Digimon: I reached the top using the Knight item.

"I haven't eaten any snacks for the past few days, I...I'm craving..."

Finally, Qi Ren raised his head, his big, watery eyes filled with grievance, and looked at Bai Yu with a pitiful expression.

He looked just like a puppy that hadn't eaten a bone in days.

With Qi Ren staring at him so intently, Bai Yu ultimately couldn't resist.

He sighed inwardly, realizing he had finally softened his heart.

After all, Qi Ren was just a little kid in elementary school.

Kids can tolerate not eating meals, but not eating snacks is a nightmare for them.

"Okay, okay, I got it."

Bai Yu waved his hand impatiently and said to Qi Ren, "I'll leave you a little today to shut your greedy mouth."

"Really?!"

Upon hearing this, Qi Ren's aggrieved expression vanished instantly, replaced by uncontrollable surprise.

He quickly took out his allowance for the day from his pocket.

Qi Ren pulled out one card from inside and then handed the rest to Bai Yu.

Bai Yu didn't stand on ceremony at all. He reached out and took it, stuffing it directly into his pocket without even looking at it.

Just then, a shout came from not far away.

"Qi Ren——!"

Qi Ren subconsciously turned around and saw three students of similar age running towards him.

There are two men and one woman.

The boy in the lead, wearing glasses and looking somewhat nerdy, ran up to Qi Ren and enthusiastically invited him, "Qi Ren, want to go play with digital cards in the park?"

He held a stack of brand-new cards in his hand, clearly newly acquired, and couldn't wait to find someone to play against.

Upon hearing the words "digital card," Qi Ren's eyes lit up, but soon he seemed to remember something and secretly glanced at Bai Yu beside him.

Qi Ren shook his head and said to his classmate with some regret, "Bo He, I won't be going today. I... I have something to do with Brother Bai Yu today."

After saying that, Qi Ren suddenly remembered something and quickly introduced the group to the others.

"Oh, right, let me introduce it to you."

He pointed to Bai Yu beside him and said, "This is Brother Bai Yu."

Then, he pointed to his three classmates in turn and introduced them to Bai Yu: "Brother Bai Yu, these are my classmates, Bohe, Kenta and Shuli."

Bai Yu's gaze swept over the three childish faces.

Upon hearing these three names, a sudden realization flashed through his mind.

It turns out to be these three little guys.

No wonder they looked familiar from the first time I saw them.

Strictly speaking, these three are all third-generation children, and they will all become animal trainers in the future.

Especially that girl named Shuli.

Don't be fooled by her quiet demeanor as she stands to the side, looking like a demure young girl.

Later on, she became the source of Di Limo's negative emotions, making her a crucial character in the entire story.

Bai Yu smiled warmly, nodded to the three of them, and greeted them, "Hello."

Hirokazu, Kenta, and Juri also greeted Shiraha politely.

"Hello, Brother Baiyu!"

Chapter 23: We'll beat it until it degenerates.

After exchanging greetings, Bohe looked at Qiren again, his face filled with a lingering, unwavering enthusiasm.

"Qi Ren, are you really not going? I got some super rare cards today!"

He waved the deck in his hand, trying to lure his friend with the allure of the new cards.

A flicker of longing flashed in Qi Ren's eyes, but he still shook his head firmly.

"I really have something to do today, maybe next time, Bohe."

"OK then."

Seeing that Kei's attitude was firm, Bo and Kenta did not insist any further and said goodbye to him with some regret.

"We'll be going now, Qi Ren, bye-bye!"

"Bye-bye." Shuli waved to Qiren with a quiet smile on her face, and then left with the two boys.

Once the three figures had disappeared into the distance, Bai Yu grabbed Qi Ren's shoulder with a playful smile on his face.

"How come I didn't know there was anything else between us that we needed to do?"

These days, every time Bai Yu comes over, he takes the money from Qi Ren and leaves decisively, never lingering.

When Bai Yu grabbed him, Qi Ren stiffened. He looked up with a pleading look in his eyes.

"Brother Baiyu, I really have something I need your help with!"

"Doesn't it say on your business card? You can contact me for anything related to Digimon!"

Bai Yu was somewhat surprised by his serious expression.

“That’s right.” He released his grip on Qi Ren’s hand and looked at him with a leisurely air.

"But you shouldn't have forgotten that I charge a fee."

Bai Yu stretched out his finger and waved it in front of Qi Ren.

"How much are you willing to pay me if you want my help?"

