Zhuqing Breeding Center, front desk.
Champion Hirona, dressed in a knee-length black trench coat with her golden hair cascading down to her waist, stepped inside.
Although Xiaorou, who was on reception, didn't recognize Champion Hirona, she could tell from her demeanor and attire that she was a wealthy individual.
As Champion Hirona walked, several Poké Balls could be seen at her waist.
Even though she had eaten too much spicy food yesterday, Xiaorou still flashed her sweetest smile, making everyone feel as if they were basking in a spring breeze.
"Hello, welcome to Zhuqing Breeding Center. What services do you require for your Pokémon?"
"I can make an appointment for you, or you can choose independently using that machine."
Accompanying her was Comrade Wenhui's Gardevoir.
"Gardevoir~"
(Welcome.)
"Independent choice... is that so?"
Champion Hirona approached the self-service ticketing machine, her index finger lightly tapping her lips.
"Energy Cubes, fur care, hairstyle design, essential oil care, Pokémon boarding, move learning..."
"You can even specify a Breeder, all very interesting."
???
Xiaorou and Gardevoir couldn't understand.
Why does it look like these are services you want to do?
You can't learn moves, can you?
Garchomp and Lucario, inside their Poké Balls, sighed simultaneously; her old habit was acting up.
Two Red lights automatically emerged from their Poké Balls.
"Garchomp!"
"Lucario!"
Garchomp and Lucario quickly shook their heads; they didn't need it.
Xiaorou and Gardevoir exchanged glances, both with a hint of surprise in their eyes.
Garchomp and Lucario are not common sights.
An idea flashed through Xiaorou's mind.
"Gardevoir, do you think?!"
Champion Hirona slightly pursed her lips, "But don't you find it interesting?"
"Garchomp!"
(No.)
"Alright."
Champion Hirona looked at Xiaorou and Gardevoir, who were whispering privately, "May I look around first?"
Xiaorou softly replied, "Please feel free, but most of the Wild Area has wild Pokémon, so please be very careful."
Champion Hirona couldn't help but smile, "I will be careful."
As Champion Hirona left the front desk, Xiaorou whispered, "That must be Champion Hirona, right?"
Gardevoir shook her head.
"Gardevoir~"
As Xiaorou said, wild Pokémon populations reside here, with Tauros running freely.
Machamp, Scizor, and Luo Ye were pruning the leaves of Berry trees.
Luxray and Shinx were napping in the afternoon.
"It's very pleasant here."
No sooner had Champion Hirona finished speaking than a Snarl echoed from nearby.
"Incineroar, Flame Charge!"
"Drakloak!"
Under its mother's instruction, Drakloak used Phantom Force.
Drakloak was battling Incineroar.
"Incineroar, Drakloak, Dragapult, they are all very rare Pokémon here."
Brother Da You merely glanced at Champion Hirona and then paid no more attention.
Brother Da You only took an extra look out of respect for Garchomp and Lucario.
He was never good at receiving customers.
On the contrary, some customers would even run away upon seeing Brother Da You's large physique.
"Lucario!"
Alerted by Lucario, Champion Hirona looked in the direction of the fish pond.
Because there was also a Lucario there.
As Champion Hirona approached, she could hear singing that wasn't quite in sync.
"Bo~ Bo ge ge~ Bo bo li~"
"Bu, Bu yi..."
"Pichu~ Pichu~"
"Woof woof woof!!!"
"Awoo~~~"
She could also hear the metallic sound of Silver Metagross hitting with its arm hammers.
To say it wasn't quite in sync was being polite.
To Champion Hirona, it sounded like a tangled mess, pure noise.
Finally, Champion Hirona shifted her gaze to Li Wei, who was holding Jigglypuff up in a Simba-like pose.
"I declare you the Lion King!"
"Jigglypuff!" (⁎˃ᴗ˂⁎)
???
"Woof woof woof!"
Arcanine was displeased.
(Then what am I, this master?)
Thump thump thump—
The sound of high heels on the stone ground rang out, attracting Li Wei's attention.
At this moment, Li Wei was still holding Jigglypuff aloft, his face full of surprise.
"Champion Hirona?!"
Champion Hirona took off her sunglasses and couldn't help but smile, "Long time no see, Li Wei. Are these all your Pokémon?"
Champion Hirona's Garchomp and Lucario both knew Li Wei and nodded as a greeting.
Lucario, Metagross, and Arcanine simultaneously turned towards Champion Hirona.
Metagross's dark Red pupils constantly flashed with code.
(Champion Hirona... searching.)
Li Wei's Pokémon had never seen Champion Hirona, including Lucario.
"Lucario!"
"Lucario!"
When one Lucario sees another, there's always much to say.
(You're quite strong, kid.)
(Not as strong as you, senior!)
Lucario could feel the strength of Champion Hirona's Lucario from its Aura.
"Awoo!!!"
(Welcome, welcome, a warm welcome!)
Arcanine wagged its large, fan-like tail.
"Hello, Arcanine."
Champion Hirona extended her soft hand and stroked Arcanine's fluffy fur.
Li Wei, having recovered, quickly replied, "Jigglypuff and the others are boarded by their Trainers."
"Then what are you doing?"
Champion Hirona pointed at Jigglypuff, who was held aloft by Li Wei.
Li Wei's old face flushed, and he quickly hugged Jigglypuff, "Playing with Jigglypuff and them."
"Jigglypuff!" ٩(๑＞◡＜๑)۶
Lucario was too lazy to expose Li Wei.
(You were clearly enjoying it, weren't you?)
Recalling Li Wei's earlier appearance, Champion Hirona's lips curved slightly.
"Why did you come?"
As soon as the question left his mouth, Li Wei wanted to slap himself.
Champion Hirona showed a faint smile, "What, am I not welcome?"
"No, it's just that I thought you, as the Champion, must be very busy."
Champion Hirona couldn't help but smile, "Why do you also think a Champion must be very busy?"
"Also"? But Li Wei didn't dwell on it.
"Hmm... probably from Professor Oak, who gave up being Champion to become a professor, Red, who went to Mt. Silver to train, and Steven, who went mining."
Champion Hirona thought about it and indeed couldn't refute him.
Listening to Li Wei's implication, it seemed he was quite familiar with them?
Champion Hirona could only answer based on her own situation.
"After the three Team Galactic executives were caught, the SinnohChampion hasn't been so busy."
"Roland promised you she'd bring Milotic, but she can't leave Iron Island, so she asked me to come."
Li Wei nodded understandingly, "I knew it, she's not one to break a promise."
"Where's Feebas?"
Li Wei, holding Jigglypuff in one arm, pointed to the fish pond with the other, "Right here."
Champion Hirona was slightly startled, never imagining it was so close.
She glanced at the calm water surface; there seemed to be nothing there.
"Feebas has been staying under the rockery, unwilling to see anyone. My grandfather and Qinglv both suggested finding a Feebas or Milotic to communicate with it."
"I understand."
Champion Hirona nodded slightly and threw out a Poké Ball.