CHAPTER 730: I HOPE THERE IS NO TEACHER LU IN HEAVEN

"Champion Shangren was able to defeat the former champion, and that former champion's strength was truly extraordinary."

Matori said seriously: "Therefore, you still need to be fully prepared!"

Lu Ye felt completely confused.

Who exactly defeated the former champion? And who did Shangren defeat?

After hanging up the call, Teacher Lu roughly searched for Champion Shangren's team composition.

Although the news of him becoming the new champion hasn't been announced yet, his configuration from his Elite Four period could still be found.

Shangren wasn't an Elite Four member specializing in a single type;

he was a composite type, skilled in sandstorm weather, with his ace being Pupitar.

He also had a Talonflame known as the 'Gale Wings,' which displayed extraordinary performance in aerial combat.

The specific configuration would only be known after passing the preliminary stages of the Victory Road and actually battling the champion.

Lu Ye looked up at the sky.

So, Champion Shangren had just become champion and was about to go to Victory Road to face new challengers.

If he wasn't careful, he risked becoming the former champion.

Regarding this point, Green, who had just become champion and was immediately called by Lance to guard the gate, probably had something to say.

Teacher Lu felt complex emotions, gradually developing sympathy for both Green and Champion Shangren...

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September 20th, Monday.

One week remaining until Victory Road opens.

The sunlight was just right, autumn light streaming through the glass, falling on a fresh pot of pothos plants on the flax-colored tablecloth.

There were three tables of customers in the shop, all parents with children, but not a single challenger for the 'Battle Combo.'

The handsome black-haired shop owner leaned his elbow on the counter, palm supporting his cheek, idly imagining the employees who would come to apply in the afternoon.

Recommended by Butler Jerome, applying for server positions, reportedly skilled at making drinks, juices, and curry rice.

"One more kitchen helper would also reduce Alcremie's pressure."

Lu Ye thought: "Let's see what kind of Pokémon we'll get..."

Espathra elegantly carried a tray, serving 'Miss Skirt's Herbal Tea' to one table of customers.

Indeedee stood beside him, hands clasped together, smiling cheerfully.

Teacher Lu felt like he was the uncle at the Galar Pokémon Center responsible for move reminders - always standing next to an Indeedee.

"Woof~" Arcanine lay on its side in the sunlight streaming into the shop, baring its teeth in a yawn.

Teacher Lu unconsciously relaxed, thinking of Bamboo Lan researching myths and reading ancient texts in the back room.

It had been two days since Princess Diancie returned to the Mineral Kingdom.

Bamboo Lan had also stayed in the shop for two days, never going out, staying home reading books, playing games, and researching myths.

The chat group had also learned about the Yveltal and Xerneas incident.

Given the overwhelming impact of Teacher Lu's battle against Hoenn's two guardian deities, this didn't cause too much shock.

However, Ash's firm words were still astonishing.

Teacher Lu took a moment to open the chat group.

Regarding the Yveltal incident—

Green looked subtle, saying: "Anyway... the term 'shattered' is still debatable."

Ash: "I was there, saw it with my own eyes!"

Dan Emperor said cheerfully: "Head-on collision is indeed Teacher Lu's battle style, haha."

Lance looked strange.

What gave you the illusion that Teacher Lu's battle style was 'head-on combat'?

But regardless, unlike the interception mission in Hoenn, this time Teacher Lu had directly defeated Yveltal.

From any angle, this could be considered a champion's 'battle legends' moment!

Kris: "We heard about the disturbance in Orus Forest, many surrounding towns were evacuated urgently at the time."

Xiao Yin nodded lightly. As Pokédex holders, they had prepared for battle immediately.

A-Jin muttered: "I originally wanted to go see, but Teacher Lu solved it himself."

Lu Ye said cheerfully: "@A-Jin, there will be opportunities next time!"

A-Jin froze for a moment, a sense of foreboding rising in his heart.

Yu Long Du: 【Candle*3】

Lorelei: 【Candle*3】

A-Jin: "Hey hey, already lighting candles?"

Marshal chuckled: "Good luck."

"@A-Jin, rest in peace. May there be no Teacher Lu in heaven. R.I.P." The girl mourned.

A-Jin: ???

The chat group was filled with cheerful atmosphere.

Lu Ye put down his phone, glancing at the last remaining table of customers in the shop.

The husband and wife smiled, their daughter innocent and lively, an elderly Chesnaught opening its mouth to accept the bofuretsu fed by the daughter.

