Pokémon: Trainers Start as Bounty Hunters.

Tetsuya sighed and looked away from the first column of products: "Forget it, I'll ask Hiroki later if he can give me some insider discount. If not, the regular price is acceptable."

That's one of the advantages of knowing a lot of people.

As the future successor of the Hilluff Group, Hilluff Honggui will always have the means to do so.

The XL series candies, limited to only 500 sets at this auction, are sure to be fiercely contested.

Let alone a regular price of five million, an average of six million is considered cheap.

Looking at the note "five sets and one auction", Tetsuya could only sigh that no matter what world he was in, capitalists were the most good at making money.

If only he were Daigo.

That guy probably doesn't lack that much money.

Next up was the second item up for auction—a secret medicine from Azure Pharmacy.

Tetsuya indicated that he was familiar with this thing.

Although he had never seen it before, it was the most treasured possession of his senior brother A Si's Azure Martial Arts Academy.

Secret medicines made from unknown ingredients can cure most Pokémon ailments, including but not limited to lack of energy or special symptoms, and may even have a slight effect of prolonging a Pokémon's lifespan.

The so-called special symptoms refer to things like Electric-type Pokémon being unable to discharge electricity, or Fire-type Pokémon being unable to breathe fire.

Moreover, what truly makes this secret medicine so precious is that it can help elves recover from hidden injuries.

During long periods of training and battles, the Pokémon's body endures immense pressure, inevitably leaving behind many scars.

Most wounds can be alleviated or even repaired by the Joy family and Chansey, but there are some wounds that cannot be healed.

In situations like when a Champion-level Pokémon is severely beaten and on the verge of death by a Champion-level Pokémon, the Secret Medicine can truly demonstrate its value.

However, this thing is of no use to Zhe.

As Ah Si's junior brother, if he really needs the secret medicine, Azure Dojo will definitely not be stingy.

Of course, he hoped he would never have the chance to use this thing.

"Miare Grey Pie/Salosa Brulee/Dark Grey Rice Cake/Aromatic Mushroom/Carapace Fossil/Shield Fossil/Special Tree Juice/Golden Spray/Golden Perfume..."

Tetsuya's gaze began to slide downwards.

Everything on the auction list was a local specialty of each city—including fossils.

Whether it's fairy food used to remove abnormal statuses or having powerful restorative effects, or special natural products necessary for planting in different situations.

These items, each with its own unique effects, are extremely attractive to trainers.

Their effect on the sprites may not be as direct as that of the XL series candies, but their importance is by no means less.

"The first three props have similar functions. I bought some Dark Gray Rice Cake from Xiao Gang, so there's no need for them."

I don't need items like aromatic mushrooms for now, unless I settle down and stop traveling, then they might be useful.

Not to mention fossils, there are still a few loose ones in my backpack that I haven't sold yet, and the resurrection device won't be available anytime soon.

Although I don't have the special tree juice, I have collected food recipes with similar effects. After Zero's restoration, it can achieve about 70-80% of the effect, which is enough.

...

After reading the first page, Tetsuya felt somewhat helpless.

I don't know if it's because his standards are too high or what, but even though these things are very precious and rarely seen in the outside world, they really have no use to him.

However, he was not discouraged.

The thin auction list has four pages in total. There's nothing I want on the first page, but surely there must be something on the next three pages as well.

He turned to the second page with great anticipation.

This page is entirely filled with items for Pokémon to carry and evolve.

"Light Powder/Preemptive Claw/King's Proof/Silver Powder/Aura Belt/Metallic Film... "

Mysterious water droplets/miracle seeds/charcoal/magnets/soft sand/dragon scales......

Clearly, the props here are arranged from top to bottom according to their applicability and market price.

From the most common light powder to the dragon scales that only appear on a few powerful dragon-type Pokémon, it has to be said that just looking at them makes your heart pound wildly.

"Is this the scale of an auction held every three months?"

Tetsuya took a sip of his iced drink to calm his nerves.

That makes sense when you think about it.

Judging from the current composition of the auction items, the auction here even involves regions including United States and Carlos.

With such a vast scope, three months is enough to accumulate a considerable number of auction items.

However, the list does not provide details about the quality of these spirit items; this will likely be mentioned during the official auction.

"Hmm, if the price is reasonable, I'll buy a protective gear for the Ironhide Tyrannosaurus and let it evolve into Super Ironhide Tyrannosaurus via communication."

After thinking about it for a while, Tetsuya came up with something he needed.

Rhyperior, who has been working diligently at the Pewter City Gym and contributed to the tournament, deserves this reward.

Even though I don't use it as my main pet, it's still my own Pokémon.

Moreover, after evolving into Mega Tyrannosaurus Rex, that big guy's strength is definitely among the top of the quasi-Elite Four members, and it can also play a great role in helping others.

