My beast taming system has absolutely no problems!

The moment the incubator closed, the energy patterns lit up one by one.

[The Elf Egg Incubator has been activated and is currently undergoing testing...]

[Items needed for hatching: Spirit Cloth, purchase?]

The notification sound in his mind made Xia Yu raise an eyebrow slightly.

There was a reason they couldn't hatch the egg: they were missing a crucial tool.

Xia Yu had a vague recollection of the "Spirit Cloth." In the Pokémon world, it was the item needed for Dusknoir to evolve into Dusknoir.

I never imagined that I would become an incubation tool for this cursed serpent in another world.

Xia Yu was unsure of the underlying principle; perhaps it would only be revealed gradually in the future.

Pulling himself back to reality, Xia Yu said to himself, "Purchase the Spirit Realm Cloth."

[Should I spend 100 breeding coins to purchase the Spirit Cloth?]

So that's what breeding coins are for...

Xia Yu understood.

Back when the newbie gift pack and rewards were first introduced, he was curious about their purpose.

He was still wondering if he had to wait until the "Meow Meow Shop" was open before he could use it.

I never thought I'd be able to use it now.

"Buy."

[Purchase of "Spirit Cloth" successful!]

Should we use "Spirit Cloth" to hatch the Pokémon egg?

Xia Yu replied, "Incubate."

Please select an incubation method.

[Normal Hatching: Free (10% chance to increase Pokémon's potential, 5% chance to awaken inherited moves)]

[Advanced Hatching: 100 Breeding Coins (50% chance to increase Pokémon's aptitude, 25% chance to awaken inherited moves)]

Xia Yu: "......"

Is there a second level?

No, Brother Tongzi, you better confess, was it made by a penguin?

Where do all these layers of tricks come from? What bad habits do they come from?

Despite his complaints, Xia Yu still hoped that the first egg from Miaomiao Pet House would be a resounding success.

He had no choice but to reluctantly pay the money.

"Advanced incubation".

[Elf Egg Incubator Successfully Started!]

Estimated incubation time: 72 hours.

[Qualification Enhancement Effect: Activated!]

[Inherited Move Acquisition: Activated!]

As the system notification sound faded, the patterns on the surface of the incubator began to flicker rhythmically.

A warm white light seeped from the patterns, enveloping the entire egg.

On the surface of the eggshell, the originally dull grayish-brown patterns began to change under the light.

Faint silver lines slowly emerged on the surface of the eggshell.

Those were traces of the intertwining of dark and spiritual attributes.

Before this, they were hidden by their thick shells and had not been discovered by anyone.

"Phew, that should be okay."

Xia Yu clapped his hands and turned his gaze to the other two pet eggs.

There is only one incubator for the fairy eggs, and they can only hatch after the Spirit Serpent has hatched.

This is why Xia Yu, despite having a considerable amount of money, only bought three pet eggs.

Pet eggs have an optimal incubation time; if you buy them and leave them unhatched, they'll eventually become dead eggs.

As for the remaining money, Xia Yu did not plan to purchase ordinary pet supplies.

That stuff has low profit margins and is prone to causing inventory buildup.

Xia Yu plans to pursue a high-end pet store strategy.

Skill Learning Machines, Energy Cubes, Pokémon Eggs with Inherited Skills...

Even though they are all "illegal products" smuggled from the Pokémon world, just tell me if they're any good or not!

Even if other pet stores are envious and want to replicate it, they have absolutely no way to do so.

It's a natural moat for business.

These past two days, while the Spirit Serpents are still hatching, I can take the time to study the pricing strategy for Energy Cubes and Skill Learning Machines.

Looking back now, selling Lin Sisi a "provocative" skill tutorial for 200,000 yuan really felt like doing charity.

But it doesn't matter, since she's the Cynthia handpicked by the Master.

It's like an angel investment.

Chapter 10 What does it mean when a move that deals damage or loss cannot be used?

April 9th ​​is an auspicious day, suitable for battle.

The battle arena at Puxi High School in Shanghai was bustling with activity today.

The tiered seating, which can accommodate a thousand people, was completely full at the moment.

After all, it was the annual school team selection competition, and even students who weren't majoring in beast taming came to join in the fun.

The fluorescent chandeliers illuminated the entire arena as bright as day, and the standard battleground in the center was covered with a semi-transparent energy shield that glowed with a pale blue light.

"Sisi! Sisi, over here!"

Tang Yun waved wildly from the third row, where she had a great view; it was unclear what time she had arrived to reserve the seat.

Lin Sisi walked out of the contestant passage, her long, straight black hair gleaming softly under the lights.

She nodded in agreement towards her best friend, then turned to look towards the opposite contestants' passage.

A chubby boy with acne on his face walked out.

As soon as the chubby boy appeared, a chorus of cheers erupted from the southeast corner of the audience.

"Kang Shen is awesome!"

"Kang Shen crushed the opponent!"

"Let's gooooo Kang Shen!"

Most of those who egged him on were Zhao Yuankang's classmates, who had often been won over by him with milk tea and snacks.

In addition, this guy's pet strength is indeed second to none among his peers, so he became the leader of this small group.

Zhao Yuankang waved to his support group and said confidently, "Don't worry, I'll show Lin Sisi what a dimensional reduction attack is today!"

He strode to one side of the arena and glanced at Lin Sisi sideways.

"Sisi, it's not too late to admit defeat now. My Whirlpool Turtle has just broken through to the intermediate level. I'm afraid your baby fire lizard can't withstand it."

Lin Sisi glanced at Zhao Yuankang but didn't say anything.

Zhao Yuankang's smile froze.

What's wrong with this woman?

He used to at least retort, but why is he acting all expressionless today?

"Both players are in position!"

Referee Mr. Zhang stood at the edge of the field and began the pre-match announcement.

"This match is the winners' bracket of the school team selection competition. Lin Sisi will face Zhao Yuankang. The rules are standard one-on-one. Losing means the pet is unable to fight or surrenders. Both sides must summon their pets!"

As the air rippled, a crimson and a light blue six-pointed star array appeared in front of the two people respectively.

Then, the baby fire lizard and the vortex turtle leaped out of the beast-taming space and landed steadily on the rocky arena.

Lin Sisi and Zhao Yuankang are both star players in the first year of high school at Puxi High School, and their pets are also well-known to everyone.

One is water, the other is fire, just like their usual relationship.

In the early stages, pets generally have low attack and defense levels. Given the elemental advantage, Lin Sisi usually wins more often than she loses when the two fight.

This has fostered Zhao Yuankang's increasingly arrogant attitude.

However, the outcome may be different today.

"Both sides prepare for battle!"

No sooner had Teacher Zhang finished speaking than Lin Sisi preemptively struck.

"Young Fire Lizard, charge! Dragon's Fury!"

The young fire lizard exerted force with its hind claws, and a dark red dragon-type energy surged from its body, enveloping its entire form.

Then its entire body rushed toward the Whirlpool Turtle.

Zhao Yuankang grinned, "Whirlpool Turtle, use Shell Retraction!"

The vortex turtle retracted its head and instantly pulled its limbs into its shell.

The surface of that bluish-green tortoise shell gleamed with a metallic sheen, maximizing its defensive capabilities.

"A classic start: first shrink your shell to strengthen your physical defense, then you should use water to heal in a little while."

A knowledgeable person in the audience started providing commentary.