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

"I was so stupid, really. I was only thinking about the joy of being able to train after Little Doki evolved, but I forgot that Beedrill moves using its wings, not running..."

Inside the old pavilion, Mu Yun leaned against the wooden railing, uttering a lament reminiscent of Xianglin's wife.

Flying is clearly a form of physical training, but the rigid, unintelligent system refuses to acknowledge it.

It seems that unless he captures a Pokémon that can run, he won't be able to complete this second daily quest for quite some time.

10 points a day, that's 300 points a month. 1 point is roughly equal to 100 Alliance Coins. Rounding it up, Mu Yun felt like he had lost at least a small goal!

"How about you try running, Xiao Du?"

Mu Yun probed.

"Hiss??"

Xiao Du tilted his head, seemingly not quite understanding Mu Yun's meaning.

Running? Who? Me?

Is it serious that you're making a bee run?

Despite not understanding, Xiao Du still obediently fluttered its wings, landed on the ground, and tried to move slowly with its limbs, which were so slender compared to its body that they seemed as if they could break at any moment with their own weight.

His trembling appearance was just like that of a patient about to participate in rehabilitation exercises.

Clearly, his slender lower limbs were not strong enough to support him running.

"Never mind, Xiao Du, I was a little out of my mind just now and talked nonsense."

After all, he was the child he had raised. Seeing Xiao Du's earnest but confused expression, how could Mu Yun bear to let him continue? He could only sigh inwardly, beckon to Xiao Du, and say, "Good boy, you've worked hard. Come and rest."

"Hiss!"

Seemingly upon hearing Mu Yun say that he had a fever, Xiao Du flapped its wings and flew over, mimicking what it did on TV, extending its long, snow-white needle and gently pressing the side of it against Mu Yun's forehead.

The icy touch startled Mu Yun slightly.

Just then, a white cloud drifted away, revealing the midday sun, which shone through the pavilion onto them.

Mu Yun, regaining his senses, smiled gently and reached out to rub Xiao Du's head. The emptiness of missing points seemed to be suddenly filled by something, and he felt a warm feeling in his heart.

Mu Yun felt relieved.

It's just 300 points, or 3 Alliance Coins; it's not worth his time at all...

"Pop?"

Namikaze, who was practicing his collisions nearby, seemed to sense something and suddenly turned around to look at the heartwarming scene under the sunlight.

What's going on?

New ways to rest?

And so, the morning passed peacefully and quietly during training.

Because of his higher level and greater physical and energy reserves, Xiao Du mastered all three of his previously unlearned moves in just one morning.

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[Ding! Beedrill's Hardening skill has been upgraded by 1!]

【bite!.........】

[Hardening (Beginner, 0/10) → Hardening (Master, 0/100)]

[Hardening (Mastery, 0/100): Skill casting speed +100%, Hardened defense effect +50%.]

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[Double Needle (Beginner, 0/10) → Double Needle (Master, 0/100)]

【Double Needles (Mastery, 0/100): During the use of this move, the hardness of the Double Needles increases by 100%, and the penetration of the Double Needles increases by 50%.】

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[Random Strike (Beginner, 0/10) → Random Strike (Mastered, 0/100)]

【Rampage (Mastery, 0/100): During the use of this move, the hardness of both needles is increased by 100%, and the speed of arm swings is increased by 50% when released.】

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The new modifiers for each move are quite good, especially the two modifiers for the Twin Needles. They don't increase toxicity, but instead focus on physical damage output, such as hardness and penetration.

After the morning training session, Mu Yun took the two little ones home.

Since they can all fly, Mu Yun no longer needs to carry anyone.

Back home, after a quick shower and massage, the two of them, one human and one spirit, prepared for a wonderful afternoon nap.

"Buzz~~"

Just then, Mu Yun's phone suddenly vibrated.

Upon opening it, he found it was a message from his handsome best friend, Liu Jianhao.

