“Please help me find a suitable energy cube specifically for Slowpoke.”
The salesperson looked at Wang Luo in surprise, not expecting him to be so willing to spend money on his Pokémon, as he could tell the young man’s family wasn’t wealthy.
“Then I recommend taking a look at this one.”
As he spoke, the salesperson took out a box, a sample box containing several energy cubes.
“This is a Water-type energy cube, mixed with some Psychic-type materials. Long-term consumption can not only increase the power of Slowpoke’s Water-type moves but also incidentally enhance the development of its Psychic abilities. Most importantly, it can alleviate the pain caused by Slowpoke’s Psychic powers.”
Hearing this, Wang Luo’s heart stirred.
Pokémon like Psyduck and Slowpoke, whose primary attribute is not Psychic, will experience side effects from the Psychic attribute. This is why they are so slow.
The Psychic attribute increases the pressure on Slowpoke’s brain, just like Misty’s Psyduck needs a headache to use Confusion.
Because they are tormented by Psychic energy.
And his Slowpoke’s proficiency in Calm Mind is probably because Calm Mind can alleviate the pain.
Thinking of this, Wang Luo decided this was the one.
“I’ll take this one, the intermediate level. How much does it cost?”
Hearing this, the salesperson also smiled, as no one turns down money.
“A regular intermediate energy cube is 50 alliance currency per piece, while the customized one is a bit more expensive at 70 per piece.”
Despite being mentally prepared, Wang Luo still winced.
Given Slowpoke’s appetite, even with intermediate energy cubes, it would need 5-6 pieces a day, nearly two hundred pieces a month, which amounts to fourteen thousand alliance currency.
But there was no other way; time was more precious than money. Slowpoke was currently in its fastest growth period, and necessary expenses had to be made.
“I’d like two hundred pieces. Please deliver them to this address once they’re ready.”
Wang Luo wrote down his home address. With the convenient Pokémon express delivery now available, he didn’t need to come Encore.
“No problem, we offer free shipping, dear!”
The Miss was clearly in a good mood, her smile brightening.
“By the way, sir, our store has just received a new batch of energy crystal fragments, which are also very suitable nutrients for beginner Pokémon. What do you think…”
Perhaps seeing the young man’s determination to train his starter Pokémon, or perhaps because Wang Luo had boosted her sales, the salesperson Miss decided to recommend the store’s new products to him.
It should be noted that high school students who have just received their starter Pokémon usually can’t even bear to buy intermediate energy cubes, so they certainly wouldn’t be recommended such a luxury.
“Energy crystal fragments?”
Wang Luo had learned about this type of resource on the Pokémon forum. To put it simply, energy crystal fragments are actually scraps from the process of polishing an ite.
It should be known that unlike in games where an ite can only make a Pokémon evolve, in reality, the role of an ite is much broader.
Carrying an ite can help Pokémon more effectively comprehend the corresponding attribute, and direct consumption can even accelerate Pokémon training and move comprehension. It can be said that there are many benefits.
This is also why an ite is so expensive; however, consuming an ite is indeed a bit luxurious, and very few people can afford it, so energy crystal fragments are already a rare training resource.
Thinking of this, Wang Luo tried to ask: “How much is an energy crystal fragment?”
“One thousand alliance currency per piece, but for beginner Pokémon, one piece every three days is enough, and it’s very beneficial for the Pokémon’s growth.”
Wang Luo gritted his teeth and bought five Water-type and five Psychic-type energy crystal fragments each. Since he was already spending money, this extra bit wouldn’t make a difference.
He took the small box handed to him by the salesperson. Inside, several water-blue and light-purple crystals, the size of small fingernails, lay quietly, their surfaces emitting a hazy glow.
“I’ll take these. Please check out.”
Since this purchase exceeded ten thousand, the salesperson Miss also gave him a complimentary healing spray, which was worth 350 alliance currency and effective for minor injuries.
Although injured Pokémon can be sent to the Pokémon Center, first, there might not be enough time, and second, the treatment costs at the Pokémon Center are relatively expensive, so healing sprays are also indispensable during Pokémon battles.
After leaving the Pokémon Department Store building, Wang Luo once again lamented how quickly money was spent. Summer vacation wasn't even over, and the card his parents gave him already had less than one hundred and fifty thousand left.
It seemed he needed to find a way to earn money, but that would have to wait until his Slowpoke’s strength further improved.
Although he now had a starter Pokémon, strictly speaking, he wasn't yet a Trainer. He and his parents were essentially the same; to become a true Trainer, he still had a long way to go.
Wang Luo looked at Slowpoke and thought, “That day is not far off.”
......
After taking the bus home, Wang Luo eagerly released Slowpoke.
“Yadon~”
Slowpoke clearly sensed that Wang Luo had something delicious, circling him several times.
So Wang Luo didn’t tease it and took out a Psychic-type energy crystal fragment, placing it in front of Slowpoke with a smile, “Want to eat it?”
Slowpoke’s eyes lit up. It clearly felt that the small particle in front of it would be very helpful.
“Yadon! Yadon!”
Want to eat, want to eat! Please feed me!
Wang Luo put the energy crystal fragment into Slowpoke’s mouth, and Slowpoke’s face instantly showed an expression of enjoyment.
“How is it, Slowpoke? Is it delicious? Now you know what to do with the upcoming training, right? As long as you train well, there will be great benefits.”
“Yadon~”
Slowpoke nodded frantically. As long as the delicious food is there, it can train until it’s exhausted.
Just like that, the simple Slowpoke was captured by an energy crystal fragment.
The next day, Slowpoke’s water control ability significantly improved during training. Not only could it shape water into water spears, but water swords and Water Blade were also no problem.
Moreover, Slowpoke’s Confusion training also made noticeable progress, enduring for twenty-five minutes while lifting rocks with Confusion.
Wang Luo updated Slowpoke’s training data in his notebook with satisfaction. At this rate, after school starts, who in the class will be Slowpoke’s opponent?
Indeed, Pokémon training resources are still very important. Otherwise, do you really think Giovanni’s god-slaying Beedrill grew up eating berries?
Not to mention that Giovanni is the owner of Viridian’s power; the training resources alone given to Beedrill could probably raise several pseudo-legendary Pokémon.
After returning home, a bird flew from a distance and landed in the yard. Its feathers were mainly brown, with white on the inside of its wings and abdomen, and long red feathers on its head, looking very majestic. It also had a Tailwind Express logo hanging on its chest.
Wang Luo knew that his customized energy cubes had arrived. This Pidgeotto was the delivery person.
Opening the package and seeing the intermediate energy cubes, which were even more crystal clear than the basic energy cubes, he knew the money hadn’t been wasted.
Wang Luo said to Slowpoke, “Now, Slowpoke, your pain should be relieved a bit.”
Turning to see Slowpoke swallow, he knew this guy only cared if the intermediate energy cubes tasted better.
Wang Luo got a headache seeing its unpromising appearance.
