Pokémon: Reborn as Lucario

Chapter 138: The Sought-After Riolu

On the large screen in the center of the Pokémon Exchange Center, there was information about many Pokémon available for trade.

However, after looking for a long time, many of those displayed were very common Pokémon like Taillow, Wingull, and Nincada. After all, their exchange conditions were not very high, and they were usually Pokémon that could be captured very easily.

After all, everyone has their own preferences. Some people like the seagull-like Wingull, while others like the swallow-like Taillow. The 'Search Board' was established for these kinds of Pokémon enthusiasts, so naturally, there wouldn't be any exceptionally rare Pokémon on it.

Occasionally, some Pokémon that were relatively rare in the Middel Region but more common in other regions, such as Bidoof, Woobat, or Nickit, would also be quickly snatched up as soon as they appeared on the screen. After all, the number of people who liked Pokémon from other regions was not small, and the cost of inter-regional travel was relatively expensive, so using the exchange center to collect Pokémon from other regions had also become a choice for many people.

"Hmm... it always feels like something is missing."

Míng Rìzhào's eyes were getting a little sore from following the scrolling large screen, and she still hadn't found a suitable Pokémon.

"Ruru is a Psychic and Fairy-type Pokémon, good at long-range combat. Rio, you are a Fighting-type Pokémon, good at close-range combat. Then, in our team, the ground combat strength should be sufficient. So next, we should consider how to deal with air combat and water combat. Flying-type and Water-type Pokémon are the main focus."

The young girl muttered a round of analysis.

"Ruru, Rio, what do you think?"

Ruru the Ralts didn't have too many thoughts.

"Iya, iya, (Pokémon Language) As long as you like it, Xiao Zhao. I hope the new little companion can get along with us friendly."

As for Rio, he knew more information by referencing the Pokémon games from his previous life.

"Water-type and Flying-type, these two types can be considered very common. Not only are the corresponding Pokémon easy to obtain and easy to raise, but they also have considerable combat capabilities once raised. Most importantly, besides combat, Pokémon of these two types can also learn some very key moves, such as [Fly] or [Surf] and [Waterfall]. The former can greatly enhance the convenience of travel—fly wherever you want to fly—while the latter two are essential moves for water adventures. With these two types of moves, you don't have to spend so much money on cars or boats. It's killing two birds with one stone!"

"Iya! (Pokémon Language) We can save a lot on transportation fees!"

Upon hearing they could save money, Ruru perked up and also strongly suggested Míng Rìzhào find a new Flying-type and Water-type partner.

However, the fact that Flying-type and Water-type Pokémon were very common meant one problem: the strength of most Pokémon of these two types was not too high. If they were to find some Pokémon of ordinary strength and then raise them for transportation purposes, their own team would lack an important combat power slot. This was not so suitable for Míng Rìzhào, whose dream was to become the regional champion.

The young girl sighed, her two delicate eyebrows knitted together.

"By the way, if the other party has a required Pokémon for exchange, where would you go to find such a Pokémon, Xiao Zhao? It seems you only have the two of us right now, don't you?"

Rio suddenly thought of a problem.

"Originally, my plan was to see if there were any suitable Pokémon for exchange, then go and capture the Pokémon the other party wants to trade for. Hehe."

Rio rolled his eyes.

Young lady, with this kind of exchange, leaving aside whether the other party can wait for you to capture the Pokémon, you might not even be able to find the Pokémon they want.

Complaints were complaints, but Rio still seriously looked at the big screen.

And so, the three little ones, while looking, wandered to the front of that lively conversation area.

Suddenly, a somewhat timid voice sounded from the side.

"H-hello, excuse me. Is this Pokémon of yours for... for trade? If you want to trade, I have a few Pokémon here, see if there's any you like?"

Míng Rìzhào turned her head to look. A young boy was looking at her with eyes full of expectation.

No, he was looking at the Riolu beside her.

Míng Rìzhào was taken aback for a moment, then politely refused, "I'm sorry, this Pokémon of mine is not for trade."

The young boy became a little anxious and quickly showed all the Pokémon in his hands.

"Hello, could you please reconsider? I really like this Pokémon of yours. If you're willing, you can even choose two Pokémon from here to trade!"

What the boy showed were not ordinary red-and-white Poké Balls, but the higher-grade, yellow-and-black "Great Balls."

In the few Great Balls in the boy's hand, the silhouette of each Pokémon was clearly visible:

From the left, in order, were—a Water-type Pokémon that looked like a small alligator, Totodile; a Dragon-type Pokémon with two sharp fangs protruding from its mouth, Axew; a Dark and Fairy-type that looked like a little demon, Impidimp; and the Normal-type Pokémon Castform and Porygon.

Totodile, Axew, and Impidimp were all very rare and considerably strong Pokémon. As for Castform and Porygon, they were very rare and rather difficult to capture.

