Chapter 283: The Confident Three Girls, Each Thinking They’re Miles Ahead
“Lost, this arrogant Dragon Envoy lost really fast.”
“And this time she lost even more miserably than last time, the gap between the two is getting bigger and bigger.”
“As expected of the male god I fancy.”
Some busybodies in the spectator stands started gloating.
Most of them were female students. Long Ying was unpopular among the girls, especially after she got close to Lu Li, she became even more unpopular.
After spraying Deino with Burn Heal Spray, Long Ying stood up and proactively said, “You’re really amazing, shall we chat?”
This time, Long Ying might really have been convinced. Now she finally had no trace of her previous arrogance and unruliness, only heartfelt admiration?
At least that’s how it seemed to Lu Li.
Before, the way Long Ying looked at him was like a hunter spotting a powerful prey, her eyes full of excitement and eagerness to try.
But now, Lu Li saw six words in her eyes.
Be honest, beg for mercy.
This proud Dragon Girl was ultimately conquered by his absolute strength.
Lu Li suddenly somewhat understood those conquerors who longed to conquer the world and conquer women.
The feeling of conquering such an unruly existence was too fulfilling.
Lu Li did not refuse, but curiously followed her back to the villa.
At Kyushu University, Long Ying had her own separate dorm, which could even be called a single villa. There was even a large yard outside the villa, which could be used as a training field and battlefield.
After entering the villa with Long Ying, she proactively poured a cup of tea for Lu Li. Long Ying suddenly became refined and courteous, and Lu Li really wasn’t quite used to it.
After lightly sipping the tea, Lu Li raised his eyebrows, then said nonchalantly, “Long Ying, if you have something to say, just say it directly. I still need to go to the library.”
Lu Li’s small gesture did not escape Long Ying’s notice.
Long Ying smiled brightly and said, “Aren’t you curious right now what you drank?”
Hearing this, Lu Li sighed inwardly.
The tea Long Ying gave him to drink was very unusual. It wasn’t that Long Ying had drugged the tea—no, in a sense, Long Ying had indeed added something to the tea.
The tea Long Ying gave him to drink actually had the effect of strengthening the body. Although the effect wasn’t very obvious, if accumulated over time, the improvement would be very significant.
This thing was a bit like Royal Jelly, but this special tea seemed to only affect the body.
Lu Li, having been seen through, didn’t flinch and directly asked, “Alright, this tea seems to be able to strengthen the body. Does this special thing work on Pokémon?”
“It only works on newborn stage Pokémon, but the effect is just so-so, not as good as Moo Moo Milk. This is mainly beneficial to the human body,” Long Ying said with a smile.
Lu Li nodded thoughtfully, then asked, “Is this part of the reason why your Imperial Dragon Family has physical fitness beyond ordinary people?”
“Part of it,” Long Ying shrugged, then explained, “This special tea leaf was nurtured by a Master Breeder in our family. Under the influence of Dragon Aura, ordinary tea leaves mutated and gained this special effect.”
Lu Li nodded. This might be unbelievable in the Pokémon World, but in the eyes of Lu Li, a cultivator who grasped Cultivation Hundred Arts, this tea was just so-so.
If it was just for strengthening ordinary people’s bodies, he could now come up with at least a hundred non-repeating methods.
“So… what’s the purpose of calling me here? Just to make tea?” Lu Li asked in return.
Long Ying shook her head and explained, “I’m just showing you the foundation of our Imperial Dragon Family.”
“And then?”
After Lu Li finished speaking, he looked at Long Ying.
Behavior like first displaying one’s own value often meant that the other party would definitely have a request next.
Long Ying didn’t hide her purpose anymore and directly said, “I found that you’re quite skilled in nurturing Pokémon. Are you interested in nurturing Pokémon for me? You can name any price.”
Hearing this, Lu Li instantly understood.
Long Ying’s purpose was within his expectations.
In outsiders’ eyes, Lu Li had always positioned himself as a Breeder, so it was normal for Long Ying to ask him to help nurture Pokémon.
If he really agreed to her request, it would mean that she would live with him for a long time afterward.
After all, Long Ying still needed to build bonds with the Pokémon and couldn’t foster them with him long-term.
This was exactly what Lu Li couldn’t accept right now.
Lu Li refused with some apology, “Sorry, I don’t have extra energy right now to nurture other Pokémon.”
The rejected Long Ying didn’t feel dejected, but persistently asked, “You won’t even hear my offer?”
Lu Li quietly looked at her, with an expression of ‘please start your performance.’
