I Popularized the Pokemons in the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 115: Pokémon Center!

"Zhongjing, did you hear the special moves mentioned in the Pokédex just now?"

Lin Yu looked at Zhang Zhongjing and asked.

Zhang Zhongjing nodded.

Though he still didn't fully understand what they meant, he had heard them clearly.

"Life Dew is a special healing ability that can help the injured recover."

Upon hearing Lin Yu's words, Zhang Zhongjing's face lit up with joy.

At first, he had assumed that Chansey's only healing method was through its eggs.

But now, he realized it had other healing abilities as well.

"As Chansey grows and evolves, it will be able to learn even more powerful healing moves."

"For example, Healing Wave and Healing Wish."

"However, for Chansey to evolve, a high level of intimacy with its trainer is required."

Lin Yu explained.

"Master, rest assured, I will train this Chansey with all my heart!"

Zhang Zhongjing nodded firmly, his tone filled with determination.

Then, after a moment's hesitation, he asked:

"Master, I just don't know... how much does this Chansey cost?"

Lin Yu raised an eyebrow.

"One hundred and fifty gold."

He calmly stated the price given by the system.

One hundred and fifty gold?!

What?!

Even Xu You, who had been listening nearby, was stunned.

"Didn't my Magikarp only cost five gold?!"

"That's thirty times more expensive!"

But then again…

Yeah, that carp looks pretty useless.

However, this price was far beyond Zhang Zhongjing's budget.

Although he came from a family of officials, his parents had passed away when he was young.

He had grown up with the help of his clan, and 150 gold was no small amount.

To gather that kind of money, he would likely have to sell all his property.

But looking at Chansey's gentle face, he simply couldn't bear to part with it.

For a moment, Zhang Zhongjing looked embarrassed.

Xu You's Shock

Even Xu You, who was standing by, was shocked by the price.

This was even more expensive than his elder brother's Growlithe!

And he knew Zhongjing's financial situation well.

For him, 150 gold was a fortune.

Still…

He also knew that the Imperial Master never haggled over prices.

He wanted to help, but... making a living in Luoyang was already expensive.

"Zhongjing, does this price trouble you?"

While Xu You was lost in thought, Lin Yu's voice cut through the silence.

His low emotional intelligence once again struck without mercy.

"Master, I have to admit… it is beyond my means."

Zhang Zhongjing sighed and admitted frankly.

"What Are Your Future Plans, Zhongjing?"

Instead of discussing money further, Lin Yu changed the topic.

"Uh… I was planning to return to Nanyang."

Zhang Zhongjing replied honestly, though he wasn't sure why Lin Yu was asking.

"Have you ever considered staying in Luoyang?"

Hearing this, Zhang Zhongjing hesitated, looking at Lin Yu with a puzzled expression.

"To be honest, Master, I was recently selected as a 'Filial and Honest Official' by the prefecture."

"My family has already secured a government position for me there…"

Since he was speaking to the Imperial Master, he saw no reason to hide anything.

He simply spoke the truth.

"Congratulations, Zhongjing!"

"But why do you look so unhappy?"

Lin Yu asked curiously.

Most people would be overjoyed to enter government service.

But Zhang Zhongjing looked troubled instead.

"Master, since childhood, I have loved medicine and despised politics."

"Yet, because of family expectations, I have no choice but to accept this position…"

Zhang Zhongjing sighed.

He had never desired a career in government.

He had only ever wanted to heal the sick and find cures for diseases.

"Who Says Curing Illnesses Can't Bring Honor?"

Lin Yu suddenly smiled.

"There are many high-ranking officials in the Three Dukes and Nine Ministers."

"But who among them has made a greater contribution than you will with your 'Treatise on Febrile Diseases'?"

"Zhongjing, your dedication to medicine is noble."

"One day, you will be famous because of it."

"So why not work at my newly established Pokémon Center?"

"Pokémon Center?"

"What's that?"

Zhang Zhongjing was full of confusion.

"The Pokémon Center is a facility dedicated to healing injured Pokémon."

Lin Yu explained briefly.

But…

Why did the conversation suddenly take this strange turn?!

"Master… my lifelong goal is to cure human diseases and plagues."

"Pokémon are too mysterious, their abilities too unknown…"

"This… this is not what I am pursuing!"

Zhang Zhongjing was completely caught off guard.

The reason he had come to Luoyang was simply to confirm whether wheezing could be cured.

Then, he hoped to obtain a Pokémon with healing abilities.

His goal had always been to help humans!

Why was the subject suddenly changing to Pokémon?

"Zhongjing, you do realize that wild Pokémon have already appeared near Luoyang, right?"

Lin Yu's calm voice interrupted his thoughts.

"I assume Ziyuan has already told you."

"As the number of Pokémon increases, more and more people will own them."

"In the future, there will be countless cases of Pokémon getting injured… or even Pokémon harming humans."

"People and Pokémon are now coexisting—this is inevitable."

"When that time comes, if you don't understand Pokémon medicine, how will you save lives?"

Hearing this, Zhang Zhongjing fell silent.

Since arriving in Luoyang, he had noticed how many people already owned Pokémon.

What Lin Yu said… wasn't impossible.

"Is This the Future?"

Lin Yu continued.

"The power of Pokémon is mysterious."

"If you can learn to harness it, wouldn't it make your medical research more effective?"

"With Pokémon's help, you could save not only people in Luoyang but also those in distant lands—through Rapidash and Pidgeot."

"If you truly wish to spread medical knowledge, this is the fastest and best way."

Lin Yu's voice was serious.

After all, with the rise of Pokémon, nurses like Joy would soon be the most sought-after professionals in the world.

"Master… your words are like a revelation to me."

"I had never thought about it this way before."

Zhang Zhongjing's eyes flashed with realization.

If Pokémon could be used to help people, then it was indeed worth studying.

"If I can use Pokémon to heal and benefit more people, it will fulfill my life's purpose."

"I sincerely thank the Imperial Master for this guidance!"

Zhang Zhongjing bowed deeply to Lin Yu, gratitude evident in his eyes.

There were many doctors in the world, yet Lin Yu had chosen him.

For this kindness and trust, he would repay it with his life!

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End of Chapter 115