Elf: Start with small diamonds, then mutate into Diancie!

The four of them don't even know how to use the Energy Cube Generator!

The three terrified individuals huddled around Shu Hongyuan, chattering amongst themselves about what to do. The cheerful atmosphere among Su Hao and his group of five only fueled their growing anger and fear.

The string in Shu Hongyuan's heart snapped.

He raised his voice and yelled at Su Hao and his group of five, "Are you five ducks? What are you quacking about?!"

His words were like the sound of gunfire announcing the start of war. Although Shi Yi and his three henchmen did not understand what was happening, they charged forward without hesitation!

"What are you guys so arrogant about? You think you've already passed before the exam even started?"

"If I didn't get a perfect score, I wouldn't even dare to take the practical exam. What are you guys so arrogant about?"

"You think you've got the win in the bag so early? Are you cheating?"

The three of them were students who were at the bottom of their class and just coasted along. They had accepted a lot of benefits from Shu Hongyuan before they wholeheartedly followed him. In order to make a good impression, they naturally started criticizing him without thinking.

"Hey, what's wrong with you guys?" He Kun had a short temper, and he naturally wouldn't tolerate these four people coming to cause trouble for no reason.

The three men's blustering but ultimately weak shouts gave Shu Hongyuan strength. In a moment of impulsiveness, he started spewing insults without any regard for logic.

He just wanted to vent his anxiety. Anyway, judging from their clothes, these people didn't seem to be rich, so they would be easy to manipulate!

He directly attacked the person he disliked the most: "Especially you, your 99 points are probably earned by doing shady things with your face, like sleeping with someone. Who do you think you are?"

Then he unleashed a string of extremely vulgar profanities.

Su Hao: "???"

I just arrived and haven't even said a word yet, why are you starting to curse at me?

Am I really that attractive to hatred?!

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Sniper Tree Owl

Chapter 167 Making a Basic Energy Cube

It's hardened, its fists are hardened!

This was the first time Su Hao had been inexplicably picked on since he became a trainer!

Li Xin, He Kun, and Wang Yue were also annoyed by these people who started criticizing for no reason. There were so many people gathered around talking and discussing, why did you come straight to us and start criticizing us?

Meanwhile, Zhao Xing, standing to the side, stared at Shu Hongyuan with an expression that seemed to say, "How dare you!"

After returning to his dormitory, he made a special effort to look up Su Hao's name.

Among the numerous pieces of information, he pinpointed the most recent one.

It was a news item hidden among the many messages on the internet, and it didn't get many views.

The headline reads: "Shocking! Yangcheng High School's gifted students defeat Rongcheng High School in a friendly match!"

The title was very old-fashioned and unremarkable, but Zhao Xing clicked on it and saw the introduction in the press release, only then did he realize how extraordinary Su Hao was.

He hadn't expected that Su Hao, besides that Milotic, also possessed a terrifying Incineroar. According to the press releases praising Su Hao, he also knew that Su Hao was the son of the Fire-type Gym Leader...

How could he dare to do that...?

Just as Su Hao was about to stop indulging this person's foul mouth and was preparing to use his power to shut him up, an undeniable broadcast announcement resounded throughout the entire fourth-floor room.

"The practical examination for entry-level breeders is about to begin. Please prepare accordingly." x3

The broadcast was like a bucket of ice water, instantly extinguishing the arrogance of Shu Hongyuan and his three henchmen.

They suddenly realized that no matter how fiercely they cursed now, if the exam still required them to make things with energy blocks, they would instantly reveal their true colors!

Su Hao hadn't been provoked in a long time. He calmly considered in his mind whether he should go out later, put a sack over his head, and beat these guys up together.

Luckily, the system's store has empty bags of pig feed or urea... I should be able to buy four on credit.

Li Xin tiptoed and patted Su Hao's shoulder reassuringly, whispering, "These guys are just like this at school. I know a good spot nearby where we can ambush them. We'll go and cause them trouble together."

She was also angered by these people who were spewing nonsense.

The others chimed in, "Let's ambush them after the exam."

Su Hao was originally going to tell them that he was fine and not to go and confront them, since the four of them didn't seem to have any connection.

He can have his fun by himself; at worst, he can call his mom to get him out.

"Everyone, quiet down! We will now begin reading the exam content!"

The sound of high heels clicking rang out, and Su Hao turned his gaze in that direction.

A woman dressed in a professional office suit, resembling a secretary, somehow managed to make a clattering sound as she walked on the grass in her high heels. In front of her stood an elderly woman with shiny black hair and a sprightly demeanor.

