Aside from the previously mentioned Charmander, Mu Qingzhu also observed some Quasi-Legendary Pokémon eggs. However, the aptitudes of these Pokémon eggs were generally around Gym Leader level, failing to meet Mu Qingzhu's expectations.
[Pokémon: Dratini, Type: Dragon, Level: 0, Gender: Male, Ability: Shed Skin (May heal status conditions by shedding its skin), Moves: Wrap, Glare, Egg Moves: None, Aptitude: Gym Leader level]
Just as Mu Qingzhu was about to move to another display case, she suddenly discovered a Pokémon with better aptitude.
[Pokémon: Swablu, Type: Normal, Flying, Level: 0, Gender: Female, Ability: Natural Cure (Heals status conditions upon switching out), Moves: Growl, Peck, Egg Moves: Tailwind, Dragon Rush, Aptitude: Elite Four Level]
Mu Qingzhu gazed at the Elite Four Level Swablu before her. Although it wasn't her preferred first choice, considering its compatibility with Bai Ou, she decided to take its egg. Afterwards, she walked towards the 200,000 to 500,000 display case. The aptitudes of the Pokémon eggs in this display case were roughly similar to the previous ones.
[Pokémon: Azurill, Type: Normal, Fairy, Level: 0, Gender: Female, Ability: Sap Sipper (Takes no damage from Grass-type moves and its Attack is boosted instead), Moves: Tail Whip, Splash, Water Gun, Egg Moves: Sing, Aptitude: Gym Leader level]
After glancing at Azurill's Pokémon egg, Mu Qingzhu indicated that if its ability had been Huge Power, she might have considered it, so she looked at other Pokémon eggs.
[Pokémon: Torchic, Type: Fire, Level: 0, Gender: Female, Ability: Speed Boost (Its Speed stat increases every turn), Moves: Scratch, Growl, Egg Moves: Baton Pass, Aptitude: Gym Leader level]
After a quick scan, Mu Qingzhu found that, apart from the Speed Boost Torchic, the other Pokémon eggs either had mediocre aptitudes or lacked rare moves. Thus, she decided to proceed to the last display case for a look. On her way to the display case with items over 500,000, Mu Qingzhu unexpectedly found a Pokémon egg quietly lying in a corner. She immediately walked over to examine it closely.
[Pokémon: Ralts (Shinny), Type: Psychic, Fairy, Level: 0, Gender: Female, Ability: Telepathy (Anticipates an ally's attack and dodges it), Moves: Growl, Disarming Voice, Egg Moves: Mystical Fire, Knock Off, Aptitude: Elite]
Mu Qingzhu carefully observed the Shinny Ralts Pokémon egg, her heart filled with joy: this rare Pokémon egg was definitely something she desired and couldn't miss. Immediately, she gently held Ralts's Pokémon egg in her palm.
Mu Qingzhu raised her hand and checked the time, realizing that her appointment with her companions was approaching. With light steps, she walked towards the staircase on the fifth floor, preparing to meet them.
About five minutes later—
The three gathered at the staircase. Xia Bing was the first to speak, "Everyone, have you found a Pokémon egg you like?"
Bai Ou replied with a helpless expression, "No."
Hearing Bai Ou's answer, Mu Qingzhu gently took out Swablu's Pokémon egg and handed it to her: "Xiao Bai, I accidentally found this Pokémon egg that matches you very well over there. Looking at its patterns and colors, it should be a Flying-type. It suits you perfectly, take it."
Mu Qingzhu did not reveal the secret of the Swablu egg, to avoid unnecessary misunderstandings.
Xia Bing noticed Bai Ou's hesitation and turned to Mu Qingzhu, asking, "Qingzhu, since you've already picked one for Xiao Bai, why didn't you pick one for me?"
Mu Qingzhu replied casually, "Perhaps I didn't find a Pokémon egg suitable for you. Xiao Bai, just accept this one with peace of mind. Xiao Bing's family should have prepared an Alolan Vulpix egg for her. Seeing how satisfied she is now, she must have already found a Pokémon egg she thinks is very good. As for you, your family should have prepared a Pidgey egg with excellent aptitude for you."
She continued, "Later, we are going to register as Trainers at the Pokémon League, and I also need to receive the compensation the League owes me. By then, we will all have two Pokémon, and only you will have one. Don't blame us for not telling you in advance."
Xia Bing added from the side, "Xiao Bai, just take it! Wait a minute—Qingzhu, how did you know my family would prepare an Alolan Vulpix egg for me?"
"As the Ice Heavenly King of Dragon Country, Xiao Bing's mother must have already prepared an excellent Pokémon for her on her Trainer journey. Since Auntie's strongest Pokémon is Alolan Ninetales, then Xiao Bing's first Pokémon, if nothing unexpected happens, should be an Alolan Vulpix egg," Mu Qingzhu answered seriously.
"As for you, Xiao Bai, your family runs the Flying-type Gym in Qian Prefecture, and your father is the Gym Leader. From this, it can be inferred that Pidgeot is Uncle's strongest Pokémon. Therefore, the Pokémon egg your family prepared for you will definitely not be of poor aptitude either."
