Pokémon: Start with a Dragon-type Gym Leader, and pick up Guroton.

Chapter 470 Battle Against the Fortress and Legend of Mir 4 Clouds

"Let's get down to business. How much do you want?" Li Luochen leaned against the railing, telling Xi Si not to try to move him with her emotions.

"Five...five billion."

Xi Si bit her lip, held up five with one hand and three with the other: "In three installments."

Li Luochen raised an eyebrow.

Five billion is an embarrassing figure.

For a behemoth like Devon Corporation, it's a piece of cake.

But for weaker companies, even selling everything they own wouldn't be enough to raise the money.

Li Luochen's Minrong Martial Arts School is conveniently located in the middle.

You can take it if you want, but it's definitely not a small amount.

After Xi Si finished speaking, she lowered her head and dared not look at him.

"So, besides acquiring your shares, what else will Minrong Taekwondo Academy get?"

Li Luochen asked, his tone neither hurried nor slow.

Since we're going to talk, we need to put all the conditions on the table and break them down one by one.

"Aren't...aren't enough shares?!"

Xisi's eyes widened.

This is a stake in the Battle Fortress, a landmark building in the Carlos region, and a golden brand that attracts countless tourists and trainers every year.

From now on, I can just sit back and wait for the dividends. What more do I need?

Their only problem with the fortress is that they're running out of cash. With a little effort, they can get back on track!

Li Luochen did not answer, but simply looked at her quietly.

Not enough, not nearly enough.

Li Luochen had calculated the score clearly in his mind.

There was absolutely no need for me to spend 5 billion to buy these shares.

After all, he could sit back and reap the benefits, and then buy back the battle fortress at a low price when the Carlos Alliance had to take it back later.

That's a real steal.

Paying a high price for shares now is like filling someone else's hole; he's not that kind.

If Xisi really wants my help, she must show sincerity.

It's not something that can be dismissed with a few words like "I'll be your slave."

Five billion is no small sum; once invested, one must expect a return.

It could be either additional rights beyond shares, or a deeper partnership.

Li Luochen leaned against the railing, waiting for her to speak.

"A mythical beast! I know something about mythical beasts!"

Yuusu gritted her teeth, as if grasping at the last straw, her voice becoming urgent: "Landoku, Tornado, Thundurus, and Ambient—these four legendary Pokémon have always been our friends in the Battle Fortress!"

After she finished speaking, her chest heaved violently as she stared longingly at Li Luochen.

"make a deal."

Li Luochen reached out and pulled Xi Si into his arms, then lowered his head to pinch her slightly tense cheeks, his fingertips gently brushing against her nose.

"Wouldn't it have been better to do this earlier?"

He's really hit the jackpot with the news of the mythical beast.

Trading 5 billion for clues to four legendary Pokémon—this deal is a win-win situation no matter how you look at it.

Xi Si was held in his arms, and she froze, taking a while to react before her face turned red.

"Hate......"

Xi Si buried herself in Li Luochen's arms.

After finalizing the details with Xisi, Li Luochen was about to go back to find N and Daigo when Xisi called him back.

"Mr. Li Luochen... Although I have agreed, there are still two older sisters and one younger sister to deal with."

Xi Si's voice lowered, her fingers twisting the hem of her skirt.

"If they are not convinced, no matter what you say, they will not tell you about the other three clouds."

Yuzu represents the thundercloud. After explaining the thundercloud, she briefly introduced the situation of the other three sisters.

The eldest sister, Chao Mi, corresponds to the tornado cloud; the second sister, Zhou Zhu, corresponds to the longing cloud; and the fourth sister, Ye Ni, corresponds to the land cloud.

Four legendary Pokémon, each on good terms with one of the four city lords.

If Li Luochen wants to win over the other three, she must first build a good relationship with her three sisters.

After Xi Si finished speaking, she looked up at him, her eyes filled with... a hint that was hard to define, whether it was a reminder or an expectation.

Best friends, for life!

At this point, Li Luochen turned and walked back into the hall.

Daigo, holding a glass of wine, leaned closer, raising an eyebrow: "How is it?"

"It's alright." Li Luochen gave an OK sign and didn't say anything more.

The more discreet you are about this kind of thing, the better.

Daigo nodded slightly. Since Li Luochen had said so, then it was settled.

He put down his wine glass and patted Li Luochen on the shoulder.

"Then we should go back to the banquet hall and see how things are going over there."

The three walked side by side toward the banquet hall.

Inside the banquet hall, the dome had been opened at some point. Brilliant lights shone from all directions onto the center of the stage, illuminating the three graceful figures on stage as if it were daytime.

The other three city lords—Chao Mi, Zhou Zhu, and Ye Ni—are standing side by side on the stage.

Beside them, three figures of different shapes lay peacefully, surrounded by faint, shimmering light.

Those were the other three clouds: the tornado cloud, the lingering cloud, and the land cloud!

Three legendary Pokémon quietly accompanied the three city lords, their gazes calm and their demeanor composed.

To them, the young talents from various regions in the audience are nothing more than fleeting clouds.

The hall quieted down considerably as the guests all looked up, their gazes shifting between the twin sisters on the stage and the three mythical beasts.

"They're here to lend their support."

Li Luochen saw through the intentions of those city lords at a glance.

As the saying goes, even a starved fire-breathing camel is bigger than a small fire horse.

Although these legendary Pokémon are not their true partners, they have at least established a bond. With this relationship, they are not easy targets for anyone to take advantage of.

Bringing it out and showing it off to deter those restless troublemakers is perfectly reasonable.

Daigo held his wine glass, a slight smile playing on his lips, but said nothing.

N stood beside Li Luochen, his gaze sweeping over the three clouds, his expression indifferent, as if those divine beasts were no different from the Bobo by the roadside.

The guests in the audience whispered among themselves, but no matter what they said, their tone was always cautious.

After all, the Pokémon standing on the stage are genuine legendary Pokémon.

At this moment, the eldest sister, dressed in a green dress, took a step forward towards Mi.

"Distinguished guests, welcome to the banquet at the Battle Fortress. I'm sure you all know why you're here."

Chao Mi's clear and loud voice carried through the dome and throughout the entire hall, silencing the whispers.

After speaking, her gaze slowly swept over the young faces from various regions below the stage, a slight smile playing on her lips, her demeanor composed and elegant.

"Before the banquet actually begins, I'd like to start with a lively and exciting competition."

After the words were spoken, the hall was silent for a moment, then erupted into a cacophony of discussion.

Under the lights, the tornado cloud behind Chao Mi gently waved its arm, creating a barely perceptible breeze.

"So, is there any young talent out there who wishes to challenge my friend, Tornado Cloud?"

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