Eevee just finished bathing.
The filthy fur was already groomed, revealing light yellow fur and the neck's pale white ruff.
Droplets clung to the forehead fur. Eevee shook its head, somewhat bewilderedly glancing at the mirror, and immediately was frightened backwards several steps.
"Idiot." Lu Ye laughed heartily.
"Eevui!"
Eevee glared fiercely at Lu Ye, but that adorable appearance genuinely lacked any lethality, only becoming more endearing.
Lu Ye specifically grabbed its soft paw pads, wanting to trim nails, but its fierce resistance forced him to abandon the idea.
"I was just afraid of them embedding into flesh." Lu Ye clicked his tongue.
Currently, Eevee had returned to Lu Ye's remembered adorable appearance, eyes appearing sharper.
To avoid accidents during breeding, Lu Ye stroked his chin, opening the chat group.
"How to breed Eevee?"
Brock responded first. "Mr Lu, did you capture an Eevee?"
"Yes, do not know how to breed it, so somewhat troubled."
Brock also nodded empathetically.
"Eevee currently has eight evolution forms. Each form's breeding method differs. Truly troublesome!"
"Little Eevee! (Eevee rolling cutely.jpg)" Yellow was online, being cute.
"Ara, what evolution form does Teacher Lu plan?" Blue smiled.
"If you need Evolution Stones, I can sell them cheaply."
Lu Ye looked skyward, thinking about his fierce little Eevee.
Evolving into Unique King Flareon seemed a decent choice.
Winter could hug fiery red fur for warmth, could even wrap Flareon around the neck, or use it as a foot warmer.
Thinking about it made his heart race!
"How much are Evolution Stones?"
"Umm, ordinary quality around 600,000 yuan. More expensive ones reach millions. Teacher Lu, which do you want?"
Lu Ye opened his mouth wide.
I cannot afford any kind!
Lorelei interjected. "Friendship evolution also works. Red's Abu is quite cute, too."
Green's eyelid twitched.
You all call Abu, whose Shadow Ball could explode entire small mountains, cute?!
Watching the topic gradually derailing, Lu Ye coughed lightly. "I think we should respect Eevee's own will."
Brock tensed his face, nodding seriously.
Respecting Pokémon's own will.
Was this Teacher Lu's breeding philosophy?
Indeed, compared to methods that only emphasised battle power, this represented quite advanced and profound insights.
"Although insignificant, I can share some Eevee breeding cases," Brock said.
Brock possessed a silently contributing personality. Since Lu Ye already gained his recognition, he naturally would not require any compensation.
Lu Ye's eyes brightened. "Thank you so much!"
[File 'Eevee Breeding Examples' received!]
Brock's provided examples recorded universal Eevee breeding methods, including diet and living habits.
Training content was not mentioned, as each Eevee's evolution direction differed; emphasis also differed.
Lu Ye seriously reviewed the file, occasionally nodding.
"Umm, completely incomprehensible."
The content was quite profound. Lu Ye's reading comprehension struggled to digest it.
However, Lu Ye also gained some insights.
Eevee was omnivorous, its diet including berries, raw meat, grains, etc.
Breeders generally carefully prepared Eevee's diet. More extravagant choices used Poké Blocks for feeding.
"Hmm? Using Poké Blocks works?"
Lu Ye raised his eyebrows.
"Then I am reassured!"
In other aspects, Lu Ye was perhaps completely amateur.
However, regarding Poké Blocks, even Brock might not match Lu Ye's expertise!
Breeding method settled. The training method remained unaddressed.
However, Lu Ye never planned to become a trainer anyway.
Eevee could not possibly train itself like Haunter, right?
How could that be possible!
One Pokémon was already absurd. Adding a second?
Confidently walking from the room, Lu Ye froze on the spot.
Haunter was lecturing Eevee.
"Kekeke!"
Haunter somehow produced a blackboard, covered with extremely sloppy stick figures, completely unidentifiable.
"Eevui?"
Eevee listened extremely seriously while nodding, occasionally asking questions.
"Kekeke!"
Haunter nodded, displaying a teachable expression.
Lu Ye sat aside holding tea, expression quite complex.
Did something get mixed up somewhere?
Eevee indeed was not training itself.
However, why was Haunter training Eevee?
You training yourself was acceptable. Now you are pulling Eevee into training?!
His chest began vaguely aching.
Lu Ye supported his forehead, sighing deeply.
"No problem, these are minor issues."
"What use is Haunter's teaching? Could Eevee really learn new moves?"
"Eevui!"
Just then, Eevee suddenly raised its head.
A faintly visible light halo separated from its body, gradually forming another identical Eevee.
Lu Ye's eyes widened.
No way?
Could this genuinely be the Substitute move?!
"Eevui."
Although maintained under two seconds, this was genuinely Substitute move.
Eevee's entire body was sweaty, panting heavily, yet its eyes were filled with excitement.
"Kekeke."
Haunter nodded, gratified, displaying a wistful expression, even wiping moved tears from eye corners.
This is my most proficiently used Substitute technique.
Now I have passed it to you, little Eevee!
Too many points to complain about. Lu Ye momentarily did not know how to start.
"This is too hard for me."
Although Pokémon indeed could mutually teach moves, which afternoon mastered Substitute so quickly?
Was this teacher teaching well, or was this student's talent too high?
One backstabbing me was acceptable.
Now adding a second?!
"Eevui!"
Seeing Lu Ye, Eevee rarely appeared somewhat excited, running over and showing newly learned moves to Lu Ye.
Lu Ye reluctantly smiled, patting Eevee's head. "You did wonderfully!"
"Eevui (′▽`〃)"
Suddenly seeming to realise something, Eevee's entire body stiffened, disdainfully turning its face aside, but its swaying tail deeply betrayed it.
Lu Ye exhaled a long breath.
I clearly did not want to become a trainer.
However, why were my Pokémon, one by one, more enthusiastic than me?
While Lu Ye was spacing out, Eevee secretly glanced at Lu Ye.
For different Pokémon, battle meanings differed.
On the back mountain, Eevee fought for survival, forced into continuous battles.
Now, Lu Ye enabled Eevee to open a new life, finding its own meaning.
Continuously battling, becoming stronger, and becoming his sharpest blade.
Not only surpassing Haunter, but also surpassing all other Pokémon.
Eevee silently watched Lu Ye, eyes gradually growing determined.
I will definitely make him the strongest trainer!