Shanmin and Kashiwagi sat down at the location marked on the invitation and looked through the brochures placed on it.
It records the Pokémon and other items that will appear in this auction - the Pokémon are actually only part of it, and there are more weird things.
For example, a champion's autographed photos and clothes, a top trainer's Pokémon training experience, a top coordination trainer's gorgeous competition skills, and a top breeder's entry invitation.
In addition, it even includes jewelry or antiques from other regions.
"Doesn't this auction have a theme?" Kashiwagi was a little surprised. Usually auctions have themes, either only selling Pokémon or just selling some jewelry or something.
It turns out that here is a mixed bag.
"Theme? Of course there is." Shanmin laughed, pointed to the things in the manual and said: "All the things on it are probably from bad sources, whether it is Pokémon or antique jewelry, they are either stolen or stolen.
Robbed. So this auction is actually a sale of stolen goods by thieves and robbers."
Kashiwagi was stunned, and when he turned to look at the other party, his expression was a little surprised.
Shanmin continued as if he didn't notice his expression: "The underground city is good, it hides all the filth and sin so that people outside can't see it, and even if they see it, they can't control it.
"Some businessmen and politicians who are inconvenient to come forward rely on white gloves to come here to buy what they want. Even if white gloves are caught by then, they only need to prove that they are unaware and obtain the location of a bona fide third party.
Continue to act with impunity.”
"But this kind of trick doesn't work every time, right?" Kashiwagi said: "Unless someone deliberately lets them go."
Shanmin turned his head and glanced at him, "Of course. It's just that people who have been in high positions for a long time have heard too much flattery and seen too many subordinates pretending to be stupid, so they feel that everyone is a fool. If they step on the clouds and become gods, they are different from the people around them.
It’s a different species. Such people...haha."
The sneer made Kashiwagi think in his heart.
He felt that this person meant something, and the words he said to him seemed to have some kind of temptation. He didn't know if it was an illusion.
After all, why did Shanmin bring him to the auction to buy Pokémon when he knew all of them were stolen goods?
After his anticipation cooled down a bit, he looked at the many Pokémon in the manual again and fell into thought.
But he didn't wait to ask.
Conveniently said: "If you are not interested in the things here, it doesn't matter if you go back before the auction starts."
"Hmm? Doesn't it matter?"
"Of course it doesn't matter. I'm just here to show my face, prove that I've been there, and give some people a face."
"...Let's go then."
Kashiwagi said regretfully that although the things on it were very tempting, he was really insensitive to Pokémon from unknown sources.
Just getting ready to get up.
Suddenly.
"Sorry, I have to go to the bathroom first."
Shanmin stood up slowly, smiled apologetically, and walked out of the hall with Hu Di.
Kashiwagi stared at his back, a little surprised that the other person brought Pokémon with him to the bathroom, and then looked around again, giving up the idea of going together.
Although it was common for them to go to the bathroom in groups in school in the previous life, the two of them haven't gotten to know each other that well yet, and it would be bad to overstep their bounds.
"Stolen items..."
With nothing to do, he looked at the manual again.
The Pokémon marked above are just like the cat and dog rating competition in the previous life. Appearance, origin and bloodline are all important. Compared with this, combat level and level are secondary.
For example, one of the big milk jugs is marked with the name of the mother of Xiao Akane, the gym leader of Manjin City in Johto.
There are also the Pokémon descendants of the Four Heavenly Kings, the Pokémon descendants of a certain top trainer whom Kashiwagi doesn’t know, but seems to be particularly famous, etc.
Regardless of the authenticity of these things, at least the appearance in the photos shown is indeed extraordinary.
There is a huge difference from the Geely Egg who was in an iron cage and was extremely depressed, with a messy appearance and almost no care -
And in this.
He thinks there are three clues that are most likely to point to Pokémon.
The first one is a group of six single-headed dragons sold in batches. It is marked on it that they come from the dragon land of Hezhong, which is the hometown of the black and white female champion Alice.
