Pokémon: The Zen Trainer

Bian's parents walked in looking nervous, then they froze.

The morning sun shone on him, and a fairy floated quietly beside him.

At this moment, Bian Xiang was completely undisturbed by Bian's parents. There were only a few pages left, and after reading them, he would feel a sense of Zen.

If I don't make this much money, I might not even be able to sleep well in class.

In the eyes of Bian's parents, Bian Xiang seemed to have a layer of Buddha's halo under the early morning sunlight.

More importantly, what's up with that Pokémon next to him?!

Gastly?! Aren't Ghost-types supposed to hate sunlight?! Why is it here?!

Moreover, Gastly had a peaceful expression on its face and floated there quietly, completely lacking the ferocious aura that Gastly should have.

It seems like this Gastly was perhaps sent to the afterlife by its own son? That was Bian's first thought.

My second thought is, does this brat really want to become a monk?

My third thought is, could this be Xiang'er's fate? Is our Bian family destined to die out?

Bian Bufeng looked somewhat sorrowful as he thought of this.

At that moment, Bian Xiang wasn't thinking about so much; he was completely absorbed in reading the Buddhist scriptures.

Buddha-nature points aren't so easy to earn; you can't just read them once. You have to read and comprehend them carefully.

The more you comprehend, the more Buddha-nature you are rewarded with, so at this time, thinking feels like entering a meditative state.

As I pondered the room, time seemed to stand still.

Aside from the sound of turning pages while thinking.

Bian's parents were stunned by the sight. The scene was strange yet inexplicably harmonious, carrying a sense of Zen.

Ultimately, the motivation for the Bian family to continue their lineage led Bian's father to take action.

He slowly walked forward and drew seven Growlithe Dogs from his waist.

Seeing Bian's father's movement, Gastly also made a move, floating in front of Bian's father and shaking its head.

Seeing Gastly's actions, Bian Meng finally couldn't help but let out another scream.

"what!!!"

As he closed the book with a satisfied expression, he seemed to hear the wonderful sound of Buddhist virtue points being credited to his account, and then he suddenly stood up and turned around.

"How many times have I told you?! You idiot!! Knock before you come in! And you already did! What the hell?!"

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Chapter Three: Father Bian's Trust

At the dining table, I watched Gastly floating quietly beside me.

Then I looked at my dad and then at my mom.

"Would you believe me if I said I really didn't know where this Gastly came from?"

Bian's parents exchanged a glance and nodded. Indeed, Bian thought that going out to give alms all day long was not enough to attract an unknown spirit to their home, which meant that Bian's charm was not quite enough.

As Bian's father looked at him, he thought, "Xiao Xiang is quite handsome, but he hasn't inherited any of the Bian family's genes when it comes to charm."

"Also, I really don't want to become a nun. I will study hard."

"you sure?"

Bian's father's question carried a clear denial.

"I do not believe!"

Bian's mother's denial carried a clear affirmation.

"I......"

Thinking it was a real pain, he glanced at the Gastly beside him and realized something.

Since you are the first elf to come to my house, don't blame me, you are mine now.

Thinking of this, he pointed to Gastly beside him and said, "Dad, didn't I say I'd show you the Pokémon I chose this week? Bringing back a Pokémon means I have to read Buddhist scriptures. Look, this is my Pokémon! So it's reasonable for me to read Buddhist scriptures."

He felt a little guilty when he said those words. He wasn't very confident in his charm with Pokémon, and he didn't know where this Gastly had come from.

Bian's father's expression was somewhat serious. Using a Ghost-type as a starter Pokémon wasn't a good idea, but then he thought, Bian Xiang is practically a monk anyway, so a Ghost-type might be reasonable. In any case, Xiang needs a Pokémon! It proves Bian Xiang isn't a Pokémon rejecter. So he looked at Gastly seriously and asked, "Bian Xiang has chosen you, but I still have to ask, are you willing to become Bian Xiang's Pokémon and a member of our family?"

Everyone watched Gastly with tension.

Gastly glanced at his family members who were thinking about him.

Gastly nodded. It had been following Bianxiang for a long time and observing him for several months. It had noticed the boy ever since Bianxiang touched the Buddha's butt. The boy seemed to have a light about him. After following him for several months, it finally confirmed that Bianxiang was the trainer it wanted. He was disciplined and Zen-like. Every time it was by Bianxiang's side, it felt a sense of peace. As for the group of Pokémon that Bianxiang interacted with, it had warned them all that Bianxiang was already reserved, and no one else would do!

Dad looked at Gastly and smiled. Ghost type it is then.

"Welcome to our family."

"just!!!"

Bian's mother smiled too.

"You probably picked it a long time ago, and you're only telling us today to surprise us, right?"

Bian Meng looked at Gastly with envy: "Wow, what a cool Pokémon! The color seems a little different from the pictures online?"

I was a little confused while thinking about it.

Holy crap? This is it? Only ghosts know the extent of my love?

"just!!"

Gastly pulled a Poké Ball from Bianxiang's backpack and then rammed into it.

The Poké Ball shook and then immediately went out.

Hmm... At this moment, Bian Xiang felt a little unreal, watching Gastly's skillful movements, even knowing where Bian Xiang's Poké Balls were placed.

It feels like I've been taken in.

Anyway, starting today, I'm finally thinking about how I'll finally have his elf.

I'm thinking of releasing Gastly. Please take care of me from now on.

"just!"

Gastly nodded.

Gastly burrowed directly into the shadow of the Pokémon. As far as the Poké Ball was concerned, Gastly preferred the shadow of the Pokémon.

As he looked at his own shadow, his expression changed slightly.

How come this guy is so skilled? Why do I feel like my shadow has already taken on his shape?

.....

Bian Xiang sat in his room, gently stroking the remaining four Buddhist scriptures.

Because of the acquisition of the Pokémon, Bian's father specially asked Bian Xiang for half a day off so that Bian Xiang could spend some time with Gastly.

It's true that newly acquired Pokémon need to be properly communicated with to establish a basic relationship of trust.

He looked up at Gastly and smiled.

"Hmm?" Gastly smiled at Bianxiang.

The atmosphere was a bit awkward, and I even felt a little nervous. So I decided to break the ice. Sometimes trainers have to take the initiative.

"Would you like to read Buddhist scriptures together?"

As I said that, I wanted to slap myself. Where did my usual wisdom, humor, and emotional intelligence go?

Reading Buddhist scriptures with a ghost-type spirit, is it an attempt to help it pass on to a better realm?

While I was thinking about it and still struggling with the decision.

Gastly actually nodded excitedly.

"just!!!"

Then it floated directly into Bian Xiang's arms.

A Buddhist scripture that Bianxiang had never read before floated directly in front of him!

"just!"

Then he looked up at Bianxiang with an excited expression, his eyes even showing longing.

"You really want to see it?"

"just!!"

Gastly nodded as it looked at the creature in its arms!

Hmm... Ghosts like Buddhism? That makes sense!

.....

Bian's father stood outside the door, somewhat hesitant.