Chapter 218: Buy! Buy! Buy!
The next day, Larvitar woke up feeling empty in its stomach, so it planned to feel for a Stone to taste.
I reach out! I reach out!
[Huh?] Where are my Hands?
Larvitar's eyes rolled, and it immediately realized it had evolved, its appearance greatly changed, becoming a giant cocoon over two meters tall, with no Hands or Feet.
Evolution is a good thing, but without Hands and Feet, it feels a bit inconvenient!
No, no, no... that's not the Problem. Larvitar... or rather, Pupitar now, it remembered having an Everstone on it. How could it still evolve?
Pupitar turned its Head to look around. Besides seeing the two Eggs it slept with last night, it also saw its Everstone in a crack in the Stone.
The Rope originally tied around its Neck had been broken by its increased size during the Evolution Process.
Pupitar felt it might be because the nutrition inside its body was too abundant, causing the Evolution Factor to be overly active, to the point where even the Everstone couldn't suppress it.
Forget it, don't think about it anymore. It has already evolved, thinking too much is useless. Let's eat first! At this moment, Pupitar felt extremely hungry.
So it plunged Headfirst into the Lapis Lazuli Mine Pile and ate wildly.
Crunch crunch~ crunch crunch~ crunch crunch~
Chewing sounds echoed in the Cave. Before long, a large pile of Lapis Lazuli was eaten clean by Pupitar.
Pupitar felt it wasn't full, so it looked around the Cave and finally found a direction with rich Ore reserves. A powerful Airflow sprayed from its butt, carrying it into the air.
Pupitar, the Bullet Pokémon, can compress the Gas produced inside its body and spray it out violently, achieving the Effect of flying like a Rocket.
Pupitar plunged Headfirst into the Mine Vein and ate wildly, carving out a deep Tunnel.
Just as it was about to be full, it suddenly felt something ahead emitting a fatal attraction towards it. So it continued gnawing wildly in the direction of the attraction.
After eating its fill, a circular Hole about one cubic meter appeared before Pupitar. Embedded in the Wall of the Hole was a somewhat irregular Crystal.
It was that Crystal that was attracting Pupitar.
The Crystal was overall greenish-gray, with a black and red Spiral Pattern in the middle.
What is this? Pupitar felt confused.
Doesn't matter, if I see it, it's mine!
So Pupitar used Stone Edge to create a Stone Knife, dug out that Crystal, and then carried the Crystal back to its living place, happily putting the Crystal into its Space Backpack.
When Pupitar returned, the Toxtricity Brothers had just woken up. They stayed up a bit late playing on their Phones last night, so they woke up late today.
The Brothers were very happy for Larvitar when they saw it had evolved. They also saw that Pupitar had eaten all the stored Lapis Lazuli, so they excitedly ran out again and called a group of Carbink to help mine.
Bai Feng didn't know yet that his Larvitar had evolved earlier than he expected. He was having a happy Problem; he had just made a small fortune, how should he spend some of it?
8.6 billion, 8.6 billion!
If you earn Money but don't spend it, why earn it?
The day the Payment arrived, Bai Feng had given all the Orchard employees, including Brother Dong Yu, a generous Cash Prize. So the Mountain Top had been like New Year's for the past two days, with Delivery Service Pokémon constantly coming to deliver Express Delivery. Everyone was buying Stuff.
Everyone else was spending Money, and Bai Feng felt very uncomfortable not spending some.
So the first thing he thought of was buying Land. He wanted to buy this entire surrounding Mountain Range. Whether he could use it or not, he wanted to buy it all.
Think it, do it!
Immediately, he had Machoke the Driver drive the family Sedan, taking him to the Land Bureau in the West District, putting on a full domineering CEO Stance.
It was just the Car... well... the grade was a bit low, a bit different from a domineering CEO.
Bai Feng's family Car was considered a high-end Car, a proper Luxury Car in the eyes of ordinary people, but considering Bai Feng's current Assets, it was a bit lacking.
He would buy another one later, and this one could be for Brother Dong Yu to drive.
Brother Dong Yu worked hard for the Orchard. Giving him a Car wasn't excessive. Although this Car was one Bai Feng was discarding, it hadn't been driven many times and was still new!
Machoke the Driver was happiest to hear that Bai Feng wanted to buy a new Car. It was a Car Enthusiast, and its usual Hobby was researching Cars. It knew all the famous Cars on the Market like the back of its Hand.