The second one is said to be an aluminum steel dragon cultivated by Chibana, the gym leader known as Dragon Storm, who was shut down by the Galar Fist. It is only blood related to the one he is currently using.
The third one is the descendant of the staff-tailed armored dragon, the overlord of the Alola region, and three cute heart-scaled treasures.
However, the prices of the three types are actually similar. The starting price of six single-headed dragons is 20 million, the starting price of the aluminum steel dragon is 15 million, and the starting price of the Xinlin Bao is 30 million!
Take the gimmick to the extreme.
Why is the Heart Scale Treasure so expensive?
Because what is advertised above is that there is a probability of cultivating them into a body shape comparable to that of an overlord, and it is even possible that they will have an aura of overlord—
Just your sweet dream, false propaganda to this extent.
The aura of overlord is not passed down by blood descendants.
Kashiwagi knew very well that this was pure nonsense, but what was more worthy of attention than those was which one the clues pointed to, or which one it did not lead to?
to be honest.
After knowing that their origins were abnormal, he no longer had any desire to buy them. He would rather go out and find a normal store that sells Pokémon - there are many black stores in the dungeon, and there are also many Pokémon that can be imported into the Orei area normally.
.
"never mind."
Kashiwagi shook his head and stood up slowly to go to the bathroom.
It has been more than ten minutes since Shanmin left. If he hadn't left himself here, he would have been making a big move or talking to someone.
This person is quite famous in Huangtie Town, so it is not surprising to meet someone who wants to make friends with him.
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Follow the waiter's guidance and walk all the way to the bathroom.
However, Kashiwagi did not meet Shanmin along the way. The compartments in the pit were all open, and there was no sign of Shanmin.
Are you leaving first?
I feel that Shanmin's character is not enough to leave him and run away without saying a word.
He quickly solved the hygiene problem, and when he was washing his hands, he suddenly saw a man wearing a headscarf and covering half of his face with a sand-proof mask. He came over, turned on the faucet, and said something incomprehensible.
"The Land of Meteors? Yanmo City? Shenhe Town?"
"Well……"
"No matter where you come from, stay away from here as soon as possible. If something happens, I can't take care of your safety. Also, keep the sign and don't show it blatantly."
"..."
Kashiwagi didn't reply. uu Reading www.uukanshu.com From the corner of his eye, he saw the other party staring at the wooden sign on his waist. He couldn't help but trembled in his heart, realizing that the clue he had been waiting for for many days had arrived.
I never thought that the man would turn around and leave after saying these words.
He thought about it for a moment, took out the elf ball, held it in his hand and hurried after him, but he caught the man's attention within two steps.
"Tsk! Why don't you listen to me, you little brat?"
The man rubbed his head irritably, strode over and grabbed his arm, "Follow me, this is not the place to talk."
Kashiwagi calmly allowed the other party to drag him, taking this opportunity to carefully observe the other party's appearance.
Although his face was covered by a veil, based on various factors such as his body shape, voice, and exposed skin, he guessed that this person was probably not very old, and was most likely only in his twenties.
And when the two came to a corner, the other party lifted the veil.
Judging from the appearance alone, Kashiwagi's suspicion seemed to be confirmed.
"Where did you hear the news? By chance? I told you that the people here are very dangerous. They are not merciful like the bad guys we encountered before. They can really kill people!"
The man said seriously.
Seeing his anxious look, Kashiwagi thought for a few seconds and then said, "Did you misunderstand something?"
"ah?"
The man was stunned for a moment and frowned deeply, "I misunderstood...don't tell me you don't know what is being sold here."
"I'm not saying this, I mean, you may have mistaken me for someone. But unfortunately, I am a native resident of Huangtie Town."
Kashiwagi shook his head.
The man's expression changed quickly, and he grabbed the sign at his waist, "Where did you get this sign?"