The interest in Ningguang's ruby eyes became even stronger.
"Are all 'pets' so obedient?"
Hongyi coughed lightly, standing at attention. "Actually, Lady Ningguang, that is not the case."
"The first thing I must correct is that Growlithe is not a pet. Their correct taxonomic name is Pokémon."
"Manager Hiroshi said that there are currently 905 known species of Pokémon..."
"The Growlithe is a Canine Pokémon and has lived with humans since ancient times. It has an honest character, is naturally close to people, is fiercely loyal to its Trainer, and will strictly carry out any order given to it."
Afterwards, Hongyi continued to report everything he saw and heard in the Pokémon Home store, no matter how big or small, as if reporting on critical military affairs.
Hongyi spoke for half an hour.
Ningguang and her three secretaries also stood and listened for half an hour.
Chef Xiangling's initial Pokémon is a bug?
Hey, the so-called "training room" of that store, judging from the description of the door, seems to be a spatial portal...
As for the Moomoo Milk from the Miltank, the Tree Fruits (Berries), and the Energy Cubes...
Compared with the black technology content of space gates, mysterious healing instruments, and Poké Balls, the food items seemed not so amazing to the wealthy Tianquan.
"These are the four Poké Balls."
Hongyi took out the Premier Ball from his pocket.
Under the shocked eyes of Ningguang and the three secretaries, he gently pressed the switch.
Beep!
The white Commemorative Ball quickly enlarged from a marble size to a size that required a tight grip in his hand.
Hongyi turned the face of the switch, aiming at the Growlithe on the ground, which had its head tilted and was barking quietly.
After a red light shrouded it, the Growlithe disappeared out of thin air!
"This is the containment function of the Poké Ball."
Hongyi said softly, "Okay, come out, Growlithe."
He did not throw the Premier Ball, as he was indoors and respectful of the flooring.
Zap!
After a burst of white light, the Growlithe burst out of the Poké Ball, landing in the exact same sitting position as before. It shook its body and licked its fur as if nothing had happened.
After a moment of silence, Ningguang walked down the steps and squatted in front of the Growlithe.
Growlithe tilted its head, and its astonishingly spiritual black eyes captured the slim and beautiful figure of the Tianquan.
I don't know why, but the Growlithe seemed to like Ningguang very much immediately. Its bark was soft and cute.
"Arwoo~"
The corners of Ningguang's mouth curled up, and her palm subconsciously placed itself on the head of the Growlithe. She rubbed the soft mane several times, her expression softening into genuine delight.
Then, her body suddenly trembled.
Oops, I got a little carried away.
Cough.
Ningguang stood up without leaving a trace of her previous softness. Facing the strange looks from Hongyi and the three secretaries beside her, she pretended to be calm and serious.
"I felt the strong Pyro element in its body."
It turns out that Lady Ningguang is not just looking for cute pets.
She is doing serious research!
"Also, this is a 'Pokédex' that each guest receives. It contains information about my Growlithe."
Hongyi was about to offer the tablet-like device to Ningguang for study.
However...
Ningguang pushed his hand gently away and rejected the Pokédex that Hongyi offered with both hands.
"I'm busy now."
"Hongyi, your next task is..."
"Take me to that store!!"
Ah, here we go.
The three secretaries looked at each other.
"Then let's stay and take care of the business here..." Baiwen started to say.
Ningguang asked Hongyi to lead the way and said without looking back, "Put aside the affairs for now. You guys will follow, too."
"If you also want to contract a Pokémon that can control elemental power..."
The secretaries froze. They were just shocked by Growlithe's Ember skill earlier.
Hearing Ningguang say this, the eyes of Baiwen, Baixiao, and Baishi lit up instantly.
Yes!
They were unable to win the favor of the gods or receive a Vision.
But now, with the emergence of Pokémon...
If they could contract a Pokémon, wouldn't it make up for this regret to a certain extent?
Strength! We can also harness the power of the transcendent!
Pokémon Home.
Hu Tao and Xiangling could not be sent away, even if Hiroshi tried to kick them out.
Hiroshi's daily routine of "lying down like a salted fish," watching dramas, and catching up on sleep was announced as a total failure. He could only change his plan, take out a game console connected to the TV, and open a Pokémon racing game similar to Mario Kart.
The three of them connected with each other using controllers...
Oh no, Cresselia also joined in using her psychic powers to float a controller.
Three people and one Legendary Pokémon had a great time fighting each other on the screen.
"Manager Hiroshi is so awesome!"
"Why are you in the top three every time?!"
"Shouldn't you examine yourselves?!" Hiroshi groaned, aggressively tapping buttons. "This is a team competition! Every time, you two are in seventh or eighth place—at the bottom! Even though I try my best, I still can't carry you!"
"Hate it!" Hu Tao cried out as she drove off a virtual cliff.
Being abused by the AI opponents because his teammates were dead weight, Hiroshi shouted that he had been fooled. He threw away the controller and leaned his head back on the sofa. He refused to play the next round no matter what they said.
"Pathetic," Zekrom's voice rumbled from the ceiling, its red eyes watching the TV screen with disdain. "The floating moon duck drives better than the girl with the spear. She drives like she is burying the vehicle."
"Let's have another one~~ just one more race!"
Xiangling and Hu Tao both used the "coquettish offensive," one on the left and the other on the right, to suppress Hiroshi, who just wanted to be a salted fish.
Hiroshi rolled his eyelids slightly.
"What does it mean to be 'addicted to food' (a noob)? You are asking me to go to jail (carry the team) and stop playing. I really can't play anymore! My blood pressure!"
So, Hiroshi couldn't understand the fun of trying to impress girls with games.
What fun is there in carrying a girl in a game?
Isn't it more fun to use your own skills to torture your opponents and dominate the track than having a bunch of chirping noobs in your ears?
Xiangling and Hu Tao were very playful to begin with, given their age.
Console games and the like were novel and interesting to them, a magic beyond Teyvat's current entertainment.
"Hiroshi, are there any such game consoles for sale?" Hu Tao's eyes rolled around, and she changed her mind about pestering him.
Huh, if you don't want to play with me, I will buy a machine and go back to find someone else to play with!
Xiangling also jumped up after hearing this.
"Great! I will also buy one and connect it with Guoba! Damn it, I'll teach him to drift!"
Hiroshi: ...
A moment of silence for Guoba.
What happened to you, God of the Stove, Marchosius? You were abused here by the AI, and now you will be abused by the cute Guoba when you go back??
No one can say that Guoba has it easy!