Ambushing Cosmog from the Start - Chapter 12

Chapter 12: Do You Understand the Concept of Raising?

After saying this, Jiang Shuying turned around without hesitation and started walking forward.

But then, she suddenly felt her body freeze in place.

The next second, her feet left the ground—

Jiang Shuying was floating in midair.

“Chen Nian, you—”

“Shut up, silly woman,” Chen Nian cut her off. “Weren’t you just saying you wanted to find a miracle in the Forbidden Zone to change your fate?”

“And now, the greatest opportunity you could ever hope for is right in front of you, yet you’re choosing to walk away?”

Using his psychic abilities, Chen Nian pulled Jiang Shuying toward him until she hovered right in front of him.

He stood up from the large rock he had been sitting on and stepped directly in front of her.

Still immobilized, Jiang Shuying couldn’t move—

And then, Chen Nian lifted a finger and gently tilted her delicate chin upward.

“Your greatest opportunity is meeting me.”

“Going off alone? Sorry, but I don’t think you have what it takes.”

“Didn’t the great school beauty say she’d repay me for saving her life? But if you’re dead, how are you going to repay me?”

“You have to stay alive to owe me anything.”

“Since you already owe me once, you might as well owe me a little more…”

“I prefer women who are obedient and smart. I’m sure you understand what I mean.”

With a snap of his fingers, Jiang Shuying regained control of her body.

By then, Chen Nian had already turned and started walking back the way they came. Watching his carefree, drifting figure, a glimmer of moisture appeared at the edges of Jiang Shuying’s eyes.

She was smart—and after hearing Chen Nian’s words, how could she not understand?

He was offering to change her fate.

“Chen Nian…”

She called out to his retreating back, wanting to say something—

But he was already far ahead.

Seeing this, Jiang Shuying stomped her foot lightly, wiped the tears from the corners of her eyes, and hurried after him.

……

Back at the Dragonite family’s habitat, Chen Nian decided to consult his own Dragonite first.

He tossed out a Poké Ball, releasing the large dragon.

Patting its soft, plush body, Chen Nian asked:

“My companion here also wants a partner from your family. Do you know of any suitable candidates?”

“Aoowu? Aoowu?”

Dragonite blinked in confusion, then turned to look at Jiang Shuying.

After a few seconds, it snorted and shook its head.

Thanks to his psychic abilities, Chen Nian understood its meaning—

This girl was too weak. The powerful Dragonite family wouldn’t accept her strength.

……

Understanding Dragonite’s concerns, Chen Nian thought for a moment before continuing:

“It doesn’t have to be a Dragonite.”

“A Dratini or Dragonair would work too.”

“It can be weaker in battle, but it should have a good temperament…”

“And preferably one without family ties. A female might be better.”

“Think about it—helping my companion helps you too.”

“Didn’t you want a mate? This could be a great opportunity…”

……

Dragonite looked even more bewildered now.

It tilted its head cutely, thinking hard, before finally gesturing again.

It was trying to explain—yes, there were weaker Dratini around, but how could one of them become its mate? They weren’t even the same size…

Seeing Dragonite’s clueless expression, Chen Nian sighed in exasperation.

“Are you stupid? Do you understand the concept of raising?”

“Sure, it’s a Dratini now, but you can wait for it to grow up!”

“Once it evolves, won’t it become a beautiful little Dragonite?”

“And if you take it to the outside world, you can bond with it from the start. By the time it’s grown, making it your wife will be easy!”

……

The idea of “raising” a mate was completely foreign to Dragonite’s worldview.

But now, with Chen Nian’s guidance, it finally understood—its trainer was suggesting it could groom a future wife from childhood.

In an instant, Dragonite felt a surge of excitement.

This… actually sounded amazing!

And if it was going to pick a future mate, of course it had to choose the prettiest one!

Dragonite turned its gaze toward the lake where its family lived.

After scanning the many Dratini and Dragonair, its attention settled on one small Dratini resting quietly on a rock by the water’s edge.

“Aoowu… Aoowu…”

Waving its claws, Dragonite trotted toward the little Dratini.

It was trying to tell Chen Nian—

This Dratini’s parents died in a battle against a rival clan, so it lives alone now. If your friend wants a partner… this little one might be the best choice.

But Master, if you want to take it, you’ll need to speak to the clan leader first…