Chapter 52

The evolved Combusken already weighed several dozen pounds, but Su Yu could handle it.

He placed the Combusken in the resting area and let it lie flat.

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

【Combusken self-trained and gained 1000 experience points!】

【Combusken has sufficient experience and leveled up to Lv19!】

【Shinx self-trained and gained 400 experience points!】

Sure enough, Pokémon not only gain experience through winning battles, but even daily training can also yield experience points.

"Don't worry, the Combusken is just exhausted. It will be fine after resting for a while."

Hong Wu walked over, his face full of shock.

He had never heard of a Pokémon being able to pass fourth-level training while only at level ten-plus!

This simply overturned his understanding!

Having watched the whole process, he couldn't help but develop respect for the Combusken.

He hadn't seen many Pokémon as tenacious as this one.

Powerful, perseverant, and unyielding! From the Combusken, Hong Wu seemed to see 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 couldn't be more satisfied with Su Yu.

He had never seen a trainer with such good fortune, strength, and sense of responsibility.

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

"Su Yu, I wonder if you are willing to become my successor."

Hong Wu said.

"What is a successor?" Su Yu asked in confusion.

He had never heard of this title before.

"To reward every trainer who has reached the strength of a Champion or higher, the Alliance prepares a quota called a successor."

"You can understand it as a disciple of a Champion."

"Successors are recommended by us retired Champions."

"After becoming a successor, it's equivalent to having a formal position within the Alliance."

"Successors can not only receive a monthly salary of 10,000 Alliance coins but can also obtain some items through the Alliance that cannot be bought on the market."

"Of course, there are other benefits, such as not having to wait in line when taking Pokémon to the Pokémon Hospital for treatment, and getting discounts when purchasing Pokémon eggs, etc..."

"And the Champion who recommends them also benefits; the stronger the successor, the more generous the rewards the recommender receives."

"It's roughly a mutually beneficial relationship like this."

Hong Wu gave Su Yu a rough explanation of what a successor was.

Su Yu understood; roughly speaking, this was a way for the Alliance to encourage retired old Champions to recommend top-tier talent to the Alliance.

"Actually, being a successor is just a small matter; I hope even more that you can become one of the Champions of our Xia Kingdom. This is also my wish."

When Hong Wu spoke to this point, his eyes were bright and spirited.

"I wonder, are you willing?"

Su Yu nodded; he came here for this very reason.

He just didn't expect to also learn about the matter of successors.

Becoming a successor had so many benefits, so Su Yu naturally agreed.

Moreover, an old Champion like Hong Wu who didn't value family background but only valued talent was rare and hard to find.

Seeing Su Yu agree, Hong Wu was all smiles, and the joy on his face couldn't be hidden at all.

"In a few days, I will go to the Alliance to register your information, and by then, you will be an official member of the Alliance."

"The successor's license will also be processed by then."

"The two of us can now be considered to have a master-disciple relationship; I am much older than you, so you can just call me Uncle Hong."

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

Hong Wu looked at Su Yu's face, and the more he looked, the more satisfied he became.

"Since you have become my successor, I naturally cannot hide anything from you. Come with me; I have some small gifts for you."

Su Yu nodded and took a deep breath.

Today had also reached a critical moment: a gift from an old Champion.

Hong Wu picked up his phone and dialed a number.

After a short while, an assistant walked in carrying two boxes.

After the assistant came over, he placed the boxes in front of Su Yu.

"In my life, I haven't saved up many good things, so I just hope you won't mind. In these two boxes are two secret treasures. One is the Electric-type secret treasure Magnet, and the other is the Water-type secret treasure Sea Incense."

Hong Wu said with a smile.

Giving away two secret treasures directly—this is the confidence of a Champion.

There wasn't a trace of heartache on his face, as if what he was giving away were just ordinary items.

Su Yu was slightly stunned upon hearing this; he knew Hong Wu would give him secret treasures.

But he didn't expect it to be two secret treasures directly.

Even if Hong Wu was once a Champion, two secret treasures weren't something one could just take out at will.

After speaking, Hong Wu opened the cloth on the boxes, and inside were indeed the two secret treasures: the Magnet and the Sea Incense!

Hong Wu said with some regret, "It's a pity there's no Fire-type secret treasure Charcoal; otherwise, giving it to the Combusken would definitely allow its strength to rise to another level."

Hong Wu thought very highly of Su Yu's Combusken.

Therefore, he expressed his sentiment.

"Uncle Hong, there's no need to regret. What is gained is my fate, what is lost is my fortune. Even without a Fire-type secret treasure, I believe the Combusken can still become the strongest."

Su Yu said firmly, "Moreover, the gifts Uncle Hong gave are already valuable enough; I'm almost afraid to accept them."

"I am very satisfied that you have this mindset. As for these two secret treasures, don't worry about it.

These are just external objects; having them will help you go faster and further."

Hong Wu nodded with a smile and said.

063: Consuming Secret Treasures! Shinx Evolves!

Upon hearing this, Su Yu took the two secret treasures with a determined look.

"Since Uncle Hong has said so, I will definitely not let Uncle Hong down."

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

For the Magnet, Su Yu decided to give it to the Shinx.

After all, the Shinx only has quasi-Champion talent right now; with the Magnet, it will definitely be able to advance to Champion talent!

And the Shinx's foundation is very solid after such long training.

Giving it a secret treasure, there's no need to fear that it will waste the aptitude.

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

It's just that it will have to wait until its beauty is sufficient before using it.

This way, the Feebas will be able to evolve into a Milotic.

Originally, Su Yu was prepared to increase the Feebas's beauty by feeding it Gold-Pillow Berries.

But after becoming Hong Wu's successor, he could directly purchase Beauty Scales!

"Uncle Hong, do you know where Beauty Scales are sold in the Alliance?"

Su Yu asked.

"Beauty Scales?" Hong Wu began to ponder, "Are those the scales on a Milotic's body? Are you planning to raise a Milotic?"

Su Yu nodded, "That's right."

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

"Then I'll be troubling you, Uncle Hong." Su Yu thanked him.

"It's no problem."

Hong Wu smiled kindly, "Then next, I won't disturb you anymore; you can arrange your own Pokémon training."