Looking at the boy's clothes, although very low-key, the high-quality clothes and pants all indicated this boy's wealthy family background. It was no wonder he could collect so many rare Pokémon.

And seeing him generously willing to trade even two Pokémon for Rio showed the extent of his fondness for the Riolu Pokémon.

These trading conditions, if it were anyone else, they would have long since agreed to the trade without a second word.

Míng Rìzhào looked at Rio, her eyes full of suggestion: What should I do, Rio? I'm tempted. Why don't you... sacrifice yourself a little?

Rio gave his trainer a sidelong glance: You wish! Who was it that cried and begged to capture me as their Pokémon partner in the first place?

But speaking reasonably, no matter how rare other Pokémon were, they could still be collected. But encountering a Pokémon that one liked and had a fateful connection with was a once-in-a-lifetime event. In addition, it took so much time and effort to cultivate a tacit understanding with one's Pokémon. If they simply traded the Pokémon just like that, wouldn't all the previous efforts be in vain?

Míng Rìzhào naturally also understood this principle. She was also just teasing her Pokémon.

After much persuasion, they finally made the young boy understand that it was impossible for her to trade Riolu, and not even the slightest possibility for Ralts.

The young boy reluctantly turned and walked away. Some people nearby, who were eyeing the Pokémon in his hands, couldn't help but go up to him, trying to strike a deal.

But looking at the boy's absent-minded expression and his frequent glances back at Rio, one knew that those people's hopes of trading were dashed.

"It's none of my business anyway."

Míng Rìzhào shrugged and led Ruru and Rio away from the boy named "Darian."

…

A man wearing a hat and sunglasses was drinking coffee at a nearby coffee bar. He had seen the actions of the young girl trainer and her two Pokémon, a slight smile on his lips. He tightened the strap of the bag slung over his shoulder, stood up, and walked towards the three little ones who were still looking around.

…

After that, many other people also took a fancy to the mysterious Pokémon beside Míng Rìzhào and came over one after another to ask if they could trade.

Míng Rìzhào was getting a little annoyed by all the questions and was about to recall Rio into his Poké Ball.

"Hello, want to trade Pokémon?"

"I'm sorry, neither of these two Pokémon of mine are for trade."

Without thinking, Míng Rìzhào subconsciously refused.

"No, no, no. I'm saying I have a Pokémon here that is very suitable for you, and I don't need you to trade those two Pokémon of yours. Do you want to take a look?"

Only then did Míng Rìzhào come back to her senses and found a mysteriously dressed young man smiling at her.

"Ah, you have a Pokémon you want to trade? Excuse me, what Pokémon can you trade, and what Pokémon is needed in exchange?"

Míng Rìzhào, trading with a stranger for the first time, was a little flustered but still accurately asked the two key questions.

"It's inconvenient to talk while standing. How about we go over there, have something to drink, and then chat?"

The man extended an invitation.

After the two people and two Pokémon were seated, the man ordered some drinks for them.

Although one shouldn't casually drink beverages offered by strangers, in Rio's Aura perception, the man before them exuded a convincing aura. Moreover, if he had malicious intent, it would be impossible to hide it from Rio, who had Aura perception, and Ruru, who had telepathy.

However, Rio always felt that he had seen this person somewhere before.

While sipping his happy water, Rio sized up this person who had suddenly appeared.

Míng Rìzhào politely took a sip of her juice, then asked somewhat impatiently, "Hello, excuse me, what Pokémon do you have for trade?"

"Before that question, why don't we all introduce ourselves first?"

The man smiled.

"Ah, right. My name is Míng Rìzhào. These are Ruru and Rio. I am a professional Pokémon trainer, and my goal is to find a suitable Pokémon partner to challenge the Pokémon Gyms together."

Under the other's gentle smile, Míng Rìzhào unknowingly also relaxed.

"Ruru and Rio, is it?" The man looked at Ralts and Riolu. "What a coincidence. I also have a Pokémon named Ruru."

He reached out and took a Poké Ball from his waist.

"Come out, Ruru. Meet this little one who shares your name."

"Pop!" A white light flashed, and a Pokémon with an elegant and graceful temperament appeared beside the man.

Curly green hair, a long white dress, slender hands, a graceful posture like a lady.

"Gardevoir!"

Míng Rìzhào whispered in surprise. Ralts beside her also looked at her own final evolved form with longing in her eyes.

Only Rio on the side frowned, as if having thought of something.

"A youth in a white hat, a Gardevoir named 'Ruru'... could it be that person..."

"Right, I forgot to introduce myself," the man took off his sunglasses and said with a smile.

"My name is Ruby."

Míng Rìzhào subconsciously nodded, her eyes still fixed on that elegant Gardevoir.

"Okay, Mr. Ruby. Is Gardevoir the Pokémon you want to trade... Wait, Ruby?!!"

Only then did the girl react.

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