A water-type trainer who specializes in dragon-type water.

The next day, Zhang Heng entered the school and went straight to the registration office for the school ranking competition.

The scene was incredibly lively, several times more spectacular than the freshman qualifying rounds. Huge banners hung high, streamers fluttered in the wind, and staff methodically guided the bustling crowd.

Looking around, seniors who are rarely seen on weekdays are also here.

Many of them went on a trip after deciding on their subject, and now they have rushed back specifically for this important event.

After all, the school ranking competition is an excellent stage to demonstrate one's strength. The higher the ranking, the better the job opportunities one will get after graduation, and the more advantages one will have on the road to promotion to higher-level study and work. This also makes this competition particularly popular.

Zhang Heng couldn't help but shake his head and said softly, "It seems a bit difficult to compete with so many seniors for the top ten in the school. Come on."

This time, Zhang Heng came with a mission. He promised Principal Duan that he must make it into the top 10 in the school and represent their school in the Youth Cup of South China.

Zhang Heng was as low-key as ever, quietly queuing in the registration queue and waiting patiently.

Finally, it was his turn. As he stepped forward, the senior student assisting with registration looked up at him. "Hey, classmate, you want one too... Zhang Heng, it's you!" The one assisting with registration was none other than Senior Su from their medical department, a friendly smile plastered across her face.

"Yes, senior sister, I want to participate in this school ranking competition." Zhang Heng responded politely, his expression unable to hide his anticipation.

Senior Sister Su's smile deepened. "Of course. Just fill in the information about your participating Pokémon and department here, and then place the Poké Ball on the testing table."

Zhang Heng quickly sat down and filled out the registration form carefully, paying utmost attention to every stroke.

After filling it, he walked to the front and came to a uniquely shaped silver-white instrument with six grooves on it.

Zhang Heng placed the Poké Balls for this competition one by one. The styles of these balls were different from most people's: Love Ball for Smelt; Healing Ball for Milotic; Ultra Ball for Flitter; Soaring Ball for Galactica and Dark Ball for Haunter.

When these strange and precious Poké Balls appeared in the grooves, they instantly attracted the attention of people around them.

"Wow, these Poké Balls are so rare, some of them I've never seen before!" A girl in the crowd couldn't help but exclaim in surprise, her eyes full of curiosity and envy.

"What's the point of being fancy? Pokémon battles rely on strength, not on whose Poké Ball is prettier." A boy not far away curled his lips and said with disdain.

The discussion reached Zhang Heng's ears. He just pursed his lips slightly, with a calm expression, and calmly took back the Poké Ball.

Seeing this, Senior Sister Su smiled and broke the small ripple, "Don't worry, everyone's just surprised by what they've seen so far. Zhang Heng, I'm looking forward to your wonderful performance in the competition!"

Zhang Heng thanked him politely and turned to leave the registration office.

He had not walked far when a tall, flamboyant boy with bulging muscles suddenly blocked his way.

Zhang Heng paused, slowly raised his eyes, looked at the other person calmly, and asked calmly, "What's the matter?"

The boy raised his head slightly, his eyes filled with arrogance, and said, "Are you Zhang Heng? I'm Wang Xin, a freshman."

He crossed his arms, his face full of contempt, and said, "I've liked Yishu for a long time, stay away from her."

It's no wonder Wang Xin despises Zhang Heng so much. How can he take seriously a guy who fiddles with so many fancy Poké Balls and doesn't even dare to participate in the freshman ranking competition?

Zhang Heng frowned slightly, a hint of helplessness flashing across his eyes. He looked directly at Zhao Yan without flinching, his tone calm but with unquestionable firmness: "Yishu and I are childhood sweethearts. Our relationship is not something you can casually meddle in."

When Zhao Yan heard this, his face instantly darkened and he sneered, his tone full of sarcasm and provocation.

"So what if we're childhood sweethearts? In the face of absolute strength, none of that matters. In this school ranking competition, pray that you don't run into me on the field. If you do, I want to completely defeat you in front of Yishu and let her see who is the better one!" After saying that, he shook his head and left.

Seeing this, the people around them began to whisper. "Isn't this Wang Xin? He finished in the top five in the freshman ranking competition," a boy wearing glasses whispered.

"Yes, he is also a very strong opponent among all the freshmen this year. He is good at using Fighting-type Pokémon." A girl next to him echoed, her eyes full of admiration for Wang Xin.

"It seems this unknown kid is in trouble." Another person shook his head, as if he had foreseen the scene of Zhang Heng being defeated by Wang Xin.

Zhang Heng naturally didn't care about such boring discussions. Strength would naturally give the answer, and he had more important things to do now.

Because he saw in a text message that a new batch of mega evolution stones had arrived at the Alliance Exchange in Goose City, and one of them happened to be the one he wanted to own.

After Zhang Heng squeezed out of the crowded registration crowd, he walked straight out of the school, took a taxi, and headed to the alliance's exchange.

Not long after, Zhang Heng arrived at the Alliance Exchange. The building before him was grand and solemn, its massive stone gate and towering stone pillars radiating both authority and mystery.

There were people coming and going at the door, a mixed crowd, including well-dressed rich kids and plainly dressed ordinary trainers, all gathered here with different purposes.

At the door of the exchange, two police officers stood upright, with the wind speed dog beside them looking majestic, sticking out its tongue, scanning the surroundings with sharp eyes, maintaining order.

After Zhang Heng walked in, he registered his personal information using the illustrated book as required, and only then was he allowed to enter the exchange.

Seeing that the receptionist was a young man, he walked up to me in a friendly manner and said, "Young trainer, how can I help you?"

Zhang Heng was visiting the Alliance Exchange for the first time and wasn't entirely clear on the procedures, so he asked, "Hello, I'd like to trade for a Mega Evolution Stone. According to the official newsletter, the Goose City Alliance Exchange has a new batch of trading items."

The young man smiled and replied to Zhang Heng, "Yes, what do you want to exchange? For high-priced items like this, we normally only offer barter. Since the amount involved is so large, direct cash transactions are not very convenient. So, it's best if you have something of equivalent value to exchange. One for one or multiple for one is fine."

Zhang Heng said, "I want to exchange it for the Qixi Bluebird Mega Evolution Stone."

The young man nodded slightly, tapped a few times quickly on the computer beside him, then looked up and said, "The Tanabata Bluebird Mega Evolution Stone is indeed among the new items for sale. However, it is quite valuable. Please come with me."

Zhang Heng followed the young man in front of him to a separate private room. The items involved in the transaction were too valuable, so in order to ensure the safety of the traders, they would conduct the transaction in a separate private room.