"You're wondering if there's another reason for it, right?"
Gu Xin instantly understood Lin Sheng's point.
Lin Sheng nodded.
If Diancie was like a max-level boss, then the Pokémon owned by the three of them were absolute newbies.
But even as a "newbie," Charmander managed to tank Vulpix's powered-up Ember attacks multiple times.
"It doesn't make sense, does it?" Lin Sheng muttered.
Gu Xin explained patiently:
"This involves Pokémon types. You've probably noticed that not all Pokémon share the same type. Take my Diancie, for instance."
"Rock and Fairy type! We checked its entry in the Pokédex," Chu Kelian piped up, clutching her Charmander while her bright eyes sparkled.
"Correct," Gu Xin nodded with a smile.
"Pokémon are divided into 18 types in total," he continued.
"Eighteen types?!"
The trio exclaimed, their faces filled with disbelief.
"What are the 18 types, Boss?" Lin Sheng asked, still stunned.
Gu Xin began listing them, his tone clear and confident:
"Normal, Fighting, Flying, Poison, Ground, Rock, Bug, Ghost, Steel, Fire, Water, Ice, Grass, Electric, Psychic, Dragon, Dark, and Fairy."
"Ghost?! Are there really ghosts?"
"So Dragon-Type is real, huh?"
"What about Dark and Fairy—what are they like?"
The trio's reactions were varied, with Chu Kelian's eyes lighting up at the confirmation of Dragon-Type Pokémon.
Gu Xin chuckled and answered one by one:
"Ghost-Type refers to the attribute, not actual ghosts. Dragon-Type is very real—remember, I mentioned that Charmander's final evolution includes a Dragon-Type form."
"As for Dark and Fairy types, well... it's hard to explain clearly. You'll have to see for yourselves when someone pulls one."
Gu Xin felt like a teacher addressing a group of curious students.
"I really need to put together a Pokémon Trainer's Handbook," he thought to himself, wiping imaginary sweat from his brow.
"So, the reason Vulpix's Ember wasn't very effective against Charmander comes down to type advantages and resistances," Gu Xin explained further.
Both Lin Sheng and Bai Qianqian immediately understood.
"Charmander is Fire-Type, so it naturally resists Fire-Type moves like Ember. That's why Vulpix's attacks seemed to do so little damage."
Gu Xin cast a wry glance at Chu Kelian, who was listening intently.
"Poor Charmander," he thought.
It had actually been KO'd by Ember, despite resisting it!
"Hey! Boss, your expression is really rude right now! This was all because that sneaky guy refused to fight my Charmander head-on!"
Chu Kelian leaped up, her cheeks puffing in indignation as she pointed accusingly at Lin Sheng.
"Mm-hmm," Gu Xin nodded, feigning agreement.
"So perfunctory! I'll remember this!"
Chu Kelian fumed, her tiny fists clenched.
"That being said… What about my Squirtle?" Bai Qianqian suddenly asked.
"Squirtle is a Water-Type, which gives it a natural advantage against Fire-Types. Given your current skill levels, Squirtle is probably the strongest Pokémon among you three."
"Squirtle! Squirtle-squirt!"
As if on cue, Squirtle jumped up, its arms raised in a victorious pose, eagerly soaking in the praise.
Lin Sheng: "…"
"Boss, we can buy more Pokémon here, right?"
Chu Kelian abruptly asked.
"Of course," Gu Xin replied.
"But since the first draw was free, any additional draws will require payment."
Gu Xin's eyes lit up as he spoke.
This girl was clearly a VIP customer in the making!
"Money's not a problem! I want to draw right now!"
Chu Kelian declared with a flourish, radiating confidence.
Bai Qianqian rubbed her forehead in exasperation.
Her friend's infamous "RMB Warrior" tendencies had returned.
"By all means."
Gu Xin handed Chu Kelian the Pokédex, his voice steady and encouraging.
This girl was definitely a prized client.
"Heh, I'm going to pull a Dragon!"
Chu Kelian said dramatically, wiping her hands on her shorts for good luck.
The atmosphere was heavy with anticipation.
She vowed silently to teach Lin Sheng's "troublesome little fox" a lesson.
Lin Sheng, watching from the sidelines, stroked his chin thoughtfully.
He also wanted to draw another Pokémon, but he'd spent most of his allowance already.
The money for Vulpix had partly come from borrowing from his cousin…
"Maybe I can ask him for more."
"Come on, give me a Dragon-Type," Chu Kelian murmured fervently as she tapped the "GO" button on the Pokédex.
The screen began flashing rapidly as black silhouettes of Pokémon zipped by.
Bai Qianqian leaned in curiously, eager to see what her friend would draw.
"Dragon-Type Pokémon are pretty rare," Gu Xin said, shaking his head slightly.
He knew how few and far between Dragon-Types were across eight generations of Pokémon.
The spinning silhouettes gradually slowed…
The image began to form.
What could it be?
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