Chapter 26

Though it could be kept in a Poké Ball.

As soon as it's released, it would invite malicious intent from those with ulterior motives.

The wisest choice is simply not to evolve.

Ya Zi's Froakie will inevitably be raised into a 'Greninja', but there's no such urgency.

And what about her?

The Stage One evolution of Popplio isn't attractive either; only its final form, 'Primarina', that glamorous songstress, possesses an appearance brimming with fantastical color.

She must, and most urgently needs to, evolve into that final form.

For this, she could only miserably fall into Xi Xi Luona's trap, that crafty merchant.

Even a fool could see that the 'Energy Cubes' were cheap, yet she had no choice but to grit her teeth and buy them.

Damn it!

So unwilling!

"Today's trial has concluded; will Lady Furina return to the Palais Mermonia?"

Clorinde asked respectfully.

Yet in her heart, she was very curious.

On previous days, trials were conducted with great seriousness; why today was she so frequently distracted?

"Let's go."

Furina sighed and stepped down from the VIP throne.

Suddenly, she remembered something.

She hugged the 'Popplio' and thrust it forward.

"Clorinde, can you tell whether it is male or female?"

"Huh? Uh, this... apologies, my lord Furina, this is not something I am skilled at."

Gazing at the strange seal before her with a balloon-like nose, Clorinde felt awkward.

Gender, huh?

"It is a female seal."

Neuvillette walked over.

"Phew~"

Furina breathed a sigh of relief.

Ever since Lu Shu told her that the ratio of 'trap boys' among Primarina was seven to one, she had been extremely nervous.

Fortunately.

The evolution process shouldn't change its gender, right?

「Future Rich Lady Health Preservation Group」

【Little Thief Cat Nami: Ah~, so satisfying; Lu Shu, let you show off again, let you out-luck me again! (Pam laughs heartily)】

【Mu Hai Xingzi: Oh my, I almost forgot! The higher a Pokémon's tier, the more energy is required for evolution.】

【Mu Hai Xingzi: For example, Ya Zi's Froakie might need 100 Energy Cubes to store enough energy for evolution, while a Dratini might require 1,000.】

【Mu Hai Xingzi: Tsk tsk, letting that crafty merchant win one back. (Pam sighs)】

【Xi Xi Luona: Haha~, comfortable, this wave is truly comfortable.】

Let you damn well show off.

I'll make you eat a spear for your luck.

Wuhu, take off!

【Himeko: The handsome little guy has truly disgusted the crafty merchant.】

【Nakano Miku: Terrifying! Fortunately, I don't plan to evolve! (Pam breathes a sigh of relief)】

【Hydro Archon Furina QAQ: Boo hoo, detestable crafty merchant, you tricked me again!】

【Xi Xi Luona: Haha, what words are these, what kind of talk is this? Clearly, you chose this yourself; if you had chosen Squirtle, wouldn't you be just like Miku? (Pam is so proud its ears are flying up)】

How cute Squirtle is.

Chirping "Squirtle~ Squirtle~".

At most, it would evolve to the Stage One form 'Wartortle' and that would be it!

As for the big guy Blastoise, that walking meme, um... the art style doesn't suit Furina.

【Xi Xi Luona: How about it, Lu Shu! Doesn't feel good being controlled, does it? Hahaha~】

Detestable!

Although the 'Energy Cubes' can be earned back, but?

If she could choose, she would rather trade 100 million cubes to get Lu Shu's Dratini back.

Unfortunately, that is impossible.

【Lu Shu: Pfft! (Pam is laughing so hard it's convulsing)】

【Lu Shu: Crafty merchant, wanting to control me, your perspective is still too small.】

Saying this.

He condensed another ball of 'fruit jelly' and fed it to the Dratini.

A ten-second short video was uploaded to the group chat.

Silence.

A silence as dead as the grave.

Moments later, the group chat exploded.

【Little Thief Cat Nami: This works too? Just feeding them 'water' fills them up?】

【Xi Xi Luona: I! Am! So! Pissed!】

Thick killing intent.

It really couldn't be concealed anymore!

【Nakano Miku: Although I didn't quite understand, I'm greatly shocked!】

【Busujima Saeko: Uh...】

【Mu Hai Xingzi: So despicable, so shameless, yet I love it! Xi Xi Luona, that crooked merchant, must be about to vomit blood from anger, right?】

【Himeko: So that's how it is?】

【Hydro Archon Furina: Aaaah, I've found a way to raise Pokémon without spending money! QAQ】

But I can't learn it!

She is a fake Hydro Archon.

Hmm?

But I can go find Neuvillette.

Hehe.

Neuvillette, become a glorious wage slave!

=￣ω￣=

Nearby, Neuvillette inexplicably shivered.

【Lu Shu: @Hydro Archon Furina, actually, the Energy Cubes from that crooked merchant are also made by mixing Berries from the Pokémon world with other fruits and such.】

That stuff is dirt cheap.

【Lu Shu: Berries and other fruits from the Pokémon world contain special energy; only Energy Cubes made from them can prompt Pokémon to evolve. But Fu Fu, don't we have any specialty products here in Teyvat?】

【Hydro Archon Furina: That's right!】

Instantly enlightened.

Teyvat's ingredients likewise possess abundant elemental energy.

Why not try using local ingredients?

And why must I buy from that crooked merchant?

I'm truly such an idiot.

【Lu Shu: Since you've arrived in Teyvat, you should learn to be a Teyvat Pokémon.】

【Lu Shu: Energy Cubes are also created through constant testing to find the flavor most suitable for Pokémon; Fu Fu, you can also try making them yourself.】

【Lu Shu: I plan to mix some Inazuma specialties: 'Ghost Lantern Mushrooms', 'Sea Ganoderma', and 'Amakumo Grass Seeds'.】