Daily Life

After a day of exploration, Su Hao had no plans to spend the night in the Secret Realm.

He recalled Carbink, released Arcanine, and rode on its back, quickly making his way near the Secret Realm exit guarded by Pokémon League personnel.

After passing security, Su Hao stepped into the Secret Realm Space Channel once more. His vision flashed, and he returned to Yang City.

Taking a Corviknight Taxi home, the exhausted Su Hao did not bother with himself first.

He released Litten first. Since Litten was both a cat and a Fire-type Pokémon and disliked baths, Su Hao had no choice but to use Soft Sand as a sand bath to clean off the dust left behind from battle.

After giving Litten its sand bath, Su Hao released Carbink and used specialized tools to clean and polish its mineral body.

Having enjoyed its Trainer Spa treatment, Carbink instantly went from dusty and dull to completely refreshed.

After finishing the cleaning for both Pokémon, Su Hao soaked comfortably in a hot bath in the bathtub at home.

"I'm alive again~"

Feeling utterly refreshed after his bath, Su Hao looked at his half-naked reflection in the mirror and whistled. Sleek muscles covered his upright frame, brimming with youthful vitality.

Ever since awakening Wave Power, Su Hao's already healthy body had grown increasingly powerful. Beneath his not overly bulky muscles lay formidable strength.

After admiring his physique, Su Hao changed into pajamas, sat at his desk, and began planning the training regimen ahead.

First was Carbink. At present, Carbink's overall abilities were extremely well-rounded, and her ability to defeat an Elite Level Scyther despite the gap in rank was proof of her solid foundation.

As long as Carbink continued progressing step by step, she would grow exceptionally powerful.

Su Hao decided that from now on, he would mainly train Carbink's Energy Control and move precision.

Then came Litten. Although Litten could currently rely on the flexibility granted by Nimble Body to toy with opponents, Incineroar, its final evolution, was exceptionally gifted in terms of physical strength.

In the future, he would still need to focus on training Litten's stamina and improving its physical fitness.

Special training for the temperature of its flames was also worth considering. After all, a Fire-type Pokémon's offensive power was closely tied to the temperature and properties of its flames.

By the time he finished drafting the training plan, it was already eleven at night.

The room, lit only by a desk lamp, flickered between light and shadow. Carbink, hugging the Pink Diamond beside him, and Litten, curled up in its own bed, had long since fallen asleep.

Turning off the lamp, the room plunged completely into darkness. Su Hao also made his way to bed in the dark and drifted into sleep...

Before dawn.

The arrival of a group of unwelcome visitors added an even deeper gloom to the night in the Spiral Secret Realm.

"Boss, can this crappy little Secret Realm really have information about those so-called gods?"

A short figure wearing a hood that concealed their face asked the person beside them.

"There can be no mistake. Some time ago, the organization obtained part of the records while invading an unopened ancient Secret Realm."

The person beside them answered in a hoarse voice, as though their throat had been burned by fire.

The two spoke softly as they passed through the forest.

Strangely, there were quite a few Pokémon groups active in the forest even at night.

Yet these Pokémon, normally so vigilant, seemed not to notice the two at all, allowing them to pass through their territories toward the center of the forest.

With nothing blocking their path, the two quickly crossed the forest and arrived at the outskirts of the ancient structure built on the lake—Dragon Spiral Tower.

Using their Pokémon to cross the lake, the two officially entered Dragon Spiral Tower.

After a brief discussion, they split into two groups. One investigated upward, while the other searched below.

The short figure took out a small machine from their shoulder bag. After fiddling with it for a moment, the machine began operating.

As the machine searched, the short figure complained, "I really don't understand it. Leaving aside the fact that the organization has explored this broken tower before, even those sanctimonious bastards in the Pokémon League have swept through it who knows how many times."

"And now, based on a record that may not even be real, they're scattering all the members across various places to search."

Several hours soon passed, but the two mysterious figures still found nothing.

