Pokémon that goes with the flow

Tokiwa City, Pokémon Mall.

Hoshino was pushing a trolley and selecting from the dazzling array of products on the shelves.

Ever since Hoshino left the Pokémon Center, he took Scorpio to a restaurant for dinner without stopping.

During the meal, the person who led the table and was also a trainer told me that Pokémon cannot always eat human food, and that they need to eat food specially prepared for Pokémon to ensure the health of Pokémon.

So after eating, Hoshino went to the Pokémon Emporium to buy food specifically for Pokémon, as well as some things for camping in the wild.

"Ordinary general-purpose Pokémon food costs 50 yuan a can, huh?...but it sells for 70 yuan in the system?!"

Hoshino was surprised and looked at the screen in front of him several times, repeatedly confirming whether the can in his hand was the same thing as the one in the system store. Finally, he found that it was indeed the same product, but the price was almost half more expensive.

This is the new function that has been opened after the system upgrade. In addition to some daily necessities, there are also some weird props in the system mall, but the things in it are generally much more expensive than buying them offline.

Not only that, the system could only emit sounds before, but now it has an extra screen for Hoshino to watch.

"Fire Pokémon food, water Pokémon food, it turns out there are so many kinds of Pokémon food... Uh, it's so expensive."

These foods specially designed for Pokémon with certain attributes generally cost between 70 and 80 yuan, not to mention the price in the system mall, which generally costs more than 100 yuan.

Seeing that the amount on the system interface was only a little over 4000, Hoshino suddenly understood what it means to not be a householder and not know how expensive food, rice, oil and salt are.

The price alone of these things is fine, but when you think about the fact that you need to eat these things every day, it means that the food expenses alone will cost two to three hundred per day. If all six Poké Balls were used, the food expenses alone would cost thousands.

This... money is totally not enough...

"Little girl, little girl, come and take a look here~, the latest Pokémon food~!"

The shouts from the side interrupted Hoshino's thoughts, and he found an aunt not far away shouting at him enthusiastically.

The Scorpio above her head seems to be attracted by the can in the aunt's hand and wants to go and take a look. Hoshino naturally can't defeat Scorpio, so there's nothing to lose anyway.

"How about Scorpio? Do you like eating this?"

"Scorpion~Scorpion~"

He picked up a piece of Pokémon food on the tasting plate and handed it to Scorpio. Scorpio took a bite and showed a satisfied smile. It was clear at a glance that this was in line with his appetite.

"Isn't it good? This is the latest Pokémon food! Many Pokémon like to eat it. Why don't you buy one? It's on sale right now, it's a good deal."

Regarding Auntie's promotion, Hoshino smiled politely while looking at the system screen.

【Shocking release! Brand new Pokémon cans! All Pokémon love to eat! The original price is 200 yuan, now it’s on sale! Only 100 yuan! Only 100! Come and order now! 】

...Although it seems very affordable, the aunt in front of me sells one can for 70 yuan and two cans for only 100 yuan...

"Bobo, do you like to eat?"

"wave~"

As he said this, Hoshino released Popo from the Poké Ball and handed him a piece of food for the Pokémon. Popo also showed a satisfied smile after eating it.

Seeing that the two little ones liked eating this so much, Hoshino gritted his teeth and bought it. After all, he was not short of money for the time being, and he could just find ways to make money in the future.

"Okay, aunt, please give me two cans~"

"Okay, thank you for your patronage, little girl. Are you a Pokémon trainer too?"

"Yes." Hoshino nodded, "But auntie, I'm a boy~"

"Huh?" Auntie's eyes suddenly widened and she glanced at Hoshino several times in a row, "Girl, ah no, young man, I'm sorry, you are prettier than a girl, Auntie, I was wrong."

As if to cover up her embarrassment, the aunt said quickly: "Young man, you look like a trainer, are you here to challenge the Viridian Gym?"

"Tokiwa Gym?"

"Yes, there is a Viridian Gym in this place. Many trainers want to go there to challenge. But it's unlucky for you to come here, little girl. The Viridian Gym is not open yet."

"That's it. How long does it take for the Viridian Gym to open?"

"I don't know about that. The Joban Gym is often closed, and many trainers who come here are often turned away. Otherwise, you should go to the Nibi Gym in Nibi City first. Many trainers who come here choose to go there. Nibi Gym.”

"Okay, thank you aunt for your concern, then I'll leave first."

"Thank you for what you are doing. How about, my dear...boy, can I have two more cans?"

......

After purchasing the supplies, Hoshino walked out of the mall and spread out the new map he just bought.

When he was about to study how to get to Nibi City, the sound of the system sounded in his mind again, but it became much softer, no longer a cold mechanical sound.

【Ding! It is detected that the host still has unfinished tasks. Does the host need to continue to use the task guidance service? 】

As soon as he finished speaking, the system's screen popped up again, listing the two tasks Hoshino was currently undertaking.

[Main mission "I want to be a Pokémon Master": Become a Pokémon Master 0/1, reward: unknown, (How can I become a Pokémon Master?)]

[Side mission "The Beginning of the Legend": Encounter with Ash and Pikachu 0/1, reward: money +1000. (Go and witness the opening of a legend!)]

Looking at the task list, there is indeed a task guidance icon flashing behind the second task, attracting Hoshino to click on it.

【Ding! Dear~, thank you for purchasing the task guidance service of this system~, the timer will start now~. 】

After clicking on the icon, as the system's humane voice sounded, the familiar arrow appeared in front of Hoshino again, and the screen also displayed a map. Just when Hoshino lamented that the sound had changed drastically after the system update, he suddenly realized something was wrong...

"Wait a minute, system, what did you just say? Buy? What did I buy?!"

【Ding! Dear~, I purchased the task guidance function of this system~, the price is fair, I am honest, and the service is first-rate...]

"Stop, stop, stop!!! Does this cost money?! Wasn't it free before?!"

"Scorpion~?"

Seeing his trainer lowering his head and muttering something, he became more and more excited. Scorpio, who was lying on top of Hoshino, tilted his head in confusion and asked curiously.

"Um, it's nothing, I just found this map so interesting, hahahaha..." Hoshino looked around and pointed to a coffee shop in front of him.

"I'm just tired of shopping. Scorpio, let's go to the coffee shop in front and take a rest. Let me study this map!"

"Scorpion~?"

Scorpio looked at the map in Hoshino's hand curiously. Although it was just bought new, it seemed to be no different from the previous map, right? But seeing his trainer being so insistent, Scorpio still nodded doubtfully.