will be fine.

In other words, the Rock Spirit is a terrifying, large-scale war machine, and its abilities make it a difficult opponent.

The reason the battle was resolved so easily was mainly because Luo Ge was fast, accurate, and ruthless, throwing the [Heavy Ball] quickly.

If he had waited a moment longer, the Rock Spirit's injuries would have recovered, and it naturally wouldn't have been a matter of one ball.

He had gained another great general.

A satisfied Luo Ge wandered for a while longer, and seeing no other creatures, he left the Forest of Beasts.

After leaving the Forest of Beasts, Luo Ge headed straight for their camp to start preparing today's lunch.

Inside the camp,

Menchi stayed by Luo Ge's side, watching him process ingredients and cook.

Having stayed with Luo Ge and the others for a long time, her appetite had become increasingly picky, and she preferred eating gourmet food.

That was why she was learning to cook from Luo Ge.

Menchi held a Pecha Berry and took a gentle bite; the soft flesh melted in her mouth, and sweet juice filled her palate.

Luo Ge was placing a tail-like ingredient onto a cutting board.

After simply cutting it into several sections, he prepared to skewer them onto sticks.

"Luo Ge, what ingredient is this?"

"This is a Slowpoke tail; it is said to be a very delicious ingredient."

Luo Ge explained patiently.

In the Pokémon world, the Slowpoke tail can be said to be a delicacy known to everyone.

Because a Slowpoke's tail can grow back after falling off, and it cannot perceive pain.

Menchi immediately grasped the main point and asked skeptically, "Said to be?"

Luo Ge nodded and said, "That's right, I haven't eaten it yet, I've only heard that it's a very good ingredient."

This [Slowpoke tail] was also something he had obtained over this past month.

"Eh?"

Menchi nodded as if she understood, touching the tail; it felt very soft, like touching a marshmallow.

She just didn't know if it really tasted that good.