Chapitre 8: There's Something Off About My Pokémon. [8]
Lu Cheng poured some Moomoo Milk into Vulpix's feeding bowl while gently stroking its fur. Moomoo Milk was highly nutritious, suitable for both humans and Pokémon, making it the perfect food for newborn Pokémon. However, there was one major downside—it was expensive! A single liter of Moomoo Milk cost a whopping 600 yuan, far pricier than any milk he'd had in his previous life. Though, he had to admit, it tasted amazing. Before Vulpix was even born, Lu Cheng had tried a couple of sips, and the milk was smooth with a hint of natural sweetness. He swore to himself that if given the chance, he'd definitely get himself a Miltank someday.
Vulpix obediently licked at the milk, curling its tail around itself like a scarf. A newborn Vulpix only had one tail, but as it grew, the tail would gradually split into six beautiful ones. Its tail wasn't just shiny and soft; it also carried the characteristic warmth of a Fire-type Pokémon. Lu Cheng was completely captivated by Vulpix's tail and couldn't bring himself to let go.
"System," Lu Cheng called softly in his mind, continuing to pet Vulpix's fur.
Vulpix hadn't turned into one of those strange, modified versions, but Lu Cheng still wasn't sure what other features the system had.
"Respected host, the Strongest Trainer Training System is at your service."
"You currently have access to: Scouting and Stat Enhancement. More features will be unlocked later."
A simple black-and-white interface appeared before Lu Cheng's eyes, reminiscent of the classic Pokémon games he used to play on handheld consoles—just in monochrome.
"What's this scouting feature?" Lu Cheng asked curiously.
As he focused on the thought, a magnifying glass icon appeared. He aimed it at Vulpix, and a string of data popped up in the center of the screen.
Vulpix.
Nature: Modest.
Ability: Flash Fire.
Moves: Extrasensory, Ember. Tackle, Tail Whip.
Evaluation: Strong mental power.
This scouting feature seemed like an enhanced version of the Pokédex, showing detailed stats about Pokémon. In the games, Pokémon often had limited movesets, with some moves being practically useless. But in reality, different move combinations could produce unexpected results in battle.
With "Scouting," Lu Cheng could assess the strengths and weaknesses of a Pokémon and even see their move sets—making this a seriously powerful golden finger!
"Huh, Vulpix knows Extrasensory?" Lu Cheng was surprised.
Extrasensory is a Psychic-type move with a power of 80, perfectly complementing Vulpix's high Special Attack stat.
Lu Cheng was initially taken aback. Vulpix had only just been born, yet it already knew such a powerful move. But on second thought, it made sense—Extrasensory was one of those egg moves that could be inherited, so Vulpix's parents were probably very strong Pokémon. Still, this was the real world; even with a strong move, Vulpix would need plenty of training to reach its full potential.
As for Vulpix's nature, Modest was quite suitable. Lu Cheng smiled as he continued petting Vulpix.
"Looks like I've really lucked out."
Returning to the system, Lu Cheng examined the interface further.
"What's this Stat Enhancement thing?" He clicked on a red icon.
Vulpix
HP: 0.
Attack: 0.
Defense: 0.
Special Attack: 0.
Special Defense: 0.
Speed: 0.
Unallocated Potential Points: 6."
"The host can enhance these attributes by completing tasks or spending money, thereby boosting Pokémon stat values," the system explained.
"How much does it cost to upgrade one stat point?" Lu Cheng asked curiously.
The best food for Pokémon included berries, Pokéblocks, and the Poffins introduced in the fourth generation of games. However, Lu Cheng knew little about Poffins, so he focused on berries and Pokéblocks.
"Currently, 10,000 yuan can increase any stat by one point. Once the growth limit is reached, the price will change again."
Lu Cheng clicked his tongue. This was similar to using expensive items in games to maximize a Pokémon's Effort Values (EVs), but this system was clearly much more powerful. It could directly boost a Pokémon's attributes, which meant that, with proper training, even if Lu Cheng's Pokémon had poor Individual Values (IVs), they could still become the strongest of their kind in the world!
But the cost was terrifyingly high—10,000 yuan could only increase a stat by one point. "What are these unassigned potential points?" Lu Cheng asked.
"The host can allocate potential points to various stats at their discretion."
Curious about where these six potential points had come from, Lu Cheng noticed a historical report-like document in the system. When he opened it, lines of text appeared:
"Congratulations to the host for completing the achievement 'Classic Red and White Ball.' Task Objective: Obtain your first Pokéball. Reward: 1 potential point, 5,000 yuan cash."
"Congratulations to the host for completing the achievement 'First Capture.' Task Objective: Capture any Pokémon (one-time achievement). Reward: 5 potential points, 1 Commemorative Ball."
Inside the system's storage space, a rare Commemorative Ball was quietly lying in a corner, with a stack of cash nearby. Although the Commemorative Ball looked unique, its capture rate was the same as an ordinary Pokéball. It was typically used by the wealthy to show off, but its "buy 10, get 1 free" promotion made it far less valuable than a Luxury Ball. Lu Cheng fiddled with it for a moment before tossing it back into the space. To him, the reward wasn't as practical as the 5,000 yuan in cash.
He allocated all 6 potential points to the Special Attack stat since Vulpix possessed "Extrasensory," a powerful move that shouldn't go to waste. After handling the system's matters, Lu Cheng let out a sigh of relief, then noticed that Vulpix had already finished drinking its milk and was now staring longingly at the empty bowl.
"You little glutton," Lu Cheng teased with a smile. "I'll get you some more."
Just as he was about to head downstairs to get more milk, he suddenly thought to himself—now that he was somewhat of a ten-thousand-yuan holder, why not treat Vulpix to some high-quality Pokémon food?
Lu Cheng had a thought and said, "System, can I directly purchase items from you?"
"Ding—searching, search complete. Host's permissions are insufficient to unlock the store system."
"Alright then." Having hit a dead end, Lu Cheng had no choice but to obediently browse the internet for new food for Vulpix. The most suitable food for Pokémon generally included Berries, Pokéblocks, and the Poffins introduced in the fourth generation. However, Lu Cheng didn't know much about Poffins, so he focused on Berries and Pokéblocks.
Pokéblocks are sugar cube-like treats made from mixed Berries, significantly enhancing the Berries' effects, but they come at a higher cost.
Online, Pokéblocks are usually sold in sets of 30 cans, and they aren't sold individually. A mid-tier set of Pokéblocks costs a whopping 30,000 yuan. Lu Cheng was shocked—he had thought having 5,000 yuan made him quite wealthy, but it turned out he couldn't even afford food. No wonder they say that being a Pokémon Trainer burns through money!
With no other options, Lu Cheng decided to choose Berries for Vulpix instead. Berries come in different flavors, and if the flavor doesn't suit a Pokémon's taste, it might not only fail to help with their training but could also decrease their friendliness. Normally, finding out a Pokémon's taste preferences requires trial and error from the Trainer, but Lu Cheng had an advantage—the system.
"System, what flavor does Vulpix like the most?"
"Ding—Analysis complete. Preferred flavors are 'sweet.' Recommended Berries: Pecha Berries, Mago Berries, etc."
"Got it."
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