Pokemon: How Are You Cultivating Immortality in the Pokemon World?

It was too late to cancel, as it would damage the Black Market's reputation. If everyone did that, the Deep Blue Black Market would be finished.

After much deliberation, Qu Suxin sighed with worry.

"In that case, let's increase our defensive strength during the auction."

"Yes."

The female secretary nodded and respectfully withdrew.

…………

The Deep Blue Black Market auction usually takes place on the third day, lasting approximately two hours, specifically starting at 2 PM.

So, on the second day, Lu Li didn't go out, but stayed with Yao Yifei to wait for the auction to begin.

Yao Yifei was giving Lu Li a "pep talk" to prepare him so he wouldn't be too discouraged.

"This time, our main goal is to broaden our horizons. Don't even think about bidding. Those who can attend the auction are basically richer than us and have better things."

Lu Li nodded.

He was aware of his own limitations. After all, why should his sixteen years of hard study compare to generations of accumulation?

The two first took the elevator to the sixth floor. After showing their auction invitations, a waiter who was waiting there respectfully led them into another elevator.

Led by the waiter, the two arrived at a small private room.

The entire auction hall didn't have connected seating; each attendee had a separate private room.

The overall design of the auction hall was oval-shaped, with individual private rooms surrounding the central auction stage.

These private rooms were made of special materials, rendering any spatial or mental detection skills useless.

The auction hall alone cost over 20 billion to build.

Yao Yifei sincerely praised, "The auction hall is really big."

"The Qu family really went all out," Lu Li nodded in agreement.

The room steward respectfully asked, "Honorable guests, there are still half an hour before the auction begins. Would you like any entertainment services?"

"No, thank you."

Yao Yifei immediately understood what kind of services were being offered, so she unhesitatingly refused on Lu Li's behalf.

Lu Li: "…"

Lu Li indicated that he still wanted to broaden his horizons.

However, after seeing the warning look in Yao Yifei's eyes, Lu Li reluctantly shut his mouth.

Perhaps feeling that her actions were too overbearing, Yao Yifei said with a red face, "If you're bored, I can provide some."

Hearing this, Lu Li's eyes lit up.

Could there be such a good thing?

"As a Coordinator, my dancing skills are world-class," Yao Yifei said, raising her chin.

"I really didn't know that," Lu Li said, looking at Yao Yifei with curiosity.

He rarely paid attention to entertainment-related matters, and he also rarely paid attention to Yao Yifei's reports, so naturally he didn't know that Yao Yifei could dance.

"Dancing, singing, acting, and arena performances are all required options for Coordinators, and I happen to be good at everything," Yao Yifei said, beaming with joy.

In the field of Coordinator, she had indeed achieved amazing accomplishments.

"You guys can leave first."

Yao Yifei said to the steward in the room.

The room steward immediately understood and quickly led the waiter out of the room.

Yao Yifei then released Espeon.

The two Pokémon danced gracefully in the room.

Yao Yifei's waist was as soft as a willow, yet it burst with amazing power in every jump. Her dance was like bamboo swaying in the wind, supple but not weak, firm but not stiff.

Her steps were light and agile, as if every note was dancing beneath her feet.

Lu Li finally experienced the joy of the ancients. So, in an era without cell phones and the internet, the ancients could be so happy?

After more than half an hour of high-intensity movement, Yao Yifei stopped, wiped the sweat from her forehead, and gently sat back down next to Lu Li.

"How is it? Isn't this better than the service you wanted?" Yao Yifei asked.

It was indeed very strong.

Lu Li nodded solemnly.

"Alright, the auction is about to begin," Yao Yifei suddenly said, looking ahead with a focused expression.

In front of the sofa was a huge transparent floor-to-ceiling window, allowing them to clearly see everything on the auction stage.

As the host announced the official start of the auction, he ordered the service staff to bring up the first item for auction.

"Pokémon Treasure—Fire Gem!"

"After being appraised by the auction's appraisers, this Fire Gem is of extremely high quality. The starting bid is 100 million, with a minimum increase of 1 million per bid."

"Now, let the auction begin!"

As the host announced the start of the auction, different prices were constantly being called out from various rooms.

Lu Li said softly, "Starting with a Pokémon Treasure, the items later must be even better."

