After Evan finished explaining the next steps, he rode his electric scooter, taking Pikachu and Pidgeot with him, and headed directly out of the breeding house.
Their destination was the market.
The wholesale market wasn't very far from Evan's location.
It could be reached in just over half an hour by riding the small electric scooter.
When they arrived, Evan parked the scooter and walked straight into the bustling market.
Following the list of names provided by Sophia, Evan began visiting each shop one by one.
At the same time, he carefully evaluated the quality of the fruits they offered.
Evan spent the entire morning at the market.
Whenever he found fruits that met his standards, he placed an order on the spot, requesting the sellers to arrange delivery.
Evan's large orders were warmly welcomed by the shop owners.
He ordered a substantial amount of goods, all based on the latest requests.
There was no need to haggle or negotiate; Evan paid for everything upfront.
Unlike some breeding houses that received goods on credit and only paid after earning profits, Evan's immediate payments set him apart.
This straightforward approach made him a favorite among the sellers, who quickly saw him as a valuable customer.
In contrast, many other breeding houses delayed payments due to slow cash flow. Vendors often hesitated to do business with such clients, as it tied up their funds for too long.
By noon, one of the shop owners insisted on treating Evan to lunch.
After the meal, Evan thanked the fruit sellers and started making his way to the Items dealer.
The Items dealer, also part of the merchants' group, had his shop on the other side of the market.
For this reason, Evan didn't visit him in the morning.
He had already made arrangements with the fruit sellers to deliver the fresh berries to his breeding house later that afternoon.
In the future, they agreed that Evan could simply make requests through the merchants' group chat, saving him the trouble of coming in person.
It was a mutually beneficial arrangement that strengthened his relationships with the sellers.
When Evan arrived at the Items dealer's shop, he was warmly welcomed.
The dealer, Boss Leo, even offered to treat him to a meal, but Evan politely declined.
Having just eaten, there was no need for another meal.
Evan got straight to the point.
"Boss Leo, I need a large quantity of Items, so you'll have to give me a good discount," he began.
"Items like Soft Sand, Light Clay, Black Sludge, Smooth Rock, Metal Powder, Thick Club, and Never-Melt Ice—I'll need a lot of them.
"Additionally, if you have any rare items, like Dragon Bones or scales from Water-type Pokémon, I'm interested in those too.
"What price can you offer me?"
Hearing this, Boss Leo's face lit up with excitement.
"Don't worry, I'll give you the best price possible," he assured.
He quickly pulled out his price list and handed it to Evan.
"Here's the standard price list for my shop," Boss Leo explained. "If you're buying in bulk, I can offer a discount of up to 30% off the market price. What do you think?"
The offer was more than fair, and Evan knew it.
Without hesitation, he agreed to the proposed deal.
This arrangement allowed both parties to profit while also saving Evan a significant amount of money.
Why refuse such an opportunity?
Evan immediately placed a large order.
These items were essential, as they could be used to enhance energy cube formulas.
Fortunately, many of these Items, like Soft Sand, were commonly sourced and readily available through specialized supplier channels.
The contract was drawn up and signed on the spot.
Evan asked Boss Leo to deliver the items directly to his breeding house.
As with the fruit sellers, Evan paid in full upfront.
Upon seeing the total amount, Boss Leo couldn't hide his excitement.
Although he had given Evan a generous discount, the order was worth several months of his usual profits.
It was a win-win deal for everyone involved.
Evan also had some unexpected gains.
The Items dealer happened to have several Dragon Bones in stock, which Evan promptly purchased as well.
With all his errands complete, Evan hopped onto his electric scooter and rode back toward the breeding house.
By the time he arrived, the fruit sellers from the morning had already started delivering the tree fruits he had ordered.
Small trucks lined up as workers unloaded crates of freshly picked berries. Baskets of vibrant, ripe tree fruits were being carefully carried off the trucks.
This time, the fruit sellers themselves had come along to personally oversee the delivery.
Seeing the activity, Evan quickly parked his scooter and joined in, retrieving the list of materials for Isla and the others.
He handed them the inventory checklist and asked them to verify the deliveries.
Meanwhile, Evan invited the fruit sellers into the breeding house to rest and chat.
He suspected their real reason for coming in person was to take a look at his facilities—and he didn't mind.
Evan gave them a tour of the breeding house, showcasing the cutting-edge technology and equipment he had invested in.
The visitors were visibly impressed. The advanced machinery and clean, efficient setup made it clear that Evan's operation was not just professional but also well-funded.
This realization sparked admiration—and a little envy—among the fruit merchants. They couldn't help but think how fortunate they were to have someone like Evan as a client.
However, Evan's breeding house also had its own orchard, which he casually mentioned during their conversation. Once his orchard trees matured, he would no longer need to purchase as much fruit from external suppliers.
For now, though, his trees weren't producing yet, so his partnership with these merchants remained secure.
Even in the future, if demand for his products exceeded his orchard's capacity, Evan made it clear he'd still turn to them for supplies.
After the tour, the fruit sellers, satisfied with the visit and confident in their new partnership, departed one by one.
Not long after, the Items Evan had ordered earlier in the day arrived.
Once the items were unloaded and organized, Evan surveyed the materials now stacked neatly in the warehouse. Turning to Isla and the others, he gave them their next instructions.
"Go ahead and grab some tree fruits from the storage," he said. "Tomorrow, we'll start preparing the Dark-type energy cubes that Sophia needs."
"Let's aim to finish everything by the afternoon," he added. "Once we're done, we can begin working on Mia's orders."
Evan specified the types of tree fruits and the quantities needed, and the team quickly got to work. They grabbed tools and headed to the warehouse to select and prepare the required materials.
Meanwhile, Evan took some time to inspect the newly built storage facility. After ensuring everything was in order and functional, he nodded in satisfaction.
The day flew by, and by the time evening came, Isla and the others had finished gathering the necessary materials.
At that moment, Aunt Jenn appeared, calling everyone for dinner.
Seeing her, Evan immediately instructed the team to wrap up for the day.
"Let's stop here," he said. "Anything left can be handled tomorrow."
With that, the group left their tasks behind and joined Aunt Jenn for a well-deserved meal, bringing the productive day to a close.