Elf Trader: My trump card is the Light/Dark Mantis.

The limit is 10% of the accumulated points.

[Current loan limit: 2107 points] Jiang Gu glanced at it and gritted his teeth.

Since it's interest-free anyway, why not lend it to me?

Jiang Gu immediately borrowed 2000 points from the system.

Purchase all available Punishment Energy and Frenzy Energy.

He then called Hilda over. "I've taken care of it."

"The reason your evolution has been stuck is because you are different from Sagros; you need two special types of energy," Jiang Gu said, telling a white lie.

He had already decided that he would never reveal the fact that Hilda could also break through her limits through battle, just like Zagros.

That light-wielding mantis must have suffered such a huge psychological trauma!

Jiang Gu stroked Hilda's forehead and took out two types of energy.

Hilda's eyes immediately lit up!

It vaguely sensed that the punitive and fanatical power before it was perfectly suited to itself!

As long as I absorb them, I will definitely become stronger!

Jiang Gu did not stop Hilda's actions and directly handed the two kinds of energy to it!

Hilda extended two scythe-shaped arms and legs, receiving the two types of energy.

Then a violent force surged into its body!

Jiang Gu silently recited.

"System, please help me balance my energy." Instantly, 500 points were deducted.

At this moment, Hilda was already showing signs of pain from the violent energy! Fortunately, the system intervened at the last second...

The two forces achieved a perfect balance within Hilda's body. ...Then, a faint white light shone around the Light Mantis.

Julian and Sagros watched this scene with great excitement!

They both realized that their companion was about to reach a new level! Finally, in a flash of light... Hilda's appearance had changed drastically!

No, he should be called Incaros now! (A slight mispronunciation follows.)

Chapter 72: The Underwater Temple

Hilda had already undergone a transformation!

Standing in front of Jiang Gu was a valiant and extraordinary elf!

Hilda's once somewhat rounded body has been transformed into a sharply defined shape!

Its entire body's armor turned a pale gold color, with a faint aura of light that gave it an awe-inspiring and unapproachable presence!

Two long, sharp horns on its head added to the elf's handsome appearance, and its body was covered by an inverted triangular breastplate!

This is the true form of the mantis, Incaros!

Jiang Gu opened his eyes to the data.

【Name: Incaros】

[Level: lv.51]

[Attribute: Combat]

[Trait: Adaptability (Skills gain double the bonus)]

[Soul Imprint: None]

[Mastered Techniques: Sudden Slash, Blade Aura... Guardian Formation, Star Shadow Waves, Vacuum Thousand Crack]

【个体值——HP：36攻击：36防御：36特攻：36特防：36速度：36】

Then he was surprised to discover.

Compared to Sadero's breakthrough through a life-or-death battle, which saved a significant amount of points.

Hilda's evolution method is indeed expensive, but there's a reason for it...

The level has skyrocketed!

This directly allowed Incaros to break through the Elite level limit and reach the Gym level!

Furthermore, it possesses the powerful skills of the Light Mantis!

It has a protective array that increases its own defense and special defense by "600", a powerful move called Star Shadow Wave that has a chance to slow down opponents, and a high-power move called Vacuum Thousand Crack that makes opponents flinch!

Each one is extremely practical!

Moreover, their qualifications have improved significantly!

Add five to all individuals!

Although you spend a lot of points, it's actually a way to save achievement points!

Moreover, Incaros's combat power has increased several times over compared to before!

Jiang Gu thought about it and felt that this shopping trip was quite worthwhile!

Julian and Sagros, standing nearby, also joined in with great excitement.

They sincerely congratulated their companion on becoming stronger!

Incaros also changed his previously withdrawn attitude.

On the one hand, his strength increased, and he no longer doubted himself.

At the same time, as the true form of the Light Mantis, its mental strength far surpasses that of its previous self, and it doesn't take the small setbacks and hardships seriously at all!

Steel-Toothed Shark?

Goodbye, I'll cut him down with my sword!

At this moment, the praying mantis nodded slightly, displaying a certain elder's demeanor, in response to its companion's cheers.

Then it looked at Jiang Gu with eyes full of gratitude and respect!

For Incaros and Zygarde at this point, Jiang Gu was not someone they needed to thank.

Because the mantis had long understood that the other party was its most important family and partner!

It's worth giving everything for!

Seeing the elves' joyful expressions, Jiang Gu smiled, but felt a slight pang of unease in his heart.

All that hard work for so long, and it's all gone in one fell swoop. ... ...

Not only did I spend all my points...

We still owe the system 2000!

This kind of development can't continue!

Making money solely by selling Pokémon is too slow!

Jiang Gu pondered deeply, reflecting on his painful experience.

He has already thought about it.

I must visit Kross before I go back this time!

Collect those ores and photosynthetic energy!

In any case, I'm going to open a company that sells Seer's special products!

correct!

There's also the Yellow Crystal Ore, which doesn't exist in the Pokémon world. Before we can sell it on a large scale, we'll have to squeeze some money out of Steven!

make money!

Must make money!

Otherwise, I couldn't even afford to keep just two cockroaches!

Jiang Gu was internally complaining when he suddenly noticed something interesting…

He used data analysis to observe Incaros's condition.

But they discovered that Julian's level had inexplicably increased by one.

（『）

But this water-type Pokémon didn't even fight just now...

He just ran away with Jiang Gu.

Could it be...

Jiang Gu looked around and quickly realized something was wrong.

The water in the crevice he was currently in was a shade bluer than the water outside!

Jiang Gu thought for a moment and then moved closer to Julian to ask him.