Why is my Pokémon acting a little weird?

"You two have such a good relationship. You can tell at a glance that you are a happy couple. You are always holding hands."

"Awww."

"Um...your girlfriend...has a very special voice."

"...She was just joking with you, don't take it seriously."

The corner of Qiao Ran's mouth twitched. It seemed that there was still a long way to go before Liuwei could learn to speak human language. This guy would howl from time to time.

Also, why are you looking at me like that all of a sudden? I'm not playing any weird games!

"Take a look for yourself to see if there's anything you like. If you find any, just tell me."

Qiao Ran explained this to Liuwei, who responded obediently.

However, at this moment, Qiao Ran felt his trouser leg being pulled. He looked down and saw that it was Diancie who was pulling his trouser leg.

"What's wrong? ...Ah, that?"

Diancie stretched out her hand and pointed to a pink and white dress, which looked really pretty and suited Diancie's colors.

"Sorry... I really want to buy it for you, but you haven't turned into a human yet, and I don't know what your figure will look like. So let's wait for next time."

Qiao Ran's expression was somewhat helpless. It wasn't that he didn't want to buy it, but he really didn't know Diancie's body data. Who knew if she would become a little girl or a mature woman in the end?

——The uncertainty is too great.

"Di..."

Diancie felt a little disappointed, but she nodded in understanding. She stared blankly at the dress, her eyes gleaming with longing.

One day, she will definitely be able to do it.

Chapter 18018 [Qiao Ran’s Route]

After a final night of rest in Longjiang City, Qiao Ran and his Pokémon set out on their adventure. Although it took quite a while to teach Vulpix how to dress after buying clothes, Qiao Ran still had a good night's rest.

It’s a long journey from Longjiang City to Hangzhou City, and there are some big cities with gyms along the way. Qiao Ran insisted on going to see them.

China is a vast country with abundant resources, so there is a considerable distance between gyms. If Qiao Ran and the trainers in the Pokémon world just rely on walking, it will probably take him several months to reach Hangzhou.

"Taking the train would certainly get you there quickly, but that wouldn't feel like an adventure. Now that we've decided to go on an adventure, it's best to experience more of the local customs and cultures."

After much deliberation, Qiao Ran finally chose the car as a means of transportation. At least he could stop at some places along the way and train his Pokémon. This is also the mode of transportation chosen by most adventurers. Maybe Qiao Ran would meet some adventurers like him on the road.

Of course, some people choose to ride their bicycles on the road, which not only exercises the body but also reduces carbon emissions, killing two birds with one stone.

"Since we're going to Hangzhou, we can stop by Jinling and Shanghai. I remember my cousin is also in Shanghai..."

Planning an adventure route is a very troublesome thing, so Qiao Ran sometimes really envy the simple roads in the Pokémon world.

There is only one straight road between cities, without any twists and turns.

If there are too many roads to choose from, a lot of people will suffer from decision-making difficulties along the way.

"Following this route... well, the first stop is decided to be Jinling. Rotom, please make a note of it for me. First, go to Jinling... then the Magic City, and finally Hangzhou. As for the rest of the route, we'll discuss it after we get to Hangzhou."

"Okay, Loto."

As a competent system carrier, Rotom not only carries the system but also has all the functions of an ordinary mobile phone. In particular, it has a unique advantage in helping to process information.

"Master, do you want to check out some delicious food along the way?"

"No... well... I better investigate."

Qiao Ran subconsciously wanted to refuse, but he finally couldn't resist the temptation of delicious food. It was of course excellent to taste the local food on the way.

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In the following time, Qiao Ran and the Pokémon traveled by car, stopping and going. Every time they arrived at a new city, Qiao Ran would stay for a while, taste the local food, and complete the task of collecting development points.

Of course, in order to save on accommodation costs, Qiao Ran would mostly choose to camp in the wild when passing by a place without a Pokémon Center. This not only saved a lot of money on buying little skirts, but also allowed him to get close to wild Pokémon.

Finally, on the fifth day, when Qiao Ran passed by an unknown small county, he finally completed the task of capturing 100 grass-type and bug-type Pokémon.

"Phew...so exhausted."

