Why is my Pokémon girl a bit strange?

"I want to rest for a bit. I've been tired all day. Don't bother me for now... I still need to pack my luggage later."

Qiao Ran specifically added this, as he might be going to that special world next. If his mother opened the door and saw him missing from his room, she might think he jumped out the window to his death.

Back in his room, Qiao Ran first took out his Rotom Phone and let her take a good breath.

"So tired... so tired, Master... I almost thought I was going to become a Ghost myself, Loto..."

"You're already a Ghost Type, you know," Qiao Ran couldn't help but retort.

"Master is so heartless, Loto..."

The Rotom Phone floated up into the air.

"No more joking around. Let's go to that world over there first. Otherwise, if we keep talking here, we'll be misunderstood again."

Qiao Ran picked up the Rotom Phone and pressed the button to go to Pokémon Pioneer Land.

This was Qiao Ran's own little world, where all his Pokémon could live. Of course, if Qiao Ran needed to, he could bring some of his luggage and items with him. However, if something was too large, it seemed it couldn't move with him.

"Didi... Di!"

"Aowuuu..."

Seeing Qiao Ran appear, Dianxi and Vulpix immediately rushed to greet him with excited expressions. However, as Vulpix was advancing, something unexpected seemed to happen.

Her body emitted a brilliant light, and then gradually transformed into a human form. However, even though her form had changed, she was still crawling on the ground, completely unaware.

Dianxi looked at the transformed Vulpix. Her cute little face first showed surprise, then a look of envy. However, seeing this scene, Qiao Ran couldn't help but widen his eyes.

"What... what happened???"

If someone didn't know, they would definitely think he was playing some weird game!

"It means Master has impure thoughts, Loto," the Rotom Phone said, crossing its arms and nodding in agreement.

"Only Master and the Pokémon themselves can control body changes. It must be what Master wanted to see!"

"I did not!"

Qiao Ran was exasperated but still had to argue. If this continued, he felt his authority and integrity would be completely lost.

Meanwhile, in Longjiang City, at the Longjiang Gym.

"Welcome back, Young Lady... Young... Lady?"

Staring at the girl in front of them, who had leaves on her head and was still somewhat disheveled, all the Gym Trainers at the Longjiang Gym froze in place.

What... what happened?

"Young Lady, where did you go? Oh my heavens..."

The female housekeeper of the Longjiang Gym saw the scene and quickly stepped forward, clearing the weeds from the girl's head.

However, even with her messy appearance, there was no sign of discouragement in the girl's eyes.

She hadn't given up yet; there was still hope.

"... I have to go again tomorrow! I will definitely find it!"

"Dianxi!"

Chapter 9: 009 [Everyone Has It, Everyone Has It]

Qiao Ran was unaware of everything that had happened at the Longjiang City Gym. In Pokémon Pioneer Land, Qiao Ran spent a happy time with his Pokémon.

Today's battles were also thanks to them. Without their support, he wouldn't have been able to keep winning and obtain the adventurer's qualification.

No matter what achievements he made outside or how flamboyant he was, when he came to this place, he was just an ordinary trainer.

However, Qiao Ran eventually took out one of his shirts and put it on Vulpix, completely eliminating the possibility of her running around naked.

Since he didn't have any income for the time being, Qiao Ran couldn't buy her any clothes or pretty little dresses. For now, he could only use a shirt as a makeshift dress.

Fortunately, Vulpix was small enough, otherwise, it probably wouldn't even qualify as a mini-skirt...

"By the way, Rotom, Vulpix has already transformed into human form, why can't she speak yet? Or is it that she can't learn human language?"

Qiao Ran changed Vulpix's clothes but found that she was still mostly speaking in her beast form's language. Although her appearance was that of a cute little girl with long, ice-blue hair, what came out of her mouth was completely different, just a series of "aowuuu."

"Aowuuu aowuuu."

"This... it might actually be because Vulpix is still young, and her abilities aren't up to par yet. If Dianxi and the others could transform, they would definitely be able to learn to speak immediately," the Rotom Phone said. After all, mastering human language was nothing for powerful Pokémon. They had always been able to understand what trainers were saying.

As for why Pokémon couldn't speak human languages, it was mostly because the vocal cord structures of most Pokémon were different from humans. Even if they knew human words, they couldn't make sounds like humans. Only certain exceptionally talented beings could use their vocal cords to produce human sounds. However, once Pokémon transformed into human form, it was generally not a problem to produce human voices.

"I see... It looks like I'll have to teach her slowly. Dianxi, when you have time, try to teach Vulpix too. She's not only lacking in language but also in etiquette."

Qiao Ran instructed Dianxi, hoping that Dianxi, as the rightful princess, could guide this little sister. Otherwise, if Qiao Ran had to teach her everything from scratch, the workload would be too great.

Especially issues like harmony, harmony, and harmony, Qiao Ran didn't want to correct Vulpix over and over again.

"Ti." Dianxi nodded obediently, indicating that she would handle it.

Under her guidance, Vulpix would surely become a proper lady.

"Oh right, Rotom, can you check which Pokémon I need to bring into this world to exchange for Pioneer Points?"

Suddenly, Qiao Ran asked about Pioneer Points. This was indeed something she needed to pay attention to. Obtaining Pioneer Points would not only allow him to unlock new partners but also gradually transform the terrain and environment here, making the Pioneer Land more beautiful. No matter how you looked at it, it was a sure-fire deal.

"Querying... Querying..."

Rotom floated in the air, and a string of data flashed across its screen.

A large amount of information flowed through her body and was finally displayed.

"Pokémon to capture... The Pokémon needed this time are... Grass-type and Bug-type... Attribute restrictions..."

"They only restricted the attributes? Hmm... but a hundred Pokémon is still quite a lot."

