The security guards looked at Jiang Mo hesitantly, and though they didn't understand, they respectfully stepped aside.
Huang Ye, as if granted a great pardon, quickly handed over Quilava's Poké Ball, a hint of reluctance flashing in his eyes.
He was merely a pampered young master, not particularly favored at home, and a Starter Pokémon was a very valuable asset to him.
He had only recently managed to snatch this Quilava from an arrogant young man, and it wasn't even tamed yet. Now, having to hand it over truly pained him.
"Wait a moment, when I said bring the money tomorrow, I meant have your family bring it. Remember, you owe ten million!"
Jiang Mo said coldly, looking at Huang Ye, who was about to slip away. Huang Ye's steps faltered, his face as unpleasant as if he'd eaten dirt, and he shouted, "You... you're not keeping your word!"
Jiang Mo ignored the idiot. After receiving Quilava's Poké Ball, he and Lingxi went up to the office on the third floor of Human Paradise. Human Paradise would handle the rest.
Jiang Mo certainly wouldn't let Huang Ye use Quilava to pay off five million in gambling debts. One should know that Human Paradise was not entirely Dawn Organization's property; it also paid taxes to the Alliance every year.
If he let Huang Ye off for five million, that hole would need to be filled by Dawn Organization or Jiang Mo himself, and he wouldn't be that sucker.
Besides, the debt you, Huang Ye, owe, what does it have to do with me, Jiang Mo?
As for Quilava, is it your Pokémon that you can use it to pay off debts?
...
Inside the office, Jiang Mo gently tossed out the Poké Ball. With a flash of light, Quilava appeared in the room.
Its fur was disheveled, its eyes dull and full of vigilance, and its body was much thinner than before, clearly having been abused.
When it saw Jiang Mo, it first flinched, then a barely perceptible flicker of excitement flashed in its eyes. It then looked around, sniffing constantly, and a low whimper escaped its throat.
Jiang Mo knew Quilava was looking for its Trainer, Chen Jiaxing. He squatted down and said softly, "Little fella, don't be scared. I know you're looking for Chen Jiaxing. He's doing very well right now."
Quilava seemed to understand Jiang Mo's words, and its emotions stabilized a bit, but the longing in its eyes remained strong.
Jiang Mo stood up, took out a Potion spray, gently sprayed it on Quilava, and gently stroked its head: "Eat something first, and get some good rest. You'll see your Trainer soon."
After speaking, he put Quilava away and handed it to Lingxi, saying, "Take it downstairs and find some Pokémon food to help it regain its strength."
Lingxi accepted the order, then handed Quilava over to logistics. When she returned, Jiang Mo immediately inquired about the situation of the "Rebirth" Operation.
Lingxi informed him that more than five hundred new recruits participated in this "Rebirth" Operation, and now only over a hundred remain, with Chen Jiaxing's performance being particularly noteworthy.
He acted boldly and decisively, ruthlessly, and fearlessly.
In the initial rounds, relying on that almost insane drive, he would go for the kill whenever he saw someone, making other contestants wary and afraid to approach him easily, but this also led to him being unpopular among many contestants.
In a subsequent Pokémon hunt, the rules stipulated that teams could be formed to capture Pokémon, but no one was willing to team up with Chen Jiaxing.
Yet, Chen Jiaxing, with only his bare fists, managed to capture several Rattata, breaking two ribs in the process.
In the most recent Battle Royale test, Chen Jiaxing was besieged by multiple people. His Rattata fought to the death to protect him, all perishing in battle.
Even so, he did not retreat, facing the Poison Sting of the opposing Weedle, enduring the severe pain, fighting a bloody battle all the way, rushing directly in front of the enemy Trainer, and finally slitting their throats with a knife.
In the end, he also lay in the camp for several days due to severe Toxic, nearly losing his life.
Now, having lost his Pokémon, it would be incredibly difficult for him to pass the next round of tests.
Upon hearing this, Jiang Mo's hands involuntarily clenched into fists, and a cold glint flashed in his eyes. Who would have thought that Chen Jiaxing, who used to only trash talk with teammates in the wilderness, had now transformed into a cold-blooded killer.
"This kid, he really has guts! It's just that he acts too rashly and impulsively."
"Lingxi, after Quilava is well, send it back to Chen Jiaxing. This is his Pokémon to begin with. Let it continue to fight alongside Chen Jiaxing. I want to see how far this guy can go."
Jiang Mo immediately instructed. He could feel that Chen Jiaxing would definitely give him unexpected surprises in the future.
Lingxi nodded slightly and responded, "Young Master, rest assured, I will arrange everything properly."
...
The scene suddenly shifted to a remote island in Neon Country, where the sea breeze carried a salty, damp scent, rustling through the dense vegetation.
This was a secret branch stronghold established by Dawn Organization, where the "Rebirth" Operation was brutally underway.
At this moment, Chen Jiaxing sat alone on a reef, pitted and uneven from the erosion of the sea breeze, idly picking his teeth with a Poison Sting he had taken from a Weedle he had killed earlier.
His clothes were tattered and torn, stained with blood and dirt, and his hair was like a messy pile of grass, wildly disheveled.
However, what was most striking was the fresh knife scar on his face, running diagonally from his eye to his cheek, appearing particularly gruesome on his dark and dust-covered skin.
"That... that's Chen Jiaxing, that madman! Look at the scar on his face, I heard he got that when he was fighting for his life, and he bled a lot, but he acted like nothing happened and even killed the other guy."
"I also heard that in his previous battles, his eyes were bloodshot from killing, and he completely disregarded his own life, going for the kill whenever he caught someone. Last time, some fool tried to ambush him, and he was beaten to a pulp with bare hands. It's too terrifying!"
"Isn't that right? During the Pokémon hunt, everyone else teamed up to look out for each other, but he charged in alone and, with sheer ferocity, managed to capture several Rattata. He's practically a human Pokémon!"
Chen Jiaxing stood up, scaring the few people into retreating repeatedly, but he ignored their whispers.
He saw Bing Meng approaching him in the distance, her posture agile and her steps steady.
As a member of the Dragon Tamer Squad, Bing Meng was primarily responsible for logistical work, and this "Rebirth" Operation fell within her scope of work.
Bing Meng stopped in front of Chen Jiaxing and handed him a Poké Ball, saying, "The Young Master hopes you can leave here alive. He believes you have that potential and ability."
Upon hearing this, Chen Jiaxing's body first stiffened, his eyes filled with surprise and confusion.
He slowly extended a trembling hand and took the Poké Ball. As the familiar light glowed.
"Maw!"
When Quilava appeared before him, his tears immediately broke free, streaming down his dirt-streaked cheeks.