“The Freshman Competition championship will definitely be yours. At that time, you’ll enter the Dragon Island Secret Realm. If you’re willing to help me nurture Pokémon, I can take you to the core of the Dragon Island Secret Realm, the real Dragon Island.” Long Ying looked at Lu Li with full sincerity in her eyes.
This price was quite high. After all, Dragon Island was the core place of the Imperial Dragon Family.
Lu Li narrowed his eyes and probed, “Does your family know about this condition you’re proposing?”
He didn’t know if Dragon Island involved any deity, nor was he sure if he could divine the location of Dragon Island. Even if he divined it through divination, Lu Li wasn’t sure the Dragon Family would let him enter the real Dragon Island.
Long Ying said with utmost sincerity, “I can still make decisions on this small matter. As long as you’re willing to become my Breeder, I’ll take you into the real Dragon Island.”
Lu Li didn’t reply, but gently tapped the tea cup. This was Lu Li’s habit when thinking.
Regarding Dragon Island, although Lu Li was curious, it wasn’t to the point of necessity. What he truly cared about in entering the Dragon Island Secret Realm was the legendary Dragon Tomb.
Dragon Tomb—this thing was a true treasure land no matter which world it was in.
Treasure lands usually meant piles of heavenly materials and earthly treasures. This was what interested Lu Li the most.
What Lu Li was struggling about now was whether the Dragon Tomb was really on Dragon Island.
As for helping others nurture Pokémon.
Lu Li didn’t have much resistance to it. After all, he was originally a Breeder, whether to outsiders or internally, that’s how he claimed.
What Lu Li cared about was whether he would become enemies with the Dragon Family in the future. Although he didn’t mind helping others nurture Pokémon, he absolutely minded nurturing Pokémon for future enemies.
“And what I just said was the condition. As for your breeding fee.” Long Ying solemnly took out a box.
After opening the box, a silver-white bracelet embedded with Z Pure Crystal lay quietly inside.
Z Bracelet, one of the essential items for using Z-Moves.
The old principal had just given Fire Z, and now Long Ying gave him Z Bracelet. If there was no connection between these two, Lu Li wouldn’t believe it.
After all, there couldn’t be such a coincidence in the world.
Lu Li sneered, “You guys really have a whole set when it comes to giving gifts.”
Long Ying just smiled elegantly, with an expression of ‘if you’ve seen through it, don’t say it out.’
Seeing her like this, if Lu Li still couldn’t see that this was a chain scheme, there would be a problem with his intelligence.
“It’s really hard to refuse remuneration,” Lu Li sighed inwardly.
To make him agree, they had really gone to great lengths.
Knowing he was already in the trap, Lu Li simply stopped struggling: “My energy is limited. I can at most help you nurture one Pokémon incidentally. The expenses for nurturing Pokémon will be on you, and the costs might be higher than you imagine.”
Seeing Lu Li finally relent, the joy on Long Ying’s face could no longer be concealed. The excited Long Ying hurriedly guaranteed, “No problem! No matter how outrageous, I can accept it.”
Lu Li took the opportunity to add, “The nurturing resources also need to be collected by your Dragon Family.”
“No problem.” Long Ying nodded repeatedly.
This was a win-win transaction.
Long Ying gained time and a brighter future, while Lu Li won the present and more resources.
In some sense, Pokémon Breeders make more money than Trainers, especially flexible Breeders.
Not to mention anything else, just having the Trainer bear the nurturing resources alone allows for a lot of leeway.
For example, a monthly nurturing consumption of 500,000—I charge 5 million by multiplying by 10, not excessive, right?
Or, for example, your Pokémon is excellent, and it accidentally mates with one of the Pokémon in my Ecological Park—not excessive, right? As for what to do if Pokémon have children?
Your Pokémon has already gotten a free ride with one in my Ecological Park, and you still want to take the child back? Dream on!
Or, for example, your nurtured Pokémon needs Fire Attribute resources—you have to figure out how to gather them, right? As for why your Water Attribute Pokémon needs Fire Attribute resources?
I can only say you’re not a Breeder and don’t understand the mysteries inside. After all, the right to explain is in the Breeder’s hands.
Anyway, as long as the process satisfies the client, there’s a lot of room for maneuvering in between.
This was also the reason why Lu Li was willing to agree to Long Ying’s Pokémon nurturing request.
“Then shall we first sign a one-year Pokémon nurturing contract?” Long Ying took out a prepared contract from under the table like performing magic.
Lu Li shook his head and refused, “Sign for one month first. My demands might be excessive. Let’s do one month first for you to see the results.”
