Chapter 137

Clearly, they had been itching to get stronger for quite some time!

"Very well, then I'll go find some opponents for you."

With that said, Su Yu set off to wander around, accompanied by Ralts and Deino.

Since there were so many Pokémon here, Su Yu quickly found two suitable ones.

They were two Pokémon that looked remarkably similar.

One had a small, round pink body with long, tender green leaves growing from its head.

The other possessed a round green body, featuring short, stout arms, legs, and a tail.

Not only that, but they were also gently floating just above the ground.

Just like ghosts.

[Name: Hoppip (Grass, Flying)]

[Gender: ♂]

[Level: LV.13 (Normal)]

[Ability: Ye Lusu (Speed increases during sunny weather.)]

[Potential: Elite]

[IVs: HP (22), Attack (24), Sp. Atk (17), Defense (21), Sp. Def (18), Speed (15)]

[Moves: Splash, Absorb, Synthesis, Tail Whip, Tackle, Poison Powder]

[Description: Its body is extremely light. To avoid being blown away, it anchors itself firmly to the ground.]

……

[Name: Skiploom (Grass, Flying)]

[Gender: ♂]

[Level: LV.19 (Normal)]

[Ability: Ye Lusu]

[Potential: Elite]

[IVs: HP (21), Attack (17), Sp. Atk (22), Defense (20), Sp. Def (18), Speed (15)]

[Moves: Splash, Absorb, Synthesis, …… Poison Powder, Sleep Powder, Bullet Seed]

[Description: It blooms when the temperature rises. It floats in the air to bask in more sunlight.]

These two were none other than Hoppip and Skiploom.

Moreover, their levels weren't high, making them perfectly suited for Deino and Ralts.

Nowadays, having been born a month ago, Ralts had reached level 12.

As for Deino, he had leveled up to 18.

They were just strong enough to handle Hoppip and Skiploom.

At this moment, Hoppip and Skiploom were still leisurely basking in the sun, completely unaware that they had been targeted!

Since this was merely for leveling up, Su Yu had no intention of adhering to any code of honor.

He issued his command directly, "Ralts, use Confusion to toss Hoppip aside."

"Deino, use Dragon Breath to attack Skiploom!"

Upon hearing Su Yu's orders, Ralts and Deino immediately sprang into action.

At this time, Skiploom was happily playing alongside Hoppip.

However, before Skiploom could notice anything amiss, a purple light suddenly flared up around Hoppip's body.

In its bewilderment, Hoppip had no idea what was happening, especially since there was no wind.

It simply couldn't comprehend how it had started moving, and why it was drifting farther and farther away from Skiploom.

Only when it was carried by the purple energy right beside Ralts did it realize that someone wanted to challenge it!

Meanwhile, Skiploom was anxiously trying to chase after Hoppip.

But suddenly, a stream of deep purple breath blew onto its body.

Causing it to let out a cry of pain.

Unlike the kind-hearted Ralts, Deino launched a direct attack on Skiploom.

At this point, Skiploom also noticed a Pokémon standing nearby with black fur and a green body.

It let out a fierce roar.

The flower atop its head fired off a barrage of green seeds.

The seeds shot toward Deino like bullets.

Although Deino couldn't see what was happening,

he still perceived the incoming attack through sound and the flow of air.

Having undergone considerable training prior to this, he easily dodged the Bullet Seed attack.

Immediately after, Deino opened his mouth and emitted a piercing screech!

Upon hearing the shrill noise, Hoppip began to tremble all over in discomfort.

Just then, Deino straightened his head and charged wildly toward Skiploom.

At this moment, Skiploom had not yet recovered from the screech.

All he saw was a black-green figure crashing directly toward him.

"Bang!"

Deino slammed straight into Skiploom.

Knocking him instantly out of the sky.

After the Jumpluff hit the ground, the Deino exhaled another Dragon Breath.

Purple energy currents once again enveloped the Jumpluff.

Consequently, the Jumpluff lost its ability to fight.

[Deino defeated Jumpluff, gaining 200 experience points!]

"Dei!"

Realizing its opponent had lost the ability to fight, the Deino cried out excitedly.

This was its first proactive attack!

It could be called a complete victory!

Meanwhile, after pulling the Hoppip over with psychokinesis, the Ralts...

...immediately began flinging it around wildly.

Although the Hoppip could float,

under such irregular thrashing, its head became dizzy.

Stars began spinning above its head.

When it had no means to resist, the Ralts slammed it violently from the air onto the ground.

Just this single strike caused the Hoppip to lose its ability to fight!

[Ralts defeated Hoppip, gaining 110 experience points!]

"Ralts!" After achieving victory, the Ralts...

...immediately flew toward Su Yu.

She once again threw herself into Su Yu's embrace, looking extremely happy.

Su Yu also affectionately rubbed her head.

"I know you are very happy, but you must continue to work hard."

"Ralts!" The Ralts nodded.

Thus, Su Yu began his sweeping campaign with the Ralts and the Deino.

Whenever he spotted a Pokémon of a suitable level, Su Yu would immediately order the Deino and the Ralts to attack.

The Ralts and the Deino themselves were also very commendable.

Whenever they fought, they were extremely serious.

Many Pokémon fell at the hands of these two.

[Deino defeated Oddish, gaining 200 experience points!]

[Deino defeated Pineco, gaining 230 experience points!]

[Deino defeated Nidorina and gained 210 experience points!]

[Deino has sufficient experience and leveled up to Lv19!]

[Deino learned a new move: Work Up!]

[Work Up: Boosts the user's spirits, raising its Attack and Special Attack.]

[Ralts defeated Venonat and gained 100 experience points!]

