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There's Something Off About My Pokémon. [28]

"Rhyperior, use Ice Beam!" Rhyperior let out a furious roar, its battered body standing tall once more. A freezing energy ball formed in its mouth and shot toward the immobilized Dragonite with perfect precision! Four times the damage, super effective!

Ice Beam was Rhyperior's only move that could deal type-advantage damage to Dragonite, and with a four-times damage multiplier, even Dragonite couldn't endure it. The attack left Dragonite in visible pain!

"Now, Horn Drill!" Just as...

There's Something Off About My Pokémon. [27]

"I think Dragonite has a better chance of winning," Lu Cheng said. "But I’m not entirely sure. This Rhyperior has also been trained exceptionally well, which isn’t surprising coming from a Trainer who made it to the national top four!"

The national tournament's top-four ranking undoubtedly carried significant weight. Meanwhile, the Asia-Pacific Chinese Trainer Tournament, held overseas in Malaysia, while not as prestigious as the national tournament, still attracted top trainers fro...

There's Something Off About My Pokémon. [26]

"Hey, it looks like the opening ceremony has started," Lu Cheng said, looking outside. A massive flame shot into the sky above the venue, exploding into brilliant fireworks that lit up the night.

"Ladies and gentlemen! Welcome to the opening ceremony of the Zhejiang U20 Youth Pokémon Trainer Tournament! I am your host, Leo!" A man in an immaculate suit stood on stage, his voice ringing out clearly. "Now, let's give a warm round of applause to welcome the BKA48 girl group to the stage!"...

There's Something Off About My Pokémon. [25]

"VIP passage?" Lu Cheng asked in surprise.

"Yep, that’s right," Mu Mei replied, pulling two golden-embossed cards from her dark gold handbag and handing one to Lu Cheng. "Just like at the airport, we can go in first."

Lu Cheng looked down at the small card in his hand. It was exquisitely designed, standing in stark contrast to the regular paper tickets others were holding.

"Come on, stop standing around! The opening ceremony is about to start!" Mu Mei gently tugged at his ...

There's Something Off About My Pokémon. [24]

Today was the day Lu Cheng's dad decided to try out a new dish. With Treecko's addition to the family, the atmosphere in the household had a fresh vibe. Magmar, being extra cautious, moved carefully to avoid letting its flames touch Treecko. Vulpix, on the other hand, didn't mind at all, thanks to its Flash Fire ability. The real issue was that Treecko was too thin! Magmar, feeling sympathetic, had been stuffing Treecko with food these past two days, to the point where Treecko looked a little...

There's Something Off About My Pokémon. [23]

Grass-type Pokémon are generally the easiest for beginners to raise, but that only applies to Pokémon like Oddish or Skiploom, which rely solely on photosynthesis for growth. For a Treecko, however, both its food and berries are a significant expense.

Lu Cheng had less than 3,000 yuan left in his savings, with 2,000 of it coming from task rewards. Without realizing it, he began to look forward to the upcoming U20 tournament. As long as he could make it to the top sixteen, he’d have ...

There's Something Off About My Pokémon. [22]

"Since you're here, why not show yourself?" The old man's voice remained calm and unhurried, as if he wasn’t the one who had just executed that precise and powerful move.

A ghost-type Pokémon with a purple body and a witch-hat-like head emerged from the darkness. Its amber eyes glinted as it gazed at the old man with a mocking expression. It was a Mismagius.

Beside the Mismagius, a man in a cloak, wearing a metal mask, stepped out from the shadows. His voice, distorted by the m...

There's Something Off About My Pokémon. [21]

The task of defeating Treecko was complete. It was clear that "defeating" wasn't just about winning a battle; it was about earning Treecko's respect. As for the system reward, the Charcoal was a small, pendant-like piece of wood that increased the power of Fire-type moves by 20%. Lu Cheng casually hung it around Vulpix’s neck.

The sky had already darkened by the time Lu Cheng finished treating both Treecko and Vulpix's wounds. Dusk had quietly passed, and the pitch-black sky pressed d...

There's Something Off About My Pokémon. [20]

On the other side, Lu Cheng was still brooding over missing the chance to catch Treecko.

“Tsk, why didn’t I just capture it? What’s the point of puffing up my cheeks like a stubborn kid?” He stomped his feet and let out a self-pitying sigh.

“Forget it; forcing a capture would go against my original intentions.” Influenced by Pokémon animations since childhood, Lu Cheng believed that treating Pokémon as mere tools against their will would clearly contradict his ideals...