Lu Ye felt a twinge of envy.

Haunter floated beside Lu Ye, also imagining the future scene: "Gengarrr..."

In the Pokémon world, Pokémon accompanying families and growing old together was inherently romantic.

Teacher Lu shook his head lightly.

Those things were too distant... the only thing was to cherish the present, seize the day.

Lu Ye took out the translucent pink diamond from his pocket, his eyes glimmering slightly.

Radiating unparalleled brilliance, the eternal flawless Diancie Stone.

I hope to find a suitable opportunity...

"Are there no more customers?" A soft voice floated from the backyard.

Lu Ye flusteredly hid the diamond in his pocket, stood up straight and coughed.

"They've all left, that was the last table just now!"

Cynthia crossed her arms, giving him a strange look, then said:

"The server recommended by Jerome will arrive soon, you should still conduct the interview."

Jerome was Bamboo Lan's butler, who would recommend some Pokémon for her garden and villa to tend gardens, lawns, etc.

The first batch of employees for the Pokémon café were also recommended by Jerome, very reliable.

Lu Ye nodded: "No problem."

"Then, I'll continue playing with Togepi~" Cynthia waved her fingers.

"My playmate job got stolen by Togepi."

Lu Ye pondered: "No, it should be more appropriate to say Mengmengda is babysitting..."

In the coffee shop, Haunter's Double Team was cleaning tables.

Sylveon gracefully leaped onto the bar counter, looking around left and right, with nothing to do.

Blastoise was soaking in the water tank in the back room, but invisible Aura enveloped the entire coffee shop.

Lu Ye remembered that Pupitar was chewing diamonds in the garden.

That was Princess Diancie's thank-you gift - diamond ore mined by Ralts.

It could enhance Pupitar's armor hardness, striking power, etc.

Since diamonds were expensive, Teacher Lu reciprocated the courtesy, sending back a batch of berries to the Mineral Kingdom.

Ralts mined diamond ore mainly to absorb energy.

Of course, they could also eat berries, and berries were extremely scarce in the Mineral Kingdom.

The Ralts gathered around a box of berries piled like a small hill, greatly shocked.

Last night, Teacher Lu saw a box of diamond ore and was equally greatly shocked.

Due to Teacher Lu's special status, having saved the Mineral Kingdom.

The Mineral Kingdom, which originally didn't trade with humans, also established long-term cooperation with Teacher Lu.

Berries exchanged for diamonds, mutual exchange, could be called a win-win.

Berries were free, getting diamonds for nothing... Teacher Lu won twice!

【？】

Ignoring the question mark picked out by the berry stall owner.

Lu Ye lifted his gaze, looking toward the shop entrance where wind chimes rang crisply: "Applicant? Welcome..."

Halfway through his words, Teacher Lu paused slightly, feeling incredible about his own luck.

"Nefu~"

Tender green two-petal leaves, crystal clear red eyes, purple dress-like body, fruit shell like pure white skirt hem.

Steenee placed both hands together, bowed in greeting, then raised a sweet smile: "Nefu~"

Hello, I'm here to apply for the server position, pleased to meet you~

The energetic, aroma enticing, fruit very delicious 'Fruit Pokémon,' Steenee.

Teacher Lu spaced out slightly, thoughts racing.

Main course Farfetch'd, dessert Alcremie, fruit Steenee...

"Quack! (´థ౪థ)σ" Ducklett felt a sudden chill down its back.

"Ime~ﾉ)ﾟДﾟ(!" Alcremie shaking·gif

"Nefu?" Steenee blinked.

Teacher Lu remembered that Mallow, the cooking expert from Alola, partnered with Steenee.

Because Steenee emitted natural fragrance, Ash's Rowlet often pounced on Steenee, only to be slapped away by Steenee.

Steenee's Sweet Scent could make bread emit fruity fragrance, the seeds gathered from 'Bullet Seed' could be freshly squeezed into juice.

Besides kitchen help, Steenee could also serve tea and water, perfectly matching Teacher Lu's expectations.

The interview content was very simple: produce a drink that could satisfy Teacher Lu.

Steenee nodded seriously, both hands blooming with white light, gathering seed-like fruits, sweet aroma continuously lingering in the shop...

After tasting the delicious sweet freshly squeezed fruit juice made by Steenee.

Teacher Lu immediately decided: "You're hired!"

Emergency food supply +1... (crossed out)

Coffee shop employee +1!

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