We reach our 30 power stones goal so as promised here the bonus chapter, one more will come later.
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An ordinary Moon Stone usually sold for around 30,000 to 40,000 yuan, while a higher-quality one could easily fetch 100,000 yuan.
If Sam could find the right buyer for the Moon Stones in front of him, selling one for 200,000 yuan wouldn't be difficult at all.
Happiness had arrived far too suddenly.
After thinking it over for a moment, Sam accepted Clefairy's gift.
To him, Moon Stones were extremely precious, but to Clefairy, they were nothing special. If Sam remembered correctly, the Clefairy even possessed a small mountain of Moon Stones. Compared to that, the few stones placed before him were insignificant.
In the end, Sam had still underestimated just how wealthy the Clefairy were.
Less than an hour after he contacted the Pokémon Center, the rescue team arrived.
The leader, Nurse Joy, looked dusty and travel-worn, clearly having rushed over without rest.
Despite her concern for the injured Clefairy, she thanked Sam first.
"Thank you so much. If it weren't for you, the Clefairy would have been in serious danger."
Nurse Joy bowed deeply as she spoke.
"You're too polite. It was only a small effort," Sam replied casually.
Was it really just a small effort?
From the wounds on the Clefairy, Nurse Joy could easily tell that the poachers had been using thermal weapons. Standing up to such criminals required not only strength, but also courage and kindness.
Most Trainers wouldn't risk their lives for Pokémon.
Kind-hearted, humble, and, most importantly, quite handsome. Nurse Joy's impression of Sam rose sharply.
No, now wasn't the time to be thinking about handsome young men.
Patting her slightly flushed cheeks, Nurse Joy focused all her attention on rescuing the Clefairy.
Seeing the rescue team arrive safely, Sam finally relaxed. There was nothing more he could help with here, it was time to leave.
When the matter was settled, he brushed off his clothes and departed quietly, hiding both merit and fame.
He didn't notice that one Clefairy had secretly followed him.
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When Sam finally realized Clefairy was still beside him, he felt a headache coming on.
He hadn't expected it to follow him all the way.
Kneeling down, he asked gently, "Little guy, do you want to come with me?"
"Clefairy!"
Clefairy smiled brightly and nodded with all its might.
"Then please take care of me from now on, Clefairy."
[Pokémon]: Clefairy
[Type]: Fairy
[Ability]: Friendly Defense (reduces damage taken by allied Pokémon)
[Strength]: High Ordinary
[Potential]: Elite
Sam hadn't expected Clefairy's potential to be so high. It seemed he had truly found a treasure.
"I understand, Nurse Joy. I'll take good care of it."
As a law-abiding citizen, Sam naturally wouldn't do anything illegal. After reporting Clefairy's situation, Nurse Joy happily agreed to help him apply for the official qualification certificate.
That's right, capturing Clefairy required approval from the Pokémon League. Without permission, it was illegal.
With Clefairy's situation settled, Sam could finally head toward Cerulean City with peace of mind.
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Three days later, after leaving Mt. Moon, Sam stood with his Pokémon at the edge of the city.
"Did you see that, Clefairy? This is Cerulean City."
Mt. Moon was indeed an excellent place for training, and if conditions allowed, Sam would have liked to stay longer.
Unfortunately, food supplies were running low, that was the main reason he had left.
Cerulean City was one of the largest coastal cities in the Kanto Region, as well as a vital transportation hub. The Cerulean Grand Canal, which ran through the entire city, was the largest man-made canal in Kanto.
The intertwining of ocean and waterways gave the city its unique charm.
When Sam saw the endless blue sea, his heart surged. This was the first time he had ever seen the ocean in the Pokémon world.
"Clefairy…"
This was also Clefairy's first time seeing the sea. It stared at the distant horizon without blinking, completely captivated.
"How about this?" Sam said, lifting Clefairy into his arms. "After you successfully challenge the Cerulean Gym, I'll take you to the beach to play."
Sam had always believed in balancing work and rest. Everyone had trained hard these past few days, it was time to relax.
Hearing his words, Clefairy and Bulbasaur jumped up excitedly, while Scyther and Tyranitar looked far less enthusiastic.
Scyther's mind was filled only with training. Compared to that, playing on the beach held little appeal.
As for Tyranitar, the reason was simple, it hated the sea.
As a Rock-type Pokémon, Tyranitar disliked water in general, let alone the vast, endless ocean.