Tang Dynasty: Starting with Dimo, he was targeted by Li Shimin.

Chapter 6 Star Magic

There are indeed type advantages and disadvantages between Pokémon.

But that's only under the condition of the same level. Real-world battles are far more complex than simple attribute counters.

"To put it simply, it's just like your generals leading troops into battle," Lin Luo continued, leaning against the counter.

"A veteran can defeat ten rookies, and so can an elf. Level, aptitude, personality, and the synergy between master and trainer... all these factors influence the outcome of a battle."

"So it's like a general training his soldiers? Veteran soldiers are generally more capable?"

Yuchi Gong quickly grasped the meaning, proving himself to be a seasoned general who understood the strategy perfectly.

"That's right," Lin Luo nodded in agreement.

Then he walked to the display case and extended his right hand—

The two dukes were startled by his actions!

Because they witnessed Lin Luo casually open that priceless glass display case.

It even made a "clang" sound!

Don't you feel bad about it?!

What is the background of this shopkeeper?

The two of them had this idea in their minds at the same time.

From the initial Star Mirror to those glittering goo-goo balls and fruits,

Then there are the elf paintings on the walls and the magic dust in the display cases—

Everything in the store is astonishing!

But he seemed completely unconcerned! What an indifferent attitude towards fame and fortune!

The abilities of the spirits possessed by the senior were beyond the reach of ordinary people.

Could he really be an immortal?

Yuchi Gong believed that Lin Luo was destined to be a prodigy! His potential was limitless, and it was best not to provoke him for now!

But what Lin Luo took out of the display case stunned the two of them once again.

That's not some precious treasure—

Instead, it was a fist-sized, transparent crystal.

The crystal was crystal clear and flawless, with wisps of flowing silver mist faintly visible inside.

"You can find more details here."

Lin Luo placed the crystal on the counter, then did something that left the two of them completely dumbfounded—

He raised his right hand, joined his index and middle fingers together, and gently tapped them in the air.

"Sizzle—"

A tiny golden star lit up on my fingertip.

It's the same golden star that popped out when Cheng Yaojin touched the star magic wand that day!

But this time—it appeared out of thin air from Lin Luo's own finger!!

The golden star slowly drifted down onto the crystal surface.

With a soft "ding," the silver mist inside the crystal suddenly dispersed.

Instead, lines of glowing text and patterns appeared—

The name, attributes, base stats, move list, evolution path of the Pokémon...

They were all suspended inside the crystal, rotating slowly.

The two dukes were completely speechless at this point.

Starlight appeared out of thin air—

Isn't this the legendary magic?!

They had heard that martial artists like themselves, who had honed their skills to an extraordinary level, could use their internal energy to injure enemies from a distance.

These were all just legends, but now, I actually witnessed the legendary creation from a distance!

What's most outrageous is that this shopkeeper does it as casually as eating and drinking!

A shopkeeper who knows magic?! This is absolutely outrageous!!

"This is called Star Magic," Lin Luo explained casually, noticing their expressions.

"It's the most basic introductory magic where we're from; many people know it."

Basic? Beginner? Many people know this?

The worldviews of the two dukes were once again shaken.

"This crystal is the Pokédex," Lin Luo said, pushing the crystal in front of Yuchi Gong.

"You can view all the information about your Pokémon by touching it."

Yuchi Gong carefully took the Pokémon Encyclopedia, examined it closely, and was secretly alarmed!

This is also an invaluable item!

Moreover, everything that the senior shop brought out was astonishing!

But he didn't seem to care at all!

The abilities possessed by the senior were beyond the reach of ordinary people.

Could he really be an immortal?

Yuchi Gong immediately aimed the crystal at the little otter in his palm.

A holographic image of a small otter immediately appeared in the crystal—

Mouse Otter - Water Attribute

Base stats: 278

Special Feature: Torrent - The lower the stamina, the stronger the water-type moves.

Skills: Water throwing, water bullet gun

Evolutionary path: Mouse otter → Swallowtail otter (level 16) → Curly-bearded giant otter (level 32)

"This is the purpose of the Pokédex; it helps you quickly learn about different Pokémon."

"Of course, you can also use it as a collecting tool. It only costs one kan."

Cheng Yaojin played with the illustrated guide in his hand as he spoke.

Why would I spend my usual amount of money to buy such a magical item?

If this gets out, people will definitely say he's lost his mind.

After all, one string of cash is enough for an ordinary family of three to live on for several months.

In the following time

The two dukes filled their possessions with every kind of elf-related item, and they bought a lot of essential items like cocoa beans.

Finally, Lin Luo gave the Gulu Balls back to them and briefly explained the functions of the different Gulu Balls.

"A regular Gulu Ball costs 100 coins and is used to capture or store novice Pokémon."

"High-grade Gulu Balls cost 500 each, and have a higher success rate."

"The King's Gulu Ball...this isn't for sale right now; you can't buy it even if you have the money."

The two wealthy individuals promptly purchased the premium Gulu Balls.

