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

"Xiaoyun?"

Hearing someone call his name, Mu Yun looked up and saw a petite figure whose height only reached his chest.

Her black ponytail was neatly tied at the back of her head, with a light pink fringe on her forehead. She was tall and well-proportioned with a moderate figure, and wore an adorable and elegant cat hair clip.

Overall, it has a playful yet youthful and vibrant aesthetic.

"Sister Xiaomeng?"

The unusual light pink bangs made Mu Yun recognize the person in front of him at a glance.

Song Xiaomeng, the only daughter of her homeroom teacher Song Fu, is studying trainer at Changqing University and should be a senior this year.

What are you doing here?

Mu Yun asked curiously.

If he remembered correctly, Song Fu had once boasted to him about how talented his daughter was after having drinks at dinner one evening.

He joined the school team in his sophomore year, became a key member of the team in his junior year, and was promoted to vice captain after graduating this year.

Even though Evergreen University isn't among the top ten, as a top-tier university below the top ten, the internal competition is still extremely fierce.

This shows that Song Xiaomeng has extraordinary talent in the profession of trainer.

Why would a trainer with such skill appear in the beginner battle arena?

Could it be that despicable fish-fryer?

"Um, I exchanged for a new Pokémon at the school's breeding center before the holiday, and I just happened to see that this place had just opened, so I thought I'd come and train it."

Perhaps feeling a little embarrassed by being seen frying fish by an acquaintance, Song Xiaomeng twirled a strand of pink hair behind her ear with her slender white fingers and explained in an unnatural tone.

"It's fried fish, isn't it?"

Mu Yun got straight to the point.

"It's not 'smurfing'. The definition of 'smurfing' is when a high-level Pokémon overwhelms a low-level Pokémon. I'm using a low-level Pokémon here, so theoretically, I'm a newbie since I'm using a new Pokémon in battle."

Song Xiaomeng reached out and poked Mu Yun's chest angrily, pretending to be dissatisfied.

Mu Yun shrugged and didn't reply.

Seeing this, Song Xiaomeng continued, "Let me tell you, there's a scientific basis for what I'm doing."

"I'd like to hear the details." Mu Yun had an expression that said, "I'm listening to your fabrication."

"First of all, every Pokémon is a blank slate when it is born. If it always fights with the old guys in the team, it will be under a lot of pressure over time, and it may even hate fighting because it hates losing."

"So, take her out often to bully some weaker opponents—no, I mean, to let her see more Pokémon of the same level. Doing so can greatly boost her confidence, reduce her resistance and fear of battle, and help cultivate a fighting mentality!"

"That's it!"

The more Song Xiaomeng talked, the louder her voice became. By the end, she even put her hands on her hips, feeling that she was actually going to great lengths to help the elf with her psychological problems.

That's fantastic!

"That makes some sense."

Mu Yun stroked his chin, feigning agreement.

"Right?" Song Xiaomeng smiled sweetly and nodded repeatedly.

"But I don't believe it."

"..."

"Xiaoyun, it's been a few months, and you've even learned to tease your older sister! Looks like I should teach you the proper attitude when facing seniors in the real world!"

Song Xiaomeng turned and hugged Mu Yun's arm, her softness locking onto his strong muscles. She looked up at him and said with a forced smile.

Although he was smiling, Mu Yun felt a strange chill.

"Sister Xiaomeng, I was just kidding. How could I not believe in the training philosophy of the vice captain of Changqing University's school team!" Mu Yun's expression changed instantly.

Who says Xiaomeng's ideas are bad? They're fantastic!

"Hmph! That had better be true."

Song Xiaomeng pouted and let go of her hand.

After not seeing her for several months, Xiaoyun's figure has become better and better, with well-defined arm muscles. If Siyao saw this, she would definitely be so excited that she would lick the screen.

I was too reserved, so I only gave her a quick hug.

"The eighth match on court number 7 has ended. Please prepare for the ninth match."

Just as Song Xiaomeng was indulging in her narcissism, the loudspeaker in the lounge suddenly broadcast an announcement.

"Hey, it's my turn, Xiaoyun. Let's talk about what happened earlier later. Just watch your sister's performance!" Without waiting for Muyun's reply, Song Xiaomeng hurried towards the small corridor.

"She's almost graduating from university, and she's still so impatient." Mu Yun shook his head with a smile as he watched Song Xiaomeng's retreating figure.

