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

"Wow, you're so handsome!"

Patrick suddenly thought of Mu Yun, who was like "the only lighthouse in the dark night" that day.

"Hahaha, I've heard you praise me so many times, but this time is the most heartwarming. Let's go back to the hotel. I'll spend an extra half hour with you today."

Mu Yun waved his hand and walked back to the hotel step by step, retracing his steps.

As for Xu Laoqi, he has already reunited with Meng Beilu underground.

Yes, underground and reunion in a physical sense.

..............................

Over the next few days, Mu Yun spent most of his time with Xiao Yin, except when he went downstairs to eat, helping Da Xing crack the core.

Because there was no need to rush, Mu Yun had plenty of time.

They had so much resources that all they did every day, besides leveling them up, was restoring them.

Finally, on the eve of the martial arts tournament, Patrick Star managed to break through the second core's defenses.

Just as Patrick had predicted, after the second core was destroyed, he was able to make even more subtle changes.

It's no longer just about getting bigger or smaller, but about changing something more fundamental.

For example, the distribution of racial values.

足足680的种族值，在他的操控下，甚至能够做到给60、60、60、380、60、60的种族值分布。

This is Patrick Star's current limit.

So far, the lower limit of any of his base stats cannot be lower than his original lowest base stat, which is 60 points in HP.

Even so, it's more than enough.

After all, compared to the original 180 points of Special Attack, the current 380 is more than double.

In addition, Patrick Star's ability to shrink and enlarge to the extreme has been further enhanced, reaching twenty times his original size.

That is, the minimum is 6.5 centimeters and the maximum is 26 meters.

It's no exaggeration to say that Patrick Star could easily be called a mini-Deoxys.

Hopefully, one day Patrick Star will also have the strength to fight Rayquaza in hand-to-hand combat.

"Brother, the core of the last level, which is the third level, is even more difficult than I thought."

"After testing the capabilities of the second core layer," Patrick said.

How difficult is it?

Mu Yun stretched and asked.

"It would probably take a champion-level skill to explore the potential effects of its abilities."

Upon hearing this, Mu Yun was quite surprised.

Only champion-level strength can probe the potential effects of its abilities, which shows that the third core's protection is very tight.

This also indicates that its capabilities will be very powerful.

I just don't know exactly how strong it will be.

"It's nothing, it's just championship level, it's only a matter of time."

For anyone else, getting a Pokémon to advance from Gym Leader level to Champion level would be incredibly difficult.

But for Mu Yun, it was just that.

At worst, he could become a notorious bandit, robbing the rich to help the poor, collecting some treasures to exchange for energy points, leveling up to champion level first, and then getting a boost.

Alternatively, one could use the windfall to buy some secret treasures on the black market.

In short, he is no longer the poor boy he was a year ago who had nothing but his neighbor, childhood sweetheart, enthusiastic teacher, pretty senior, and brother-in-law...

"Get some rest, tomorrow might be a tough battle."

A cold glint flashed in Mu Yun's eyes.

Xu Laoqi's death was like a snowflake falling on a lake after spring, without causing any ripples.

It was as if Xu Dian and Xu Chun were completely unaware of it.

If Zhao Ziye hadn't mentioned during their conversation the day before yesterday that Xu Dian had visited the Zhao family a few days prior, he would have thought that the other party had truly run out of ideas.

Now it seems they're brewing something big.

"Okay, boss!"

Patrick immediately turned on his electronic devices and actively engaged in information gathering and retrieving various surveillance footage.

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The next day.

The martial arts tournament was held as scheduled.

Although in terms of competition level and international reputation, the Martial Arts Tournament is not as good as the Open-Foot Fighting Tournament.

However, in the eyes of the Flame Emperor Alliance, especially among trainers who practice martial arts or specialize in Fighting-type moves, this is an event that cannot be missed.

In particular, the martial arts tournament held every few years at the Zhao family's residence attracts the largest number of participants.

Firstly, the Zhao family is renowned, considered the martial arts leader of the Yanhuang Alliance.

Secondly, the Zhao family has a good reputation, so many people are willing to give them face and are happy to participate.

Most importantly, the Zhao family is very generous and never stingy with rewards. After each competition, they will open up a treasure trove within their family's secret realm for martial arts practitioners to cultivate their minds.

"Welcome, friends, from afar, to join us in this grand event!"

On the outskirts of Changshi, in the vast Zhao Family Manor, the area was decorated in bright red, and the sounds of firecrackers, gongs, drums, and suonas filled the air.

Watching the opening ceremony featuring both dragon and lion dances, Mu Yun felt a sense of wonder.

This was the first time he had ever seen such a traditional opening ceremony.

Often, large-scale sporting events start with fireworks, followed by various youthful and vibrant song and dance performances, giving people a sense of blandness that they take for granted.

It looks pretty good, though.

The opening ceremony ended quickly.

The Zhao family members in charge of hosting the event first gave a brief account of the history of the martial arts tournament, and then began to introduce several important spectators of the tournament.

First up is Zhao Xuan, the current head of the Zhao family, who sits in the main seat.

A kind-looking, slightly out-of-shape, chubby old man.

Then came a muscular man dressed in a pure black martial arts uniform. He looked unremarkable, but his eyes were very sharp.

In the northwest region, Wenluan is the last seat of the Four Heavenly Kings in the region.

Although he was seated in the second seat of the audience, as the current regional superstar, he was the highest-ranking person present.

The third person was a woman with a very heroic appearance.

Zhao Shiyu, from the Zhao family, was a champion of the martial arts tournament and was also the chief person in charge of this tournament.

The fourth person was Mu Yun's only acquaintance.

Fighting King - Lü Shouchun!

Mu Yun was not surprised by this.

Even before registering, Mu Yun had asked Chi Duoduo about it.

I knew she would also be participating.

However, because he had to deal with the Xu family's affairs, he hadn't seen Chi Duoduo these past few days.

The next few people were also quite capable, but compared to the first four, they were far inferior in terms of reputation, strength, and status.

After a brief introduction, the martial arts tournament officially began.