Chapter 160: One Favored By Heaven
No one knows the specific effects of Ideal Power, people only know that the Ideal Eye can see the future of Pokémon.
The various miraculous displays shown by Lu Li were, in their view, the abilities of Ideal Power.
Qu Suxin thought so, and her butler thought so too.
The butler added from the side: “I heard that the Yao Family and Leng Family have already placed their bets early, which has made some higher-ups in the Alliance very dissatisfied.”
Qu Suxin chuckled lightly, a flash of disdain in her eyes.
As one of the Four Title Heavenly Kings of the Alliance, Qu Suxin naturally knew what those noble families were thinking, but the problem was, the outcome was still uncertain, and who the dark horse would be wasn’t certain yet.
Rayne was still just a Reserve Ideal Messenger right now, yet he was so eager to place bets—did he really not fear losing everything?
In the past nearly thousand years, there have been Ideal Messengers who died unexpectedly. Without gaining the recognition of the Ideal Dragon, a Reserve would always remain a Reserve. And if the Alliance willed it, they had countless ways to make that Reserve die in an accident.
“I heard that the youth named Rayne used the Ideal Eye to provide great help to those two families,” the female butler added.
Hearing this, Qu Suxin narrowed her eyes and asked: “What help?”
“It’s said to be a prophecy.”
Hearing this, Qu Suxin instantly lost interest.
“Rather than rushing to fawn over a high-profile Reserve, it’s better to tightly hold onto the trump cards in hand and increase attention on Lu Li—make sure he doesn’t die in an accident,” Qu Suxin reminded.
The female butler hurriedly said: “Yao Yifei has become that youth’s Guardian.”
“Then he’s pretty lucky,” Qu Suxin nodded noncommittally.
As a Champion under 40, Yao Yifei’s talent wasn’t much in her eyes.
At her realm, nothing could shock her except the Divine Realm.
“Make a fuss, make a fuss, the bigger the commotion the better—I’ll still quietly make a fortune,” Qu Suxin said with a soft laugh.
But thinking of Ekaterina made Qu Suxin’s mood turn a bit sour instantly.
It was supposed to be something she could monopolize, but the Yu Family had eyes but failed to recognize Mount Tai, pulling in that woman Ekaterina.
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Inside the hotel, Lu Li looked in surprise at the news pushed on his phone.
“Ideal Messenger Rayne?” Lu Li was completely confused.
Lu Li’s first reaction was that his impersonation as an Ideal Messenger had been exposed; his second reaction was what Ekaterina would do after learning about it.
“I only hope that woman won’t take her anger out on me in a fit of rage,” Lu Li prayed silently in his heart.
After impersonating an Ideal Messenger, she had indeed gotten quite a few benefits from Ekaterina.
“But is it really okay for this unlucky kid to be so high-profile?” Lu Li wondered puzzledly.
In the anime, even Z wasn’t this high-profile after getting the Black Dragon’s recognition—did this kid really not fear assassination?
Geniuses like him, who were just a tiny bit stronger than geniuses, could be targeted, let alone as a Reserve Ideal Messenger.
But this was also a good thing.
With Rayne being so high-profile, he’d definitely be treated as a live target, attracting a lot of attention and firepower, so he could avoid a lot of unnecessary trouble.
After swiping away Rayne’s news, Lu Li checked his next opponent.
An utterly ordinary noble family scion, whose Pokémon was a Bulbasaur that wasn’t particularly strong—this Charmander matchup was a steady win.
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An utterly ordinary day passed quickly. After winning two more matches, Lu Li successfully advanced to the semifinals.
He even got a day of free time, only needing to compete in the semifinals the day after tomorrow.
And Yao Yifei had also handled her personal matters on her end, formally beginning close protection.
It was called close protection, but it wasn’t actually that close.
At least she wasn’t sharing the same room with him.
Perhaps because he was right in adolescence, Lu Li had some small expectations at first, but they vanished without a trace after Yao Yifei moved into the room next door.
Lu Li found Yao Yifei and explained his itinerary: “I might need to go back home today.”
Yao Yifei frowned and asked: “You have a match the day after tomorrow—are you sure you want to make the long trip back?”
Lu Li nodded.
The Tropius wanted to go back and check on its orchard, and they did need to go back to tend to the orchard.
Seeing Lu Li’s serious expression, Yao Yifei didn’t try to dissuade him further and released a Pokémon from a Poké Ball.
It was a white Pokémon that even looked a bit chubby, without any of the slimness of Flying Type Pokémon.
A Gym Level Togekiss, also Yao Yifei’s ace Pokémon.
Most importantly, this Togekiss in front of them had the Hidden Ability, Super Luck.
This ability was very metaphysical.
It was said that Pokémon with Super Luck could bring luck to themselves and their Trainers.
“Togekiss is the second Pokémon in my first tier, and it’s precisely because of him that I decided to go the Flying Type route,” Yao Yifei said while gently stroking the Togekiss.
“Why Flying Type? Shouldn’t it be Fairy Type?” Lu Li asked curiously.
