194: Chapter 194 A Nice Elf

"Fine."

Hearing Lin Fang's nonchalant reply, Tanaka Taiichi's composure nearly crumbled. His asking price was already sky-high, so why did the man still look completely unbothered?

He even seemed to be wondering, 'Is that all?'

Where did this incredibly wealthy and approachable young master come from? How had he never heard of him?

Tanaka Taiichi didn't think he was lying, but how did he find out about the Poké Ball?

The power behind this man was definitely not to be trifled with.

Recognizing the reality of the situation, Tanaka Taiichi pondered for a moment before saying with a bitter smile, "Your Excellency, I have offended you. While Poké Balls are rare, they aren't exactly priceless treasures. I spent about fifty thousand dollars to acquire it back then. If you want it, give me fifty thousand dollars and it's yours."

Lin Fang smiled at his words. He hadn't expected the shopkeeper to be so modest; if he had asked for a million dollars, Lin Fang would have given it to him.

After all, through his persistence and hard work, a million dollars was no different from a single dollar in his eyes.

"It's already in your offshore account," Lin Fang said.

Tanaka Taiichi pulled out his phone to check, and sure enough, his offshore account showed a recent deposit of exactly fifty thousand dollars.

*Hiss—*

Tanaka Taiichi was internally terrified by such means. The young man appeared even more unfathomable in his eyes.

Daring not to delay, he hurried back into the room, retrieved a small red-and-white ball from a hidden compartment, and respectfully handed it to Lin Fang.

Lin Fang took it.

The Poké Ball looked much like those in the movies. It felt warm to the touch, and while the surface material looked like metal, it didn't feel like it—it was quite unique.

According to the data, its main function was to contain Pokémon with low danger levels. The higher the danger level, the lower the success rate of containment.

Since the Spacetime Package was currently holding the Atom Splitting Gun and he had no place to carry it, Lin Fang looked the Poké Ball over for a moment before tossing it to Lili, who was standing behind him.

"Keep it safe."

"O-Okay," Lili replied nervously as she caught it. She carefully placed the legendary Poké Ball into her bag, having already fully embraced her role as a maid.

Having witnessed Lin Fang's methods, Lili naturally wasn't surprised by where her "brother's" money came from.

After achieving his goal, Lin Fang finally began to observe what was claimed to be the largest Pokémon market in Higanoya City.

In reality, it was just a large room where dozens of tamed Pokémon were kept in specialized cages, curiously watching the visitors. The highest-priced items were several infant Pokémon, including Charmander and Squirtle...

The shop even sold ordinary pets—the kind without any special abilities.

"Your Excellency, let me introduce you..."

Thinking Lin Fang wanted to buy a Pokémon, Tanaka Taiichi perked up and began introducing them one by one.

The latter simply listened.

Lin Fang intended to capture a few to see how many plunder points they were worth, but his current authority wasn't high enough; he would have to wait a while.

After a while, just as Tanaka Taiichi thought Lin Fang was about to leave, the mysterious young man glanced at his phone and then looked at him with a strange expression.

Tanaka Taiichi's heart skipped a beat. "Your Excellency, is there anything else?"

Lin Fang asked, "You used to be in Lime City, and your business wasn't small?"

Tanaka Taiichi gasped, wondering if his entire life history had been laid bare. After a pause, he gave a bitter smile. "That was a long time ago. Now, I'm just a small shop owner."

"Well, ups and downs are a normal part of life."

Lin Fang shifted the conversation and continued, "Are you interested in working for me? For compensation, I can offer you a million-dollar annual salary."

He needed to establish a preliminary presence in this world, and this middle-aged man with experience and decent ability would be an excellent executor.

These words exploded in Tanaka Taiichi's ears like a thunderclap. He had never imagined someone would extend an olive branch so bluntly.

Tanaka Taiichi asked in surprise, "Your Excellency, are you joking?"

"I don't joke," Lin Fang replied.

Tanaka Taiichi fell into deep thought. Having weathered many storms, he wouldn't be easily moved by words alone.

"If your performance satisfies me, an income of ten million won't be a problem. Of course, I'm talking about US dollars."

Tanaka Taiichi's eyes instantly cleared, and he spoke up hurriedly: "Boss, you're too kind. Just call me Taiichi, or even Xiao Yi."

The wrinkles on the middle-aged man's face smoothed out, making him look ten years younger in an instant. His eyes, which had held the shrewdness of a merchant, now held only pure loyalty and eagerness.

"May I ask for your name, Boss? And what do you need me to do?" Tanaka Taiichi bowed, lowering his posture significantly.

"For now, my name is Takahashi Sanji."

Lin Fang stated his current identity, thought for a moment, and continued, "I will give you one billion dollars. Return to Lime City and establish a company, whether through acquisitions or other means."

"In one month, I need to see my industry established there. Can you do it?"

Tanaka Taiichi froze, looking at Lin Fang in disbelief. "Boss, are you sure that wasn't a slip of the tongue? You want to give me... one billion dollars?"

Lin Fang was patient. "You heard correctly. I don't make those kinds of mistakes."

Tanaka Taiichi trembled, his eyes filled with shock. This figure was more than double his net worth at his peak.

"I'm giving you one billion. If you can handle this well, it proves you have sufficient value, and the funds you manage in the future will not be limited to this. But if you can't even handle a small matter like this..."

Lin Fang didn't finish his sentence, but the dangerous glint in his eyes made Tanaka Taiichi shiver.

Only then did Tanaka Taiichi snap out of the shock of the massive sum of money. He said hurriedly, "Boss, rest assured, I will give it my all."

Next, Tanaka Taiichi asked about the company's name and the business they would conduct.

"Third-Party Biotechnology."

Lin Fang replied without hesitation, treating it as opening a branch here. As for the business... he had already reached a decision.

"Since the specialty of this world is Pokémon, start with the Pokémon trade. It's your old profession anyway."

Other things could wait until after the Wormhole was opened.

"This world?"

Tanaka Taiichi noticed the subtle wording. His heart skipped a beat, but he didn't dare think too deeply about it. He quickly suppressed the dangerous thought and focused on his new boss's words.

"Understood. I'll set off after making some preparations..."

It wasn't until sunset that Lin Fang left the Pokémon market, feeling satisfied.

This trip was quite productive. He had obtained a Poké Ball and also captured a decent 'Pokémon' like Tanaka Taiichi.