Pokémon: I picked up a reborn Eevee at the start of the game.

Perhaps it is the arduous search that makes the present moment all the more moving.

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"Ibrahimovic, go!"

The pineapple tree is tall, and Xia Chen can't climb trees, so he can only trouble Eevee.

"Buyi!"

Climbing trees is something Eevee learned not long after hatching from his egg, let alone now that he has been trained and his body is getting stronger.

In a few quick movements, Ibu climbed up the seven or eight-meter-tall pineapple tree.

Even the slender branches couldn't stop Ibrahimovic's progress.

Eevee effortlessly placed its four legs on the branches, which were thinner than its tiny paws, and then began to run across them as if walking on flat ground.

Xia Chen, watching from below, was terrified. "Ibrahimovic, slow down, there's no rush."

"Don't worry, it's all set."

The sound came from the tree, along with a pear fruit bigger than Xia Chen's fist.

No, this color is that of a golden pineapple!

Xia Chen happily picked it up and put it in the basket. If he could get a few more, it seemed like he could really make back the ticket price.

"Bu-i~ (Pineapple fruit is here~)"

Another golden pineapple fell, a little smaller than the previous one, but still worth about a hundred yuan.

"Eevee~ (Little Eevee is here~)"

Ibu's voice came again. Xia Chen looked up, waiting for more money to fall from the sky, but what fell was a brown and milky white ball of flesh.

It's Ibrahimovic!

Xia Chen didn't expect Yi Bu to be so brave, but fearing she might get hurt, he quickly ran to the landing spot and caught her.

The immense gravitational potential energy nearly bent Xia Chen's arm. Fortunately, the humans in this world are incredibly strong; otherwise, he probably would have been injured before Eevee was hurt.

Chapter 20 The Electric Flying Squirrel's Gratitude

"Don't do such dangerous things next time, do you hear me?" Xia Chen tapped Eevee's head and scolded him.

"Buyi."

Ibu obediently lowered his head, humbly admitting his mistake, and then turned halfway around, turning the side with the small cloth bag facing Xia Chen.

"What's wrong? Did you just find something?" Xia Chen asked, looking at the slightly bulging cloth bag.

"Ee!" Eevee nodded happily, looking like he wanted praise.

"Good job!"

Xia Chen rubbed Eevee's ears and then opened Eevee's little pouch.

Inside was a small, golden jar, with the words "[Silver Brand Gold Spray (Trial Pack)]" clearly printed on it.

Xia Chen was speechless. This scenic spot is so stingy! All they offer is a gold spray, and it's even a trial size.

Despite his words, Xia Chen still obediently put it in the basket; after all, it was worth three or five hundred.

The only purpose of this thing is to attract the attention of wild elves in the wild.

Xia Chen doesn't need this right now; he'll just sell it on the Magikarp platform later to make some money.

However, Xia Chen was puzzled as to why Ibu picked two and then came down. Even if there were only two golden pear fruits on the tree, weren't there still ordinary pear fruits?

In response to Xia Chen's question, Ibu gave him a disdainful look and pointed deeper into the forest.

The meaning is self-evident: young people, you need to have a broader perspective!

How can we give up the whole forest because of one tree?

Xia Chen glanced at the dream-filled little Yibu with amusement, but still agreed to her choice.

However, it was almost lunchtime, so instead of setting off immediately, they found a stream to have lunch.

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Cooking over a fire in the wild is not only inconvenient, but could also get you arrested by the forest rangers, so Xia Chen chose to keep things simple.

Energy cubes, a large bottle of tree juice, Moo Moo fresh milk, pork floss and egg yolk rice balls I made this morning, and a bento box.

It was spread out on the grass in abundance, and it looked quite plentiful.

Xia Chen took a panoramic shot with the camera, muttering to himself, "Same as always, the fans eat first~"

"Buyi."

Ibrahimovic thinks his trainer is really hypocritical. How are the fans supposed to eat this? Do they crawl into the screen to eat it?

She didn't hold back at all; before Xia Chen could even finish taking pictures, she suddenly pounced on the disposable tablecloth.

With its left paw holding a rice ball and its right paw picking up an energy cube, it also took a big sip of juice, looking exactly like a starving ghost reincarnated.