After placing the captured Pokémon into the frontier, Qiao Ran couldn't help but wipe the sweat from his head. He originally thought that this task could be completed quickly, but in fact, due to the need to hurry and deal with other things, they didn't have much time left to capture Pokémon.

"Too...howling..."

Next to Qiao Ran, a cute girl in a blue dress also smiled - she was Qiao Ran's Vulpix. Since she was not yet proficient in the language, she still had the problem of speaking incoherently and slurred words.

However, after changing into new clothes and receiving princess etiquette training from Diancie, Vulpix seemed to have completely changed, completely losing her initial "unruly" nature. Furthermore, after understanding some things, she seemed to have learned what shame was and would no longer make any unbelievable moves.

For example, squatting on the ground without clothes, then raising your legs to scratch your face...

Whenever Qiao Ran thinks of Vulpix's confusing behavior, his expression will gradually become more interesting.

Moreover, during this period, Qiao Ran also discovered another very strange thing. At certain special times... perhaps when he was shy, Vulpix's human form would enter an unstable state, such as suddenly growing six tails behind him, lifting up his skirt, and animal ears growing on his head.

However, this matter still needs to be observed, because it only happened recently... Also, when Qiao Ran first saw Vulpix in human form, she actually had this image, but as she became more and more proficient in the human form ability, Qiao Ran had forgotten that Vulpix had such a special state.

"This state... seems to be related to violent emotional fluctuations. When in this state, the appearance and combat abilities also tend to be closer to those of a Pokémon... Perhaps it would be more appropriate to call it half-humanization..."

After discovering the anomaly, Rotom also gave her own analysis, but she was not completely sure and everything needed to be further observed.

"Master should give Vulpix more stimulation. Perhaps he will discover more."

"What...what do you mean by more excitement?"

The corner of Qiao Ran's mouth twitched. Why did he always think of strange things when listening to Rotom's words?

"Let's not talk about these things for now. Our current task is to collect development points. We will have 100 points soon."

The healthy Qiao Ran took the initiative to steer the conversation in the right direction. If he had continued, his moral integrity would have been ruined. After the Pokémon were humanized, he needed some time to adapt and then slowly deal with his relationship with them.

Moreover, collecting development points is indeed the most important thing recently.

So, the capture operation continued.

After spending a lot of time, tonight - Qiao Ran and others finally completed the task of capturing 100 of them.

After releasing the last Beedrill from its Poké Ball, a spectacular scene unfolded before everyone's eyes. In the wasteland of the Pokémon Land, long, thin blades of grass sprouted from the ground, and countless tall trees began to rapidly rise from the ground, soon transforming into a lush forest.

"Is this... changing the world? The so-called pioneering land is about creating a whole new world..."

Qiao Ran stared at everything happening in front of him in amazement. Shortly after the forest appeared, the grass-type and bug-type Pokémon he brought into the Pokémon Park cheered and entered the forest, as if they had found a place to live.

"That's right, that's the purpose of collecting pioneer points, Loto."

The Rotom phone floated in front of Qiao Ran and continued.

"besides

"Master, are you really not going to unlock a new partner? It's already 100 points~"

The word "Extraction" was displayed in large letters on her screen, and colorful lights flashed around it from time to time.

"Of course I can't forget."

Qiao Ran's eyes met Rotom's, and he stretched out his finger and lightly tapped the extraction button.

"Extracting...Extracting..."

Countless data flashed across Rotom's screen, and then a ray of light descended from the sky. A light blue Poké Ball slowly descended in the beam of light and landed in Qiao Ran's hands.

Qiao Ran clenched the Poké Ball tightly, and his heart began to beat violently.

Which Pokémon is inside this?

Chapter 19019 [Messenger of the North Wind]

As Qiao Ran held the ball, a special feeling of familiarity arose in his heart. He was sure that this Pokémon had been with him for a long, long time. They had experienced adventures in many regions together.

Moreover, he used this blue diving ball. Generally speaking, Qiao Ran would only use this type of ball on water-type Pokémon.

This ball not only has a unique appearance, but also creates a special blue bubble-like effect when thrown, which looks very beautiful and is a perfect match for Water-attribute Pokémon. As a trainer with a passion for balls, Qiao Ran often pairs his Pokémon with the most suitable Poké Ball, such as Diancie's pink ball.

