It took Adrian Sterling nearly three hours to travel from Yindu City to Anqing City.
He still hadn’t reached the Duo Duo Breeding Shop, but according to his phone, he would arrive in another thirty minutes.
Anqing City was much smaller than Yindu City, and its level of prosperity couldn’t compare to the provincial capital.
The Corviknight carrying him flew remarkably smoothly.
Apart from a little turbulence during takeoff, the journey had been peaceful enough that Adrian even managed to take a short nap inside the passenger cabin.
“Customer, we’ve arrived at your destination.” “Thank you.” Adrian nodded before stepping out of the flight cabin.
It was already past two o’clock in the afternoon.
Before leaving home, he had informed Gardevoir that he had business to take care of and wouldn’t be returning for lunch.
Looking up, the first thing he noticed was the Duo Duo Breeding Shop.
The weathered signboard suggested the store had been operating for many years.
He had already looked it up online.
It was a family-owned breeding shop that specialized in Rock-type Pokémon.
Without hesitation, Adrian walked inside.
— “Welcome!” An electronic greeting chimed through the shop.
The young shop assistant, who had been scrolling through her phone, immediately looked up toward the entrance.
He’s so handsome!
The moment she saw Adrian, her eyes lit up.
She had seen plenty of attractive men before.
But this was the first time she had met someone with such an extraordinary presence.
As the fourth-generation successor of the Duo Duo Breeding Shop, Qian Qing had met many descendants of prestigious Trainer families.
With a single glance, she could tell Adrian came from an influential clan.
Otherwise…
He wouldn’t possess such an elegant and commanding aura.
Still…
Why did he look so familiar?
She was certain she had seen him somewhere before, but she couldn’t quite remember where.
— “Welcome, sir.” “What kind of Pokémon are you looking for?” “Our shop specializes in Rock-type Pokémon.” “Our main offerings include Geodude, Onix, Carbink, and Roggenrola.” “If you’re looking for another Rock-type species, we can also arrange to acquire one for you.” Seeing such a handsome customer naturally put Qian Qing in an exceptionally good mood.
Adrian replied without hesitation.
“I’d like to see your Carbink.” He had come here for only one reason.
He wasn’t interested in any other Pokémon.
— “Certainly.” Qian Qing nodded before retrieving a Poké Ball from the display shelf behind her.
A flash of light appeared.
A Carbink floated into view.
— Name: Carbink Type: Rock / Fairy Level: 7 Potential: Elite Rank Ability: Clear Body Held Item: None Gender: Genderless Moves: – Tackle – Harden – Guard Split TM Moves: None Egg Moves: None — “How do you like this one?” Qian Qing smiled confidently.
She was quite proud of the Pokémon raised in her family’s shop.
Adrian carefully examined Carbink.
Then he calmly shook his head.
“Do you have another one?” This clearly wasn’t the Pokémon he was looking for.
The System’s information panel displayed nothing unusual.
— “Of course.” Qian Qing released another Carbink.
“Next.” She released another.
“Next.” Another one.
“No.” Again.
“Next.” Again.
“No.” — Qian Qing’s smile gradually stiffened.
(￣﹌￣) She had already shown him more than a dozen Carbink.
Yet every single response was the same.
“Next.” If Adrian hadn’t been so unbelievably handsome…
She probably would have lost her patience by now.
It almost felt as though he were deliberately making things difficult for her.
— Adrian himself felt slightly embarrassed.
After a moment of thought, he smiled apologetically.
“How about this?” “Could you release all of your remaining Carbink?” “I’ll choose one myself.” Qian Qing hesitated briefly before nodding.
“Alright.” One after another…
She released every remaining Carbink.
Around twenty Pokémon floated peacefully around the shop.
Adrian silently activated the System.
One after another…
He scanned every Carbink.
Suddenly…
A trace of surprise appeared in his eyes.
None of them matched the one described by the System.
That’s strange…
Did the System make a mistake?
Impossible.
There was only one explanation.
These weren’t all the Carbink in the shop.
— Qian Qing had been quietly watching Adrian the entire time.
Naturally, she noticed the brief look of surprise crossing his face.
“Sir…” “Still haven’t found the one you want?” Adrian nodded.
“Are these all the Carbink your shop has?” “Yes.” Qian Qing was about to answer confidently.
Then…
She suddenly remembered something.
“Oh!” “There is one more.” She reached into her pocket and took out another Poké Ball.
As she released it, she explained, “This little one hasn’t been eating well lately.” “I suspect it has some kind of stomach problem.” “We’ve already tried treating it, but nothing has worked.” “I was planning to take it to the Pokémon Hospital after we close today.” — As she spoke…
Adrian’s gaze became completely fixed on the newly released Carbink.
The System immediately displayed its information.
— Name: Carbink Type: Rock / Fairy Level: 6 Potential: Elite Rank Ability: Clear Body Held Item: None Gender: Genderless Moves: – Tackle – Harden – Guard Split TM Moves: None Egg Moves: None Special Note 1: A one-in-a-billion mutation has occurred.
In the future, it may have the potential to evolve into Diancie.
Special Note 2: Current mutation success rate: 45%.
Using Rock Essence, Fairy Essence, and Sun-Yang Juice together can increase the success rate to 75%.
Purchasing the System’s Mutation Potion guarantees a 100% success rate.
— Adrian’s heartbeat accelerated.
His eyes remained locked on the seemingly frail Carbink.
To everyone else…
It looked like a sick Pokémon.
To Adrian…
It represented limitless potential.
The two System notes shone before his eyes like dazzling stars.
This is it.
I’ve finally found it.
— “I’ll take this one.” His voice remained calm.
But it carried unquestionable determination.
Inside…
His heart was racing with excitement.
This wasn’t an ordinary Carbink.
It was a Pokémon undergoing a miraculous mutation.
With the System’s assistance…
There was no doubt it would successfully transform into Diancie in the future.
And Diancie was a Mythical Pokémon.
— Qian Qing froze.
A troubled expression slowly appeared on her face.
“But…” “This Carbink hasn’t been healthy recently.” “I was planning to take it to the Pokémon Hospital—” “Double the price.” Adrian interrupted her before she could finish.
“I’ll also pay for all of its future medical expenses.” “And I won’t hold your shop responsible if anything happens.” — Seeing Adrian remain so determined…
Qian Qing couldn’t help but glance suspiciously at the sickly Carbink.
Could there really be something special about it?
That didn’t seem possible.
Every Pokémon entering the breeding shop underwent thorough inspections.
Its potential had already been professionally evaluated.
Mistakes were extremely rare.
Every legitimate breeding shop followed the same procedures.
Finding a hidden high-potential Pokémon in one of these stores was practically impossible.
For a brief moment…
Qian Qing even wondered whether the original inspection had somehow been incorrect…
Or whether the Carbink’s potential had mysteriously increased afterward.
Otherwise…
Why would this customer reject every healthy Carbink…
Only to choose this sickly one…
And even offer double the asking price?
If something unusual wasn’t going on…
She simply couldn’t believe it.
Even so…
The thought of a mutation never crossed her mind.
The probability was simply too absurd.
A one-in-a-billion chance.
Essentially impossible.
And even if a mutation did occur…
Successfully evolving into Diancie was another miracle altogether.
The odds were unimaginably low.
— Adrian noticed the hesitation in her eyes.
His expression immediately turned cold.
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