Chapter Summaries

Li Wei groomed Lance’s Salamence while Professor Rowan and Lance led the children on an outdoor lesson observing wild Pokémon. At day’s end, Lance asked Li Wei to battle after the children requested a match.

• Li Wei called Dayou to help groom Salamence and taught him to focus on its wings.
• Professor Rowan and Lance took the children to a lake and nearby woods to observe Pokémon and prepare observation logs.
• Lance taught the children to observe Pokémon’s environments, behavior, and needs, while Professor Rowan helped them interpret signs and interactions.
• Xiao Jing identified a Teddiursa’s claw marks, then chose to observe the Teddiursa and a Sentret playing together.
• That evening, Lance asked Li Wei to have a Pokémon battle because the children had requested one.

Li Wei accepted an exhibition match against Johto Champion Lance to entertain the children and pursue a side quest. Their evenly matched Dragonite and Dragapult began battling, and the chapter ended as Dragapult used Phantom Force while Dragonite countered with Thunder Wave.

• Lance proposed a battle with Li Wei after the children asked to see him fight, and Li Wei accepted a side quest to last ten turns.
• Professor Rowan refereed as Lance and Li Wei each chose one Pokémon, with both sending out Intermediate Gym Level Dragon-type Pokémon.
• Li Wei chose Dragapult and opened with Will-O-Wisp, while Lance ordered Dragonite to dodge with Aerial Ace.
• Will-O-Wisp burned Dragonite and weakened its physical offense, but Dragonite continued charging toward Dragapult.
• Li Wei ordered Dragapult to use Phantom Force, and Lance countered by commanding Dragonite to use Thunder Wave.

Li Wei and Lance’s exhibition match continued as Dragapult and Dragonite recovered from paralysis and burns, then clashed at close range. The chapter ended with Draco Meteor colliding with Outrage in a massive explosion, leaving the outcome unclear.

• Dragonite paralyzed Dragapult with Thunder Wave, while Dragapult’s Dragon Darts forced Dragonite to block with Ice Punch.
• Dragapult struck the burned Dragonite with Hex, but Dragonite endured the hit and completed Dragon Dance as both status conditions wore off.
• Dragonite predicted Dragapult’s Phantom Force and countered with Ice Punch, though both Pokémon declared they could keep fighting.
• Lance used Extreme Speed to close the distance and baited Dragapult into using Protect before ordering Dragonite to unleash Outrage.
• Li Wei answered with Draco Meteor, and the two attacks collided in a deafening explosion that engulfed the battlefield.

Li Wei and Lance's exhibition battle ended in a draw, earning Li Wei a quest reward and admiration from the Breeding Center's staff. Afterward, Lance gave Li Wei a Dragon Scale from the Dragon's Den guardian, and Li Wei affirmed that he would support his Pokémon in whichever paths they chose.

• Professor Rowan declared Dragapult and Dragonite unable to battle, ending the exhibition match in a draw and completing Li Wei's side quest.
• Li Wei reflected that he and Lance were evenly matched, while Lance and Professor Rowan praised Li Wei's battling ability and his Pokémon's potential.
• Li Wei and Lance thanked Nurse Joy for treating their Pokémon, and Lance invited Li Wei to have a full-team battle with him someday.
• The Breeding Center staff and Professor Rowan celebrated the match before the children and guests went to dinner.
• Lance gave Li Wei a large Dragon Scale shed by the Dragon's Den guardian, and Li Wei said he wanted his Pokémon to be happy and would support their choices.

Lance departed after visiting Li Wei, and the Pokémon Summer Camp ended with the children saying goodbye. That night, Li Wei’s study of Professor Oak’s journal raised his Pokémon Breeding skill to top-tier.

• Lance left the Breeding Center on Dragonite and gave Li Wei a Dragon Scale for Dragapult, while Li Wei used his lottery tickets and gave Lucario the powerful X Attack.
• At the summer camp’s closing gathering, Professor Rowan praised the children, and Li Wei promised Xiao Jing he would teach her to raise her Pokémon when she turned ten.
• The children departed, and Professor Rowan announced that a second summer camp group would arrive after a day off.
• Li Wei studied Professor Oak’s Pokémon Breeding journal and advanced his Pokémon Breeding skill to top-tier.

