CHAPTER 2
002 - Victory! 20 Million Pokémon Coins! (For Flowers)
"What?"
"A hundredfold increase in potential and resources?"
As a transmigrator, Qin Yun instantly grasped the terrifying implications of this system.
This was just the first stage. If it later evolved into a thousandfold, ten-thousandfold, or even a hundred-millionfold boost, how terrifying would that be? The mere thought of it sent shivers down his spine.
Tomorrow was the official selection of Earl Dervish Pokémon at the Pokémon Center, marking the first step toward becoming a trainer.
The vice-principal's announcement echoed across the crowd, triggering a surge of excitement.
"School is dismissed early today."
After sixteen years of waiting, tomorrow would finally be the moment when everyone could embark on their journey as Pokémon Trainers.
Securing a strong Earl Dervish Pokémon meant the difference between mediocrity and greatness.
Elite Trainers stood at the pinnacle of society, receiving sponsorships and earning enormous respect.
Professional Trainers were even more formidable, granted a 300,000 Pokémon Coin allowance from the Alliance and given opportunities to explore mystical dimension rifts.
Elites held sway over millions of people, shaping the fate of entire regions.
Title Elites were the strongest four members of the Pokémon Alliance, rivaling even legendary figures like Lance, Steven Stone, and Cynthia.
Champions, at the very top, could single-handedly defend entire nations, their power comparable to that of Legendary Pokémon.
Qin Yun barely had time to process this reality before system notifications flooded his mind.
> [System Notice: You have obtained a trophy! Activating Hundredfold Increase!]
[New Item Acquired: Pure Gold Trophy x1!]
[You have obtained 10,000 Pokémon Coins! Activating Hundredfold Increase!]
[New Item Acquired: 1,000,000 Pokémon Coins!]
[You have obtained 3 boxes of Low-Grade Attribute-Free Energy Cubes!]
[Activating Hundredfold Increase: You now have 15 boxes of Mid-Grade Attribute-Free Energy Cubes!]
[Ding! Would you like to store these items in the System Inventory?]
"Store them immediately!" Qin Yun replied without hesitation.
If these resources suddenly appeared in the open, how would he even explain it?
> [Storage Successful!]
Qin Yun exhaled deeply. Was this truly the power of a Hundredfold Increase System?
It was insane.
One million Pokémon Coins an amount his parents wouldn't earn in sixteen years was now his.
Energy Cubes were vital for raising strong Pokémon. In the market, a single low-grade cube cost 520 Pokémon Coins, while a box was priced at 6,000 Pokémon Coins.
The initial Rookie King prize amounted to 28,000 Pokémon Coins in value enough for a civilian to survive their early training phase.
But with Hundredfold Increase, those 28,000 coins became 2.8 million.
His three boxes of Low-Grade Energy Cubes had transformed into 15 boxes of Mid-Grade Cubes, which contained significantly purer energy.
Higher-grade Energy Cubes were heavily restricted. Even elite trainers had difficulty purchasing them. High-grade cubes were nearly impossible to obtain, monopolized by noble families and the Pokémon Alliance.
"With this system… I'm no longer bound by these restrictions." Qin Yun clenched his fists.
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A Warm Home
Instead of heading straight home, Qin Yun stopped by the local Golden Taste Restaurant, where he bought his sister's favorite dishes Cola Chicken Wings and Braised Pork Ribs.
His parents were still at work, and his younger sister was finishing her studies. Thanks to the campus battle, Qin Yun had been dismissed earlier than usual.
Skilled in the kitchen, he quickly prepared the rest of the meal.
"Perfect timing."
As if on cue, the front door swung open.
"I'm home!"
A cheerful voice rang out, followed by the scent of freshly cooked food.
"Wow! It smells amazing!" Qin Xin, his younger sister, darted toward the kitchen, her eyes sparkling as she spotted her favorite dishes.
Dressed in her Jiang Cheng No. 3 Middle School uniform, with twin ponytails bouncing, she radiated youthful energy.
Qin Yun smirked. "If you want to eat, wash your hands first."
"Ha! I knew it was you who cooked, big bro!" Qin Xin giggled before dashing to the sink.
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A Family's Sacrifice
Not long after, their parents returned home.
Knowing how important tomorrow's Pokémon Selection was for Qin Yun, they had left work early.
"Xiaoyun," his father said with a solemn expression.
"You know how crucial tomorrow is. Have you thought about your plan?"
His tone was serious.
For commoners, the quality of the Earl Dervish Pokémon determined their entire future.
A Pokémon with poor potential could be trained for years without reaching Elite status. Meanwhile, a strong Earl Dervish Pokémon could set the foundation for a promising career.
Unfortunately, high-quality Pokémon were sold at sky-high prices:
Basic-tier Pokémon: 500,000 Pokémon Coins
Better-tier Pokémon: 700,000 – 800,000 Pokémon Coins
Such amounts were simply out of reach for Qin Yun's family.
Father Qin sighed heavily.
"We have been saving for years," he said, placing a small digital bank card on the table.
"This was originally meant for your wedding… but now, it's yours."
Qin Yun's heart clenched.
"There's 200,000 Pokémon Coins here."
His father looked pained but determined.
"It's not enough to buy a good Pokémon, but at least it'll help you in early training. This is everything we've saved up."
A lump formed in Qin Yun's throat. He knew his father's pride and how hard it must have been for him to hand over all their savings.
For a commoner family, this money was everything.
Yet Qin Yun couldn't accept it.
He didn't need it.
With his Hundredfold Increase System, these 200,000 Pokémon Coins were just pocket change.
"I'll be fine," Qin Yun reassured them.
"When I get stronger, I'll earn more than enough."
> [System Notice: You have received 200,000 Pokémon Coins! Activating Hundredfold Increase!]
[New Item Acquired: 20,000,000 Pokémon Coins!]
Qin Yun's eyes widened.
"Wait, what?!"
Twenty million Pokémon Coins?!
The system increased money from his parents, too?!
> [System Explanation: This is considered a 'Training Resource' provided by guardians. Pocket money would not be eligible for a boost.]
Qin Yun nearly burst into laughter.
With 20 million Pokémon Coins, he could do anything!
At that moment, he knew
His rise as a legendary Pokémon Trainer had truly begun.
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