During the conversation between Xia Bing and Mu Qingzhu, Bai Ou seemed to have made up her mind: "Thank you for your concern. Then, I will accept this Pokémon egg."
The three then returned to the first floor to complete the payment and purchase an incubator and energy cubes. At the checkout, Xia Bing took out the Pokémon egg she had chosen, and Mu Qingzhu examined it carefully.
[Pokémon: Lapras, Type: Water, Ice, Level: 0, Gender: Female, Ability: Water Absorb (Takes no damage from Water-type moves and its HP is restored instead), Moves: Growl, Water Gun, Egg Moves: Freeze-Dry, Curse, Aptitude: Elite Four Level]
Looking at Lapras's stats, Mu Qingzhu sighed inwardly: It seems Xiao Bing's luck isn't bad.
Among the three, Xia Bing had the largest expenditure. Her chosen Pokémon egg, incubator, and other items cost nearly 1,000,000 in total. The Pokémon egg's price accounted for the largest portion, at 700,000. After all, she chose it from the display case with items over 500,000; next was Mu Qingzhu, who spent about 600,000 in total, with the Pokémon egg accounting for 400,000; Bai Ou had the lowest expenditure, about 400,000, with the Pokémon egg priced at 200,000. It's worth noting that the incubators, Moomoo Milk, and energy cubes they all purchased were of high quality.
The three then arrived at the Guiyang branch of the Pokémon League and registered as novice Trainers on the first floor. Afterwards, Mu Qingzhu asked the front desk attendant to inform Minister Yan Binyun. The attendant then used the internal phone to explain the situation to Yan Binyun and asked Mu Qingzhu and her companions to wait a moment.
The three then found the nearest place to sit down.
Five minutes later, a slightly stout man in a suit walked over and spoke to the three. "May I ask who is Mu Qingzhu?"
"I am," Mu Qingzhu replied coldly.
"I am deeply sorry for the sacrifice of your esteemed parents. I will take you to receive the compensation the League previously offered you," Yan Binyun said with great sadness.
"Then I'll trouble Minister Yan."
The group then arrived at the League's exclusive breeding facility.
"What type of Starter Pokémon would you like to choose?" Yan Binyun asked.
"Uh~ I haven't decided yet, let's start by looking at Fire-types," Mu Qingzhu replied.
The group then went to the Fire-type Starter Pokémon section.
Mu Qingzhu observed that most of the Fire-type Starter Pokémon had aptitudes that were basically high-level, with only a few being Gym Leader level or Elite Four Level. These Elite Four Level ones were likely reserved for the League's employees.
She then went to the Water-type and Grass-type Starter Pokémon sections. The results were basically the same as the Fire-type Starter Pokémon section. Mu Qingzhu then asked Yan Binyun.
"Minister Yan, can I choose a Pokémon egg instead?"
Yan Binyun asked, somewhat puzzled, "You can, but haven't you found any of these hatched Starter Pokémon to your liking?"
"I feel that these already hatched ones have become accustomed to being here. If I take them away, it might cause them emotional distress," Mu Qingzhu gave a perfunctory reason.
"Alright then, let's go to the egg incubation room to take a look," Yan Binyun said helplessly.
The group then arrived at the egg incubation room.
"A new batch of Starter Pokémon eggs arrived these past few days, and we haven't yet identified what kind of Pokémon they are. Would you like to choose one?" Yan Binyun asked.
"Let's take a look first," Mu Qingzhu replied.
— — — —
"These are the newly arrived Pokémon eggs. Take a look and see if there's one you like?" Yan Binyun asked.
Mu Qingzhu then began to examine them.
[Pokémon: Bulbasaur, Type: Grass, Poison, Level: 0, Gender: Male, Ability: Overgrow (Powers up Grass-type moves when HP is low), Moves: Tackle, Growl, Egg Moves: Ingrain, Aptitude: Gym Leader level]
[Pokémon: Squirtle, Type: Water, Level: 0, Gender: Female, Ability: Torrent (Powers up Water-type moves when HP is low), Moves: Tail Whip, Tackle, Egg Moves: None, Aptitude: High-level]
— — — — — —
After looking around, just as Mu Qingzhu was about to give up, she suddenly saw an egg with darker patterns and colors, and it was a size smaller than the other eggs. Mu Qingzhu picked up this egg to examine it, and a subtle smile appeared on her face that others couldn't detect. She then said to Yan Binyun.
"Minister Yan, I want this Pokémon egg!"
Yan Binyun suddenly became serious: "Once you've chosen, you cannot go back on your word. Even if the hatched Pokémon is weak, you must not abandon it."
"Don't worry, I've made my choice, and I absolutely will not abandon it," Mu Qingzhu replied with a solemn promise.
The group then returned to the first-floor lobby.
Yan Binyun said to Mu Qingzhu, "This card contains 10,000,000, which is also the League's compensation to you. I hope you can use this money to properly train your Pokémon and strive to produce another Champion for Dragon Country."
"I understand, I will work hard," Mu Qingzhu replied.
The three then said goodbye to Yan Binyun.