Seeing that dawn was approaching and Night's Blessing would soon lose effect, the two could only erase all traces of their visit and swiftly leave the Spiral Secret Realm.

At eight-thirty in the morning, Master Su, well-rested after a night's sleep, was making breakfast for his Pokémon.

Some Lotus Fruit, some Choco Fruit and Rose Fruit, along with Ingredients that would help Litten grow—an extra-spicy special cat meal was complete~.

Next, Su Hao switched Ingredients and repeated the process, preparing Carbink's breakfast as well as a snack to reward Arcanine.

After placing the breakfasts on the small table beside them meant specifically for meals, the impatient Litten immediately rushed over and began devouring its food.

Carbink, on the other hand, ate in small, refined bites, forming a sharp contrast with Litten wolfing down its meal beside her.

Since Arcanine was rather large, Su Hao deliberately went out into the courtyard before releasing it.

After Arcanine finished its snack, Su Hao recalled it into its Poké Ball and sent it back to Rising Sun Gym through the specially installed teleportation device in his home.

After finishing everything, Su Hao was finally able to catch his breath. He sat down at the dining table and leisurely enjoyed his own breakfast.

Ten o'clock.

Su Hao prepared to head to Yang City's largest department store to pick out a gift for Litten.

Carbink had received the Diancie Mega Stone from the system gift pack as a welcome gift when she joined the team, but Litten had not triggered a task. Naturally, Su Hao had to pick out this welcome gift himself.

Taking a Dodrio Taxi, Su Hao quickly arrived at the largest department store in the city.

A large portion of the mall was devoted to Pokémon-related businesses.

Not only did it sell items, food, Energy Cubes, TMs, and more, it also offered a whole range of services for Pokémon and Trainers, including Pokémon grooming, restaurants, and bathhouses.

Su Hao's destination was the item department on the top floor, where he intended to select an item as a gift for Litten.

After taking the elevator to the top floor, he entered the lavishly decorated department store.

Seeing a customer enter, a Sales Assistant nearby quickly approached Su Hao in high heels.

"Hello, sir. Welcome to Qianda Department Store. What product are you looking to purchase today?" the Sales Assistant asked with a smile.

"I'd like to look at your Charcoal and Soothing Bells."

"Oh my! What a coincidence, sir. We just received a batch of high-quality Charcoal and Soothing Bells yesterday. Would you like me to show you?" the Sales Assistant answered with a delighted expression.

With the Sales Assistant leading the way, Su Hao soon passed through the winding rows of display cabinets and arrived at the counter holding the Charcoal and Soothing Bells.

"Sir, this batch of Charcoal consists of premium items carefully selected by our company. According to testing, they can increase the power of a Pokémon holding one by a full 10 percent. They're truly rare, high-quality goods!"

Holding up a red velvet box, the Sales Assistant pointed at the extravagantly packaged [Charcoal] inside and enthusiastically promoted it.

Su Hao did not immediately accept the Sales Assistant's sales pitch and instead prepared to look around some more.

"I'd also like to take a look at your Soothing Bells."

"Of course, sir. This Soothing Bell was crafted by a family of artisans with a long heritage. Its tone is exceptionally crisp, and I'm sure your Pokémon will love it."

"Moreover, our store provides customization services, including complimentary engraving services exclusively for you and your Pokémon."

Su Hao looked at the Soothing Bell before him. Its craftsmanship was indeed exquisite, and the tiny silver bell produced an especially pleasant sound.

He was not interested in the Charcoal the Sales Assistant was pushing so enthusiastically. On one hand, a bell on a little kitten was adorable. On the other, he could buy Charcoal from the system right now, and its effect was a full 10 percent better than these, offering a 20 percent boost.

Compared with the Charcoal, the Soothing Bell's customization service interested him far more.

After asking whether the Soothing Bell could be customized according to his ideas and receiving an affirmative answer, Su Hao made a grand gesture and placed the order directly.

Under the Sales Assistant's sincere smile, Su Hao walked out of the department store and headed for his next destination.