Before leaving, Bai Feng called his Old Mom to ask for her Opinion. When there were large expenses at Home, if he didn't ask Old Mom's Opinion, the Money probably couldn't be spent!
Bai Ye, of course, supported Bai Feng's Plan with both Hands. It also instructed its Treasure Son to buy the area including Phantump Forest.
Bai Feng already had this Plan in mind, no need for Old Mom to Remind him. He wanted to buy this entire Mountain Range, and Phantump Forest would naturally be included.
Depart! To the Land Bureau!
Now, Machoke the Driver's driving skills were becoming more and more skilled. Soon, it drove Bai Feng to the Land Bureau.
This wasn't Bai Feng's first time buying a Mountain. He was already extremely familiar with the relevant procedures. Even the people at the Couriway Town Land Bureau already had a deep impression of Bai Feng.
However, when Bai Feng told the Land Bureau staff the area he wanted to buy, they were all stunned. Buying an entire Mountain Range? How many people would do that?
The staff quickly said, "Excuse me, Mr. Bai Feng, the area you want to buy is too large. We cannot make the decision. Please wait a moment, I will go and ask our Bureau Chief to come and talk to you."
After speaking, he walked away quickly.
Even if Land in the Pokémon World wasn't worth much and the buying and selling procedures weren't that strict, Bai Feng was buying too much this time. An entire Mountain Range, thousands of square kilometers of Land!
Soon, Mr. Yona, the Bureau Chief of the Land Bureau, rushed over. He was a slightly overweight middle-aged man. Perhaps he ran a bit too fast, as a few Sweat Beads had appeared on his forehead when he sat opposite Bai Feng.
"Excuse me, Mr. Bai Feng, for keeping you waiting," Mr. Yona said, wiping the Sweat Beads from his forehead.
Even though Mr. Yona was a Bureau Chief of the League, he had to be polite when dealing with a big Customer like Bai Feng, because it related to his Performance.
The Pokémon Alliance controlled a large amount of ownerless Wild Mountains and Wild Land. Land Bureaus in various regions were assigned corresponding Tasks, which was to sell these undeveloped places.
Whoever sold more had greater merit.
Every minute those undeveloped Lands existed was a loss for the League. The League itself didn't have the ability or energy to develop them, so of course, they wanted to sell them as quickly as possible.
"Mr. Yona, we meet again," Bai Feng said with a Smile. Then he told Mr. Yona the place he wanted to buy.
Mr. Yona looked at the area Bai Feng pointed to on the Map and fell into thought. This was a Mountain Range on the edge of Couriway Town that had existed for a long time, without even a formal Name, only a number 8.
There were several other such Mountain Ranges around Couriway Town, but no one had ever bought them. Others at most bought one Mountain or a few Mountains. This was the first time Mr. Yona had seen someone buy an entire Mountain Range like Bai Feng.
However, if he could really sell it, his credit would definitely be huge! Thinking this, Mr. Yona fell into thought, feeling Excited but also a little worried. This area was too large... He couldn't make the decision. What if the higher-ups didn't allow individuals to buy such a large area?
"Mr. Yona? Mr. Yona?" Bai Feng called him twice, seeing Mr. Yona was spacing out.
"Oh? Oh." Mr. Yona, snapping back to attention, said with a troubled expression, "Mr. Bai Feng, the area of Land you want to buy is too large. I cannot make the decision either. I must first ask for instructions from my superior."
"Okay, go ahead, go ahead," Bai Feng quickly nodded in agreement.
"Then please wait a moment."
After speaking, Mr. Yona left in a hurry.
Returning to his Office, Mr. Yona immediately called his superior to ask if he should agree to this Land transaction. Who knew that as soon as the superior heard Bai Feng's Name, they immediately approved it and told Mr. Yona to quickly process the buying and selling procedures for Bai Feng.
It turned out that because of the A-Grade Berry Business with the League, Bai Feng now had a very important Influence within the League. The higher-ups had already given instructions that if Bai Feng needed anything done, as long as it didn't violate ethics and law, relevant departments could open a direct green Passage.
Even Bai Feng himself didn't know what a crucial Status his Identity as an A-Grade Berry supplier had brought him in the League.
After learning about Bai Feng's important Identity from his superior, Mr. Yona was stunned. He hadn't known Bai Feng for the first time, but who would have thought he had such an important Identity?
After hanging up the Phone, Mr. Yona ran out even more eagerly.
Seeing Mr. Yona was sweating again from running, Bai Feng said with a Smile, "Mr. Yona, you don't need to rush, I'm not in a hurry."
