Bu Ni nodded without the slightest hesitation when she heard Su Yu's question. "No problem. I can get all of it," she said confidently, then added, "Anything else? Besides Metagross, I also want to customize energy cubes for Aggron, Aegislash, Steel Dragon, Empoleon, and Seismitoad. That's five more. Just tell me what materials are hard for you to obtain."
Hearing this, Su Yu felt his scalp go numb. After a brief pause, he started listing things in one breath. "If that's the case, Metal Powder—bring me a few hundred kilograms. Then Bright Powder, Moon Stone, Dusk Stone, Damp Rock, Mystic Water… As for Dragon Skull, Xi'er already has some, so we'll just use that." Every item he mentioned was rare, expensive, and normally treated as evolution or held items. Yet here they were, reduced to raw materials for top-tier energy cubes. That alone showed how outrageous these formulas really were. Extracting the energy from such items was incredibly difficult—but for Su Yu, it was simply part of the job.
Bu Ni listened carefully, and instead of being intimidated, her certainty only grew stronger. "No problem. I understand," she said immediately. "These materials all match my Pokémon's secondary attributes. So the energy cubes you're designing are completely tailored to them, right? That's amazing." By now, she trusted Su Yu completely. The more he spoke, the clearer it became that this wasn't something ordinary breeders could do. She'd consulted other so-called master breeders before; their plans worked, sure, but they were never enough. None of them could offer true, Pokémon-specific optimization like this. It was precisely because of that frustration that she'd been struggling—until now.
At this point, Bu Ni couldn't help but feel that fate itself was on her side. Not only had such a powerful breeder appeared, but he was also connected to Chen Xier. With help like this, this year's Elite challenge felt practically secured. For a moment, she even considered trying to recruit Su Yu directly—but the thought died as soon as it appeared. A breeder like this didn't need employment. Just selling a few formulas would earn him more than any salary she could offer. Long-term cooperation was the only sensible path.
Su Yu, meanwhile, scratched his head awkwardly at her praise. "I'm just making a living," he said honestly. "I originally wanted to be a Trainer, but after thinking about it… I gave up. I don't have the money. Once you reach Champion level, the yearly expenses are terrifying. I'd rather make money than burn it." He sighed lightly. Being a breeder was far more cost-effective—and honestly, more enjoyable. Help others, earn well, and slowly raise a few strong Pokémon on the side. Compared to that, the Trainer life felt like a bottomless pit. Growlithe alone was already expensive enough.
Bu Ni was briefly stunned. "Is that so?" she said, then smiled. "That's a shame. If you became a Trainer, you'd probably be a terrifying rival." Still, she didn't press the issue. Everyone had their own ambitions, and Su Yu's clearly lay elsewhere.
Changing the subject, Bu Ni got straight to business. "So, what's the price for these six energy cubes? What's the total?" Su Yu did a quick calculation in his head. "You're providing most of the materials. For a one-month batch, it'll be 300W per Pokémon. Six in total—that's 1800W." It was a fair price, even generous, considering the craftsmanship involved. If it were anyone else, he'd probably charge more.
Bu Ni didn't hesitate. She asked for his account and directly transferred 2000W. "We'll be working together long-term," she said calmly. "No need for discounts. I have money. By the way, when can I get the energy cubes?" Su Yu was rendered speechless—again. These rich women really didn't treat money like money. After collecting himself, he replied, "Once all the materials arrive, come pick them up in three days. Large-scale production isn't hard, but some of the berries and materials take time to process. Also, grind all the stones into powder before sending them over. My equipment isn't fully set up yet—the breeding house just opened."
"No problem," Bu Ni agreed immediately. "I'll arrange everything. The materials will be delivered this afternoon. I'll have Xi'er help coordinate it. Oh, and I'll send you some equipment too. I had it at home anyway—it didn't cost me anything. Think of it as a gift."
At that moment, Su Yu was genuinely close to tears. It really was nice to have money—but even nicer when rich people were generous. He didn't refuse. If nothing else, he'd repay her properly in the future.