After obtaining Surf, everyone finally overcame the restrictions imposed by the waterways.
"So this Hidden Move lets Pokémon carry people across the water!"
Watching the screen as someone rode a blue Pokémon smoothly across the surface, Wang Qiuer's pinkish-blue eyes turned into sparkling gold coins once more.
Without another word, she headed straight for the wide river beside Route 10.
"Come out, my money tree!"
A flash of red light appeared, and the Lapras she had gotten for free at Silph Co. Tower gracefully dropped into the water.
With its broad shell and steady body, it was practically a natural luxury cruise ship.
Wang Qiuer sat firmly atop Lapras's back, then domineeringly positioned it sideways in the middle of the narrow river, blocking everyone else's path.
"Everyone! The road ahead is long and full of unknown wild Water-type monsters! For everyone's safety, Miss Qiuer is officially opening the Qiuer Waterway Express!"
Clearing her throat, Wang Qiuer put on the standard expression of a heartless merchant. "Private boat service across the river, only five thousand per person! Fair prices for all! If you don't pay, don't even think about swimming past my boat!"
"Five thousand? Why don't you just rob us!"
Di Tian, who had been about to cross the river, instantly widened his golden vertical pupils at the price.
He had already spent most of his money in the Safari Zone buying Safari Balls to catch Dratini. Now he had to carefully budget even when buying Potions. How could he possibly afford such an outrageously expensive ticket?
"Highway robbery! Utterly disgraceful!"
Long Xiaoyao was so angry that his beard bristled. "I am a Limit Douluo. How could I submit to extortion from a little girl like you? Without your lousy turtle, I'll swim across myself!"
"Tch, broke and still pretending