Elf: I have a secret realm of emerald green.

Was it calling me? He looked around and, seeing that he was the only living creature nearby, flew over curiously.

A human and a small gible shark are hardly a threat.

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Xia Shen sat on the eagle's back, comfortably feeling the breeze brushing against his face as it flew at low altitude.

Things went exceptionally smoothly; he and the Warriors Hawks had reached a deal, making his purchase of those large steaks worthwhile.

Although I can't beat you in a fight right now, I can use sweet words to corrupt you!

Xia Shen showed the Warrior Eagles what evil attack methods in the human world are like.

They are now heading to the southern part of the pure white tundra—Ghostfall, where there are many Pokémon they haven't caught yet.

Furthermore, further south you will reach another area, the foothills of Tianguan Mountain.

Xia Shen planned to head south after catching all the Pokémon at Icefall, instead of lingering in the tundra.

…………

The Warrior Eagle landed smoothly on the snow, and Xia Shen handed him the remaining pieces of meat as agreed.

"Screech—" The warrior eagle cried out, picked up its food with its beak and claws, and flew away.

Xia Shen was reminded of her own life as a corporate slave, where she had to leave work at a fixed time every day.

After bidding farewell to the Warriors and Eagles, Xia Shen observed his surroundings.

Because it is located in the south of the pure white permafrost, the snow here is much thinner, and many cliffs reveal the true face beneath the snow.

The terrain here is precipitous, with layers of rock and many icicles hanging on the cliff face, resembling a waterfall, hence the name Ice Ghost Waterfall.

Because of the climate difference with the north, many elves that do not exist in the frigid wastelands and Wise Lake live here, such as a yellow and black Electabuzz not far from Summer Deep.

"Gible, get ready for battle!" Xia Shen threw out a Poké Ball, and the little shark jumped out.

"Awooo—" The Gible, which had been cooped up inside the ball for a long time, roared excitedly, its fighting spirit strong.

What happens when a wild Electric-type Pokémon encounters Gible?

Less than two minutes later, another Pokémon was added to Xia Shen's Pokédex.

Unfortunately, because the journey took so long, Xia Shen only had enough time left to catch one cross-bat.

………………

Back to the real world.

The family was eating breakfast at the dining table.

Watching the giblets devour their food like a whirlwind, Xia Shen's mother whispered worriedly, "Son, do you have enough money lately?"

"That's enough, what's wrong?" Xia Shen didn't know why his mother suddenly asked this.

"Isn't Gible's appetite a bit off?" Mom pointed at the two Pokémon with drastically different appetites.

The gible shark's feeding utensil is a specially made large basin, more than ten times larger than the bowl in front of Zoroa.

Xia Shen suddenly realized that this was what her mother was worried about.

"It's alright, I have a source of income now, so don't worry about it. I'm even hoping that Zoroya can eat more."

As he spoke, he touched Zorua, who was eating in small, ladylike bites.

Elves need food to replenish their energy, so being able to eat is definitely not a bad thing.

He suddenly remembered something else, "By the way, Mom, have you ever thought about moving to a bigger house, preferably one with a garden? There will only be more and more elves in the house in the future."

Xia Shen's house is a fairly ordinary residential building. It's fine for now, as he keeps Gible and Zoroar, but it will be a bit cramped if they evolve in the future.

Moreover, Xia Shen will capture even more Pokémon in the future.

The housing prices in this world are far lower than before I transmigrated. This is partly because the population is smaller and land is not as scarce; and partly because of the existence of elves, the costs are much lower.

Of course, the most important factor is that... the core pillar of this world will always be the elf-related industries, and it doesn't need to rely on real estate to drive anything.

Therefore, a house with a garden can be had for around a million.

While Mom was still pondering, Dad expressed his opinion first: "I think it's a good idea. I got a promotion last month, and the money I saved for Xiao Shen's Pokémon egg hasn't been used yet. It's more than enough to buy a new house."

Seeing that his mother was still hesitating, Xia Shen said, "I've recently earned nearly 100,000 yuan just by teaching others Pokémon moves and breeding them. Also, there are two orders for Pokémon items that haven't arrived yet, which are estimated to be around 300,000 to 400,000 yuan. I can contribute a portion of that."

Gu Jing couldn't persuade the two of them, so she had to agree, but she didn't agree to Xia Shen's proposal to also contribute money. "You should use your money to raise the elves. Your parents can take care of things at home."

Xia Shen looked at his mother's concerned face and nodded in agreement.

The future is still far away, and my parents are still young and strong. There's no rush to repay their kindness right now.

After discussing important family matters at the dinner table, the family members went out to take care of their own tasks.

Xia Shen's parents went to look at houses, while Xia Shen took the two little ones to the Pokémon Training Center.

Since there were other people present yesterday, Xia Shen couldn't very well let Soroya train with them.

