Zhuqing Breeding Center.
Li Wei pondered silently. From the Mega Evolution just now, it was an excellent way to enhance strength.
Metagross, originally at the Professional Advanced level, directly soared to Gym Advanced with the boost of Mega Evolution.
This was a leap of an entire level.
Steven's Metagross,
on the other hand, went from Champion Intermediate to Champion Advanced.
This was also normal.
The further one progressed, the harder it became to improve strength.
At the Elite and Champion levels, even a small level increase significantly boosted strength.
Comrade Leon thought Li Wei was sad about losing. "Don't be sad, my son, we still have a bright future."
"..."
I don't want to hear about the future.
And I'm not sad at all, okay?!
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Metagross's Mega Evolution encouraged Arcanine, Dragapult, and Lucario.
Especially Lucario.
His eyes were filled with envy.
But because Lucario had been sensible since he was young, he did not ask Li Wei about the ite.
...
Joy took the two Metagross for treatment, while Li Wei and Steven returned home to sign the contract.
The sale of Energy Cubes was regulated by the Alliance, and the sales destination needed to be known.
So this contract was for the Alliance to see.
They were not bound by this agreement.
Neither party was someone who would breach the contract.
Li Wei had originally planned to wait until he could draw a Lucarionite from the lottery tickets.
But remembering Lucario's gaze, Li Wei gritted his teeth, "Do you still have any Lucarionite?"
If Steven had it, he would buy it first.
Then, if he drew Lucario's ite later, he could just sell it back to him.
Steven shook his head, "I'm sorry, not at the moment. I'm also looking for one myself."
Although Steven did not train Lucario, he intended to collect a complete set of ites.
As if remembering something, Steven added, "There might be a place that has it; you can keep an eye out."
"Where?"
"The Battle Chateau in the Kalos region."
"Promoting to Duke of the Battle Chateau allows you to obtain a Megaite of your choice. I think it should be there."
Li Wei naturally knew about the famous Battle Chateau battle facility.
The noble ranks from highest to lowest were Duke, Marquis, Earl, Viscount, Baron.
Above Duke, there was also a Grand Duke of Battle.
Hearing Steven's tone, Li Wei asked in confusion, "You haven't challenged it?"
Steven shook his head, revealing a gentle smile, "No, I still prefer to dig them up myself. The process of excavation is also a kind of fun."
Considering Lucario's desire to become stronger, Li Wei added challenging the Battle Chateau to his goals.
...
In the afternoon,
After Li Wei performed routine maintenance on Steven's Pokemon, Steven nodded in satisfaction.
After observing Metagross and Aggron carefully, Steven's eyes flashed with a hint of surprise.
"I feel like Metagross and the others are much more energetic, and they seem to have gotten a bit stronger."
Steven vaguely felt that Metagross and Aggron had gotten a bit stronger.
[It must be an illusion, right?]
Steven did not have Qinglv's talent of being able to tell at a glance that a Pokemon's strength had increased.
Li Wei thought to himself: [No, perhaps they really did get a bit stronger.]
If Li Wei remembered correctly, Metagross and the others had eaten the Mapo Tofu and Crab Roe Lion's Head he made.
That would slightly increase their strength.
Perhaps it wasn't obvious, but they did indeed get stronger.
It was like quantitative change leading to qualitative change.
A slight increase in speed, stamina, and strength might not seem like much,
but what if they all increased a little?
That would definitely be a qualitative change.
Why did Steven feel that Li Wei's Metagross had good power, stamina, and speed?
Because Metagross had eaten them all.
This was still under the circumstance that Li Wei's special dishes had not yet fully matured...
If he could collect more recipes and develop them all...
It wasn't impossible to further improve Steven's Champion-level Metagross!
"Kohkin!"
Steven gently stroked Metagross's arm hammer.
"They are very satisfied. Pokemon maintenance can be done once every two weeks. I will send you the Poké Balls beforehand."
"No problem."
Steven planned to take his leave. "I still have to go to Heijin Coal Mine next, so I'll take my leave now."
"Because of the Reflection Cave incident?"
"That's right. I contacted Lance and Cynthia yesterday, and we agreed to go to Heijin Coal Mine together today for an on-site investigation."
[Cynthia?]
Li Wei had just spoken with Cynthia last night and hadn't heard about this from her.
Li Wei asked, "Do you need help?"
Steven shook his head, "It's just an on-site investigation to decide how to protect it and prevent anyone from accidentally entering again."
If Black Rayquaza was still there,
perhaps Steven would have thought of calling Li Wei.
Since Rayquaza had left, there was no need.
This was the Champion's job, not Li Wei's.
Steven patted Li Wei's shoulder, "You're a Breeder; don't take on so much responsibility. It's very tiring."
Li Wei had already helped a great deal by following him into the Mirror World, and Steven didn't want to trouble Li Wei further.
Li Wei's lips curled slightly, and he teased:
"Right, the Champion who worked overtime for 33 days?"
Steven almost got a crick in his back again because of Li Wei, and he sighed helplessly, "Don't mention it, I don't want to remember."
"Then I'll be going now."
"Come visit whenever you have time."
"I will. If I go to the Hoenn region, be sure to tell me too."
Steven sat on Metagross and flew into the sky.
Li Wei had originally wanted to ask Cynthia.
But after thinking about it, since Cynthia hadn't told him, she probably didn't want him to get involved.
From the Mirror World they entered,
the danger was not great.
But there might be more than one Mirror World there,
and not every world was necessarily safe.
That's why Steven, Lance, and Cynthia took it so seriously, agreed to investigate it together, and didn't tell him.
As Steven said, Li Wei did not hold an important position in the Alliance; there was no need for him to get involved in everything.
Li Wei's strength also temporarily did not allow it.
Unless he summoned Black Rayquaza.
Possible, but unnecessary.
"Could it be that I really have to become an Alliance Investigator?"
"Forget it, my strength doesn't allow it yet."
Li Wei decided to become a Sword God of Shili Slope and continue to develop.
Joy found Li Wei with the recovered Metagross. "Your Metagross is all better now."
"Kohkin!"
"Thank you, Joy."
"You're welcome. I'll go back to work now."
This failure did not cause Metagross much frustration; instead, it ignited his fighting spirit even more.
Failure?
When Metagross was still a Beldum, he didn't know how many times he had failed.
Lucario and Arcanine, who were diligently training, also gathered around.
Li Wei stroked Metagross's smooth body, surveying the Pokemon surrounding him.
"Let's continue to get stronger together."
"Kohkin!"
(I will defeat him!)
"Shaymin~"
(I'll also work hard!)