Chapter 439

The classmates had no choice but to write IOUs.

Heh heh, if we don't pay you back when the time comes, what are you going to do about it?

Picking up the IOUs, Bai Jing said with a beaming smile, "Classmates will definitely pay me back afterward, right? It's fine even if you forget—once we get back to School 25, I'll use the broadcast to remind you!"

The moment the classmates heard that, their faces all turned green. That move was way too damn underhanded!

"Definitely, definitely! As soon as the race is over, we'll pay you back right away!"

"That's more like it! Thanks for your patronage—come again!"

Bai Jing walked off with a beaming smile, going to scam the classmates up ahead.

So while others competed, he did business… ah no, he was delivering warmth to his classmates!

When passing the first small shop, most people would stop, buy a bottle of water to drink or replenish some energy, and rest a bit along the way.

"Brother Bai, what are you here for? Don't tell me you need a rest too?"

"No, I'm here to stock up, so you won't be caught without anywhere to buy things mid-race. No need to thank me—I just love helping others like that!"

The classmates' faces all turned green. Thank you, my ass! You buy low and sell high to us, and we still have to thank you?

This damned middleman is raking it in way too hard!

But then again, getting them to carry more stuff on them was impossible. In a marathon like this, even a tiny bit of extra weight would become a huge burden—only a fool would do that.

Curse all you want, expensive all you want, what needs buying still has to be bought. It's just that looking at that scoundrel merchant's smug face makes you want to hit someone!

Having trained in martial arts since childhood, Deng Xin's physique was stronger than most contestants. Especially with Bai Jing not participating, she felt sure she could grab another first place.

But she would still get tired. While she had stopped to walk slowly, she suddenly heard a commotion from behind, turned her head, and looked.

Oh great, her own man was actually selling stuff—this would never do!

Half-dead of thirst, she immediately ran over and just snatched things with her own hands.

"Slow down, slow down, don't choke yourself!"

"You stinker, why didn't you bring this stuff out to me sooner!"

"I say, why tire yourself out like this? Just give up, come earn big money with me, I'll split it with you half and half."

"No way, I'm going to take first place!"

After drinking two bottles of water and eating two pieces of chocolate, Deng Xin started running again!

"Little Jing-zi, stay by my side and attend to me—I need to be able to drink water at any moment."

"No problem, I'll guarantee you ride your way to first place."

So Bai Jing sat on top of Doublade and followed along.

"Thirsty? Here, have some water!"

"Hungry? Here, replenish some energy!"

"Sweating? Here, let me wipe it off!"

"Hot? Here, let me fan you!"

The two of them cheated brazenly like this, completely ignoring everyone else's feelings.

The host watched through gritted teeth, wishing he could rush down there and strangle him!

Without surprise, Deng Xin took first place… ah no, first place belonged to Larvitar and Rolycolla!

It's just that the two little ones had crossed the finish line together while wrestling, and the question of who was the big brother and who was the little brother simply couldn't be sorted out.

After resting for a night, the two boarded a cruise ship and left, heading for the next island.

As for Li Shaobao, he had long since left, declaring it beneath him to keep company with them.

The third island was called Mother-and-Child Island, made up of one large and one small island, hence the name.

This island's specialty was tree fruit. All over the little town, tree fruits were being sold, and the variety was quite complete.

Because this island had a fruit forest, densely packed with fruit trees, and it was also home to various Bug-type Pokémon.

Bai Jing and Deng Xin began a major shopping spree, because Energy Cubes were made from tree fruits.

"The tree fruits here are way cheaper than outside by 910. Too bad we can't come to this secret realm often—otherwise it'd make for quite a business opportunity."

"Don't even think about it. The tree fruits here are definitely contracted by the state. Let's just stock up on more."

After a sweeping haul, all ten of the top-grade spatial backpacks Bai Jing had prepared were stuffed full.

Only then did the two leave fully satisfied. After dealing with lunch, they came to challenge the Gym.

"Welcome. I am Gym Leader Miao Caifeng. This Gym's battle Pokémon are three in number."

"Go, Surskit!"

Surskit

Gender: None

Type: Bug

Ability: Hydration

Potential: HP (B), Atk (C), Def (D), SpA (B), SpD (C), Spe (A)

Talent: Elite

Strength: Normal (Mid)

Apart from its head, Surskit's entire body was wrapped in bandages. Standing with arms crossed and looking at people sideways, it looked just like a pretentious show-off.

"Which of you will go first?"

"I will!"

Bai Jing sent out Larvitar.