Chapter 9

"The iced pomelo soda is really good... burp!"

"Ya~ dong!"

"Kada~"

Shengbufang, Daidai, and Kada sat under a large umbrella at the riverside dock, feeling the cool breeze and the refreshing sound of the bubbles bursting in the iced soda...

An indescribable happiness!

"It's no wonder it tastes good when it's not your money... A fresh fruit tea made by Wenyouguo... costs 30 League coins per cup!" Yang Kai patted the small amount of money in his pocket, feeling a bit heartache.

Shengbufang squinted his eyes, looking as comfortable as a seal ball, and said, "Actually, the iced orange soda with a tangerine flavor is also very good, but today... I want the expensive one! Don't worry, I'll treat you next time!"

Wenyouguo and Tangerine Fruit are both tree fruits used in the cultivation of Pokémon, with some special effects and richer nutrients compared to ordinary fruits.

Wenyouguo is twice as expensive as Tangerine Fruit by weight.

Yang Kai's family background is well-known to his classmates, thanks to his sister Yang Kaixin, who alone, with her initial Pokémon Larvitar, has answered many questions.

Class 3-2...

Is not simple either.

Yang Kai is not the type to fuss over such details, but thinking about his allowance being in his sister Yang Kaixin's hands, he couldn't help but feel a bit depressed.

Fortunately, he performed well in the initial test, so Yang Kaixin only took 10% as "protection money" as a formality.

Protection money, as the name suggests, is the fee to protect Yang Kai's allowance from being misused.

All rights reserved by Yang Kaixin.

In other words, this time Yang Kai got 200 League coins as allowance, and he would have to "respect" his sister with 20 League coins.

Compared to the fresh fruit soda at the riverside dock, the price of French fries seemed much cheaper.

Daidai doesn't like French fries, but Shengbufang does.

Daidai likes the grilled mackerel here, so he happily ordered two.

Kada not only likes French fries but also enjoys the grilled mackerel...

So, Kada ended up eating more than Yang Kai, Shengbufang, and Daidai combined.

"Kada, your belly..."

Yang Kai carefully examined Kada's yellow, round, and swollen belly. Despite being so full, Kada still managed to finish the remaining half cup of iced pomelo soda in big gulps.

"Kada~"

Even when burping, Kada added an upward "r" sound.

Proud, proud!

Kada hugged his head and laughed proudly.

A mysterious image of the purple Gengar appeared in Yang Kai's mind, and he compared it with the yellow duck in front of him, dismissing the thought that it was a Gengar in a Kada disguise.

Kada comfortably rubbed his belly with his little paws, and his breathing gradually slowed and became even. He...

Fell asleep again!

"Ya dong?!"

Daidai, who was slow to react, scratched his head in a daze.

He...

Seemed to be seeing such a sleepy Kada for the first time.

Amazed!

"White Kai, your Kada... is really different! Can eat, can sleep, isn't it a Jigglypuff in a Kada disguise?!" Shengbufang joked.

He imagined a Jigglypuff, while Yang Kai imagined a purple Gengar.

Unfortunately...

Neither of them was.

It was still it, a unique Kada!

"Thanks for the treat! There's still time to go back, and I can play some computer games before Mom and Dad get home. Hehe, White Kai, I'll go with Daidai!" Shengbufang got up and said.

"Ya~ dong!" Daidai, though a bit slow, sincerely thanked Yang Kai, waved his chubby little hand, and then entered Shengbufang's Poké Ball.

"Yuan Ge, goodbye! Daidai, goodbye!"

Yang Kai looked back at Kada, who was sleeping soundly with a round belly, and shook his head helplessly.

Four iced pomelo sodas, 120 League coins.

Two large fries, 30 League coins.

Four grilled mackerels, 48 League coins.

Total, 198 League coins.

Great, he could only bring 2 League coins worth of milk tea to Yang Kaixin...

Is there even 2 League coins worth of milk tea?

Seems like...

No.

The cheapest snack, a lollipop, costs 1 League coin each, right?

Yang Kaixin can do without it, but Yang Kai can't not buy it.

Unfortunately, there are no spicy cherry-flavored lollipops to make Yang Kaixin suffer.

...

Yang Kaixin and Yang Kai's initial Pokémon battle test results were quickly known by their father, who was still at work. He then forwarded the initial test comprehensive scores from the homeroom teacher to their mother, a celebrity breeder recording a breeding variety show in the capital...

Naturally, there was no shortage of praise.

Worthy of being Yang Xiaonan's daughter (son)!

