Terrifying Expenses

Judging from the items he had selected, every one of Xinhai's choices had clearly been carefully considered. They were all based on each Pokémon's actual circumstances and future development plans, without the slightest bit of waste or blind spending.

Brawly looked at Xinhai and smiled. "The resources you've selected come to a total of fifty-two million five hundred thousand League Coins. The remaining seventeen million five hundred thousand will be transferred to your card today."

"Also, I'll go get the items you selected right away. The Aptitude Potion will take a little longer. Once it's prepared, it'll be handed over to you. You should receive it before the Martial Arts Tournament ends," Brawly said after giving it some thought.

Although Xinhai felt a slight pang at the thought of such a huge sum, he knew even more clearly that he had traded only a blueprint for these resources. Their long-term value far exceeded money.

He took a deep breath of Qi to ease his mind, then said to Brawly, "All right, Brawly. Thank you very much for Dewford Gym's support."

Brawly laughed heartily and gave Xinhai's shoulder a firm pat. "Don't mention Qi, Xinhai! You've earned it. Besides, your Pokémon getting stronger is good for our Gym too."

He checked the time and said, "You head back to the training room first. I'll go to the warehouse and fetch the items you picked out. As for the funds, they'll arrive by noon tomorrow at the latest. Keep an eye out for them."

"Okay, sorry for the trouble, Brawly."

Xinhai nodded. After watching Brawly briskly leave the reception room, he got up as well and returned to the training room with a hint of excitement.

Inside the training room, the Pokémon were still diligently focused on their individual training. When they