After purchasing Duraludon, Wenqi took another stroll through the Dragon-type Pokémon area.
He found that the remaining Pokémon with green potential weren't to his liking. The only one that piqued his interest was Axew, but even the best Axew there only had deep yellow potential.
After some thought, Wenqi felt that the number of Dragon-type Pokémon in his small world was too few, so buying an Axew wouldn't be a bad idea.
Thus, he decided to find the employee from earlier. Soon, he spotted the busy worker in the crowd.
Wenqi quickly walked over and politely said:
"Hello, I'd like to buy another Pokémon."
The employee, recognizing Wenqi, smiled and replied:
"Sir, which one would you like?"
Wenqi pointed at the nearby Axew and said:
"I want an Axew."
The employee glanced at the Axew area and said:
"There are still a few Axew left, but not many with high potential. An Axew with this potential can't evolve into a Haxorus. Are you sure you need it?"
Without hesitation, Wenqi answered:
"It's fine, I'll take it."
The employee nodded and said:
"Alright, the price for an Axew is three hundred thousand."
Wenqi frowned slightly and said:
"That's really cheap."
But he quickly pulled out his bank card.
The employee took the card, skillfully operated the machine, and with another "beep," three hundred thousand was deducted.
After the payment, Wenqi said:
"I want to pick it myself."
The employee led him to the Axew area, where Wenqi carefully observed each one.
His gaze was focused and sharp as he sought to choose the one that suited him best.
In the end, he selected an Axew that looked lively, cute, and full of energy. This Axew was about level nine in strength, with deep yellow potential.
Holding the Poké Ball containing the Axew, Wenqi felt very satisfied. He said to the employee:
"Thank you for your help."
The employee smiled and said:
"I wish you great success in building deep bonds with them during your training."
Wenqi nodded, clutching his two newly acquired Poké Balls, and left full of anticipation.
It must be said, Wenqi's luck in smoothly buying Duraludon and Axew was incredibly good.
In the Pokémon trading market, trainers who could afford green-potential Pokémon usually looked down on deep yellow-potential Duraludon and Axew.
They pursued higher-quality potential, believing only green-potential Pokémon were worth investing significant time and resources into.
As for trainers who could afford deep yellow-potential Pokémon, they tended to prefer the starter trio—powerful, fast-growing, and relatively affordable.
After all, in most people's minds, the starter trio offered excellent value for money, showing notable combat results in a short time.
Axew's situation was even more unique. Its yellow potential often made it difficult to meet the requirements for evolving into Haxorus, deterring many trainers.
Even though Axew had a cute appearance and some potential, the uncertainty of its future evolution made few willing to take the risk.
However, Wenqi managed to seize the opportunity in this seemingly unfavorable situation.
These Duraludon and Axew had just been released from the breeding facility, and Wenqi happened to encounter them.
It was as if fate had specially arranged for him to be in the right place at the right time.
If Wenqi had arrived a step later, these Pokémon might have been bought by other trainers or taken back by the facility for the next sale.
Wenqi's ability to buy them wasn't just due to timing; it also benefited from his unique advantage.
Unlike other trainers, Wenqi had the ability to easily enhance a Pokémon's potential.
For trainers who couldn't change a Pokémon's potential, deep yellow-potential Duraludon and Axew might mean their potential had reached its limit, but for Wenqi, it was merely a temporary starting point.
Stepping out of the Dragon-type area's gate, Wenqi returned to the hall.
Looking at the remaining seventeen gates on both sides, he hesitated, unsure which attribute area to visit next.
Suddenly, he remembered he wanted an Umbreon as a bodyguard. After a moment's thought, he walked into the Normal-type gate.
Wenqi noticed this passage was much longer than the previous ones.
When he emerged from the passage, he saw a vast area with forests, hills, rivers, and grasslands—much larger than the Dragon-type area.
Wenqi understood that Normal-type Pokémon came in many varieties, so their territory was naturally bigger.
He hoped to see the Eevee he had been longing for, but he also knew it would be hard to find one with high potential. Even if there were high-potential Eevees, they'd likely have been snapped up by well-informed people.
Wenqi came just to try his luck, looking for any leftovers or ones with good personalities.
If the personality clicked with him, he wouldn't mind buying one even if its potential wasn't high.
For Wenqi, when buying Pokémon, he valued personality and rarity more than potential.
If he encountered a rare Pokémon, he would definitely act without hesitation.
Wenqi stepped into the living area of Normal-type Pokémon, which felt like a vibrant paradise full of life and energy.
At the foot of a small hill, a group of Tauros gathered, their sturdy, powerful forms exuding strength, occasionally letting out deep, resonant roars as if claiming their territory.
Furret nimbly darted through the thick grass, its tail swaying gracefully like a flowing ribbon, as if performing a dazzling dance.
Rattata scurried in and out of tree holes, its small figure busy and tireless, working hard to find food.
Aipom joyfully leaped and played among the branches, showcasing its astonishing agility like a forest sprite.
Zigzagoon raced across the vast grassland like a gust of wind, moving so fast it was dizzying.
Dunsparce cautiously poked its head out of a burrow, its round eyes curiously gazing at the outside world, full of wonder and a desire to explore.
Stantler elegantly drank by a clear stream, its slender form and light movements as beautiful as a fairy from nature.
Meowth lazily lay on a large rock, basking in the sun, its fur looking even softer and shinier under the sunlight.
It occasionally blinked at passing humans, its cute expression like a playful plea for affection, making people want to get close.
Munchlax rolled around happily on the grass nearby, its round, chubby body endearingly clumsy, bringing a smile to anyone's face.
Pidgey flew freely in the sky, its clear, melodious cries echoing like a beautiful symphony.
Eevee frolicked joyfully among the colorful flowers, its lively, adorable appearance especially eye-catching, like a shining gem in the flowerbed.
Teddiursa hugged a jar of sweet honey by a big tree, eating with relish, a satisfied smile on its face.
Taillow circled in the air, its form agile.
Occasionally, it would lightly land on a human's shoulder, nuzzling them affectionately, conveying its friendliness and closeness.
Zangoose stayed alert in the grass, its sharp eyes scanning the surroundings, ready to react quickly if danger approached, showcasing its strong self-defense abilities.
There were many more Normal-type Pokémon here, too many for Wenqi to describe all at once.
In this magical place, Normal-type Pokémon coexisted harmoniously with humans, keeping each other company.
Most of these Pokémon were still in their baby stages, not very strong.
Moreover, they were specifically chosen as partners for trainers, with very gentle temperaments. Even those that didn't particularly like humans wouldn't easily attack them, creating a warm and peaceful scene together.