Being very thoughtful, Gu Xin helped the wealthy beauty Bai Qianqian move the Pokéblocks she bought into the trunk of her car, then watched as she got into the driver's seat.
"Bye-bye, Mister~ If I have any questions about raising Squirtle, I'll contact you."
After carefully placing the innocent-looking Squirtle in the passenger seat and fastening its seatbelt, Bai Qianqian leaned out and waved goodbye to Gu Xin.
"Bye-bye~ You are Welcome anytime, and remember to recommend me to customers!"
"Will do."
Hearing the last part, Bai Qianqian made a playful face at Gu Xin before driving away.
Watching Bai Qianqian's luxury car disappear from view, Gu Xin took a Poké Ball out of his pocket. He had actually hesitated about whether to give it to Bai Qianqian now.
But after thinking for a moment, he ultimately decided against it. Poké Ball technology was simply too outlandish for this world.
Although the System had indicated that people's resistance to and the impact of Pokémon and related items had been minimized under its influence, Gu Xin still decided not to introduce Poké Balls just yet.
There was no rush. Currently, Bai Qianqian was his only customer, and he had only sold one Pokémon.
There was no immediate need to reveal the existence of Poké Balls.
"Finally made a sale."
Gu Xin stretched languidly and sighed, then went back into the store.
It wasn't easy. The pet store business really wasn't simple. Not many people had come looking for pets these past two days, and moreover, the moment they saw there were no cats or dogs, they left immediately without the slightest hesitation.
The only person who had been willing to try the draw ended up getting a Larvitar.
But as soon as he saw Larvitar's appearance and asked the price, he left without looking back after hearing it.
Before leaving, he even offered a "friendly" greeting to Gu Xin personally.
'Psycho!'
Thinking of that guy, Gu Xin shook his head.
That guy would definitely regret it later, missing out on a Larvitar just like that.
Even Gu Xin had been surprised at the guy's incredible luck at the time – getting a Larvitar on the very first draw.
"System, finalize the novice mission."
After returning to the store and sitting down, Gu Xin took a sip of tea and communicated with the System in his mind.
The Father of Pokémon System. It was precisely this system that had made him the manager of this pet store.
"Novice mission: Sell the first Pokémon - complete. Calculating reward."
"Reward: Host receives one unlimited draw. Begin now?"
The mechanical voice sounded in Gu Xin's mind.
"Begin!"
Gu Xin answered without hesitation, his emotions surging slightly.
Although he had just sold Squirtle to Bai Qianqian, he didn't actually have any Pokémon of his own yet...
And now, his very first one was about to arrive, and through an unlimited draw, no less.
This meant he could potentially draw a Legendary or Mythical Pokémon!
Ho-Oh, Lugia, Rayquaza, Kyurem, and so on!
"Draw beginning."
The System's mechanical voice remained flat, and a semi-transparent virtual spinner wheel materialized in front of Gu Xin.
The wheel began to spin rapidly, silhouettes flashing past one after another before it slowly came to a stop.
The silhouette gradually sharpened into focus, and Gu Xin's eyes instantly lit up.
"Congratulations, Host. You have drawn Diancie."
"Haha~ Looks like my luck is really good today."
The smile on Gu Xin's lips was evident as he retrieved Diancie's Poké Ball from the system reward.
Diancie, the mythical Princess of the Diamond Domain, officially classified as a Mythical Pokémon.
Yes, a Mythical Pokémon, in the same incredibly precious category as Mew and Celebi!
"Come on out, Diancie."
He tossed the Poké Ball. A flash of white light later, a beautiful, sparkling Pokémon appeared before Gu Xin.
On its head sat a round pink diamond, its crown formed by four octahedral diamonds and two elongated diamonds. It wore a white dress-like garment, and its lower body was a raw diamond ore partially revealing embedded diamonds.
It had two ruby-like eyes, small ears, and around its neck was a golden ring resembling a necklace, with an octahedral diamond hanging from the center.
Elegant, dignified, beautiful.
Diancie tilted its head, observing Gu Xin curiously.
"Hello, Diancie. I'm Gu Xin. From now on, we're family. It's nice to meet you."
Gu Xin leaned forward slightly, greeting Diancie with a friendly smile.
"It's nice to meet you too, Gu Xin."
Diancie's ruby-like eyes sparkled. It then placed its hands before itself and gave Gu Xin an elegant curtsy. Simultaneously, a clear, pleasant female voice sounded in Gu Xin's ears.
It was Diancie's telepathy!
Telepathy was a form of communication that transcended species, a connection between minds.
"Diancie, your voice is lovely. Here, have some of this."
Hearing this, Gu Xin's smile deepened. He praised Diancie before taking a box of Pokéblocks from the counter.
"Thank you, Gu Xin. Diancie likes this very much."
Diancie took a Pokéblock from the box with its small hand and tasted it tentatively. The pleasant telepathic voice conveyed satisfaction.
Diancie's every movement was as elegant as that of a well-bred noble lady, possessing a grace that was truly pleasing to watch.
It was a completely different picture compared to when the 'water-squirting turtle' Bai Qianqian took away was eating.
"So cute."
Gu Xin also broke into the same kind of doting 'auntie smile' Bai Qianqian had earlier. This is my own starter Pokémon.
Yes, my precious Diancie is the most beautiful and cutest!