Yuchi Gong glanced at the high-grade ball in his hand—a purple sphere with a gold border, and the star pattern inside was in a crisscross shape—

Clearly quite satisfied!

Although it cost a lot of money!

But it suits my noble status perfectly!

Indeed, the various tricks of unscrupulous merchants in later generations are a complete knockout in this simple and honest era, making people feel happy even though they have wasted money.

"Shopkeeper, how do I use this Poké Ball?" Yuchi Gong asked curiously.

"It's very simple, just aim the ball at the Pokémon and throw it."

"Lost?" Yuchi Gong asked, still somewhat doubtful.

He glanced at the little otter gnawing on pebbles in his palm, then at the high-end Gulu ball in his hand.

After hesitating for a moment, I gently tossed the ball to the little otter.

The moment the advanced Gulu Ball touched the little otter, a dazzling white light instantly enveloped it.

The sudden appearance of white light startled Cheng Yaojin, who was playing with a ball of gas, causing him to retreat repeatedly.

"What's going on! Blackie, where's your little mouse?!"

Cheng Yaojin, who had just been distracted, did not hear the conversation between the two, and the commotion really startled him!

"Calm down... this is just a normal phenomenon," Lin Luo explained, suppressing a laugh.

Upon hearing Lin Luo's words, the two turned their gazes back to the little otter.

After the white light dissipated, the little otter transformed into a blue light and disappeared into the Gulu Ball.

Then, the Gulu Ball, glowing with blue light, shook on the ground and bounced three times.

With a "click," the ball stopped moving.

"Shopkeeper, is this all you need?" Yuchi Gong asked somewhat uncertainly.

"That's right, but it's best to have your spirit by your side at all times, as this will increase your intimacy level." Lin Luo nodded.

Upon hearing Lin Luo's words, the two turned their gaze back to the now quiet Gulu Ball.

They were completely dumbfounded! The entire process shattered their worldviews...

Who would have thought that an ordinary ball could emit such a dazzling white light, and that a ball the size of a palm could actually contain a small otter over half a meter tall!

And it's so convenient!

If this ability were used on the battlefield! Neither of them dared to even imagine it!

One person could launch a surprise attack, silently circle around to the enemy's main camp, and then release several battalions of troops! Wouldn't that put them in an invincible position?

Lin Luo had no idea what the two were thinking. If he did,

They must be speechless. You two are really something else!

Afterwards, Lin Luo taught them how to release the spirit, and the two watched the entire process.

It was another earth-shattering shock.

"I want to try it too!" Cheng Yaojin saw that Yuchi Gong had become proficient in using the Gulu Ball after a few practice sessions, and he couldn't wait to try it himself.

Having said that, Cheng Yaojin threw the Gulu Ball in his hand towards Duck Jiji.

As a result... it missed...

The ball slammed against the wall next to the display case with a "bang," bounced onto the floor, and rolled away.

Duck Gigi tilted its head and looked at Cheng Yaojin, then at the Gulu Ball that had rolled to its feet.

"Huh?"

Then it lowered its head and stretched out its little wings—

I picked up the Gulu Ball.

He examined it carefully, turning it over and over.

The gold border on the sphere shimmered in the light.

Duck Gigi's eyes lit up instantly.

Sparkling bright!!

Something shiny!

"Gagaga!!!"

It hugged the ball, rolled around on the ground contentedly, and then pressed the button on the ball with the tip of its wing—

"Buzz—"

A flash of white light, and Duck Gigi willingly transformed into a golden ray of light and entered the Gulu Ball.

The ball bounced twice and then fell silent.

The entire room fell silent.

"...Cheng Yaojin's mouth was open."

"..." Yuchi Gong's mouth was agape.

"...It thought it was gold," Lin Luo said with a helpless expression.

Cheng Yaojin looked at his empty hands, then at the quiet ball on the ground, which Duck Gigi had willingly crawled into.

There was a three-second silence.

"Um...shopkeeper, will my duck be stuck?"

"No, just pick up the ball and press it."

Cheng Yaojin quickly picked up the Gulu Ball and pressed a button—

A flash of white light, and Duck Gigi jumped out again, still clutching the gold-rimmed Gulu Ball lid in its wing.

It handed the lid to Cheng Yaojin, and with a haughty "crack," it made a loud "crack."

Then he swayed over to Yuchi Gong and began staring at his jade pendant again.

Lin Luo sighed.

This duck is truly beyond saving.

After seeing off the two dukes, Lin Luo, unusually, stepped out of the shop.

It wasn't that he wanted to go out—it was that Xiao Xiao reminded him that the rice at home was almost gone and he needed to go to the market to buy some.

The West Market of Chang'an is extremely bustling when it opens, but walking down the street today, Lin Luo felt that it was somewhat different from when he first walked this street three months ago.

There are fewer people.

It's not just a little less, it's a significant reduction.

The vendors who used to hawk their pastries are gone, and the once bustling fabric shop is now deserted.

