After a moment of silence, Samuel Wright looked at these two exceptionally talented newcomers and sighed a little. In recent years, outstanding trainers have emerged one after another, but in the field of breeders, there has been a lack of fresh blood.

Now, with a new generation of excellent talents like Stephen Clark and Little Susan, as a senior in the breeder community, Samuel Wright felt truly gratified.

After thinking for a moment, Master Samuel Wright posed another question to the two newcomers: “What do you think a breeder is?”

This question from Master Samuel Wright was different from the previous ones, leaving both of them momentarily stunned.

After a few seconds of thought, Stephen Clark tried to answer, “A trainer who helps Pokémon grow to their fullest potential?”

Susan Wright’s answer was also quite similar to Stephen Clark’s.

Nodding, Samuel Wright smiled and said, “Not bad, but would you like to hear my perspective?”

“Of course,” Stephen Clark and Susan Wright replied in unison.

After gathering his thoughts, Master Samuel Wright began, “In my view, the so-called breeder encompasses a lot. What you mentioned—helping Pokémon grow perfectly—is indeed one of the hallmarks of a breeder. But being a breeder is not that simple. In fact, each breeder tends to specialize in different areas. For example, in Little Susan’s family, most have achieved great things in the fields of medical care and maintenance. Among the top breeders you mentioned, some can master the habits of Pokémon and create the most perfect growth plans for them. The Pokémon they raise can grow in every aspect, not inferior at all to the main forces of top trainers. There are even some who, just by observing a Pokémon’s development, can instantly see its potential and talent.”

“The most famous is Master Evan. He once guided a lost young man, telling him, ‘Choose this as your starter Pokémon. As long as you don’t give up, you’ll have a place in the world’s future.’ Later, this young man and his Pokémon eventually grew to become one of the Elite Four.”

“Then there’s Master Aaron Young, whose greatest achievement was teaching a Snorlax, abandoned for its poor talent, to learn nearly forty different moves, spanning several types.”

“So, in my opinion, every breeder is an incredible person.”

Samuel Wright chuckled as he spoke.

“What about you, Master Samuel Wright?!” Stephen Clark asked instinctively after hearing these stories.

“Me? I’ve always been researching Pokémon genetics,” Samuel Wright replied without any concealment, revealing his area of expertise.

Chapter 10: Inherited Moves

“Inherited?”

From the literal meaning, Stephen Clark thought of the biology he had learned in his previous life, but wasn’t sure if there was any connection.

But thinking about what he knew, and trying to explain it in this world, Stephen Clark couldn’t help but feel puzzled.

In his previous life, animals and plants could be explained with DNA, but in this fantastical world, some Pokémon were simply impossible to explain with science.

Onix, whose whole body is made of stone; Magnemite, composed entirely of magnets; Gastly, surrounded by a cloud of smoke—can these creatures really be explained clearly?

Then, Stephen Clark voiced his question, which even Little Susan found confusing.

“That’s exactly why we need to research it,” Samuel Wright replied with a smile, giving a vague answer.

“Then, teacher, what is your greatest achievement?” Susan Wright asked.

Both Master Evan and Master Aaron Young had remarkable achievements. In fact, as Master Samuel Wright’s student, Susan Wright actually didn’t know what her teacher’s “secret skill” was.

“Me? Let me think. If I could make a Pokémon learn three or four moves, would that count?” Master Samuel Wright said.

Three or four moves?

Not only Susan Wright, but even Stephen Clark was puzzled.

Just now, he had given the example of another top breeder, Master Aaron Young, who had taught a Snorlax with poor talent to learn nearly forty moves. Yet now, Master Samuel Wright, also a top breeder, claimed his achievement was making a Pokémon learn three or four moves.

“Are you confused?” Master Samuel Wright asked.

Both nodded.

“Then let me ask you: take Swellow, the most common in the Hoenn region, for example. Can it learn Quick Attack?”

“Of course it can.”

Not only can it, but it’s also very easy. Swellow, as a species, can easily learn Quick Attack.

“Then can it learn Steel Wing?”

“It can too.”

Without hesitation, Susan Wright and Stephen Clark gave this answer. Although it’s not as easy as learning Quick Attack, it’s not difficult either.

“What about Rain Dance?”

At this, both Little Susan and Stephen Clark were stunned.

Rain Dance—this move doesn’t seem to have any compatibility with Swellow.

“Although it’s extremely difficult, there’s still a slight chance that Swellow can learn Rain Dance,” Master Samuel Wright said with a smile.

“Then let me ask again: can Swellow learn Mimic, Refresh, or even Thunderbolt?”

Master Samuel Wright once again brought up examples that neither of them had ever heard of.