Breeding Center.
Li Wei gained several other things from his trip to the Kalos region this time.
First was the Lucario training method gifted by Kukui, which had been passed down from their ancestors.
Li Wei had already reviewed that training method.
It contained no move training, focusing primarily on Calm Mind to enhance Aura, which could be considered a meditation technique.
But this was precisely what was most important for Lucario.
As an Aura Pokemon, how to control and strengthen Aura was crucial for Lucario.
The second gift was from Yan Kai,
a reward for Arcanine defeating Aegislash,
named—Knight's Breathing Method.
Frankly, Li Wei considered this also a meditation technique, just with a different meditation approach.
Lucario's meditation method required sitting cross-legged, sensing the Aura of the earth, sky, and surroundings...
While the Knight's Breathing Method was done standing.
"It's very similar to Focus Energy, but not entirely the same; it should have the effect of stabilizing heart rate, improving focus, and stamina,"
This was Qinglv's assessment after seeing it.
"It's very suitable for Galarian Farfetch'd. I think Farfetch'd might need this to evolve into Sirfetch'd."
So, this scene unfolded at the Breeding Center:
Lucario meditating cross-legged on the ground,
and Duck Duck standing in place with eyes closed, holding a leek.
According to the Knight's Breathing Method provided by Yan Kai,
Farfetch'd's back was straight at this moment.
Inhale—hold breath—exhale—hold breath,
These four actions were repeated,
each lasting four seconds, very simple,
with each practice session lasting five minutes.
In combat, the Knight's Breathing Method taught by Yan Kai also had another breathing mode.
Duck Duck recalled the lesson Li Wei had given it:
"At the moment of exertion, coordinate with your move to unleash a burst of exhalation, maximizing your power."
"After a period of combat, you can try to create distance and use brief intervals for several deep tactical breaths to recover quickly."
"At the moment of pain or fear, use a forceful exhalation to dispel hesitation or suffering."
These were all contents of Yan Kai's Knight's Breathing Method.
Li Wei had patiently explained them to Duck Duck.
Now, Duck Duck only needed to diligently practice.
Li Wei told Duck Duck to ask if it had any questions.
The Knight's Breathing Method could make Farfetch'd calmer during combat,
improving Farfetch'd's instant power, sustained combat ability, strong core, and steel-like willpower.
Of course, this also applied to Lucario.
Therefore, Lucario was learning both the meditation method and the Knight's Breathing Method.
The third and final item came from Siebold.
It was his insights on raising Water-type Pokemon, given in return for the recipes he received from Li Wei.
Actually, it was nothing more than improving water quality, adjusting diet, and performing specific move training.
The main thing was that the sequence of move training was somewhat unique.
Li Wei noticed Milotic was secretly training.
Since Milotic was training so hard,
Li Wei also had to do his best.
Metagross also took on the role of a teacher,
teaching Rookidee Protect.
Originally, Metagross wanted to teach Rookidee Iron Defense first,
but Metagross discovered that Rookidee couldn't learn it...
Rookidee could only learn Iron Defense after evolving into Corviknight; it couldn't learn it at the Rookidee stage.
Metagross originally wanted to say, "To learn how to fight, you must first learn how to take a hit."
That's why Metagross started by teaching Iron Defense.
After discovering Rookidee couldn't learn it, Metagross didn't get discouraged and told Rookidee, "It's my fault."
Then, Metagross decided to teach Protect first.
It was Rookidee itself who sought out Metagross.
Because Rookidee wanted to become stronger.
Rookidee had seen the battle between Aggron and Scizor, and the battle between Arcanine and Aegislash...
The beauty of such clashes of power
left Rookidee mesmerized.
So Rookidee itself sought out Metagross.
The journey of the Rookidee Family flying to the Kalos region was somewhat tumultuous.
Originally, their Family had Corviknight and lived well in the Galar region.
But as Corviknight were caught by Trainers, the original Corvisquire and Rookidee could not survive in their former forest.
So the Corvisquire Family chose to cross the ocean, flying from the Galar region to the Kalos region.
Well, actually, the distance between the two isn't far...
Subsequently, the Corvisquire, having lost their Corviknight leader, arrived in the northern part of the Kalos region and entered the Sea Spirit's Den.
They were accepted by Moltres, Articuno, and Zapdos, residing in the Sea Spirit's Den, and Rookidee was also born during this period.
Rookidee's parents, Corvisquire, had told Rookidee this story, so Rookidee wanted to become even stronger.
Both Dragapult were absent;
they had gone to deliver Energy Cubes for Li Wei.
One portion was for Cynthia,
and the other was for Mr. Harrod.
As for Arcanine, it was currently swimming in the inflatable pool with Lycanroc.
One reason was that the weather was too hot, and the other was to supervise Lycanroc's swimming.
...
After lunch,
Li Wei handed a box to his cousin Vera,
"This is your gift."
Dad and Uncle were curiously peeking, always wondering what gift Li Wei had bought.
As Vera took the wooden box, her hand involuntarily sank, and she curiously asked, "It's quite heavy, what is it?"
"You'll like it."
"Let me guess, things I like... books, meteorites, rocks? It couldn't be from Mr. Steven Stone, could it?"
As an ancient researcher and rock enthusiast, Vera was also a fan of Steven.
Li Wei shook his head: "No, it's not; it was given to me by a hiker I met."
This piece was indeed not given by Steven; it would be easily exposed someday, so it was better to invent a hiker.
Nor could he say it was a fossil dug from that rocky mountain.
Lest someone else go digging later,
wouldn't that be a waste of manpower and resources.
Hearing it was from a hiker, Vera's eyes lit up, "So it's a rock?"
Only Vera would be happy to receive a rock.
"Open it yourself and see."
Vera placed the wooden box on the table and eagerly opened it. Inside, cushioned with cloth, was a grey stone in the center.
Comrade Leon suddenly appeared,
"What is this, a rock?"
Comrade Li Wen adjusted his glasses,
"A strangely shaped rock."
Vera's eyes widened slightly,
"A fossil?!"
"Wait, I need to take a good look!"
Vera took a magnifying glass from her lab coat pocket and leaned down to carefully examine the stone.
Vera's specialty was ancient fossils,
Li Wei wasn't worried she wouldn't recognize it.
After examining it for a long time, Vera put away the magnifying glass,
"This is a Jaw Fossil unique to the Kalos region, meaning the jaw of Tyrantrum. Its integrity is very high.
There's a high probability it can revive a Tyrunt, but you can't tell just by looking; it needs instrumental testing."
"Why would they give it to you?"
Li Wei brushed it off with the reason of fate.
"Speaking of which, I have something else to show you."
"Bring it out."