Chapter Summaries

Lu Li had Beedrill exploit its ability to fly and Nidoking’s recovery lag, but Nidoking remained far stronger in most respects. The preview ended as Lu Li prepared his next move.

• Lu Li’s battle revealed that Nidoking outclassed Beedrill in nearly every respect except speed and flight.
• Lu Li ordered Beedrill to use Poison Sting while Nidoking recovered from Earth Power.
• The narration explained that Nidoking had weakened after more than a month in a low-energy world and prolonged hunger.

Lu Li offered Nidoking and the others food as payment for a week of work. Nidoking accepted the arrangement, and the group began drinking the Miltank milk.

• Lu Li considered what to do with the Pichu but did not place much value on them.
• Nidoking said he was willing to work for Lu Li and gestured toward his hungry companions.
• Lu Li told Nidoking that the food was their pay for the week.
• Nidoking drank half a bucket of Miltank milk and gave the rest to Nidoqueen.
• The remaining male and female Nidoran shared what was left.

Liu Nuo concluded that Lu Li was a Magical Beast in human form after witnessing his extraordinary abilities. The preview ended with Liu Nuo looking at Lu Li with envy and respect.

• Liu Nuo considered Lu Li's ability to tame Magical Beasts and speak their language.
• Liu Nuo recalled that Lu Li could command stronger Magical Beasts and trade with them or hire them to work.
• Liu Nuo decided that Lu Li must be a Magical Beast in human form.
• Liu Nuo looked at Lu Li with envy and respect.

Lu Li brought Ditto home to begin building their bond, but he sensed Ditto remained distant. Late that night, Ditto woke and cautiously transformed into a Caterpie to crawl toward the window.

• Lu Li took his companions home and brought Ditto along to build their bond.
• Lu Li wondered whether Ditto's distance came from not having a Poké Ball.
• Lu Li ate dinner, copied books, fed Jun Shutong fresh cream, and went to sleep.
• Ditto woke late at night and checked that everyone was asleep.
• Ditto transformed into a Caterpie and slowly crawled toward the window.

Lu Li tried to persuade Cosmog to join him by offering food and using Betsuten Mouth and Money Power. Cosmog’s response was not shown, leaving the recruitment attempt unresolved.

• Lu Li judged Cosmog easier to catch than Ditto and roughly as strong as Xiaomei, with Teleport as its advantage.
• Lu Li wondered whether the sun and moon deities existed and might be watching him.
• Lu Li decided to persuade Cosmog rather than use force and called Indeedee to bring it whipped cream.
• Lu Li offered Cosmog more treats and activated Money Power alongside Betsuten Mouth.

Lu Li received a Technical Machine containing Rain Dance and was excited by its potential to ease the water shortage. The chapter ended as he considered how scarce water was in the apocalypse.

• Lu Li was surprised that Technical Machines existed in the real world.
• Indeedee said Technical Machines were linked to psychic powers and inherited memories but did not know how they worked.
• Magneton nervously asked Lu Li whether he liked its gift.
• Lu Li said he loved the Rain Dance Technical Machine and thought Xiaomei could use the move to solve their water shortage.

After saying goodbye to Professor Yuan, Lu Li planned his schedule and considered exploring Farming Tower. He prioritized training and making Giant University safer, while keeping Pokémon items and Berry cultivation in mind.

• Lu Li began considering when to explore Farming Tower after saying goodbye to Professor Yuan.
• Lu Li reviewed his upcoming schedule and made daily training his top priority.
• Lu Li planned to drive wild Pokémon away from campus, starting with the area around his dorm.
• Lu Li considered searching for Pokémon items and high-quality forage.
• Lu Li remembered that the top of his nearly completed pyramid orchard was ready for planting Berries.

Lu Li found Ditto after it had returned to its original form and listened as it claimed it had only gone out for a stroll. He wanted to catch Ditto and offered it a half-finished Poké Ball.

• Ditto looked at Lu Li as though they were family and claimed it had gone out for a stroll because it was bored at home.
• Lu Li recognized Ditto’s explanation as a clumsy lie but chose not to expose it.
• Lu Li showed Ditto a half-finished Poké Ball and invited it to come back inside.

Lu Li heard Fatty Lei's account and considered giving him another chance, but Fatty Lei's request to regain his old position was left unanswered.

• Fatty Lei tearfully told Lu Li about his misfortune.
• Lu Li reflected that Fatty Lei's lack of strength had left him unable to keep what he had.
• Lu Li asked Fatty Lei how he wanted him to help.
• Fatty Lei asked if he could get his old position back.
• Lu Li turned to look at Kang'an without replying.

Lu Li planned to collect bottled water from a water plant on Fenghe Road. Peng Yi and Kang'an confirmed they had water trucks, cargo trucks, and drivers ready to help.

• Lu Li said he had called Peng Yi over to discuss looking for water.
• Lu Li identified the water plant on Fenghe Road as their target.
• Kang'an said two operational water trucks and their drivers were available.
• Peng Yi offered to arrange ten cargo truck drivers.