Even the number of people queuing to draw water at the roadside wells has decreased by more than half.

The air was filled with a dry, earthy smell.

Lin Luo walked to the entrance of the grain shop.

The price of a peck of millet was thirty coins three months ago, but now it's listed at sixty-five coins.

It more than doubled.

The grain shop owner sat on the threshold with a worried look on his face. When he saw Lin Luo arrive, he greeted him listlessly.

"Manager Lin, you should buy rice as soon as possible, the price will go up again tomorrow."

"The fields in Gyeonggi Province are all parched, the water level of the Wei River has dropped by three feet, and the wells in the city are almost empty."

"If this continues..."

The shopkeeper didn't finish speaking, but his meaning was already quite clear.

Lin Luo bought the rice and silently walked back home.

After passing through a narrow alley, I saw a woman holding a child, squatting against a wall.

The child's lips were dry and chapped, but the woman only had an empty bowl in her hand.

Lin Luo paused for a moment.

Then we continued walking forward.

He didn't turn around.

But when he got back to the backyard, he didn't lie down on the chair as usual.

Instead, he stood in the courtyard and remained silent for a long time.

Dimo floated out of the house, sensing its owner's emotions.

It gently flew to his shoulder and nuzzled his face.

"Hmm?"

Lin Luo raised his hand and rubbed Dimo's head.

"fine."

"I just feel..."

He paused for a long time.

"Just lying there doesn't seem to be enough."

This was the first time Lin Luo had this thought since he transmigrated.

He opened the system panel and glanced at the interface of Sleeping Owl Sanctuary—

[Fruit slots: 1/20]

Currently activated clans: None

[Water-type Pokémon Fruit Fragment: 3/10]

Three.

Seven more fragments are needed to synthesize a Water-type Spirit Fruit.

Once synthesized, placing it in a sanctuary will continuously attract water-type spirits to gather around it.

If there were enough water-type Pokémon...

Lin Luo glanced at the daily lottery button on the panel.

He has never used it voluntarily.

He felt that the lottery system was just messing with him, so he decided to save it for later.

But today—

He nodded.

[Daily Lottery]

Congratulations on obtaining: Water-type Spirit Fruit Fragment x1

Four now.

Six more are needed.

Lin Luo turned off the control panel, picked up his bowl, and began to eat.

Okay, let's talk about it after we finish this meal.

(´ཀ`」∠) Even the awakening of a salted fish needs to be done gradually.

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After finishing his meal, Lin Luo followed the system's instructions and opened the Pokédex to record a short explanation of the Pokémon.

He spoke softly into the panel:

"...Pokémon Pokédex, Volume 3. The Little Otter."

"A Water-type Pokémon, relatively small for its size, with adults about the size of two palms. They prefer to live near water and have a habit of collecting round pebbles, which they place on their bellies and pat with their paws; this is said to be their way of marking territory."

"The evolutionary path is: Mouse Otter → Swallowtail Otter → Curly-bearded Giant Otter. Upon full evolution, it can reach a height of two meters and weigh over one hundred kilograms, with two long, curly whiskers on its chin and its entire body covered in thick, waterproof fur. The evolutionary leap from a tiny otter the size of two palms to a two-meter-tall water general is quite significant among Pokémon outside of the starter Pokémon."

"Its core ability, 'Torrent,' means that the lower its HP, the more powerful its Water-type moves become. This means it's a Pokémon that gets stronger the longer the battle goes on; the lower its HP, the more formidable it should be. This ability is extremely useful in prolonged battles and boss fights."

"Training Recommendations: Adamant or Jolly natures are recommended, focusing on a physical attack build. Early moves should consist of Water Spray and Water Gun. In the Oshawott stage, it will learn Tidal Blast, and in its Curly Oshawott form, it unlocks its powerful move, Raging Tide, which, combined with the Torrent ability, creates a terrifying burst of damage when the opponent is low on health."

"However, be aware that its output is indeed not very impressive in the early stages; you need to patiently raise it until it evolves to truly unleash its power. Impatient trainers might feel that it's holding them back in the early game—but please trust it; once it grows up, you'll be grateful you didn't give up."

"Just like that burly, dark-faced man who drew it today, although he initially disliked it intensely, he now treasures it like his own son."

Lin Luo clicked "save".

[The elf tutorial recording is complete. Reward: 2 Cocoa Berries.]

It's cocoa again.

Forget it, I'll save it to feed Dimo.

He looked into the distance—Little Owl was asleep again, leaning against the door frame; Water Blue was blowing bubbles in the water tank; and Dimo ​​was dozing on his shoulder.

A quiet backyard.

A quiet evening.

But there's something extra in this quiet today.

I can't explain it.

It might be the woman holding the empty bowl.

It might be the grain shop owner's words, "The price will go up again tomorrow."

Perhaps it was the moment the Water-type Pokémon Fruit fragments multiplied from three to four that his heart stirred slightly.

Lin Luo closed her eyes.

Let's keep collecting fragments tomorrow.

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