Li Wei cared for Lance’s Dragonite and saw how much his breeding skills and the center’s staff had improved. When the competition egg hatched into a Galarian Farfetch'd, Li Wei gave the newly hatched Pokémon a long leek.

• Li Wei submitted his application for the Top Breeder examination, which would take place on Lily of the Valley Island in early December.
• Li Wei treated Lance’s Dragonite with essential oils and told Dayou that he had improved enough to pass the Senior Breeder examination.
• Nurse Joy called Li Wei to the hatching room, where he and the Pokémon gathered to watch the egg hatch as people in the Chat Group joined by video call.
• Li Wei and Green identified the hatchling as a Galarian Farfetch'd, and Li Wei learned that the egg was a reward from the Young Breeders' Competition.
• Li Wei fetched a leek more than two meters long from his backpack and gave it to the delighted Galarian Farfetch'd.

Li Wei’s prize egg hatched into a Galarian Farfetch'd, and he welcomed the Pokémon as his new partner. He introduced Farfetch'd to his family and employees, who discussed how regional forms differed.

• Li Wei examined the newly hatched Galarian Farfetch'd and learned that he had the Scrappy ability and had inherited Brave Bird.
• Li Wei told Mr. Harold that the egg had hatched, and Mr. Harold explained that it had been Li Wei’s prize for winning the Young Breeders' Competition.
• Li Wei offered Galarian Farfetch'd a Luxury Ball, and Farfetch'd chose to become his Pokémon.
• Li Wei released Farfetch'd from the Luxury Ball, and Farfetch'd showed that he enjoyed its comfortable interior.
• Li Wei introduced Farfetch'd to his family and employees, and Mizuki and Lalami explained some differences between Galarian and ordinary Farfetch'd.

Li Wei encouraged Galarian Farfetch'd to find something he enjoyed doing, and Farfetch'd set out to discover his interests. After exploring the Berry orchard and turning down hide-and-seek, he continued his search.

• Li Wei told Galarian Farfetch'd he could choose what he wanted to do and did not need to train or battle.
• Farfetch'd followed Lucario's advice to try things and decided to search for the meaning of his duck life.
• Farfetch'd visited Xiao Meng in the Berry orchard, but growing Berries did not interest him.
• Shaymin invited Farfetch'd to play hide-and-seek, but he refused because his large Leek made hiding difficult.
• Farfetch'd left to continue looking for something he enjoyed doing.

Farfetch'd searched for a purpose and learned that Lucario battled to protect Li Wei, Metagross sought victory, and Dragapult wanted to repay Li Wei. After Farfetch'd stopped a child from falling, he felt genuine joy at being thanked, then went to ask the police Arcanine a question.

• Farfetch'd wandered through the orchard, Pokémon Center, Safari Zone, and lake but found no activity that gave his life meaning.
• Farfetch'd asked Lucario, Metagross, and the mother Dragapult why they battled, and learned their motives were protecting Li Wei, enjoying victory, and repaying him.
• The young Dragapult said Li Wei's praise and encouragement made him work hard, while Farfetch'd thanked the group and left still unsure of his own purpose.
• Professor Rowan took the children outside for a bonding lesson, and Farfetch'd used his Leek to stop Xiaoshi from falling and being trampled.
• Yongzhi and Xiaoshi thanked Farfetch'd, and he felt genuine joy before heading to the Breeding Center and greeting the police Arcanine.

Farfetch'd searched for a reason to fight and helped prevent a stampede at the summer camp, while Li Wei reassured him that he could take his time finding purpose. On the camp’s fifth day, former Hoenn Champion Steven arrived as special instructor, and Farfetch'd followed the group on their outdoor lesson.

• Farfetch'd questioned the police Arcanine about guarding the Breeding Center, and Arcanine explained that he protected everyone for Li Wei.
• Li Wei told Farfetch'd that he did not need to find his purpose immediately and could take his time.
• After the camp improved its safety measures, Steven arrived at the Breeding Center to teach the children for a day.
• Steven introduced himself as the day's teacher, and the children set off with him and Professor Rowan for an outdoor lesson.
• Farfetch'd asked to join the group, and Li Wei let him go as long as he stayed safe.

