You are not allowed to be a Pokémon Trainer!

Chapter 58 Choosing the Third Pokémon (Please read on!!)

Xia Chi didn't notice Lin Lange's strange look, but suddenly remembered something.

"Speaking of which, we're going to choose our Pokémon tomorrow, right? What are your thoughts?"

The top three prizes in the Shanghai Treasure Cup include a selection spot for a superior Pokémon baby produced by a breeding base in Shanghai.

Xia Chi hadn't decided on her next Pokémon yet, so she decided to ask Lin Lange first.

"me?"

Lin Lange pondered for a moment and said, "My next Pokémon should be the child of my father's Lizard King."

Xia Chi: "."

Forgot that she's a second-generation guild leader; ordinary elves would probably look down on her.

Lin Lange thought for a moment and then added, "If you want it, I can give you my spot."

Xia Chi refused, saying, "Forget it, I don't have that idea. Let's do it one at a time."

There's still a [Giant Golden Egg] waiting to hatch in the system's inventory. If another elf comes along, we won't have enough equipment to go around.

This isn't how you build synergy.

Rather than simply increasing the quantity, Xia Chi prefers to carefully nurture each and every Pokémon.

Returning the favor, Xia Chi declined Lin Lange's suggestion, saying, "I think you should reconsider your team-building strategy; it doesn't have to be purely Grass-type."

"The era of single-attribute experts dominating is over. Looking at the champions who have recently emerged in other regions, such as Cynthia and Leon, they all developed multiple attributes."

"Of course, I'm not saying that single-attribute specialization has no future, I'm just saying that it offers another possible option."

Lin Lange nodded seriously and made a mental note of it.

Xia Chi was somewhat surprised that she had inexplicably developed this kind of relationship with Lin Lange.

But it's not a big deal. Ash is still a rival to his former Infernape trainer, Paul.

After I've impressed Lin Lange on the battlefield, taking on a disciple shouldn't be a problem.

After lunch, Lin Lange wanted to continue training with Xia Chi, but the latter resolutely refused.

"I only took half a day off in the morning, because I have to attend a Parthias class in the afternoon."

Xia Chi gave a perfectly reasonable and justifiable reason.

After a moment of surprise, Lin Lange realized that this guy wasn't even a combat-type.

She couldn't help but ask, "Have you ever thought about changing majors? It's a pity to keep your talent in non-combat majors."

Xia Chi decisively refused, saying, "Just like Pokémon, trainers also need to keep some of their own hobbies. Does being a Battle-type trainer affect a trainer's strength?"

He really didn't intend to switch to the combat department to participate in the school team competition or anything like that.

Lin Lange suddenly said, "Students in the combat department don't need to ask for leave."

Xia Chi paused for a moment and asked, "Uh, what do you mean by 'no need to ask for leave'?"

Lin Lange said calmly, "You don't need to report when you leave school. You can travel or spend an entire semester training, it's fine."

Seeing Xia Chi's hesitant expression, she added, "And you don't have to go to 8 a.m. either."

Xia Chi's psychological defenses completely collapsed.

He coughed lightly and said with a forced smile, "Sister Lin, I admit I spoke a little loudly just now, um..."

"Excuse me, how do we switch to the combat class?"

Lin Lange: "."

Did I really lose to someone like that?

Or twice?

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"When discussing the history of Padiyaa, the Padiya Abyss is an absolutely essential element that cannot be ignored. Modern geology suggests that this enormous crater, which covers one-third of the Padiyaa region, was formed as early as one million years ago."

The teacher's voice on the stage rose and fell in rhythm, while Xia Chi below the stage twirled his pen, his thoughts flowing.

I'm going to the Pokémon breeding center in Shanghai tomorrow to get a new Pokémon. Which one should I choose?
Choosing which one to pick is probably too early, since there are only so many of a particular Pokémon available, and you might not find one you like.

Instead, you might as well think about attributes or something.

The first choice is definitely the Dark type, since accumulating more Dark attribute synergies can increase the development speed.

Furthermore, there are quite a few Dark-type Pokémon worth training, such as Tyranitar, Hydreigon, and Urshifu.
Well, it's a pipe dream to think that the champion of the Baby Cup competition will be chosen from these few prizes.

However, even at a lower level, there are excellent Pokémon of the Dark type.

Greninja, which also possesses the [Alter] ability, could also be considered.

As for Incineroar, which is also one of the starter Pokémon, let's skip it.

If we were to tame another kitten, Tire would definitely be unhappy.

If you really can't find a suitable Dark-type Pokémon
Forget it, we'll see if we run into each other again.

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The following morning, at the entrance of the Pokémon breeding base in Shanghai.

Xia Chi stared speechlessly at Lin Lange as he stepped out of the luxury car.

No, I run into this young lady everywhere I go.

Are you a formidable rival in the game?
"Didn't you say that the next Pokémon you'd choose is the Treecko that we prepared for you at home?"

Upon entering the breeding base, Xia Chi couldn't help but ask Lin Lange, who was traveling with him, a question.

Lin Lange looked straight ahead and said calmly, "I think what you said yesterday makes sense."

Xia Chi asked in confusion, "Huh?"

What did I say yesterday?

"Actually, I didn't really want to go down the Grass-type specialization path; it was just the path my dad arranged for me."

Lin Lange said, "So after I went back yesterday, I told my dad."

Xia Chi asked curiously, "And then, did he agree?"

He's not worrying unnecessarily.

If Master Lin is furious and declares that you are no longer his daughter if you don't inherit his dojo's mantle, he will cancel all your cards.

So my rent also increased to 50,000 a month, and the promised monthly salary of 50,000 disappeared.
"Of course he supports it."

Lin Lange's answer relieved Xia Chi.

Fortunately, I wasn't caught in the crossfire.

What do you think about me getting a weightlifting dumbbell?

Lin Lange suddenly asked.

"That's good. Metagross is very strong and can also be used in conjunction with Scyther for defense, however..."

Xia Chi asked in surprise, "Didn't they say the rewards for the Shanghai Treasure Cup wouldn't be enough to reach the level of a quasi-god?"

Since the runner-up gets a pseudo-legendary pet as a reward, does that mean I, the champion, can also raise a Deino or a Tyranitar?

Xia Chi's heart was filled with restless desire.

Lin Lange said, "Yes, there isn't one, but I can buy one."

Xia Chi: "."

Capital, you've won!

Accompanied by several staff members.

Xia Chi, Lin Lange, and the third-place winner of the Shanghai Bao Cup entered this large training base together.

"Our breeding base in Shanghai features Squirtle as its signature Pokémon, and one lineage of it is directly descended from Blastoise, the ace Pokémon of the former Huangpu Gym Leader, within three generations. Have any of you three considered it?"

The staff started promoting it.

Xia Chi and Lin Lange had no particular interest, but the third-place winner was somewhat tempted.

After communicating with the guide, he followed a guide to the Squirtle's habitat.

"What about you two? You can tell us what you need."

The middle-aged man, who looked like a junior leader at the breeding base, said, "When we partnered with the Shanghai Treasure Cup sponsor, the terms we offered were that the runner-up and third-place winners would be worth 500,000 yuan, and the champion would be worth 1 million yuan."

Generally speaking, a price of 500,000 is more than enough to buy a well-talented starter Pokémon.

Lin Lange surprised everyone with his question: "Do you have iron dumbbells?"

(End of this chapter)