Chapter 157: True Passion
“Water is magical. It can nourish all things and pass through everything. It can be calm as a mirror or violent as a tide.
The secret technique of our Shuibo Gym follows the route of water’s violence, which is exactly opposite to the Water Attribute Family, one of the Eighteen Great Attribute Families.”
Listening to the teacher’s words, Yu Lili was full of excitement.
“So Master wants to teach me this?” Yu Lili asked impatiently.
The Shuibo Gym Leader shook her head: “No, you must first learn Water Pulse and Surf first. These are the basic conditions for entry into the Shuibo secret techniques.”
Yu Lili nodded. Secret techniques were not so easy to master, and she had long been mentally prepared for that.
………..
Nearing 4 p.m., Qu Zhengyi’s call finally came.
Yao Yifei had arrived in Nandu City and said she wanted to meet Lu Li.
This was a two-way interview, just like a blind date.
After following the directions to the coffee shop Qu Zhengyi mentioned, Lu Li saw Yao Yifei in the coffee shop’s Sky Garden.
The sunset sprinkled on her face, like a lotus just blooming, elegant and otherworldly; her eyes were deep as if they held the entire sky, shimmering with wisdom and gentle radiance.
Yao Yifei’s beauty was not just exquisite on the surface, but a spiritual charm emanating from within.
Squatting beside her was a pink Pokémon. Sylveon’s body was mainly white, with its head, ears, tail, and the lower parts of its legs being pink, and the insides of its ears blue.
The Sylveon’s eyes were light blue, with a bow on its left ear and one on its neck. Each bow had two ribbons, with the colors at the ribbon ends being pink, dark blue, and light blue in sequence.
Elegant and beautiful.
By the time Lu Li arrived, Yao Yifei had already begun sizing up the youth before her.
Even having seen many outstanding Coordinators, Yao Yifei had to admit she had never met anyone with the same temperament as Lu Li.
It was a transcendent temperament. She had been like this youth in her youth, like a lotus in the mud, seemingly at odds with the entire world.
On first impression, she was quite satisfied with the youth before her.
But appearance was secondary. Having been beaten down by society, Yao Yifei knew well that the core was what lay within.
“Yao Yifei, pleased to meet you, youth.”
Yao Yifei greeted with a smile.
“Pleased to meet you, Yao Museum Master.” Lu Li also nodded politely.
“Sit.”
Yao Yifei pointed to the bamboo chair across from her and said.
Lu Li wiped the chair and sat down. A cup of pink coffee was placed on it.
“You want me to become your Guardian?” Yao Yifei asked.
Lu Li nodded.
“Why?” Yao Yifei countered.
After taking a light sip of the coffee, Lu Li smiled and asked: “Are you asking why I chose you, or why you should help me?”
“Both questions are what I want to ask.” Yao Yifei nodded.
“First, because you’re young and beautiful—after all, having a great beauty by my side is pretty good. Second, the attribute issue. Finally… I’m a Breeder.” Lu Li said earnestly and sincerely.
Hearing this, Yao Yifei chuckled lightly and teased: “The last one is the key, right?”
Lu Li nodded noncommittally.
With the corners of her mouth slightly upturned, Yao Yifei teased: “What about the second question?”
“Because in the entire Jiuzhou Region, even the Asian Alliance, there is no Rookie Trainer stronger than me.” Lu Li said with absolute confidence.
Lu Li’s tone was firm, as if stating a fact.
“From an Investor’s perspective, you possess all the qualities worth investing in, but from an Investor’s perspective, I need to know the authenticity of what you say.”
Sometime unbeknownst to him, Yao Yifei had a Poké Ball in her hand, which she rolled back and forth on the table.
“So, let’s have a battle. I prefer to let actions speak now.” Yao Yifei invited.
“No problem.” Lu Li nodded.
Lu Li never shied away from a Trainer’s challenge.
Even if the opponent was a Gym Level Trainer.
“Don’t resist.”
After Yao Yifei spoke, Lu Li felt himself enveloped by Psychic Power.
In almost the blink of an eye, Lu Li found himself on a Battlefield.
And standing beside Yao Yifei was a purple Pokémon.
Its fur and eyes were purple, with a red gem on its head. From afar, it looked like a small feline.
This Pokémon’s identity was self-evident.
Espeon!
Also one of Eevee’s evolution forms.
Most importantly, the Espeon before him was actually Early Gym Level!
“What’s going on? Why…”
Lu Li’s mind was already in turmoil. The appearance of this Espeon had caught him off guard.
At this point, Lu Li was already considering finding a different Guardian.
While Lu Li was both shocked and regretful, Yao Yifei tossed out the Poké Ball from her hand.
“I remember your strongest Pokémon is Milotic, right? Then let’s compare playing with water.” After Yao Yifei spoke, a brand-new Pokémon appeared on the Battlefield.
It was a blue-bodied Pokémon with white structures on its neck and ears like fish fins.
Vaporeon!
The Vaporeon was only Mid-Elite Level, but Lu Li felt even more depressed.
Adding the previous Sylveon and Espeon, plus the Eevee on the field, Yao Yifei had already brought out three Eevee evolutions.
“Surprised?”
Yao Yifei asked with a smile.
Lu Li nodded.
He was indeed quite surprised. Yao Yifei’s lineup was too oddball— even more so than this cheating Breeder.
“The reason 99% of Trainers in this world become Trainers is not because they love Pokémon, but simply to pursue Power.
My initial reason for becoming a Trainer wasn’t to become strong; it was simply because I loved Pokémon. From age 6, the gifts I asked my family for were all Eevee.”
Yao Yifei across from him spoke freely about her past.
“When I realized the importance of strength, I chose Flying Type, but unfortunately it was already too late. Still, I don’t regret it—at least my Pokémon and I are quite happy.”
Lu Li disagreed inwardly. No matter how movingly Yao Yifei put it, one thing was undeniable.
That was that she still desired to grow stronger, so she was no different from those who became Trainers for power.
“The reason I applied to become a Guardian isn’t to gain greater power myself; I just want them to become stronger. I don’t want them to be bullied by other Pokémon or Trainers after I die.” After Yao Yifei finished, she looked at Lu Li seriously.
“Come on! Prove your future to me.” Yao Yifei shouted.
Without replying, Lu Li sent out Milotic.
Lu Li could tell—this woman was a Pokémon obsessive. At 30, she was already worrying about her Pokémon after her death.
No wonder her route was so chaotic, yet her bond with her Pokémon was so deep and peculiar.
