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

Yinzhou Cup rest area.

"I never expected that a rookie competition could trigger a system mission. That's really strange," Mu Yun thought to himself.

After entering Yinzhou City, Mu Yun found a hotel with good reviews and checked in.

Then he opened his phone and searched for the location of the Silver State Gym, while also checking if there were any suitable battle gyms where he could practice his skills.

As a result, I unexpectedly saw the news that the Silver State Cup was being held.

Initially, Mu Yun, seeing that this was just a rookie competition, had no intention of participating at all.

Although his matches have always felt like he's playing in a baby cup, that's not his intention. It's just that his opponents of the same age really are like babies in his eyes.

Just as he was about to skip it, the system notification sounded.

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[Ding! Host has triggered a long-term task. The task has been loaded. Please check it yourself!]

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[Long-Term Mission 3: The Baby Cup: A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step, and a great river is formed from countless small streams. For a qualified trainer, it is essential to respect every opponent and value every match!]

[Task Requirements: Please complete ten beginner-level events (i.e., events in which participants are no more than twenty years old) using Pokémon that are under two years old and do not repeat.]

[Time Limit: Before the host turns 20 (Current Age: 18)]

【Task Rewards: During the tournament, the rewards for [Permanent Task 1 - Battle] will be doubled.

Each completed event will grant a 10% discount card for a treasure of the corresponding attribute, depending on the Pokémon used by the host. If the Pokémon has two attributes, the attribute will be randomly selected. (No penalty for failing the mission)

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Mu Yun never expected that such an interesting task would appear in a long-term task that was rarely triggered.

The reward for [Permanent Mission 1 - Battle] is doubled, which is fine, since the level of the Pokémon in the newcomer competition is not high to begin with, so whether it is doubled or not is not very meaningful.

But the 10% off card for the Secret Treasure is really tempting.

If used to purchase top-tier treasures, each one only costs 5000 points.

If you purchase a Water-type Treasure and add Moonlight Dew, you can significantly increase the level of your Water-type Pokémon with just 6000 points!

It's a sure-fire way to make a killing.

Even if it's not a water-based discount card, but something else, it can still be exchanged for energy points to enhance his fitness skills.

Therefore, Mu Yun decisively took a taxi to the Yinzhou Cup venue and brought Patrick Star to participate in the competition.

He has many water-type Pokémon, but few are strong enough and of the right age. Patrick Star is the most suitable one among them.

The others, like Youlan and Manzi, are already over two years old. As for Xiaojin and Erli, they caused trouble a few days ago, so he doesn't plan to bring them out to attract attention for the time being.

The other water-type Pokémon either haven't had their abilities enhanced or are too old.

Patrick Star is the most suitable.

Don't let Patrick Star's usual technical work fool you; his fighting prowess is by no means weak.

Moreover, just in case, Mu Yun even specially exchanged a high-level secret treasure and Moonlight Dew for Patrick Star to absorb.

The level jumped directly from 32 to 38.

This level would rank in the upper-middle range even in a battle for the top scorer.

Playing against some newcomers is no problem at all.

"Hmm? Yu Bo?"

Just as Mu Yun was waiting for the match to begin, he suddenly saw an acquaintance walk into the lounge.

Mu Yun still had some impression of this chubby boy.

After all, a red Gyarados with champion-level potential is very rare.

Of course, he has it now.

Seeing that the other person had also noticed him and even gave him a greeting smile, Mu Yun smiled faintly and nodded.

Because I don't socialize much, I didn't go up to talk to them.

"Brother, aren't you two close at all?"

Yu Xin sighed with some regret.

What a pity, I was thinking of going up to get to know them, but now I don't have the chance.

We can't just abandon my brother.

I'm so considerate!

Yu Bo: What's with that expression? Does it matter whether we're close or not?

Soon, the registration for the Yinzhou Cup was nearing its end.

After the host's warm-up, the competition officially began.

The host took two opaque spheres from the lottery box, opened them, and, looking at the slips of paper inside, announced, "Now, let's welcome contestants number 57 and number 60 to the stage!"

"It's me!"

Yu Xin, who had just been marveling at something, stood up in surprise.

Although her older brother was the main participant, she figured she was already there, so she signed up as well. Because she signed up late, she was the 60th person to participate.

Although her initial Pokémon level is very low, she does have some Pokémon that she can battle with.

In fact, besides the "legal Pokémon" that need to be registered and used to enter official competitions, these scions of aristocratic families also have some unregistered "pet Pokémon".

For example, she kept pearl oysters in the pond in her own yard, intending to give them to her great-grandmother after they evolved.

For example, the ugly fish her father gave her for her birthday last year.

Although it cannot be legally registered for the time being, nor can it be used to participate in official competitions, it is still fine for this kind of entertainment-oriented event.

At the same time, contestant number 57 slowly stood up.

It was none other than Mu Yun, who had also registered late and thus had a later registration number.

"He's the top scholar! Brother, you'll see how I perform later!"

Upon seeing that her opponent was Mu Yun, Yu Xin was not sad but happy.

In a serious battle, she knew she was no match for Mu Yun.

However, given the limitations of her attributes and the fact that her opponent was using a newly bred Pokémon, she was naturally full of confidence.

After a year of careful nurturing, her pufferfish has already evolved into the Milotic form, and a mere starfish like it is easily crushed in her hand!

"It's the girl next to Yu Bo."

Mu Yun glanced at Yu Xin, but didn't pay much attention, and got up to walk towards the battlefield.

The referee was a middle-aged man who looked rather old, and standing next to him was a fish-shaped spirit with a very peculiar appearance.

Her skin was multicolored, as if a palette of paints had been overturned, resulting in a bizarre combination of multiple colors.

The Teeth-Grinding Jawfish is a water-type Pokémon with a protruding mouth, buck teeth, and multicolored skin.

Because of its keen senses and ability to use Psychic-type moves, it is often used as a lifeguard and referee at the beach.

"Please release your spirits!"

Once Mu Yun and Yu Xin were in place, the referee immediately waved his small flag and shouted in a loud and clear voice.

Awesome! *2

Mu Yun and Yu Xin threw out their Poké Balls at the same time.

Mu Yun naturally sent Patrick Star.

On Yu Xin's side was a beautiful elf with a slender, graceful figure and diverse skin colors, which contrasted sharply with the molar-skinned fish.

Milotic!

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[Pokémon: Milotic]

[Gender: Female]

[Attribute: Water]

[Level: 36 (Professional)]

【Trait: Competitive (If its own stats are lowered by the opponent, its Special Attack is greatly increased)】

[Moves: Dragon Breath, Mirror Reflection, Hypnosis, Tackle, ..., Water Pulse, Water Tail, Mystic Guard]

【Item Carried: Azure Scale (Intermediate)】

[Potential: King-level]

[Racial stats: 540]

Special Bonus: 1. Crown Prince (First Generation, Twin): Energy quality increased by 20%, meaning the power of all moves increased by 20%.

2. Bone Strengthening Powder: Increases bone strength and maximizes physical potential.

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