Reasonable Breeding
"What are they doing? Have these new trainers developed Stockholm Syndrome from being beaten? Are they addicted to losing?"
Several experienced players passing by looked at the group of newcomers queuing up to be defeated, somewhat puzzled.
On the other side, Zhou Tao and Qin Ming also heard this comment.
Zhou Tao saw a defeated trainer with a satisfied smile on his face.
He narrowed his eyes and Earthquake, then looked at the person being teleported away, saying in shock, "I didn't expect this batch of newcomers to have such a strange fetish!"
Qin Ming's mind worked quickly, and he quickly saw the essence beneath the surface. He said speechlessly, "They must have realized that battling the Bug Catcher yields more experience than wild Pokemon."
Thinking of the levels of the Bug Catcher's Mimikyu and Dragonite, Zhou Tao suddenly felt a surge of excitement.
"How about we challenge them too?" Zhou Tao was tempted and made the suggestion.
Qin Ming shook his head. "We don't have many league coins left."
Nobody knew what would happen if league coins reached zero after another failure. It could result in a mission failure and being sent away.
"Okay." Zhou Tao nodded reluctantly and began simulated battles with his friend.
...
While thinking about this issue, Chen Yue also considered it.
This group of newcomers had been harvested several times in a row, and they probably didn't have many league coins left.
He glanced at the newcomers and asked, "Hold on for a moment. Can you tell me how many league coins you have left?"
The newcomers checked and replied, "We have a little over three hundred left! Is there a problem, boss?"
Chen Yue's eyelid twitched a few times, and he patiently explained, "You may not be familiar with the rules of the simulation on your first entry into the instance. Let me give you a brief introduction."
"The currency for traversing the Infinite Space is points, and points can only be obtained within the instance. This is your first instance, and you don't have any points on you yet."
"Once the Main Quest fails, points will be deducted into negative numbers, and you will be sent back to the moment just before your death."
"This instance is different from regular instances; it's quite special and doesn't specify the conditions for mission failure."
"In this instance, there are clear rules for trainer battles. The losing side must provide league coins to the winning side."
"And once the league coins on your person reach zero, the consequence is likely that the Main Quest will fail directly, and you will be kicked out of the Infinite Space."
The group of new trainer hopefuls was shocked.
They hesitated to continue battling when they looked at the money in their backpacks.
On the other side, the group of experienced players fell into silence after hearing these remarks.
Chen Yue certainly wouldn't allow a situation where his "cabbage" would die before being fully harvested.
He kindly reminded them, "However, I have a good solution for you."
Everyone immediately looked up, hope in their eyes.
Chen Yue turned to look in the direction of Oldale Town and said loudly, "I can clear the way for you first. On Routes 102 and 103, there are many Bug Catchers and Youngsters. You can battle them and earn money."
Chen Yue wasn't worried that they would run away because these new trainer hopefuls couldn't proceed to the second phase of the Main Quest without defeating him.
Tears welled up in the eyes of the newcomers, and they were almost ready to kneel down and kowtow three times.
"Thank you, boss!"
"Boss is such a good person! I will never forget you!"
"Boss, can you tell me your name? I want to thank you in person when I exit the instance!"
Chen Yue replied calmly, "My name is He Chun."
The nearby experienced players couldn't help but be speechless.
Indeed, these newcomers were helping someone count their money even after being sold...
Qin Ming also heard this name, and he rested his chin on his hand, looking at Chen Yue with interest.
After the group of new players ran towards Oldale Town through Route 101, he suddenly called out, "He Chun?"
Chen Yue heard it and stopped for two seconds before turning around.
But he saw Zhou Tao and Qin Ming approaching him.
Chen Yue: "Yes, that's right. I'm He Chun. What can I do for you?"
Qin Ming looked him up and down and said, "When did you become a man? I didn't know that the instance could produce items that change one's gender."
Chen Yue: ...
Qin Ming smiled and introduced himself, "I'm Qin Ming, nice to meet you."
"Hello, I'm Zhou Tao!" Zhou Tao said and even extended his hand in a very formal manner.
Chen Yue politely shook his hand and said, "Chen Yue."
Both Zhou Tao and Qin Ming were stunned when they heard this.
Zhou Tao couldn't believe his ears and reacted just like He Chun did back then, "What did you say your name was? You're not the Chen Yue who got three achievements in one instance, are you?!"
Chen Yue: ... He knew this would be the reaction.
Qin Ming wasn't as surprised as Zhou Tao; he asked, "Do you know He Chun?"
Chen Yue nodded, "I've eaten the noodles she made."
When it came to eating noodles, Zhou Tao automatically thought of something not very appropriate. He tried to speak while thinking, but his mouth slipped, and what he intended to say as, "Her noodles are delicious, right?" came out as, "Is her 'down there' delicious?"
Chen Yue and Qin Ming immediately turned to look at him, not saying a word.
The atmosphere suddenly became awkward.
Zhou Tao was neither sitting nor standing for a moment before he realized, "Damn! I'm sorry, I have too much inappropriate stuff in my head!"
Faced with such unfounded accusations, Chen Yue decided immediately to report Zhou Tao's name in the next instance.
After a moment of silence, Qin Ming redirected the conversation to the main topic and asked, "Do you want to form a team?"
"Do you want me to give you a shortcut?" Chen Yue raised an eyebrow.
Zhou Tao sheepishly said, "Hehe, kind of. You got three achievements in one instance, so you must be an experienced player, right?"
Chen Yue honestly replied, "This is only my second instance."
Zhou Tao widened his eyes, "How is that possible?"
Chen Yue felt tired and didn't want to explain. They could make their own assumptions. He declined Qin Ming's request to team up, saying, "No, my Main Quest is different from yours."
Qin Ming had a disappointed expression upon hearing this. "Alright."
...
The players went to Route 102 and Route 103 to challenge other Bug Catchers and Youngster, leaving Chen Yue and Peter with some free time.
The two lay on the grass and watched the clouds in the sky.
With a blade of grass in his mouth and his right hand resting on his Poochyena, Peter idly pointed at the clouds in the sky with his left hand, saying, "Look at those clouds, don't they resemble an Eevee?"
Chen Yue glanced at it and indeed, it closely resembled an Eevee, with almost identical contours.
The fluffy head and fluffy tail were clearly visible. He rested his hands, closed his eyes, and breathed in the fresh scent of the earthy air.
It made Chen Yue feel like he was back in his childhood.
The world in his childhood was always bright, even the sky was as clear as mirror.
Mimikyu gently moved closer to him, its little head against his arm, and it closed its eyes in relaxation.
Dragonite lay on the other side, its round head resting on his chubby arm, and its tail behind it swaying gently.