[Within the three starter commemorative Poké Balls are three Starter-Class Pokémon (generation randomized). Each must be priced at no less than 1,000,000 credits.]
[Aside from these three, all customers must obtain their Pokémon via blind draw from the Pokédex. To reduce the difficulty for rookie Trainers, the system will analyze each customer's traits and select a suitable Pokémon randomly from an optimized pool.]
[Pricing is based on the species—starting from 200,000 credits, with no upper limit.]
[Pokémon Home guarantees all Pokémon are worth the price!]
[Aside from Pokémon, other items for sale include:]
•Potion: 1,000
•Super Potion: 3,000
•Hyper Potion: 5,000
Lines of text scrolled rapidly across the translucent system screen in front of Su Bai.
He read as fast as he could, nodding repeatedly in approval.
The items offered by the system might be pricey, but each one was unique and powerful.
After witnessing Meloetta's skills firsthand, Su Bai was completely convinced.
Even if these Pokémon were expensive, people would definitely buy them!
In fact, the lowest price—200,000 credits—might look steep, but in reality, it was a steal.
Take even a D-Rank professional—gear alone could easily cost more than that.
And even E-Rank pros could scrape enough together if they were serious.
These Pokémon weren't just pets.
In this world full of danger and supernatural threats, Pokémon could be powerful allies. Far more useful than lifeless, passive equipment.
For higher-ranked professionals, even a million for a Starter Pokémon was pocket change.
And they'd be getting the most iconic species from each generation!
If a shop like this had existed before, Su Bai would've gone broke just to buy one.
After all, these commemorative Poké Balls were part of the grand opening celebration!
[This system only handles pricing. The host is free to manage all earned revenue.]
[Pokémon obtained from this store may never be gifted away. Even if purchased with the host's own money, they cannot be freely given.]
That last part sealed the deal.
"So... everything the system provides has no cost at all?"
Su Bai's jaw nearly dropped.
"One Starter Pokémon is a million… three makes three million credits?!"
"This is literally a business with zero overhead! I'm basically rich!"
All items came directly from the system—Su Bai didn't even have to pay for materials. Every sale was 100% profit.
In this world, the value of one credit was roughly equal to two in his previous world.
For context, in his city of Haicheng—not the biggest metropolis, but still quite bustling—a small studio apartment in the city center cost just over a million credits.
Now think about it…
After buying a Pokémon, wouldn't the buyer also want to purchase Pokéblocks, Berries, and other supplies?
In other words…
"These three commemorative Poké Balls are basically worth three apartments!"
Su Bai had never lived in poverty, but he certainly hadn't been wealthy either.
Now, just selling one Pokémon would completely change his life.
"Meloetta… we're gonna live a good life now!"
He hugged the little Pokémon tight, rubbing his cheek against hers affectionately.
Even though she didn't understand what exactly made him so happy, Meloetta still chirped joyfully, her soft voice like music.
Her singing instantly caught the attention of passersby.
Su Bai's shop was located on a commercial street next to the Professional Academy—a rather popular area.
Even when the shop had closed temporarily after his father's passing, many people had tried to buy it.
But Su Bai had refused every offer, determined to keep his promise.
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At the far end of the street, two academy girls were strolling along, chatting happily.
"I swear I heard it around here this afternoon," one of them said, nibbling on a snack and scanning the storefronts. "That voice… it was like a song from heaven!"
"I've never heard anything so beautiful!"
Her companion chuckled. "Come on, Yunlan. You're Liu Yunshuang's little sister—are you really saying someone sings better than her?"
"Your family literally sets the music standard!"
Yunlan shook her head vigorously like a rattle-drum.
"No, no, no! It's different from my sister's singing!"
"Nan-nan, you didn't hear it. I'm telling you, my sister couldn't compare to that voice!"
Murong Nan sighed.
Yunlan's sister, Liu Yunshuang, was one of the most celebrated divas of the Eastern Divine Federation. An idol beloved by millions, known for her otherworldly voice and powerful stage presence.
Her concerts drew crowds like locusts—people practically swarmed the streets just to see her.
If anyone else had said what Yunlan just did, fans would've eaten them alive.
Murong Nan was about to speak again when she paused, ears twitching.
She had just caught the faintest notes of a familiar, heavenly tune.
Yunlan's ears perked up too.
"That's it! That's the sound I heard!" she cried excitedly.
"Quick! Let's go check it out!"
"Whoever's singing that must be some hidden vocal master!"
She grabbed Nan's arm and dragged her toward the sound at full sprint.
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Inside the shop...
"So that's how tea is brewed…"
Su Bai sat behind the cashier's desk, marveling at the graceful movements of Meloetta, who was expertly brewing tea with floating teacups and precision pouring.
"Meloetta, you're amazing. Honestly, you're making me look like a useless lump."
Since she showed up, Su Bai had barely lifted a finger.
Aside from moving a few cages and gluing the counter back together, he hadn't done anything remotely challenging.
Meloetta smiled bashfully, her big eyes narrowing into joyous crescents.
Su Bai sipped the tea with a satisfied hum, reaching for his second cup—when hurried footsteps echoed from the front door.
BANG!
Though the pace was frantic, the door was opened with care—a sign the guests were at least somewhat polite.
"Huh? This is just a pet shop?"
"But the voice definitely came from here…"
Yunlan stepped in hesitantly, scanning the shop—then froze when her eyes landed on Su Bai.
"Su Bai?! What are you doing here?!"
"And that thing on your shoulder… what is it?!"