"So that's how it is. Well then, the next time you two ladies come by, feel free to head straight to the backyard," Gu Xin said warmly, his face wearing a polite smile.
"The backyard was specifically prepared for your battles, after all."
Though he internally rolled his eyes at Chu Kelian's antics, Gu Xin maintained his professional demeanor. After all, she was still a customer—and a high-value one at that.
"Thanks for the trouble, boss. Honestly, it's mainly because we don't know how to treat our Pokémon when they get hurt, so we came to bother you," Bai Qianqian said with a smile, casting a side-eye at Chu Kelian.
Although Pokémon battles had been confirmed to pose no life-threatening risks, she still wasn't confident in handling injuries. After all, it wasn't as though they could take their Pokémon to a regular pet hospital.
"It's no trouble at all. Business has been relatively slow anyway," Gu Xin replied with a casual wave. Having visitors livened things up and kept him from getting too bored.
"As for treating injured Pokémon, generally, letting them rest and regain their strength naturally works fine, though it's not the most efficient.
"You can buy some healing sprays from me later. That way, you can battle at home too. However, I'd still recommend bringing them to the shop occasionally for a full recovery using the Pokémon healing machine. It's good to check their overall health as well," Gu Xin suggested.
He was referring to the high-tech Pokémon healing machine provided by the system—the same kind Nurse Joy used in Pokémon Centers. Advanced and efficient, it was perfect for ensuring Pokémon stayed in top condition.
"Got it!" Chu Kelian gave him an enthusiastic thumbs-up.
"Let's go, Qianqian! I've been dying to have a proper match with you!"
Unable to hold back her excitement any longer, Chu Kelian grabbed Bai Qianqian's hand and dashed toward the shop's backyard, eager for a rematch after a day without battling.
Bai Qianqian rolled her eyes but let herself be dragged along.
"Would you two like to watch?" Gu Xin asked, turning to Chen Yun and Lin Sheng with a smile.
"Why not? Let's check it out," Chen Yun replied, curious to see what real-life Pokémon battles looked like.
"This Poké Ball is incredible—seriously, it's like something out of sci-fi," Lin Sheng muttered, adjusting his glasses as he studied Fennekin's Poké Ball. The concept of storing living creatures in such a small device still boggled his mind.
"Compared to the Pokémon themselves, this kind of technology isn't all that impressive, is it?" Gu Xin said, raising an eyebrow.
"You're right," Lin Sheng said, stunned for a moment before nodding. After all, in a world where creatures as fantastical as Pokémon existed, a bit of advanced technology wasn't that surprising.
Pokémon Home Backyard
The familiar battle arena was ready, with Diancie positioned behind a camera to record the match.
Gu Xin stood at the center, addressing the trainers.
"Let's begin. Each trainer will use one Pokémon. The match ends when one Pokémon is unable to continue, and the other is declared the winner."
This time, Gu Xin kept his explanation brief. After all, there was no need to be overly professional—it wasn't exactly an official tournament.
"Battle start!"
With a sweep of his arm, Gu Xin signaled the start of the match and stepped off the field.
"Hmph! Qianqian, I won't go easy on you this time," Chu Kelian declared confidently, her face full of excitement as she raised her commemorative Poké Ball.
"That's my line," Bai Qianqian shot back, clearly fed up with Chu Kelian's trash talk. Today, she was determined to teach this girl a lesson!
"Squirtle, let's go!"
Bai Qianqian steadied her emotions and gave her Squirtle a command.
"Squirtle! Squirtle!"
The Water Spraying Turtle eagerly scampered to the field, standing tall with its hands on its hips and a smug look on its shiny bald head.
"Tch! Trapinch, it's your turn! Wipe that smug look off that turtle's face!"
The sight of Squirtle's haughty pose only fueled Chu Kelian's irritation. She tossed her commemorative Poké Ball with practiced precision, releasing Trapinch onto the battlefield in a flash of light.
"Whoa, looks like she's been practicing," Gu Xin observed, mildly impressed. While Poké Balls had an automatic return mechanism, catching them flawlessly still required some skill. Clearly, Chu Kelian had spent time honing this technique.
"Trapinch and Squirtle, huh?"
Chen Yun raised his Pokédex to scan the two Pokémon, his curiosity piqued. While he didn't know much about the trainers' skills, the Pokémon themselves looked determined and ready to battle.
After all, it was 2202—trash talk and bravado were practically prerequisites for a competitive match. As the saying went, "Lose the game, but not the trash talk."
"At least she's learned something—she didn't pick Charmander this time," Lin Sheng noted, glancing at the little Charmander cheering for Trapinch at Chu Kelian's feet.
Gu Xin had explained that Water-types counter Fire-types, and while the exact damage mechanics weren't fully understood yet, Chu Kelian had wisely avoided using Charmander.
Though she was outgoing and prone to boasting, she wasn't foolish. Losing to Lin Sheng yesterday and finding herself the laughingstock of the internet had been a wake-up call.
Now, she was determined. One day, she would become an exceptional Pokémon Trainer.
One day, everyone online will look up to me!
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