Pokémon: Starting as a Farmer Instead of a Trainer

Chapter 167: A huge fish! Tiger shark (Seeking monthly votes)

Christmas is coming to an end, but the manor is still enveloped in a festive atmosphere. Everyone gathers together, holding the gifts they received from Santa Claus, and talks about Santa Claus.

After resting for a morning, Mingyou decided to give herself a short break.

So he stayed with the Pokémon until evening before taking a quick stroll through the orchard and vegetable garden, though he didn't really need to tend to them most of the time.

Some of the Pokémon living in the manor, like Ursaring, will volunteer to help, and he only needs to label the fruits and vegetables that have additional effects, and replant them using cards after harvesting.

Overall, it wasn't too tiring, but the snowfall covered the orchards and vegetable gardens, slightly increasing his workload.

Soon, he arrived at an apple tree not far from the villa. The tree was already full of blue fruits that looked like little dogs. These were newly grown fruits, and he used the cards that Riolu had given him before.

[Dog Fruit (B+): An apple shaped like a hook. You can smell the hook as soon as you hold it in your hand. It has a moderate sweetness, is crisp and refreshing, and has a cute shape. But don't be reluctant to eat it. Eating it will slightly enhance your wave guiding power.]

[Additional effect: After consuming, you will understand the move "Wave Missile" and learn it faster.]

"Aura tracing power? So, consuming this will allow one to become an Aura tracing user?"

Seeing the effect, Mingyou couldn't help but feel curious. It would be a lie to say she wasn't tempted. Who wouldn't want to be able to launch wave missiles like using the Kamehameha? It would be so cool!

After labeling them, he picked a few, savoring the taste with satisfaction as he walked towards the villa. Just then, he heard Xiao Zhao's joking voice coming from the window above.

"Gotcha, you little thief!"

"Are you awake?"

"Good morning~"

"It's almost evening, sister..."

"Oh? Right..."

Xiao Zhao rubbed her forehead; she had been working all night and was now a little sleepy.

She shook her head, then, noticing the fruit in the other person's hand that she had never seen before, asked curiously, "Is this a new variety?"

"I guess so. Want to try some? The texture is pretty good, but it's a bit frozen solid."

Hearing the other person's gentle tone, Xiao Zhao frowned slightly, pouted gently, and spoke.

You've changed.

"Um?"

"They're not charging me anymore."

"..."

Mingyou was speechless for a moment. What did this have to do with anything?

A moment later, he entered the living room.

The sofa in front of the TV is now piled with Pokémon, all watching Ponpo play Sprague 3, while the worst Pokémon, Latias, stands by giving nonsensical advice.

Fortunately, Ponpo rarely gets angry. Every time she loses, she feels that it is really her own fault. Otherwise, with the pressure from her teammates, they would have started fighting long ago.

"Remember to rest after playing for a while, don't fight. If you lose a life, let them play with it."

"Mmm~"

After giving her instructions, Mingyou went to the kitchen. Ever since Ralts played games here all night, some Pokémon have become obsessed with it. It's just a pity that there's only one in the house, which was brought by Xiaozhao.

"Why don't we just open a video game store at our own expense? Everyone seems to like it..."

Mingyou suddenly had this idea: using a video game arcade to pass the time is not bad, as long as the time spent playing games is controlled, and if the scale is small, it won't cost much money at all.

Just then, Xiao Zhao, having tidied her clothes, came up the stairs and noticed the scene. She smiled and said, "If they like it, let's leave this game console here. Anyway, I don't usually have time to play games."

"It's okay, I'll buy them."

As she spoke, Mingyou tossed a dog-shaped fruit over. Xiaozhao caught it, took a small bite to taste it, and then continued walking towards them, asking curiously, "By the way, I noticed that super-sized apple you put in the living room a couple of days ago, what's that?"

"Huh? That..."

Upon hearing this, Mingyou suddenly remembered that there was such a thing. She had been busy promoting the haunted house and Christmas these past few days and had forgotten about the Big Honey Apple. It was a good thing that the little Snorlax and the others were obedient and did not secretly eat it.

So he briefly explained it.

"Dragon's Roar and Drumbeat?"

Xiao Zhao tilted his head, seemingly having some recollection: "I remember now, this move was a new Dragon-type move developed by Shaka, the Gym Leader of Odd Dragon City in the Unova region, about half a month ago. It would be very useful in double battles. Currently, only his Haxorus knows this move."

Blueberry Academy is located in the Unova region. After all, it is a school that focuses on combat, and Shaka's grandson also attends there, so she had heard of it. Currently, this move is still in the unrevealed stage.

but……

"You don't even know the moves, how did you train this person? And you even know the name..."

"..."

Hearing Xiao Zhao's probing question, Ming You's mind went blank for a moment, unsure how to respond. But the next second, Xiao Zhao suddenly changed the subject, asking, "What about the icicle slab Santa gave you? Have you decided how to use it?"

"It's useless to have this in the dead of winter; it'll only come in handy in other seasons. But what about your Rare Ball? What Pokémon is inside?"

Having successfully changed the subject, Xiao Zhao revealed a sly smile, took out the strange ball, and asked, "Want to know? I haven't introduced it to everyone yet."