Mr. Yona thought: I'm just afraid of neglecting you.
"Hahaha~~ Hahaha~~" Mr. Yona wiped a Sweat Bead from his forehead and said with a dry laugh, "It's easier for everyone to finish early. The higher-ups have already approved your Land purchase application. We can process the procedures now."
Mr. Yona's tone when speaking to Bai Feng unconsciously lowered a lot.
"Really? That's great!" Bai Feng showed a look of surprise. "Thank you for your trouble."
Mr. Yona repeatedly waved his Hand, "You're too kind, I'm just following standard procedures." He couldn't even try to make trouble if he wanted to.
With Bureau Chief Mr. Yona personally handling it, Bai Feng quickly completed the procedures and obtained the relevant Document. The efficiency was even faster than when he only bought one Mountain before.
From now on, that vast, endless Mountain Range behind Bai Feng's Home belonged to him! This Mountain Range cost Bai Feng 3.8 billion.
But Bai Feng didn't feel bad. 3.8 billion was just small Money.
Just a drop in the bucket.
Putting away the Land Ownership Certificate, Bai Feng came out of the Land Bureau with Machoke.
"Machoke, let's go buy a Car!"
"Machoke!"
Machoke heard this and immediately cheered excitedly, quickly ran to the Car, wanting to drive Bai Feng to the Car Dealership.
On the way to the Car Dealership, Machoke talked endlessly to Bai Feng about various Car Models, Advantages, and Disadvantages, as if listing its family treasures.
Bai Feng said to it with a Smile, "Okay, when we get to the Car Dealership, we'll buy whatever Car you say. We'll buy whichever one you like."
"Machoke!!!"
Hearing Bai Feng's words, Machoke cheered excitedly.
At this moment, Bai Feng looked out the Car window and suddenly noticed an Advertisement on the building outside. The Advertisement was promoting a Flying Vehicle.
Bai Feng slapped his Head. Why didn't I buy a Flying Vehicle? With a Flying Vehicle, going anywhere is faster than taking a Car or riding a Pokémon!
So Bai Feng looked at Machoke and said, "Machoke, what do you think about us buying a Flying Vehicle?"
He didn't plan to buy a large Flying Vehicle, a small one that could carry a dozen or twenty people would be fine. The important thing was Performance.
Hearing Bai Feng's words, Machoke was stunned. Then it looked at Bai Feng with teary Eyes: Aren't we buying a Car anymore?
Seeing a Strong Man make such a pitiful expression made Bai Feng really want to laugh.
"You misunderstood, we'll buy a Flying Vehicle, but we'll still buy a Car too. They have different Functions," Bai Feng explained with a Smile.
Cars are for short-distance Transportation, like traveling within Couriway Town; Flying Vehicles are for long-distance Transportation, like going from one region to another.
Hearing Bai Feng's explanation, Machoke immediately beamed with joy. Buy, of course buy, as long as the Boss is happy.
Then let's buy it! Bai Feng decided.
In the Developed Pokémon World, Flying Vehicles are also conventional Transportation Tools, especially small Flying Vehicles, which are no different from Cars. Buying a Flying Vehicle isn't a big deal if you have Money.
However, Bai Feng still called his Old Mom to report it. Bai Ye naturally had no objection. Having a Flying Vehicle would indeed be much more convenient.
When it came to spending Money, Bai Ye was never stingy. It could spend one cent with the Stance of spending a hundred thousand, let alone now that their Family Assets are in the billions.
No... to be precise, the usable liquid Funds are in the billions. If you count the immovable Assets (Land, Houses, Fruit Trees), then they are truly rich, proper Wealthy people.
In short, thanks to Lugia!
With Machoke, a knowledgeable Pokémon, Bai Feng Smoothly spent fifty million to buy a Luxury Car.
After paying, Bai Feng wasn't in a hurry to take it. He asked the Car Dealership to deliver the Car to his Home. He himself went with Machoke to the place selling Flying Vehicles.
Bai Feng and Machoke went to a comprehensive large shopping mall specializing in selling Flying Vehicles. Here, they could see Flying Vehicles produced from all over the World.
As soon as they entered the mall, a beautiful Miss greeted them with a bright Smile.
"Sir, how may I help you?"
The Miss's voice was sweet and pleasant to listen to.
"I want to buy a Flying Vehicle, a small one is fine. My Budget is between 100 million and 200 million," Bai Feng said grandly.
100 million to 200 million?
Hearing this, the Miss's Eyes instantly lit up. Her Smile became even more radiant. "Sir, please follow me."