He had participated in Jin Duoduo's auction before, and compared to the current auction, there was simply no comparison between the two.

"That's why I told you not to have any hope for this auction," Yao Yifei comforted him from the side.

Lu Li nodded.

In the end, the Fire Gem was auctioned off for 250 million.

Pokémon Treasures are generally rare and priceless. Although some people say that the price of a Pokémon Treasure is generally around 100 million, anyone who believes that is an idiot.

Lu Li, who hadn't seen much of the world, used to believe it.

But now…

"Damn it! Isn't this just an information cocoon? The aristocratic families and the League, you should all die!" Lu Li couldn't help but curse in his heart.

As the auction drew closer to the end, the value of the auction items became increasingly rare.

From Pokémon Treasures to King-level Breeding Notes, and then King-level Training Notes.

To Lu Li's surprise, in the circle of Elite Trainers, the King-level Breeding Notes and Training Notes were actually more valuable than Pokémon Treasures.

"How can King-level Trainer's Training Notes be more valuable than Pokémon Treasures?" Lu Li asked in confusion.

"King-level Breeding Notes may record unique methods of making some Pokémon items, and Training Notes may even record some unique secret techniques. Moreover, knowledge can be spread and doesn't decrease with each use."

Lu Li said, "But Pokémon Treasures are also non-renewable resources."

Hearing this, Yao Yifei smiled meaningfully and asked, "Who do you think these King-level Trainer's Notes would be most helpful to?"

Lu Li also fell into deep thought after hearing this.

Those who crave knowledge are definitely the commoners, because the aristocratic families have their own inheritances. They don't need the notes of other King-level Trainers, or rather, they don't need them as much.

Thinking of this, Lu Li suddenly understood.

Yao Yifei sneered, "This is also one of the methods used by aristocratic families to suppress commoner Trainers, and it is also one of the most effective methods."

In Lu Li's opinion, Pokémon Treasures were definitely more valuable than those King-level Trainer's Breeding Notes. The reason why he thought so was because he had a cheat.

But those commoner Trainers without cheats didn't think so.

The King-level Trainer's notebook actually sold for 300 million, and almost every Trainer's training notebook was priced around that.

"Aren't they afraid of being scammed?" Lu Li asked in confusion.

Yao Yifei shook her head, "For those wealthy families, being able to exchange 300 million for one-tenth of the knowledge of a King-level Trainer is a good deal."

"Moreover, this is the Qu family's auction house, so the reputation is still very guaranteed," Yao Yifei added.

"The next item for auction is a Gligar with King-level potential. The starting price is 200 million, with a minimum increase of 2 million per bid."

A new round of bidding began again.

Looking at the constantly rising numbers, Lu Li exclaimed, "This is too crazy, right?"

"This isn't crazy at all." Yao Yifei was a little eager to try, after all, she was originally a Flying-type Trainer.

Although Gliscor doesn't look good, it's at least not ugly.

King-level potential at the start meant that as long as it was properly nurtured, Gliscor would be at least King-level. If you add Pokémon Treasures, then it would be Champion-level.

Thinking of this, Yao Yifei was already very tempted.

However, seeing the increasingly outrageous bids outside, the flames in Yao Yifei's heart gradually cooled down.

It wasn't that she didn't have that much money. As a world-class Coordinator and part-time Gym Leader, her total net worth was already over 10 billion.

In most Gym Leaders, she could be considered wealthy.

But the problem was that Gliscor wasn't worth it.

In the end, Gliscor was auctioned off for 500 million.

"Are the prices of Pokémon with high potential that outrageous?" Lu Li couldn't help but ask.

"To be precise, it's the prices of Pokémon Eggs with high potential that are that outrageous," Yao Yifei explained.

Lu Li continued to ask, "Isn't it said that no one can detect the specific potential of Pokémon Eggs?"

"Didn't you hear what the host said? The offspring of a Champion-level Gliscor. They're being conservative when they say King-level," Yao Yifei rolled her eyes at Lu Li.

Lu Li, who was being looked down upon, muttered, "What if it mutates?"

"Professional Breeders have already checked the Pokémon Egg. It was sent to auction because there were no mutations," Yao Yifei explained.

Lu Li nodded and curiously looked at the next item for auction.

