Pokémon: My Greninja can fly with Thunder God.

I'm getting ready to go back with Zhang Yuer and the others.

Suddenly a man blocked his way.

Lin Haoran recognized him; he was the runner-up in the insect-catching competition, known as the Insect-Catching Boy!

But he must be quite old, he already has a beard.

Still pretending to be young...

Lin Haoran couldn't help but ask curiously:

"Excuse me... is there anything I can help you with?"

The insect-catching man stared intently at Lin Haoran and said:

"I want to know how you got so many points!?"

“I often come to this forest. It’s absolutely impossible for one person to capture so many Bug-type Pokémon in a short period of time.”

Before Lin Haoran could speak, Zhang Yuer immediately cursed:

"What do you mean!?"

"You mean my Haoran cheated!?"

The insect-catching man didn't speak, but his meaning was clear: he believed Lin Haoran had cheated.

This infuriated Zhang Yuer, Wang Shengxiong, and the others.

Lin Haoran is a freak.

He's a guy who scored 10 points in the college entrance exam's martial arts section.

For a mere 2000-odd bug-catching points, you still need to cheat?!

That's incredibly short-sighted...

Even if Lin Haoran said that poop smells good, they might still believe him.

"If you say so, then it is..."

Lin Haoran simply smiled slightly, not paying any attention, and prepared to leave.

"etc.........."

The insect-catching man blocked Lin Haoran's path again.

Lin Haoran couldn't help but frown, and looked calmly at the insect-catching boy, saying:

"how!?"

"You still want to force me to stay here!?"

Lin Haoran's voice was somewhat cold. "Just because I'm not showing my teeth doesn't mean I'm a pushover!"

Although I don't want to cause trouble, I'm definitely not afraid of it.

Even if Moltres comes,

I'm going to eat roasted bird tonight.

The insect catcher looked at Lin Haoran and said:

"Let's have a Pokémon battle. If you win, I'll believe you didn't cheat."

Wang Shengxiong was unwilling and shouted at the insect catcher:

"Hey, hey, hey...who are you?!"

"You're almost 30, and you still have the nerve to ask us to have a Pokémon battle?!"

"Have you no shame?!"

really.........

The man catching the insects looked to be in his late twenties.

To challenge them would indeed be a bit shameless.

"Ding-dong... Congratulations on triggering the quest: Teach the bug-catching man a lesson!!"

"Outrageous... This jerk dares to question your ability to show off? Isn't that a slap in the face?!"

"Make your move... young man, defeat the insect catcher in the most ruthless way, teach him a lesson, and let him know what the wickedness of the human heart is."

"Quest Rewards: 1 Keystone, 2 Elf Candies (Elite Grade)..."

Just then, Lin Haoran heard the system's angry voice.

Lin Haoran heard that the reward was a keystone.

His eyes lit up immediately; he had a Beedrill Mega Stone. With this Key Stone,

My Beedrill can Mega Evolve!!

Lin Haoran's gaze towards the insect-catching man was now filled with affection.

What a kind person...

You've given yourself away; I misunderstood you.

Lin Haoran smiled and said to the insect catcher:

"Okay...I promise you!!"

............................

On a nearby elf battleground,

Lin Haoran and the insect-catching man stood facing each other on the battlefield.

At this time, a lot of people had gathered around.

They were all people participating in the insect-catching competition.

Seeing that the first and second place winners of the Bug-Catching Contest were going to have a Pokémon battle...

How could you miss out on something this fun!?

There was a lot of discussion in the surrounding area:

"Isn't this the first and second place winners of the insect-catching contest!?"

"Hehe... I heard that this bug catcher is not convinced by the handsome guy who came in first place and wants to have a Pokémon battle with him."

"Can't accept defeat?!"

"Who knows... But why not watch a free match!"

"Hehe...Great minds think alike!!"

"Who do you think is stronger between these two?!"

"Need I say more... This Bug Catcher is an elite-level trainer, while the guy on the other side looks like a high school student. How are they supposed to fight?!"

"Huh!? This loser is actually an elite-level trainer!?"

"You really can't judge a book by its cover!"

..........................

Those nearby were surprised to learn that the bug-catching man was actually an elite-level trainer.

In Linhai City, elite-level trainers are indeed considered elite members of society.

....................

At this moment, the battle between Lin Haoran and the insect-catching man had officially begun.

Wang Sicong will be the referee again this time!

"This battle will be played in a 3v3 mode..."

"The match ends when all of one side's Pokémon are unable to battle."

"The competition has officially begun..."

As Wang Sicong waved his flag, he loudly announced the official start of the competition.

Lin Haoran didn't know where the flag came from either.

He might carry it with him at all times!?

His dream is to be a referee!?

Lin Haoran shook his head, dismissing the strange thought, and released his spirit.

"Come out... Beedrill!!"

“Buzzing…”

Meanwhile, the bug catcher opposite him released his first Pokémon.

"Come out... Scyther!!"

"Crack..."

Two bright lights flashed across the field, and a figure in yellow and a figure in green appeared before the crowd.

The yellow figure was none other than Lin Haoran's Beedrill.

Its body is much larger than that of a typical bee, and it has yellow and black stripes on its two needles.

All of this shows that this giant beetle is no ordinary beetle.

The green figure opposite was a mantis-shaped elf with two sharp, blade-like arms, standing upright.

It's the Spirit: Scyther!

A glint flashed in Lin Haoran's eyes as the Scyther's attribute panel appeared before him:

【Name: Scyther】

[Gender: Male]

Personality: Afraid of loneliness

[Attribute: Insect/Flying]