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Chapter 281: The "Evil" League!
Chapter 281: The "Evil" League!
The Quartz Conference officially came to a close.
As the first-time participant and champion, Jinghe had created quite a stir at the conference, generating numerous hot topics and an immense amount of buzz.
For instance, there were discussions about his 'Zero-Loss Victory over All Opponents', 'The Countless Aurora Shields', 'Tactical Gramps the Gigantamax Ghastly', and 'The Secret of the Legendary Beast Tamer' among others.
Whether it was the live audience or those watching the broadcast, everyone recognized this champion for his exceptional skills and charisma.
Admittedly, although Jinghe had already gained some fame beforehand, his current popularity far surpassed what it was before.
Numerous advertisers had already approached him proactively.
After all, the Pokemon world was still a place filled with passion for Pokemon battles, and these battles were always the mainstream trend.
There was one more thing worth mentioning.
That was the runner-up of the conference, Gudrian.
Before the finals, some might have doubted his capabilities, but after the finals concluded, all doubts vanished.
Because he was the only participant in the entire Quartz Conference who had witnessed all five of Jinghe's Pokemon in action!
Even the third-place Raiden had only seen Gramps, the Gigantamax Ghastly.
The value of this achievement was undeniable!
Leaving the bustling arena behind, Jinghe and his large group headed for a celebratory dinner, a feast to commemorate their victory.
Initially, the group suggested that Jinghe should cook, as his culinary skills were widely acknowledged.
However, with so many people, he didn't want to exhaust himself by preparing a grand meal right after the intense competition.
So, he promptly suggested going to a hotel instead.
In the end, considering his likely exhaustion, everyone reluctantly agreed.
"Miss Joy, I'll leave it to you," Jinghe said.
Before the dinner, Jinghe made a trip to the Pokemon Center. Although the little ones weren't severely injured, they had expended a significant amount of energy.
While waiting, Professor Oak mentioned that he would take Jinghe to meet the League's dedicated reward distribution staff.
Through this staff, Jinghe could directly exchange his prize for equivalent rewards, including but not limited to Technical Machines, Pokemon items, and materials.
Jinghe immediately asked, "Can't I just receive the cash prize directly?"
Professor Oak replied, "Of course you can. However, if you choose items or materials, the League is willing to offer a slightly higher value than the total prize money. They won't be too strict about it."
Moreover, the items exchanged through the League were undoubtedly of the highest quality and the lowest price.
But if he opted for cash, it would be a straightforward one million and two hundred thousand League Coins.
Well, after Professor Oak's explanation, even a fool would know which option to choose.
In the end, it was all about earning money to buy things for the little ones.
After expressing his gratitude to Miss Joy, Jinghe followed Professor Oak into a luxurious building.
"Congratulations on your championship, Jinghe!" a League staff member recognized him instantly.
Upon learning that he was there to redeem his prize, the staff member promptly presented a list.
"According to the rules of the organizing committee and the League, you can choose any prize you desire, and we will try to equalize the value of the rewards as much as possible," the staff member explained.
The list included almost all common and rare items, except for Mega Stones, Key Stones, Z-Crystals, Dynamax Bands, and Mega Bracelets.
First, Jinghe chose a Poison Orb for Gramps, the Gigantamax Ghastly.
The previous one had already been digested by Gramps.
Then, he selected an Ice Stone for Ice Nine-Tails.
After evolving, Ice Nine-Tails wouldn't have to worry about evolving anymore, and the Ice Stone, a high-purity Ice-type item, would be a valuable asset for the current Nine-Tails.
"For Xiao Chui Mei, this should be the most suitable item for her. She'll definitely love it," Jinghe thought.
The item was Compound Metal.
[Compound Metal: A high-purity rare metal, repeatedly forged and hammered from numerous rare metals, enables Steelix to evolve into Steelixite!]
This was an extremely high-purity rare metal, and even Da Wu's family might not be able to obtain it easily.
"This piece of metal must have cost the entire conference prize money," Jinghe thought to himself, but he still chose it without hesitation.
Professor Oak had mentioned the possibility of a higher value, so if necessary, Jinghe could always negotiate later.
If all else failed, he could even owe Professor Oak.
It wouldn't be easy to find such an item again in the future.
Jinghe also chose a Mystic Drop for Hachubo.
He felt that the Mystic Drop would be more suitable for Hachubo than a Dragon Fang or Dragon Scale at this point.
[Mystic Drop: A droplet-shaped gem that increases the power of Water-type moves when held.]
For the Bear Apprentice, considering its battle style and current condition, Jinghe selected the Evolution Stone.
[Evolution Stone: A Pokemon holding this item will have its Defense and Special Defense increased by 50% if it can evolve.]
This was an incredibly powerful item.
Jinghe had considered searching for it before, but either he couldn't find it or the price was too high for him to afford.
"That's about it," Jinghe said after making his selections.
The staff member took the list from Jinghe and was startled upon seeing the chosen materials.