"No one's going to take it from you, eat slowly, at least be a little ladylike," Xia Chen said with a smile.

He was just joking. As a chef, what he likes most is to see his dishes recognized, let alone Eevee, who has been with him for so long.

But Ibrahimovic looks so appetizing eating; he could probably make a good mukbang streamer.

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The aroma of food attracted the elves living by the stream, and an electric flying squirrel leaped down from a tree and landed not far from Xia Chen.

"Chirp—" Without a doubt, this little cutie came to beg for food.

Since he had come out, he must have anticipated this situation and prepared extra. So, he poured some energy cubes out of the box.

"Chirp~ (Can I have more?)"

Xia Chen looked at the energy cubes on the tablecloth—enough for Eevee's entire meal—and his face darkened. "That's enough for you. Eat first, then we'll talk!"

"Chirp!"

The electric flying squirrel's eyes lit up, and it turned around and called out. Instantly, several yellow figures emerged from their hiding places and ran over to feast.

Xia Chen took a closer look and saw Pikachu, Patchit, and Positive and Negative Slap.

Good grief, is the Electric Mouse family having a meeting?

In the blink of an eye, a small pile of energy blocks was instantly wiped out.

"Chirp~"

"Pickup!"

Several electric mice begged for food again. Xia Chen sighed and poured out some more, leaving only half of the energy cubes in the box.

"It's almost all gone, even the landlords have no surplus grain."

It's not that Xia Chen is stingy, but when traveling, it's essential to have some emergency funds in case of unforeseen circumstances.

Pshaw, I absolutely mustn't make a promise!

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The mice weren't greedy; after eating their fill, they ran off in a flash.

Eevee stared blankly at the swift-moving Electaquila and the others, muttering softly.

"Buyi. (You didn't even say hello, how rude!)"

Xia Chen didn't seem to be in a bad mood. After finishing his meal, he cleaned up the mess, and Ibu also very considerately piled the trash in one place.

As the man and the cloth were busy working, the electric flying squirrel suddenly returned, carrying a shiny object in its mouth.

The electric flying squirrel tossed the star-shaped, shiny object in front of Xia Chen, then looked at him with a proud expression.

"Chirp~ (I, Momonga, never owe anyone anything; this is for my meal!)"

Xia Chen picked up the "meal money" and examined it closely; it seemed to be fragments of stars.

Wow, this is one of the key raw materials for making energy restoration potions. This small piece is probably worth several thousand!

The scenic area owner, that miser, would definitely not be willing to use such a precious item as a prize; it must have been collected by the electric flying squirrels.

Xia Chen happily accepted the gift, saying, "Boss is generous, and Boss is in good health!"

As he spoke, he handed the remaining half box of energy cubes to the electric squirrel.

Although the value is still unequal, this is the only thing Xia Chen has that is valuable to the electric flying squirrels.

"Jimo? (Is this for me?)"

Seeing Xia Chen, who had just been stingy, suddenly become so generous, Electric Flying Squirrel was somewhat flattered.

Xia Chen replied with a smile, "Yes, what you just gave me was very valuable!"

Upon hearing this, the electric squirrel happily accepted the package and then called its companions, who had been hiding in the shadows, to help carry it.

Before leaving, the electric squirrel turned back and waved to Xia Chen, "Chirp~ (Goodbye)"

Xia Chen replied, "Eat the energy cubes quickly, they have an expiration date."

A deal that pleased both parties was reached, and Xia Chen and Eevee bid farewell to the Electric Flying Squirrel and the others, setting off once again.

After Xia Chen left, a small gray fish that had been observing Xia Chen and Eevee for a long time surfaced in the clear stream, producing a few strings of gurgling bubbles.

"Buy?"

With its keen hearing, Eevee noticed the unusual noise and quickly turned its head, only to see a quietly flowing stream.

"What's wrong, Eevee?" Xia Chen asked, looking at the alert Eevee.

"Buee." Eevee shook its head, thinking maybe it had misheard.

One person and one piece of cloth continued northward.

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Xia Chen discovered that the Eevee he had casually picked up was a treasure trove of a Pokémon, with seemingly endless advantages.

Looking at the basket full of various elf items that could add up to several thousand yuan, Xia Chen decided that he must actively participate in such activities in the future.