Elf: Is the bear apprentice the weakest? I'll shatter the sky with my fists.

"This is what happened. This pillar exudes an almost endless amount of evil. If a Pokémon inhales it, it will become increasingly frantic and attack indiscriminately. Our Gongsun family has a good relationship with the Alliance, so we sent a distress signal to the Ludao Alliance branch as soon as the pillar appeared."

Gongsun Ji fanned the air gently as he spoke slowly, "However, despite all our calculations, we never anticipated that this evil thought could even affect Elite-level Pokémon. Among the trainers sent by the Alliance was an Elite-level Pokémon, but the moment they approached the pillar, they were affected by the evil thought and filled with murderous intent."

"So this thing is so powerful..."

After hearing what Gongsun Ji said, Li Chen couldn't help but have a new understanding of the harm caused by the ancient sword leopard.

He originally thought that this evil thought was just a fake one, so he used his super-power to pull out the pillar directly.

Now it seems that it is only particularly weak for me, but for other trainers without special abilities, it is a large-scale virus.

It’s impossible to defend against it. How can we deal with it?

"So what happened? How was it resolved?"

Li Chen asked again, very curious about how the Gongsun family managed to minimize the damage and prevent large-scale pollution leakage when even the King-level Pokémon couldn't handle it.

Gongsun Ji's face was bitter. "Well, a young man named Doragon Kong came to help. He has special abilities, but they can only limit the range of the pillar and can't pull it out. That's why I asked the Alliance to let you come and help. But before the Alliance even notified me, I saw you at the auction house."

"Doragongkong? Such an abstract name."

Li Chen touched his face and suddenly felt that the name sounded a little familiar.

Doragon.....

Wait, isn't that a dragon?!

Chapter 199 Raise the price!

When the name "Dora Gongkong" sounded in Li Chen's ears, ripples appeared in his heart.

This name was like a stone thrown into a lake, shattering his inner peace and evoking memories of the Chaos Saint named Long Kong...

Li Chen recalled every detail of his acquaintance with Long Kong. The guy who had been beaten up by him seemed to have not appeared in his sight for a long time.

He couldn't help but feel a little worried. He wanted to know how Long Kong was doing and whether he was safe. At least he wouldn't die in the short term.

At the same time, Li Chen also knew that the fall of Scorch Earth was a huge shock to the entire world.

He must be extra careful when he comes into contact with Long Kong again.

After all, the current situation is ever-changing and people's hearts are unpredictable.

Therefore, Li Chen decided that when he met Long Kong again, he must remain vigilant and not be fooled by the other party's words, let alone be led into the gutter.

Keep a clear head and act with caution.

Only in this way can we move forward steadily in this world full of variables and protect our own heart of Tao.

One wrong step, one wrong step!

......

......

"Student Li Chen, the auction is about to begin. If any item piques your interest, please feel free to let me know. This isn't just my thanks for attending our family event, but also my deep friendship with you as a friend."

Gongsun Ji gently waved the folding fan in his hand, and his eyes looked leisurely through the floor-to-ceiling windows at the exhibition stand below that was full of expectations.

As pleasant music sounded, the host in cheongsam walked forward gracefully. She gently lifted the veil, revealing the beautiful scales emitting seven-color rainbow light.

The scales were like a rainbow in the sky, with seven colors interwoven, dazzling and emitting a charming aura.

"Dear guests, I believe you all know the secret of how a Clownish Merman evolves into a Milotic—it requires an extremely high level of beauty."

The host spoke slowly in her sweet voice:

“However, the chances of evolution for a clownish fish with this beautiful scale will be greatly increased.

Unfortunately, since this scale is extremely rare, even among hundreds of Milotic, it is not certain that such a beautiful scale that can allow the Clownish to transform into Milotic may drop.

If there are any Merlot trainers out there today, this beautiful scale will be one of the ways to quickly evolve into a Milotic~ Starting price: 10,000 Alliance Coins, no less than 1,000 per bid, start now!

As she finished speaking, the entire venue fell into a brief silence.

Then, a hint of fanaticism appeared in everyone's eyes.

This beautiful scale will be one of the highlights of tonight's auction!