Behind them, a large group of staff and arm wrestlers carried in a variety of items.

"Huh? It's not just about making energy cubes?" Su Hao asked in surprise. He remembered the driver saying that each exam would only have one theme.

He cast a questioning look at Liu Yue, the only one among them who was taking the exam for the second time.

Liu Yue shook her head and said softly, "I don't know either."

Su Hao stroked his chin, sensing that things were getting interesting.

The female secretary walked in front of the group, while the old man stood behind her, smiling as he watched them.

The female secretary began to announce the exam content loudly: "The questions for this exam are:"

"1. Use the limited materials prepared by the association to treat an injured Pokémon."

After reading this, she pointed to several Pokémon that had been released from their Poké Balls by staff members and looked listless.

"2. Design training programs for specific beginner-level Pokémon."

She waved the papers in her hand and pointed in another direction.

There were several novice Pokémon there, restrained by another group of staff, looking at them with curious expressions.

3. Create an energy block of ordinary quality!

The female secretary pointed behind her, where, in addition to the energy block generator, a new table had been added, covered with tree fruits and auxiliary materials.

4. Identify the species and type of the Pokémon egg!

She slightly moved her finger that was pointing at the Energy Cube Maker. Next to the Maker was a glass cabinet filled with Elf Eggs.

"These are the four types of questions for this exam. You can choose whichever you are best at!"

After reading the announcement, the female secretary didn't say much and led the old man to the other side, seemingly preparing to actually watch the exam process.

After they stepped aside, several staff members dressed in Breeders Association uniforms quickly took over her work.

"Those who want to take the treatment exam, report to me!"

"Those who want to take the training program design exam, report to me!"

......

Shu Hongyuan seemed to have suddenly regained his confidence, and with a smug look on his face, he led his underlings toward the Pokémon Egg Identification Test Area.

Su Hao and his friends ignored the clown and, after a few words of discussion, each headed to their preferred exam area.

Zhao Xing and He Kun are going to treat the Pokémon, as they are better at this than creating Energy Cubes. Li Xin and Liu Yue, on the other hand, choose to create Energy Cubes.

Su Hao didn't think much about it; after much consideration, he realized that he was still best at making energy cubes.

Unfortunately, there were only five energy block making machines in this room, and six people, including Su Hao, chose to make energy blocks.

Arriving a little late, he could only squat on the ground, idly poking at the grass.

"Is it candidate Su Hao?"

An aged female voice woke Su Hao from his reverie, and he turned to look.

"Is there anything I can help you with, sir?"

Su Hao didn't recognize the old man, but judging from the secretary's attitude, he knew she must be a leader of the Shanghai Breeders Association.

Mu Yulan didn't answer Su Hao directly. Instead, she changed the subject: "Do you want to know where you lost points on the written test?"

You saying this will put me out of sleep!

Su Hao's eyes widened slightly. To be honest, he was also very curious about which question he had answered incorrectly.

Seeing Su Hao's curious gaze, Mu Yulan didn't keep him in suspense. She covered her mouth and chuckled, "The fiftieth question."

Question 50? Su Hao racked his brains to recall, and a perfectly round black sphere appeared in his mind.

"Looks like you remembered? The answer to that question was: Jigglypuff as seen from below." Mu Yulan couldn't help but chuckle.

Yesterday, she saw through the surveillance footage that Su Hao's expression was one of surprise rather than delight at her high score, so she wanted to tell Su Hao the answer and see his reaction.

After all, the real answer is only a hair's breadth away...

"???" Su Hao was dumbfounded.

He remembered that he answered the question based on the answer from the original Pokémon series: Jigglypuff as seen from above.

"You guys really know how to have fun..."

"Alright, someone failed, so I won't disturb your exam anymore." Mu Yulan pointed to an energy cube machine emitting black smoke, where the examinee was being dragged away by staff while crying.

"Excuse me, please wait a moment while we clean the machine!"

A slightly chilly feeling made Su Hao, whose attention was focused on the energy cube machine, shiver. When he turned his head again, Mu Yulan had already returned to the female secretary's side.

"You came to me just for this? And how did an old woman manage to get there in just a few seconds..." Su Hao was completely baffled. He muttered to himself as he walked toward the manufacturing machine, preparing to start making energy cubes.

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Bulbasaur family + Gigantamax

Chapter 168 Ghost-type Basic Energy Cube

"This candidate, please come here to draw a lot!"

A smiling female staff member greeted Su Hao, holding a tightly sealed wooden box with only an entrance.

Su Hao glanced at Liu Yue and Li Xin. Although the two looked serious, their work was fairly stable.