"Charmander Pokémon Egg, offspring of a King-level Charizard, starting price of 100 million…"

Lu Li: "…"

Towards the end, they had already started auctioning off the Pseudo-Legendary Pokémon Eggs.

"Dratini Pokémon Egg, parent's potential unknown, starting price of 100 million," the host announced.

Because the Dratini Pokémon Egg's parent's potential was unknown, there were fewer people bidding this time.

Hearing this, Lu Li quickly formed hand seals and opened his Spirit Sight.

King-level!

Lu Li's heart suddenly tightened. This was another opportunity to find a bargain.

Although it wasn't a big bargain, after all, the price of Pseudo-Legendaries was already outrageously high, but it was a Pseudo-Legendary, and one with Master-level potential.

Sensing the change in Lu Li's face, Yao Yifei asked, "What's wrong? Are you interested in this Pokémon Egg?"

Lu Li nodded.

Lu Li, who was about to speak, paused.

With his current assets, he definitely didn't have enough money to bid for a Pseudo-Legendary. After all, Aunt Liu Li only gave him 300 million in his bank card, and he had already used almost all of it.

"Do you like Dragonite?" Lu Li asked in return.

Yao Yifei smiled and nodded, "Dragonite looks silly and cute. I actually like it a lot, but I haven't been able to find a way to buy a Dratini. I'm lucky thanks to you today."

Lu Li nodded and said, "If you trust me, then bid for this Pokémon Egg. It's very suitable for you."

"Of course I trust you."

Yao Yifei rolled her eyes at Lu Li. Was she, Yao Yifei, the kind of person who didn't have a brain? After experiencing so much with you, would she still not trust your abilities?

"300 million!" Yao Yifei directly called out a price.

"310 million!"

"320 million!"

"400 million!" Yao Yifei quoted a price again.

"450 million!"

Seeing that there were still people chasing after her, Yao Yifei gritted her teeth and bid 500 million.

Although she had a net worth of 10 billion, most of it was real estate. Her actual liquid assets were only 700-800 million.

Taking out 500 million in one go was already a big deal for her.

"530 million!"

A member from another room quoted a price.

"550 million!"

In the end, only Yao Yifei and that persistent opponent were left.

Yao Yifei gritted her teeth and said, "600 million!"

This time, her competitor finally didn't quote a price, and Yao Yifei also breathed a heavy sigh of relief.

If it continued to climb, then she would have to mortgage some real estate.

After successfully bidding for this Pokémon Egg, Yao Yifei couldn't wait to ask, "Now can you tell me the potential of this Dratini?"

Lu Li: "King-level."

"Hiss~"

Yao Yifei sucked in a breath of cold air.

If there were Pokémon Treasures, Dragonite would be at least Master-level. A Dratini with King-level potential was much more valuable than a Pidgey with King-level potential.

"No wonder you told me to bid for it. It's finally my turn to find a bargain," Yao Yifei said excitedly.

Lu Li rolled his eyes at Yao Yifei. If he had that much money in his hand, would it be your turn to find this bargain?

The Dratini Pokémon Egg seemed to be just an appetizer. The real highlight was next.

After a Gible with King-level potential was pushed onto the auction stage, the atmosphere of the auction instantly reached a climax.

Everyone who participated in the auction went crazy. The Dratini Pokémon Egg was only auctioned for 600 million because people weren't sure of its potential.

But a Gible with King-level potential was definitely Master-level.

Yao Yifei said enviously, "Don't even think about this one. Next will be the competition between those aristocratic families. Let's just watch the show."

Lu Li nodded and stared intently at the two covered cages.

Although they were covered by cloth, Lu Li still saw the flash of divinity.

In other words, the things in those two cages might be divine objects, or even Mythical Pokémon!

It was impossible for divine objects to be kept in cages, so there was only one possibility.

The cages were very likely to contain Mythical Pokémon.

But how was that possible?

Even the dumbest prodigal in the world wouldn't sell Mythical Pokémon cubs.

As for whether the cages contained adult Mythical Pokémon?

Don't be ridiculous.

Even an adult divine beast without authority is still a Master-level精灵 upon reaching adulthood. If a Master-level 精灵 could be confined, it couldn't be called the Domain of the Gods.