(End of Chapter)"Jing, Jinghe, the grand prize for the conference championship is ten million, not twenty million," he stammered.
Wow.
Among these items, the cheapest one turned out to be the Poison Orb chosen for Gramps!
The most expensive, without a doubt, was the Compound Metal, the rarest and hardest to obtain. It's almost impossible to find in nature, and even human technology struggles to replicate it perfectly.
Next in line were the Mystic Drop, Evolution Stone, and Ice Stone.
"Ahem."
Jinghe coughed, glancing at Professor Oak beside him.
"Hahaha!" Professor Oak burst into a hearty laugh, "Let's make an exception this time."
Jinghe's face turned red with embarrassment.
Professor Oak, you're pulling strings without any subtlety at all.
"Oh, right."
The staff member suddenly realized something and, after searching on the computer, exclaimed:
"Last time, Jinghe, you helped locate the Ancient Pokemon Ruins, and that reward can be added to this prize."
Jinghe's eyes lit up at this news.
So, it's true.
In life, it's always good to do more good deeds.
"Plus, Professor Oak's favor..." The staff member trailed off, suddenly realizing they might have said too much.
"Ahem," he coughed, then continued, "Well, Mr. Jinghe, you still need to pay two million League Coins."
Jinghe: "..."
Professor Oak, your favor isn't worth much, it seems.
"Can I put it on credit?" Jinghe asked.
"Of course."
The League staff member agreed without hesitation this time.
"With your status, Mr. Jinghe, you can have a five-million-coin interest-free limit."
Hmm.
Jinghe smacked his lips.
He never thought he could get by on his reputation in the League.
"If there are no issues, I can get these items for you right now."
"Wait a moment," Jinghe called out to stop him.
Amidst the confused gazes of the staff member and Professor Oak, he tilted his head slightly and said,
"Since we're putting it on credit, let's go all the way. I'll also exchange some materials."
???
Huh?
As he exited the League building, Jinghe suddenly realized an issue.
He came to the Quartz Conference to make money.
How did he end up owing the League five million coins?
"It feels like I've been scammed."
He suddenly recalled the feeling of overspending on in-game purchases in his past life.
The "evil" League!
"Oh well, the TV drama sponsorship money will be here in a couple of days, and the League does have the lowest prices for item exchanges."
A rare opportunity.
After exchanging the items mentioned earlier, Jinghe also traded for a batch of small Dark Stones, Ice Stones, Thunder Stones, Water Stones, and small Awakening Stones.
These were "snacks" for the little ones.
Moreover, after the conference, his fame skyrocketed, and he seized the momentum to open the Pokemon Psychology Clinic, which should also bring in some income.
Combining the cafe and the clinic would ensure a steady income.
"It's all small change!"
Jinghe, for once, was feeling generous.
At worst, he could always perform!
With his newfound fame from the conference, he could expect many invitations to exhibition matches.
That's another way to earn money.
Back at the Pokemon Center, he retrieved all the little ones.
After distributing the exchanged items to them, the little Pokemon were thrilled.
They felt that this conference was truly worthwhile.
Not only did they get to battle to their heart's content, but they also acquired so many great items.
Gramps even asked Jinghe:
"Huh? What competition are we entering next?"
He was already thinking about the next competition after the Poke Ball Cup?
"We'll talk about it later."
Jinghe could only respond with this vague answer.
He wasn't even sure if they would compete again.
This time, he joined the Quartz Conference purely because he had inadvertently collected too many Kanto region Gym Badges, unknowingly accumulating five or six of them.
The conference's enticing rewards also played a part in his decision to sign up.
Future competitions would depend on the badges.
However, Jinghe had witnessed the growth in strength and abilities of his little Pokemon.
In the future, it might not be impossible for them to challenge the Champions with their fists and feet.
But Pokemon aren't just tools for battle.
Compared to all that, Jinghe cared more about whether the little ones were happy, well-fed, and sleeping soundly.
Occasional battles and activities were beneficial, though.
They not only helped the little Pokemon expend excess energy but also brought in many valuable items.
Take this Quartz Conference, for example.
The rewards were incredibly generous!
Not only did he obtain precious and rare items, but he also acquired a Silver Feather and a Flareon's feather.
Although he didn't know their use yet.
Inside Jinghe's inner pocket, the Rainbow Feather glowed faintly, while the Silver Feather seemed calm or perhaps "restrained."
Rainbow Feather: "What's troubling you?"
Silver Feather: "???"
Arriving at the Contestant Village, Jinghe heard the "boom" of Pokemon battles from a distance.
Upon closer inspection, he was surprised to find that Ash was sparring with Sha Jia's Bulbasaur!
In Sha Jia's words, if one wants to become a Trainer without an initial Pokemon, they can only rely on their own body.
Ash had the potential to become a top fighter, and this was an opportunity to develop his skills.
No, Aunt Hana, aren't you worried that Ash might get knocked out?
(Chapter End)
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