Chapter 139: Isn't Pokémon the True High Martial World?!
Lu Ye picked up his phone, composed himself, and typed a reply:
[Lu Ye]: Thank you, Blue.
[Blue]: No problem. Helping each other is what we do. (fist emoji)
In The Wartortle Breeding Manual, besides moves focused on Special Attack, physical moves were also well-covered. For Wartortle, the most suitable moves at the moment were Aqua Tail and Ice Punch.
Blue suggested combining the training methods for Iron Tail to enhance the destructive power of Wartortle's Aqua Tail. Although its instantaneous burst and speed might be a bit lacking, in water, Aqua Tail could even generate whirlpool effects.
Lu Ye's expression turned strange. The house is already one tail whip away from collapsing, and now you're talking about destructive power? What if it whips out an Aqua Tail in its sleep and teaches me a hard lesson?
Blue chuckled, "But don't worry too much, Lu Ye. Follow the methods I shared, and even without focused training, Wartortle can naturally master these moves."
"Besides, it's holding an Everstone… that's key for it to store up energy!"
Lu Ye's heart quivered. So… you factored the Everstone into this plan all along!
But there was no point in fretting now. With a sigh, Lu Ye decided to train Haunter in Hypnosis more rigorously so Wartortle could sleep soundly at night.
After putting down his phone, Lu Ye opened the system dashboard. Thanks to prior positive buzz, the newly launched game sold over 3,000 copies within the first hour, garnering widespread acclaim with only one bad review.
"The moment I found a Thunder Stone, I evolved my Pikachu, but then the Light Ball became useless… I'm sorry, I'm an idiot."
Lu Ye chuckled. The comment section never disappoints.
[Universe's Best Incineroar]: As expected from Pokémon Studio, the gameplay and art style are simple yet inexplicably addictive… Eevee is adorable, and in the hidden levels, you can evolve it into either an Espeon or an Umbreon! Props for the attention to detail!
[Roark from the Oreburgh Mine]: The author seems surprisingly knowledgeable about minerals… many of these aren't even listed in popular science books. How on earth did the author recreate them so accurately?
Pokémon Studio stuck to its tradition. Plants vs. Zombies dug deep into Grass-types and their move combinations, while Gold Miner perfectly replicated various ores. Even if you weren't playing, these games could pass as interactive educational guides for mineral enthusiasts. It hit all the right notes for collectors, offering both multiplayer and cozy couch play with a significant other.
The single-player crowd could only sigh in admiration.
[Sorry for Being Human]: Do you know why I gave it a bad review? To unlock certain achievements, I had to use both hands at once. Halfway through, I started crying.
This complaint had already racked up over ten "+1" replies. Lu Ye stroked his chin. If I create "Fireboy and Watergirl," won't you all feel even more moved? But no matter. Couples formed by the end of Overcooked would break up immediately after!
In the group chat, Gold had finally managed to snag the family computer. Holding Pichu back with one hand, he used voice-to-text with the other: "Oh! As expected of Lu Ye, Pichu, we can…"
Before he could finish, Pichu let out an angry cry: "Pichu!! ⚡⚡"
The zap of electricity and Gold's scream were unmistakable, likely the result of Pichu's Volt Tackle. A bead of cold sweat slid down Lu Ye's forehead. Wait a second… getting hit by Volt Tackle could kill someone, right? That's lethal, isn't it?!
[Green]: …Are you okay, Gold?
[Gold] groaned, "Pichu… I can barely handle it."
Lu Ye blinked. Right, I forgot. Gold's the guy who can tank an Arceus-level Judgment! Though that was just the alpaca's test, it was still terrifying. And let's not forget Ash trading punches with Lucario, Maylene flipping a Steelix barehanded, or Bruno casually punching giant boulders to dust…
Could it be that Pokémon is the real high-martial arts world?!
Wiping his cold sweat, Lu Ye muttered gravely, "Your life's at stake… maybe let Pichu play the game instead."
[Gold]: Hahaha, this is just daily life for us!
[Lu Ye]: ??? Your definition of daily life seems a bit… off?!
Turning to glance at Haunter's mischievous grin, Wartortle retracting into its shell, and Eevee napping peacefully, Lu Ye felt conflicted. "Being a Trainer… is far more perilous than it seems!"
In the Sinnoh Region's Oreburgh Mine:
Roark, wearing a safety helmet and a dusty work uniform, adjusted his dirt-smeared glasses and removed his gloves to shake hands with the man before him. "It's an honor to have you visit Oreburgh Mine!"
The blue-haired man, impeccably dressed in a suit, smiled warmly, completely unbothered by Roark's rough hands. "The honor is mine, Mr. Roark."
"There are many precious minerals here." The man scanned the area and nodded in satisfaction. "Thank you for giving me the chance to examine them."
"Take whatever catches your eye!" Roark laughed heartily. This generous investor had a sterling reputation in their industry.
"My deepest thanks." With a hand over his chest, Steven Stone bowed gracefully before heading to the mining area, crouching to carefully inspect the stones with a focused gaze.
Watching him, Roark scratched his head in admiration. When it comes to a love for stones… even ten of me wouldn't match Mr. Stone!
Entering the workers' temporary shelter, Roark found several burly men gathered around a lone computer, thoroughly engrossed.
"Keep digging! Oh no, you struck another useless rock!"
"Whoa! A Skull Fossil? This game even includes Sinnoh's Skull Fossils!"
"We're still working here!" Roark barked. "Lunch breaks are for resting, not gaming!"
The miners turned around, scratching their heads in embarrassment. In a mine devoid of women and filled only with stones, games were their only entertainment. And this newly launched one unexpectedly struck a chord.
"Foreman, take it easy." The lead miner grinned sheepishly before a lightbulb went off. "This is… education! We're learning to identify different minerals!"
The other miners' eyes lit up, and they burst into laughter. "Exactly! We're learning!"
"Look at how this game matches the mineral guidebook perfectly! The author really paid attention to detail!"
Shaking his head, Roark walked coldly to the computer. "If this game's so fun you can even make excuses for it… let me try it."
Half an hour later, Steven lifted the tent flap, holding a glimmering Water Stone in his hand. "Mr. Roark, I'll take this Water Sto—"
But nobody noticed him walk in. The miners were now crowded around Roark, wide-eyed.
"Foreman! Your luck is incredible! You never miss a stone!"
"I bet he's gambling to see if rare items pop out of useless rocks!"
Blushing, Roark coughed. "It's… coincidence! Next time I'll definitely strike gold!"
All eyes were on him as he prepared for his next dig. The room held its breath. And collectively gasped.
"He hooked the air next to the rock to suffocate it!"
"As expected of our foreman!"
Steven glanced at the screen, raising an eyebrow. His gemstone-like azure eyes sparkled with rare amusement…
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