Chapter 97: Reflect and Light Screen
"Did we... really get swept?"
"I understand what happened, but this Eevee is just too cute!"
Inside the Jinling Battle Center, the crowd fell silent. But since this was just a friendly match, the audience still applauded spontaneously.
Cui Yuanshan let out a long sigh. He thought that bringing in Su Yu would finally humble his old rival. But who would've guessed they'd be swept by a single Eevee?!
In the midst of awed gazes, Lu Ye quietly picked up the Power Anklets he had dropped earlier. "Thank goodness, they're not broken," he sighed in relief.
Returning to the Modu University bench, Zhai Wenyao couldn't hide his excitement and gave Lu Ye a hearty slap on the shoulder. "After we get back, you can pick any TM you want from Modu's library!"
Lu Ye was momentarily stunned. TMs included training videos and techniques, but the resources for practice usually came out of pocket.
Lu Ye's face twisted. "Coach, that's really not necessary!"
"Hahaha, I get it!" Zhai Wenyao laughed heartily. "You just think it's not enough, right? How about 2 TMs, then?"
Lu Ye: "Gee, thanks a lot!"
After sweeping 5 rounds, Eevee didn't seem injured at all, looking as lively as ever. The system's remaining BP had also risen to 2000. Lu Ye planned to do two more 10-pulls once he got back.
The Modu team looked at Lu Ye, their eyes filled with reverence. Assistant Coach Lu was already known for his training skills, but who knew he was also this good at battling?!
Gu Zhong felt ashamed after losing his match, but Lu Ye patted his shoulder. "Don't blame yourself. The key is to care for your Pokémon properly."
Lu Ye thought of the Torkoal that stubbornly refused to give up, just as earnest as its trainer. He smiled and said, "Your Pokémon will never let you down."
But inside, Lu Ye couldn't help but complain to himself, just like how they always backstab me…
Gu Zhong stood stunned for a moment before nodding firmly.
The friendly match concluded. The skilled and good-looking trainer, and his adorable yet bold Eevee, became the hottest topic at Jinling University. In a way, getting swept by an Eevee was like witnessing history.
Cui Yuanshan smiled bitterly and shook hands with Coach Zhai. "I really don't want to face you guys in this year's ranking matches!"
Zhai Wenyao thought about it. After all, Lu Ye was an assistant coach, practically an external player, and they couldn't always call on him. He sighed. "I wish we could send Lu Ye in every match!"
On the high-speed train back to Modu, Han Xiaoxiao chattered away, replaying the scene of Eevee's five-KO sweep. Lu Ye felt a headache coming on. It was just a sweep—was that really something to brag about?
Even so, after an official battle, Eevee's strength had clearly improved. Thinking about how this would make future house-wrecking easier, Lu Ye sighed heavily.
"Lu Ye, have you decided which TMs to get for Eevee?" Coach Zhai asked. Suitable TMs included Dig, Shadow Ball, and Sunny Day. But the cost of training these moves was astronomical. If he picked Dig, the building would probably become unlivable; for Shadow Ball, Lu Ye already had training methods from Cynthia, so once he had the funds, Eevee learning it would be a matter of time.
After much deliberation, Lu Ye chose two practical and cheap TMs: Reflect and Light Screen. These moves could boost Eevee's defense, reducing the risk of injury. In wild battles, they were invaluable—perfect for someone as cautious as Teacher Lu.
Lu Ye sighed in relief. "At least now I don't have to worry about fans sending me threats."
Of course, there was a deeper reason for picking these moves. Haunter could understand them, so Lu Ye wouldn't have to train them himself!
"I'm such a training genius!" Lu Ye murmured. "With this, both my Pokémon can learn defensive moves… Brilliant, Teacher Lu!"
That evening, after returning to Modu, Lu Ye and Zhai Wenyao headed to the Battle Department to collect the TMs. Then Lu Ye printed out the training methods for Reflect and Light Screen and handed them to Haunter with a stern face.
"Hauunter? Σ(っ°Д°;)っ" Haunter was stunned, hurriedly accepting the new materials as Lu Ye said seriously, "As the big brother, you need to set an example. I worked hard to get these for you, so don't let me down!"
Haunter froze, tears welling up in its eyes. "Hauunter! ﾍ(;´Д｀ﾍ)" For my trainer to work so hard… I have to learn these moves quickly!
Night had fallen. As Lu Ye prepared dinner for his Pokémon, he did two 10-pulls in the system.
Rare, rare, rare… Lu Ye sighed, used to the disappointment. "Typical bad luck."
Wow! A legendary!
Lu Ye was surprised. "Huh? I actually got an orange one in 20 pulls?"
[Items Obtained: Pecha Berry x4, Oran Berry x5, MooMoo Milk x4, Poké Ball x3, Super Potion x3, Golden Razz Berry x1.]
The so-called "golden legend" was this Golden Razz Berry.
[Golden Razz Berry: Increases capture success rate when given to a wild Pokémon.]
Lu Ye recognized the glimmering berry. In Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!, the Golden Razz Berry made Pokémon easier to catch. For a capture specialist like Crystal, this berry was essential.
Lu Ye rubbed his chin and mused, "If I pull a few more, I can make a new Pokéblock."
He had already made Pokéblocks from the berries unlocked in the system shop, including: the defense-boosting Dragonblend Pokéblock (Bitter), the special attack-boosting Spicy Dragonfruit Pokéblock, and the speed-boosting Sweet-and-Sour Scaleseed Pokéblock. Personally, Lu Ye preferred Pecha Berry Pokéblocks because they were the sweetest…
Dinner consisted of berry salad and MooMoo Milk, with orange juice for Eevee. Eevee stood on the table, wagging its tail obediently. When Lu Ye looked at it, it turned its head away, stopping its tail-wagging. "Eevee!"
Meanwhile, Haunter held the training materials, licking the text with its crimson tongue, diligently taking notes. Though it now had hands, this habit seemed impossible to break. "Hauunter! (*⊙~⊙)"
The peaceful dinner passed quickly. Coach Zhai called. "Lu Ye, you can pick a Pokémon at the Daycare tomorrow! No need to thank me, hahaha—it's the least I could do!"
Lu Ye sighed. But now that things had come to this, he felt determined. "Alright, tomorrow I'll definitely pick a slacker!"
Eevee and Haunter exchanged a glance and nodded.
"Hauunter?" (Training tonight?)
"Eevee!" (Let's go!)