Tang Dynasty: Starting with Dimo, he was targeted by Li Shimin.

Chapter 2: Shui Lanlan completely crushes Cheng Yaojin!

This person's name is Lin Luo, and he is of course a time traveler!

In her previous life, Lin Luona was a hardworking, 996-working-class person who toiled from dawn till dusk.

I've been busy my whole life, never daring to stop for a moment. I thought I could save enough money through my own efforts to retire early and live the simple life I've always dreamed of.

But tragically, he died suddenly after working overtime one day.

Three months ago, Lin Luo traveled back in time to the Zhenguan era of the Tang Dynasty.

Upon transmigrating, I was immediately bound to a system called "Roco Kingdom".

The system not only gave him a Dimo as his initial partner,

They even managed to set up a shop overnight in Chang'an West Market.

He also instructed Lin Luo to run the shop and promote the elves throughout the Tang Dynasty.

However, the shop hasn't sold a single Pokémon in these three months.

It's not that no one comes—

The main problem is that the system's pricing for the sprites is quite outrageous.

A very ordinary bouncy seed is priced at five hundred taels of silver.

Five hundred taels!

The annual tax revenue of a wealthy family in Chang'an was only so-so.

At this price, which normal person can afford it?

Lin Luo wasn't in a hurry; after all, his biggest dream in his past life was to be a salted fish.

Now I've been transported to the Tang Dynasty, running a shop that nobody visits. I check in every day to collect cocoa fruits, and lie on a recliner playing with Dimo.

(´ཀ`」∠) Apart from the food being a bit lacking, it's practically the ideal life.

Until today, two uninvited guests arrived.

"Shopkeeper! What kind of things do you sell here?" Cheng Yaojin asked Lin Luo curiously.

Cheng Yaojin may seem foolish, but he is actually quite perceptive.

From the moment he entered and saw a series of strange and unusual things, he knew that the man in front of him was no ordinary businessman.

He then realized that the rumors circulating on the street were all ridiculous. Even he, a dignified duke, didn't understand anything in the shop, so how could these ordinary people possibly understand it?

Upon hearing Cheng Yaojin's words, Lin Luo slightly opened his eyes and sized up the two of them for a moment.

Even a fool could guess that the man in front of him was burly, with a full beard, and incongruously carrying two machetes on his back.

It must be the famous Duke Lu, Cheng Yaojin!

As for the dark-faced man next to him with a silly look, that is none other than the "door god" Duke Yuchi Gong of E State.

Lin Luo knew that his days of complete complacency were probably over.

He sighed softly, then stood up, cupped his hands in a respectful gesture, and said...

"As the name suggests, our shop sells unusual items."

He pointed to the painting on the wall, then to Dimo in his arms.

"We call these elves where I'm from."

"You... can be directly understood as spirit beasts."

"A spirit beast?" The two exclaimed in surprise upon hearing Lin Luo's words.

The two exchanged a glance and nodded to each other, realizing they had probably not encountered a fool.

How could there possibly be a spirit beast in this world?

This young man is quite good-looking, so why would he do something like this, which involves swindling?

Besides, even if there truly are spirit beasts, they should belong to hermits in the mountains or immortals.

How could a young person who runs a shop possibly possess this?

Just as the two were about to press for more information,

A clear, sweet girl's voice came from the back courtyard of the shop.

"Boss! The food's ready! Time to eat!"

Lin Luo's eyes lit up upon hearing the noise from the backyard, and he then cupped his hands in greeting.

"Excuse me, we're closed for the day. Please come back tomorrow if you need anything."

Lin Luo then asked the two to leave.

Upon seeing Lin Luo's behavior, Cheng Yaojin immediately became enraged.

He pulled out two axes from his back, held them horizontally in front of his chest, and shouted loudly.

"Hey! You brat! Is this how you treat your guests?" This was the first time Cheng Yaojin had encountered something like this!

As a dignified duke, which merchant wouldn't bow and scrape before him, serving him with utmost deference?

How could anyone be like Lin Luo, kicking someone out before the business is even halfway done!

Lin Luo remained calm despite seeing Cheng Yaojin's actions.

He merely frowned slightly and called out softly.

"The water is so blue."

Before the two dukes could figure out what it meant,

One then darted out of the back door...

A small, round, blue thing.

Its entire body is a deep blue, like a frozen drop of water.

It was about half a meter tall, with a water-shaped bow on its head.

Two big, round eyes darted around, sizing up Cheng Yaojin and Yuchi Gong.

The little one ran up to Lin Luo with a patter.

With puffed-out cheeks and a displeased look on his face.

A few small blisters were still coming out of his mouth.

"Blue! So blue!"

