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

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[Ding! Beedrill (51) defeated Proboscis (63)/Foretrus (64)/Bronze Bell (64). Permanent Quest 1: Battle Completed. The opponent's level is significantly higher than yours. Congratulations, host! You have gained 63/64/64 points. Beedrill's growth level has been moderately increased!]

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[Ding! Beedrill's growth level has increased after continuous efforts. Current level: 52!]

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[Ding! Target detected as the objective of Permanent Mission 16 - Badge Collector. Bonus points: 630/640/640!]

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[Ding! Detected that the host has defeated the county-level gym leader, Cong Kai. Reward has been issued!]

[Ding! Congratulations, host! You have obtained a Storage Space Expansion Card (1m³)*1 and a Beginner Energy Cube Recipe (attribute selectable)*1!]

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With Xiao Du's intervention, victory was assured.

After a simple gathering of energy and sword dance, along with some minor buffs, Xiao Du swept through the enemy lines, defeating three opponents in a row and securing the victory.

Not only did he gain nearly two thousand points, but he also raised Xiaodu's level by one level.

To be honest, it's faster to level up by fighting above your level.

They fought two gyms in total, which directly boosted Xiaodu's level by two.

At this rate, by the time he arrives in Beihe Province, Xiao Du will probably be close to breaking through to the Dojo level.

"Congratulations on your victory, challenger!"

Cong Kai twitched the corners of his mouth, and after putting the bronze bell away, he rubbed his slightly stiff face before managing a forced smile.

Kids these days are terrifying; one Beedrill took out three of them in one go.

Just outrageous!

"Dad, great news! Fantastic news! That old bastard from Kaohsiung City has been killed at the farm! Now our dojo can finally have employees in peace!"

Just then, a lively-looking boy rushed in from outside the door, his voice full of excitement.

Upon hearing this, Cong Kai, who had just been looking depressed, was instantly overjoyed.

Mu Yun, who was standing nearby, overheard the gist of it.

It seems that Takaichi, who lost the competition to become the gym leader, has been causing trouble for the gym staff, so much so that the gym has been unable to hire anyone for a long time.

While it may not be considered a serious injury, it was certainly disgusting.

No wonder he can get along with Sakura; his methods are truly despicable.

By eliminating this cancer, we can consider it a good deed.

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[Ding! Detected that the host eliminated Gao City, gaining gratitude from some of the people in Qinghe City who were harassed and bullied by him. Your luck has slightly increased!]

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"This works?"

Hearing the system notification, Mu Yun was slightly taken aback.

There was no increase when Kao Shi died, but there was an increase after the news of Kao Shi's death spread.

It seems that this assessment of increased fortune is somewhat similar to the practice of burning incense, requiring time to spread and for people to become aware of it.

After bidding farewell to the smiling Cong family father and son, Mu Yun went to a hotel to rest.

Although he had no shortage of supplies, there were still many inconveniences to living in the wild.

For example, not being able to take a nice, long hot shower.

After taking a shower, Mu Yun used his waveguide to scan the room. Once he confirmed that everything was in order, he instantly appeared in the spirit space.

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"Style~~"

(Such clean water~~)

"Mode!!"

(What a spacious place! I'm swimming! I'm swimming! I'm swimming!)

In Yuwei Lake, wild bass swim freely in the wide lake.

Because they are raised as meat fish, many wild bass are confined to small square cells from birth.

Now that I have regained my freedom, I am naturally overjoyed.

"Big Brother!"

Patrick Star, who was explaining the precautions to the Blue-striped Savage Bass by the shore of Lake Youwei, quickly spotted Mu Yun and immediately greeted him.

Mu Yun nodded and flashed to the lakeside.

At this moment, the lake contains blue-striped savage bass listening to the lecture, and red-striped savage bass with dull eyes and a drowsy look.

That look is just like a student who gets up at five o'clock, half-opens his eyelids in class, and is trying hard to stay awake.

On the shore, Dadan also appeared to be uninterested.

While Patrick was narrating, the Blue-striped Savage Bass listened intently, while the other two seemed to be on the verge of falling asleep.

Upon seeing Mu Yun approach, Da Dan and the Red-striped Savage Bass immediately perked up.

Especially the Red-striped Savage Bass, whose eyes were full of respect and admiration as it looked at Mu Yun.

"How are you doing? Are you settling in well here?"

Mu Yun lowered his head and touched the red-striped savage bass, then looked at the blue-striped savage bass.

Although the Red-striped Savage Bass is more formidable in combat, the Blue-striped Savage Bass is the true leader of its kind.

"Shiki~~!"

(Thanks to you, this is great!)

"The Blue-striped Savage Bass said."

Mu Yun nodded, then asked, "By the way, do you have names?"

It's always the red-striped savage bass, the blue-striped savage bass, long and hard to pronounce.

"Shiki~!"

(Please bestow a name upon me!)

"Blue-striped Savage Bass said respectfully."

The red-striped savage bass gave the blue-striped savage bass a strange look.

Isn't Sister Lan a name?

But he didn't interrupt. To him, Sister Lan and Mu Yun were the people he respected the most.

He wouldn't even blink if he were to die for them.

"Then you can be called Youlan from now on, and he can be called Manzi." Mu Yun quickly came up with an idea.

"Shiki~!"

(Thank you for the name, Azure!!)

Youlan lowered her head slightly.

The barbarian wagged its tail happily.

He didn't quite understand the meaning of the name, but since it was given to him by Mu Yun, he naturally accepted it happily.

"By the way, Xiao You, does your clan have an evolved form?"

After a simple naming ceremony for joining the group, Mu Yun asked curiously.

The Nethertail Black Fish has not yet been discovered in this world, so Mu Yun can only ask the two of them, who are members of the Savage Bass Clan.

"Shiki~!"

(The blue is unaware.)

Youlan shook her head.

Before being captured and turned into a meat fish, she was just an ordinary blue-striped savage bass who knew a little bit of illusion magic. Even after her level skyrocketed and her illusion magic power increased, she showed no signs of evolving.

"I've heard about a method of evolution for your race. It might not be accurate, but if it works, it should significantly increase your race's combat power. However, the process might be a bit painful. Would you like to give it a try?"

Mu Yun said.

Upon hearing this, his deep blue eyes immediately lit up.

Yes, of course she was willing.

She wouldn't even flinch at sacrificing herself if it meant helping her people survive better.

Besides, it only hurts for a moment.

"Shikishishishi!!"

Upon hearing that it could evolve, the barbarian wagged its tail excitedly, indicating its willingness to sacrifice itself.

"In that case, let the barbarian handle it, and you observe from the side."

As he spoke, Mu Yun looked at Patrick Star beside him and said, "You should observe this for a while too."

"Okay, boss."

Patrick nodded, took out his phone from the back pocket, and turned on the recording function.