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Chapter 7 Let's Utilize Each Other Starting Today

In May, Haicheng gradually warmed up, but rainy days became more frequent.

The sky turned from sunny to cloudy and a light rain began to fall, pattering sparsely on the windowpane.

This was the first time Lin Chong had looked directly into the black cat's eyes. He patted the half-asleep cat in his arms and said softly, "You go and rest first. Gulu Ball is with Old Man Zhou."

"Meow?"

Meow Meow looked up sleepily.

Is there anything I can't hear?

Lin Chong chuckled and patted its head.

Meow meow obediently got down on the ground, yawned, and wobbled towards the door.

The black cat kept staring at it until the latter disappeared, then it turned to look at Lin Chong, puzzled.

Is he trying to find out what skills I have?

Lin Chong was wrong. He didn't care what skills the black cat had, because as long as he used a "purification potion," all four skills and its locked skill pool would vanish.

He had already checked; the mall happened to have purification potions for sale this week, 5000 per bottle, which he could afford.

But before that, he needed to confirm a few things.

Is this little black cat really worth his investment?

Lin Chong sat upright, looking directly at the black cat: "Would it be convenient to talk... about your former owner?"

The black cat froze, as if recalling something, its body trembling slightly.

Why did he ask me these questions?

Curiosity? A twisted sense of humor?

Lin Chong noticed its unease and explained, "Don't misunderstand, I just want to know why you were abandoned..."

"No rush, there's still plenty of time for lunch break."

Gradually, the black cat stopped trembling. It stared coldly at Lin Chong, its eyes seemingly filled with mockery.

Lin Chong heard its inner thoughts. The other party thought he was giving it a warning, because no matter what it did, Lin Chong could not fully understand its meaning.

"It was my oversight."

Lin Chong held his breath and focused, and the next moment, his voice rang out from the depths of the black cat's heart.

"Meow!"

The little black cat was startled. It hurriedly got up and looked around. Only after confirming that no one was around did it look at Lin Chong again.

"Can we talk now?"

Lin Chong smiled and said, "Don't worry..."

"I can hear you."

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The little black cat's first owner was a little girl.

The other party picked it out at a high-end breeding center, attracted by the black cat's cuteness.

From that day on, the little black cat had an endless supply of snacks and countless pretty dresses to wear.

The bedding it slept in was so soft, I still remember how soft it was.

The little girl carried it around every day and almost never put it down. That period was the happiest time in the black cat's life so far.

Until one day, the little girl's father brought her another kitten.

Xiaoye?

I think that's what it was called, but I can't remember exactly. I only remember that from that day on, the little girl never hugged it again...

"Excuse me."

Lin Chong stroked his chin, asking curiously, "The rest of the story is... you felt neglected and ran away from home?"

The black cat glared at him: "Let me finish!"

At first, the little black cat was both sad and upset, but it knew that it was a Pokémon and would most likely become a trainer's master in the future, so how could it be the only Pokémon it could have?

The little black cat chose to accept it. Fortunately, it still had an endless supply of snacks, clothes, and blankets as soft as cotton every day.

Although it sees the girl and Xiaoye being affectionate every day, that family treats it very well, so what could it possibly complain about?

Days passed by like this, until one day, a guest came to the girl's house, and a child about her age entered her bedroom.

Upon seeing the black cat, the girl immediately took a liking to it: "Xiao Xiao, I really love this little elf, can you give it to me?"

"What do you want? I'll trade with you!"

The black cat thought its owner would reject it, after all, it had been with her for several months.

Unexpectedly, the girl who was holding Xiaoye and humming a song immediately agreed without hesitation.

"Of course, we don't need to exchange anything, we're best friends."

"Its nest takes up too much space. I was just thinking of putting more clothes and toys for Ye Ye in the bedroom..."

At that moment, the black cat thought it had misheard.

Until it watched helplessly as its cozy little nest was dragged away and its skirt was thrown into the trash can.

Only then did the black cat realize that it had been "sent away".

It didn't choose to settle in another family's house; it had had enough of snacks, clothes, and bedding.

"..."

"What's wrong with you?"

Seeing the black cat sobbing with its back turned, Lin Chong squatted down and asked, "Are you really crying?"

【roll!】

The black cat let out a sharp cry, but its voice carried a hint of sobbing.

Lin Chong didn't move, and continued to ask, "What about the last two trainers? The old man said you changed three."

They didn't have much to say. After buying me, they found I couldn't learn anything, so they threw me away.

At that moment, a mechanical sound suddenly rang out.

[Detected the long-held wish of the elf "Little Black Cat": "Never be abandoned"]

This wish offers generous rewards and is recommended for players to complete first.

Lin Chong's eyes flickered a few times, while the black cat sniffed and finally calmed down.

It turned around and looked coldly at Lin Chong.

Don't blame me for not warning you, that old geezer was right...

Its inner voice paused for a moment.

I'm a complete failure; I can't learn any moves.

You can still get your money back now.

"You're not a loser."

Lin Chong shook his head, interrupting it.

"You have great talent, but it's been locked away."

"I can help you regain your lost learning ability."

"But I have conditions." Lin Chong looked at the black cat.

"The food here isn't good, and the training is strict. I won't keep you as a pet, because I bought you to fight."

"There's only one thing I can promise—I won't abandon you."

"Is that acceptable?"

Lin Chong's expression was serious, and his tone was calm.

The black cat was stunned, and after a long while, it sneered.

You're not a hypocrite, so tell me directly that you only see me as a tool.

Once you realize I'm of no use to you, you'll throw me away. That's how you humans are.

"Don't worry, you'll be my most useful tool, so I won't throw you away."

Lin Chong opened the shop panel and, without blinking, redeemed the "purification potion" worth 5000 Kingdom Coins, placing it in front of the black cat.

The moment the pale blue potion appeared, it captivated the black cat's gaze. It sensed something—this thing might really be able to help it!

"Drink it."

Lin Chong's voice was very soft.

"From today onwards, we'll use each other, and neither of us will abandon the other."

The rain outside the window stopped sometime ago.

This is what the rain in Haicheng in May is like.

It comes quickly and goes quickly.

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[Player has officially captured a Pokémon; Pokémon panel now available]

[Player detected that they have captured a Pokémon with the "Amazing" talent, completing the achievement - First Amazing!]

[Reward received: King Ball *1]