After getting up and quickly washing up, Zhang Cheng went to the cafeteria for lunch.
After lunch, Zhang Cheng first went to the training ground to see whether Ye Tian was there, but he found no sign of him after looking around.
Zhang Cheng did not feel like training either, so he went to the school's finance office to collect his reward.
The school had previously announced that anyone who made the top ten could claim an Evolution Stone.
"Hello, I'm here to collect my reward for the Intercollegiate League." As he spoke, Zhang Cheng handed his student ID and Pokédex to the staff member.
The staff member took them and, after confirming that everything was in order, asked, "What type of Evolution Stone would you like?"
Zhang Cheng had already decided before coming, so he answered directly, "A Water Stone."
The staff member opened the safe behind them and took out an aqua-blue stone brimming with water energy.
"In addition to the Water Stone, the champion receives a reward of one hundred thousand Pokémon Coins. That will be deposited into your account shortly." The staff member handed Zhang Cheng the Water Stone as they spoke.
Zhang Cheng was a little surprised to hear about the additional hundred thousand Pokémon Coins. With that money, he could buy the Technical Machines his Pokémon needed.
After accepting the Water Stone, Zhang Cheng thanked the staff member and prepared to leave the finance office.
"Wait." Seeing that Zhang Cheng was about to leave, the staff member took out a Magnetic Card. "This is your official reward from the League. You can take this Magnetic Card to the Pokémon Day Care to claim a Starter Pokémon."
Zhang Cheng had thought he would have to wait for an official notice from the League before claiming