After casually finding an empty chair in the lounge and sitting down, Mu Yun turned his attention to the battlefield.

As the electronic referee finished his rambling, Song Xiaomeng and her opponent threw out their Poké Balls together.

Song Xiaomeng's opponent was a slightly chubby boy with baggy clothes and a face full of acne, who looked like an ordinary NPC who could be refreshed at any time in the school.

But compared to his ordinary appearance, his elfin charm is very attractive.

It has a round and chubby body, with orange and black skin. The black parts of its skin look like a pair of little pants. It has short limbs but big eyes, making it look rather cute.

It is one of the three starter Pokémon of the Fire type, and its final evolved form is called the second senior brother, Wooloo!

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【Sprite: Tepig】

Gender: Male

[Attribute: Fire]

[Level: 11 (Normal)]

【Ability: Blaze (When HP drops below one-third, the power of Fire-type moves increases by 50%)】

[Moves: Yawn, Tackle, Tail Wag, Spark, Hold On]

【Items to bring: None】

[Potential: Elite]

[Racial stats: 308]

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"Only has elite-level potential, so it doesn't seem like it was obtained by paying into the Elf Fund."

There are many ways to purchase the starter Pokémon, the most common and well-known being the Pokémon Fund worth 80 League Coins.

These starter Pokémon at this price are all descendants of the dominant starter Pokémon.

In addition, you can also buy them from private or official breeding farms, but the potential will vary.

"I wonder what Xiaomeng's new Pokémon is." With curiosity, Mu Yun focused his gaze on the Pokémon in front of Song Xiaomeng.

It was a furry creature covered in gray hair, with big, innocent-looking purple eyes, large, curly ears, and small, adorable limbs.

"It's Meow Meow!"

With just one glance, Mu Yun recognized the elf's name.

Meowth is a Pokémon similar to Psyduck, with innate psychic powers so strong that they can become uncontrollable.

Therefore, she needs to use her large ears to tightly cover her head to prevent her spiritual power from leaking out and affecting the surrounding area.

Because they have to focus their attention on controlling their mental power, all the Meow Meows have expressionless faces.

Of course, the so-called power is not about destroying the world, but simply because its innate spiritual power is high, exceeding its own level, so it needs to be controlled from time to time.

The simplest way to judge how strong a Meowth is is to look at its expression.

If it's a Sima-like face, then that's normal.

But if it has lively and alert eyes, plus ears that stand up freely, then it's impressive.

This Meowth's performance is so impressive that it can even rival Gardevoir and Alakazam of the same level in terms of psychic abilities.

There's a saying that's been passed down among Psychic Trainers: having a powerful Alakazam only means you're lucky, but if you raise a clever and agile Psychic Meowth, then you're truly skilled!

As for why, it is said that Alakazam can not only train independently, but also coordinate the entire team. In front of Alakazam, the trainers are just pure accessories.

Coming to his senses, Mu Yun looked at Miao Miao's data panel.

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【Pokémon: Meowth】

[Gender: Female]

[Attribute: Superpower]

[Level: 18 (Normal)]

【Characteristics: Independent and self-reliant (maintaining a high degree of self-awareness and avoiding abnormal states that affect mental state, such as confusion)】

[Moves: Yawn, Scratching, Staring, High-Five Surprise Attack, Seductive Voice, Telekinesis, Desire]

【Items to bring: None】

[Potential: Dominant Level]

[Racial stats: 355]

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"She has the potential to become a top-tier player! Xiaomeng, you're amazing!"

Don't assume that a Pokémon with the potential to become a Gym Leader is weak just because your best friend Liu Jianhao and your childhood friend Chi Duoduo have Pokémon with Gym Leader potential.

The price of any top-tier Pokémon, even a Weedle, is over 200,000 League Coins, and if it's a Psychic-type, the price won't be less than 400,000.

Mu Yun had a general idea of ​​Song Fujia's situation. He had some money, but not much. He definitely couldn't afford to buy another Psychic-type Pokémon with the potential to become a top-tier Pokémon outright.

Why again?

Because Xiaomeng's strongest main force is a Sun Spirit with the potential to become a hegemon.

It's said that it cost a whopping 45 Alliance Coins to buy, and it was only through connections that Lao Song managed to get his hands on it.

So, what exactly does Dodo's master do? Gym-level potential Pokémon are given away so easily, he's incredibly generous!