Pokémon: Master System.

Chapter 368 The Mask of the Dictator

Obtaining an invitation was the first challenge facing Xia Yu.

To enter the Yixin Underground Black Market and Yixin Underground Casino, one must undergo their background check and security screening. At that time, Xia Yu only needs to take off his mask, and with his current fame in China, others will recognize his identity at a glance. What's the point of the investigation?

Sometimes being too famous or too handsome can be a problem.

To solve this problem, Xia Yu would need to learn the art of disguise to change his appearance.

But how could Xia Yu possibly possess the art of disguise? This is the Pokémon world, not a story about rebirth and cultivating immortality in the Pokémon world.

However... although Xia Yu doesn't know how to disguise himself, there is a type of mask in the Pokémon world that can change one's appearance.

The Ditto Mask is a bloody and cruel prop, full of sin and crime.

The Ditto mask is made by dissecting a live Ditto and then processing it through a complex process. As a result, the Ditto mask retains Ditto's special ability to freely transform.

Anyone who wears the Ditto mask can change their appearance at will.

The process of making a Ditto mask is extremely complicated and prone to errors. A Ditto can only make a maximum of four to five human skin masks.

Furthermore, the effects of Ditto masks created by Dittos with different characteristics and strengths will vary.

Like the Ditto mask made of soft materials, although it can change one's appearance at will, it cannot actively copy the appearance of others; the wearer can only change the appearance by shaping the face themselves.

The Ditto Mask, created by the Ditto's ability to transform, can automatically copy the appearance of someone after meeting them once, and can also store different faces, allowing for instant transformation.

For this reason, Ditto masks with the Transformer characteristic are far more valuable and rarer than those made from Ditto with the Soft characteristic.

Finally, Ditto Mask has another characteristic: its transformation ability is not absolute, and there is a chance that it can be detected by powerful Pokémon.

A Ditto mask made by a Ditto with Lord-level strength is unlikely to be detected by Totem-level Pokémon. Gym Leader-level Pokémon have a certain chance of detecting the disguise, while Pokémon with near-Elite-level strength will detect the disguise 100% of the time.

This results in the higher the value of a Ditto mask made by a powerful Ditto, especially a Ditto mask made by a Ditto with the characteristics of a Champion-level Ditto. Its value is beyond imagination, and it is in no way inferior to a Key Stone plus a Mega Stone.

There was a similar case abroad where a man named Stanley acquired four Ditto masks of the Gym Leader level by chance.

After acquiring the Ditto mask, he did not choose to sell it, but instead made a mad decision.

After careful observation, he chose a wealthy man whose build and appearance were similar to his own. Then, he put on a Metamorphosis mask to disguise himself as a relative of the wealthy man and killed him when he was off guard.

After killing the tycoon, he immediately used a Ditto mask to impersonate him, and at the same time used a second Ditto mask to replicate his original appearance and put it on the tycoon's face.

In this way, the rich man lying in a pool of blood became "Stanley," while the real Stanley became the rich man, took his place, and lived on until his death, when he was not discovered!

This is also the most terrifying aspect of the Ditto mask: it steals other people's lives and takes their place, and the key is that it is very difficult to detect.

A thief in life.

This real case also made everyone realize how terrifying the Ditto mask is.

Since then, countries around the world have successively issued laws to prohibit the production of Ditto masks, and this ban is also known as the "Stanley Ban".

While the ban had some effect, the consequence was that wild Ditto were hunted in large numbers, almost to the point of extinction, and the price of Ditto masks skyrocketed several times over.

Especially for Ditto masks of the Overlord level and above, the price has increased exponentially.

As for Ditto masks with power levels above near-Elite Four, almost no one would sell them.

…………

Xia Yu had always known about the Ditto Mask, but he had never considered using it.

On the one hand, it's illegal to possess and trade the Ditto mask, and on the other hand, he didn't need it before.

But things are different now. His fame has brought him too many troubles. If he had a Ditto mask, it could solve many of his problems.

Of course, the more important reason was that Xiao Wanyu sent him another message in her email.

A message has been sent out about a "golden betting game" that will be held this weekend (see Chapter 174 for details).

A few months ago, Xia Yu and Xiao Wanyu's relationship was not as close as it is now. At that time, in order to win over Xia Yu, Xiao Wanyu deliberately threw out a coin with the power to lure Xia Yu into participating in this year's gold gambling game.

However, Xia Yu was too wary at the time and didn't take the bait. Instead of going to the Ghost-type Secret Realm to choose a Money-Gathering Spirit, he went to the Psychic-type Secret Realm in Lin'an City to choose Lovekeeper.

Since then, Xia Yu has completely forgotten about the gold gambling game.

He only remembered this incident now that Xiao Wanyu brought it up.

According to Xiao Wanyu, there has been a slight change in the rules of this gold gambling game. This time, the coins from Suocailing cannot be exchanged directly with money, but only with chips.

One chip equals one Suocailing coin.

The chips can only be exchanged for various expensive items, TMs, evolution stones, and other treasures.

This resulted in the discovery of many extremely valuable treasures in this golden gamble, including a Mega Evolution Stone and a near-Elite Four level Ditto mask!

The reason why so many people brought out so many rare items to participate in the Gold Gambling Game is because an extremely special Money-Gathering Coin appeared in this Gold Gambling Game, called the Money-Gathering Golden Ghost Coin.

