Li Wei pondered over the Smoked Round Citrus Juice in the special recipe book.
Friendly reminder: The difficulty of this special dish is slightly higher than the player's cooking level, so there is a high possibility of failure.
Understood, it's another Schrödinger.
On the market, there is Berry Juice, which is made from ordinary round citrus and indeed has the effect of restoring stamina.
Smoked Round Citrus Juice, Li Wei had never heard of it before.
This meant that if Li Wei asked the old man, he could probably only give Li Wei some advice based on his experience.
Li Wei clicked on the video details, and his vision immediately changed.
A woman spread fresh round citrus on a bamboo mat and smoked them with pine branches.
From sunrise to sunset, during the three-day smoking process, the woman turned them over once every half-day until the surface turned black and the inside was completely dry.
Soaking, simmering, turning from high heat to low heat, pouring out and adding water, then simmering again, adding roses...
Exiting the video, Li Wei took notes on the entire process the woman used, including the simmering times.
"Great, I can try smoking them tomorrow once I buy the round citrus."
Although the system kindly reminded him that he might fail, he would never improve if he didn't practice.
...
Another half month passed in monotonous training.
A new year arrived.
Li Wei's parents, his Uncle Li Wen, and his Aunt Rui Sui all returned to Celestic Town.
Only his cousin Vera couldn't come back due to work.
Unlike the carefree and robust Leon,
Uncle Li Wen was dressed in a suit and tie, like a diamond bachelor.
Although... his head was a bit bald.
After all, he was a famous designer and tailor,
hair loss was normal.
Seeing that Vera hadn't returned, Leon looked at his brother Li Wen in confusion, "What's going on, she still can't come back?"
His Uncle explained, "She went to the Ancient Ruins in Eterna City. I heard a new batch of inscriptions was unearthed, and even the Champion went."
Leon dismissed this with disdain, "Ancient Ruins? We have them in Celestic Town too."
Wen Hui gave Leon a glare, "The Ancient Ruins in Celestic Town and Eterna City are not the same."
Li Wei, who was silently observing, pondered.
Ancient Ruins in Eterna City...
He remembered it was where either the Lustrous Orb or the Adamant Orb was stored, but he couldn't recall which one specifically.
These two Orbs were related to Dialga and Palkia, the gods of space and time in Sinnoh.
Speaking of the Space-Time Duo, besides the movies, Li Wei also remembered Team Galactic.
Team Galactic had long been exposed.
No one expected that a legitimate enterprise, which maintained a good public image and claimed to develop cosmic energy, with Team Galactic buildings in Veilstone City and Eterna City in the Sinnoh region, was actually a secret organization.
After Team Galactic's defeat, Cyrus had disappeared without a trace.
The system suddenly "dinged" erratically.
Li Wei, who was silently observing, was startled.
Team Galactic should only have remnants left at most,
they wouldn't make me deal with Team Galactic again, would they?
Fortunately, the system wasn't that erratic.
Side Quest:
[Meeting Across Time and Space] (Optional): The Sinnoh region, with its numerous ancient ruins, has left behind precious treasures in the long river of history.
The people of Celestic Town must strive to uncover the secrets of the ancient ruins and seek the traces of Legendary Pokemon!
[Phase One Quest Objective]: Meet one of Dialga, Palkia, Azelf, Uxie, or Mesprit.
[Quest Reward]: Choose one capturable Mythical Pokemon trace information * 1
Li Wei, who was observing, almost froze.
The quest objective was to meet one of the Space-Time Duo or the Lake Trio, and the reward was information on the trace of a Mythical Pokemon!
Having come to the Pokémon world, it would be a lie to say that Li Wei wasn't interested in Legendary or Mythical Pokemon.
Darkrai, Diancie, Zeraora, Victini, Jirachi...
These were all Mythical Pokemon that Li Wei really liked.
Especially since Li Wei also had a Dianciite.
Li Wei had thought about catching them, or like Ash, forming friendships with them.
The opportunity to obtain them was right in front of him, and Li Wei had to consider if this was a once-in-a-lifetime chance...
Rebuild the glory of Mythical Pokemon!
Mythical Pokemon could also boost the Breeding House's reputation.
Accept.
Li Wei chose to accept without hesitation.
Even a moment of hesitation would be disrespectful!
...
The elders' conversation was very jumpy, and soon it shifted from his cousin Vera to Li Wei.
Looking at the shiny Metang, Li Wen exclaimed:
"Xiao Wei has even caught a Silver Metang! I remember the former Hoenn Champion Steven had a Silver Metagross."
Steven had long given up his Champion title and gone mining.
Leon slammed his fist into his palm, excitedly:
"Understood, understood! My son = Steven, which means my son has the potential of a Champion!"
Li Wei, who was observing, almost spat out his drink.
You guys are too good at equations!
Aunt Rui Sui patted Li Wei's shoulder, "Exactly, our Xiao Wei's height and looks are no worse than Steven's."
Li Wei's passive skill—Center of Attention (Master Class), no need to say more.
Uncle Li Wen nodded pretentiously, "Speaking of which, I've actually met Steven. Xiao Wei really doesn't lose out to him."
"?"
Everyone shifted their gaze to Li Wen.
Their faces showed the confusion of onlookers,
You can't just make things up, you know.
Li Wen blinked, "Haven't I told you?"
Everyone said in unison, "No."
Li Wen stroked his chin and explained, "The current Hoenn Champion Mikuri came to me to design Contest outfits, and the former Champion Steven also came. I designed them for them, and they were quite satisfied."
His Aunt gritted her teeth, "You didn't even put up a sign saying you designed clothes for them!"
Li Wen wiped his sparse hair, wanting to cry without tears,
"That's too tiring. I don't have much hair left, I'm already giving them names!"
"...."
Looking at her husband's sparse hair...
His Aunt couldn't say anything more.
Their argument, however, gave Li Wei some inspiration.
Utilizing connections was a good choice.
Having attended the Trainer School and traveled, Li Wei still had some connections.
...
His Uncle was indeed very busy. After two days back home, he had to return to work as a tailor.
Because he had a new big order, 5 million.
He heard it was for a princess of some kingdom,
Princess Salvia, to design a dress.
Before leaving, his Uncle strongly supported Li Wei's choice to study breeding and cooking.
"Xiao Wei, you must study hard... Don't forget your grandfather's teachings, that way I won't get scolded by the old man!"
Li Wen wiped his tears, also acting like a drama queen covering his face and weeping.
"...."
Uncle, you're being too dramatic!
You two brothers are both drama queens!
The old man, who happened to be passing by, gave Li Wen a death glare like a homeroom teacher!
Fortunately, his Uncle got into the car and started it in less than 10 seconds,
"I haven't even gotten in the car yet!!!"
Leaving only his Aunt bewildered in the wind.