Chapter 36: Old Man Li: Want A Pokémon Egg?
“Dong dong dong…”
Suddenly, a knocking sound rang out from outside the courtyard.
Lu Li, who had put away his notebook, hurried over to open the door. At this time, the only one who would knock on his home’s door was Old Man Li from next door.
Old Man Li was an old man nearly 80 years old. His grandson was in his second year of high school this year, and he was studying at First High School. Old Man Li had often asked Lu Li to tutor his grandson.
In this magical world, many diseases had disappeared, so the normal person’s lifespan was generally around a hundred years. Old Man Li, at 80 years old, could even do the work of sweeping the streets.
Old Man Li’s kindly face was full of smiles. Seeing Lu Li open the door, Old Man Li asked with a beaming smile: “Little Lu, do you want a Pokémon Egg? The kind from a Secret Realm, oh.”
Hearing this, Lu Li was full of doubt.
Normally, a family like Old Man Li’s couldn’t possibly obtain a Secret Realm Pokémon Egg. After all, that was something only families with an Elite Trainer deserved.
Feeling that the matter wasn’t simple, President Lu followed the old man’s words and asked: “Does Old Man Li have some connection?”
Carefully glancing around and seeing no one paying attention, Old Man Li mysteriously said: “Let’s go inside to talk.”
Lu Li nodded, then helped Old Man Li into the courtyard.
Sitting down in the living room, Lu Li poured a cup of tea for Old Man Li, then continued to ask: “Can you tell me now, sir?”
Old Man Li said in a low voice: “I’ll tell you, but you absolutely must not spread it around.”
Lu Li nodded.
Old Man Li excitedly slapped his thigh and said: “Qingfeng City has discovered a Secret Realm. We’re finally going to take off.”
Hearing this, Lu Li instantly became tense.
Could that Secret Realm have been discovered so quickly?
Lu Li couldn’t believe there was such a coincidence in the world. That Secret Realm was hidden by a Secret Space. Except for Gym Level Psychic Power Pokémon, ordinary Pokémon couldn’t possibly discover it.
That Secret Realm Entrance, let alone being discovered, might not even be found if deliberately searched for.
Suppressing the doubt in his heart, Lu Li pretended to be excited and asked: “Really? Where?”
Hearing this, Old Man Li shook his head somewhat awkwardly, then continued: “I don’t know that either. I heard it from an old acquaintance. Now there’s an opportunity to obtain a Secret Realm Pokémon Egg right in front of you. Do you want it?”
Lu Li nodded without hesitation.
Lu Li, who had decided to work part-time as a Breeder, didn’t mind having more Pokémon at all. If there really was such a good thing, of course he wouldn’t refuse.
“Here, take a look first.” Old Man Li took out something like a flyer from his pocket and handed it to Lu Li.
Curious, Lu Li took the flyer.
“Qingfeng City Bright Future Project Plan?” Looking at this title, Lu Li’s gaze shifted down to read the content above.
Just hand over ten thousand League Coins every month, and after a year, you can get a Secret Realm Pokémon Egg?
Although this flyer looked very inspiring, Lu Li always felt that this thing only had two words written on it: Pyramid Scheme!
“I’ll tell you, the Secret Realm discovered in Qingfeng City has already started secret development, but this matter hasn’t been reported to the Alliance.
It’s said that Qingfeng City officials decided to keep this news hidden first, then secretly give us local Qingfeng City people some benefits.
This Bright Future Plan is led by the officials, a secret Support Plan, with the purpose of supporting us ordinary people and helping the children in our ordinary families become Trainers.”
Lu Li: “…”
The more Lu Li listened, the more something felt off.
Leaving aside whether Qingfeng City’s officials could discover that Secret Realm, even retreating ten thousand steps, even if they really discovered it, would those officials betray the Alliance to support Commoners?
Lu Li, who had lived two lifetimes, said he had only seen people betraying their class, but had never seen a class betraying its class.
Discovering a Secret Realm but not reporting it, instead hiding it to seek benefits for Commoners? Most importantly, this news could even be known by Old Man Li.
Lu Li didn’t even know how to complain about this loophole-ridden story.
According to Alliance Rules, whichever city a Secret Realm appears in, the Secret Realm belongs to that city for development. Moreover, Qingfeng City and the Alliance were one entity to begin with. How could there possibly be such nonsense as hiding the report?
“Where did you hear this news from?” Lu Li curiously asked.
“Old Lady Wang told me. She has connections inside the Alliance, so she knows about this plan, and she even took a mission.
That is to secretly recruit people to join this great plan. For every person secretly recruited to join this plan, you can waive ten thousand in handover fees.”
After explaining, Old Man Li said sincerely: “Child, I’m not doing this to save that ten thousand yuan. I really think you have a bright future. You shouldn’t miss this opportunity.”
Hand over ten thousand Alliance Coins every month… and secretly recruit people…
No matter how you listen, it sounds like running a Pyramid Scheme. Realizing that the old man in front of him might have been targeted by a Pyramid Scheme Organization, Lu Li advised: “Old Man Li, this kind of thing is a scam. You absolutely must not fall for it.”
Old Man Li retorted: “How could it possibly be a scam? I even saw the official Alliance seal.”
Lu Li: “…”
Lu Li could only helplessly advise: “Old Man Li, seals can be forged. Even photos can be faked, let alone documents.”
Old Man Li said exasperatedly: “How are you kid so stubborn? Such a good opportunity is right in front of you, how can you miss it? This old man has eaten more salt in his lifetime than you’ve eaten rice. Do you have more experience than me?”
“Old Man Li, how about we call the Police?” Lu Li continued to advise.
Old Man Li shook his head and firmly refused: “I already said it’s a secret plan, and our Team Leader said that those low-level police don’t know about this matter.
And if such a good thing is known by others, what if there aren’t enough Secret Realm Pokémon Eggs to go around? Child, listen to me. Join the Organization first to secure a spot. If it’s too late, there won’t be any for you.”
“I…”
Lu Li felt a wave of depression in his heart.
Seeing Lu Li like this, Old Man Li warned again: “Lu kid, you must not call the Police. If this matter is known by the Police, this old man will hang myself at your home’s doorway.
You must not ruin my family’s child’s future. I’ve already recruited ten people into the Bright Future Plan. Now I’m a small leader too. As long as I recruit a few more people, my grandson can get a Secret Realm Starter Pokémon Egg next year.”
Old Man Li had the look of “if you dare speak out, it’s my grandson’s future.”
“You’ve already pulled ten people in?” Hearing this, Lu Li was completely numb.
Speechless, Lu Li opened his mouth, but for the moment didn’t know what to say.
Continue advising? But this old man was clearly impervious to reason.
As for calling the Police?
Lu Li really worried that this old man would hang himself at his home’s doorway. If the Police took down that Pyramid Scheme Organization, fine, but if they didn’t, there would be trouble.
As for leaving it alone.
After a moment of silence, Lu Li refused in a low tone: “No need for me. I already have Pokémon, and with my current finances, I can only support one Pokémon.”
“No money? Even with no money, you can join the Bright Future Plan!” After saying that, Old Man Li took out another flyer.
