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

"System, can you filter for items that are suitable for my current situation?"

[Dear Host, the item shop offers filtering and search functions, and there are discounted items available every week. If you require purchasing suggestions from the system, you will need to pay a certain commission.]

The Money-Gathering Spirit: "......"

Here it goes again, this vampire is at it again!

With limited points available, and each point carefully considered, Suocailing is no longer willing to lavishly recharge.

"System, check the discounted items first."

[As you wish.]

The scene shifted, and the virtual panel in front of Suo Cailing jumped to another interface.

The interface only displays one product, named [Forced Exercise Device (Magic Edition)].

The price is 800,000 points, and that's after a 40% discount. In other words, the original price was 2 million points.

The Money-Seeking Spirit clicked its tongue slightly. It's really expensive. Such an expensive prop must be quite effective, right?

Clicking on the item's details reveals a text.

[Forced Training Device (Magic Version): After use, you gain a state that can be turned on or off. When on, the body will enter a forced training state, increasing the efficiency of various abilities by 200%, but making you more prone to fatigue and hunger. This lasts for 100 days.]

It looks good; it means that the training effect will be twice as good over a period of time.

Eight hundred thousand? It's worth the price!

After reading the message again, Suo Cailing suddenly had a bold idea.

"System, when forced training is activated, will adding points also increase efficiency?"

[...Yes, but such a leapfrog, instantaneous improvement could cause the host immense pain.]

The system's response excited Suo Cailing even more.

It's not because it's a masochist or anything... but because forced training really does affect stat allocation.

In other words, one point of improvement directly doubles into two points. If you had just bought the forced training device and then added points, the 6 points of speed you added would be 12 points, which is a very significant improvement.

It's a pity I didn't open the store first...

However, the Money-Gathering Spirit has nothing to regret. Having this system is already great, what more could it ask for?

It's decided, my goal in the near future is to buy this forced exercise machine!

After making his decision, Suo Cailing began to assess the gaps in his current situation.

I spent over 100,000 points to add more, and now I only have 660,000 points left, which is 140,000 points short.

These are items on weekly discount, which means there are almost seven days left before the discount ends.

Seven days is not enough to cover the breathing bonus alone, but if you add the savings you've hidden away, it might be enough.

Although it now has a trainer, and the trainer seems to be quite wealthy, the Money Spirit still wants to try to utilize the system on its own.

Xia Chen had given him a large sum of start-up capital, which was enough.

Moreover, Suo Cailing even vaguely felt that the origin of this system was related to him.

The hints from Gardevoir and Milotic, as well as the timing of the system's arrival, all point to this possibility.

Suo Cailing's feelings suddenly became a little complicated.

Xia Chen is so good to me, and I was so suspicious of him at first. I'm such a jerk!

In the dead of night, the money-grubbing spirit suddenly went into a trance...

…………

The next day, early in the morning.

In the hotel lobby's buffet restaurant, Xia Chen and Ming Yi were having breakfast with the elves.

"Hey, didn't you say you weren't going to challenge the gyms? Why did you suddenly change your mind?"

The one who asked this question was, of course, Naruto, whose goal was to challenge the dojo.

Xia Chen, who had originally vowed "never to challenge gyms during the trip," replied weakly, "Who knew that the Moneypick would be captured as soon as we arrived... We've only been in Brightlight City for a day, we can't just leave right away, can we? We might as well go and challenge some gyms."

The money-gathering spirit, enjoying its meal at the table, rolled its eyes. "Is it my fault?"

Mingyi, without any suspicion, nodded and said, "Then let's go together. I just heard that the Brewmaster Gym is quite difficult. If we can't beat it, let's see you do it first."

Mingyi, who debuted around the same time as Xia Chen, only had Serperior and Cinderace barely reached the Elite level, making it quite difficult for her to challenge the gym.

"Hmm, how about going this afternoon? I need to go with Suo Cailing to pick up some things this morning."

The money-gathering spirit looked up in surprise. "Take something? Take what?"

Xia Chen smiled in response, "Don't you have a little treasure chest in your habitat in Niangguang City? Aren't you taking it with you when you move?"

"Chirp..."

Suo Cailing's eyes sparkled, and he nodded with a look of gratitude.

He had already thought of it before I even mentioned it; Xia Chen really cares about me!

It was better to be early than late. After breakfast, Xia Chen and Ming Yi followed the guidance of the Money-Seeking Spirit to its habitat, a sewer not far from the Brewing Light Tower.

The Niangkwang Tower is the landmark building of Niangkwang City and naturally the most bustling place. You can find quite a few coins here every day just by picking them up, and even more flow into the sewers through various pipes.

