After finishing his instructions, Su Yu hopped onto his little electric scooter and headed out with Pikachu and Bi Diao, making straight for the wholesale market. It wasn't far from the breeding house—just over half an hour by e-donkey—close enough to be convenient, but far enough to require a proper trip. Once they arrived, Su Yu parked, locked up, and walked inside without wasting time.
Following the list of contacts Chen Xier had given him, Su Yu began visiting the fruit merchants one by one. He didn't rush. Instead, he carefully inspected the quality of their tree fruits, asked detailed questions about sourcing, and compared prices and freshness. He spent the entire morning there. Whenever he found a merchant whose goods met his standards, he placed the order on the spot and asked for delivery. No delays, no credit—payment was immediate.
Su Yu placed a lot of orders. Large ones. All of them were for ingredients he'd need in the near future. He paid in full, right then and there, which instantly made him a favorite among the merchants. Compared to other breeding houses—who often took goods first and paid much later—Su Yu was practically a walking财神爷. With several million transferred in a single morning, the fruit sellers treated him like a VIP, warmly inviting him to come again whenever he needed supplies.
At noon, the merchants insisted on treating Su Yu to lunch. After eating, he said his goodbyes and crossed the market to the other side, where the prop dealer he'd contacted was located. This meeting had been planned in advance, which was why Su Yu hadn't come in the morning. The prop dealer greeted him enthusiastically and even offered another meal, but Su Yu waved it off—he'd just eaten and wanted to get straight to business.
He didn't beat around the bush. Su Yu listed everything he needed: Soft Sand, Light Clay, Black Sludge, Smooth Rock, Metal Powder, Thick Club, Never-Melt Ice, and any rare materials the dealer might have—dragon bones, fallen scales from Water-type Pokémon, anything usable. He made it clear he wanted bulk purchases and expected a discount.
Boss Li's eyes lit up immediately. He pulled out a price list and explained that for large quantities, he could offer prices at under 70% of the market rate. It was fair—more than fair, actually. Su Yu understood the margins involved and agreed without hesitation. Saving money while ensuring a stable supply was exactly what he wanted. The order was placed, a contract was signed, and payment was settled on the spot.
As a bonus, Su Yu discovered that the shop also had several keels in stock. He bought those too, not even blinking. For Boss Li, this single deal was equivalent to months of regular business. For Su Yu, it was an investment that would pay off many times over in future formulas.
By the time Su Yu returned to the breeding house, the fruit sellers from the morning had already arrived. Small trucks lined up outside, unloading baskets of freshly harvested tree fruits. These merchants had personally delivered the goods, clearly curious about the place that could place such massive orders. Su Yu parked his scooter, greeted them, and handed Xiaoyu and the others the delivery lists so they could start counting materials.
He then invited the merchants inside to rest and chat, casually giving them a tour of the breeding house. The high-end equipment and advanced machines made a strong impression. These weren't the tools of an ordinary breeder. The visitors quickly realized that Su Yu wasn't just well-funded—he was operating at a completely different level. Even so, Su Yu didn't hide the truth: once his own orchard fully matured, his need to buy fruit would decrease significantly. For now, though, cooperation was still necessary, especially if business continued to grow.
After the fruit merchants left, the prop deliveries arrived as well. Looking at the neatly stacked materials in the warehouse, Su Yu turned to Xiaoyu and the others and began assigning tasks. He told them to start selecting specific fruits. Tomorrow, they would begin producing the Dark-type energy cubes Chen Xier needed, aiming to finish by the afternoon. After that, they would slowly move on to Bu Ni's orders.
Once everything was arranged, Su Yu inspected the newly built warehouse. Seeing it already in use and functioning smoothly, he nodded in satisfaction. The system he'd envisioned—automated storage and easier feeding—was finally taking shape.
As evening approached, Aunt Wang came over to call everyone to dinner. Su Yu immediately told the team to wrap things up. Work could always continue tomorrow. For now, it was time to eat—and rest—after a long, productive day.