Pokémon: The Journey Begins with a Cowherd

Chapter 169 A Firm Will to Become Stronger, and the Innately Deficient Tongue Shell!

Thanks to the tireless efforts of Qingyuan and Scorpion King.

They finally managed to dig out the giant tuna that had been buried under the rubble.

"I'm so sorry, Big Tongue Clam!"

"That Scorpion King guy is a bit reckless!"

"Actually, it didn't do it on purpose!"

Looking at the dazed-looking giant tongue clam in front of him, Qingyuan said apologetically.

"I'm so sorry!"

Seeing the giant tongue clam's miserable state, the Scorpion King also spoke with a face full of apology.

"Ooh! (It's okay, I'm not actually hurt!)"

Hearing Qingyuan and Scorpion King's words, Shellder shook its head and said.

How did you end up hiding behind the rock?

Hearing what the giant shellfish said, Qingyuan relaxed a little.

But soon he asked the giant tongue clam why it was hiding behind the rock.

After all, most shellfish live in water.

The giant tuna in front of us was hiding behind a rock quite far from the lake.

Given that this giant tongue clam was much smaller than a normal giant tongue clam, Qingyuan suddenly had many thoughts.

Could it be that there are instances of bullying among Shellder, a species of Pokémon?

"Waaah~ (I want to follow you!)"

Hearing Qingyuan's words, Big Tongue Shell said somewhat embarrassedly.

"follow us?"

Hearing this, Qingyuan was somewhat puzzled.

Why follow them?

He has already chosen the partner that will accompany Slowpoke as it evolves.

There's no need for a second giant lizard clam; why is it following them?

"Waaah! (I don't want to fuse and evolve with Slowpoke, I want to become stronger, as strong as it!)"

Upon hearing Qingyuan's words, the Great Tongue Shell said excitedly.

As it spoke, it pointed at the Scorpion King with its shell.

The power with which the Scorpion King shattered the boulder with a single pincer strike had left a deep impression on it.

"You want to evolve into Cloyster?"

Looking at the giant tongue clam in front of him, which was smaller than a normal giant tongue clam, Qingyuan frowned and said.

"Whoa! (That's right, I want to become stronger, I want to become the strongest elf in our race!)"

Upon hearing Qingyuan's words, the Big Tongue Shell nodded and spoke with unwavering conviction.

"That's a good goal. With that belief, I believe you will definitely succeed in the future!"

"But you may have to put in a lot of effort to achieve your goal!"

"After all, if I'm not mistaken, your body is probably congenitally deficient!"

Hearing what the giant shellfish said, Qingyuan nodded with great satisfaction.

In this idealistic world of elves, the cultivation of resources is very important.

But having a desire to become stronger is the most important thing in becoming a strong person.

As long as you have the will to become stronger, even an electric mouse like Pikachu can succeed.

Ultimately, it can also become a world champion ace Pokémon.

However, judging from external conditions alone, this giant tongue clam probably doesn't have very good talent.

As everyone knows, in this world, although elves have no upper limit to their potential,

However, it depends on the speed of leveling up, the amount of resources used, and the speed of skill mastery.

In this world, humans generally categorize Pokémon by their potential: those with high potential and those with low potential.

And this is the judgment of potential.

It is mainly determined by the Pokémon's inherited skills and its size.

At most, we can add one more characteristic: good or bad.

The current Qingyuan includes most of the breeders and most of the people in this Pokémon world.

The interpretation is based on the above three points.

So this giant tongue clam in front of us was actually eliminated by Qingyuan from the very beginning.

Although this giant tongue clam has the heart to become a strong one.

However, Qingyuan simply doesn't have enough resources for it to use.

If Shellder's ability is Continuous Attack, then he could give it a try.

"Oh dear! (Yes, I've been smaller than my kind since birth!)"

Hearing Qingyuan's words, the Big Tongue Shell nodded somewhat dejectedly.

"Oh, I see. That makes things a bit tricky!"

Upon hearing this, Qingyuan suddenly felt a toothache.

If you say that your small size is due to long-term malnutrition,

He can still manage that, but with your congenital deficiency, it's going to be very difficult.

The main problem is that he doesn't know how to fix it.

"Waaah! (But I really want to become stronger, please help me!)"

Seeing Qingyuan's somewhat pale face, Big Tongue Shell pleaded with him.

"Oh, I know!"

"I admire your desire to become stronger, but I have other partners to consider!"

"Therefore, I am destined not to be able to fully develop you!"

Looking at the pleading little face of the giant tongue clam, Qingyuan said with some difficulty.

"Waaah! (Please take me with you, as long as it makes me stronger!)"

Hearing Qingyuan's words, Clamshell was somewhat disappointed, but still pleaded with Qingyuan.

Although Qingyuan said it was impossible to fully cultivate it.

But following a trainer with a powerful Pokémon is definitely better than leaving it alone in this peaceful wilderness.

It knew perfectly well that with its talent, if it stayed in this peaceful wilderness area...

Its future will certainly be mediocre, and it will certainly achieve nothing.

However, it did not want to achieve nothing in the future, nor did it want to end up as an ordinary clam.

They could only live among their own kind, who were good for nothing but eating and waiting to die, in a small lake.

It wanted to become stronger, and it wanted to see more beautiful scenery.

The Pokémon outside say that there is a Cloyster that is known as the nemesis of Dragon-type Pokémon.

It also wanted to see the prowess of this fellow creature, or perhaps it wanted to experience the thrill of defeating a dragon-type Pokémon.

Therefore, as long as it can become stronger, it can do anything.

"hiss!"

Looking at this giant tongue shell in front of me, which has an unwavering belief in becoming stronger.

Qingyuan gasped.

Putting everything else aside, just look at this kid's belief in becoming stronger.

One thing is absolutely certain: this kid has a bright future ahead of him.

Qingyuan had to admit that he also felt a sense of admiration for the young man's talent.

However, with the Quartz Conference approaching, his focus will definitely be on raising Scorpion King and the like.

He absolutely had to win the Quartz Conference.

After the Quartz Conference, he still had Nidoran, Bell Ring, and Caracalla.

The focus of future breeding efforts will definitely be on these few.

Therefore, this congenitally deficient giant tongue clam will certainly not receive proper nurturing from him.

However, considering its unwavering determination to become stronger.

Qingyuan is also prepared to give it a chance.

As for what outcome this opportunity will ultimately lead to, that remains to be seen.

If it does well in its adventures, Qingyuan will give it another boost, bringing it even closer to becoming stronger.

If things don't go well, Qingyuan thinks Professor Oak's backyard is a good place to retire.