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

"good!"

Having just learned to ride, Mu Yun was naturally eager to try it out.

So, following his memory, he stepped into the stirrups and landed neatly on the horse's back.

The fluidity of her movements surprised Ma Sitong slightly.

But she quickly came to her senses.

With Mu Yun's strong physique, mounting a horse was naturally no challenge for him.

But horsemanship isn't just about brute force; the most important thing is skill, the agility and freedom that comes from a connection with the spirit, not brute force...

"aluminum!!!"

Before Ma Sitong could finish her internal monologue, a loud, piercing cry rang out.

The mud-bearer, which had just been expressionless and acting like a perfunctory old employee, suddenly seemed to have been injected with adrenaline, its front hooves raised high and its eyes shining.

It was as if she had just ridden two elves.

Ma Sitong: ? ? ?

What's going on? My mud-drawn horse has gone mad?

She stared, her eyes filled with confusion.

Before she could think further, the next second, Mu Yun held the reins and gently squeezed his legs together.

The heavy mud-drawn horse seemed like a soldier receiving a general's order; in an instant, its four hooves stomped the ground, kicking up a cloud of dust.

Thump thump thump---!!

Heavy, powerful footsteps rang in Ma Sitong's ears.

To her astonishment and bewilderment, a heavy mudsled horse, skilled in long-distance running, suddenly unleashed a speed comparable to that of a lightning zebra and a fiery horse!

In addition to its massive size, it's just like a heavy tank that's rampaging across the battlefield, with an imposing and astonishing presence!

Looking at Muyun on horseback, he stood tall and proud, his eyes shining, and the wisps of hair on his forehead fluttering, all exuding an air of unrestrained pride.

The sunlight streaming down evokes the untamed and carefree spirit of ancient knights-errant venturing into the martial world.

Judging from her demeanor, she doesn't seem like a complete novice at all; she's more like a pro than even a seasoned veteran like herself!

"........."

I hate geniuses the most!!!

Ma Sitong's upturned lips suddenly turned down, and she thought angrily to herself.

"Cool!"

Unaware of Ma Sitong's thoughts, Mu Yun rode his heavy mud-drawn horse around for a while before returning, completely satisfied.

Then, he noticed that Ma Sitong's eyes had changed from being full of confidence and enthusiasm at the beginning to being indignant and... aggrieved.

That's strange, why are you suddenly feeling down?

Could it be that my period came early?

Out of concern for his classmate, Mu Yun decisively signed the rental contract, paid the deposit, and obtained the temporary riding permit. Under her bewildered gaze, he left with his goat mount.

On the way back, Mu Yun even tried riding Bo Feng.

Surprisingly, Namikaze's speed was also boosted by riding skills, doubling in speed!

"To be able to ride any rideable creature means that riding skills do not specifically apply to mount-type spirits."

Mu Yun thought to himself.

That makes sense, though, as the term "mount-type spirit" isn't a category unique to spirits themselves.

It's just that people make this distinction for convenience.

Theoretically speaking, even Magikarp or Caterpie can be considered a mount Pokémon as long as you ride on its back.

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Back home, Mu Yun continued making energy cubes in the Elf Space.

As for the goat as a mount?

Except when he's feeding him, when he leaves the Pokémon Space and releases him from his living room, he spends most of his time resting in his Poké Ball.

The goat, on which the mount is, is quite used to this.

The rented sprites only need to exert themselves when traveling; otherwise, they rest normally.

Of course, out of consideration for his wife's trainer's daughter being a classmate, Mu Yun wouldn't mind lending a hand if he encountered danger.

Mu Yun: Really?

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An ordinary day passed by as Mu Yun routinely crafted energy cubes.

Time flew by and it was noon the next day.

Inside the villa, Mu Yun looked expectantly at the pioneering power displayed on the panel.

At this moment, only a few minutes remain before the Martial Arts Seed blossoms, and he eagerly anticipates the effects of this special ability originating from the Wang family patriarch.

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[Ding! The seed of martial arts nurtured by the power of pioneering has blossomed, and the fruit of martial arts has ripened. Please check your inventory!]

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A few minutes later, the system notification sounded as expected.

A transparent sphere slowly floated out from his chest and appeared before his eyes.

Unlike the dark black Tongyou Fruit, the Martial Arts Fruit is a translucent white like mutton fat jade, with a layer of fine, pale golden light flowing across its surface, as if golden patterns are hidden on its body.

This is quite similar to the Fruit of the Netherworld, both having inscriptions that are difficult to decipher.

"So this is the fruit of martial arts..."

Mu Yun held up the Martial Arts Fruit; it felt light in his hand, yet also had an unreal, warm sensation.

After carefully sensing it, he skillfully picked up the Martial Arts Fruit and slowly brought it close to his forehead.

Thump! Thump! Thump!

In an instant, a sound like the beating of drums in battle, or the resounding tolling of a great bell, rang out from Mu Yun's heart.

In the villa's living room, Xiao Du, who was watching a match with Xiao Yan, subconsciously looked over.

He wasn't sure if it was just his imagination, but as the sound rang out, he felt a surge of excitement and emotion.

As a mature elf, how can I let my emotions control me? I must remain calm!

Xiao Du muttered to himself, and quickly suppressed the restlessness in his heart with his willpower.

But Xiao Yan, who was born not long ago, was not able to make it.

As the drumbeats thundered, the flames in his eyes suddenly shot up, and the flames on his head and shoulders blazed even more fiercely.

"suck!!"

(Men, let's fight!!)

He clenched his fists and raised his head proudly.

Boom!

However, before he could get into the mood, Xiao Du tapped him on the forehead with a needle.

"Hiss!"

(To become a mature elf, you must first learn to calm your mind!)

Xiao Yan, clutching his head, crouched down, his fighting spirit instantly extinguished.

"Heave-ho!"

(Hiss~~, okay, bro~~)

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On the other side of the villa.

Thump! Thump!

With each heartbeat, Mu Yun felt an urge to pick a fight.

But like Xiao Du, he suppressed this desire with willpower in an instant.

Soon, the magical drumming stopped, and everything returned to calm.

Mu Yun took a deep breath before opening the panel and looking at the Martial Heart that stirred his heart.

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【Martial Arts Heart (LV5/Special): Martial arts is the skill of strength, while the Way is the pinnacle of skill. The ultimate path of martial arts is not the strength of an individual, but the combined strength of many. Only by gathering the strength of many can one solidify the heart of martial arts.

Ability ① Morale Boost: Stimulates the spirit and inspires others, activating their mind and body, greatly boosting morale, making them fearless in the face of hardship, and able to move forward without hesitation. It can also make them immune to all negative mental states and unleash 200% of their combat power.

Ability ② Unity: Connected by voice, hearts and souls are linked, and thousands are as one. If any one person is injured, the damage is shared equally among all those connected. The controller can use the power of everyone to launch an attack.

Ability ③ Martial Arts in Dreams: Can control dreams and practice martial arts in dreams, increasing the effect by 500% and the inspiration burst by 300%.

Ability 4? ? ?: Skill level is insufficient, not yet activated.

Ability ⑤? ? ?: Skill level is insufficient, not yet activated.

Note: Special powers born from the power of pioneering cannot be leveled up independently; their level will be equal to the power of pioneering.

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Mu Yun: ? ? ?

No, is this effect a manifestation of the heart of martial arts or the heart of a commander?

Also, wasn't the Wang family patriarch a martial artist? How come this ability looks like that of someone who leads troops into battle?

But to be fair, this ability, when combined with the linguistic mastery of "I am the center," is truly quite impressive.