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

Qi Shu visibly relaxed upon hearing Zhang Heng's words, and a smile returned to her face. She quickly pointed to another, slightly larger gift box tied with a light blue ribbon.

He said, "And this too! This is what Sister Yishu asked me to give you! She said she's currently preparing for a very important advancement competition and really can't get away to come back. She's very sorry."

"Yi Shu?" Upon hearing this, Zhang Heng's heart stirred slightly, and a hint of barely perceptible expectation and nostalgia flashed in his eyes.

It's impossible for him to be completely indifferent to his childhood sweetheart, with whom he grew up. He's very curious to know what she will give him.

He noticed that the system did not display any notifications this time, indicating that the items in the box were not Pokémon items recognized by the system.

He untied the ribbon and opened the box. Inside, there was no dazzling light or powerful energy fluctuations, only a medal lying quietly on the black velvet.

The medal is exquisitely designed, with an elegant ribbon shape as the main body. A small, teardrop-shaped blue gemstone is set in the center, surrounded by delicate vine patterns, giving it a fresh and elegant look.

Qi Shu explained at the right moment, his tone full of admiration: "Sister Yi Shu is amazing! Last quarter, as a student of Goose City Academy, she was exceptionally allowed to participate in the 'East China Grand Prix Professional Group' competition!"

"As a result, Sister Yishu, a newcomer, overcame all obstacles and won the championship in that competition! The title of 'genius coordinator' is now widely known!"

Her eyes lit up as she continued, "And also, Sister Yishu's main character, Xi Shi Hai Ren, is absolutely gorgeous!"

"She said this was the first significant medal of her career. She asked me to bring this to you, hoping that you can carry her good fortune and achieve the best results in the upcoming National College Cup!"

Zhang Heng gently picked up the medal, his fingertips brushing against the cool surface of the gemstone, a surge of indescribable warmth and excitement welling up in his heart.

This may not be the most valuable or powerful gift he received today, but it is undoubtedly the one with the most beautiful meaning and the purest emotion.

The gift-giving ceremony concluded in a warm atmosphere. Zhang Heng, as the birthday boy, busied himself distributing slices of cake to everyone present, including all the Pokémon. The hall was immediately filled with laughter and joy.

Qishu, holding his own cake, ate it with cream all over his mouth, his eyes narrowing into slits with happiness. The Pokémon also enjoyed the sweetness.

Swampert and Charizard devoured their large portions in just a few bites;

Minas sipped the food with elegant grace.

The aluminum-steel dragon didn't seem to care much for sweets, but just curiously poked at them with its claws;

The Tanabata bluebird carefully avoids getting cream on its white feathers;

The glittering charcoal cart sniffed the cake curiously, seemingly very interested in its sweet aroma;

Doronchi flew around above the cake plate, occasionally swooping down to lick it...

Gengar, on the other hand, wasn't very interested in the cake itself. From beginning to end, its attention was firmly fixed on the adorable Gengar-shaped doll on top of the cake.

It floated around the cart, its chubby fingers pointing at the dolls, making smug "hehehe" laughs, and occasionally trying to touch them with its shadow hand, but afraid of breaking them.

However, this warm and joyful moment did not last long. A sudden, urgent vibration from a communicator shattered the harmonious atmosphere.

Secretary General Kang Mu'ai almost instantly suppressed his smile, reverting to the cold and stern expression of the "King Yama" whom the entire alliance revered.

He quickly walked to the side, answered the call, and whispered a few words, his brows gradually furrowing. He then looked at Zhang Leiyuan, giving him a serious look.

Zhang Leiyuan remained expressionless, merely nodding slightly to indicate that he understood.

Kang Mu'ai immediately turned around, gave Zhang Heng a slightly apologetic nod, and then hurried away, her figure quickly disappearing through the doorway.

She needed to immediately deal with the lingering, unresolved issues following the power shift in East China.

Zhang Heng naturally understood that his father's return after his "resurrection" with an even more iron-fisted approach would inevitably affect the interests of too many people, and the entire East China Alliance was in a critical period of violent upheaval and integration.

It was truly remarkable that his father and Secretary-General Kang could take half a day out of their busy schedules to celebrate his birthday.

As if receiving some kind of signal, Elder Guo and Elder Mo also got up to take their leave. Elder Guo patted Zhang Heng on the shoulder and said, "Keep your heart true to yourself and serve the country."

Before leaving, Elder Mo reminded him again: "Zhang Heng, once the Aluminum Steel Dragon shows any signs of evolution, or successfully evolves, be sure to record it immediately and send the video data back to the Steel-type Paradise Research Institute. This is crucial for our research."

"Don't worry, Elder Mo, I will definitely keep that in mind," Zhang Heng replied earnestly.

In the blink of an eye, the bustling hall fell silent. The guests who had been gathered there left one after another, leaving only Zhang Leiyuan, Zhang Heng, Uncle Luo, and Qi Shu in the large, single-level space.

At this moment, only the most core "own people" remained here.

The atmosphere in the air has also changed from the previous public celebration to a private and warm atmosphere among family members.

Zhang Leiyuan's gaze swept over his son, his old friend Uncle Luo, and Qi Shu, whom he regarded as his niece, and the lines on his resolute face softened considerably.

He didn't say much, but turned around and walked to an inconspicuous wall on the inside of his office.

He pressed a button somewhere, and the wall quietly slid open, revealing a hidden safe.

Zhang Leiyuan took out a dark wooden square box with an antique appearance and extremely exquisite materials. There were even faint energy fluctuations flowing on the box, which was obviously not an ordinary item.

He carried the box to Zhang Heng, gently placed it on the table, and then opened the lid himself.

The box is lined with deep night sky blue velvet, and under the soft light, the two items lie there quietly, radiating a heart-stirring energy.

On the left is a Mega Evolution Stone that is entirely black, but has intricate golden spiral patterns on its surface. The stone seems to contain a wild power that could tear the earth apart.

On the right is a uniquely shaped Poké Ball, clearly the pinnacle of the League's technology. The ball is black and gold, with a heavy texture and a faint aura of dragon power.

Almost the instant the box was opened, Zhang Heng's pupils constricted sharply. His uncontrollable system perception had already revealed the attributes of the two items to him without reservation:

Item Name: Garchomp Mega Evolution Stone

Item Description: Super S-rank item, a key item for guiding Garchomp to Mega Evolution.

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Pokémon Name: Garchomp

[Type: Dragon + Ground]

[Titanium Quartz Property: Dragon]

[Rank: 89 (Champion-level combat power)]

[Qualification: Near Master Level]

[Characteristics: rough skin]

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The moment the information flooded his mind, even with Zhang Heng's current composure, he couldn't help but catch his breath and his heart suddenly raced!

He knew that his father, being the champion of East China, would certainly not be stingy. He also guessed that his father might give him a substantial coming-of-age gift.

But he never expected that the "weight" of this gift would be so shocking!

As mentioned above, among evolution stones, pseudo-legendary evolution stones are the top-tier items available on the market.

But it's not just a rare and precious pseudo-legendary Mega Stone, it also has a fully evolved pseudo-legendary Pokémon—Garuda!

This is a gift that could serve as a family heirloom for any top family, and could even directly shape a future superstar or champion!

Zhang Heng suddenly raised his head, looked at his smiling father, and said in a voice filled with extreme surprise:

"Dad...this is for me?!"