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Wangxian Island.

A small island located outside Qinhuang City, about four or five kilometers from the coast.

Because it is far from the coast, it is not possible to build a cableway like the closer Senbei Island. The only way to get there is by boat or by riding a water-type spirit.

Mu Yun didn't care about this. He didn't have many other types of Pokémon, but he had quite a few water-type Pokémon.

After strolling around Qinhuang City, Mu Yun took the cable car to the nearest island, Xianbei Island.

The name "Xianbei Island" comes from the "Xian" in Wangxian Island, while the "Bei" comes from the many ornamental seashell creatures that inhabit the island.

For example, the giant tongue clam and the pearl clam.

Both of these types of Pokémon belong to a category with a large number of Pokémon, but because they require evolution materials, their evolved forms are rare.

Before their evolution, they themselves had limited combat capabilities.

Thus, thanks to the efforts of the management staff on Senbei Island, they were successfully incorporated into the island's roster and became ornamental sprites that could be legally fed.

"Ugh!!"

(I want an egg yolk pie!!)

As soon as Mu Yun got off the cable car, he heard a sound at his feet.

He looked down and saw a pale purple shell encasing a dark body—a Shellder.

"Are you an internet celebrity too?"

Hearing the giant clam begging for food, Mu Yun inexplicably thought of a wolf that looked like a dog and couldn't help but smile.

The giant tongue clam stuck out its tongue and stared blankly at Mu Yun, seemingly not understanding.

"It's nothing, here you go."

Mu Yun flipped his hand and took out a large bag of egg yolk pies from his storage space.

When he was storing supplies, he stocked up on a lot of things when he went on a shopping spree in the mall, including his favorite egg yolk pie from when he was a child.

"Oh my god!!"

(You really do!!)

The giant clam seemed surprised that Mu Yun could actually produce it, and its blank eyes instantly lit up.

"Oh no! Oh no!!"

(You're a good person, I can't take your money for nothing!!)

The giant clam curled its tongue and stuffed the egg yolk pie into its shell, then gestured for Mu Yun to follow.

Mu Yun was also curious about what he was going to do, so he followed him step by step toward the edge of the island.

Although Xianbei Island is a tourist attraction, it doesn't have a large number of visitors and its annual revenue is not much. Apart from the complete facilities built in the center of the island, the surrounding area of ​​the island still maintains the most original natural landscape.

For example, the place the giant clam brought him to was a rocky beach.

"Oh no, oh no~~"

Upon reaching one of the beaches, the giant clams extended their large tongues and began to vigorously scoop up sand and mud.

Although the tongue of the giant clam is not as long as that of the giant tongue clam, it is just as flexible. In just a few minutes, it dug a small pit that was half a person deep.

As the silt was continuously removed, bright, shimmering lights appeared in Mu Yun's eyes.

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【Giant Tongue Shell Pearl (Common): A beautiful pearl formed by the Giant Tongue Shell clan. It is of ordinary quality and can be used as a raw material for jewelry.】

[Giant Tongue Clam Pearl (Good Quality): Beautiful pearls collected by the giant tongue clams, of excellent quality. When ground and consumed, they can slightly increase the hardness of their shells.]

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This is a large expanse of sparkling pearls, and judging by their color, they are all of very good quality.

Many of them are of high quality and can be used to breed Pokémon.

"Oh no! Oh no!!"

(Humans, fair trade, you choose one!!)

The giant oyster clearly didn't realize that egg yolk pie and pearls were not of equal value. Perhaps in its eyes, the hard-to-obtain egg yolk pie was far more expensive than the pearls it could produce.

Mu Yun thought to himself.

However, the truth is...

Shellder: I feel so close to this human. How did I end up bringing him to my secret base without even realizing it? Oh well, since I'm already here, I'll give him a pearl for the sake of the egg yolk pie.

Mu Yun, who was initially marveling at the innocence of the elves, suddenly understood after hearing the Big Tongue Shell's soft mutterings.

It turns out that the affinity aura after the fusion is at work.

The creatures in the scenic area are not afraid of people. In fact, because they are often fed, they are very fond of strangers. With the addition of their friendly aura, they are so fond of humans that they give them gifts.

That being said, Mu Yun wasn't the kind of person who liked to take advantage of others. He flipped his hand and took out several large bags of egg yolk pies from his storage space.

"Oh my god!!"

(So ​​many egg yolk pies!!)

