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"I'm not being indecisive. I have my own ideas. Don't worry, I won't embarrass you."
Jiang Chen explained to Jiang Yuan.
Jiang Yuan nodded. He also knew that Jiang Chen had always been very opinionated.
"By the way, I've awakened Aura Power. This is also why I want a Riolu. Dad, can you help me get some training methods for Aura Power?"
Currently, Jiang Chen's Aura Power was still very weak, and he didn't know how to strengthen his aura.
"You've awakened Aura Power?" A look of pleasant surprise appeared on Jiang Yuan's face.
He had learned about Aura Power from information found in ruins, but to date, the number of people in the world who had awakened Aura Power could be counted on one hand.
"Doesn't that mean my son can become an Aura Guardian?"
Xie Yulan was equally surprised and delighted.
"Mom, I don't want to be called an Aura Guardian by others."
Jiang Chen quickly said. Sir Aaron was hailed as an Aura Guardian because he sacrificed himself. Jiang Chen didn't have such a noble sentiment of sacrificing himself for others.
"Right, right, right, just be an Aura User. Forget about being an Aura Guardian."
Aura Guardians were famous, enviable, right? But it came at the cost of one's life.
"Then we absolutely must help you get a Riolu with good talent."
Jiang Yuan frowned in thought.
Getting a Riolu wasn't difficult for him, but what was truly difficult was getting a Riolu with good talent.
"Actually, it doesn't matter if the talent is a bit worse."
Jiang Chen's system had items to improve talent potential, but the price wasn't cheap; it required a lot of points.
"That won't do. Talent is too important for a Pokémon."
Jiang Yuan knew this deeply. Why were Elite Four members and Champions so few? Apart from the difficult assessments, it was because there were too few talented Pokémon.
For example, among his six main Pokémon, apart from Dragonite, Charizard, and Salamence, the other three Pokémon had already reached their peak.
They would never be able to reach Champion level in this lifetime. If he wanted to advance further in the future, he could only capture more talented Pokémon and train them.
Pokémon with good talent grew quickly and had great future prospects, while Pokémon with poor talent grew slowly and had no future.
"I do have some connections. I can't guarantee getting you a Riolu with Champion potential, but at least one with Elite Four potential."
Even if it meant owing some favors, he had to get it.
"Then I'll look forward to your good news, Dad."
"Sir, Madam, Young Master, the food is ready."
Ning Ya walked over and said. She was the family's housekeeper. Usually, because his father and mother were quite busy, Ning Ya took care of Jiang Chen most of the time.
Furthermore, Ning Ya was also a Pokémon Breeder; she fed all the Pokémon in the house.
There were quite a few Pokémon in the house; all the Pokémon his father had captured when he was young were at home.
To introduce, Jiang Chen's home was very large. Not to mention the courtyard in front, which was almost the size of a football field, the mountain behind it also belonged to Jiang Chen's family.
Those Pokémon Jiang Yuan had captured that couldn't become his main team, apart from selecting some stronger ones to form a second team, the rest all lived on the back mountain.
After dinner, Jiang Yuan gave Jiang Chen a notebook. Don't underestimate it just because it was a notebook; it was actually priceless.
This notebook recorded some battle tactics and some methods for training Pokémon.
The notes of an Elite Four member were more valuable than a pseudo-legendary. Having this could save one from many detours.
The next day, his father left early in the morning, and his mother also went to work.
"Sister Ning Ya, please take me to school."
Jiang Chen hung the Poké Ball on his waist.
"Okay, Young Master."
Ning Ya drove the car, taking Jiang Chen to school.
In school, Jiang Chen was quite famous. After all, as the son of an Elite Four member, he received considerable attention.
Moreover, Jiang Chen was also handsome. His parents both had good genes, so of course, he wouldn't be bad. And his grades in school were also among the top.
"Young Master, I'm heading back."
"Sister Ning Ya, that Pokémon egg in my room, please help me take good care of it."
That was a Shiny Ralts. Shiny Pokémon were alternately colored. In their own kind, they were often unpopular because they were different, but such Pokémon were usually quite special. To put it bluntly, they had mutated.
Mutations could be for the better, or they could be for the worse.
This kind of thing depended on luck.
After giving his instructions, Jiang Chen entered the school. It was clear that the classmates in his class were all very excited today.
For most students, today was the moment they would own their own Pokémon.
Tianhai City's Tianhai Pokémon Academy was renowned throughout the country, second only to the Imperial Capital Pokémon Academy.
Students with good grades were placed in the elite class, while those with poor grades were in the ordinary class. Jiang Chen was a member of the elite class.
"Jiang Chen, what are you planning to choose?"
As soon as he sat down, Jiang Chen's deskmate, Zhao Qian, asked him.
"It's a secret. You'll know after I've chosen."
Jiang Chen had a mysterious look on his face.
"Everyone, please be quiet. Those whose names I call, follow me to the school's breeding house."
At this moment, their homeroom teacher walked in, holding a list.
"Gao Ping."
"Ling Wanqiu."
"Jiang Chen."
"Zhao Qian."
"..."
Looking at the twenty-odd students whose names had been called, the homeroom teacher said with a chuckle, "Follow me."
These people whose names were called were all eligible to receive a starter Pokémon Yu Sanjia literally "the three honored families," referring to the traditional starter choices.
To receive a starter Pokémon, one needed to pay 100,000 League Coins every year since birth to be able to receive one at the age of fifteen.
It could be said this was a privilege of the rich. Ordinary people couldn't afford this fee. Those who paid 10,000 League Coins annually could receive Pokémon like Sandshrew, Nidoran♂, or Geodude.
As for those who hadn't paid a dime, sorry, you'd have to provide your own Pokémon; the school wouldn't provide one.
This world was like this; reality was so cruel.
The starting points for rich people and poor people were completely different.
Did ordinary people have a chance? Of course, it wasn't impossible. If your grades were exceptionally good and the school thought highly of you, the school might reward you with a starter Pokémon.
This was an investment in talent. If they truly could grow, it would benefit both the school and the country.
"This time, the choices are Charmander, Squirtle, Bulbasaur, Treecko, Torchic, and Mudkip."
The homeroom teacher informed Jiang Chen and the others.
"It's a pity. Actually, I like Chimchar the most."
Zhao Qian had a regretful expression.
After Chimchar evolved into Infernape, it was both cool and strong. Zhao Qian particularly liked it.
"Torchic is not bad either. Its final evolution, like Infernape, is Fire/Fighting-type."
Jiang Chen pointed at Torchic. After evolving into Blaziken, its dual attack stats were very high; it was indeed a good choice.
Quickly looking through them, Jiang Chen's gaze landed on a Squirtle.
[Squirtle]
Gender: Male
Strength: Ordinary, first rank
Talent Potential: Elite Four
Type: Water
Ability: Torrent
Moves: Tackle, Withdraw, Water Gun
"Teacher, I choose this Squirtle."
Without hesitation, Jiang Chen chose this Squirtle. Although he preferred Charmander, reality required a more rational approach. This Squirtle here had the best talent. Squirtle wasn't bad either.