Jubilife Pokémon Theme Park.
Lance suggested that Li Wei enter this year's Lily of the Valley Conference to lay the groundwork for competing in the Master League next year.
Though it might count as stomping weaker opponents, Li Wei was indeed eligible to enter.
He did not even need to challenge any Gyms.
Roark, Gardenia, and Fantina gave Li Wei their Badges on the spot.
Roark explained with a smile, "Whether you enter or not, you can just keep them as collectibles."
Gym Badges from Candice, Byron, and the others were also his for the asking.
As for Li Wei entering a Pokémon League tournament,
Ash felt no disappointment over losing his chance at the title, only anticipation at getting to face Li Wei.
Following Blue's, Lance's, and the others' suggestions, a side quest quietly appeared.
[Side quest-Win the Lily of the Valley Conference.] [Objective]: Win this year's Lily of the Valley Conference. [Rewards]: Master Ball, random Plate (not yet owned ×1), Pokémon Item Prize Ticket ×3
Li Wei really found it hard to turn down these rewards.
Leaving the Master Ball aside, he truly coveted that random Plate.
It would be a tremendous help in building his facilities, and could also help his Pokémon grow stronger.
Just as the Jewel of Life, which Arceus had created from several Plates, had transformed barren land.
As for Pokémon Item Prize Tickets, Li Wei still had six saved up that he had not used.
It was not as though he thought hoarding tickets would make them multiply; he was waiting for Squirrel-Shaped Mandarin Fish with a luck buff.
It would not be long. The next time would be October 10.
The last time he had eaten Squirrel-Shaped Mandarin Fish and received the luck buff, he had drawn the Rainbow Wing.