"Research conferences between academies like this never produce any outstanding results. If I hadn't come to see you, I wouldn't waste my time here."
Chu Xin rubbed his nose. It seemed that only the lesser-known academies, which needed a sufficient share of funding, took this conference seriously. Academies like Magic City Academy and Capital City Academy were apparently just going through the motions.
Still, that was good news for his own academy. With a trump card like "Breeding Pokémon" in hand, first place at this conference seemed all but guaranteed.
Sure enough, it was soon Jindu Academy's turn. Chu Xin looked at his father beside him and spoke in all seriousness.
"Watch closely, Dad. This invention can revolutionize the entire breeding industry. Our academy is definitely going to win."
Chu Lian smiled, not taking his son's boast to heart. Revolutionizing the entire breeding industry? He might have believed it if Magic City Academy or Capital City Academy had made that claim, but coming from Jindu Academy, it sounded like a pipe dream. Still, for Chu Xin to be this confident, Jindu Academy must have brought something substantial.
After saying that, Chu Xin stood and headed over to Jindu Academy's team. As a member of Jindu Academy, he had to go onstage too.
Backstage, Chu Xin took a deep breath to ease his anxiety. He could handle going onstage for a battle, but giving a speech was another matter entirely. Fortunately, his only task this time was to show off Luo Luo and demonstrate the power of a "Breeding Pokémon."
"What's wrong? A little nervous?"
Chen Huan walked over to Chu Xin, looked at him, and teased him with a smile.
Chu Xin rolled his eyes at Chen Huan in annoyance.
"I'm a Battle Department student to begin with. Making me