Qiao Ran stood holding the ball for a long time. Finally, even Diancie and the others couldn't stand it anymore and kept urging Qiao Ran from behind.

"Didi."

"Yes, Diancie is right. Master, stop staring at it and open it quickly."

"I know, I know, just stop pushing me."

Qiao Ran rolled his eyes helplessly. These guys were really impatient. Wouldn’t it be more ceremonial to wait a little at this time?

Qiao Ran raised the diving ball in his hand, and as the switch turned on, a figure wrapped in foam light extended out from the ball.

“Come out——!”

The figure gradually took shape, but it seemed to be hazily wrapped in mist. Her true appearance was revealed from the faint mist.

——It was a blue Pokémon with the body of a wolf.

She has a large sapphire-like headdress on her head, and her purple mane is like rain clouds in the sky or the aurora in the Arctic, fluttering in the breeze. Not only that, there are white, wind-like ribbons beside her, showing her light and noble figure.

If Diancie is a dignified princess, then she is like an elegant and meticulous young lady, hazy and out of reach.

"Shui...Jun..."

Qiao Ran called out the Pokémon's name in a daze.

Suicune, Suicune, the messenger of the north wind, the purifier of water, one of the three sacred beasts resurrected by Ho-Oh, her existence is a living legend.

Not only that, she is also one of the legendary Pokémon that has accompanied Qiao Ran for the longest time. Since the first few generations of the game, Qiao Ran has never forgotten her. In the story of Pokémon, there are also many characters who have spent their entire lives chasing Suicune, and they have spent their entire lives just to see this legendary creature.

She is beautiful and light, kind and ethereal, and is a sacred beast that exists in the dreams of countless people.

Shui Jun looked at Qiao Ran, nodded gently, and showed a soft smile. She knew the identity of the man in front of her at a glance, and then a loud cry came out of her mouth.

"Ow—"

Suicune's voice resounded throughout the entire Pokémon Land, and a strange power came from the soles of Qiao Ran's feet.

"This is……"

Qiao Ran could feel that some subtle changes seemed to have taken place in the entire frontier, and the source of these changes was none other than Suicune in front of him.

Suddenly, Qiao Ran's feet went weak. Without realizing what was happening, he fell into a soft and wet place.

"What... is going on? Ugh!"

What...what's going on?

Qiao Ran looked around, but was surprised to find that what was around him was... water?

I was standing on the ground just now, how did I suddenly fall into the water?

Qiao Ran couldn't understand what was happening at first. It was not until a figure entered the water, carried him out of the water, and brought him to the ground that Qiao Ran truly understood what changes had taken place in the world.

"Sui-kun, you..."

Qiao Ran rode on Suicune's back, touching her soft purple mane. In front of him, there was a wide river extending rapidly, passing through the wasteland, through the forest... passing the limit of vision, extending to a place they could not see.

The place where Qiao Ran was standing just now was affected by the expanding river.

"Ow."

The arrival of Suicune brought a large amount of clean water to the frontier and completely changed the ecological environment of the frontier. It has become more and more suitable for survival.

"sharp……"

Witnessing all this, Vulpix could only utter a cry of amazement. Seeing the miraculous power of these legendary Pokémon, a small and transparent person like her could only curl up.

Shouting 666 on the side.

"Ow."

"Eh? No... I'm not that good. Turning into a human form is... easy."

Suicune seemed to be very interested in this "senior" who had already taken human form. However, after hearing what Vulpix said, Diancie's expression next to him began to become strange.

Humanization is not easy at all!

Even though she knew Vulpix didn't mean any harm by saying these things, why did it sound so sarcastic?

It might be easy for you, but it's not easy at all for other Pokémon!

"Master, it seems some special Pokémon can also produce some special effects on the frontier."

As the chief analyst and system carrier, Rotom also began to analyze the series of phenomena caused by Suicune. It was obvious that Suicune brought something completely new to this world.

Not only the obvious long river, Qiao Ran also felt gusts of breeze coming towards him. This wind was different from the previous one, it seemed more natural and gentle.

"Put me down first, Suicune."