Steven taught the children about fossil Pokémon and minerals from different regions, while Professor Rowan used Farfetch'd to discuss regional forms and the limits of knowledge. Steven agreed to check his schedule and let Li Wei know whether he could return for the final Pokémon Summer Camp session.

• Professor Rowan introduced Li Wei's Farfetch'd to the children and explained how its large Leek and strength differed from an ordinary Farfetch'd.
• Steven told the children that he had studied minerals and Pokémon battles but still had more to learn, and Professor Rowan encouraged them to pursue their own paths.
• Steven taught the children about fossil Pokémon and showed them minerals he had collected from several regions, rewarding one child with a meteorite fragment for answering a question.
• Li Wei praised Steven's teaching and invited him to dinner, and Steven accepted.
• Li Wei invited Steven to return for the final camp session, and Steven promised to check his schedule and reply soon.

After the Pokémon Summer Camp, Li Wei prepared to welcome the children from Meria House and invited Xiao Meng to teach him dessert making. With her guidance, he learned to make Corn Napoleon Pastry and advanced his Dessert Making skill to Intermediate.

• Li Wei and Dragapult looked forward to the arrival of the children from Meria House for the final camp session.
• Li Wei received confirmation that his invited guest would attend and stay for three days, with a surprise prepared.
• Li Wei asked Xiao Meng to teach him dessert making so he could prepare a treat for someone.
• Xiao Meng taught Li Wei to make Corn Napoleon Pastry, also called Corn Tart, explaining how to prepare and chill the pastry.
• Li Wei reproduced the dessert on his first try, advanced his Dessert Making skill to Intermediate, and received Xiao Meng's praise.

Li Wei and Professor Rowan welcomed children from three orphanages to the final seven-day Pokémon Summer Camp at Jubilife Breeding Center, unveiling a new playground for them. As the children began meeting Pokémon, Li Wei returned to his work and prepared for an upcoming Pokémon Contest.

• Rosa brought the children from Meria House and the other orphanages to Jubilife Breeding Center, where Li Wei greeted them.
• Li Wei and Dayou unveiled the new playground, and Li Wei reminded the children to follow their teachers and stay safe.
• The final Pokémon Summer Camp session began, and Professor Rowan was confident the Breeding Center would host many more camps.
• Professor Rowan had Pokémon act out different personalities so the children could learn to approach them patiently, and Xiao Qin gently coaxed a shy Raichu out of hiding.
• Li Wei saw his mission progress reach 4/10, then returned to making customized Pokéblocks before his Pokémon Contest the next day.

At Jubilife Breeding Center, Claire learned about its new facilities and breeding policies while arranging to reserve an Eevee for his son. Li Wei’s quest progress increased as the center prospered, and after camp lessons he cooked dinner for the children while reflecting on his Cooking skill and his goal of surpassing the Old Master.

• Dragapult guarded the final Pokémon Summer Camp session while customers and staff watched Professor Rowan’s lessons.
• Claire learned about the new recreational facilities and planned to reserve an Eevee for his son after Xiao Rou explained the center’s health and socialization screening.
• Li Wei saw his quest progress rise to 5/10 while examining a customer’s Aggron.
• Li Wei cooked fried chicken with Yumi for the children after their lessons, using the meal to improve his Cooking proficiency.
• Li Wei reflected that he had reached top-level Cooking, surpassed his father Leon, and aimed to overtake the Old Master.

Li Wei taught the children at Professor Rowan's summer camp a basic lesson on Pokémon care, covering food, Poké Balls, and grooming. The lesson ended with the children preparing for their Pokémon battles.

• Professor Rowan suggested that Li Wei teach an extra breeding lesson, and Li Wei agreed and prepared it overnight.
• Professor Rowan introduced Li Wei to the children, who applauded when they learned he would be their teacher.
• Li Wei taught the children about Pokémon food and Poké Balls, showing them a case of specialty balls.
• Li Wei demonstrated a gentle, waterless way to clean and groom Pokémon, then helped the children practice with their Pokémon.
• After the lesson, Professor Rowan gave the children a short break before they prepared for Pokémon battles.

Li Wei discovered that Sinnoh NOW’s Yuka and her crew had arrived to cover the Pokémon Summer Camp, where Champion Cynthia was expected to appear. As the children gathered for the fifth day’s special activities, anticipation grew after Lance and Steven had already visited earlier sessions.