Upon hearing the word "reward," Qi Ren's hopeful little face instantly fell.

He lowered his head, his fingers intertwined in a tangled mess.

He was just an ordinary elementary school student, and his daily allowance was pitifully small, making it impossible for him to come up with a large sum of money at once.

Qi Ren struggled with this for a long time, seemingly engaged in a fierce internal battle.

After a moment, as if he had made a huge decision, he suddenly raised his head and tentatively said to Bai Yu, "Brother Bai Yu, I... I'll give you two more weeks' worth of pocket money, okay?"

Saying these words was like a knife to Qi Ren's heart.

This means he will have to endure another two weeks of hardship without snacks.

Hearing Qi Ren's "generous" offer, Bai Yu's lips twitched involuntarily.

To be honest, Qi Ren's daily allowance isn't even enough to buy a decent lunch.

Even adding up a month's worth of work doesn't amount to much, and now with two more weeks added, it's still just a drop in the bucket for him.

However, even a mosquito's leg is still meat, no matter how small.

Anyway, there's no more money to be squeezed out of this kid.

Sigh, I still need to find a way to get to know Meimei; she's the real rich person.

Bai Yu sighed inwardly before pulling himself out of his thoughts.

Looking at the anxious Qi Ren in front of him, who seemed afraid of not being able to agree, he deliberately put on an expression that said, "I'm at a disadvantage."

"Alright then," Bai Yu sighed and said reluctantly.

"I'll agree to your request since you look so pitiful."

"Tell me, what is it?"

Bai Yu's tone became serious.

"Which Digimon are we going to deal with?"

However, upon hearing Bai Yu's question, Qi Ren shook his head vigorously.

"No, I'm not going to deal with Digimon..."

Qi Ren looked troubled, as if he didn't know how to organize his thoughts.

He hesitated for a long time, but finally gave up on explaining.

"Brother Baiyu, I can't explain this matter clearly in a short time. You'll understand once you come with me."

Hearing Qi Ren say this, Bai Yu's curiosity was indeed piqued.

"Alright, then lead the way."

Bai Yu shrugged, since he had nothing else to do anyway.

"But let me make this clear first: if things get too complicated, two weeks' allowance won't be enough."

"what?"

Qi Ren was taken aback upon hearing this, and his little face immediately fell down again.

Led by Qi Ren, the two walked through several streets and arrived at a park.

Although the park is not large, it is particularly quiet because of its somewhat remote location.

The afternoon sunlight filtered through the gaps in the leaves, casting dappled shadows on the ground, creating a very pleasant environment.

As Qi Ren walked, he introduced the place to Bai Yu in a familiar manner: "Brother Bai Yu, this is the place I come to most often."

“I often play here with Bo and the others, and…”

At this point, a mysterious smile appeared on Qi Ren's face.

"I also have a secret base here."

"A secret base?"

Bai Yu raised an eyebrow and followed Qi Ren through a maze of turns until they arrived at a more secluded corner of the park.

Behind a small grove of trees stood a solitary gray cement hut.

The doors and windows of the cabin were not yet installed, clearly indicating that it was an unfinished and abandoned building.

Qi Ren pointed to the small house, a hint of pride on his face.

"This is it!"

Bai Yu looked the so-called "secret base" up and down, judging from the building's structure and the pre-installed pipes...

"You call an unfinished toilet a secret base?"

Bai Yu's criticism hit the nail on the head.

Qi Ren choked for a moment, her face instantly turning red. She quickly explained, "It's...it's not a toilet! It just...it just looks a bit like one!"

"And it's very secluded here; nobody ever comes here normally!"

Seeing Qi Ren's adorable expression as he eagerly tried to explain himself, Bai Yu smiled and stopped teasing him.

"Alright, so the thing you asked me to do is in this 'secret base'?"

Upon hearing this, the pride on Qi Ren's face instantly disappeared, replaced by deep worry.

He nodded, took a deep breath, and walked to the door of the abandoned hut.

"Brother Baiyu, the thing I need your help with is inside."

As he spoke, he leaned into the dimly lit hut and whispered, "Gromon, I'm coming."

A low, guttural roar, tinged with a hint of grievance, came from inside the house.

Bai Yu followed and curiously peered inside.

Inside the dimly lit hut, a huge, crimson figure was curled up.

Its size was so enormous that it almost filled the entire interior of the small house.

Its ferocious silhouette exudes power, and even when curled up, it gives off a strong sense of oppression.

Bai Yu's eyes widened slightly, and a look of surprise appeared on her face.