After using Bubble, Piplup was so exhausted that it plopped down onto the ground. Ignoring the pain in its rear, its weary expression seemed to say that it had nothing left, absolutely nothing left.
Jiang Jing activated Data Eye, and a delighted look appeared on his face. Piplup had leveled up again.
Pokémon: Piplup
Attribute: Water type
Talent: ★★★
Level: LV10→LV11
Ability: Torrent
The increase in level had come naturally, though it was also an unexpected delight. With diligent training every day, leveling up was only to be expected.
What mattered most was skill proficiency. Piplup's three moves—Pound, Growl, and Bubble—had all reached the Proficient level. It had barely managed to catch up.
Jiang Jing picked up Piplup, rubbed its head, and fed it a Pokéblock. "You worked hard. Training is over for today. When we get back, I'll give you your favorite dried fish."
"Piplup~"
Piplup instantly perked up, widening its eyes at Jiang Jing. Dried fish was its favorite.
Jiang Jing felt a little helpless. He had never expected Piplup to like snacks.
It all went back to recess a couple of days ago, when Cheng Cheng had been secretly eating snacks and Piplup had caught the little rascal's attention.
So Cheng Cheng fed it two pieces of dried fish to try. Before tasting it, no one would have known; after one bite, Piplup was hooked on the flavor.
It clamored nonstop for dried fish, and Jiang Jing had no choice but to buy a bag.
Thinking about it now, that had been the right decision. He could use dried fish to motivate Piplup to train seriously in the future.
It was another ordinary day.
"Ring-ring!"
Upon hearing the bell, Teacher He, who taught Chinese and wore a blue dress, closed her textbook, put the chalk