Qingyun City Pokémon Center

"That's really good indeed. Emperor-Nach is definitely the most suitable Pokémon for you," Lu Li said, as if seeing the future of Yu Lili, the Water-type Elite Four member, combining the strengths of both families.

If she could combine the strengths of both families, Yu Lili would even have the qualifications to challenge for the Regional Elite Four position.

In the world of Pokémon, the League Elite Four were divided into three types. Taking the Asian League as an example, first were the Regional Elite Four. These Elite Four were generally the strongest individuals in a particular region, primarily responsible for guarding the safety of that region.

Next were the Type Elite Four. The Asian League would have a total of 18 Type Elite Four, each named after their respective type. These Type Elite Four also typically served as Gym Leaders for the Gyms of their 18 types.

For instance, the Gym Leader of the Water-type Gym was also one of the 18 Type Elite Four members of the Asian League.

Finally, there were the Elite Four, also known as Title Elite Four. Each Title Elite Four of the Asian League possessed Champion-level strength, truly standing at the pinnacle of the Trainer world.

In this world, Regional Elite Four relied on background, Type Elite Four on their lineage, and Title Elite Four on their strength.

Yu Lili was likely aiming for the Regional Elite Four position. As for the Title Elite Four, each Title Elite Four was a monster in the truest sense of the word, something the current Yu Lili could not hope to achieve.

As for why not a Type Elite Four? The title of Type Elite Four was not given at birth, meaning it could never be obtained.

In this world, some things were just that cruel.

Suddenly remembering a very important matter, Yu Lili took out a Gym Badge from her pocket. After tossing the badge to Lu Li, Yu Lili explained, "My dad asked me to give you this Gym Badge."

Lu Li, who received the badge, curiously examined it. The main material seemed to be made of some kind of special steel. The surface of the badge featured a portrait of Yu Zhonggang, with a large character for "Steel" on the back.

"This is my dad's Gym Leader Badge. You can use this along with the certificate from your school to claim sponsorship funds at the Pokémon Breeding Center," Yu Lili added.

Lu Li nodded.

Normally, Gym Badges were divided into three types.

One was the Gym Completion Badge. After participating in a Gym challenge and successfully passing it, the Gym would issue this badge to the challenger.

Next was the Gym Recognition Badge, which was prepared for talented Trainers, signifying that the Trainer had received the Gym's recognition.

The badge in Lu Li's hand was a Recognition Badge.

The last type was the Gym Apprentice Badge. The badge Jin Huang was currently wearing was of this type, and its primary function was identity verification.

With the badge in hand, the stone that had been weighing on Lu Li's heart finally landed heavily.

Starter Pokémon!

And they were Starter Pokémon nurtured by the League. While League-nurtured Starter Pokémon might not be the absolute best, their quality was absolutely guaranteed.

The Squirtle in Yu Lili's hand was a League-nurtured Starter Pokémon. These League-nurtured Starter Pokémon were guaranteed to have at least one inherited move.

After receiving the badge, Lu Li did not linger at the Gym for long.

Yu Lili also knew that Lu Li was eager to leave, so she didn't pester him further.

In the Yu family living room.

After pouring tea into her husband's teacup, Jin Fengjiao gently asked, "Did that child leave?"

Yu Zhonggang, after taking a sip of tea, nodded. "Yes. After all, Starter Pokémon are too tempting for commoners. Anyone would be eager."

"I didn't expect we underestimated the child. An Intermediate Breeder, such talent is at the very top of the pyramid even in the entire Kyushu Region," Jin Fengjiao remarked with emotion.

A Master-level Breeder was someone even the Regional Elite Four had to curry favor with. Even Title Elite Four had to show respect to Master-level Breeders.

Yu Zhonggang countered, "Do you think he can become a Master-level Breeder?"

Yu Zhonggang had great faith in his wife's judgment; otherwise, she wouldn't have become his wife.

"If this child doesn't die midway, he will become a Top-tier Breeder before the age of forty at the very least," Jin Fengjiao said with certainty.

Top-tier Breeders were on par with Elite Four, meaning their investment would yield returns within 30 years.

Thinking of this, Yu Zhonggang sincerely sighed, "It seems we are quite lucky. Giving him that notebook was so worth it. Now, Lili's hope of becoming a Regional Elite Four is even greater."

"Speaking of returns, I truly didn't expect our investment to pay off so quickly. An Intermediate Breeder who can nurture a Milotic, this is too important for Lili," Jin Fengjiao also expressed her relief with emotion.

Yu Zhonggang finished his tea in one gulp, then stood up and stretched lazily, saying, "It looks like I have to leverage my connections again to find Lili an excellent Feebas."

Jin Fengjiao agreed, "Indeed. That child actually dared to say those words, so that Milotic must be real."

After speaking, Yu Zhonggang left the living room. At his age, it was difficult to make further progress, so Yu Zhonggang had only two goals for the rest of his life.

One was to raise his daughter well, and the other was to find a way to obtain an Aggron's Mega Stone. The former was to hope the next generation would become stronger, while the latter was to hope he himself would become stronger.

In this world, almost everyone knew a common fact.

The largest building in any city was undoubtedly the Pokémon Center, as was the case with Qingyun City's Pokémon Center.

The Pokémon Center was divided into many sections, such as the hospital, breeding garden, research base, battle center, storage, and so on…

Lu Li, standing by the window, handed the badge and introductory letter in his hand to the staff member.

The staff member responsible for the review was a beautiful woman in her early twenties. Upon receiving the badge and letter of introduction, the staff member glanced at Lu Li with some surprise.

The staff member said, "You're a bit late. Many of this year's Starter Pokémon have already been chosen."

Lu Li replied with a smile, "It's alright. I'm already very lucky to get a Starter Pokémon."

The staff member nodded. Lu Li's words were indeed not wrong.

After registering, the staff member stood up and said, "Follow me."

Under the guidance of a staff member, Lu Li arrived at the Qingyun City Breeding Garden via a special Pokémon Center tour vehicle.

The staff member leading the way said, "All the starter Pokémon in Qingyun City are in this breeding garden. What kind of qualified Pokémon you find depends on your luck and judgment."

Lu Li looked curiously at the massive park. What was most impressive was that the park was actually divided into three zones.

The zone suitable for Fire-type Pokémon even had lava, and the Fire-type zone was adjacent to the Grass-type Pokémon zone.

The staff member beside him introduced, "The breeding garden is mainly divided into three areas: the Fire-type Pokémon Zone, the Grass-type Pokémon Zone, and the Water-type Pokémon Zone, representing the three different types of starter Pokémon.

The fathers of the Pokémon Eggs you will be choosing are all within this park."

The staff member continued to ask, "What type of Pokémon are you planning to choose?"

Lu Li stated decisively, "Fire-type. Take me to the Fire-type zone."

Lu Li had already considered his choice of starter Pokémon type before coming.