Wen Qi appeared at the Breeders' Association, and this scene was witnessed by Zhu Xiu. Zhu Qiang, standing nearby, noticed the strange look in his sister's eyes and followed her gaze, only to find it was Wen Qi. The moment Zhu Qiang saw Wen Qi, a surge of disgust welled up inside him like a tidal wave. This was mainly due to their previous encounter on the airship. Back then, Wen Qi had brazenly claimed he was going to take the advanced breeder exam, his arrogant and overambitious demeanor rubbing Zhu Qiang the wrong way. Zhu Qiang prided himself on his modest achievements in Pokémon breeding, always staying grounded and accumulating experience step by step. In his eyes, Wen Qi's tendency to talk big without any real action was utterly unreliable. Moreover, Wen Qi's appearance stirred jealousy in Zhu Qiang. Wen Qi was tall and handsome, with sharp, well-defined features and eyes that radiated confidence and determination. In comparison, Zhu Qiang felt inferior, and this contrast left a bitter taste in his mouth. Adding to that, their encounter at the hotel only solidified Zhu Qiang's belief that Wen Qi was following them. The moment their family arrived at the hotel, Wen Qi showed up—a coincidence Zhu Qiang found highly suspicious. He had been furious then, ready to confront Wen Qi, and if not for his sister Zhu Xiu holding him back, he would have charged forward. Now, running into Wen Qi again at the Breeders' Association, Zhu Qiang's anger reignited. He was convinced Wen Qi was deliberately tailing them, which he found utterly infuriating. If not for the fact that his friends were still passionately discussing breeding topics nearby, and that this was the Breeders' Association—not a place to cause a scene—Zhu Qiang would have rushed over to pick a fight with Wen Qi without hesitation. He clenched his fists tightly, grinding his teeth audibly, and glared at Wen Qi with venomous eyes, as if wishing he could tear him apart with his gaze. In his mind, he thought darkly: "This punk just won't leave me alone. He's definitely up to no good. When I get the chance, I'll make him pay and show him I'm not someone to mess with." But to maintain his image, Zhu Qiang suppressed his impulse and held back for now. Wen Qi keenly sensed Zhu Qiang's hostile stare but merely furrowed his brow slightly, feeling a quiet disdain. In his view, Zhu Qiang was nothing more than an insignificant nobody, not even a junior breeder, hardly worth his time or energy. His expression remained calm, his gaze steady as he looked elsewhere, as if Zhu Qiang's malice was nothing more than a trivial breeze. When Zhu Xiu saw Wen Qi, a flicker of curiosity and delight crossed her eyes. She instinctively wanted to walk over and talk to him. However, as soon as she took a few steps, Zhu Qiang grabbed her firmly. Zhu Xiu struggled a few times, trying to break free from her brother's grip. Her face showed urgency, and she kept pulling her arms, but mindful of the setting, she couldn't make too drastic a move. Eventually, she was reluctantly dragged away by Zhu Qiang. Zhu Qiang pulled her aside and lowered his voice: "Sis, you're not thinking of talking to that big-mouthed guy again, are you? Grandpa already said he's an overambitious type and told us to stay away from him." Zhu Xiu bit her lip, feeling reluctant. A hint of grievance and unwillingness flashed in her eyes. Hearing her brother invoke their grandfather to pressure her, she found it hard to argue. After all, she was only curious about Wen Qi, not bound by any deep connection. On Wen Qi's side, he naturally noticed the commotion between Zhu Xiu and Zhu Qiang, but he only gave them a brief glance, his face utterly unruffled. He couldn't care less about Zhu Qiang's interference or whether Zhu Xiu could come over. To him, these trivial matters were insignificant. He shook his head slightly, dismissed them from his mind, and turned to stride toward the direction indicated by the sign for the advanced breeder exam. His posture was upright, his steps firm and resolute, each one carrying an air of determination. The noisy crowd and curious glances around him couldn't affect him in the slightest. He moved like a solitary traveler, steadfastly advancing toward his goal. At first, Wen Qi's actions caused no stir in the bustling hall. He was like a drop of water falling into the ocean, instantly swallowed by the crowd, drawing no attention. People were absorbed in their own thoughts and conversations—some anxiously discussing the upcoming exam, their faces tense and foreheads sweating; others gathered around Zhu Xiu's grandfather, humbly seeking advice with focused, reverent expressions. No one paid any mind to this seemingly ordinary young man. But the moment Wen Qi walked without hesitation into the advanced breeder exam corridor, everything changed. His figure quickly disappeared from view, and this sudden turn of events left everyone present stunned. "Oh my, did that kid take the wrong turn?" One person exclaimed, mouth agape in disbelief, eyes wide. "He's probably just going to take a look. He'll be kicked out by the staff in no time." Another shook his head with a sneer, his eyes full of contempt. "Hmph, just trying to grab attention. What a clown!" Someone snorted dismissively, arms crossed, looking like they were ready to enjoy the show. The crowd buzzed with chatter, not a single person believing Wen Qi was actually there to take the advanced breeder exam. In their eyes, he was far too young to have the skill or qualifications for such a test. Only Zhu Xiu stood among the crowd, lost in thought. She recalled her previous interactions with Wen Qi and his seemingly bold, even arrogant, remarks. "Could it be that everything Wen Qi said before was true?" Zhu Xiu silently questioned herself, a glimmer of doubt and anticipation in her eyes. She remembered his steady, confident gaze and his calm composure in the face of skepticism. That look seemed to hold endless secrets and strength, inviting curiosity. "Maybe he really does have the ability?" This thought flashed through Zhu Xiu's mind but was quickly drowned out by the surrounding chatter. Zhu Xiu bit her lip, which trembled slightly, her gaze still fixed on the direction where Wen Qi had vanished, her heart a mix of emotions. She both hoped Wen Qi could work a miracle and prove himself, yet felt such a possibility was slim. Amid the noise and confusion, Zhu Xiu's heart grew even more tangled and uncertain. Old Master Zhu, who had been ignoring the commotion, was now drawn in by the sudden uproar. His weathered face furrowed slightly, a hint of confusion in his eyes. After hearing the accounts from those around him, he quickly realized that the cause of the disturbance was the same overambitious young man from the airship. Old Master Zhu stroked his graying beard and nodded lightly in agreement with the others' remarks. In his view, a young man so rashly entering the advanced breeder exam corridor couldn't possibly have the real skill to take the test—he was surely just trying to draw attention. He let out a soft snort, a flicker of displeasure and disdain in his eyes. That look seemed to say: "Such a frivolous and arrogant youth will never amount to much." In his years of experience and understanding, young people should be steady and down-to-earth, not flashy and conceited like Wen Qi.