There's Something Off About My Pokémon. [19]

"Treecko!" A newcomer arrived just in time, cutting off the flames. The severed tree trunk fell to the ground, and the fire gradually died out. As the situation calmed, a pair of red eyes stared at Lu Cheng, as if demanding an explanation for why he had started the blaze.

“What is this?!” Lu Cheng looked at the lizard-like Pokémon in disbelief.

Treecko
Status: Wild
Nature: Lonely
Ability:&n...

There's Something Off About My Pokémon. [18]

That night, Lu Cheng approached his dad, asking to stay at his grandfather’s house in the countryside for a couple of days. "I want to do some pre-competition training for the U20 Youth Trainer Tournament," he explained. Under the relentless questioning of his parents, Lu Cheng eventually revealed his reason, adding, "I've already applied for a week off from school."

Lu Dad and Lu Mom had evidently heard about the U20 tournament. Lu Dad, chewing on his chopsticks, asked, "Do you have ...

There's Something Off About My Pokémon. [17]

"Lu Cheng, I want to join the U20 as well," said A Le, pulling Lu Cheng aside as soon as he returned to the classroom.

"Huh?" Lu Cheng was a bit surprised. After all, A Le never showed much interest in becoming a trainer. Why the sudden desire to join the U20?

"Last time, that junior… she’s participating too," A Le said shyly, his face turning red. "I want to be there with her, to cheer her on."

"Sure!" Lu Cheng teased, nudging A Le, "So, how far have you gotten?"

...

There's Something Off About My Pokémon. [16]

Bang!

Just as everyone was deep in discussion, Hu Sheng, who had been quiet for a while, suddenly slammed his hand on the table and stood up. He glared furiously at Lu Cheng and shouted, "Lu Cheng, if you've got guts, compete against me!"

Hu Sheng felt wronged. As the only son of Hu Biao, the chairman of Hu’s Food Co., Ltd., he had been pampered since childhood. His family spoiled him, which led to his arrogant and unruly nature. Despite this, money had always been able to s...

There's Something Off About My Pokémon. [15]

“Huff, huff—” Vulpix was panting heavily, clearly exhausted from the battle, which had been quite overwhelming for it. Lu Cheng was also feeling tense, his palms drenched in sweat. The senior recalled her Mawile, closed her eyes briefly, and then smiled gently.

“That was an incredible match!”

“Little Cheng, I got careless, but you and your Vulpix were really impressive!”

“Not at all, it was just luck,” Lu Cheng responded modestly. Mawile’s strength had fa...

There's Something Off About My Pokémon. [14]

"Your Vulpix already has three tails?" During the routine weekend tutoring session, the senior looked at Lu Cheng's Vulpix in surprise. In just half a month, its growth rate was astonishing.

"It's okay, but I'm worried its stamina might not keep up, so I haven't put it through any actual battle training yet," Lu Cheng said, scratching his head. With the system’s assistance and the nourishment of berries, Vulpix had developed exceptionally well, and its tails, which symbolized its Fire...

There's Something Off About My Pokémon. [13]

Just after Vulpix's Extrasensory training ended, the verdict on the incident between Hu Sheng and Lu Cheng was finally announced. To everyone's surprise, the school's decision was to issue a formal reprimand to Hu Sheng! As for Lu Cheng, he was merely mentioned by name in a symbolic manner.

Although the punishment seemed insignificant, Hu Sheng, who was now missing his eyebrows, certainly didn't think so! Normally, if the school dared to discipline Hu Sheng in any way, his father would ...

There's Something Off About My Pokémon. [12]

"Vulpix, use Extrasensory on that steel bar!" Lu Cheng commanded.

Vulpix let out a cry, its eyes glowing faintly blue. As it focused its gaze, the steel bar began to bend slightly, though not by much—only about half the width of a finger. As the steel twisted, Vulpix let out an exhausted breath, its eyes dimming.

Lu Cheng was amazed. For Vulpix to be able to deform metal using psychic power, especially when it had just been born, truly lived up to the system's evaluation of its ...

There's Something Off About My Pokémon. [11]

A Le looked at Lu Cheng, who had just returned, and asked nervously, "How did it go? What did the homeroom teacher say?"

"Don't worry, it's fine," Lu Cheng smiled. "After all, Hu Sheng made the first move. This time, it's thanks to Vulpix."

A Le let out a long sigh of relief and laughed. "That's right! You didn't see how pathetic Hu Sheng looked; his eyebrows were completely singed off, and he rushed to the hospital."

At that moment, the system suddenly chimed,

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There's Something Off About My Pokémon. [10]

“What exactly happened?” the homeroom teacher asked, looking at both of them. Deep down, he leaned toward Lu Cheng. After all, Lu Cheng was a promising student with hopes of getting into Jiangnan University, but at the same time, he couldn’t afford to offend Hu Sheng.