[Ralts defeated Exeggcute and gained 120 experience points!]

[Ralts defeated Marill and gained 140 experience points!]

[Ralts has sufficient experience and leveled up to Lv13!]

[Ralts has reached the required level and leveled up to Lv14!]

Thus, over the course of a single day.

Su Yu took Deino and Ralts, frantically leveling them up around the periphery of the Stream Valley Secret Realm.

In this one day, Ralts leveled up from level 12 to level 17.

Deino, meanwhile, rose from level 18 to level 21.

By evening, as the sky gradually darkened.

Su Yu regretfully ceased his level-grinding activities.

This instantly filled the trembling Pokémon with joy.

Although it had grown dark, they felt as though dawn had broken!

Su Yu recalled Deino and Ralts.

He then hurried back with them.

Deino was stored away in his Poké Ball by Su Yu, but upon being released, Ralts clung to him tightly.

She had no desire to return inside.

Naturally, Su Yu did not force her back into the Poké Ball.

Instead, he placed her on his shoulder.

Ralts sat motionless on Su Yu's shoulder, curiously looking here and there.

He was not far from the camp.

Therefore, Su Yu decided to return there for the night.

After all, given the choice between a comfortable villa with a large bed and an uncomfortable tent, who would choose the tent?

Riding his Luxray, Su Yu was in no rush, making his way toward the camp at a leisurely pace.

Approaching the camp entrance, Su Yu recalled his Luxray.

"Su Yu! You didn't go deep into the realm either!"

At that moment, a voice called out to Su Yu.

The voice was extremely familiar; it belonged to Qin Yun.

Sure enough, Qin Yun quickly ran over toward Su Yu.

"I saw others heading deep into the secret realm, but I wanted to train on the outside first before slowly moving inward. I didn't expect you to have the same idea."

Qin Yun said with a smile.

Shortly after, he noticed something extra on Su Yu's shoulder.

He focused his gaze.

Qin Yun actually saw a blue Ralts!!

"Huh? Am I seeing things? Why do I see a Ralts sitting on your shoulder? And it's shiny!"

Qin Yun rubbed his eyes, asking with some confusion.

But when he finished rubbing his eyes and looked again, he discovered the illusion had not disappeared!

Could my brain be hallucinating?

Just as Qin Yun was about to lament whether he was too young to be overindulging to the point of impairing his mind.

Su Yu spoke.

"You aren't seeing things; that's just my Ralts. She was born not long ago."

As soon as he finished speaking, the Ralts on Su Yu's shoulder let out a soft cry.

"Ralts~"

Hearing Ralts's voice, Qin Yun finally confirmed this was a living, breathing Ralts!

"Hiss... You actually have a shiny Ralts!?"

Qin Yun gaped, saying in disbelief.

Su Yu asked puzzledly, "What's the big deal about having a shiny Ralts?"

"What's the big deal! You actually ask what's the big deal!?"

Qin Yun felt as though he had been severely mocked.

"Do you know how rare a shiny Ralts is? It's even rarer than a pseudo-legendary!"

"And you, not only do you have a pseudo-legendary, but you also have a shiny Ralts!"

"Oh heavens, why don't I have such Pokémon!?"

Qin Yun shouted, looking utterly devastated.

After about 180 seconds, he finally returned to normal.

"By the way, where did you get this Ralts?"

Qin Yun asked with some curiosity.

Su Yu replied directly, "It hatched from a Pokémon Egg I chose as the champion of our school's freshman exchange tournament. It turned out like this upon hatching."

Hearing Su Yu's matter-of-fact answer, the envy in Qin Yun's eyes nearly overflowed.

"You picked a Pokémon Egg and managed to pick a Shiny Ralts!?"

"Why don't I have such good luck? Is it because I'm not the protagonist?"

Qin Yun fell into deep contemplation about life.

Seeing him like this, Su Yu chose to leave directly.

Let Qin Yun stay here and think on his own.

Seeing Su Yu leave, Qin Yun hurried to follow.

He opened his mouth to ask, "How was your training today?"

Su Yu answered, "Just training some lower-level Pokémon. Everything was quite normal."

"Is that so?" Qin Yun nodded. "But I heard that before entering the Secret Realm, Lin Lin Guangxiang swore to defeat you outright. Rumor has it he already ran deep into the Secret Realm; who knows how he's faring."

Upon hearing this, Su Yu paid it no mind.

Lin Lin Guangxiang alone was not worth worrying about.

There were countless former defeated foes who claimed they would beat him, yet all those people had long been left far behind by Su Yu.

Seeing Su Yu's demeanor, Qin Yun knew he truly did not care.

So he stopped bringing up such matters and instead began discussing Pokémon training with Su Yu.

Walking together, the two soon arrived at the cafeteria.

This place not only had dining areas for Trainers but also provided Pokéblocks for Pokémon.

The seating space in the cafeteria was spacious enough to allow both Pokémon and Trainers to eat together.

Of course, each ate their own food separately.

The two reached the cafeteria entrance, swiped their ID cards, and selected their meals.

Along the way, the Ralts perched on Su Yu's shoulder attracted a wave of attention.

Many people who saw the Ralts rubbed their eyes.

"Is that a Shiny Ralts!? For real or fake? Did I see wrong?"

"It must be real, because I saw it too! This is indeed a Shiny Ralts!!"

"Hiss... Su Yu actually has a Shiny Ralts as well; this is too amazing! How does he have so many rare Pokémon!?"

"So envious. A Shiny Ralts; I reckon there aren't even a few of them in this entire world."

Qin Yun saw that others were also expressing envy and disbelief.