Chapter 420: Kid, Do You Have a Girlfriend?
"Has Pupitar evolved already?"
Seeing Meowscarada looking pleased after being praised, Lin Feng turned his attention to the cocoon-like Pokémon beside Su Luoluo.
Pokémon: Larvitar
Gender: Male
Potential: Red
Individual Values: ...
Strength: Level 30-31
Moves: Tackle, Sandstorm, Payback, Leer, Bite, Stomp, Thrash, Crunch, Earthquake...
The Pupitar looked like it had only just completed its evolution. Its shell still gleamed with a fresh, glossy shine.
Normally, only newly evolved or freshly molted Pupitar looked like this. As time passed, the color of their armored shell gradually darkened.
"Yep, yep! It only evolved today!"
When the conversation turned to her Larvitar, Su Luoluo's face immediately brightened.
"It's all thanks to Brother Lin's Moomoo Milk. Otherwise, I honestly don't know if I could've raised it all the way to evolution."
"What a coincidence, too. I was waiting for it to evolve before starting my journey, and Brother Lin happened to come today to choose a Happiny. I never expected both things to happen on the same day!"
Lin Feng smiled.
"That's wonderful."
The girl couldn't help showing a playful grin.
"Hehe, come on. You're always busy, so I won't keep you standing here chatting. I'll take you to see this year's Happiny."
Lin Feng nodded.
Following her through the house, he arrived at the backyard.
A wide field of blue grass stretched out before them. A pond sat in the center, surrounded by fruit trees and a vegetable garden. It had all the facilities one would expect from a well-maintained ranch.
At the far end stood a large workshop, nearly the size of Lin Feng's Miltank barn, though much more professionally constructed.
On a rock beside the pond, a Starmie basked quietly.
A Lapras poked its head above the water's surface.
Nearby, a Lilligant stood among the blue grass with its eyes gently closed. The morning sunlight fell across its body, causing the flower atop its head to shimmer softly.
Only when it noticed Lin Feng and Su Luoluo approaching did it slowly open its eyes.
Naturally, most of its attention remained fixed on the unfamiliar visitor.
It was obvious that the owner of this home loved life.
And she was undoubtedly an excellent Trainer.
Those three Pokémon alone proved it.
Lin Feng's gaze swept across them.
They were all around Level 40 to 50, an impressive accomplishment by any standard.
Although Su Luoluo had said she wouldn't keep chatting, her mouth simply couldn't stop moving as they walked.
She enthusiastically introduced each Pokémon's background.
"My mom usually takes care of these Pokémon. She used to be incredible, you know. She reached the Top Four in the Horizon League. They're all her partners."
"Really? That's amazing."
Even Lin Feng was surprised.
Her father was the owner of a large food company.
Her mother had once competed in the Horizon League and reached the Top Four.
Growing up in a family like that, Su Luoluo probably hadn't faced many major worries in life.
Recently, her biggest concern had likely been Larvitar's evolution.
"Yep! Ever since I was little, my dream was to become a Trainer like my mom and compete in the Horizon League!"
She spoke excitedly, but then suddenly changed her tone and pointed at Lin Feng.
"But now my goal has changed!"
"Oh?"
Lin Feng asked curiously.
Even Meowscarada, walking beside them, looked over with interest.
Su Luoluo stopped, put one hand on her hip, and pointed dramatically at him with the other.
"Haha! My new goal is to follow your example! First, I'll win the Horizon League Championship. Then I'll challenge you!"
"..."
Lin Feng blinked.
Then he laughed.
Finally, he managed to squeeze out a response.
"Then you'll have to work very hard."
At the same time, he silently added a sentence in his heart.
Hard work alone probably won't be enough...
After all, he had cheats.
"Hehe! Brother Lin, do you really think I have a chance?"
Su Luoluo's eyes sparkled with anticipation.
"Of course you do. I'll be waiting for your challenge."
Winning the Horizon League was certainly possible for her.
After all, her starter Pokémon were already Delphox and Pupitar. Her family also owned a small mining operation. Her future prospects were extremely promising.
As long as luck didn't completely abandon her, becoming a Horizon League Champion was absolutely within reach.
As for challenging him...
That part was easy.
She only needed to show up.
Whether she could beat him, though...
That was another matter entirely.
"Hehehe..."
Just a few encouraging words were enough to make Su Luoluo grin foolishly from ear to ear.
"Luoluo? Who are you talking to?"
As the two continued chatting, they finally approached the workshop.
At that moment, a woman in a white dress stepped out from inside.
She wore a simple white dress covered by a white apron. Her hair was braided neatly behind her head.
People would call her a woman, but in truth she looked remarkably young and beautiful.
Her voice reached them before she did.
"Mom!"
Su Luoluo's excited shout immediately confirmed her identity.
"Hello, Auntie."
Lin Feng greeted her politely.
"Mom, this is Lin Feng! This year's Horizon League Champion and the owner of the Neighboring Nursery!"
She hurried over and grabbed her mother's arm.
"He's also the one whose Moomoo Milk helped raise Larvitar. Oh, right! Larvitar evolved today. It's a Pupitar now!"
The moment she arrived, Su Luoluo enthusiastically introduced Lin Feng.
The introduction felt a little strange to him.
'The one whose Moomoo Milk helped raise Larvitar'?
He couldn't produce Moomoo Milk himself.
That was Miltank's job.
"Larvitar evolved?"
Su Luoluo's mother first looked toward the newly evolved Pupitar with surprise.
Then her gaze settled on Lin Feng.
Recently, Lin Feng had become quite famous.
Even in Happy Town, older residents often discussed this year's Horizon League.
"Oh, this year's tournament was really interesting. The champion was actually a kid."
"Young people these days are incredible."
"I wish my grandson could be that promising someday."
Comments like those were common.
As a former Horizon League competitor herself, she naturally paid close attention.
She understood better than most how extraordinary it was to win the championship at such a young age during a first appearance.
"What an impressive young man."
She couldn't help praising him.
"An outstanding Breeder and an exceptional Trainer."
"Auntie, you're too kind."
Lin Feng smiled modestly.
"How should Auntie address you?"
"Just call me Xiao Lin."
Lin Feng replied politely.
"Alright then, Xiao Lin."
She nodded with a warm smile.
Then she casually asked a question that instantly froze him in place.
"So, Xiao Lin..."
"Do you have a girlfriend?"
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