Zhuqing Breeding Center.
Accompanied by a violent explosion, energy waves originating from the center swept outwards.
In the dust, Dragapult and Dragonite from the explosion's epicenter flew backward, heavily crashing to the ground.
Dragapult and Dragonite struggled on the ground for a few moments but couldn't stand up.
If they truly continued to fight, they could still stand up with tenacious willpower.
But there was no need.
This wasn't a life-or-death battle; forcing the fight could very likely cause irreversible injuries to Dragapult and Dragonite.
As the referee and a Pokemon Professor, Professor Professor Rowan had his own judgment.
Professor Professor Rowan raised his arms high, "That's enough! Dragapult and Dragonite are unable to battle, so this exhibition match is a draw!"
As soon as Professor Professor Rowan finished speaking, Dragapult and Dragonite stopped struggling and simultaneously lost their ability to battle, their eyes turning into swirls.
Losing the ability to battle is a special way for a Pokemon to protect itself.
Ding, Side Quest — The Exhibition Match with Lance has been completed.
Received Quest Reward: Pokemon Item Gacha Ticket * 3
Although Li Wei performed better than the quest's requirement of lasting ten rounds, drawing with Lance...
Even though the reward wasn't doubled, it was still within Li Wei's acceptable range.
This was already the result of Lance holding back and using a newly bred Dragonite.
As an excellent Breeder, Li Wei could accurately judge a Dragonite's age relatively accurately through its physique and teeth.
This Dragonite of Lance's was most likely less than a year old.
But Li Wei hadn't been breeding Dragapult for very long either,
At most, it had only been a little over 4 months.
From this perspective, I'm evenly matched with Lance!
Lance recalled Li Wei's commands just now. He hadn't expected Li Wei, who had never battled in a Gym, to possess such commanding ability.
He had still underestimated him, trying to greedily use Dragon Dance right away, which led to Dragapult's Will-O-Wisp seizing an opportunity.
Lance, possessing Tokiwa Power, had extraordinary eyesight and could accurately judge a Pokemon's strength.
Overall, the strength of the two Pokemon was almost equal, but they took different directions.
One was a close-range heavy-duty fighter, the other was a high-speed assassin.
As is well known, assassins have a hard time fighting heavy-duty fighters...
Which means Dragapult was at a slight disadvantage.
Professor Professor Rowan's thoughts were similar.
Professor Professor Rowan and Lance's impression of Li Wei gained another label.
From an excellent Breeder, he became a rather excellent Breeder and Trainer!
"Miss Joy, I'll leave them to you."
Amidst the children's applause, Li Wei and Lance handed Dragapult and Dragonite's Poké Balls to Miss Joy.
Miss Joy smiled sweetly, "Rest assured, leave them to me."
"Thank you for the match."
Lance shook hands with Li Wei, "A splendid contest. If you were to solely focus on Pokemon battles, you might even surpass me."
Li Wei raised an eyebrow, "No, I still prefer breeding."
Lance smiled with relief, "Indeed. My Pokemon are still waiting for your maintenance, and I also look forward to a full team battle with you."
"Hmm... it's not impossible."
This battle between Dragapult and Dragonite further ignited the enthusiasm of Lucario, Metagross, and the others.
Seeing their eager, hopeful eyes, Li Wei couldn't exactly refuse.
Even if he lost to Lance, so what? The opponent was a Champion.
Losing was no loss, winning was a huge gain.
Lance smiled, "Then I'll look forward to that day!"
Looking at Lucario and the other Pokemon standing behind Li Wei,
Lance could also feel their desire to become stronger from Lucario, Metagross... and even the young Shaymin.
With these Pokemon, Li Wei might one day become a Champion, just like him.
"Little Boss is awesome!"
The employees of the Breeding Center were very excited that Li Wei could draw with Lance.
"He actually managed to tie with Lance!"
Lalami said with some emotion, "It's hard to imagine what he can't do."
Professor Oak had suggested Lalami join the Zhuqing Breeding Center, believing she would surely learn new things there.
Here, Lalami was even more struck by Li Wei's versatility.
Lalami had made Li Wei her goal to strive for.
Hearing the employee's words, Lance really wanted to say, it wasn't a tie.
From his perspective, not winning this match was equivalent to losing.
Professor Professor Rowan looked at the children, who were enthusiastically discussing the battle.
"This is what true Pokemon battling is about. It tests not only strength but also wisdom, strategy, the bond between Trainer and Pokemon, and even a little bit of luck!"
"Yes!"
Professor Professor Rowan believed that this Pokemon battle between Li Wei and Lance would become a deeply memorable scene for these children.
Perhaps it would also have a profound impact on them when they embark on the path of a Trainer in the future.
Head Chef Yumi waved from the cafeteria entrance,
"Dinner is ready, come and enjoy dinner!"
Professor Professor Rowan smiled, "Alright, children, let's go have dinner."
"Okay!!!"
The old man suggested, "Lance, stay for dinner. I'll cook personally."
Lance's eyes lit up, "Of course, how could I not eat? Thank you for the trouble!"
Although Li Wei's cooking was excellent, Lance knew the old man's cooking was even better.
After all, Qinglv, Gold, and Steven had all mentioned it in their group chat.
How could Lance miss the opportunity to eat the old man's cooking?
After watching the children enter the cafeteria, Lance took out the thank-you gift he had prepared earlier.
"Oh, by the way, please accept this as a thank-you for the battle."
This was a Dragon Scale overflowing with Dragon energy.
More importantly, this orange Dragon Scale was larger than a palm.
Clearly, the owner of this Dragon Scale was quite powerful.
"This is..."
Lance explained, "This is a scale shed by our Dragon's Den guardian Dragonite. He's incredibly strong."
Lance's three Dragonite were strong enough, but they were still no match for the Dragon's Den guardian.
Even all three together were no match.
Li Wei had heard legends of the Dragon's Den guardian Dragonite.
That Dragonite wasn't a Totem Pokemon, but it was like one, with an enormous body.
If its strength matched the rumors, the guardian Dragonite was undoubtedly a battle legend!
If he had the chance, Li Wei would like to meet it.
Li Wei very skillfully accepted the 'guardian Dragonite's Dragon Scale',
"Then I'll take it."
Seeing Li Wei take it so readily, Lance couldn't help but laugh and scold, "You're really not modest."
Li Wei chuckled, "Dragapult worked so hard, I should strive for something for him too."
Lance nodded slightly, "I thought so too. It's this way you respond to their inner desires that makes Lucario and the others want to become so strong."
Li Wei looked at Lucario behind him, slowly sweeping his gaze over his Pokemon,
"Actually, I just hope they are happy. As for what path they choose... I will fully support them."
Lance's mouth curved slightly, "A very good idea."