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

Gastly, come here for a second.

Mu Yun waved to Gastly, which was surrounding Xiao Yan and continuing to try to make him laugh.

"Haaah~~"

Hearing Mu Yun's call, he reluctantly left his like-minded companions and floated over.

"If anything happens later, remember not to panic."

After giving a word of instruction, Mu Yun first picked up a luxury ball and subdued it, triggering the system's judgment.

Ignoring the newly appeared permanent master quest, Mu Yun immediately released it and then slowly mobilized the power of the Netherworld.

In an instant, a faint, white light flickered in his dark eyes.

A rolling, eerie wind, carrying ghostly wails, once again appeared around him.

However, compared to the scene when the power of the Netherworld had just awakened, the atmosphere now lacked the dark filter.

Mu Yun didn't care about any of that; at this moment, he was fully focused on mobilizing the power of the Netherworld.

As the power of spiritual connection was activated, he could feel his energy decreasing at an extremely rapid rate.

If it were an ordinary person, they would probably be drained dry in a few seconds, but for Mu Yun now, this kind of consumption is nothing.

"Contract!"

He slowly raised his hand, and his originally flesh-colored fingers suddenly turned jade white. An indistinct mark shot from his fingertip and flew into Gastly's body.

In an instant, a feeling of connection to life, seemingly from nowhere, appeared in Mu Yun's heart.

He knew this was the effect of the contract with the underworld messenger.

From this moment on, he can expend his own energy and stamina to provide Gastly with a continuous supply of energy, allowing it to grow rapidly.

It can also greatly deplete one's energy, allowing them to unleash even greater combat power instantly.

As for the abilities to communicate with the underworld and guide the dead, Gastly cannot use them yet.

The level is too low.

According to his estimation, at least an elite-level strength is required to attempt to construct a gate to the underworld, and only a hegemon-level strength is needed to attempt to guide weaker souls.

"Huh?"

Gastly looked at Muyun, then tried to roll up and down to see itself.

He felt like he was a little different, but he couldn't quite put his finger on it.

I just feel that the people in front of me seem more pleasing to the eye.

I wanted to make him laugh.

"Gastly, feel the power I'm sending you, and see if you can handle it."

After the contract was established, Mu Yun couldn't wait to try out the effects of cultivating the power of the Netherworld.

For the average person, this ability is actually quite ineffective.

After all, the level of the spirits grows very quickly in the early stages, so there's no need to help them. But when their growth slows down in the later stages, there's no way to help them.

But Mu Yun is different; he has plenty of energy.

Therefore, he decisively activated the Netherworld Contract, channeling streams of pure and powerful energy into Gastly through the contract.

"Hah!!"

(So ​​much, so bloated, so delicious!!)

Gastly's eyes widened, and the deep purple mist surrounding its black body grew rapidly, like flames billowing in the wind.

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[Ding! Gastly (4) has increased its growth level. Current level: 5 (Beginner)!]

[Ding! Gastly (5) has increased its growth level.........]

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[Ding! Gastly's current level: 14 (Normal)]

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A series of system notification sounds rang out.

Gastly's level rose like a rocket, reaching the level that Xiaodu had taken nearly a month to achieve in just a few minutes.

It really proves the old saying:

We didn't have these conditions back then!

Unfortunately, Gastly's absorption capacity is limited. After leveling up to level 14, it could no longer absorb any more energy from the contract.

It seems he needs some time to process this.

As for the consumption of Mu Yun?

Want to know about six times the total stamina and six times the stamina recovery?

"Fine, since I can't absorb it, I'll use the evolution essence first."

Mu Yun looked at Gastly, whose body was enveloped in a dense purple mist that had expanded several times over, and said.

Points -19000!

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

[Ding! Evolution essence fusion complete. Gastly: Special Attack +95, Speed ​​+95!]

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[Pokémon: Gastly]

[Race stats:]

HP: 30

Physical Attack: 35

Physical defense: 30

Special attack: 100+95=195

Special Defense: 35

Speed: 80 + 95 = 175

Total: 310 → 500

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Because of its high base stats, Gastly can only absorb nineteen Evolution Essences.

When it evolves into Gengar, its base stats will be around 790.

Among Ghost-type Pokémon with relatively low base stats, this is a clear case of being outclassed.

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[Ding! Gastly's digestive and storage abilities have improved; energy is being digested...]

[Ding! Gastly's level has increased to 16!]

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"As expected, boosting base stats has amazing effects!"

Hearing the system notification, Mu Yun wasn't surprised.

Given the examples of Little Gold and Erli, it's normal for Gastly to experience this situation.

then......

"Send me the Spirit Communication Contract!"

Vast amounts of energy are transformed into nutrients for the growth of Ghost-type Pokémon, supplied to Gastly without limit.

It wasn't until he reached level 19 that the dense fog around him expanded another circle, finally reaching its limit.

"Haaah~~"

Seemingly having eaten its fill, Gastly had completely lost the energy it had when it was first born. After yawning, it drifted down to a dark corner of the villa and fell into a deep sleep.

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[Pokémon: Gastly]

[Actions: Deadly Poison, Turbid Mist, Song of the End, Fright, Black Mist, Strange Light, Lick, Hypnosis, Black Gaze, An Eye for an Eye, Resentment]

[Racial stats: 500]

[Limit Break Point: 0]

Special Bonus: 1. Champion's Offspring (Double): Energy quality increased by 20%, meaning the power of all moves increased by 20%.

2. Affinity with the Underworld: While still an elf egg, if one is fortunate enough to come into contact with the aura of the Underworld, it is easier to gain the power to communicate with the Underworld.

3. Netherworld Contractor: Consuming the contractor's stamina and energy increases growth speed; consuming the contractor's life force can significantly boost overall combat power for a short period.

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"This power of spiritual connection is truly a divine skill for me in raising Ghost-type Pokémon. I estimate that the effect will be even better after Little Flame evolves."

Mu Yun murmured to himself.

Flame has better potential, higher base stats after evolution, and with various buffs, it's estimated it can absorb more energy in one go.

It's only because he's in good health; if it were Liu Hesheng, he probably wouldn't have had enough lives.

"Next up is Mibrim."

Mu Yun glanced at the pink and white elf egg that was quietly sitting in the incubator.

According to estimates, she will hatch at the latest tomorrow night or the morning after tomorrow.

Then he can embark on his journey.

"Since we have nothing to do, let's go for a stroll at Ma Sitong's horse farm."

Even with Namikaze's size, riding him wouldn't be a problem.

But traveling by air and traveling by land are completely different experiences.

The former is almost as difficult as taking a high-speed train or airplane; it's very hard to encounter elves.

The latter, however, can freely venture deep into the forest.

Even if you don't encounter your favorite Pokémon, just the experience of Pokémon battles is enough to help you grow.

Perhaps it's a bit too little for Xiao Du and his friends.

But for the frogs, it's just right.

This can also help Flame and Gastly gain some battle experience.