Jubilife Breeding Center.
Although Li Wei's breeding skill had reached the top level, he still hadn't received a reward.
He had to pass the Pokémon League's examination and become a recognized top Pokémon Breeder before he could receive one.
Li Wei wanted to take the exam, but he couldn't yet.
The Pokémon League's Top Breeder examination had a fixed date: early December.
Only those who had passed the Senior Breeder examination at least three months earlier could register on the Pokémon League's official website.
The examination wasn't held in Jubilife City, either. He would have to go to Lily of the Valley Island.
Li Wei filled out his registration information that night and submitted his application.
The improvement in his breeding techniques was substantial.
It showed most clearly in Li Wei's work.
When caring for Pokémon, Li Wei worked with even greater ease.
"Does that feel good?"
Dragonite narrowed its eyes in comfort.
"Woo!"
Specifically, Li Wei could now judge more accurately which of Dragonite's muscles were badly strained and which needed loosening...
Even without focusing intently or using intermediate appraisal, Li Wei could assess them accurately.
Now, his Appraisal skill had instead become a supplementary tool for double-checking his judgment.
This was Lance's Dragonite, the fifth one Li Wei had met...
According to Lance, he had just ridden this Dragonite on a long-distance flight, and it needed some rest.
So Li Wei gave Dragonite an Essential Oil Treatment.
Dayou, who was watching and learning nearby, suddenly said, "You seem even more skilled now."
Li Wei asked in return, "Aren't you, too? You've improved as well."
Dayou chuckled sheepishly. "Haha, really?"
Li Wei nodded. "Of course. If you took the Senior Breeder examination now, you'd be able to pass."
Naturally, Li Wei wasn't the only one improving at the