The Kingdom of Loque has arrived, and this sparring partner is so awesome!

Chapter 49 Courage-Boosting Feature

Children from unhappy families often have two traits: first, they are overly vigilant and subconsciously wary of those around them.

Secondly, they are better at reading people's expressions and are more cunning than their peers.

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Lin Chong found Zou Xiaoyun in a grassland area.

The other person had their back to them, staring at the price list of several Grass-type Pokémon, seemingly making a selection.

Lin Chong walked over nonchalantly and spoke.

Are you planning to buy a Pokémon to raise?

Xiao Yun was startled, and deliberately turned her body to the side so that Lin Chong could not see her expression, trying her best to make her voice sound calm.

"Yes, the main team needs at least three Pokémon, and I'm still one short."

Lin Chong nodded: "Besides the Gluttonous Mole, what's your other Pokémon?"

Xiaoyun paused for two seconds, then replied, "Heal the rabbit."

"A Fire/Cute dual-type healing rabbit, weak to four types: Water, Ground, Poison, and Dark."

Lin Chong looked at Xiao Yun: "So you want to find a Grass-type Pokémon to fill your defensive line? Not a bad idea."

How much budget do you have?

Lin Chong asked casually, but it alerted Xiao Yun.

She looked at Lin Chong calmly and said vaguely, "Not much."

"Really?" Lin Chong asked casually, pressing for details, "Is there ten thousand?"

"...have."

"fifty thousand?"

"..."

Xiaoyun isn't replying, so it seems she doesn't.

Lin Chong yawned and said casually, "If your budget isn't particularly generous, I wouldn't recommend choosing a Grass-type Pokémon."

"Pokémon of this type have a long development cycle and are difficult to form a fighting force in a short period of time. Most of the Grass-type Pokémon in this area also look average."

If it's a Grass-type Pokémon from the VIP area, it should be pretty good.

Hearing Lin Chong's words, Xiao Yun's expression froze: "Then what attribute should I buy?"

Lin Chong uttered a single word: "Insect".

Xiaoyun: ? ? ?

At that moment, a popular internet meme suddenly popped into Xiaoyun's mind—"Just thinking that I'm playing a Zerg team solves everything..."

While Bug-type Pokémon are known among trainers as having the weakest type, and their development cycle is indeed short, their stats are simply too low. In addition, Bug-type Pokémon are weaker than Fire and Flying-type, two popular offensive types, so this type of Pokémon is jokingly referred to as the "Bug type".

Even in the highest-level professional competitions in the Federation today, there are no more than three professional trainers using Team Bug...

Lin Chong actually recommended that she buy a Bug-type Pokémon. Was he trying to take advantage of her ignorance, or was he just messing with her?!

Seeing Xiaoyun's complicated expression, Lin Chong guessed what she was thinking and shrugged.

"I'm asking you, hasn't your gluttonous mole been acting a bit off lately?"

"Has it been in a state of agitation and restlessness ever since you subdued it?"

Seeing Zou Xiaoyun's expression gradually change, from scrutiny to shock, Lin Chong knew he had guessed correctly.

He said calmly, "Do you know why?"

Xiao Yun looked at Lin Chong and subconsciously asked, "Why?"

"Because you don't have a Bug-type Pokémon in your team. The Gluttonous Mole is a very interesting Pokémon. As long as there is a Bug-type Pokémon in the trainer's team, its attack power will increase, and its mind will calm down."

"This is knowledge about Pokémon that a senior passed down to me. Believe it or not, or... you can release it in a Bug-type area and see how it interacts with Bug-type Pokémon."

The Gluttonous Mole's unique ability, "Courage," increases both Attack and Special Attack by 50% when there is a Bug-type Pokémon in the team!

As a regular starting player for the wheelchair-bound ground combat team in his previous life's game, Lin Chong was very familiar with its characteristics.

However, the world's understanding of elves is limited, and the fact that elves possess unique characteristics has not yet been discovered. Perhaps they have been discovered but have not yet been made public.

In short, Lin Chong left after saying those words. He was a man who didn't like to meddle in other people's business. Although he didn't have any ill feelings towards Xiao Yun, he wasn't willing to help her out of all his might. He only helped Xiao Xi because he wanted to make her happy.

After Lin Chong left, Xiao Yun looked suspiciously at the container of the gluttonous mole in her hand. She subconsciously denied Lin Chong's words, but a hint of anticipation arose in her heart.

It sounds strange, but what if what Lin Chong said is true?

Since there's nothing to lose, I'll check out the Bug-type section...

She followed the signs in the corridor to the Bug-type area. Hearing the rustling sounds coming from inside, she felt a little uneasy, but she still gritted her teeth and went in.

Since most people don't like Bug-type Pokémon, there are very few people in this area. Only one child wearing shorts is lying on the glass cover, looking excited and occasionally letting out a cry of surprise.

Xiao Yun hesitated before releasing the gluttonous mole, which appeared with a fierce expression. As soon as it appeared, it looked around as if it were looking for an enemy.

Its gaze swept across the entire area like radar, but as soon as it saw one Bug-type Pokémon after another, the ferocity on its face disappeared, replaced by a bewildered yet delighted expression.

Xiao Yun watched in surprise as the Gluttonous Mole approached the glass dome without her command and even spoke to the Bug-type Pokémon inside, as if they were having a chat.

Since the day she subdued the gluttonous mole, she had never seen such a relaxed and content expression on its face, as if the burden in its heart had been lifted and it had finally returned to peace.

Lin Chong's words echoed in her mind, and she murmured in disbelief, "How could this be...?"

She couldn't help but look at the price list for that area. Bug-type Pokémon were not popular and had weak combat power, so their prices were naturally much lower.

Xiaoyun reached into her pocket and felt the brown paper bag. If she bought a cheap Bug-type Pokémon, it wouldn't cost much.

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Thank you for your patronage, and we welcome you to visit us again!

Lin Chong and Xiao Xi walked out of the shop, greeted by the receptionist's warm farewell.

The fresh air outside rushed in, and Xiaoxi perked up, humming a little tune.

Looking at the elf egg she was holding, she seemed to recall something happy, and her face lit up with a smile: "Brother, you're so great!"

"When Sister Yun becomes a key player on the team, she'll be so happy!"

Lin Chong was half a step ahead of her and gave a nonchalant "hmm".

He didn't know the specifics of Xiaoyun's family situation, but could simply becoming a key player on the team really solve all her problems?

He might not think so.

What would you like to eat for lunch?

"Hamburgers! Pizza! Fried chicken!"

"Let's go get some pizza then."

Amidst the cheers of the creek, the brother and sister headed toward the shopping mall near the nursery.

However, after walking only a few steps, Lin Chong suddenly heard Xiao Xi scream in panic.

"Brother! The egg, this egg!"

"What happened?" He turned around hurriedly and immediately saw that the egg in Xiaoxi's arms had cracked open!

Xiaoxi panicked completely: "I've ruined this egg!"