Chapter 3: Tools: Poison Needle! My Pokémon World! (2/5, Requesting Data)

Glancing at the two men lying motionless on the ground, Luo Ge turned to look at the Nidoking beside him.

The Nidoking's body was purple, marked with deep purple patches, indirectly revealing its affinity for poison.

It bore a poison horn on its head and three rows of poison spines along its back, all of which served as weapons for attack.

It also had large ears with blue interiors, small incisors, and tiny red eyes.

At first glance, it resembled a strange rabbit—ignoring the spines, it was quite adorable.

Luo Ge bent slightly, reached out, and gently stroked the Nidoking's head, saying softly: "You've worked hard—I'll give you extra rations when we get back."

The Nidoking's skin wasn't smooth; perhaps due to combat needs, Nidokings generally had thick skin for protection.

It felt like worn leather—rough, yet offering a unique sensation.

The Nidoking's eyes curled into smiles as it rubbed its head against Luo Ge's hand, letting out a soft whimper: "Wu-wu~"

The Nidoking's cry sounded like a low, puppy-like whine, quite endearing.

Luo Ge chuckled lightly: "Alright, we should go retrieve our spoils now."

He hadn't forgotten who truly intended to strike at him.

…

Still, the dilapidated shop.

The shopkeeper, fat as a mountain, lay sprawled in his armchair, his round little eyes fixed on the ceiling.

In his mind, he was imagining how this move would earn him a fortune of priceless treasures.

Once he turned them in, his status would rise, and his life would grow even more comfortable.

As he drifted in this fantasy, his peripheral vision caught a figure entering through the door, and he muttered automatically: