Chapter 173: Turmoil Over The Divine Item
The Flame Emperor’s scales are quite useful for Charmander, but the Flame Emperor is only a Tier 3 God, so Lu Li did not make a decision immediately.
That special crystal box isolated all fluctuations from the divine item, and Lu Li did not dare to open his Spiritual Vision Eye in such a place, so he could only have Old Alakazam introduce them one by one.
“This divine item is somewhat special.” Old Alakazam looked at the third box with a complex gaze.
“I do not suggest you choose this divine item. This divine item is too special for those noble families, special enough that they would take risks for it.”
Lu Li curiously looked into the box.
Inside the box was a piece of wood, at least it appeared to be wood left from a tree branch on the surface.
“Land Cloud Primewood is a Ground Type and Flying Type divine item. Worth mentioning is that this divine item has a special effect: it improves the environment of the land, allowing the affected land to have a harvest.” Old Alakazam explained.
Hearing this, Lu Li’s eyes lit up.
This thing was simply too wonderful; its functionality was incredibly strong, especially for him.
First, it could be used for farming. Under Tropius’s special skill, his home orchard had already become quite outrageous. If this divine item was added on top.
Lu Li did not even dare to imagine how beautiful that scene would be.
Most importantly, this divine item was Ground Type and Flying Type.
Charmander’s final evolution form is Fire Type and Flying Type, Tropius is also Grass Type and Flying Type, and Onix is Ground Type.
In other words, in his current team, aside from Milotic, all other Pokémon could use this divine item.
Most importantly, Milotic was the one in the team that needed divine item assistance the least, at least not in the short term.
If the next three divine items did not give him any unexpected surprises, then this Land Cloud Divine Item would be the first choice.
As for attracting the covetousness of those families?
When deciding to choose the divine item, Lu Li had already prepared for this.
Yao Yifei was also Flying Type. If he was willing to share the divine item at that time, Yao Yifei would only be more loyal in protecting him.
After all, there was already deep benefit entanglement between him and Yao Yifei now.
Lu Li did not dare to believe in emotion now, but he believed in benefit.
Moreover, there were no major Ground Type or Flying Type families in the southern region. As for those families that wanted to use the Land Cloud Divine Item to bring a harvest?
There was never anything perfect in the world.
Next, Old Alakazam introduced the remaining divine items.
Without any accident, the remaining divine items were all relics of Tier 3 Gods. Although he did not know how the alliance found these divine items, Lu Li had already made his choice.
“I want this Land Cloud Divine Item.” Lu Li pointed at the third box and said.
“Are you sure? I think this Volcanion Divine Item is more suitable for you.” Old Alakazam reminded.
Lu Li shook his head.
The Volcanion Divine Item was Water and Fire Attribute. Both Milotic and Charmander could benefit from this divine item, but the cost-performance ratio was still not as good as the Land Cloud Divine Item.
Seeing Lu Li’s firm attitude, Old Alakazam did not persuade him further.
Old Alakazam used Psychic Power to open the glass cover, then picked up the box and handed it to Lu Li.
“Good luck. You are the only commoner trainer in the past century to obtain a divine item. I hope you can soar to the skies with this.” Old Alakazam sincerely encouraged.
Looking at the aged Old Alakazam, Lu Li smiled and nodded.
He did not dare to use Spiritual Vision Eye to check this Old Alakazam’s strength, but based on his breeder level, the Old Alakazam before him was at least Heavenly King Level strength.
This was still a conservative estimate; he might be even stronger.
“Don’t worry, I will definitely reach the peak!” Lu Li firmly guaranteed.
Lu Li never denied himself. As long as he did not die prematurely now, reaching the top was a nailed-down certainty.
Holding the box, Lu Li glanced reluctantly at those notebooks when leaving the inner circle.
If he were really an ordinary person, then the most valuable thing in this treasury would absolutely be those notebooks, not the so-called divine items.
Because these trainer notes were too special; they were not just inheritance of knowledge.
After leaving the treasury, Lu Li registered again with the guard outside.
At the last boarding gate, Lu Li could clearly see the regretting gaze of the staff member responsible for registration during the process.
Lu Li knew that the matter of him taking the Land Cloud Divine Item would soon spread, especially to those top noble families. They might have already received the news by now.
After leaving the treasury, Lu Li saw Yao Yifei waiting there gracefully.
Yao Yifei, not polite at all, asked full of expectation: “You’re out. What divine item did you get?”
“Land Cloud.”
“Land Cloud?” Yao Yifei nodded, then suddenly reacted and asked again full of surprise: “The Land Cloud, one of the four Cloud Gods!”
Lu Li nodded.
Receiving Lu Li’s confirmation, Yao Yifei’s face was full of joy.
Even if she did not know much about divine beasts, she knew that the Cloud God series of deities were all Flying Attribute divine beasts.
This was absolutely great news for her as a Flying Type trainer.
“Let’s go back first and talk.” Lu Li said while holding the box.
Yao Yifei nodded quickly.
The space backpack could not hold the divine item, so Lu Li could only hold the box.
Lu Li could keenly sense that several auras were approaching this way.
Those people did not conceal their own momentum at all. The weakest were Gym Level, and of course, the strongest were also Gym Level.
“Little brother, please wait a moment!”
An aged voice stopped Lu Li and Yao Yifei who were preparing to teleport.
“Old Wu?”
After seeing the newcomer’s face, Yao Yifei’s facial expression changed, then she quickly reminded: “Old Wu is a Gym Level Trainer. Although he has no family behind him, he has a family. Most importantly, Old Wu is the only Master Planter in our southern region.”
Hearing this, Lu Li’s facial expression sank. After learning the old man’s identity, Lu Li knew the old man’s purpose in finding him.
“Kid Lu Li has seen Old Wu.” Lu Li politely greeted.
Old Wu nodded, then looked greedily at the box Lu Li was holding.
“Is this the legendary Land Cloud Divine Item that can make the land harvest?” Old Wu used an almost affirmative tone.
Yao Yifei subtly stood in front of Lu Li, then narrowed her eyes and asked: “What does Old Wu want with us? It shouldn’t be coveting the divine item, right?”
Being rebuked by Yao Yifei, Old Wu quickly restrained the greed on his face, then said righteously: “To be honest, I indeed came for your divine item.”
“Little brother, state your conditions. What would it take for you to exchange with this old man.”
Because of the alliance’s law and protection of genius trainers, they could not openly rob Lu Li’s divine item, but a willing exchange was different. As long as they did not use force to compel Lu Li to exchange, even if the alliance found out, they would not care.
“No exchange.”
Lu Li answered very decisively.
As a Master Planter, Old Wu could indeed be called riches comparable to a nation, but one thing was certain: this old man definitely had no top resources in his hands.
Seeing Lu Li refuse so decisively, Old Wu quickly suggested: “How about two Pokémon Secret Treasures?”
“I don’t think so.” Lu Li refused without thinking.
How much were two secret treasures worth?
At market price, only 60 million, and even with no market supply premium, at most 100 million.
Wanting to exchange a divine item with 100 million? This old man was probably daydreaming.
“Three! I’ll offer three secret treasures!” Old Wu made an OK gesture, then added: “You name the attributes, this old man will find a way.”
Still unmoved, Lu Li said to Yao Yifei: “Yao Gym Leader, let’s go first.”
“Wait!”
Seeing Lu Li wanted to leave, Old Wu seemed to steel himself with great resolve, gritted his teeth and shouted: “This old man will add one more! Young man, I advise you not to be too greedy.”
“Even if you gave me ten, I wouldn’t exchange.” Lu Li rolled his eyes at the other party, then nodded to Yao Yifei.
Espeon’s door began to flicker with purple light, the precursor to teleport activation.
Whoosh~
The two disappeared from the spot, leaving behind Old Wu with a gloomy facial expression.
Soon after, three more figures arrived.
“Looks like we came too late.” The middle-aged man said it was a pity, but his face showed schadenfreude.
“It’s all because of those damn staff members. If they hadn’t delayed time there, I might have caught up.” The person next to the middle-aged man also said through gritted teeth.
The last trainer to arrive, seeing Lu Li had left, also turned and walked away. Unlike the others, he knew where Lu Li’s hotel was booked.
Using teleport to return to the hotel room doorway, Lu Li was stopped as soon as he appeared.
Smart people were already waiting here like guarding a tree stump for a rabbit.
The middle-aged burly man with arms crossed said in an almost condescending tone: “Kid, let’s talk.”
“Cao Tiantian is a Heavenly King Level Trainer and also the family head of the Heavenly King Family Cao Family.” Yao Yifei used Espeon’s Psychic Power to transmit a telepathic explanation to Lu Li about the middle-aged burly man’s background.
“There are six Heavenly King Families in the southern region. The Cao Family can be said to be the strongest. Although the Cao Family is a Grass Type family, due to the legacy of their ancestors, the Cao Family’s foundation is frighteningly high. It is said that their family has Heavenly King Level Pokémon numbering in the double digits, though those Pokémon have no trainers.”
Listening to Yao Yifei’s explanation in his mind, Lu Li also had to cautiously deal with the middle-aged burly man before him.
Cao Tiantian coldly reminded: “Many small fries were waiting for you here, but I sent them away. I think you should thank me.”
Lu Li did not speak, and Yao Yifei also frowned deeply.
Something was wrong! Nine out of ten parts wrong!
Logically speaking, Lu Li being able to enter the treasury to choose a divine item was entirely due to the Fairy Heavenly King pushing behind the scenes, but why did not the Qu Family stop these people?
Yao Yifei vaguely smelled the scent of a conspiracy, and at the same time was glad she had made some arrangements in advance.
As for what arrangements?
Of course, calling for backup!
“Thank you, Cao Family Head. Let’s go inside and talk.” Lu Li first politely thanked the other party, then proactively invited him inside to talk.
Cao Tiantian nodded.
After entering and sitting down, Cao Tiantian took the initiative to speak: “Our Cao Family has always been trying every means to obtain the Land Cloud Divine Item left in the Alliance Treasure Vault. You should know my family’s attributes and also know the significance of that divine item to our Cao Family.”
“So name your price. As long as the request is not too excessive, our Cao Family can agree to it.”
Cao Tiantian did not even give Lu Li a choice, using a tone of forced buying and selling.
Lu Li also heard the unquestionable tone in the other’s words, and precisely because of this, Lu Li was quite unhappy in his heart.
Then does your Cao Family know what the Land Cloud Divine Item means to me?
Lu Li, complaining in his heart, smiled and said: “You might not believe it, but I have a transaction with the Yekaterina Family. Now I am the Yekaterina Family’s berry supplier, and I also really need this divine item for planting berries.”
Lu Li did not directly refuse. From brief contact, it was clear that Cao Tiantian was the dominant, overbearing type.
A direct refusal might make the other party flip out immediately. With the other’s family strength, Yao Yifei definitely could not protect him, even adding the Yu Family would be the same.
So Lu Li decided to use the Yekaterina Family’s tiger skin to intimidate the Cao Family.
The Yekaterina Family was very special. If it were other foreign alliance forces, even if they were Champion families, Cao Tiantian could ignore them.
But the Yekaterina Family was different. Although this family nominally belonged to the European Alliance, it was actually closer to the Asian Alliance.
At this critical time when the alliance was about to disintegrate, the Yekaterina Family became quite important, because the Big Goose Region and Jiuzhou Region were connected.
Other alliances’ champions might not enter the Asian Alliance, but the Yekaterina Family’s champion was not certain.
However…
Cao Tiantian sneered: “If you are trying to use the Yekaterina Family to intimidate me, then I can only say you are too naive. I do not think the Yekaterina Family would retaliate against my Cao Family for you.”
Just a mere supplier, and not even from the same alliance. Why would they offend a Heavenly King Family for you? This kid in front of him had clearly overestimated his own status.
“No! You guessed wrong. Our Yekaterina Family will!”
A clear, cold voice came from outside the window. Ekaterina, stepping on Dragonite’s back, jumped in through the floor-to-ceiling window.
Seeing Ekaterina, Cao Tiantian’s pupils shrank, his face full of disbelief.
How could she be here?
Lu Li was also very surprised; he did not expect Ekaterina to appear suddenly.
Seeing Ekaterina appear, Yao Yifei finally let out a heavy sigh of relief.
“Looks like doing this extra step was right.” Yao Yifei thought full of relief.
Ekaterina was the one she called. Although she did not know what divine item Lu Li would pick, Yao Yifei knew she might not be able to fully protect him, so she told Ekaterina about this in advance.
In fact, her guess was correct. Lu Li chose the special divine item left by Land Cloud, and the powers interested in this divine item far exceeded her imagination, just like Cao Tiantian before them.
“Princess Ekaterina?” Cao Tiantian asked with a forced smile.
Stepping on the shattered glass, Ekaterina coldly warned: “I, in the name of Ekaterina, guarantee that whoever moves Lu Li is making an enemy of my Yekaterina Family!”
Hearing this, Cao Tiantian’s facial expression instantly turned cold.