Hearing this, Long Ying didn’t say much and took out a new contract from the drawer under the table again.
“No problem! Actually, no need to prove anything. I believe you.” Long Ying looked at Lu Li seriously.
Lu Li smiled noncommittally, neither refuting nor saying he believed.
After taking the contract and glancing at the content to confirm there were no issues, Lu Li signed his name on it.
Long Ying happily took the contract with Lu Li’s signature, cheering inwardly, “Plan successful!”
In the Trainer world, destiny often begins this way.
After the two have a common object to care for, they will gradually become familiar, and naturally come together.
“Bitches! Sis is way ahead of you. This time, sis wins again!” Long Ying laughed wildly inwardly, howling to the sky.
From deliberate collision to match to conceding in the match, all this was just part of the plan.
As for the Z Bracelet? That was just a small addition to the plan after the Dragon Family learned that Wen Gongmao had been extorted for compensation.
It would naturally be best if Wen Gongmao really gave the Fire Z Bracelet to Lu Li. Even if not, giving a Z Bracelet wasn’t a loss.
Especially after knowing that Lu Li might be the Divine Trainer who could command deities in the New Continent, any price would be worth it.
At the level of the Dragon Family, what could make them decide to take a gamble was often national fortune, and a new Divine Trainer was national fortune!
The Dragon Family valued Lu Li’s future and potential, and Lu Li valued the Dragon Family’s resources. This could be called a win-win cooperation.
At least that’s how Lu Li saw it. After all, more friends mean more paths, no matter which world. One must have some social graces.
Having taken another big step forward, Long Ying encouraged, “Looking forward to you winning the championship. At that time, I’ll personally take you to the Dragon Island Secret Realm.”
Lu Li also smiled confidently.
To be honest, Lu Li somewhat couldn’t understand the meaning of this Freshman Competition.
Almost everyone with eyes knew that the championship would definitely be his. Even if the school directly gave him the first place reward, no one would say it’s unfair.
Lu Li asked seriously, “What Pokémon do you want me to nurture? So I can go back and do my homework in advance.”
After all, it was the first order, and Lu Li decided to treat it seriously.
“It’s this little guy.” Long Ying took out a Poké Ball and released a silver-gray little Pokémon.
Jangmo-o, and a Gym Level qualification Jangmo-o at that.
Looking at the energetic little guy, Lu Li commented, “Dragon and Fighting Attribute Kommo-o, this is quite suitable for you.”
The Dragon Family’s signature Pokémon was Dragonite. Lu Li suspected that the Pokémon Long Ying had nurtured in advance might be Dratini.
After drinking the tea in the cup in one gulp, Lu Li stood up and said, “I’ll go back and make a nurturing plan. When the Freshman Competition starts, I’ll come find you again.”
“I’ll see you off.” Long Ying also stood up.
After seeing Lu Li out of the villa, Long Ying returned to the living room and impatiently took out her phone to contact the family.
Long Ying asked excitedly, “Big bro! I completed the mission you mentioned. Where’s the reward?”
Listening to the voice on the phone, Long Du comfortingly said indulgently, “Got it, got it. The Secret Treasure will be sent to you tomorrow.”
Afraid that Long Ying wouldn’t take this to heart, Long Du reminded, “For us from Noble Families, it’s not easy to encounter a marriage alliance candidate as excellent as Lu Li. If you really miss it, you’ll have no place to cry then.”
“Don’t worry, big bro!”
“I won’t lose to those hypocritically weak ones.” Long Ying comforted confidently.
Compared to those Young Ladies from Noble Families still plotting how to bump into Lu Li, she, Long Ying, was way ahead. She didn’t even know how she could lose.
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By a coincidence, in the Lu Family Villa.
Yao Yifei confidently comforted her somewhat overly worried mother.
“Don’t worry, Mom!”
“Compared to those scheming vixens, I’m way ahead. I don’t even know how I could lose.”
…………
Extreme Ice Empire.
“Don’t worry, Grandmother.”
“In the ancient words of Kyushu, I’m Little Pudding’s Bole. Compared to those latecomers, I’m way ahead of them. I can’t even find a reason to lose!” Ekaterina guaranteed confidently.
The silver-haired old woman reminded, “Your first goal in going there is to confirm whether he is indeed that Divine Trainer in the New Continent who can control deities.”
Even though Grandmother had said it many times, Ekaterina still asked suspiciously, “Grandmother, are you sure Little Pudding is that Divine Trainer?”
Yefna smiled without speaking.
She was just guessing, but what if?
