Jubilife City Pokémon Center, lounge.
The Intermediate Breeder assessment is held once a month, and quite a few people come to participate, including Li Wei, making a total of 11 people.
This is just Jubilife City.
It shows how fierce the competition among Breeders is.
Li Wei was the youngest among them, and when he entered the lounge, he couldn't help but draw curious glances.
Li Wei, possessing the 'Master Class' attention, was already eye-catching.
Furthermore, it was truly uncommon to see someone as young as him taking the Intermediate Breeder exam.
Li Wei, with empty hands, stood in stark contrast to the others.
While others were racing against time, Li Wei sat down and closed his eyes to rest.
They didn't mock Li Wei.
They just assumed Li Wei was there for the experience.
There was no limit on the number of people who could pass the Intermediate Breeder assessment, so they only needed to do well themselves; there was no need to create animosity.
However, one person did strike up a conversation with Li Wei, smiling at him.
"Hello, my name is Da You."
Da You was also the first person Li Wei noticed.
Da You was tall and burly, standing out even while sitting, like a human Machamp, with arms that looked thicker than Li Wei's thighs.
Li Wei appeared thin sitting next to him.
Just by his appearance, Da You gave off a strong sense of oppression, but his smile was very gentle.
How to describe it? Quite a contrast.
"Hello, I'm Li Wei."
"Looking at your age, you must be very young, and you're already taking the Intermediate Breeder exam?"
"My family runs a Breeding House."
Da You's eyes lit up: "Oh? What's its name?"
"Zhuqing Breeding Center, it hasn't opened yet, the sign goes up tomorrow."
Hearing that name, a flicker of surprise crossed Da You's eyes, but he didn't press further.
Da You was a smooth talker and quickly spilled all his background.
He was originally a professional Pokemon boxer who retired due to a leg injury and now wanted to become a Breeder.
According to him, he had always wanted to be a Breeder when he was young,
but because he was too strong, he was scouted by a teacher and became a professional boxer.
"My partner is Incineroar."
"A real man must absorb Incineroar!"
Da You's eyes burned brightly.
"After I get my Intermediate Breeder certificate, I'm going to find a Breeding House to work at."
"Our Breeding House will be hiring, you can come and try."
Li Wei handed over his phone and exchanged contact information with Da You.
Da You smiled, "I'll check it out."
Li Wei's family's Breeding Center successfully became Da You's first choice.
There are indeed many Breeding Houses in Jubilife City, but the Zhuqing Breeding Center is the first to dare to use that name.
Bearing the name 'Zhuqing' of Jubilife City most likely indicates official backing.
A beautiful young woman in a sharp uniform, with a winner's smile on her face, said,
"The written test is about to begin, please follow me."
Da You's eyes curiously darted between Li Wei and the young woman, "Did she just say that to you?"
Li Wei replied perfunctorily, "You saw wrong."
Da You righteously said, "Impossible, I can clearly see Incineroar's punches, let alone her."
The staff member was slightly disappointed.
She had gone through fierce competition to get here, but Li Wei seemed to have no interest in her.
The young woman explained with a sweet smile, "The written test is one hour long, and you can submit your paper early."
Standing up, Li Wei realized Da You was truly tall, a genuine 2.06 meters barefoot.
Li Wei's head only reached below his nose.
The written test was conducted on computers, and Li Wei found his seat.
Ding-a-ling—
"The exam begins."
The first part was about Pokemon types and abilities.
1. What are Champion Cynthia's signature Pokemon Garchomp's type and its biggest weakness type respectively?
A. Dragon/Ground; Ice
B. Dragon/Steel; Fairy
C. Ground/Dark; Dragon
D. Dragon/Flying; Rock
6. Weather's effect on moves: Abomasnow's Blizzard has higher accuracy in ______ weather.
...
10. How does the Intimidate ability affect Pokemon in battle, and which abilities are not affected? Please list them.
The second part tested evolution and hatching.
1. Which of the following does Sneasel need to hold to evolve into Weavile?
A. Razor Claw
B. Dusk Stone
C. Grip Claw
D. Quick Claw
...
10. How can specific moves be inherited by a newly hatched Pokemon through parental selection?
Part three, Health Management and Status Condition Treatment
1. Please list Pokemon status conditions and common solutions.
2. Please list the rules for using nutrients in detail.
Compared to the other contestants who were still thinking, Li Wei wrote with divine speed, raising his hand to signal completion in less than forty minutes.
The computer had already given the score: 97 points.
At this time, the others were still struggling with the test paper.
Glancing at Li Wei's score, the young woman's smile became even sweeter, and she softly instructed:
"There will be a second round of assessment later, please wait in the lounge."
"Thank you."
Li Wei quietly left, and those who passed gradually returned to the lounge.
Da You said in surprise, "I thought you had left."
What Da You said was the sentiment of the others.
After all, Li Wei submitted his paper in less than 40 minutes, which made it seem like he was just giving up.
In their eyes, Li Wei most likely found the test too difficult and didn't want to waste any more time.
If Li Wei didn't leave, he probably passed?
[He passed even after answering so quickly? So he's not just handsome after all.]
The girl with neat short hair and glasses pushed up her glasses, pondering.
After finishing the written test, a few people, finally relieved, discussed among themselves; 6 people left without even reaching 60 points.
Originally eleven people, now only five remained, two men and three women.
"This test was quite difficult, there were even tactical analysis questions."
The girl with glasses nodded, "That's normal, excellent Breeders need to give advice to Trainers."
Another girl was very annoyed, "That true/false question about whether Gligar can learn Aerial Ace, I actually got it wrong, I really am...!"
Da You raised an eyebrow and smiled, "I scored 73 points, not bad, right?"
Li Wei was rather perfunctory, "Not bad."
Da You complained, "You're so perfunctory."
A woman with a confident expression smiled, "Only 73 points, what's there to be proud of? I got 81 points."
Li Wei glanced at her, so suicidal?
Doesn't she see Da You's physique?
Da You could smash her into a QR code with one punch.
Da You's temper was better than Li Wei had imagined; he didn't get angry.
"You're not angry?"
Da You yawned, "Why get angry with an old woman?"
The confident woman was furious, staring at the girl with glasses and asking:
"What old woman? I'm only 30 this year, and I take such good care of myself! Can you tell?"
"...."
The girl with glasses just wanted to say, yes, you can tell, she'd believe it if she said she was 35.
A staff member pushed the door open.
"Next, I will announce the scores."
Universe's Number One Incineroar