Everyone Else Awakened, But I Just Opened a Pokémon Pet Shop

Chapter 47: Chapter 47: This Rotom Cool Enough for You? I’ll Sell It for 100 Million!



Whoa—did a cash-loaded tycoon just show up?

Su Bai looked up to see a cunning-looking man approach.

Before he could say anything, Ding Yue, who had been playing with her Fletchling, suddenly exclaimed in shock:

"Boss Li?! You don't even sell Pokémon—what are you doing here buying one?!"

Huh?

A semi-competitor?

"Ahem... Well, Pokémon are just too amazing. Of course, I wanted to get a few and try raising them myself."

Clearly caught off guard by the familiar face, Boss Li's expression shifted. He looked a little nervous.

Seeing the unease in his eyes, Su Bai's own narrowed.

The arrival of Pokémon had been a massive blow to the Contract Beast industry.

Violent and often prone to turning on their masters, Contract Beasts were a far cry from the cute, obedient, and emotionally bonded Pokémon.

As a Contract Beast shop owner in Haicheng, Boss Li's presence at the recent exhibition wasn't surprising.

But for him to show up now at his shop—especially dropping in with the intent to buy ten Pokémon at once?

There was no way he was simply "impressed" by how powerful they were.

Stealing business is like stealing someone's lifeline.

In the business world, when someone develops a product better than yours, it's only natural you'd feel threatened.

Boss Li was clearly here with ulterior motives.

And buying ten at once? Who knew what he planned to do with them?

Su Bai's hand had just reached for the Pokédex when he abruptly withdrew it and said flatly:

"Sorry, we don't sell our Pokémon to you."

Boss Li's face darkened instantly!

He glared resentfully at Li Xiaoyu, then barked:

"What kind of business refuses paying customers?! Are you even running a shop properly?"

Su Bai sneered. "What kind of 'normal customer' buys ten Pokémon at once?"

"You want to apply your brutal Contract Beast training methods to Pokémon?"

"Or maybe… you're afraid you'll kill a few, so you want backups?"

The Contract Beast ritual was, in truth, a cruel process.

Because Death Beasts were inherently violent creatures, Contract Tamers relied on mental torment to break their will and force obedience.

They obeyed not out of loyalty—but out of spiritual submission.

Su Bai didn't particularly pity the Death Beasts—but if someone tried to use this method on Pokémon…

A cold glint flashed in his eyes as he stared at Boss Li with rising hostility.

Everyone present was stunned by Su Bai's words.

Liu Yunlan clutched her Growlithe tightly, looking at Boss Li with undisguised contempt.

"No one wants your stupid Contract Beasts! Get lost and leave the Pokémon alone!"

Others joined in, echoing her sentiments. They were eager for this shady character to disappear.

But they had all underestimated Boss Li's determination.

With a quick mental shift, he suddenly forced a smile and said:

"Misunderstanding! It's all a misunderstanding!"

"These Pokémon are just so adorable. How could I possibly harm them?"

"Look, I'll just buy one. Just one—surely that's okay, right?"

Ding Yue snorted coldly.

"I heard your methods are ruthless. You even tamed an A-rank Death Beast."

"You're already a Contract Tamer—you have no need for a battle companion. I really question your motives."

The others nodded in agreement.

Boss Li's performance didn't fool anyone.

Despite his smooth words, the greed and malice in his eyes were impossible to miss.

Su Bai remained silent, but internally, he did something rare—he reached out to his system.

"System, I can block him once, but I can't protect every Pokémon forever."

In the world of Pokémon, there had been many cases of humans trying to control or hurt them.

That world had a twisted tech tree, sure—but in this one, Awakened powers and technology were just as dangerous.

Professions like Contract Tamers, who specialized in mental control over beasts, might not have much raw power…

But who knew what damage they could cause to Pokémon?

[Host's concern received. Analyzing...]

[Acquired scattered Contract Tamer data. Parsing…]

[Target threat identified. Mental interference neutralized.]

[All Pokémon now possess directional psychic barriers. Contract Tamer effects nullified.]

[Host discovered exploit. Reward: One Ditto. Claim anytime.]

The system's voice was music to his ears.

Su Bai's mood instantly lifted.

He looked at Boss Li's ugly mug and suddenly found it… kinda cute.

Still, he had no intention of selling a Pokémon to someone like this.