The giant tongue clam was stunned. In the past, humans would only occasionally give him a small bag by chance, but this human in front of him had given him several large bags!

No way, how can I, a giant tongue clam, be so stingy!

"Oh no! Oh no!!"

(Human, stay here and wait for me to return!!)

Mu Yun: What do you mean by that?

Under Mu Yun's puzzled gaze, the Big Tongue Shell skipped away, and returned about ten minutes later.

"Oh my god!!"

(This is for you!!)

With a flick of its tongue, the giant oyster spat out a large, pale pink pearl, much larger than the oyster's own pearl.

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[Pearl from the Pearl Oyster: A special pearl produced by the pearl oyster species before their evolution. When carried, it nourishes mental energy and accelerates mental recovery. Consuming it permanently increases mental energy.]

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Seeing Mu Yun's surprised look, the Big Tongue Clam proudly stuck out its tongue.

This is a treasure he has collected. Among the entire Giant Tongue Clam clan, there are not many people who can get their hands on Pearl Clam pearls.

"Thank you, little one."

Mu Yun put away the pearls from the pearl oyster.

He had been thinking about whether to make one of these for Patrick Star to use.

Unexpectedly, before he could even make a move, this thing came to him on its own.

What great luck!

Wait, good luck?

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[Luck: 2 (+2) [The average person's fortune is like a calm lake, but your fortune is like a lake that ripples from time to time, and perhaps good things will happen occasionally]]

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Mu Yun suddenly thought of his lucky attribute.

So, is this the combined effect of the affinity aura and the luck attribute?

Mu Yun suddenly thought of those chosen ones who gained divine skills by jumping off cliffs, were guaranteed to win gold in lotteries, and were guaranteed to level up even when seriously injured.

Luck is indeed a mysterious thing.

"Thank you for the pearls, here you go with these too."

Coming to his senses, Mu Yun flipped his hand again, and to the astonishment of the giant tongue clam, bags of all kinds of snacks appeared on the beach.

These were all purchased by Mu Yun during his previous shopping spree.

Later, because his own cooking was so delicious, he stopped eating these snacks much.

After bidding farewell to the excited Giant Tongue Shell, Mu Yun arrived at a deserted shore on Fairy Shell Island and released Patrick Star.

"Do you think this will be of any use to you?"

Mu Yun handed him the pearl from the pearl oyster.

Patrick reached out and took it.

He had seen this thing when he was learning online. It is a special pearl that can only be produced by pearl oysters. Because a pearl oyster can only produce one pearl, and it must be during its evolution, so it is rare and expensive.

In addition, its high aesthetic appeal makes it suitable as an accessory, which is very popular among female trainers, so its price is no lower than that of a basic treasure.

As expected of the big boss!

After giving a subtle compliment, Patrick Star held up the pearl with both hands, the gem on his chest shimmering slightly.

"It's useful. One pill can increase my total mental energy by about 5%."

Patrick was somewhat surprised.

Don't be fooled by the fact that 5% may seem like a small percentage; it depends on the original total amount.

As a Psychic-type Pokémon, coupled with his super brain, Patrick's mental strength far surpasses that of other Pokémon of the same level. Even among Psychic-type Pokémon of the same level, their mental strength is far inferior to his.

A 5% increase in his mental strength is already a terrifying number.

If it were the eldest brother, it would probably increase by at least 25%.

Bold: Little brother, what do you mean?

"5%, not bad."

Although pearls from pearl oysters are rare and expensive, they are not true treasures. A 5% increase is already a very good value.

Moreover, he has more than one.

"Approximately how many do you need?"

Mu Yun asked.

"The first ten are the most effective, increasing my current mental strength by about 50%. After ten, the effect is expected to decrease gradually, reaching its limit at around fifty, where it can double the effect, and then it will be ineffective," Patrick Star said truthfully.

"Fifty coins, not bad."

Mu Yun glanced at the price of pearls from pearl oysters in the points redemption shop.

One thousand points per item is roughly equivalent to 100,000 Alliance Coins, which is far below the market price.

Fifty pieces are roughly equivalent to 50,000 points.

Mu Yun glanced at the points panel. After more than ten days of daily accumulation, plus income from various battles and missions, his points had now reached 200,000.

Points -49000!

"Here you go, go back and absorb it."

With a casual wave of his hand, Mu Yun exchanged a large bag of pearls for pearls.

"Okay, boss!!"

Patrick Star's jewel suddenly gleamed.

As expected of the big boss, so arrogant!