The Breeding House renovation was nearing its end, and Li Wei's Breeder assessment was also scheduled to take place in Jubilife City.
Li Wei's month-plus of study was also coming to a close, and the old man gave him a day off.
The day before leaving Celestic Town, Li Wei had planned to visit the Celestic Town Historical Institute.
He wanted to consult Professor Akebon about the Spatial and Temporal Deities and the Lake Guardians.
"Professor Akebon has gone to Eterna City and may not be back for some time."
The security guard explained the reason to Li Wei.
Having grown up in Celestic Town and knowing Professor Akebon's granddaughter, Li Wei could "pull strings" in Celestic Town.
"Okay, thank you."
Due to the scientific expedition in Eterna City, Li Wei temporarily missed the opportunity to meet her.
Li Wei turned to visit Xiao Meng Jie, with Teddiursa and Farfetch'd acting as her left and right guardians.
Because they had eaten a lot of the Pokemon food Li Wei made during this period, Teddiursa and Farfetch'd were very welcoming to Li Wei.
Teddiursa even jumped off the chair, tugging at Li Wei's pant leg, wanting something to eat.
"Teddiursa, you can't do that!"
"It's fine, here you go."
Li Wei was prepared for this, pulling out a handful of Energy Cubes and gently rubbing Teddiursa's head.
"Farfetch'd gets some too."
[Ding, obtained Energy Cube proficiency 31 points]
What Li Wei feared most was them not eating.
The more they could eat, the more he welcomed it.
"Xiao Meng Jie, if anything comes up, contact me by phone. If you have time, come to Jubilife City to play; I'll send you the address."
Xiao Meng smiled, showing him her chat history with Li Wei's mother.
"No need, Wen Hui Auntie has already sent it to me. I'll go if I have time."
"Okay, goodbye then."
Xiao Meng Jie waved her fist in encouragement.
"Good luck with your Breeder assessment! I'm rooting for you!"
"Don't worry."
Li Wei had signed up for the Intermediate Breeder assessment, and he was full of confidence.
After bidding farewell to the old man, Li Wei and his parents boarded the train bound for Jubilife City.
The old man did not plan to go to Jubilife City with them; he preferred to stay in Celestic Town.
Before they parted, the old man solemnly instructed:
"You cannot neglect your breeding. I found you a teacher; he will give you a few lessons. Don't embarrass me."
Li Wei was startled, "Teacher? Who is it?"
If it's a famous Breeder...
Li Wei's first thought was Qinglv, who was a Breeder, and Professor Oak, and also Brock.
Li Wei had long heard of Qinglv and the others. Qinglv had already become the Viridian Gym Leader.
Sir, times have changed.
Now is the information age.
Qinglv's five-minute fastest Champion legend,
Red, the battle legend of Mt. Silver.
The names and deeds of these people have always been a topic of conversation among Trainers.
What Li Wei was unsure about was whether Pallet Town had that ten-year-old Ash contestant with twenty-five years of debut experience.
He thought there should be, after all, Sinnoh already had a chain of "Jessie and James Ramen" restaurants.
But weren't Qinglv and Professor Oak too high-profile?
Ask them to teach him?
Impossible, absolutely impossible!
Li Wei immediately ruled them out.
The old man gave a profound smile, as if hiding his achievements and fame, "You'll know when you see him. He'll only go after you pass the assessment."
Li Wei nodded helplessly: "Alright."
"Gengar!"
Gengar, holding a handkerchief in its mouth, waved them goodbye.
"Quack quack!"
(You can do it, duck!)
The old man, standing with his hands behind his back, watched them ride away and then returned to his small courtyard.
Li Wei, sitting in the back seat, saw this scene.
"Dad, if there's a chance, let's take Grandpa to Jubilife City."
"Your uncle and I also want to, but your grandpa doesn't want to go. He just likes living in Celestic Town."
"If there are no conditions, then create them!"
When Li Wei said this, a radiant light seemed to rise behind him!
Li Wei looked full of momentum, but in reality, he had no idea at all...
"Son, I'm rooting for you!"
His dad was a pure chicken soup master, providing plenty of emotional support.
But that's all there was...!
Just give me some food delivery coupons!
Wen Hui knew what the father and son were worried about, "Don't worry too much, your grandpa is very robust."
Li Wei agreed with this point.
The old man could now chase him ten blocks with a stick...
...
Jubilife City was quite far from Celestic Town.
Even by the fastest maglev train, it would take eight hours of travel.
Leaning back in the soft berth, Li Wei looked at his personal panel.
[Physique]: Super True Newbie (omitted)
[Specialty Dish Encyclopedia]: 1. Smoked Round Citrus Juice C-rank: Quickly restores stamina after consumption.
(Click to view detailed production process.)
[Skills]:
Breeding (Intermediate): Omitted (5350 / 10,000)
Cooking (Intermediate): Your knife skills are excellent, you can control basic heat, and the seasoning is moderately salty. (1,217 / 10,000)
Energy Cube (Intermediate): Omitted (7,733 / 10,000)
Poffin (Intermediate): You can make Poffin that Pokemon like according to their tastes. (109 / 10,000)
Backpack: Diancie ite, dragon fruit * 2
More than a month of study was tedious but full of Gains.
It was no longer Schrödinger's Poffin.
Li Wei felt terrifyingly strong now.
The rapid increase in breeding experience was due to the old man's unreserved teaching for over a month.
The old man discovered that Li Wei learned quickly, which is why he thought of finding a good teacher for Li Wei.
The old man's idea was to teach his grandson as much as possible while he was eager to learn, in case he lost interest one day.
The great increase in Energy Cube proficiency was mainly due to Grandpa's Gengar.
Gengar's four-dimensional stomach was simply a bottomless pit.
Although the Energy Cubes Li Wei made were far inferior to those made by the old man, the old man just didn't make them!
Gengar could only reluctantly eat them.
With the blessing of multiple Pokemon, and carrying Poffin to distribute on the spot... his cooking and Poffin skills were boosted to Intermediate.
The improvement in breeding ability, coupled with the large supply of Energy Cubes, allowed Lucario to master Extreme Speed.
The super-heavy Arcanine learned Body Slam, and its strength entered the Gym (Beginner) level.
Silver Metang went from a promising Superior Pokemon to a Veteran (Beginner) level.
It successfully mastered Ice Punch, Protect, and Psychic.
Li Wei expected Metang to evolve in just one or two months. If he could use a Steel Gem and metal coat to assist training, it would be even faster.
While Li Wei was practicing, the old man would occasionally give Lucario and the others special training.
Both main and side quests were in progress, and Li Wei just glanced at them before looking away.
He opened his phone and only then noticed a long string of messages from his friend.
[Ethan: Online for games, hurry up!]
[Ethan: Waiting online, very urgent!]
[Ethan: Big boss, save the kid!]
[Li Wei: ...]
[Ethan: You're only replying now? I thought you were dead! No, those ellipses make me think of Red senior!]