Qiao Ran rubbed his chin. Grass-type and Bug-type Pokémon were very common. Many could be found in the grass by the roadside. However, the crux of the problem was that he might not have enough Poké Balls to capture them.

At a price of 100 yuan per Poké Ball, a hundred would cost ten thousand yuan.

"Forget it, it's the same if I bring them in a few or dozens of times, and it will save some money."

When adventurers travel, the only ways to earn money are the regular subsidies from the Alliance and participating in competitions in various places to win the set prize money.

The Alliance's regular subsidies are determined by the number of badges an adventurer possesses, similar to a salary. Adventurers with a certain level of strength generally don't have to worry about money. The Alliance not only provides free food and accommodation but also regularly supplies Pokémon food and care. Moreover, the Alliance is not short of money. After all, successfully holding a competition, just from selling tickets and broadcast rights, is enough for them to make a fortune.

Of course, besides this, there are also frequent gambling battles between trainers with money as the stake. However, due to the suspicion of gambling, this behavior has been urgently halted by the Alliance in recent years. At least on the surface, such battles will not appear anymore.

As for Qiao Ran, as a novice adventurer who has just started and doesn't have a single badge, it's better to tighten his belt and live frugally. Unless he can think of some other way to make money, this state of poverty will likely continue for some time.

"After I get the Alliance subsidy, I'll buy some Poké Balls, and the rest... I'll buy some new clothes for Vulpix. We don't have much money at home... I should spend less..."

It wasn't a good idea to have Vulpix wear his shirt all the time. However, as soon as Qiao Ran said this, he attracted Dianxi's attention. This princess from the Diamond Mine Kingdom had been staring at him with a fixed gaze.

"Wh-what's wrong?"

Qiao Ran felt a chill from her stare. Dianxi was a cute Fairy-type and Rock-type, so how did she learn the Black Gaze skill, which was usually only possessed by Ghost-type and Dark-type Pokémon?

A wild Dianxi appeared.

Dianxi used Black Gaze.

Qiao Ran was hit.

Qiao Ran fell into a state of being unable to escape.

Cold sweat dripped from Qiao Ran's forehead.

"I... I understand. When you can also transform into a human form in the future, I'll buy them for you. You won't be shortchanged."

"Tee~"

Hearing Qiao Ran's answer, Dianxi finally showed a satisfied smile and jumped up happily.

"Then... what about... me..."

Rotom floated past Qiao Ran's back, giving Qiao Ran a chilling sensation.

"Don't worry, everyone will get them. Everyone will get them."

Qiao Ran shrugged helplessly and began to make his promises. He would eventually open a clothing store in this Pokémon Pioneer Land.

However, while other people's Pokémon dream of what food to eat, why do his Pokémon only think about what clothes to buy?

Why are my Pokémon so strange?

Section 10 010 [The Beginning of the Adventure]

Embarking on an adventure is a special event for every trainer.

The minimum age limit for adventurers in this world is sixteen, which is also a form of protection for adventurers. After all, at this age, coupled with well-trained Pokémon, they can basically protect themselves.

If it were truly like the Pokémon world, where all children who reach the age of ten can travel alone, such a loose management model would definitely leave many hidden dangers. They have neither reached the appropriate age nor have a suitable screening mechanism. Who knows what might happen on their journey.

"Be careful on the road. Remember to take your medicine if you get sick. Call home when you have time... if your father were still here..."

Mother Qiao saw Qiao Ran off at the door, saying this while wiping the tears from the corners of her eyes.

"I'm so happy that you've obtained adventurer qualifications..."

"Don't worry, I'll take care of myself. If I can't take care of myself, how can I take care of Pokémon?"

Qiao Ran smiled. After stepping out of this door, his story would officially begin. He would challenge all the Gyms in Huaxia, the Huaxia Alliance... one by one.

"Oh right, your cousin should still be in Modu City. If you pass by, go and see her, and your aunt..."

"Okay, okay, I know, I know."

Qiao Ran smiled helplessly, noting these things down. He was actually going to challenge the Alliance this time, not to visit relatives.

On the first day of his journey, Qiao Ran did not go directly to the Longjiang Gym to challenge it. Instead, he went to the outskirts of Longjiang City to start capturing Bug-type and Grass-type Pokémon.

In this process, he could also train Vulpix and Dianxi's levels. Qiao Ran wouldn't foolishly think that having an Ice-type and a Fairy-type would guarantee victory against a Dragon-type Gym. It was better to be cautious at such times.

This wasn't being cowardly—it was being prudent.

"Vulpix! Use Powder Snow!"

"Dianxi! Moon Power!"

"Well done! Go! Poké Ball!"

Seeing the Caterpie stunned by Vulpix and Dianxi, Qiao Ran threw the Poké Ball in his hand. After a few shakes, the Caterpie was successfully captured.

Qiao Ran excitedly picked up the Poké Ball.

"I've caught Rayquaza!"

"Master, you've gone mad."

Looking at Qiao Ran striking a strange pose with the Poké Ball, the Rotom Phone chimed in with a complaint, snapping a photo with a click.

"You..." Qiao Ran's old face flushed red, his expression freezing.

"What did you do? Delete it quickly!"

"Not deleting, can't delete it, Loto."

The Rotom Phone floated around erratically. No matter how Qiao Ran tried to grab it, she dodged with fancy spins.

"Wow... you can dodge..."

Qiao Ran was panting, but he still had backup.

"Vulpix! Dianxi! Help me take her down!"

"Awooo awooo!"

"Dianxi!"

Receiving Qiao Ran's command, Vulpix and Dianxi exchanged a glance. In the end, they followed Qiao Ran's orders and attacked the Rotom Phone.

"Justice over kinship, justice over kinship, Loto!"