Elf: No, it's because he was made the gym leader!

When it comes to communication, I, Tokiwa no Riki, am number one, and no one dares to say I'm number two.

Power of Tokiwa, activate!

Instantly, Lu Yuan's succubus physique activated, and the surrounding elves' favorability towards him increased by 80%, including this egg.

Grandpa adjusted his reading glasses and looked at Lu Yuan with some surprise.

This egg is usually quite domineering; any Pokémon that gets within three meters of it will be rewarded with a headbutt.

Lu Yuan's face was almost pressed against its shell, yet he hadn't been knocked away.

At this moment, Lu Yuan pressed his forehead against the surface of the egg.

He could clearly sense what was inside the eggshell.

It has blue fur, black feet, and a black chest. Its face is covered with black fur that resembles a mask, and there are two spindle-shaped tufts of fur on its cheeks that look like ears but are not ears.

Little blue dog, Riolu!

The egg contains Riolu.

at the same time.

Riolu also sensed Lu Yuan's presence. For some reason, it inexplicably felt a sense of goodwill towards this human, and its waveguide also told it that this human meant no harm.

Therefore, it did not attack Lu Yuan.

He was allowed to hold it and play with it.

I'm not good at hatching eggs, so I'll leave it to Chansey.

Lu Yuan handed the egg to the lucky egg.

Chansey happily accepted the egg, like a mother expecting her second child, and carefully placed it into the pocket of her belly.

Riolu inside the egg sensed a strong sense of kindness, but... but why did it feel so uncomfortable?

I think I've been poisoned!

Miscalculation!

......

My mother-in-law came out of the kitchen and brought over two more baskets of steaming dumplings.

Seeing that the egg was not moving inside the lucky egg's belly, the old woman smiled and said, "It's so well-behaved today. Lu Yuan, you really have a way with things."

"No, no, you've given me the prize."

Lu Yuan quickly and modestly waved his hand.

At the dinner table, Lu Yuan's mother-in-law chatted with him about many things, one topic after another.

Every single one of them was praising Lu Yuan.

First, they praised him for managing the dojo so well at such a young age, saying he was hardworking and capable.

Then he praised him for his extensive knowledge, saying that he knew so many things that others did not.

Finally, he remarked that the young man was very promising and would surely have a bright future.

Lu Yuan was a little embarrassed by what he said.

No way, I'm not that great.

Xiao Lan, who was standing to the side, was so angry that she immediately showed off three large bowls of dumplings, but she couldn't express her bitterness.

At this moment, the mother-in-law said again, "Lu Yuan, you are so outstanding, I wonder how your father raised you?"

"Old...you mean my father?" Lu Yuan said awkwardly, "My father, Lu Jing, is currently traveling."

"Lu... Jing?" The old woman murmured the name softly, her expression seemingly changing.

"Yes, do you know him?" Lu Yuan asked curiously.

However, for some reason, when Lu Yuan mentioned Lao Deng's name, the atmosphere suddenly became strange.

His mother-in-law, who had been chatting and laughing with him, now had a gloomy face and seemed to be thinking about something.

"Mother-in-law? Mother-in-law?"

Seeing his mother-in-law's appearance, Lu Yuan couldn't help but cautiously wave at her.

Unexpectedly, the mother-in-law suddenly raised her head and shouted loudly:

"What are you yelling about? You're just like your dead father, a complete waste!"

This sudden shout really startled Lu Yuan; he was so scared he almost lost his soul.

"Finish eating and leave quickly, I have a lot of things to take care of this afternoon!" The mother-in-law shouted at Lu Yuan with a stern face.

???

No, Mother-in-law, you didn't say you studied Sichuan Opera!

Chapter 71 Sky Shield, Armored Bird General

After finishing the last dumpling in his bowl, Lu Yuan inexplicably appeared at the entrance of the breeding house, holding a Riolu egg.

"Hey, how did I get out?"

Lu Yuan looked completely bewildered.

Little Blue, Akin, Christal, and Grandpa of the Nursery were also kicked out beside him.

The five people looked at each other in bewilderment at the entrance of the incubation room.

Grandpa in the nursery looked blankly and said, "How come I was kicked out too?"

Even the impatient Ah Jin couldn't help but ask, "Hey Lu Yuan, what's the deal with your old man? I've never seen my mother-in-law this angry before."

Everyone turned to look at Lu Yuan.

Being stared at like that, Lu Yuan felt his hair stand on end. Recalling Lao Deng's unreliable behavior, it wasn't impossible that he had replaced his mother-in-law's hearing aid with noise-canceling headphones.

Lu Yuan then looked at the old man in the incubation house, hoping that perhaps the old man would know some inside information.

However, Grandpa from the nursery waved his hand and said irritably, "Don't look at me, go back and ask your dead father yourself."

Lu Yuan felt ashamed once again for being Old Deng's son.

Little Blue said gloatingly, "We've got the egg, it's time to go."

"No, there's one more thing."

Lu Yuan said, "I actually came to the capital to capture a few local Pokémon."

Conquer!

Upon hearing these two words, Kristall perked up immediately. As the "capturer," she was an expert at taming.

"What does Mr. Lu Yuan wish to subdue? Do you need my help?"

Upon hearing this, Lu Yuan smiled slightly and said, "Armored Bird."

“Armored birds…” Kristall blinked, thought for a moment and said, “Hmm, I do know of a colony of armored birds nearby.”

Then, she asked curiously, "I just heard you say that you are a gym leader. Are you planning to capture them for the gym to strengthen its fighting power?"

Lu Yuan nodded in affirmation, which made Kristall show an admiring expression and exclaim in praise.

"Wow, Mr. Lu Yuan, you are such a responsible and dedicated dojo master! Even when you are out on business, you are still thinking about the dojo."

Kristall continued, "I wonder what type of gym it is, Steel or Flying?"

"I know, I know," Ajin interjected, "It's the Poison-type Gym!"

Poison-type... Gym?

When these four words reached Christal's ears, she was taken aback.

How to catch Steel-type Pokémon at a Poison-type gym?

...That's fine, but something just feels off.

Little Blue stood quietly to the side, her mind seemingly flashing through various pieces of information about the armored bird.

Steelix, a Pokémon with good resistances, is loved by many rock enthusiasts and bird breeders.

It is both offensive and defensive, with outstanding defensive capabilities.

!!!

Wait, its defensive capabilities are outstanding!

It's a receiving spirit!

Xiao Lan looked at Lu Yuan with a horrified expression, as if she had discovered something terrible.

In the past, it wouldn't matter if a Pokémon was a bit tough; there was always a way to beat it. But since meeting Lu Yuan, everything has changed. It's not just tough, it's dirty too!

For details, please refer to Chansey and Scorpion King.

Seeing Xiao Lan looking at him, Lu Yuan returned what he considered a sunny smile.