“Is this a green baby dinosaur?”
Lin Sheng stared curiously at the image displayed in the Pokédex.
Chen Yun was equally puzzled. It looked like a bipedal reptile, vaguely resembling the baby dinosaurs from animated shows they used to watch as kids.
“Boss, can you take a look at this for my cousin?”
Lin Sheng called out to Gu Xin, who was busy packaging Energy Cubes.
“Sure, let me see.”
Gu Xin walked over, took one look at the Pokédex, and his eyebrows twitched.
“Larvitar…”
He licked his lips, his gaze lingering on the image of the Larvitar with a peculiar glint. Well, well.
This was the second Larvitar drawn in three days. The previous customer had been scared off by its price tag...
“Boss, you look surprised,” Chen Yun noted the shift in Gu Xin's expression.
“Ah, Mr. Chen, you've drawn an extraordinary Pokémon,” Gu Xin said with a smile.
“This baby dinosaur is amazing?” Lin Sheng asked hesitantly, unsure if Gu Xin's words were merely flattery or hinted at something more.
“Don't worry, I'm not joking. This little one is outstanding in every sense of the word,” Gu Xin said, his tone sincere and deliberate.
“Could you explain it to us, boss?” Chen Yun was intrigued. After all, this was the Pokémon he'd drawn, and he wanted to understand its value.
“Of course. Let me give you a simple comparison,” Gu Xin began thoughtfully.
“Pokémon are truly magical creatures, as you must have realized by now. Every Pokémon is a born fighter, equipped with unique elemental powers, moves, and abilities. They're practically made for Pokémon battles.”
“Despite their diversity, they all fall under the unified category of Pokémon. But within this group, there are always those that stand out as the pinnacle of their kind.”
Gu Xin spoke clearly and at a measured pace, and both Lin Sheng and Chen Yun listened intently.
“To put it simply, just as our world has mythical beings like dragons, phoenixes, and qilins—beings revered and admired in legend—Pokémon also have their own legendary entities.
“These Pokémon possess incredible powers. Some can resurrect the dead, control the oceans, guard the planet from the ozone layer, or govern time, space, and antimatter.”
“These are the Legendary Pokémon, often revered as gods,” Gu Xin explained with a smile.
“So, this one…” Chen Yun's breathing quickened. He wasn't sure if Gu Xin's description was exaggerated, but what if it was true?
Lin Sheng's eyes burned with excitement.
“No, Larvitar is not a Legendary Pokémon,” Gu Xin clarified with a shake of his head.
“Legendary Pokémon possess unimaginable powers and are practically untraceable. However, there's another group within the Pokémon world that stands at the peak, just below the Legendaries.”
“These Pokémon are so powerful that they're often considered second only to gods. They're known as pseudo-legendary Pokémon.”
“And Larvitar is the pre-evolved form of one such pseudo-legendary Pokémon.”
Lin Sheng stared at the image of Larvitar in the Pokédex.
“A pseudo-legendary Pokémon!”
Lin Sheng exclaimed, his voice full of awe. Holy crap!
The title alone—pseudo-legendary, near-divine—was dripping with prestige. Just below a god! How strong must that be?
Damn it!
Chen Yun must have struck gold today. Drawing Larvitar in one try? Unbelievable luck! Lin Sheng felt a pang of jealousy.
“Boss, I'm taking this Larvitar! What's the price?”
Chen Yun's chest rose and fell as he steadied his emotions, but his determination was firm. This Larvitar was non-negotiable—it was his.
To draw Larvitar on his first try? This had to be fate! And only a pseudo-legendary like Larvitar was worthy of someone like him!
“The price for Larvitar?”
Gu Xin paused for a moment before answering.
“Sixty million.”
Hissss—
Lin Sheng sucked in a sharp breath.
Sixty… million?
Chen Yun was equally stunned by the figure.
“Boss, are you sure there isn't a mistake?” Lin Sheng asked in disbelief.
What the hell? Sixty million was outrageous. Both of his foxes together hadn't cost more than 400,000.
Sixty million! Most people couldn't earn that in a lifetime—or even several lifetimes! A high-earning professional with an annual salary of a million would have to work sixty years without spending a dime to reach that amount.
“No mistake. It's sixty million, and that's already a discounted price,” Gu Xin replied calmly.
“This shop operates with integrity; I guarantee Larvitar is worth every cent. I'm not overcharging you,” he said firmly, his tone earnest.
“And I'll be honest—if you were to draw Larvitar again in the future, its price would only go higher.”
Gu Xin's voice was steady, and his sincerity was clear.
This was why the previous customer who had drawn Larvitar had left cursing Gu Xin as a “lunatic.” For many, this price tag seemed like sheer madness.
But Gu Xin knew the truth: Larvitar was absolutely worth it. Even in the Pokémon world, Larvitar was an incredibly rare pseudo-legendary Pokémon, found only in the depths of Mt. Silver.
Furthermore, the Larvitar in Gu Xin's shop came with exceptional stats and potential, making it even more valuable. And while sixty million was its current price, as Pokémon grew more popular in this world, Gu Xin wouldn't hesitate to price it at 100 million in the future.
“Sixty million…”
Chen Yun frowned slightly, his gaze shifting between Gu Xin and the Pokédex.
Sixty million was no small sum, even for him. His company's current valuation was only thirty million—selling it wouldn't even cover the cost of this Larvitar.
Still, his family had the wealth to spare. If he asked his parents, his father would certainly agree.
But he hesitated. Deeply.
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