Chapter 48

The evolved Combusken now weighed several dozen jin, but Su Yu could still handle it.

He placed Combusken in the resting area and laid him down flat.

At that moment, Su Yu discovered he had actually received a notification.

[Combusken self-trained and gained 1000 experience points!]

[Combusken has sufficient experience and has leveled up to Lv19!]

[Shinx self-trained and gained 400 experience points!]

Indeed, Pokémon could gain experience not only through victorious battles but even through daily training.

"Don't worry, Combusken is just exhausted. He'll be fine after resting for a while."

Hong Wu walked over, his face filled with shock.

He had never heard of a Pokémon capable of completing Level 4 training while only in its teens in terms of level.

This simply overturned his entire understanding!

Having watched the entire process, he couldn't help but feel respect for Combusken.

He had rarely seen such a tenacious Pokémon, even in his own experience.

Powerful, persevering, and unwilling to admit defeat! From Combusken, Hong Wu seemed to glimpse a realm he had never stepped into!!

Taking advantage of the fact that both of Su Yu's Pokémon were resting, Hong Wu decided to discuss the matter of a successor with Su Yu.

At this moment, he could not be more satisfied with Su Yu.

He had never encountered a trainer with such luck, strength, and sense of responsibility.

It could be said that Su Yu was the successor destined for him.

"Su Yu, I wonder if you would be willing to become my successor," Hong Wu said.

"What is a successor?" Su Yu asked, puzzled.

He had never heard of this title before.

"To reward every trainer who has ever reached the strength of an Elite Four member or above, the League has prepared a quota called 'Successor' for each of them."

"You can understand it as being a disciple of an Elite Four member."

"Successors are nominated by us retired Elite Four members."

"Once you become a Successor, it is equivalent to having an official position within the League."

"A Successor not only receives a monthly salary of 10,000 League Coins but can also obtain certain items through the League that are unavailable on the open market."

"Of course, there are other benefits, such as skipping the queue when treating Pokémon at Pokémon Centers and receiving discounts when purchasing Pokémon Eggs..."

"The Elite Four member who nominates him also benefits; the stronger the Successor, the more generous the rewards the nominator receives."

"It is roughly such a mutually beneficial relationship."

Hong Wu gave Su Yu a general explanation of what a Successor was.

Su Yu understood clearly; essentially, this was a method the League used to encourage retired veteran Elite Four members to recommend top-tier talent to the League.

"Actually, becoming a Successor is a minor matter; what I hope for more is that you become one of our Xia Country's Champions. This is also my wish."

Speaking to this point, Hong Wu's eyes sparkled with intensity.

"I wonder, are you willing?"

Su Yu nodded; this was precisely why he had come here.

He just hadn't expected to learn about the matter of the Successor as well.

Becoming a Successor offered so many benefits that Su Yu naturally agreed.

Moreover, an old Elite Four member like Hong Wu, who valued talent over family background, was someone one could meet only by chance and could not be sought after.

Seeing Su Yu agree, Hong Wu's face broke into a smile, his joy impossible to hide.

"In a few days, I will go to the League to register your information, and then you will officially be a person of the League."

"The Successor license will also be processed at that time."

"The two of us are now essentially master and disciple. Since I am much older than you, just call me Uncle Hong."

"Uncle Hong, I'll be troubling you from now on. Actually, my goal is also to become a Champion," Su Yu said with a smile.

Hong Wu looked at Su Yu's face, feeling increasingly satisfied the more he looked.

"Since you have become my Successor, I naturally cannot hold anything back. Come with me; I have some small gifts for you."

Su Yu nodded and took a deep breath.

Today had arrived at a critical moment: a gift from a veteran Elite Four member.

Hong Wu picked up his phone and dialed a number.

Shortly after, an assistant entered carrying two boxes.

After approaching, the assistant placed the boxes in front of Su Yu.

"In my entire life, I haven't accumulated many good things; I just hope you won't mind. Inside these two boxes are two held items. One is the Electric-type held item Magnet, and the other is the Water-type held item Sea Incense."

"In all my life, I never accumulated anything valuable; I only hope you won't despise it. Inside these two boxes are two secret treasures: one is the Electric-type secret treasure, the Magnet, and the other is the Water-type secret treasure, the Sea Tide Incense."

Giving away two held items directly; this was the confidence of an Elite Four member.

There was not a trace of pain on his face, as if he were giving away nothing more than ordinary items.

Hearing this, Su Yu was slightly stunned; he had known Hong Wu would give him a held item.

But he hadn't expected it to be two held items directly.

Even though Hong Wu had once been an Elite Four member, two held items were not something one could simply pull out at will.

After speaking, Hong Wu lifted the cloth covering the boxes, revealing the Magnet and the Sea Incense, the two held items!

Hong Wu said with some regret, "It's a pity I don't have the Fire-type held item Charcoal; otherwise, giving it to Combusken would definitely allow his strength to rise another step."

King King Hongwu said with some regret, "It's a pity there's no fire-type treasure, Fire Charcoal; otherwise, giving it to Li Zhuangji would definitely raise his strength by another level."

Hong Wu held Su Yu's Machamp Chicken in very high regard.

Thus, he let out a sigh of emotion.

"Uncle Hong, there is no need for regret; gaining it is my fate, losing it is my fortune. Even without a fire-type treasure, I believe Machamp Chicken can still become the strongest."

Su Yu stated firmly, "Moreover, the gift Uncle Hong gave is already precious enough; I almost dare not accept it."

"Having such thoughts satisfies me greatly. As for these two treasures, do not worry about them.

These are merely external possessions; only with them can you walk faster and farther."

Hong Wu smiled and nodded as he spoke.

063: Consuming the Treasures! Shinx Evolves!

Hearing this, Su Yu's face showed determination as he accepted the two treasures.

"Since Uncle Hong has said so, I will definitely not disappoint him."

Su Yu looked at the two treasures and began to ponder in his heart.

One was a magnet; Su Yu decided to give it to Shinx.

After all, Shinx currently possessed only Elite-level talent; with the magnet, he would absolutely be able to promote to Champion-level talent!

Furthermore, Shinx had undergone such long training that his foundation was extremely solid.

Giving him the treasure meant there was no fear of wasting his potential.

As for the Tide Incense, Su Yu thought for a moment and decided to give it to Feebas.

However, it would only be used once her beauty stat was sufficient.

In this way, Feebas would be able to evolve into Milotic.

Originally, Su Yu had planned to increase Feebas's beauty by feeding her Golden Pillow Fruits.

But now that he had become Hong Wu's successor, he could directly purchase Beauty Scales!

"Uncle Hong, do you know where in the Alliance one can buy Beauty Scales?"

Su Yu asked aloud.

"Beauty Scales?" Hong Wu began to ponder. "Are those the scales from a Milotic? Could it be that you intend to raise a Milotic?"

Su Yu nodded. "That's correct."

"I do not know where to find Beauty Scales, but I can introduce you to someone who owns a Milotic. She should have some; I will ask her for you when the time comes."

"Then I trouble you, Uncle Hong," Su Yu said gratefully.

"It is no trouble."

Hong Wu smiled kindly. "In that case, I will not disturb you further; you may arrange your Pokémon training as you see fit."