Saying this, the Miss led Bai Feng to a silver Flying Vehicle. This Flying Vehicle looked like a Bird and had a very cool design.
"This is Devon Corporation's New Product. The Fuselage is sleek, the exterior is cool, and the Flying Speed is among the best of similar Products..." The Miss talked endlessly about the Flying Vehicle's Advantages. "Its Price is 200 million."
Bai Feng thought this Miss was really good at Business. You tell her your Budget is 100 to 200 million, and she immediately shows you the 200 million one, right?
"Are there others?" Bai Feng asked.
Bai Feng knew to compare Prices. Even if he had Money, he shouldn't be a pushover!
However, the model next to this Flying Vehicle is very special, it's a Female Machoke.
"Yes, of course there are."
Saying this, the Miss led Bai Feng to another Flying Vehicle. This Flying Vehicle was slightly larger than the previous one and looked a bit like a UFO Spaceship.
"This is Aether Foundation's New Product. Although its Flying Speed is slightly inferior to the previous one, it's more durable and consumes less Energy..."
As the Miss introduced, Bai Feng nodded, his attention entirely on the model next to the Flying Vehicle. The model for this Flying Vehicle was a Tsareena.
Not bad, not bad, pleasing to the Eye.
Just like this, the Miss showed Bai Feng over a dozen Flying Vehicles, talking until her mouth was dry. But Bai Feng's attention was entirely on those flight models. What Buneary, Jynx, Salazzle, Purugly, Froslass, Lilligant, Gothitelle... In short, a dazzling variety, extremely tempting.
"Are there any more?" Bai Feng asked.
Still not satisfied? The Miss's Eyes widened. She swallowed, forcing a Smile. "Yes! Yes, please follow me!"
If you don't buy today, I'll smash your Head!
Finally, the Miss led Bai Feng to a sky-blue Flying Vehicle and introduced it: "This is a Product from Fladari Company. Its various Performances are not inferior to similar Products. Especially, it has a Defense-specialized Function. Even if attacked by powerful Pokémon, it's not easily damaged. The current Price is 150 million."
Bai Feng didn't expect there to be a Product from his Good Friend's Company.
"Then, according to what you said, this Flying Vehicle is very good. Why is the Price lower than similar types?"
The Miss explained: "Because Fladari Company has just entered the Flying Vehicle field. This Flying Vehicle is the first Product they have launched so far. Because its Reputation hasn't been established yet, its Fame is not as high as others, so the Price is slightly lower.
But I can guarantee that in terms of Performance, it is definitely not inferior to others. We have personally verified this Aspect."
The Miss was quite responsible. She didn't try to persuade Bai Feng to buy others just because this Flying Vehicle had a lower Price, even though the higher the Price of the Product sold, the higher her Commission would be.
The Flying Vehicle produced by Fladari Company looked a bit like a Mantine. The back shell was sky-blue, and the bottom was pure white, very beautiful.
According to the Miss's introduction, this Flying Vehicle was equipped not only with Infrastructure like a Kitchen, Guest Room, and Restaurant, but also with a Game Room, Training Room, etc. Although the Capacity wasn't large, it was very suitable for Family use.
The more Bai Feng looked, the more he liked it. He immediately decided: "This is it!" A New Product from his Good Friend's Company, he must support it!
Also, his Good Friend's Company has good aesthetics. The flight model was a graceful and elegant Florges, which was pleasing to the Eye.
Hearing Bai Feng's words, the Miss breathed a sigh of relief. Her effort wasn't wasted. She wouldn't have to worry about Income for the entire year.
Under the Miss's guidance, Bai Feng completed the purchase procedures and paid the full Payment happily. This made the Miss so happy her mouth almost reached her ears. Her Smile didn't fade until she saw Bai Feng and Machoke out.
Neither Bai Feng nor Machoke knew how to drive a Flying Vehicle, so they had to ask the mall to arrange for someone to drive the Flying Vehicle to Fangxing Mountain later.
"Sigh~ I'll have to arrange for a Flying Vehicle Pilot later," On the way Home, Bai Feng said to Machoke. "Machoke, how about you work hard and also be the Flying Vehicle Pilot?"
Machoke shook its Head repeatedly upon hearing this. No, no, that thing is too troublesome to drive, I can't learn it.
"Okay, looks like I'll have to arrange for another Pokémon to learn," Bai Feng sighed and said.
Driving a Flying Vehicle naturally requires a Driver's License.
(End of this chapter)