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Chapter 589: Redemption and Spending!
Chapter 589: Redemption and Spending!
Clang, clang, clang...
Early in the morning, the sound of blacksmithing filled Jinghe's residence, a pleasant melody to some.
Genggui floated over to the floor-to-ceiling window and dramatically drew back the curtains, flooding the room with golden sunlight. It then floated over to Jinghe, its tongue extended playfully towards his cheek.
Jinghe, with his eyes closed, quickly grabbed the blanket and blocked Genggui's playful lick.
The purple-skinned little chubby Pokemon was persistent, changing angles to continue its licking, but Jinghe skillfully dodged and blocked its attempts by rolling over and pulling the blanket up.
Despite having his eyes closed, he managed to evade and block all of Genggui's licks, a skill that would surely embarrass the Pokemon he had faced in battles.
His movements were so fluid and practiced, it was almost painful to watch.
"Hng!" Genggui pouted, hands on its hips, clearly dissatisfied.
Jinghe, you've changed. Before, I could lick you at will, but now you dodge every time.
Jinghe, still hidden under the blanket with his eyes closed, let out a long yawn.
In response to Genggui's complaint, he thought, Oh, Genggui, my cherry blossoms are running low. I need to use them sparingly.
"Lotom, what time is it?" Jinghe's lazy voice came from under the blanket.
"It's exactly 8:00 a.m., Lotom!"
The Lotom, disguised as a clock on the bedside table, floated up.
"Hmm, is it already 8 a.m.?" Jinghe stretched lazily and sat up.
After waking up, he went through his morning routine of washing up and having breakfast.
Crunch, crunch...
Yuki sat at the dining table, devouring large chunks of ore with loud crunches.
You wouldn't believe it, but despite the noise and the size of the ore it was eating, Yuki didn't leave a single crumb or speck of dust on the table.
This little guy's appetite was becoming more and more outrageous.
Jinghe averted his gaze.
I can't watch this anymore; it's like watching money being eaten.
"Chomp!"
Giant Forger finished its breakfast with a clatter and hopped down from the table. After putting away the dishes in the kitchen, it immediately grabbed its hammer and resumed its rhythmic clanging.
The Crimson Blade Phantom's armor had been repaired, but the impressions on the hammer seemed to indicate that it was time to replenish its resources.
"Hng?"
"Roar."
Genggui and Martial Bear whispered to each other, their large heads close together.
"Hng?" (Bear, when it's eating, does it take off its mask?)
"Roar." (I don't know, it's too fast to tell.)
"Hng?" (You think it has big buck teeth under that mask?)
"Roar, roar?" (Really?)
"Hng." (Bear, you go and give it some energy blocks to see how it eats.)
Following their gaze, Jinghe looked over at the Crimson Blade Phantom sitting nearby, its head bowed low.
It was eating charcoal.
But as the charcoal decreased, it was still impossible to see how the Crimson Blade Phantom was eating it. All that could be discerned was a faint, hazy darkness covering its face.
Then, at Genggui's urging, Bear went to offer some energy blocks to the Crimson Blade Phantom. Jinghe didn't pay attention to what happened next, but he couldn't help but look up.
This is tough.
Life is really tough.
With each blink, a small fortune seemed to disappear.
Yuki was growing, and its appetite for ore seemed insatiable.
Although Giant Forger's metal needs were temporarily satisfied, Jinghe suspected it wouldn't be long before it needed more.
Genggui, Rapid Dragon, and Martial Bear, these big eaters, the Crimson Blade Phantom required charcoal, and Ice Nine-Tails needed non-melting ice...
Jinghe took a deep breath.
Thankfully, it's time to collect the prize money.
As the champion, the 50 million prize money should be enough for a good celebration.
After breakfast, at the Flying Cloud Arena...
"Teacher Jinghe, here's your prize money."
A staff member handed Jinghe a slip to sign, and the bank transfer details appeared on his phone.
[Your account has received 50,000,000 Union Coins. Remaining balance: 55,440,992 Union Coins]
Jinghe exhaled in relief.
Finally, some breathing room.
"Huh? Teacher Jinghe, you're the same as me!" Da Ye sneaked a peek at Jinghe's message.
"The same?"
How could the champion's prize money be the same as the quarter-finalist's?
"Yeah, there are some zeros and some whole numbers." Da Ye showed Jinghe his phone.