"Don't keep me in suspense, sister."

"Okay...come out!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Xiao Zhao threw out the strange ball, and a large fish over four meters long appeared out of thin air in the living room, floating in mid-air.

Its body is long and narrow, with a beard on its face, its tail is wrapped in flowing red energy, its body stripes are also red, and it has two small red mustaches on its chin. It is fast asleep.

[Ghost Tail (Male): A large fish Pokémon that came from afar to take on the responsibility of protecting others. It will recognize humans who dislike fighting and love protecting their Pokémon.]

"My God...it's huge!"

Mingyou was startled by the size of the Dark Tail Fish, while Ponpon and the others, who were playing a game, were also shocked by the sudden appearance of this large fish.

Fish! What a huge fish! A tiger shark!

They all curiously gathered around, and Zoroya leaped onto the Dark Tail Fish, laughing and indicating that everyone could come and play on it.

"Was it frightened? I let it out this morning and it's been sleeping ever since, so I didn't disturb it and put it back in to let it continue to rest."

As she spoke, Xiaozhao reached out and gently stroked the head of the Dark Tail Blackfish. She released the Pokémon directly, unlike Naruto, whose Pokémon woke up in the Poké Ball and jumped out on its own. Perhaps it was because she was the trainer of these Pokémon.

Then she turned around and chuckled, "But that's perfect, I can't swim, so with it around, I won't have to worry about the little horse crossing the river."

"You actually have things you don't know?"

"That's normal, isn't it? Everyone has things they're not good at. I'm the kind of person who could drown even while lying in the bathtub..."

"6"

Mingyou couldn't think of anything to say in response; the people who wash jade are known to dissolve in water...

He looked at the Dark Tail Fish again and said, "But it would be quite dangerous if you rode it around school, wouldn't it? Hmm... in terms of public opinion."

The Phantom Fish evolved from the White Striped Savage Bass, which is extremely rare and can only be found in extremely cold seas and in unpolluted rivers in remote places like Kitakami Township.

The wild-caught Dark Tail Fish is extremely rare, as their evolutionary conditions are far too demanding...

Generally, only when hundreds of White-striped Savage Bass die during the breeding season when the same group migrates back, and then becomes solitary, taking care of all the Pokémon eggs and continuing to live with the obsession and soul of their companions, can a Pokémon evolve.

Under such conditions, it would be virtually impossible for an individual to successfully breed one...

But Xiao Zhao's tone suddenly changed when asked about this, and she shouted, "Why should my own companions be ashamed of? If anyone has a problem with it, I'll beat them up!"

"..."

Hearing Xiao Zhao, who is usually so gentle, say such violent things, Mingyou was slightly taken aback, but at the same time, these words also made him realize something... Yes, why is my companion so shameful?

There's absolutely no need to hide it from those people from Beishang Township. Ponpo is my Pokémon. The past is the past, and the present is the present. Now that I'm strong enough, I can just go and beat up anyone who has a problem with it!

"Okay, let's talk about it tomorrow!"

Mingyou made her own plans, then glanced at the time. It was almost dinnertime. She looked at Latias and the others, who were running around on the Ghost Tail Black Fish, and said, "Play a little longer and then it'll be time to eat. Remember to turn off the game later."

"Mmm~"

Ponpo nodded in response. It didn't climb onto the Dark Tail Fish with Zoroya and the others. Ponpo was a polite and good child. It wouldn't climb up if the other party didn't allow it to play.

The two headed towards the kitchen. Just as they entered, Xiao Zhao suddenly lowered her voice and said, "Be more careful next time, lest others catch you in the loopholes in your words… Many people are now paying attention to your fruit-growing techniques, and there are probably many who want to learn the secrets of cultivating them!"

"..."

Mingyou understood that the other party was reminding her of the Dragon Roar incident earlier, warning her to be careful.

"Thanks."

"No need to thank me, that's too formal. Let's talk about something else. You're going to fight A-Li tomorrow, how are your preparations going?"

Xiao Zhao asked curiously, feeling that she had never seen the other person train Pokémon at all, spending all day playing and working. Was it really okay to maintain this state? A Li, on the other hand, spent all day studying battles.

"This... I was completely unprepared."

Mingyou shook her head. If she couldn't beat them, she would just let Xiongda out. Suppressing them wouldn't be a problem.

Upon hearing this, Xiao Zhao helplessly slapped his forehead. After all, the other party was not a trainer and might not know much about these things.

But she couldn't stand by and watch!

Xiao Zhao's eyes instantly turned serious. She put her hands on her hips, straightened her chest, and struck a pose like a senior.

"Then I'll train with you. I've seen his fighting style many times at Blueberry Academy, and it's really strong. So I'll imitate his style to fight you. After dinner, wait for me to call Moonbear and Deer Horn, and then we'll go to the backyard to start!"

"what?"

"What do you mean 'huh'? Don't even think about running away! If I see you taking Ponpo and the others to play games after dinner, I'm taking the game console back, and I won't be giving it to you until the New Year!"

Faced with Xiao Zhao's assertive and responsible attitude, Mingyou could only humbly reply, "I understand..."

Who is really the master of this house...?

……

(End of this chapter)