aircannonsinc Chapter 85 The Painted Skin Trap
Chapter 85 The Painted Skin Trap
"So you really do have special abilities! I thought you were crazy! Oh dear, how embarrassing!"
"Haha~, what's so shameful about talking to me? We've already been completely honest with each other and know each other inside and out!"
"Ugh~~ Oh, right, you said all your Pokémon are Ghost-type, but didn't you catch a Zoroar before? It's Dark-type."
"Zorua~, why don't you come out too?"
"Gurgle~~"
A small white fox emerged from the shadows and wagged its tail at Qiao Yijing.
"This is~~"
"When I first found this Zoroar, it was on the verge of death, so I used my Ghost ability to condense its soul into a Ghost-type Pokémon, giving it a new life!"
Lin Ye had already told Qiao Yijing his secret, so there was no need to hide the matter of Soroya anymore.
Besides, Qiao Yijing is already his woman, and Lin Ye can now completely trust her.
"I see. I never expected you, Lin Ye, to possess such a special ability!"
However, what surprised me most was that Lilycove City actually had such an underground gambling den. No wonder we often find Pokémon with gruesome deaths. Let's report it to the League!
Lin Ye shook his head: "This gambling arena has been able to exist in Shuijing City for so long, it must have powerful connections. It can't be shut down just by reporting it."
"You mean, the person behind this casino might be a high-ranking member of the Alliance headquarters!"
"Very likely! If that's the case, our hasty reporting will not only fail to bring the real mastermind to justice, but will also alert them."
However, my abilities are a great help in raising Ghost Pokémon. If I just wait a little longer, I can wipe them all out on my own.
"You have to do it yourself. This is none of your business. Why are you taking the risk?" Qiao Yijing said worriedly.
"Don't worry, I'm not some greenhorn. I'll wait until I'm strong enough to have a firm grasp on things before I make my move."
Besides, I promised Zoroya I would get justice for it, and I won't keep my promise until I wipe these guys out!
"Gurgle~~"
The little fox was very touched and rubbed against Lin Ye's feet, looking very well-behaved.
Qiao Yijing squatted down and patted the little fox's head, saying, "What a pitiful child."
However, if you insist on doing it yourself, I will try my best to gather some information about them for you. After all, I have been Joey in Water Lily for so many years, so I must have some connections.
Also, although Officer Jenny can be infuriating at times, she's trustworthy when it comes to important matters. Before we decide to take action, we can seek her assistance!
"Huh~, I didn't expect that Jingjing would praise her so much when it comes to things, even though they always bicker when they meet. It seems that Officer Jenny is indeed trustworthy."
As Lin Ye was pondering this, Qiao Yijing suddenly had a flash of inspiration and said:
"Hey~, right! Since you can give Zoroa a completely new form, can you change Mimikyu's appearance?"
"Change Mimikyu's appearance!"
Lin Ye was taken aback; he really hadn't thought of that!
To be honest, Mimikyu's chances of becoming famous are slim, given its current state!
But since its true form is a mysterious ghost inside a suit, changing to a better-looking suit would probably make a big difference.
However, Mimikyu immediately objected to this suggestion, as it loved this skin and wouldn't accept anything else; if it was going to become famous, it had to be with this classic skin.
"Fine~, if you don't like it, that's fine too~"
Lin Ye sighed helplessly, but then thought it made sense. This must be the general aesthetic of the Mimikyu tribe, otherwise all Mimikyu wouldn't look so similar.
Upon learning of Mimikyu's reaction, Qiao Yijing couldn't help but feel a pang of regret, saying:
"It's a real shame. According to Mimikyu's abilities, it should be able to switch between countless different forms of costumes."
If it's not so resistant to other appearances, then it can change its appearance every day like a human girl, instead of sticking to just one costume!
As Qiao Yijing was feeling regretful, Lin Ye's eyes suddenly lit up!
That was a real eye-opener. Since the suit isn't Mimikyu's original form, and it can't accept any other appearance, why not make a suit that's exactly the same for it?
It's important to know that Mimikyu's unique ability is "Painted Skin," which allows it to mitigate the first attack it receives at the start of a battle by sacrificing a small amount of health.
However, the suit will then be in a drooping state and can only be activated once in a short period of time.
Lin Ye thought again, if he could stock up on some identical skins for Mimikyu, and then change skins during battle, would he be able to use the "Painted Skin" ability continuously?
Upon hearing Lin Ye's idea, Mimikyu shook its suit from side to side: "Theoretically feasible, but very difficult!"
After I attach the suit, I will engrave an energy mark on it, which cannot be changed in a short time.
The attacks from opponents who initially made us immune were resisted by this very energy imprint.
Otherwise, I could carry a whole batch of these leather cases with me every time I go out, and change them frequently. Wouldn't that be enough to wear down my opponent?
"That's true~" Lin Ye's eyes flickered slightly: "Could you let me study this energy imprint?"
"Okay~, but I don't want anyone to see my true form. I'll try it again when I find a new suit."
"No need for that. By the way, I happen to have a Mimikyu suit on me."
As she spoke, Qiao Yijing pulled out a leather suit from her spatial backpack that was similar to the one worn by Mimikyu.
"Huh? Shizuka, why do you always wear the Mimikyu suit?"
"Hehe~, I'm Nurse Joy, a resident of Lilycove City. I encounter all sorts of injured Pokémon every day, and I also have all sorts of things related to them."
"As expected of my number one rich woman! She's so reliable!"
Lin Ye took the leather case and let Mimikyu crawl inside!
A bizarre shadow emerged from beneath the latter's original suit, a shadow that even Lin Ye, who had seen countless ghosts, could not describe.
Its movements were instantaneous, and it quickly completed the "skin change"!
The new leather case immediately became full and upright, while the replaced leather case visibly drooped and shriveled.
Lin Ye wasted no time and immediately picked up the leather case that had been removed to examine it.
He peeled it open and saw that the special ghostly power originally stored in the leather case was rapidly dissipating.
Without daring to delay, Lin Ye made a hand seal and used the necromancy spell—Spirit Locking Technique!
This is a rather profound magic that can lock in the energy of the dead or the energy of the ghost Pokémon in this world.
Lin Ye had never been able to fully grasp it before, and it was only after he recently broke through to become a formal mage that he gradually mastered it. He never expected that he would be able to use it now.
The leather suit that was about to shrivel up miraculously recovered and became full again, with ghost energy inside, which amazed Qiao Yijing and Mimi Qiu.
"Come and try it out~ If my idea is correct, Sang Biao, you're going to become a terrifying cross-dressing monster from now on."
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