Without its single horn, the type of work it does at Pewter Gym might have to change.

It shouldn't be a big problem, because the Tyrannosaurus Rex's exaggerated power can make up for this.

If you can't drill a hole through the two horns on your head, use your fist to open it.

It's just a bit of a waste of small stones.

The cannon-like opening on the Super Iron Tyrannosaurus Rex's hand is a unique tool for launching Geodude stones.

If it weren't for the fact that it couldn't be used in regular combat and that one hand could only hold three, the Super Iron Tyrannosaurus Rex could truly achieve the feat of taking on ten opponents at once.

Of course, this is on the premise that the armor being auctioned is not the highest grade made of solid rock, which is too expensive.

Slightly inferior lava rocks are acceptable.

As for hoping that Ironclad Tyrannosaurus's aptitude could be further improved through this, Zhe didn't have much hope anyway.

The probability of evolving and improving aptitude by carrying an item is already lower than evolving with an evolution stone. Furthermore, the Ironhide Rhyperior is quite old, and after spending so many years in the wild, it still has some physical injuries.

According to his estimation, the most likely outcome is that he will help it recover.

That's enough.

At the very bottom of this page is the evolution stone that Tetsuya has been longing for.

"As expected of an auction organized by Manjin Department Store, the selection is quite comprehensive."

Looking at the ten types of evolution stones, he clicked his tongue.

This must be a very enjoyable thing for stamp collectors.

But the question is, why are these evolution stones only of quality 80-89?

Looking at the annotations in parentheses, Zhe was also very confused.

For most people, this level of quality evolution stones is already the optimal solution.

But he is different.

A Celestial-level Ice Vulpix needs at least a 95-quality or higher Ice Stone to match it.

He's very fair when it comes to his main Pokémon.

Even if you don't improve your qualifications, there are still many hidden benefits.

"It's not here either. Does that mean we really have no choice but to swallow our pride and ask Kona?"

With this in mind, Tetsuya turned to the third page.

There's very little on this page.

"One lychee fruit"

Dragon fruit (one)

Keystones (two)

Mega Stone (Beedrill)

Mega Stone (Scizor)

Thunder Stone (Quality 95)

Ice Stone (Quality 96)

Water Stone (Quality 96)

If the two keystones are not counted separately, there are only 8 items on this page.

But Tetsuya gasped in shock.

None of these eight items cost less than nine figures.

The Branch Fruit and Dragonfire Fruit are super rare fruits on par with the Sand Scale Fruit, respectively enhancing a Pokémon's physical attack and energy attack capabilities.

Unlike the candy series, their improvements can break through the limits.

This is why they are so sought after by trainers.

And Key Stones and Mega Stones go without saying.

Those who are able to attend this auction are generally aware of the existence of Mega Evolution.

This kind of item that directly enhances the strength of a Pokémon is practically a bug.

When two Pokémon of equal strength battle, one of them, after Mega Evolution, can completely dominate the other.

That's a comprehensive upgrade in capabilities.

Although the price of the Beedrill Mega Evolution Stone might be relatively lower, the price of the Scizor Mega Evolution Stone can completely make up for the difference, and even leave you with some money to spare.

This big red guy is one of the most powerful Bug-type Pokémon.

Moreover, compared to Beedrill, which generally has lower aptitude, Scizor has a significantly higher probability of producing individuals with high aptitude.

But for Tetsuya, none of these things mattered.

That ice stone with a quality of 96 was his real purpose for coming here today.

One second I was wondering whether to ask Kona, and the next second I was greeted with a surprise.

Sure enough, life is full of fun, and Zhe was very happy.

"Compared to the Thunder Stone and Water Stone, the Ice Stone has a very small audience in Johto, so its price is slightly lower."

But it certainly won't be much cheaper, given the quality.

Just in case, I'd better..."

He began preparing in advance, anticipating any eventuality.

After a long while, just before the auction was about to begin, Tetsuya leisurely turned to the last page.

"List of Unknown Items"

This is its name.

"...

Mysterious Crystal (A crystal ball unearthed from the ground, with a hard texture; although its surface is covered with rocks and dust, it is very beautiful; its effects and uses are unknown.), Rarity: Four stars.

Celestial Flute (A flute capable of producing heavenly sounds that resonate through the heavens; its creator and creation date are unknown; it is said that skilled players can produce exceptionally beautiful melodies; note: its effect on elves is unknown, and it cannot awaken them), Rarity: Three stars.

......"

Chapter 381 The Auction Above

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"Okay, congratulations to the customer at table 76 for winning this round of the bid. Our staff will complete the transaction with you shortly. Please wait a moment."

The rest of you, please don't be impatient, we'll continue the auction.