In addition, its secluded location and restricted access made it a secret base for the money-stealing spirits.

Given Xia Chen's size, it was naturally difficult for him to squeeze through even the smallest gap into the pipe, so he didn't go down with Suo Cailing.

However, Little Dragon and Sticky Baby are the right size.

Although there shouldn't be any dangerous Pokémon in the sewers, Xia Chen still had Little Dragon accompany the Money Spirit down there, just in case something happened to the Money Spirit.

When necessary, the fast and flying Little Dragon can take the Money-Gathering Spirit with it on its way.

So, Xia Chen and Ming Yi randomly found a milk tea shop by the roadside to sit and wait, while Xiao Duolong accompanied Suo Cailing into the sewer.

…………

The dark side of bustling cities reveals that there are actually quite a few creatures living in the sewers.

Commonly found here are the Rattata family, the Muk family, and Skunk Poo. Sometimes, other small Pokémon abandoned by their trainers also inhabit this area.

This was Doronmecia's first time in this place. The dark environment, the pungent smell, and the sewer sprites scrutinizing her with wary eyes—everything seemed so terrible.

"Chirp? (You elf, you must have never been to this place before, have you?)"

The calm voice of the money-seeking spirit echoed in the empty tunnel.

Little Duolong shook his head honestly.

Before meeting Xia Chen, he lived on Dragon Island. After meeting Xia Chen, he would never need to go to the sewers, so he had never been there before.

"Chirp... (The humans above the city are very concerned about the cleanliness of the city's surface and won't allow elves like us to live there. We only go out when we're foraging for food each day; the rest of the time we stay here.)"

Suo Cailing quietly recounted his past.

Little Dragon wasn't good at heart-to-heart talks and didn't know how to comfort it. He just stared at the Money-Seeking Spirit with his big, bulbous eyes, trying to soothe the Spirit's sadness with his comedic talent.

Sure enough, Suocailing was amused by Xiaoduolong's comical appearance, and his originally gloomy mood lightened considerably.

Stopping its grumbling, it pointed ahead and said, "Jiwa (My dwelling is over there, follow me.)"

The two elves quickened their pace and hurried toward the dwelling place of the Money-Seeking Spirit.

However, before they even reached their destination, they heard a loud argument.

"Hey? (Get out of my way! Do you want to die?)"

"Tap! (This is the treasure of the Money-Stealing Spirit; you are not allowed to take it!)"

"Bang! (You rascal...it didn't come back all night, it must have died out there! This thing doesn't have an owner! Or are you going to try and take it from me?)"

"Bang! (You're talking nonsense! It's so clever, it won't die!)"

"Thud! (I said it's dead, so it's dead! You abandoned creature of humanity don't belong underground at all. Taking you in was already an act of kindness. Want to test the sharpness of my front teeth?)"

"Click! (My front teeth aren't bad either!)"

Clearly, this is two Rattata cubs arguing over the money spirit's little treasure trove...

No, maybe it's more than just arguing. Judging from the voices of the two elves, they might start fighting at any moment.

"Messi? (Do you need my help?)"

Little Dragon said he would definitely help the little Rattata who was standing on the side of the Money-Grubber.

Suo Cailing pondered for two seconds, then shook his head.

"Jiwa! (I'll do it myself!)"

After saying that, Suo Cailing walked straight over, with Xiao Duolong following far behind.

…………

Even in the sewers, the Money-Stealing Spirit is relatively weak, so its lair can only be located in a corner.

This place not only faces multiple dangers, but is also filled with sludge that is almost permeating the air with a foul stench.

In front of a makeshift cardboard hut, two purple mice, one large and one small, are locked in a cold standoff.

The smaller one stood in front of the paper house, refusing to budge, while the larger one bared its front teeth, looking ready to pounce.

Whether judging by its imposing presence or its size, the little Rattata guarding the paper house is at a significant disadvantage.

But it showed no sign of backing down; its taut body indicated that it was ready to fight at any moment.

The dominant little Rattata pressed closer, emitting threatening screechs from its mouth, as if it were about to pounce and bite its opponent at any moment.

A seemingly ordinary battle between wild elves is about to erupt.

Just then, an angry voice broke the deadlock.

"Jiwa! (I'm still alive and well, get out of my way!)"

The two little rascals turned their heads at the same time, looking in the direction of the sound, only to see that the owner of the paper house, the Money-Seeking Spirit, had returned.

Their reactions were naturally different.

The person guarding the hut was overjoyed, while the little Rattata, who wanted to seize the treasure, let out a disdainful cry.