Early morning, Zhuqing Breeding Center.
Although the Breeding Center had recently undergone a round of destruction, it wasn't entirely bad.
This not-so-small destruction united the Breeding Center staff even more.
Not only the Breeding Center staff, but also the wild Pokemon here.
Regarding Shaymin's stay or departure, Lance chose to listen to Shaymin's opinion.
Lance, who possesses Tokiwa Power, clearly understood Shaymin's wishes.
Shaymin wanted to stay here.
Considering the protection of the Breeding Center and Li Wei, Lance agreed.
Lance laughed heartily, "Then you can stay here."
Shaymin narrowed its eyes, "Shaymin!"
Li Wei suggested, "Don't forget that Floaroma Town also needs to strengthen its defenses."
Floaroma Town likely doesn't have just one Shaymin; there should be a whole group.
The Shaymin that Li Wei rescued was just a half-grown individual, not yet an adult.
Cynthia's lips curved slightly, "I've already given the instructions."
Lance sighed again, "I told you you'd be suitable as an investigator."
They didn't think Li Wei was being nosy.
Reminding them to protect Floaroma Town, whether Lance or Cynthia brought it up, was perfectly normal.
But for Li Wei, as a commoner who hadn't participated in any cases, it was not easy for him to remember to bring it up.
"Please forgive me..."
Before Li Wei could refuse,
Lance waved his hand, "No need to explain, I know you won't stand idly by."
Investigator is just one identity.
Lance just felt that Li Wei was suitable to be an investigator, but he wouldn't force him.
Just from how Lance saw Li Wei interacting with Lucario and Arcanine,
Seeing Li Wei take over the Arcanine,
And seeing Li Wei protecting Shaymin in Shaymin's memories,
Lance clearly knew that Li Wei was someone who loved Pokemon and wouldn't stand idly by.
Cynthia smiled, "Be an investigator? I don't agree with that."
???
Lance's face showed a hint of doubt,
And Li Wei was full of questions.
Staring at Li Wei and Lance's puzzled expressions, Cynthia calmly explained:
"Although it seems like we'd gain an investigator, we'd lose an excellent Breeder."
Compared to Li Wei's intuition in some matters, she still felt that Li Wei was more suited to be a Breeder.
With Li Wei's talent for making Energy Cubes and Pokemon food... he should continue to study.
Perhaps one day... surpassing Qinglv is not impossible.
Cynthia felt that Li Wei had such talent.
"That's true. If Kanto and Sinnoh weren't so far apart, I'd definitely buy some Energy Cubes from you."
Lance had seen the Oran Berry cubes that Cynthia gave him.
It would be one thing if Li Wei had used rare berries like dragon fruit.
But Li Wei used readily available Oran Berries to make perfect quality Energy Cubes.
Lance just wanted to gasp in awe, contributing his part to global warming.
Four words: terrifying as such!
Cynthia suggested, "You can mail them back."
Lance seemed a little tempted, "That makes some sense."
The four major regions of Kanto, Johto, Hoenn, and Sinnoh have very close ties, and inter-regional trade and logistics exist.
Lance, who was originally planning to leave, suddenly changed his mind.
"Let's discuss buying Energy Cubes first."
"However, to ensure quality, Energy Cubes should preferably not be stored for more than a week."
Li Wei and Lance eventually discussed and finalized the Energy Cube delivery plan.
It would also be delivered once a week.
However, unlike Cynthia, who had a special delivery by Dragapult,
Lance used the Alliance's delivery system, where the Alliance has Pokemon specifically for transporting goods.
After discussing with Lance, Li Wei now had Cynthia and Lance as two regular customers.
As for expanding the customer base...
Li Wei hadn't thought about it.
Mainly, he was the only one who could make perfect quality Energy Cubes; even his grandfather couldn't.
Even if he were to expand his business, that would be for the future.
That might require a lot of Rotom.
Cynthia and Lance both stayed and had a simple meal before leaving.
"Then I'll be going now. I'll keep you updated on any progress regarding Shaymin and the Pokemon Hunters."
With that said, Lance boarded his Dragonite and flew into the sky.
"You don't have to worry about the Breeding Center either; I'll take care of it."
As she said this, Cynthia's face showed a chilling expression.
Even if the Breeding Center wasn't Li Wei's, it was still the same.
Once Cynthia knew about such things, she would never ignore them.
"Garchomp!"
Feeling Cynthia's anger, Garchomp also roared in fury.
Only Li Wei was left blinking in place.
Lance and Cynthia...
It felt so good to be protected by others!
However, Li Wei quickly woke up from his dream.
Garchomp's furious roar just now caused some timid Shinx to hide in the bushes.
Other Pokemon also started fleeing everywhere, and Growls erupted all at once.
"Don't be afraid, don't be afraid!"
"Shaymin~"
(Don't worry, he won't hurt you.)
Shaymin's whole body glowed green, and the Pokemon that had been fearful gradually relaxed.
"Shaymin, is there anything you want to play?"
"Shaymin~~"
Although he had intermediate affinity, Li Wei still couldn't understand.
But fortunately, Li Wei had a translator.
(I want to play hide-and-seek, let's all play together.)
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Li Wei immediately had a bewildered look on his face.
So Shaymin had a short memory.
Through Lance's retelling, Li Wei learned how Shaymin got separated from its companions.
Shaymin was playing hide-and-seek with other Pokemon, and this Shaymin was one that would do anything to win.
Because it ran too far, it was discovered by Hunter D and chased all the way to the northern suburbs of Jubilife City.
Considering this was Shaymin's hobby...
"Alright! Then let's play together. I've never lost at hide-and-seek since I was little!"
Li Wei wasn't bragging.
Because he had never played it at all...
As everyone knows, Jordan has also never scored a goal in front of Li Wei.
"Shaymin~~"
Lucario looked at Li Wei helplessly and translated: (You seek, it hides.)
"Then I'll start counting, you all hurry and hide!"
Shaymin, Shinx, and other young Pokemon all participated.
Li Wei turned around and covered his eyes, "1, 2, 3..."
"Shaymin!!"
(You're counting too fast!)
"Alright, I know, I'll count slower."
Li Wei counted to one hundred before opening his eyes, looking around, and seeing a wild Pichu with its head in the sand.
But there was no sign of Shaymin.
Li Wei raised an eyebrow at Lucario,
"Lucario, give me a hint."
Lucario crossed his arms, speaking righteously.
(I refuse.)
Elegant as Lucario was, he would never allow cheating, even if it was just hide-and-seek.
He had to be an absolutely fair and excellent judge!
Li Wei had expected this.
"I'm going to start looking!"