The Golden Ghost Coin of the Money-Gathering Spirit may only appear after the death of a Sai Fuhao with strength of Heavenly King level or above. Using it can improve the aptitude of the Money-Gathering Spirit or Sai Fuhao!

It is precisely because of the appearance of this one-of-a-kind gold ghost coin that so many wealthy people have brought out so many precious treasures to participate in this gambling game.

Winning this golden bet will not only allow the Money-Seeking Spirit to evolve, but more importantly, it will also bring enormous wealth and improve the Money-Seeking Spirit's aptitude—a triple win.

This world is never short of gamblers who are willing to take risks!

Upon seeing this news, Xia Yu decided that he had to participate in the Golden Gambling Game!

Whether it's that special gold ghost coin from the Money-Gathering Spirit or the near-Elite Four level Ditto mask, it's worth the trip!

Without hesitation, Xia Yu boarded a plane and headed straight to Shanghai!

He still has a month left on his mission in Heilong City. He can go to the gold gambling game this weekend and then rush back to Heilong City. There is plenty of time.

…………

Chapter 369 Golden Ghost Coin

Shanghai, the port.

The night was enchanting; the city was resplendent in gold, and the bright moon hung high in the sky.

A giant cruise ship named King slowly sailed out of the port of Shanghai, beginning a short sea voyage.

The King Cruises is known as a floating five-star hotel, with world-class facilities and services.

It boasts a full range of amenities including luxury restaurants, a spa, a gym, a swimming pool, and entertainment venues.

Any tourist can enjoy a luxurious lifestyle on a cruise ship, and the extravagant lifestyle has captivated countless people.

The cruise ship also offers a variety of cultural and themed events, such as Pokémon concerts, art theater performances, fashion shows by beautiful models, food festivals, and more, allowing passengers to fully enjoy a variety of different experiences during their trip.

Putting aside the gold gambling, the trip itself is worthwhile just to enjoy it.

…………

"We'll split up once we're inside the casino," Xiao Wanyu, dressed in an evening gown, instructed Xia Yu as she stood by the window.

The salty sea breeze tousled Xiao Wanyu's long hair, and her bright red strapless, off-the-shoulder bodycon dress accentuated her hourglass figure, making her look stunning without being vulgar.

Her long hair, styled in an updo, added to her mature charm, while the sparkling earrings on her ears made Xiao Wanyu look radiant, and the Mega Evolution necklace on her chest was even more dazzling.

Xiao Wanyu was so charming at that moment, or rather, she had always been so charming.

She was like a queen, dressed in a red dress that shone in the moonlight, her face as white as jade, seemingly radiating a faint glow.

"Hmm." Xia Yu nodded, his gaze falling on Xiao Wanyu's slender waist and fair shoulders, and a line of poetry unconsciously floated into his mind.

The crescent moon is like a beautiful woman, its shimmering light just beginning to play with the moon.

"Here, these are the chips I prepared for you." Xiao Wanyu smiled confidently and looked at Xia Yu with gentle eyes, handing him the chips.

"Don't be reckless in the game." After handing over the chips, Xiao Wanyu said worriedly, "Don't be too impulsive either. I've seen many people gamble away their entire fortune, lose their families, and still not be able to win these 999 gold coins from the God of Wealth. Just do what you can."

"Okay, I understand." Xia Yu nodded, then smiled and said, "You don't need to give me this chip. I can exchange it myself with the items."

As he spoke, Xia Yu took out a Dream Fruit from his backpack.

【Dream Berry】: A special item that allows a Pokémon to change its ability into a hidden ability after consuming it.

Xia Yu had obtained quite a few Dream Fruits in the Dream Realm, and he wouldn't care even if he lost if he took one out.

"Is this a Dream Fruit?" Xiao Wanyu looked at the Dream Fruit in Xia Yu's hand, her eyes lighting up with slight surprise.

"Mm," Xia Yu replied.

Unlike other items, Dream Berry has very limited effects, only changing a Pokémon's ability, but it is extremely rare because Dream Berry is only produced in the Dream World.

That's why this thing has always been a scarce commodity.

"Do you have any extra Dream Fruits? I'll buy two; you don't need to trade them with others," Xiao Wanyu said, looking at Xia Yu.

Hearing Xiao Wanyu's words, Xia Yu was slightly surprised. He didn't expect that the rich lady Xiao would be short of Dream Fruit.

"Here you go. No need to buy them, consider it a gift from me." Xia Yu had plenty of Dream Fruits, so giving out two wouldn't be a big deal. Therefore, she generously offered to give two Dream Fruits to the Dream Fruits.

“Then I’ll give you my chips too. Ten more chips mean a better chance of winning 999 Pokémon of Fortune.” Xiao Wanyu smiled and said in a gentle voice, “Remember not to be stubborn. You can’t force a Pokémon like Cyclone.”

"Okay." Xia Yu didn't stand on ceremony and smiled at Xiao Wanyu, saying, "Don't worry, I know what I'm doing. Besides, I might not necessarily lose. You don't know, I've always had a nickname."

"What nickname?" Xiao Wanyu asked softly, in perfect cooperation, as she listened to Xia Yu's words.

"Gambling monster!"

"Gambling monster?" Xiao Wanyu asked, puzzled.