• Li Wei and Dayou approached a suspicious van and found Yuka, Shan Shan, Kirishō, and Kazama inside, hoping to film Cynthia’s visit.
• Shan Shan correctly guessed that Cynthia would be the next Champion to visit the camp, and Li Wei said filming would depend on the guests’ approval.
• Steven explained that he had made time to visit because he wanted the children, who lacked parental care, to feel supported.
• Videos of Lance’s draw with Li Wei and Steven’s stone lesson went viral, increasing public interest in the camp.
• The children gathered on the lawn for the fifth day’s activities, and the first Champion made a dazzling entrance.

Li Wei welcomed Lance, Steven, and Cynthia as the three Champion Special Instructors at the third Pokémon Summer Camp. As the children celebrated their arrival, Cynthia took the microphone to announce a surprise.

• Li Wei learned that crowds had gathered because people expected a Champion to appear at the summer camp, and he agreed with Steven and the others to let them stay as long as they behaved.
• Li Wei announced that three Champion Trainers would serve as Special Instructors, exciting the children and prompting Yuka's crew to consider filming the camp.
• Yuka reasoned that Li Wei had invited the Champions and decided the crew should ask him for permission to document their lessons.
• Lance arrived on Dragonite and greeted the cheering children as the first Special Instructor.
• Steven arrived with Metagross, followed by Cynthia, whose home-region fans welcomed her enthusiastically.
• Cynthia took the microphone from Li Wei and told the children she had prepared another surprise.

Cynthia surprised the Pokémon Summer Camp by bringing Kalos Champion Diantha to join Lance, Steven, and Li Wei at the Jubilife Breeding Center. As the four Champions prepared to teach the children, they agreed to compete by their groups’ scores.

• Lance, Cynthia, and Steven’s appearance thrilled the children and moved Professor Rowan, who recognized the value of role models.
• Cynthia revealed that she had invited Diantha, who arrived with Gardevoir and was greeted by cheering children and staff.
• Shan Shan filmed the gathering while Wutai photographed the four Champions standing with Li Wei.
• Diantha thanked Cynthia for inviting her and told Li Wei to call her by her first name.
• Professor Rowan organized the four groups, and Lance, Cynthia, Steven, and Diantha prepared to teach.
• Steven proposed judging their teaching competition by the groups’ scores over the next three days, and the other Champions agreed.

Li Wei agreed to let Sinnoh Now film the four Champions teaching at the Jubilife Breeding Center, with the condition that the documentary focus on lessons and not reveal the children’s backgrounds. The group set off for the lakeside as reporters filmed, while Li Wei prepared Corn Tarts with Xiao Meng and Lalami.

• Yuka asked Li Wei to let Sinnoh Now film the Champions’ lessons, and he agreed to ask them.
• Steven, Lance, Cynthia, and Diantha approved the documentary, while Diantha insisted that the children’s backgrounds remain private.
• Li Wei told Yuka to focus on the lessons and arrange for the footage and scripts to be reviewed before release.
• The Champions, children, Professor Rowan, researchers, and teachers headed to the lakeside as the reporters filmed their lessons.
• Li Wei called Xiao Meng and Lalami to help him make Corn Tarts for the children.

Li Wei, Xiao Meng, and Lalami spent nearly two days making Corn Tarts and Chestnut Tarts for the children and employees. At dinner, Lance and Steven suggested Li Wei open a Pokémon restaurant, but he left the possibility for the future.

• Li Wei, Xiao Meng, and Lalami prepared layered pastry shells and made corn, pistachio, custard, chestnut, strawberry, and green grape fillings.
• Li Wei, Xiao Meng, and Lalami sampled the finished tarts and agreed that the different flavors had turned out well.
• Li Wei and Dayou brought the tarts to the cafeteria, where the employees eagerly asked for some.
• Li Wei and Yumi served the children dinner and tarts while the four Champion Special Instructors joined them.
• Lance praised the Corn Tarts and asked whether Li Wei planned to open a Pokémon restaurant, and Li Wei said not for now.
• Steven supported the idea of opening a restaurant at the Breeding Center, while Cynthia and Diantha delicately tasted their tarts.