SWNOVELXO Chapter 53: 53. Your Uncle is Still Your Uncle
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There was still some time before the next match, so Marcus opened the PokeTrader forum.
As expected, the sale post he had put up earlier had received quite a few replies, with the highest bid reaching 120,000 PD.
A normal intermediate Fire Stone typically sells for 130,000 to 140,000 PD at the PokeMart, so Marcus didn't hesitate and immediately contacted the user named 'Your Uncle is Still Your Uncle'.
Marcus: "Hello, this price is very suitable. How do we trade?"
"I'll transfer the money directly to you. Just send a PokeExpress delivery to Villa 16 on Lily of the Valley Island. Make it quick!"
As soon as the other party finished sending the message, Marcus received a text message: "Your PokeBank card has received 120,000 PD. Please check your PokeWallet for details..."
"Tsk... This must be a rich person..." Marcus shook his head, giving the money before even receiving the goods.
After replying to the message, Marcus opened the PokeExpress APP and entered the address for Lily of the Valley Island.
"Huh... This place...?"
Marcus suddenly remembered that Lily of the Valley Island was the location of the Sinnoh Pokemon League!
In the anime, Ash also participated in the Lily of the Valley Conference...
In other words... this person's residence is within the Pokemon League?
Then....
"Your Uncle is Still Your Uncle? Buying a Fire Stone... Could this person be the Fire-type Elite Four member, Flint?!"
The more Marcus thought about it, the more likely it seemed.
His fingers tapped on the phone, and soon, he found Flint's residence, which was indeed Villa 16 on Lily of the Valley Island!
"Hiss... It really is Flint himself..."
"Wait a minute... So, Flint has a large demand for Fire Stones?"
Marcus immediately guessed Flint's current situation.
That's right, as the Fire-type Elite Four member, he would naturally have a large demand for Fire Stones, and judging by the other party's attitude, it seemed he was in urgent need!
With this thought, Marcus immediately sent the other party a picture.
Three crystal-clear, fiery red crystals, which were the three top-grade Fire Stones Whitney had prepared for him!
The other party replied almost instantly: "Top-grade Fire Stones?? Name your price, I'll take all three!"
Just as expected!
It's important to know that while top-grade Fire Stones are indeed hard to find on the market, they are also items that ordinary people wouldn't choose.
After all, civilian Trainers are worried about food and Potions, let alone the expense of evolution stones.
Judging by the other party's tone, this person was likely Flint!
Marcus was overjoyed. If all went well, he should be able to get a large sum of money!
"Hmm... I remember, Flint has a straightforward and impulsive personality?" Marcus pondered for a while and sent a message: "One price, 1,400,000!"
After sending it, Marcus stared at the screen, waiting for the other party's reply.
From Flint's behavior, it was clear that he was in a hurry to get them.
So Marcus was gambling, betting that he urgently needed Fire Stones and was forced to look for them on the forum because the department store couldn't supply them quickly enough!
As for top-grade Fire Stones, their market price is around 300,000 PD, but they have always been very scarce.
Therefore, selling them at a premium is common.
Of course, Marcus's 1,400,000 PD was already more than double the market price...
The main point was to take advantage of the situation!
"Whoa... You really dare to ask for that much! Alright, just mail them all together! The money has already been transferred, take a look."
"Your PokeBank card has received 1,400,000 PD. Please check your PokeWallet for details..."
As expected, the other party didn't say much and directly transferred another 1,400,000 PD.
The phone's announcement drew the attention of many Trainers, and Marcus felt a little awkward, so he set his phone to silent and then called a PokeExpress service to pick up the package.
"Thankfully, this is the Pokemon world... Where things like murder, robbery, and deception are rare..." Marcus sighed with emotion and opened the System panel.
He didn't choose to directly break through Lopunny's talent limit.
After all, at this stage, over a million PD could be used for many things for Marcus.
Moreover, even if he broke through, he wouldn't have enough money and talent points to continue improving.
It would be better to get something that could immediately improve combat power.
He opened the training panel and selected Indeedee.
[Ding, training target Indeedee, analyzing...]
Pros and Cons Analysis: Excellent talent, possesses a hidden ability and intelligence exceeding that of humans. Special Attack and Speed are outstanding, but defensive stats are weak, making it suitable for kiting, turret, and other tactics. Close combat is a significant weakness that cannot be ignored.
Summary: A newly born high-quality little maid, with high intelligence and telepathic ability, she can handle all daily chores. In training, she can easily master different moves, and in battle, she can execute commands and tactics well.
[Ding, diagnosis complete. Please confirm whether to generate a training plan...]
"Confirm!"
[100,000 PD have been consumed. Indeedee training plan is generating...]
[Generation complete. Please check it yourself...]
[Indeedee Initial Training Plan]
Ability Training: The Psychic Surge ability requires at least a proficient level in the Psychic Terrain move to be activated normally.
Training Methods: Self-learn the Psychic Terrain move and maintain its activation in daily life; assist training by holding items like Terrain Extender, etc.
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Seeing the first section, Marcus was stunned.
Unlike in the game where abilities can be triggered easily, in the real world, Pokemon abilities require a threshold to be activated.
Whether it's Lopunny's Speed Boost ability, Indeedee's Psychic Surge ability, or Chimchar's Blaze ability in the anime, all require training to be mastered.
Marcus grinned: "So, having Dolliv train the proficiency of Grassy Terrain in advance was a happy accident..."
After evolving, Dolliv's early ability will become Seed Sower. Taking damage can create Grassy Terrain under its feet, which is a very powerful ability.
Continuing to look down:
Affection Cultivation: Indeedee will diligently take care of people and Pokemon everywhere to seek happy feelings such as joy and gratitude. It is recommended to provide it with as many opportunities to help others as possible and praise it.
(ps: Using this little maid to your heart's content will quickly increase her affection for you~)
Move Training
① Move Proficiency Improvement:
Stored Power: Select more than 20 different support heroes in League of Legends matches and win with each.
——'The heart that lights up will not easily go out~'
Psych Up: Watch 10 positive and encouraging videos on the PokeTube platform every day for a week.
——PokeTube, letting everyone see and connect to a bigger world.
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② Expanding the Move Pool:
Gravity: Study the Physics textbook (People's Education Edition, Compulsory 1) and complete the exercises in the 'Gravity' chapter with an accuracy rate of no less than 80%.
——'Newton: Do you still remember the fear of being dominated by me?'
Hyper Voice: Sing the classic song "Under the Flying Clouds" completely without going off-key.
——'Under the flying clouds, the home I thought I had forgotten, speaks in my ears, telling me not to worry about the pain and fear...'
Psyshock: In the League of Legends game, skillfully use Ctrl+3 to taunt or display the 'Weak' emote for mental attack, causing the opponent to break down 20 times.
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Talent Cultivation
① Talent Point Allocation: Improve Special Attack talent.
② Surpassing Species Talent (This function is unlocked when talent is full)