Jinghe: ". . ."
"Wu Song, Big Sis, they all have zeros, nice and neat."
Jinghe: ". . ."
Da Ye, you're not making any sense. If we didn't have some money left, I'd show you what the 'Lawless Gang' is all about!
"Dagu, aren't you going to check?"
Jinghe watched as Da Ye approached Da Wu, who had just finished signing and was standing to the side. Jinghe couldn't help but ask, "What's the prize money?"
Da Wu smiled slightly and said, "It's just a string of numbers."
Jinghe: ". . ."
Jinghe, you should just destroy it!
"Aside from the prize money, there are also some rewards. Teacher Jinghe, you can choose them yourselves," the staff member said with a smile.
In this regard, the organizers were quite generous.
They had TM machines, materials, and items—everything one could need.
As the champion, Jinghe's share was relatively higher.
And regarding what to redeem, Jinghe had already made up his mind.
This share was simply not enough.
Genggui's 'Candy Beans' and Dark Stone, Ice Ninetales' Unmelting Ice, Giant Forger's Precious Metal, Rapid Dragon's Dragon Scale, Crimson Blade Phantom's Charcoal, Yuki's Ore...
It seemed that Martial Bear's training under Bear Instructor was the most reassuring.
But in reality, it was not the case.
Not to mention the Bear Instructor's rigorous training day and night, but also the issue of energy intake, which was twice as high as that of other Pokemon.
Even the Bear Instructor's Trait Energy Cube required the use of a specific Berry—the Lomi Berry, which was not much cheaper than Yuki's ore.
【Lomi Berry: When hit by an effective Fairy-type move, it can reduce the damage received.】
Whether in Powerful Strike or Combo Stream mode, the Bear Instructor was weak against Fairy-type moves, and in Powerful Strike mode, it was four times weaker. This called for proper 'supplementation' to improve resistance, just like Yuki.
But the Lomi Berry, which resisted Fairy-type moves, was, without exaggeration, the most expensive Berry, aside from the rare ones.
Low yield, high demand, and an extremely high price.
It was only because Jinghe had contacted (or rather, befriended) the largest fruit farmer in the Kalos region, Grandpa Fu, that he was able to obtain enough Lomi Berries.
So.
Take a look.
The organizers' share was meager, not nearly enough for Jinghe's little ones to enjoy.
In the end, Jinghe had to add nearly eight million in cash to barely purchase the necessary materials and items.
Emphasize this:
Even in poverty, education must be prioritized!
Aside from the essential materials, Jinghe also redeemed several TM machines, primarily for Yuki.
These included the Steel-type move Iron Defense and the Dark-type move Roar.
Iron Defense was a move Jinghe thought Yuki could learn when he was, ahem, battling against Akai and Ao Ryoku.
It wasn't about achieving an 'Iron Defense' state, but it could enhance Yuki's Physical Defense.
After all, Yuki had consumed so many ores, making its skin incredibly tough, which was perfect for improving its Physical Defense.
Additionally, some ores contain varying amounts of metal elements, and using these to assist in training Iron Defense could yield twice the results with half the effort, eliminating the need for separate materials for learning.
As for the Dark-type move Roar, Yuki is currently a Ground/Rock-type, but it will eventually evolve into Banette.
When that happens, its type will change to Rock/Dark.
This type change will inevitably cause a period of adjustment, so learning some Dark-type moves in advance can help avoid potential issues.
Moreover, Yuki likes to roar occasionally, and with Roar, it might produce unexpected results.
Roar can lower the opponent's Special Attack, indirectly enhancing Yuki's Special Defense.
With Iron Defense for Physical Defense and Roar to lower the opponent's Special Attack, it's a perfect combination!
Not a single mistake, a flawless redemption!
Redemption complete.
Jinghe looked at his phone, showing a remaining balance of over forty million Union Coins, and heaved a sigh of relief. He felt emptied out, entering a time of wisdom without desire.
Just missing a cigarette.
Soon.
Xihuona and the others also finished their redemptions.
It was time for the group to part ways temporarily.
Ado and Cona, the bickering duo, boarded a plane together, leaving Jinghe genuinely concerned for the other passengers. If these two started a fight on the plane, it would likely make the headlines tomorrow.
Next, Dante and Kiban from the Galar region, Kalos's Karlie and Patchira, Wu Song and Aoliu, also left on Da Wu's private plane. Da Wu could give them a ride.