“Lu Cheng instructed his Vulpix to attack me!” Hu Sheng gritted his teeth, growling.

“Why would it attack you for no reason?” the homeroom teacher frowned.

“He’s jealous that my family is rich...

There's Something Off About My Pokémon. [9]

A single Pecha Berry cost 500 yuan. Lu Cheng bought just ten of them, and his freshly acquired 5,000 yuan was gone in no time. For a Pokémon trainer, raising a Pokémon often involves expenses that run into tens of thousands; otherwise, the Pokémon can't reach its full potential. Whether it’s berries or Pokéblocks, they provide essential nutrients and promote growth—it’s all a necessary investment.

Even though it hurt to spend the money, Lu Cheng reluctantly hit the purchase bu...

There's Something Off About My Pokémon. [8]

Lu Cheng poured some Moomoo Milk into Vulpix's feeding bowl while gently stroking its fur. Moomoo Milk was highly nutritious, suitable for both humans and Pokémon, making it the perfect food for newborn Pokémon. However, there was one major downside—it was expensive! A single liter of Moomoo Milk cost a whopping 600 yuan, far pricier than any milk he’d had in his previous life. Though, he had to admit, it tasted amazing. Before Vulpix was even born, Lu Cheng had tried a couple of sips, ...

There's Something Off About My Pokémon. [7]

Lin Yuan quietly retrieved her incapacitated Bisharp. Although defeated, if it was a 6v6 battle, Bisharp had successfully set hazards and dealt significant damage to the opponent’s special attacker. Strategically, it had performed admirably. Unfortunately, this was a 1v1 match, and her ace Pokémon was currently undergoing medical care, leaving her without its support.

The man withdrew his Ninetales and approached Lin Yuan, laughing heartily. “So, what do you think? My Ninetales has...

There's Something Off About My Pokémon. [6]

Lu Cheng specially searched for pictures of Vulpix. In this altered world, he was worried that Vulpix might have been drastically changed too. However, he had already made up his mind—no matter how Vulpix looked, he was definitely going to choose it as his starter Pokémon.

When he took the egg from his grandfather, his heart skipped a beat—this was a feeling he had never experienced before. The Pokémon egg he held in his hands was a living, breathing life form. It was moving insid...

There's Something Off About My Pokémon. [5]

The weekend trip to the Pokémon daycare brought Lu Cheng and his mom to a farm on the outskirts of the city, far from the bustling city center. The farm, operated by the largest daycare chain in C Country, Kangaskhan Breeding Company, was well-known for mass Pokémon breeding.

“How can I assist you today?” asked a staff member, smiling warmly.

“We’re here to buy a starter Pokémon for my son,” Lu Cheng’s mom replied.

“Of course,” the staff member nodded. “...

There's Something Off About My Pokémon. [4]

Despite the expense, Lu Cheng still yearned to become a Pokémon trainer. After all, it had been his childhood dream. Over the past few weeks, he had been studying extra hard for the Pokémon Trainer program at Jiangnan University. His parents had noticed his dedication and were starting to think about how they could ease the burden on their son.

"Honey, don’t you think Cheng has been acting a bit off lately?"

"Is he overworking himself? Don’t worry, I went through the same th...

There's Something Off About My Pokémon. [3]

The Pokémon Trainer program at Jiangnan University, though a newly established major in recent years, had quickly risen to become the university’s flagship program. As the only "Double First-Class" university in Zhejiang Province, it received immense support from both the government and the school administration, with a strong faculty backing it. Reportedly, the head of the department was a genius trainer named Du Zhe, who, in his early 30s, had placed in the top four at the national tourn...

There's Something Off About My Pokémon. [2]

Just barely making it before the bell, Lu Cheng sat in the classroom, secretly browsing news on his phone. He had to quickly figure out what kind of world he had woken up to.

In this version of reality, Pokémon were an integral part of society. New industries had emerged, like Pokémon beauty salons, training centers, and care services. Traditional sectors also integrated Pokémon. Civil engineering students now worked with Timburrs, programmers preferred Porygon, and artists often rai...

There's Something Off About My Pokémon. [1]

Beep beep beep—

The alarm clock rang from under the pillow. Half-asleep, Lu Cheng groggily turned off his phone alarm and opened his eyes.

"An unfamiliar ceiling?... As if!" he muttered, complaining meaninglessly about yet another ordinary day.

It's said that every boy has fantasized about traveling to another world, especially boys of a certain age. But Lu Cheng had clearly outgrown that phase. At 18, he was a miserable high school senior. Last...