Pokémon: Hard work pays off, moves can be upgraded infinitely.

"Erli, stop for a moment."

Mu Yunfei flew to Erli's side and said.

"Crunch?"

Upon seeing Mu Yun, Erli was taken aback, seemingly not recognizing him.

It wasn't until he glanced at the bold figure in the distance that a glimmer of wisdom flashed in his dull eyes.

So it's the boss's boss!

"This kid, could it be that he's got incredible strength to throw bricks, and his brains have been traded for his stamina...?"

Watching Erli float on the water, blankly blowing bubbles, and only swimming towards him after a while, Mu Yun couldn't help but complain in his heart.

If you lack skill, you can practice; but if you lack intelligence, you're truly out of options.

"Here, take this."

Mu Yun didn't waste any time and directly spent 300 points to exchange for a Gyarados horn bone.

But after thinking about it, he spent another 9300 points to exchange for thirty-one.

Since we're already here, let's just distribute them to the other Magikarp as well.

As the Gyarados horn bones appeared one by one, the Magikarp, who had just been somewhat tired from training, suddenly perked up like sharks smelling blood.

They all rushed towards Muyun at top speed.

I must say, even though they're just a bunch of Magikarp, their sheer number gives them quite a presence.

"One for each of you, and tell Dadan after you've finished eating."

Using his advantage as the master of space, Mu Yun froze the approaching Magikarp in place and said.

After saying that, he waved his hand, and the thirty-two horn bones landed precisely on the lips of each Magikarp.

As soon as he released the restraints, the Magikarp eagerly took the horn bones into their mouths, their bright red little mouths beginning to suck on the smooth bones.

In an instant, all the Magikarp, including Niko, swelled in size just like Gold had before.

However, their growth rate was nowhere near that of Xiao Jin, but their final size was about the same as Xiao Jin's.

The smallest one is nearly 90 centimeters long, and the largest one is almost the same size as the one Xiao Jin absorbed the first time, nearly one meter long.

It was none other than Erli.

Clearly, even though their racial stats are the same, the absorption efficiency varies between individuals.

I just don't know what the final result will be.

After all, this is only the first time.

"Crunch~~"

Like Little Gold, the Magikarp, having eaten and drunk their fill, closed their heavy eyelids, chewing on their horns as they prepared to fall into a deep sleep.

However, there is one exception among them.

"Crunch!!"

Erli, who had also finished sucking on the horn bone, did not go to sleep. Instead, he forced his eyes open and roared with great force.

Then, it carried the horn bone directly into the water.

Just as Mu Yun was wondering, Erli's figure suddenly broke out of the water.

He leaped into the air.

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[Ding! Magikarp (Nijiki) used Splash, skill level +1!]

[Ding! Under the effect of the powerful tonic, your Water Splash proficiency has increased by an additional 9!]

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[Ding! Magikarp (Niko) uses.........]

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"That dedication... no wonder he was able to master Splash Jump in the wild!"

Watching the two carp leap out of the water again and again with a horn bone in its mouth, Mu Yun couldn't help but murmur a sigh of relief.

What amazing willpower! Even though his eyelids were drooping, he was still training.

With this kind of perseverance, even if he hadn't met Mu Yun, he would definitely have evolved into a Gyarados in the future.

"roar!!"

(Look how hard Erli is working, still practicing with weights. And look at you guys, you're already complaining of being tired after only a few moves! You're at the age where you're full of energy, how could you possibly be tired! Stand up, all of you, and keep going!)

The bold one from the island in the lake, seeing Erli carrying a bone for weight training, suddenly had a bright idea and encouraged the big claw crab and the others.

The giant crabs: ? ? ?

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Erli's side.

Watching Erli perform his water-splashing leaps again and again, Mu Yun did not interrupt him.

Instead, it floated in the air, quietly watching him.

Four meters, three meters, two and a half meters, two meters...

The height from which the two carp leaped decreased at a speed visible to the naked eye.

On the one hand, it's because they had just practiced and were physically exhausted.

On the other hand, it is because of the weight-bearing structure of the horn bones.

In addition, their bodies craved sleep, so the two carp naturally jumped lower and lower.

After more than ten attempts, the distance the two carp leaped out of the water was less than half a meter.

Its tail barely left the water.

Clearly, he was truly exhausted.

Sure enough, the next time Erli leaped up, its tail didn't even come out of the water.

"Erli, come here for a second."

Seeing this, Mu Yun knew it was time for him to make his move.

"Click-clack-click-clack~"

The two carp were flapping their gills and spitting out bubbles with unclear speech.

"I'll give you a reward because you've worked so hard."

Mu Yun slowly descended until his palm rested on Erli's head, then silently recited in his heart.

"System, exchange for thirty Evolution Essences!"

Since Erli is determined to work hard, he is naturally willing to lend him a hand.

As for points and such, we can earn more!

Points -30000!

Evolution Essence +30!

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[Ding! Magikarp (Niko) is using Evolution Essence. Based on its final form's base stats, its highest stats are Attack and Special Defense. Stat boosting in progress...]

[Ding! Evolution essence fusion complete, Magikarp (Nibi), Attack +150, Special Defense +150!]

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【Pokémon: Magikarp (Two Magikarp)】

[Race stats:]

HP: 20

Physical Attack: 10 + 150 = 160

Physical defense: 55

Special Attack: 15

Special defense: 20+150=170

Speed: 80

Total: 200 → 500

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As the system notification ended, Mu Yun looked expectantly at Er Li.

Under his gaze, Erli, who had just been exhausted and somewhat drowsy, suddenly shuddered.

The lips, which held the large horn bone, moved slightly.

Soon, the horn bone began to shrink again.

The two carp's bodies also seemed to be growing larger, as if they were going through a second growth spurt.

Until one horn bone disappeared from his mouth and another horn bone was sucked away, his length had reached an astonishing 1.9 meters, far exceeding the sleeping Magikarp around him.

It's only a tiny bit smaller than Xiao Jin.

"It seems that the absorption limit is indeed related to racial stats."

Looking at Erli's size, Mu Yun murmured to himself.

"Crunch!!"

On the other side, Erli, whose body had just grown, felt a new power surging from the invisible. The drowsiness that he had just been unable to resist was once again suppressed by his willpower.

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[Ding! Magikarp (Nijiki) used Splash, skill level +1!]

[Ding! Under the effect of the powerful tonic, your Water Splash proficiency has increased by an additional 9!]

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"If you finish your horn bone, remember to tell Dadan, and I'll get you some more later."

Seeing that Erli had started training day and night again, Mu Yun did not linger this time.

After giving a brief instruction, he left from above the lake.

The next moment, he appeared in a room that resembled a wooden cabin.

This is the temporary residence he built in the Elf Space.

Inside was the energy cube crafting kit he always carried with him.

Now that he has raised so many elves, he naturally needs to hurry up and make energy cubes.

"Open the liver!"