There were countless types of advanced energy cubes, each with different effects and positioning. In Su Yu's mind alone, there existed thousands—no, tens of thousands—of complete formulas. Choosing which one to hand over to Chen Xier wasn't something that could be decided casually. This wasn't just about money; it was about market positioning and long-term influence.
The current market already had plenty of high-end energy cubes, but their prices were outrageously high, completely out of reach for ordinary Trainers. That led Su Yu to a clear direction: instead of competing head-on at the luxury level, why not create an advanced energy cube that was low-cost yet genuinely effective? Something that even families with average income could afford, yet still noticeably stronger than intermediate-grade products. As long as it was labeled "advanced," people would buy it—because who didn't want their Pokémon to become stronger?
Once that line of thought clicked, Su Yu quickly filtered through the formulas in her head. Dozens of candidates surfaced—cheap, stable, and effective. Advanced energy cubes, when consumed long-term, could enhance certain individual values of Pokémon. The key question was: which enhancement had the widest audience?
Attribute power boosts were too narrow—great, but overly specialized. Comprehensive attribute enhancement? That was already top-tier energy cube territory, not something she was planning to release. Appearance-related cubes were aimed at Contest Trainers, who were usually wealthy anyway and already had access to better products. Intelligence-enhancing cubes were interesting, so she tentatively kept that as a backup option.
In the end, after weighing everything, Su Yu made her choice.
Physical strength.
Every Pokémon needed stamina. No matter the type, role, or combat style, physical endurance was universally useful. Stronger stamina meant longer battles, fewer mistakes under pressure, and better overall performance. No need to worry about compatibility or niche demand—this was an energy cube that any Trainer could use. A true one-size-fits-all product.
Decision made, Su Yu opened her laptop and began writing.
The formula flowed steadily onto the screen. Ingredient selection, processing techniques, compatibility notes—everything that mattered was carefully recorded. While she didn't bother writing down ultra-precise ratios, the process itself was detailed enough that any competent breeder could reproduce it correctly. Just one formula alone stretched past two thousand words, dense and meticulous.
As she typed, her thoughts drifted elsewhere.
How exactly should she operate this breeding house? What if no one trusted her enough to send their Pokémon in the early stages? Reputation was important—but too much fame too quickly could overwhelm her completely. After some thought, Su Yu reached another conclusion.
She would take the elite route.
Low-level Pokémon weren't worth the effort. Their owners were often extremely cost-conscious, squeezing every coin until it screamed. Expecting them to spend generously on breeding services was unrealistic. If she wanted real profits, she needed wealthy Trainers—people who cared about results more than prices.
Naturally, Chen Xier came to mind.
If Chen Xier entrusted her Pokémon to Su Yu, that would already be the best advertisement possible. And once one rich Trainer did it, others would follow. Rich women had rich social circles—getting one meant getting many.
What about becoming a master-level breeder?
Su Yu dismissed the idea almost immediately. The next master-level certification exam was two years away. She didn't have that kind of time to waste.
Patents, then?
That thought made her pause—and then smile.
She could register several exclusive energy cube formulas as patents, then let Chen Xier's family spread the word: energy cubes that couldn't be bought elsewhere, no matter how much money you had. That alone would attract attention. And if Trainers sent their Pokémon here for care, those Pokémon could also help maintain the orchard.
Work, training, and growth—three birds with one stone.
The more Su Yu thought about it, the more satisfied she became. Even delivery could be outsourced to Flying-type Pokémon staying here. Efficient, economical, and elegant.
Truly… a brilliant plan.
With renewed motivation, her fingers flew across the keyboard. One formula finished, then another page began. The craftsmanship notes were long and tedious, but unavoidable. Writing multiple recipes would take time—it certainly couldn't be finished in one night.
And so, over the next few days, Su Yu lived in a state of controlled chaos. She alternated between drafting formulas, checking construction progress, and coordinating orchard planning. The construction team Chen Xier hired was exceptionally professional; within just a few days, the main structures were already complete. What remained was interior finishing and environmental adjustment.
Once that was done, the back mountain would officially be transformed and replanted.
Su Yu provided a long list of fruit trees she wanted—every variety that could be cultivated locally was included. She refused to specialize in just one type. Buying fruit from others in the future? Absolutely not. Once her orchard was complete, no one else would earn a single coin off her.
Meanwhile, Chen Xier's family began quietly rolling out the new energy cubes obtained from Su Yu. After two days of promotion, word spread rapidly. Affordable advanced energy cubes—effective, reliable, and backed by a trusted company.
Trainers were excited.
Chen Xier's family business already had an excellent reputation, and now this? Even Trainers loyal to other brands began hesitating. If these new formulas were real, switching brands was inevitable.
For a time, several competing energy cube companies fell into panic.
What the hell was going on? Everyone's products were supposed to be roughly the same—so why did one company suddenly pull ahead? Had they hired a hidden master breeder?
Investigations followed quickly.
When the truth finally surfaced, the reaction was unanimous.
Jealousy. Rage. And endless cursing.
Damn it… what kind of absurd luck was this?!