Yao Yifei said softly: “Because both Togekiss and I like the blue sky.”
“I heard that Pokémon with the Super Luck ability can bring good luck to Trainers?” Lu Li looked at Yao Yifei curiously; he wanted to know if this rumor was true.
“Indeed, ever since I caught that Togepi, my luck has been very good,” Yao Yifei nodded.
Seeing Yao Yifei admit it so readily, Lu Li was a bit confused: “Uh… is it really that unscientific?”
“But that’s the fact: Togepi really brought me unparalleled luck. For example, a Pokémon Egg I picked up at random had Gym Level qualification. Event draws were always first prize or special prize. Ever since getting Togepi, I’ve rarely used family funds,” Yao Yifei explained earnestly.
It was said that the greatest hardship Miss Yao had ever endured in her life was “scooping poop” for the Eevees.
Looking at Yao Yifei’s earnest expression, Lu Li chose to believe her.
With those clear eyes, Lu Li believed this woman hadn’t been beaten down by society.
To be fair, even after squandering her own talent, she could still encounter him, this cheater—what was that if not a kind of luck?
No exaggeration, Lu Li felt he might be the only person in the world who could help Yao Yifei, and she had become his Guardian—what was that if not Super Luck?
Thinking of this, Lu Li was already considering whether to get himself a Togepi too.
After all, the Super Luck Hidden Ability was really too appealing, even making a cheater like him tempted.
Yao Yifei, seeing Lu Li’s expression and knowing what he was thinking, teased: “You want a Togepi with Super Luck too?”
Lu Li nodded honestly.
“Don’t dream about it. Togepi is rarer than Starter Pokémon, and one with Hidden Ability is even more so. My Togekiss might be the only Pokémon in the Jiuzhou Region with Super Luck,” Yao Yifei said proudly.
Lu Li curled his lip dismissively.
Super Luck wasn’t exclusive to the Togekiss line; it just suited them better.
If he couldn’t get a Togekiss, couldn’t he get a Murkrow? Worst case, a Pidove would do.
Complaining inwardly aside, Lu Li also released his Bidoof.
Climbing onto Bidoof’s back, Lu Li set off on the road home with Yao Yifei.
One hour later.
Lu Li ran into Ekaterina who was just emerging from deep within the Qingyun Mountain Range.
At this moment, Ekaterina looked exhausted, with dark circles under her eyes—she clearly hadn’t rested well.
Ekaterina on the Dragonite’s back asked in surprise: “Lu Li? I was originally planning to go to Nandu City to find you—why are you back today? Don’t tell me you got eliminated.”
Yao Yifei also curiously sized up Ekaterina—or more precisely, the Dragonite under her butt.
As a Flying Type Trainer, it would be a lie to say she didn’t like Dragonite.
Ekaterina?
Hearing that name, Yao Yifei knew which family she was from.
“Using Dragonite as a mode of transport—worthy of the Yekaterina Family,” Yao Yifei thought enviously.
“No, I just happen to have nothing tomorrow, and I need to come back to tend to the orchard,” Lu Li explained.
Ekaterina nodded: “True, with your strength, how could you be stopped at the regional tournament.”
“Let’s head back first and talk at home,” Lu Li suggested.
Ekaterina nodded, then gave Yao Yifei a polite smile.
Of course she knew Yao Yifei.
After all, Yao Yifei was a renowned Coordinator in the Asian Alliance and even the entire world.
Back at the villa, Lu Li introduced the two women to each other.
After hearing that Lu Li had been assassinated, Ekaterina felt some lingering fear, and upon learning Yao Yifei was Lu Li’s Guardian, the hostility in Ekaterina’s heart lessened a bit.
She originally thought she was here to steal food, but turned out to be here to guard the food—no problem then.
Yao Yifei was also puzzled; she really couldn’t figure out how Lu Li, a mere commoner, had gotten tangled up with Ekaterina.
If Lu Li had joined the Yekaterina Family, he wouldn’t need her as a Guardian at all.
But in the following conversation, Yao Yifei also realized Lu Li hadn’t joined the Yekaterina Family; his relationship with Ekaterina seemed more like friends—or a kept pretty boy?
“This guy has so many secrets,” Yao Yifei complained inwardly.
And…
Yao Yifei glanced at Bao Bao who was playing video games; the Espeon had just told her that the little girl with blue hair was actually a Psychic, and an Elite Level one at that.
This was a bit outrageous.
In this villa of five people, the most ordinary might be that pink-haired girl.
After chatting for a bit, Lu Li pretended to be curious and asked: “How did it go? Did you find what you wanted?”
Ekaterina shook her head, but there wasn’t a trace of dejection on her face.
Seeing Ekaterina’s reaction, Lu Li was also puzzled. She definitely hadn’t found that Pokémon Egg, but why wasn’t Ekaterina dejected at all?
But Lu Li didn’t pursue the matter further—after all, he was the one who had tricked her.
“By the way, there’s a news article here you should check out.” Lu Li handed the tablet computer to Ekaterina.
