[Training House: Contains a self-contained internal space, non-damaging version! 500 Entry Coins.]
This was a new item refreshed in the Entry Shop — a spacious, bright training room.
Each entry cost just 1 Entry Coin, but the training equipment and intensity could be adjusted freely.
It was a perfect, dedicated training spot.
After exploring all the Secret Realms around Shuimu City, Lin Yu rested for two days.
On the third morning, he was woken by a phone call.
It was the senior.
"What's up, senior?"
Lin Yu checked the day's weekly Entry and his eyes lit up.
[Blue Entry (Healing Master):
All recovery and healing effects increased by 50%.]
This Entry was incredibly useful — especially for Charmeleon.
Between [Forest Child], [Life Flame], and [Quick Recovery]…
Lin Yu had originally aimed to raise it as a pure attacker.
But now it could deal damage and tank hits.
An MT mage! A frontline warrior!
A perfect all-rounder in every stat.
"Xiao Yu?"
This time, it wasn't Xue Nai's voice — it was a mature, gentle tone.
Lin Yu immediately straightened up. "Hello, Auntie Xue."
"Xiao Yu, I heard you've been in the Secret Realms these days. Training is important, but you must take care of yourself!"
"Mm."
A warm feeling spread through Lin Yu's chest, and he nodded.
"Also… I noticed your incredible breeding talent last time. I've found you a teacher — a Master Breeder at the Capital Research Institute!"
Lin Yu froze. He hadn't expected Auntie Xue to still remember their conversation about breeding.
In this world where Pokémon were part of everyday family life,
Professional Trainers were still respected, but their status had faded compared to decades ago.
In their place stood Breeders.
Energy Cubes were an absolute necessity for every Trainer.
As long as there were Trainers, there would be demand for Energy Cubes, healing potions, and antidotes for confusion, poison, and other conditions — all made by Breeders.
Energy Cubes were split by type, energy level, and quality,
like pill forging in a cultivation world: both rank and purity mattered.
Rank determined the energy inside;
quality determined how efficiently a Pokémon could absorb it.
Making them was flexible: ordinary Berries worked, but rare ones like Dragon Fire Fruit could be used, even mixed with treasures to boost effects.
When making Water-type Cubes, Lin Yu added Light Water Stone powder.
For Fire-type, Fire Stone powder,
balanced with other treasures for perfect nutrition and energy.
Most ordinary Trainers relied on mass-produced factory Energy Cubes.
They were cheap, but their energy conversion rate was terrible.
For ordinary kids to climb up, they had to risk their lives in Secret Realms.
"…Xiao Yu? Are you there?"
Auntie Xue asked when he fell silent.
"Oh, nothing. Thank you so much, Auntie Xue!"
"Haha, no need to thank me, kiddo."
Her voice was warm, but Lin Yu didn't know how to reply.
"Alright, I'll send you her contact. She'll probably give you an interview first.
I'm just introducing you two — whether you become her student depends on you."
She hung up quickly.
A moment later, a contact popped up.
Lin Yu thought for a second, then sent a friend request.
Kids without umbrellas have to run harder.
He didn't have Ye Qingxue's powerful connections or a wealthy family.
Every chance to grow stronger, he had to grab tight.
Even though he could already make expert-grade Energy Cubes, he had no official status.
How could an ordinary kid become an Expert Breeder without a teacher?
It would only draw suspicious attention.
The request wasn't accepted immediately.
Lin Yu wasn't in a hurry.
Around 8 PM, the request was approved, and a video call came through.
The screen showed a bright laboratory.
A woman in a white lab coat, short ponytail, sharp and decisive, sat on the other side.
Luo Qingfeng — the youngest Master Breeder in China.
Countless Master-tier Pokémon had been raised under her care.
Even Elite Four-level Trainers begged for her Energy Cubes!
And she was only in her thirties.
She'd gotten a message from her friend days ago about a boy with insane breeding talent, someone who might reach her level one day.
She was curious.
When the call connected, she saw a 15- or 16-year-old student, clean and calm-looking.
A good first impression.
"Hello, Master Qingfeng."
His voice was steady. Luo Qingfeng didn't waste time.
For someone buried in research nonstop, time was priceless.
She was a top expert not only in breeding but also in Pokémon evolution.
Recently, she'd been researching Eevee — could its unstable genes evolve in ways beyond elemental stones?
"I'll be direct. Sister Xue said you're gifted at Pokémon breeding. Show me an Energy Cube."
"Alright."
The boy quickly pulled a cube from a drawer and held it up to the camera.
"Water-type Energy Cube… you specialize in Water… wait."
Her casual look turned sharp. "Hold it closer."
Lin Yu moved it right up to the lens and rotated it.
Luo Qingfeng's expression shifted from dismissive to grave.
"You know I hate lies, don't you?"
Lin Yu nodded.
Auntie Xue had warned him.
"So you're saying you really made this? Make one live, right now."
Lin Yu didn't get defensive. He just said, "One moment," then carried his phone to the kitchen and began making it with zero hesitation.
About ten minutes later.
His technique was flawless. He controlled the energy of every treasure and ingredient to perfection.
Luo Qingfeng stared at him like he was a priceless uncut gem.
This Energy Cube…
the energy flow and quality were expert-grade!
Perfect for Water-type Pokémon in the Elite stage!
Made by a high school kid?!