Today will be Sorowa's first official training session.

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## Chapter Twenty-Eight: Zorua's First Training Experience (Please continue reading~)

Xia Shen chose the [Dragon Dance Training Hall] as the training venue yesterday.

Firstly, it was close by, and secondly, he had a pretty good impression of the training center.

The same receptionist as yesterday, with a pleasant smile and a gentle voice.

He began by saying, "Hello, are you a member of our group?"

Xia Shen shook her head. "No, tell me about your set meals."

The receptionist narrowed her eyes slightly, her smile as warm as a spring breeze. "You've come at the perfect time! Today is the third anniversary of our training center, and you'll enjoy a 50% discount on your package today!"

Third anniversary? Or a 50% discount?

Xia Shen glanced at the sparsely decorated hall, curled his lip, and thought, "Another person whose ability to make up lies isn't even as good as mine."

Judging from his sly smile, he's probably trying to sell me a set meal. Let's check the price first.

"Tell me about the price ranges first," Xia Shen said calmly.

接待介绍道：“我们有几种类型的训练间。适合1-3只精灵训练的小型，4-6只训练的中型，以及6-10只训练的大型。请问客人需要哪种呢？”

"Small ones are enough." Xia Shen felt that he probably wouldn't have more than three Pokémon this semester.

"For small training rooms, the prices vary depending on whether you have a session card, monthly card, quarterly card, or yearly card. Which type do you need?"

It sounds similar to the gym from before I time-traveled.

"Let's get a multi-visit pass, ten visits first." Considering that she has to go to school during the week and only has time to come here on weekends, and that she doesn't have the same financial resources as Yan Yan, Xia Shen didn't want to waste the opportunity.

"Okay, ten sessions of the small training room, two thousand League Coins!"

So cheap? Xia Shen was shocked by the price. At this price, you could usually only rent a low-end training hall in a remote, out-of-the-way location with terrible facilities...

Looking at the smiling receptionist, Xia Shen was still half-believing and half-doubting, but he still paid the money.

Such a large chain of training centers, they can't possibly cut my kidney, can they?

The receptionist breathed a sigh of relief as she watched Xia Shen take the card and leave.

Why is the young lady's friend so suspicious...?

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Unaware that she had once again benefited from Yan Yan's kindness, Xia Shen arrived at a training room suitable for both Dragon and Normal types.

Today's main tasks are advanced uses of the Gible Meteor Shower and basic training for Zorua.

"There's only one box of energy cubes left this morning. If you eat it too fast, don't ask me for more later."

Xia Shen handed the energy cube he brought from home to Gible, then left him aside to train on his own.

Xia Shen released Zoroa from the Poké Ball. The little fox seemed to be still half asleep, drowsily observing the unfamiliar surroundings.

Looking up and seeing Xia Shen in front of her, she immediately jumped into his arms and affectionately nuzzled his face.

Xia Shen put Zoroya down on the ground and said seriously, "Starting today, we'll be officially training!"

The little fox looked at Xia Shen with an innocent expression, seemingly not understanding what he meant.

Xia Shen knew this little one was very clever, so he flicked her blue and white tuft of hair in an annoyed tone and said, "Don't play dumb with me. Don't worry, I'll train with you."

Soroya had no choice but to nod obediently.

Xia Shen was serious; excellent trainers also need strong physical abilities.

Otherwise, if you encounter an unregulated battle in the wild, no one will care if you attack the trainer.

And at least next time when Blizzard King chases after you, you won't have to run away so badly.

After finishing the warm-up exercises, Xia Shen started running laps around the field with the little fox.

Zoroark is a fragile Pokémon, and if it's not fast, it'll be easily defeated in close combat.

However, human physical abilities really can't compare to those of elves...

After running at a moderate pace for about ten minutes, Xia Shen was so tired that he could barely breathe, while Soloa ran with increasing vigor and showed no signs of fatigue.

This is an elf that's only been born for a week.

As the little fox ran, it realized that its trainer had disappeared. Upon closer inspection, it found Xia Shen resting on the grass next to the training field.

"Yo-yo—" Soroya ran over angrily and stepped on Xia Shen.

The soft little paw pads pressed against Xia Shen's chest, making him squint his eyes in comfort.

So fox cubs can knead too, and it looks so comfortable...

Seeing that Xia Shen not only didn't reflect on his actions but also looked like he was enjoying it, Zorua got even angrier and simply lay down on Xia Shen's chest, giving up completely.

Xia Shen lifted her up and said helplessly, "Humans and Pokémon can't be compared in terms of physique. Can't you be a little more understanding of your trainer?"

Soroya wasn't really angry. He nodded obediently, waving his limbs and struggling to get down.

Xia Shen put down the little fox and got up as well. "Come on, let's run a few more laps together."