In the Unova wilderness, a jeep was driving.
"Teacher Jinghe, look! There's a group of Magby over there!"
Da Ye excitedly poked his head out of the passenger seat, pointing to a group of Magby at the foot of the mountain in the distance, seemingly gathered for a meal.
The Fire-type Pokemon, Magcargo, is a group of creatures resembling anteaters, capable of spewing scorching flames from their abdomens, melting and absorbing metals.
They are the natural predators of the Steel-type Pokemon, Forretress.
Where Magcargo gathers, one might find Forretress or metal-rich ores.
However, Jinghe couldn't bring himself to care much at the moment.
He propped his arm against his head, leaning against the driver's window with a wry expression.
Initially, Da Ye had planned to return to Sinnoh with Wu Song and the others.
But upon learning that Jinghe and Xihuona were heading to Einroudak for a celebration, and that it was a Battle Celebration, he immediately decided to stay and join them!
Battling!
That was Da Ye's passion.
If it were just that, Jinghe could have taken Da Ye to an uninhabited area and kicked him out of the car.
The problem was that Da Ye wasn't the only one accompanying them.
He slightly lifted his head, using the rearview mirror to catch a glimpse of Xihuona and Jiadeliya whispering in the backseat.
Noticing his gaze, Jiadeliya also looked into the rearview mirror, giving Jinghe a stern look before demonstratively holding Xihuona's hand.
Jinghe: "..."
Xihuona returned his gaze with a smile.
Jinghe shook his head.
You two, being such third wheels... Jiadeliya was doing it on purpose, but as for Da Ye...
Da Ye, I, Jing, will remember this grudge!
If they encountered the "Black and White Hero" incident during this trip to Einroudak, then...
"Lotom, auto-drive, speed mode." Jinghe instructed.
"Roger, Lotom!"
Vrrrr! Vrrrrrr!
The jeep's engine roared to life, and the vehicle surged forward.
Jinghe's expression changed, and he quickly said, "Steady mode!"
"Roger, Lotom."
At that moment—
"Waaaaa!"
A sudden shriek came from above; apparently, the Salamence had some issue, maybe choking while flying or inhaling a gust of wind, and was now falling uncontrollably.
"Teacher Jinghe, your Salamence is falling!" Da Ye shouted.
"It's fine," Jinghe said calmly, his face expressionless.
Unfazed.
Having 'overdrawn' so much luck during the competition, a mere choking incident wasn't a big deal.
Not getting struck by lightning was already considered good luck.
This was why Jinghe preferred driving over flying on the Salamence.
"Waaaaa!"
The Salamence's cheerful voice sounded again, and it seemed to recover, flying back into the sky.
Jinghe's phone suddenly rang, and when he answered it, he saw that it was Xin Li.
Why was she calling him out of the blue? Was it about Bopi's enrollment? With Bopi's abilities, she shouldn't need Jinghe's intervention, and Director Minjiang should have the discernment to see that.
He pressed the answer button.
"Teacher Jinghe, it's Xin Li. I forgot to tell you something. Our club president asked us to deliver something to you. Are you still in Flying Cloud City?"
The League President of the Paldea region?
Champion Yashi?
She was a figure comparable to Chairman Rose.
Chairman Rose, as the League President of the Galar region, had the Maro-Kaross Group under his command, covering the entire Galar region.
And what about Yashi?
The League President and Champion of the Paldea region! A person in charge of both administration and operations.
"I've already left Flying Cloud City."
"You've left?"
"Well, is it valuable? If it's not too precious, you can have it delivered to the Pokemon Center in Einroudak, and I'll pick it up when I get there." Jinghe suggested.
"It's not too valuable," Xin Li said. "It's just a Dynamax Crystal."
A Dynamax Crystal?
That was equivalent to encountering Da Wu in a game and having him casually hand over an extremely rare Super Fossil.
What a generous boss!
"Alright, I'll have it delivered to the Pokemon Center in Einroudak. The Dynamax Crystal can only be used once." Xin Li instructed.
Before Jinghe could say anything polite, Xin Li hurriedly added, "My plane is about to arrive, so I won't keep you, Teacher Jinghe. President Yashi said that if you're interested, you can try researching it, and you're always welcome to visit the Paldea region."
(End of Chapter)
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