Chapter 1: Item: Pearl! Pokémon: Nidoran! (1/5, requesting data)

In a slightly dilapidated shop.

"Boss, how much can this sell for?"

Luo Ge placed the [Pearl] in his hand onto the counter, causing the shopkeeper behind it to perk up.

The shopkeeper wore small round glasses, his face was fleshy, and he had a potbelly.

Because of the excess fat on his face, his already small eyes looked even more comical.

Casually pulling a magnifying glass from his pocket, the boss carefully examined the shiny [Pearl].

The more he appraised it, the more he felt this pearl was of immense value.

Although not large, it was plump, and there were very few visible dents or flaws on the surface, which was extremely rare.

Among the jewelry he had seen, the quality of this pearl ranked in the top tier.

On the surface, he was evaluating the pearl's value, but secretly, he had already developed malicious intentions.

Seeing Luo Ge bring out something valuable once again, he could no longer restrain himself.

Not long after, the boss pushed up his small round glasses, held up five fingers, and said with a serious air:

"I can only give you this much. Your pearl looks alright, it's just too small."

Luo Ge was not surprised by this result; several previous transactions had already allowed him to figure out this boss's character.

Greedy and stingy.

The reason such a person could become a shopkeeper and still have quite a few customers was mainly because there were not many other shops selling goods in the vicinity.

People wanting to buy or sell things generally came to him.

It was difficult to find other similar channels, which was why the boss felt secure and dared to arbitrarily drive down prices.

Giving only this much money for such a high-quality pearl was no different from robbery.

However, this was exactly within Luo Ge's expectations.

Luo Ge chuckled, showing no signs of dissatisfaction, and immediately agreed to the transaction.

The more he swallowed, the more he would make this boss spit out later.

Watching Luo Ge leave, the shopkeeper's gaze was unfocused, as if he were a bit unsure.

Then, as if thinking of something, his eyes became firm again, accompanied by a thick look of greed.

Without further delay, the boss turned and shouted toward the warehouse: "Time to move. Bring that kid back."

"Remember, I want him alive!"

Luo Ge had successively brought out items of high value, which had already caused this shortsighted boss to harbor evil intentions.

Perhaps it was because he had been a "local tyrant" for too long and believed ordinary people could not resist him, or perhaps his background gave him confidence.

In the end, he still chose to use underhanded means to resolve the matter.

……

Having just left the shop, Luo Ge did not rush to depart, but instead maintained a walking pace as he headed outward.

His speed was unhurried.

As if waiting for something.

A moment later, a wicked smile appeared on Luo Ge's handsome face, which he immediately wiped away.

He walked calmly into a small alley on the other side.

The two people following Luo Ge not far behind immediately gave chase.

The small alley was quite dark, with unwanted trash piled up on both sides from time to time, and muddy sewage flowing on the ground.

Moreover, this was a dead end; the end was a blocked wall, and there was no second passage besides the entrance.

Tap, tap……

Two burly men wearing casual tank tops and with sturdy builds ran hurriedly into the small alley.

In their haste, the trampled sewage splashed, landing on the hems of their trousers and forming mud spots.

The two did not care about this, but looked forward, confusion appearing in their eyes.

Luo Ge was standing quietly in front of them, arms crossed, looking at them with a calm and composed gaze.

It seemed he had been waiting for them right here.

The two had only just had this thought before it was extinguished.

How is this possible?!

A thirteen or fourteen-year-old boy, knowing someone was chasing him, not only didn't run but actively faced them head-on?

The leading burly man was very experienced; he immediately turned to look behind them, then behind Luo Ge.

Finally, he looked at the sky.

Perhaps someone would jump down from the roofs on either side of the alley to ambush them.

However, after a round of scanning, the leading burly man did not see a single clue.

Seeing his companion looking at him with a strange expression, the burly man finally put away his vigilance.

He felt he might have been making a mountain out of a molehill; in a place like this, what help could a mere ten-year-old boy have?

Then, a nameless anger ignited in his heart; the leading burly man cracked his knuckles and grinned viciously at Luo Ge:

"Kid! Are you ready?"

"I advise you to put up a fight; that way, I'll feel more satisfied when I break your arms."

The other burly man echoed: "In that case, I'll be responsible for breaking his legs."

The pawnshop boss only wanted a live person, but he never requested that there be no injuries~

Two large, burly men fighting a boy—to anyone, the former would surely win.

So both felt this was a "bonus mission."

Luo Ge's expression remained unchanged; hearing the burly man's "brazen" words, he finally moved slightly.

However, he did not show the fear they wanted, but rather a smile that seemed to mock them.

"Of course I'm ready."

"Right, Nidoran!"

As soon as he finished speaking, a purple figure leaped down from the sky, landing with a swoosh.

Its powerful heel landed accurately and without error on the other burly man's temple.

Its vigorous posture and movements were extremely agile, hitting him in an instant.

Crack!

A crisp sound of bone breaking rang out; Nidoran's weight combined with the impact directly snapped the other burly man's skull!

He died instantly!

Before the leading burly man could react, white light suddenly appeared on Luo Ge's body, and his figure flashed.

In the blink of an eye, he appeared before him.

Leaving only afterimages on his retina.

Normal-type move—Quick Attack!

Luo Ge suddenly raised his hand, carrying considerable force, and with a slight exertion, snapped the burly man's arm.

Another crisp sound of bone breaking.

Taking advantage of the opponent's pain and screaming, Luo Ge swept his leg, causing the burly man to lose his balance.

With a forceful twist of his hands, the burly man's head was tilted.

The entire process was smooth and flowing; in a few swift moves, he had killed the two tall and fierce burly men.

……

New book setting sail, requesting all data. Already have a million-word old book, "Hunter x Hunter: Pokémon Master, World's Strongest."

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