Worthy of being Xu Jingru's son (daughter)!

The national unified Pokémon battle initial test is just a small test on the path of a trainer. Good scores are great, but one shouldn't be arrogant. Average scores are no reason to be discouraged, as the road ahead is long.

Yang's parents are very open-minded.

However, to be fair, before the initial test, they were very confident in Yang Kaixin's performance but had some concerns about Yang Kai.

Now that the initial test comprehensive scores are out, it seems...

They underestimated Yang Kai and Kada's performance.

Although Yang's mother was in the capital, she connected via video during dinner, and the family happily communicated.

When discussing the specific details of the initial test, Yang's father, mother, and still somewhat不服气 (unconvinced) sister Yang Kaixin all focused on Yang Kai.

Curious about how Yang Kai directed the battle and how Kada performed.

There was no need to hide this from the family.

Yang's mother, Xu Jingru, is a well-known celebrity breeder in all of China, and Yang's father can ride his old Charizard to work, which is not an ordinary trainer, with rich battle experience.

No need to hide anything.

When Yang Kai mentioned giving the examiner's Pokémon the command to attack Kada...

Yang Kaixin was a bit confused, what was this strange move by White Kai?

Yang's father and mother, however, had a sudden realization.

They understood why Yang Kai scored 95 points, a very high score, in on-site command.

In Pokémon battles...

Disrupting the opponent's Pokémon's judgment is also a clever command!

Moreover, the examiner's Pokémon, a Krabby, had no trainer directing it. That Krabby lost to Yang Kai's wisdom!

"Son, you mean Kada was... sleeping during the Pokémon battle?" Yang's father, deep in thought, tapped the table rhythmically.

Yang Kaixin was puzzled: "Kada can battle while sleeping? Does it sleepwalk?"

Yang's father chuckled and said to his daughter, "Kaixin, many people have a bias against Pokémon like Kada... due to their dull appearance, eyes, and some peculiar behaviors. However, in rare cases, Kada is a water-type Pokémon that may have psychic abilities!"

"Psychic abilities?! Really?!" Yang Kaixin exclaimed.

A Kada that looks not very smart... could have psychic abilities?!

Yang's father thought for a moment and looked at Yang's mother in the video: "I haven't raised a Kada, so I don't have absolute authority, but Kaixin, Kai, your mother has raised many Pokémon, so she has more experience and knowledge."

Yang's mother in the video didn't say much, just calmly looked at Yang Kai and asked, "Kai, what do you think?"

Yang Kai thought carefully and said, "I think my Kada... when sleeping, or in a sleep state, may have a sense of danger... like a psychic sense... to help it avoid danger."

Yang's mother smiled warmly, like a blooming peony: "Son, Kada is your starter Pokémon, your Pokémon partner. Since you have this hypothesis... be bold and discover step by step, and nurture it with care..."

"Every Pokémon may have special potential that even they haven't discovered. Like Pokémon abilities, not all Pokémon can activate their abilities from the moment they hatch from an egg, but they gradually understand and activate their abilities as they grow."

"This path may be wrong, but so what? You and Kada work hard, trying one possibility after another, building friendship, trust, and bonds. By then, whether it's right or wrong doesn't matter. What matters is... you, becoming true partners."

"But what if it succeeds? You will find... a path in the Pokémon world that no one has ever walked, and the one who lays the foundation for this path is the initially naive young boy... you and your Kada, standing at a peak no one has ever reached!"

"Every Pokémon waits for a breeder who will nurture it with care, and every breeder waits for a Pokémon that needs their care."

"Mutual pursuit, mutual proof, this is the best."

"This is just a small part of my breeding philosophy."

...

"Too... too well said! Kaixin, Kai, why aren't you clapping? Hurry up, clap!"

Yang's father clapped vigorously, turning the dining room into a clapping hall.

His wife said it so well!

Yang Kaixin and her Larvitar...

Were stunned, and Larvitar was trembling with excitement.

"Ruru ruru" cheering.

Yang Kai was deeply moved.

Too intense...

His mom... how could she be so intense?!

This is not an insult, but truly... damn intense!

As for Kada...

Is still sleeping soundly in the Poké Ball.

...

"My Kada... must be the best and most unique starter Pokémon in the world!"

Tonight, Yang Kai couldn't sleep.

But...

How can he make Kada, when awake, master the ability to "predict danger" in its sleep state?

"Kada!"

In the middle of the night, the Poké Ball suddenly glowed.

Yang Kai: ...

Kada, are you up at night to party?!