As for going to university, it's also very simple. Kyushu University is in the central part of the Kyushu region. If he can find an Elite-level Pidgeot, it will only take him about three hours to return here from Kyushu University.
Even if he goes to school, he can come back once a week. When the time comes, he can recruit some more people, and he won't have to worry about the ranch at all.
Even a native like Yu Zhonggang knows to plan more than ten years in advance in order to establish his own family. Lu Li doesn't think it's too early for him to start planning now.
For a family-style force, ecological gardens, ranches, farms, and even orchards are essential.
This is also why Lu Li is so eager to establish a ranch.
Compared to the ranch, the orchard is the most troublesome.
Currently, the orchard cannot be separated from Tropius. Even with Super Fertilizer, Tropius still needs to manage the fruit trees in the orchard, but leaving Tropius in the orchard is not conducive to fostering a relationship.
"If only there was a teleportation array," Lu Li thought dejectedly.
With a teleportation array, the problems he had thought of before would be easily solved.
"I'm quite familiar with Ekko. They are a group of pitiful and hardworking kids."
At this time, Vi also gave a relatively pertinent evaluation.
The Firelights are formed by a group of orphans. Their predecessor was a bankrupt orphanage. Ekko, as the leader of the Firelights, can be said to have been extremely worried in order to help his younger siblings.
Vi added, "Ekko's talent is also quite strong. If the Firelights weren't holding him back, Ekko's current strength would definitely not be weaker than mine."
She probably knew what Lu Li was thinking and hoped that Lu Li could recruit the Firelights.
Ekko's character and ability are both excellent. If they work together, it's definitely better to have acquaintances.
"I'm planning to build a small ranch. The ranch needs a few handymen. Originally, I was planning to go to the talent market to recruit, but we have too many secrets, and some things have to be guarded against."
Lu Li also stated his concerns and reasons for choosing the Firelights.
Vi directly said, "I can contact Ekko. I think he would definitely be happy to have a legitimate job."
"What I need is loyalty," Lu Li said meaningfully.
"I can persuade Ekko," Vi said seriously. She knew this was an opportunity for the Firelights.
As a friend, Vi hopes Ekko can have a better future.
Looking at Vi's determined face, Lu Li made a decision, "I'll give you two days. If it doesn't work, I'll think of other ways."
At this time, Powder raised her hand and said, "I have a way."
Seeing Powder's eager look, Lu Li asked, "What way?"
Powder: "I can use my superpowers to forcibly control those kids."
Lu Li: "..."
Well, you really are something.
You've awakened your criminal talent at such a young age. You're born with a criminal physique.
Vi looked at her sister angrily, then roared, "What kind of idea is that? Don't forget Ekko bought you lollipops before."
"Now I'm on big brother's side. I'm willing to do anything for big brother's hugs," Powder replied seriously.
Although Powder is still young, Vi is obviously not as good as Powder when it comes to sucking up.
Regardless of whether Lu Li agrees to this matter, at least she has shown that Lu Li is supreme.
Lu Li amusedly patted Powder's little head and praised, "Your control over your superpowers is not very good right now. It's easy to turn people into idiots. Let's use this method later."
After comforting Powder, Lu Li instructed Vi next to her, "I won't leave today. I'll go back to Qingyun City tomorrow morning."
Vi nodded, and the hesitant Vi glared helplessly at Powder next to her.
Lu Li didn't care about the interaction between the two sisters anymore. After saying goodbye to the two girls, Lu Li took Charmander to find Onix, who was training.
Lu Li has always been relatively conflicted about Onix's arrangements.
Harden isn't an offensive skill, and it can't bring any special bonuses to Onix, but Onix is also one of his first-tier Pokémon. If he only uses Onix as a farming Pokémon, it would be too wasteful.
Most importantly, Onix's aptitude is still very high, and it can also Mega Evolve. Lu Li is reluctant to only train him as a farming Pokémon.
In the game, Onix's overview is also very simple.
The body is composed of huge gray rocks. It can dig at a speed of 80 kilometers per hour underground. Most importantly, Onix can absorb various hard objects to make itself stronger.
The body strength of some older Onix is even comparable to diamonds. This is the unique ability of the Onix race.
Absorb various hard objects to make the body stronger...
Lu Li looked at Onix, who was comprehending land cultivation, thoughtfully.
Hard objects.
The scope of this object is relatively broad, but it is likely to be rocks or metals.
And judging from the Crystal Onix in the anime, Lu Li quickly came to a conclusion.
The things that Onix absorbs will directly affect Onix. The simplest is Crystal Onix, which is a typical case of absorbing too much crystal.
"If I use the art of refining weapons as a foundation and refine Onix as a magic weapon, will this method work?" Lu Li, who had an open mind, thought of an idea.
This method is indeed feasible. Here, we have to mention Onix's evolved form, Steelix.
Steelix lives deeper underground than Onix. The body tempered by underground high pressure and high heat is harder than any metal.
Since Steelix can originally be tempered by underground high pressure and high heat, why can't it be tempered directly by weapon refining techniques?
Thinking of this, he called Onix over.
"Onix, this is the thing..."
Lu Li told Onix about his idea.
"Onix~"
（Trainer, your method is very good, but I am just an Onix now.）
Onix agreed with Lu Li's training plan, but the problem is that he is just Onix now and not Steelix.
Lu Li said, "So I decided to personally refine some special metals for you to absorb."
In fact, there are also assembly lines in the cultivation world.
Refining a magic weapon requires the following procedures.
These are the initial extraction of metal, refining those extracted metals into the embryo of the magic weapon, and finally refining the restrictions, and then the magic weapon is formed.
With his current weapon refining level, he is fully capable of refining the essence of steel.
Lu Li even felt that this refined essence of steel was likely to become a special Pokémon item specifically for Steel-type Pokémon.
But the problem came again.
With his current level of weapon refining, without a good weapon refining venue, it is impossible to meet Onix's needs even if he exhausts himself.
Calculating that 100 tons of steel can refine one ton of steel essence, he has to start the furnace at least 100 times to refine it now.
And one ton of steel essence, Onix may only need two or three days to absorb.
Lu Li felt that he needed a magic weapon-level smelting furnace now.
As a Grandmaster-level weapon refiner, if he was now in the cultivation world, a mere magic weapon-level smelting furnace, he could do it with his hands.
But the problem is that this is the Pokémon world.
"How would I know if I don't try?" Lu Li thought fiercely.
For Onix's future, a magic weapon-level smelting furnace must be refined.
