Pokémon: Reborn as Lucario

Chapter 156: What Do You Mean, Rich Girl?!

My trainer is actually a hidden rich girl???

Rio, upon learning this news, expressed that he could not accept it.

This was the same girl who would agonize for half a day over whether to buy the better quality "Super Potion" or to buy a few more of the most ordinary "Potions," and she's actually a hidden rich girl??

"My family just has a few Pokémon ranches, that's all. We're not considered rich."

Míng Rìzhào blinked her big eyes.

Just a few ranches? That's all? Hearing these words, Rio was grief-stricken.

Half an hour ago.

"Heave-ho!"

Míng Rìzhào, the rookie Pokémon trainer with a training period of two and a half years, after capturing Pokémon several times, could already throw a Poké Ball skillfully.

Under Fengling's envious gaze, the Poké Ball drew a wobbly curve and smashed onto a Spinda that had been knocked down by Ruru's [Confusion].

Alright, although she was much more proficient, the arc of her Poké Ball throw was as ugly as ever.

Míng Rìzhào didn't feel much about it. She waited until the Poké Ball made a "dita" sound, then excitedly picked it up, ran to Fengling, and said happily, "Xiao Ling, that's the third Pokémon! How about that?"

"Amazing, amazing."

Fengling was still very supportive and applauded the puffed-up Míng Rìzhào (Míng Rìzhào crossed her arms and smiled smugly: I'm so awesome).

But to be honest, this was also Fengling's first time seeing up close how a Pokémon trainer captures a Pokémon. This action of capturing after a battle still gave her a different kind of fun that she couldn't get from books.

However, including the previously captured Shroomish and Beautifly, and the Spinda captured this time, plus Rio, Ruru, and the Pokémon egg, Míng Rìzhào was already carrying 6 Pokémon (according to League regulations, Pokémon eggs also count in a trainer's carried party, occupying one slot), which meant her Pokémon team was already full. Any other captured Pokémon would need to be sent to a Pokémon ranch. To be honest, although one didn't need to be too concerned about the League's regulations in the wild, as a professional Pokémon trainer, following certain rules was clearly an unquestionable practice.

Rio looked at the three released Pokémon:

A Shroomish squatting dazedly on the ground with a "--" expression.

A Beautifly, full of curiosity, scattering sparkling powder with every flap of its wings.

And a dizzy Spinda, swaying left and turning right... Ugh, Spinda, stop spinning! You're making me dizzy, I'm gonna puke...

"Are you going to have one of these guys battle with us?"

Turning his head away from Spinda, Rio asked Míng Rìzhào.

Although Rio didn't discriminate against Pokémon, after all, even the weakest Pokémon had its unique points, but...

Shroomish's expression changed from "--" to ">_>". Beautifly blinked its big eyes with an innocent look. Spinda was still spinning and spinning and spinning and spinning...

"It's not that I'm discriminating, but are you sure these three fellows can participate in battles?"

Rio once again emphasized that he really wasn't discriminating against Pokémon. It was just that these three fellows looked so "un-smart" that Rio was a little doubtful if they could really adapt to high-intensity Pokémon battles. It should be known that sitting on the throne of the League Champion was never a simple path like a child's game.

As if knowing Rio was badmouthing it, Beautifly was a little unhappy.

Immediately after, it was hugged by Míng Rìzhào.

"Ugh..."

Míng Rìzhào herself was also a little conflicted.

To be honest, when she had so excitedly captured the Pokémon, it was purely out of the instinct of a Pokémon trainer wanting to capture Pokémon. But after Rio said so, she also felt that casually capturing Pokémon might not be particularly good.

Because someone had once told her: "When you capture a Pokémon, you must learn to be responsible for them. Pokémon are not tools, not simple tools for battling or completing the Pokédex. They are living creatures just like us humans. No matter for what purpose, once you've captured a Pokémon, you must be responsible for it. If you can't, please release them."

"Remember, a true Pokémon trainer must be someone who understands the heart of a Pokémon."

But to ask Míng Rìzhào to release all three Pokémon she had just captured, she herself was a little reluctant.

"What should I do?"

The girl looked at Fengling with a troubled face. The latter also shook her head helplessly, indicating she had no solution.

Suddenly, Míng Rìzhào thought of something.

She quickly took out her phone and dialed a certain number.

After a short series of rings, the call connected.

"Hello, hello! Dad, it's me!"

A video call interface appeared on the phone.

Míng Rìzhào's dad?

Rio's ears pricked up alertly, and he quickly moved closer.

A middle-aged man wearing a straw hat appeared on the phone's interface. He seemed to be sitting on something, and the screen was shaking.

"Oh, Xiao Zhao! What's up? It's rare for you to suddenly call me. Don't you usually just call your mom directly? Are you short on money? Your old dad can't help you with that. After all, your mom is the one who calls the shots at home."

Míng Rìzhào's dad teased.

The girl shook her head, then said in a happy tone, "No, it's not about money... Ah, that's right!"

She aimed the phone's camera at Kirlia.

"Dad, this is Ruru! She's already evolved from Ralts into Kirlia!"

Ruru also elegantly greeted the other end of the phone. After all, having grown up with Míng Rìzhào since she was little, she was not a stranger to the girl's family.

Míng Rìzhào's dad also responded with a smile, and by the way, thanked Ruru for usually taking care of his daughter.

It seems the whole family knows you're always being taken care of by Ruru.

Rio gave Míng Rìzhào a sidelong glance. The latter threateningly waved a fist at the phone.

Then the girl shoved the entire phone in front of Rio's face.

"Ah ha! And this one is my newly captured Pokémon, named Rio. His species is Riolu. He's a very rare Pokémon, you know."

"Riolu? Huh, it seems I've heard that name somewhere before... But forget it, I'm old and can't remember. Rio, hello there."

Míng Rìzhào's dad also waved at Rio to say hello.

"Awoo, hello, Uncle."

"Hmm, hmm, hmm??? How can this little fellow talk???"

The man on the phone's eyes widened, and then a curious expression appeared on his face.

"Xiao Zhao, quickly transfer Rio over! Let your old dad see! It's quite rare to see a Pokémon that can speak human language these days."

Míng Rìzhào quickly moved the phone away.

"Ah, ahem, we'll talk about this later... Right, and this is a Pokémon egg! Mr. Ruby gave it to me. I don't know what Pokémon it is yet, but I believe it must be an unusual little fellow."

"A Pokémon egg, huh? Xiao Zhao, you must take good care of it..."

The man rambled on a lot about raising Pokémon eggs. Míng Rìzhào didn't mind, but Rio, on the side, listened with great interest.

It was clear that Míng Rìzhào's father was an expert with considerable insight into Pokémon breeding.

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