Night—
At nine o'clock in the evening, night had fallen, and everything around them was silent.
Yu Hai and Luo Yan wore specially made black Stab-proof Vests. The material did not reflect light at all, even under illumination, and it felt tough to the touch, adding both stealth and safety to their operation.
After checking their equipment and confirming there were no issues, the two strode out of the villa. The sea breeze brushed gently past them, carrying a hint of chill as their clothes fluttered in the wind. They released their respective Flying-type Pokémon, mounted them, and flew toward the waters west of Jinggan Island.
This auction was being held aboard a Black Ship. It was currently a period of severe crackdowns, with patrol boats frequently appearing in the surrounding waters and security tightening everywhere. Who knew what confidence this Black Ship had to dare hold an auction in defiance of the situation?
Sitting on Pelipper's back and looking ahead, Yu Hai could not help but mutter to himself. This was his first time attending an auction, and he felt both curious and somewhat nervous, along with a few doubts.
In truth, auctions had always existed. He had once watched a bustling auction from afar, but back then, his strength had been too weak. Among the many Trainers, he had been utterly unremarkable. He had never truly participated, so naturally, no one would have noticed an insignificant nobody like him.
Now, he had become an Elite-class Trainer and possessed enough strength to formally set foot in an auction for the first time. He now had enough confidence to protect both the auction items and anything he won.
In these waters, Elite-class was the pinnacle of strength, the ceiling of this region. Once someone reached that level, they could easily