[Pureblood Man (Liu Jianhao): Brother Yun, there's a newly opened gaming arena near my house. They offer a 50% discount for first-week members. Want to come and try it out? (Newbie Gaming Arena Promotional Flyer.JPG)]

The so-called battle arena is, simply put, a place similar to a sports stadium.

The difference is that the gymnasium has individual courts for playing badminton, tennis, and other sports, while the battle arena has standard-sized battle arenas.

Because Pokémon battle tournaments are a popular competition worldwide, similar battle arenas have sprung up in almost every inhabited city.

Whether in a big city or a small town, whether a professional trainer or an amateur enthusiast, people may have a passionate Pokémon battle during their leisure time.

Anyway, there are protection mechanisms in place, so as long as it's not a malicious attack, there will basically be no damage.

"The Beginner Battle Arena is a battle arena specifically designed for newcomers..."

Mu Yun searched for the brand and found that it was a chain brand specifically open to newcomers.

After all, when it comes to the passion for battle, it's definitely newcomers who have just started playing Pokémon who are the most enthusiastic.

The existence of elves keeps the average happiness level at a very high level year after year. In addition, the Yanhuang Alliance has always encouraged childbirth, so the number of new players increases every year, and naturally, more people are engaged in new player battle economy.

With so many projects, the benefits naturally increase to attract more participants.

That's why Mu Yun saw the benefits such as half-price discounts for opening memberships, waived venue repair fees, and free treatment.

Xiao Du and Bo Feng haven't experienced any real battles yet, so it's a good opportunity for them to go to the Beginner Battle Arena and battle against other new trainers to get a feel for the game.

You can also complete the "Permanent Mission 1: Battle" mission to earn some points.

Thinking of this, Mu Yunyun replied.

[Cloud Reader (Muyun): Sure, when?]

[Pure-Blooded True Man (Liu Jianhao): How about we meet at the entrance of my apartment complex around 2 PM?]

[Cloud Reader (Muyun): (Psyduck OK.JPG)]

After agreeing on a time, Mu Yun turned off the screen and lay back on the sofa.

After a pleasant afternoon nap, Mu Yun put the two little ones into their Poké Balls, then scanned a shared electric bicycle and rode towards Liu Jianhao's residential area.

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Jinlun Garden is the name of Liu Jianhao's residential community.

Compared to the somewhat old and weathered Xinhua Community, Jinlun Garden is full of vibrant life, both in terms of its overall architectural style and the green areas throughout.

In layman's terms, it means: rich!

Liu Jianhao's father works in the city's public security bureau, and his position is said to be quite high. His mother is a head nurse at the Pokémon Center, and he also has an older sister who graduated from university several years ago and passed the exam to join the patrol department as a Pokémon investigator.

Given this setup, Mu Yun couldn't understand Liu Jianhao's reason for choosing the school-provided Pokémon eggs as his starting Pokémon.

Adhering to the principle of asking questions when you don't understand, he asked when he started his second year of high school.

Liu Jianhao's answer was simple: as a real man, he wanted to be like his father, working hard with his own hands and starting from scratch!

It gives off a strong vibe of a clueless rich kid who doesn't want to rely on his family and wants to start his own business.

"So, your grandfather was an ordinary person?"

On the way home from school that afternoon, Mu Yunyun held a bowl of deluxe grilled cold noodles that Liu Jianhao had treated her to and asked curiously.

He had met Liu Jianhao's grandfather a few times; he was a clean-cut, efficient, and energetic old man.

"No, he's a retired special police officer from the provincial public security department."

"?"

When I put a question mark, it's not that I have a problem, but I think you have a problem!

It's hard to imagine whether the veteran special police officer who managed to retire peacefully in the provincial public security department in this world where elves commit crimes was due to good luck or strong ability.

Or perhaps both?

So, do you think your dad really got there entirely on his own because he has such a powerful father?

So it turns out you're not a rich kid, you're a third-generation police officer!

In response, Mu Yun stated,

Hey bro, does our grandpa need another grandson?