The two dukes were completely baffled by the sudden appearance of this strange creature!

Just as the two were stunned for a moment,

Lin Luo then added, "Shui Lanlan, the usual."

Upon hearing Lin Luo's words, Shui Lanlan immediately understood!

It's done this kind of thing far too many times; it's become second nature to it.

Besides, it didn't seem like any good people based on their appearance, so it showed no mercy!

Then Shui Lanlan took a deep breath—

Its round little body suddenly swelled up a size.

The bow was stretched so much that it was slightly tilted.

"blue--!!"

A jet of water shot out from Shui Lanlan's mouth!

The water flow was rapid and fast!

In the blink of an eye, they arrived in front of Cheng Yaojin.

Cheng Yaojin's eyes were glazed over at that moment, and he even forgot to react before being hit by the water jet and flying out in a beautiful arc in the air.

Meanwhile, Yuchi Gong, who had just recovered from his daze, felt his brain was about to explode at the sight of this scene!

He stared blankly at the blue sphere, then at Cheng Yaojin, who had been sent flying and rolled into the street, and hurriedly chased after him.

Lin Luo slowly closed the door without expression, followed closely by Shui Lanlan.

Just before closing the door, Shui Lanlan turned back and spat a small bubble out of the door.

"puff."

The bubble burst in mid-air, splashing water all over Cheng Yaojin's face.

……

West Market Street.

Yuchi Gong helped Cheng Yaojin up, whose blank expression clearly showed he hadn't yet reacted.

"What...what is that? Blue? Round? And it sprays water?!" Cheng Yaojin seemed a little incredulous that he had been sent flying so far by a round, blue little thing. This was something that had never happened to him before; it was simply fantastical!

"It seems to be one of the ones painted on the wall... It does look like it's made of water, but..." Yuchi Gong, who had just realized what was happening, stroked his chin thoughtfully and continued:

"The force of that water jet was extraordinary! Even ordinary crossbows could only manage that! And..."

Yuchi Gong paused, his expression grave.

"It seems to understand human speech."

"What kind of thing looks like this! It can even spray water! And the water jet is so powerful!?"

Could it really be a spirit beast?!

Although the two had seen the painting, it was ultimately an inanimate object, and in black and white at that.

The two ancient people were clearly shocked to witness this world-shaking creature with their own eyes!

"Hmph! I didn't react in time! Do you think I'd be bullied by a little blue ball?!" Cheng Yaojin said angrily after calming down, and then went over to fight Shui Lanlan to the death!

Seeing Cheng Yaojin's anger, Yuchi Gong quickly stopped him.

"Wait! This shopkeeper is mysterious and unpredictable, and there are so many spirit beasts on the wall that neither of us has ever seen before. Going over now might not be beneficial. Why don't we come back tomorrow to investigate?"

Upon hearing Yuchi Gong's words, Cheng Yaojin paused for a moment, realizing that what he said made sense.

Those who have long served in the imperial court are all cunning and resourceful.

Although the two are military officers and seem unreliable on the surface, they are actually very shrewd!

Normally, I act recklessly only when I am confident. Now, rushing in directly would obviously be disadvantageous to me, so why should I let myself suffer a loss?

Besides, that little blue ball is just one of them; there are several more painted on the walls of the store.

What if that fire-breathing one also comes out...?

Cheng Yaojin subconsciously touched his beard, which was covered in water, and shivered.

Finally, after weighing the pros and cons, the two resolutely left the West Market.

And that's why there was such a big commotion.

By this time, the area around the Magic Treasures Shop was already packed with onlookers. Cheng Yaojin was quite famous in Chang'an.

Many people saw him being sent flying.

They slunk away again, leaving all the onlookers in shock!

Immediately, everyone started discussing it, wondering who the owner of this shop was, that he could beat up a dignified Duke and get away with it without any consequences!

Is it even greater than the Duke of the Tang Dynasty?!

As the discussions spread further, the people's curiosity about this newly opened, mysterious shop grew even stronger!

……

Meanwhile, in the shop's backyard,

Lin Luo was holding a bowl of steaming noodles and slurping them down.

Dimo was squatting on the table, munching on a cocoa pod, while Shui Lanlan was lying in a basin of water beside him.

Only half of her head and the crooked bow were visible.

He was blowing bubbles with a satisfied expression.

"Pfft. Pfft. Pfft."

Lin Luo sighed.

"Well, that's great, we've sent that Duke flying."

"I'll definitely come again tomorrow."

"They might even bring troops."

He glanced at Shui Lanlan: "Could you take it easy next time?"

Shui Lanlan lifted her head from the basin, tilting the bow on her head.

She blinked innocently.

"blue?"

Dimo chuckled softly beside him.