"That's Milotic... the absolute main Pokémon owned by the Water King Shen Yi..."

The people below began to talk, their eyes flashing with desire for the scale.

The starting price is only 10,000 Alliance Coins, but for such a rare item, this price is just the tip of the iceberg.

"Fifteen thousand Alliance coins!" A loud voice broke the silence. A burly man stood up with a determined look in his eyes. He rolled up his sleeves again, obviously determined to get this piece of scale.

"Heh, why would a muscle man want beautiful scales? My stinky baby is about to evolve, I'll give you 20,000 Alliance Coins!"

Then, another clear female voice rang out, and the lady in the gorgeous dress, unwilling to be outdone, called out a higher price. There was a hint of a smile on her face, but her eyes revealed a strong desire for the scale.

As the price climbed, the atmosphere in the venue became increasingly heated.

Everyone is excited about this scale, perhaps for their own collection, perhaps for the evolution of the clownfish, or perhaps just to show off their financial strength at the auction.

"Thirty thousand Alliance Coins!" A young man held up a sign, his voice firm but a little immature. He looked like a college student who was working hard to evolve his Pokémon.

He didn't show any pain when he shouted out the thirty thousand, clearly determined to get the scale. His eyes swept across the venue, as if searching for other competitors.

And so the price continued to climb, with each increase causing a small commotion.

The atmosphere in the venue became increasingly tense, and everyone was looking forward to the final transaction price.

That beautiful scale seemed to have become the focus of everyone's competition, and its value was infinitely magnified at this moment...

Li Chen, who was sitting in the No. 1 private room, frowned slightly, feeling a little confused by what the host had just said, and muttered to himself:

"Is the production capacity of beautiful scales so low? This seems a bit unreasonable."

Upon hearing this, Gongsun Ji gently waved his folding fan, creating a breeze, as if to dispel the doubts in Li Chen's heart, and said calmly:

"The beautiful scales, the item needed to evolve the Chou Chou fish, have always been in the hands of a select few. These individuals are well aware of their rarity and, to prevent the market price from collapsing due to oversupply, they intentionally control the scales' circulation.

In addition, the production of beautiful scales is indeed very low, which makes them so sought after in the market and become a treasure in the eyes of many collectors and trainers."

"No wonder."

Li Chen nodded and understood the meaning.

What is hidden in this thing is a carefully planned market control game.

"One million Alliance coins! Who dares to snatch this beautiful scale from me?"

The loud and domineering voice echoed in the auction venue, causing a huge uproar.

It was the burly, broad-shouldered man who made the sound. His face flushed red at this moment, as if all the blood in his body was boiling for this beautiful scale!

As he shouted out the price, the atmosphere in the venue was instantly ignited, and everyone's eyes were focused on this man.

Some weaker bidders were forced to give up the competition, knowing that the price was beyond their reach.

Some powerful bidders began to weigh the pros and cons and consider whether to continue to raise the price.

"Tsk tsk tsk, it really is a good trick."

Lin Lin could see what this person meant:

"The market value of the beautiful scales is 500,000 Alliance Coins, but at this moment, it's been pushed to a new level. It's not just an evolution item, it's a symbol that demonstrates strength and financial resources. The price will continue to rise, and from now on, it's all about everyone's face. Mr. Gongsun, is this person one of you hired as a shill?"

"It's hard to say, Lin Lin."

Chapter 200 Giant Candy

Compared to Li Chen, a trainer who is good at fighting, Lin Lin and Gongsun Ji, two prominent auction participants, each own a relatively large enterprise.

Although their family businesses vary in size, their immersion in the business world has given them a deep understanding of premium behavior at auctions.

This is not just a simple transaction of goods, but also a battle of psychology and strategy.

That's how gaming works.

In occasions like auctions, asking for favors to raise prices and stir up emotions has long been a common practice.

Just like the burly man below, every time he raises the price, it is just a part of this business game.

His face flushed, his voice became loud, and all the strength in his body was boiling for that beautiful scale. All this was just to arouse more people's desire to buy and push the price to a new height.

If the market price of 500,000 is directly raised to 1 million, then the auction house will definitely be able to charge more money.

