Before we begin, a small note from the author: Dear readers, please leave your logic in the "brain storage area" provided at the entrance. The pace of this story starts slow—it's a blend of cozy daily life and high-tier Breeding. If you're looking for a relaxing ride that eventually turns into a powerhouse legend, you're in the right place.
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The results of the Pokémon College Entrance Examination had just been released, and for Lin Feng, the scores were a bit of a mixed bag. They weren't bad enough to quit, but they weren't good enough to guarantee a spot at a top-tier battle academy.
Ten minutes ago, Lin Feng was staring at a dusty certificate of inheritance, caught in the ultimate dilemma of this world: Should he follow the path of a Trainer, chasing the glory of the leagues, or should he stay behind to revive the run-down "Neighboring Nursery" left by his late parents?
In this world, being a Trainer was the dream of every youth, but the reality was expensive, dangerous, and often heartbreaking.
Just as he was about to flip a coin to decide his fate, a crisp, mechanical chime echoed in his mind, shattering eighteen years of silence.
"Ding! Detection successful. Host has survived the 'transmigration stabilization period' of eighteen years. Anti-addiction locks are now lifted!"
"The Pokémon Pleasure Value System has been activated!"
"As long as the Host makes a Pokémon happy, rewards will be granted. The higher the pleasure, the richer the treasure!"
Lin Feng stood frozen. Eighteen years? He had lived in this parallel Pokémon world since birth, thinking he was just a regular guy with a tragic backstory. It turned out the system was just waiting for him to legally become an adult.
"System Initialization Rewards Loading..."
"Granting Host: Divine Everstone Power (Innate Talent)."
"Granting Host: Divine Breeder Techniques (Mastery Level)."
"Granting Host: The Eye of Exploration (Passive Skill)."
"Granting Host: The True New Human Body (Physical Transformation)."
In an instant, Lin Feng felt a surge of heat rush through his veins. His muscles didn't bulge like a bodybuilder's, but he could feel a terrifying density forming within his bones.
He quickly checked the descriptions in his mind:
Divine Everstone Power: An aura that allows the host to sense, heal, and soothe any Pokémon's emotions. You are effectively "Friendship incarnate."
Divine Breeder: The ability to turn common berries into legendary feasts. Even a simple Pecha Berry in your hands can become a gourmet meal with hidden stat-boosting effects.
Eye of Exploration: Reality is now data. You can see the hidden potential, health, and moods of everything in your line of sight.
True New Human Body: This was the most "broken" reward. Not only was his physical fitness enhanced to peak levels, but he gained a 99.99% damage reduction against Pokémon skills. Furthermore, he would share his immense vitality with any Pokémon he formed a deep bond with.
"So..." Lin Feng muttered, testing his grip. He felt like he could tackle a charging Tauros and come out without a scratch. "I'm basically a human legendary Pokémon now?"
The conflict about his future vanished instantly. Why go out and struggle in the wild as a rookie trainer when he could stay home, pamper Pokémon, and get rewarded for it?
"I'm going to be a Breeder," he decided, a smirk playing on his lips. "The best one this world has ever seen."
Wutong Town was a quiet place, tucked away on the outskirts of the bustling Wutong City. It was the kind of town where the air smelled like damp earth and Oran berries, and the pace of life was dictated by the rising sun.
Lin Feng walked out of his wooden house. Above the door, the sign "Neighboring Nursery" hung crookedly. The characters were jagged and deep, carved years ago by his father's Scyther using Fury Cutter. It was a bittersweet reminder of a family that had vanished ten years ago in a Pokémon Wilderness Area.
Back then, the Alliance wanted to send the eight-year-old Lin Feng to an orphanage. But with the soul of an adult, he had refused. He sold off the remaining stock of Pokémon eggs to the Alliance to secure his tuition and food, living a frugal life until today.
The Nursery was now little more than a dusty shell, but Lin Feng saw it differently. With the Eye of Exploration, he could see the "potential" of the land itself.
Looking out across the road, his vision zoomed in with predatory clarity. He could see a Sandshrew hundreds of meters away, even spotting the individual grains of sand stuck between its golden scales.
"The True New Human Body even upgraded my eyes," he noted.
He walked toward a nearby field where an old man was working. "Grandpa Qin! Out early today?"
Grandpa Qin, a weathered man in a stained white vest, stopped his work. He wiped a streak of mud across his forehead, leaving a dark smudge. Beside him, a sturdy Sandshrew was diligently tilling the soil.
"Ah, Little Feng! Just getting the ground ready for some Spicy Tamato Berries. You know this little guy," the old man chuckled, nudging the Sandshrew with his boot. "He won't work a lick unless there's something spicy waiting for him at the end of the day."
"Squeak! Squeak!" The Sandshrew looked up, giving a toothy, honest grin.
Lin Feng's eyes shimmered as the Eye of Exploration kicked in:
Pokémon: Sandshrew
Level: 14
Mood: Content (but hungry)
Pleasure Value: 50%
"Grandpa Qin, I've actually made a decision," Lin Feng said. "I'm not going to the city for the University track. I'm staying here to reopen the Nursery. I actually passed my Intermediate Breeder certification recently."
The old man paused, his expression shifting from surprise to a gentle, knowing nod. "Every bird has its own sky, lad. Wutong Town is quiet, but maybe a bit of peace is what you need. But remember, don't stay cooped up forever. A young man should eventually see the world."
"I will," Lin Feng promised. "But first, I need to fix the backyard. Could I borrow Sandshrew for a bit to help plow the old berry plots? I'll clear out the rubble and stones."
"Take him! He needs the exercise," Grandpa Qin laughed.
Lin Feng knelt down to the Sandshrew's level. Using his Divine Everstone Power, he projected a wave of warmth and sincerity. "Help me out, little guy, and once we're done, I'll whip up some specialized Spicy Berry Noodles just for you. How does that sound?"
The Sandshrew's eyes went wide. It didn't just hear the words; it felt the promise of the most delicious meal it had ever imagined.
(•̀ω•́): "Squeak?! Squeak-squeak!"
The Pokémon's tail wagged frantically. It lunged toward Lin Feng's backyard before Grandpa Qin could even give the command.
"You little glutton!" the old man shouted playfully, chasing after them.
Suddenly, a series of notifications exploded in Lin Feng's vision:
"Ding! Pleasure Value detected!"
"Sandshrew's Pleasure Value has increased from 50% to 75%!"
"Reward Tier: Rare."
"Congratulations! You have received:"
Five Bags of 'Golden Kela' Fertilizer: Increases the growth speed of ordinary crops and berries by 10x!
One Rare Candy: A distilled essence of energy that slightly increases a Pokémon's level and energy density.
Hardened Sand (Special Item): A consumable for Ground-types. After eating, it permanently enhances the physical defense and skin hardness of the Pokémon.
Lin Feng stood there, slightly stunned. He hadn't even started the work yet! Just the promise of a good meal and a bit of emotional resonance was enough to trigger a Rare-tier reward?
He looked at the Sandshrew, which was already digging into the earth with newfound vigor, its claws moving like a golden blur.
"If a neighbor's Pokémon gives me this much," Lin Feng whispered to himself, his eyes gleaming with excitement, "what kind of rewards will I get when I start breeding my own Mythical beasts?"
He looked at the "Golden Kela" in his inventory. Ten times growth speed? That meant he could turn this dusty backyard into a lush paradise of high-quality berries in a matter of days.
The path of a Trainer? No thanks.
Lin Feng picked up a shovel, his "True New Human Body" making the heavy tool feel like a toothpick. He had a Nursery to build, and the gods of the Pokémon world were about to find out exactly where the best snacks were kept.