A few days ago, Brock suddenly made a decision.
He withdrew from the Master League.
Brock explained why,
"I met an interesting young man from Pallet Town, just like Red, and I want to travel with him."
Brock handed the Gym over to Jiro.
He left his main Pokemon like Steelix and Tyranitar at the Gym, and only took Geodude and Onix to set off again.
Qinglv: "My grandpa told me too, he's indeed a hot-blooded fool."
Li Wei vaguely remembered that Red also learned about Pokemon battles under Brock's guidance.
After guiding Red, he's now guiding Ash...
Brock couldn't help but lean back in a tactical pose.
Who is the number one Pokemon trainer?
To this, Li Wei expressed, "Long live Mom Brock!"
Ash without Brock accompanying him has no soul.
When Li Wei saw Brock in the group before, he felt it was a pity, thinking it might be Ash traveling alone.
He didn't expect Brock, who was participating in the Master League, to make such an unexpected decision.
What female lead?
Brock is the female lead!
The speed of challenging the regional Leagues is not as slow as imagined, taking a year or two.
In reality, half a year is usually enough.
The times for each regional League conference are not uniform.
If one plans their time well,
there are even people who participate in three Leagues in one year.
For example, participating in the Kalos regional conference in February,
finishing the Sinnoh Lily of the Valley Conference in July,
and then going to Unova for the Icirrus Conference at the end of November.
If one has enough energy, they can even repeat the cycle.
Furthermore, Ash is someone who rushed out of Viridian Forest in one day, so being fast is understandable.
However, according to Li Wei's estimation, Ash will likely finish the Indigo Plateau Conference and Silver Conference this year.
As for Gary?
Li Wei asked, and Qinglv doesn't have a younger brother, only an older sister named Nanami.
It makes sense; if Gary were there, Qinglv wouldn't allow Gary to be so high-profile.
It's not that one can't be high-profile, but being high-profile requires matching strength, which the newly-departed Gary doesn't have.
Currently, Ash has truly cleared the Vermilion Gym with his own strength, winning his third Gym Badge.
It should be said it's truly his first.
Misty went easy on Ash to let him pass.
Lt. Surge, how embarrassing!
Li Wei knew about this because Lt. Surge was complaining in the group that Ash's Pikachu was cheating.
At that time, Gold mercilessly mocked, "Raichu can lose to Pikachu?! You really outdid yourself, Lt. Surge!"
?
Red slowly typed a question mark.
Remembering Red's Pikachu, Gold reined himself in considerably, "It seems it's not impossible."
Qinglv stroked his chin and pondered, "I've seen that Pikachu, it indeed has its unique qualities."
It probably has unique qualities in acting...
After all, it's Pikagod.
...
Most Mythical Pokemon are a rare existence; only a few Mythical Pokemon have existing populations.
The Shaymin currently staying at Li Wei's home is a Mythical Pokemon that belongs to a population.
Lance asked Li Wei to temporarily protect this undeveloped Shaymin, and Li Wei doesn't restrict Shaymin.
As long as Shaymin wants to return to Floaroma Town, Li Wei is always willing to send it back.
Shaymin doesn't want to go back; although there are no gracidea flowers here, it has food, drink, and protection.
Cynthia also sent people to strengthen the protection of Floaroma Town, to prevent any Pokemon Hunters from attempting to poach.
Li Wei was planning to take Shaymin back to Floaroma Town; the reason he waited until now was to wait for Mr. Daigo to go together.
...
Early morning.
It's six-thirty in the morning.
It's time for Li Wei and Lucario's training.
Because after the Breeding Center opens at nine, training isn't as simple, as there are people coming and going.
Li Wei also has to be busy with work.
At this point, Lucario also has to help with childcare, especially when there's a serious shortage of staff.
Looking at Shaymin sleeping soundly in the crib, Li Wei pulled the blanket up for it again.
"Shaymin~" Half-asleep, Shaymin opened its groggy eyes.
Li Wei whispered, "It's okay, go back to sleep."
Riding on Arcanine, he went to a wild area far from his home and the staff dormitories.
A river branched here, and due to the terrain, it also converged into three lakes, where Li Wei's Milotic resided.
"Milotic, are you awake?"
"Mew~"
Ripples appeared on the water, but it wasn't just Milotic.
Buizel, Goldeen, Quagsire, and Lotad all came to the riverbank.
Li Wei's family and the wild Pokemon live together in this quiet and peaceful Safari Zone.
"Come, let me do some grooming for you first."
"Mew~"
This weekend, he's going to participate in the Breeder Competition's Round of 32 to 16, and Li Wei plans to bring Milotic.
...
A busy and fulfilling Saturday.
Li Wei's phone rang, it was Steven.
"Mr. Li Wei, I'm almost there."
"Just call me Li Wei."
"But didn't you always call me Mr. Steven Stone? I thought since you hadn't changed, I would..."
Isn't that showing respect to Mr. Daigo?
"Isn't it because you're a bit older than me?"
Steven laughed heartily: "Hmm... it seems I still need to become more approachable, I need to work harder."
Hearing Steven's words, Li Wei was silent for a long time, "Steven, you have a girlfriend, right?"
Steven paused, "No, why?"
Li Wei explained, "I vaguely feel you have great potential for saying sweet nothings."
If Metagross were beside Li Wei at this moment, it would definitely be [Recording at full speed!]
Steven lightly propped his chin, "This is probably a talent, because I'm great at everything I do."
"..."
Damn it, couldn't refute him.
"Do you need me to pick you up?"
"No need, I'll be there very soon."
Steven doesn't have the problem of getting lost like Leon.
From all perspectives,
Steven is a very perfect Champion.
Around ten o'clock,
Mr. Daigo arrived, with neatly trimmed light blue short hair, dressed in a suit, a brooch pinned to his lapel exuding elegance, and a gentle smile on his face.
He didn't make a grand entrance on Silver Metagross, but simply walked over, carrying a briefcase.
But even so, it was difficult for people to take their eyes off him.
Some people look good on camera, some people are good-looking,
but Steven is even more handsome in person than on camera.
If Li Wei were opposite him, it would be different.
Steven's light blue eyes lit up, a gentle, shallow smile on his face: "Didn't you say you didn't need to pick me up?"
"Is being at the door called picking up?"
Upon arriving at Li Wei's home and sitting down, Steven received a very warm welcome.
Longans, cherries, iced Smoked Round Citrus Juice... more and more things were placed in front of him.
Xiao Rou, Rui Xi, Shion... even the married Satomi came; they all wanted to see Steven in person.
Li Wei was speechless, ["Please, I brewed that, okay? Is this how you 'borrow flowers to offer Buddha'?"]
Steven nodded with a smile, "Thank you."
Li Wei waved his hand, "Alright, alright, Steven and I have important matters to discuss."