Even with the system patch, giving a Pokémon to someone who didn't love them?

No matter how you framed it—he couldn't accept it.

He tapped his fingers lightly on the desk and suddenly grinned:

"One Pokémon, huh? That's probably fine."

"Alright, Boss Li, swipe your card."

"You're known for taming wild beasts—I definitely won't give you a subpar one."

"I'll make sure you get the best I've got!"

Boss Li visibly relaxed.

Ignoring the suspicious glances from others, he handed over his card with a satisfied smirk:

"You're a real businessman, unlike these bratty kids. I knew you wouldn't turn down money."

"How much?"

Su Bai took the card, smiled, and pointed to Zhang Qun.

"You recognize Young Master Zhang, don't you? His pseudo-legendary cost 80 million."

"Someone of your status deserves at least that, right?"

"So I'll give you a top-tier, maxed-out Pokémon for a mere 100 million—fair deal, right?"

Boss Li's smile instantly froze.

"...O-One Hundred Million?!"

His voice trembled.

This was way beyond his expectations.

He sold D-rank Contract Beasts for only 500,000 apiece.

Even a B-rank like Li Xiaoyu's Blood Wolf only fetched about 3 million.

100 million?! He'd have to sell over thirty Blood Wolves just to break even!

Even with fat margins in the beast trade, this was insane.

But the secrets of Pokémon… he had to know!

Clenching his teeth, Boss Li slammed in his password at the register.

Just like that, 100 million yuan was transferred.

It was his life savings—his retirement fund.

But hey, you can't catch the wolf without risking your child.

Su Bai cheerfully patted the register.

"Roto-roto~!"

Grinning wide, Rotom burst out from the machine!

Su Bai gave it a look, and their minds linked instantly.

Rotom began to shine brightly in front of Boss Li and the stunned crowd!

In the next moment, it transformed into its Washing Machine Form!

But it didn't stop there.

Su Bai snapped his fingers again—

Rotom morphed once more, this time into Refrigerator Form!

Over the past few days, Rotom had practiced entering all sorts of appliances—it had already unlocked every form.

Boss Li stood there, stunned.

And so did everyone else.

"W-Wow! This Pokémon is amazing! It transforms like Meloetta!"

Liu Yunlan gasped. "Su Bai, are you really giving him something this powerful?!"

Her tone was pure disbelief.

Su Bai mentally gave this chuuni girl a thumbs-up.

But he replied with perfect calm:

"Of course. For Boss Li, only the best will do."

"How about it, Boss Li? Satisfied?"

"S-Satisfied! Very satisfied!"

Boss Li waved his hands quickly.

Even the regulars were shocked. No one had realized that the cash register itself was a living Rotom this whole time.

Su Bai chuckled. "Great. Well then, Boss Li, as you can see…"

He gestured to the long line outside the shop.

Seeing that he had achieved his goal, Boss Li was quick to act.

Grinning ear to ear, he turned and left—with Rotom in tow.

Liu Yunlan was left dumbfounded.

"Wait, what?! I thought we weren't allowed to choose our Pokémon?!"

"Why does he get a personally recommended one?!"

"Boss, you're being unfair!"

The chuuni girl was about to blow a fuse.

She was a loyal customer and had to draw blind every time.

But this shady Contract Tamer walks in and just buys a top-tier Pokémon for 100 million?!

How was that fair?!

Before Su Bai could respond, Liu Yunshuang gently flicked her sister's forehead and said softly:

"Didn't you notice? He didn't even take a Poké Ball."

"That guy's about to have a very bad day."

"And Su Bai… you really dared to ask for 100 million? Aren't you worried he'll come for revenge?"

She was the first to sense something off.

She didn't know Su Bai's full plan, but clearly, he wasn't letting himself be scammed.

Su Bai just smiled ambiguously.

"Hey now, I'm just a simple, honest businessman."

"That guy's a Contract Tamer. Of course, he's going to 'experiment' with his new Pokémon."

"And if… something unexpected happens—well, that's none of my business."

"Anyway—Wang Tao, stop blocking the door!"

"Hurry and let the next customer in—I've got money to make!"

From the moment Boss Li stepped outside, Wang Tao had been standing firmly at the door like a gatekeeper.

This chubby guy was always full of schemes…

Su Bai shook his head and turned to greet the next customer.

After all—

That 100 million wasn't part of the official sales total.

That was his private bonus.


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