However, for business veterans like Lin Lin and Gongsun Ji, they see through all this appearance.

They know how to stay calm in this game, not be swayed by emotions, and know how to use strategies to obtain the greatest benefits at the lowest cost.

This beautiful scale is not only a precious item, but also the fuse of a commercial war.

It was eventually bought by a beautiful woman for one million and a half million.

"Ah, my eyelids are drooping, and I feel a little sleepy..."

Li Chen couldn't help but feel a wave of fatigue and felt that this auction was a bit boring.

He glanced at the enthusiastic bidders around him, but his heart remained calm. Watching others fight over items was far less satisfying than personally participating in the bidding.

So he simply spread out the auction list in front of him, trying to find some items that would really interest him.

Li Chen's eyes slowly swept across the list, hoping to discover some rare treasures or interesting items.

Soon, he was attracted by several stones of strange colors.

This group of stones are like cell viruses, with bright and unique rose-red color. Each stone is clear and distinct, quietly placed in the display cabinet for people to stop and appreciate.

They exude a mysterious aura and contain almost endless energy.

Well, literally endless.

Li Chen carefully read the description next to the stone: "Unknown mineral candy. The energy contained in it can make Pokémon feel comfortable, but that's all. The specific uses are still to be discovered."

That being said, Li Chen's heart suddenly trembled after hearing these few words.

Because he recognized these stones!

Scenes from "Pokémon Sword and Shield" flashed through his mind. These stones were the precious "Gigantamax Candies" in the game!

They are full of energy and simply by feeding them to a Pokémon, they can increase their Dynamax level by one level.

When the Gigantamax level increases, the Pokémon's HP in the Gigantamax state will also increase accordingly!

Gigantamax is a major battle system in Pokémon Sword and Shield. Through the Gigantamax energy left by Eterna, Pokémon can become gigantic, showing amazing power and doubling their physical strength!

Some specific Pokémon, such as Ursa Major, can also briefly evolve into a more special Gigantamax form during battle, with exclusive Gigantamax moves!

Li Chen is well aware of the preciousness and importance of Gigantamax Candies, which are essential for Pokémon in Gigantamax battles.

It can be said that the existence of these candies can provide strong backing for Pokémon, ensuring that they can last longer in fierce battles and withstand more attacks than other Pokémon!

At this moment, he felt a strong urge in his heart to buy these giant candies.

The host stood at the auction table and looked around, and found that the people participating in the auction did not seem to be very interested in those stones with strange colors.

She frowned slightly, then announced, "Starting price: 10,000 Alliance Coins. Each bid must be no less than 1,000 Alliance Coins. Start now!"

"Ten thousand Alliance coins."

While everyone was still hesitating, Li Chen, who was sitting in the No. 1 private room, pressed the button without hesitation.

In an instant, the five large characters "Ten Thousand Alliance Coins" appeared on the screen, shining brightly in the dim conference room.

Buy at the lowest price, without any hesitation or dragging your feet.

Li Chen's action was like a stone thrown into a calm lake, attracting the attention of people around him.

"Whose young master is so rich? He has so many Alliance Coins that he can't spend them all, right?" someone in the private room couldn't help but grumble when they saw someone buy the item. Their eyes were filled with envy, and they were also filled with curiosity and speculation about this mysterious man who was so generous.

Li Chen was in a high position and didn't listen to what the people below said. He just sat quietly in the private room, his heart already immersed in the joy of the huge candy that was about to be obtained.

For him, this auction item is not just a simple item, but also an indispensable and important helper on his road to Gigantamaxing of Pokémon.

"Student Li Chen has a keen eye. It seems he's found something that suits his taste at this auction. Congratulations again."

Gongsun Ji clasped his fists lightly, then sat on the sofa and picked up the exquisite goblet. The wine in the glass was crystal clear and exuded an alluring aroma.

He bowed slightly to Li Chen, a gentle smile on his face. "I wonder why Mr. Li Chen would buy these props of unknown use. Could you please let me see them? Broaden my horizons?"

Li Chen couldn't help laughing when he heard this, and waved his hand and said: