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

"Gentlemen, I apologize for the poor hospitality this time; please forgive us!"

That evening, at the banquet at the Zhao family manor, Zhao Xuan held a wine glass and said apologetically.

Although the problem itself was not his fault, as the host, expressing remorse is the most basic courtesy.

Everyone understands.

After all, the outbursts of Xu Dian, Zhu Ziyan, and Chi Duoduo were things that ordinary people like them were powerless to resist.

"Brother Yun, why are they looking at me like that?"

After a good night's sleep, Chi Duoduo leaned against Mu Yun, enjoying her meal while asking a question in confusion.

"I'm probably shocked by your appetite."

Mu Yun watched as Chi Duoduo ate for almost an hour without showing any signs of stopping, and couldn't help but exclaim in amazement.

She ate the equivalent of more than a dozen strong, adult men, including martial arts practitioners, yet her belly remained flat, which was simply incomprehensible.

While Chi Duoduo could eat a lot before, it wasn't this exaggerated!

Could it be due to increased physical strength?

Chi Duoduo blushed, her hands froze, and she looked at Mu Yun with teary eyes like a startled fawn: "Yun...Brother Yun, am I eating too much...?"

She didn't know why, but when she woke up, her appetite had increased dramatically.

I used to be able to easily suppress my appetite while eating, but now I just can't stop.

"What's the big deal? I, your brother Yun, ate even more."

Mu Yun patted Chi Duoduo's little head and said with a smile, "Besides, being able to eat is a blessing. Our family has plenty of money now, so eat whatever you want. When we get back, whatever you want to eat, I'll cook it for you myself."

It's just a meal. As long as Chi Duoduo wants to eat, he can provide an unlimited supply, even if it's Garchomp's dragon fin.

As long as you have one, you can buy unlimited amounts of things in the points mall.

"Hey Yun-ge, I want to eat sweet and sour pork!"

Recalling Mu Yun's cooking last time, Chi Duoduo suddenly felt that the big chicken leg in her mouth didn't taste good anymore.

But her rumbling stomach told her that she still had to eat.

"Eyes~~"

(I want some too!)

Delacion, who was standing nearby, chimed in while sucking on a candy.

Normally, the release of spirits is not allowed at banquets of this level.

But who among those present did not know the power of Delacion?

Who dares to say no?

The mountain peaks outside the manor still have pointed tops.

In other words, due to the confidentiality agreement, no one could discuss it; otherwise, Delacour would definitely have been the focus of the entire event.

Although nowadays everyone still occasionally turns their attention to this place.

"Is Duoduo alright eating like this?"

Although he said he was reassured, Mu Yun couldn't help but worry and could only use his superpower to send a telepathic message to Deraqion to ask him.

"Eyes~~"

(It's a minor issue. She's eating so much to sustain my energy expenditure. Regular food is low in energy, so eating less won't help unless she eats high-energy foods. Otherwise, she'll just have to eat like this.)

"Eyes~~"

(Of course, this isn't without its benefits; eating more will gradually strengthen her body and extend her lifespan, making it perfectly feasible for her to live healthily for one or two hundred years.)

De Lacion explained.

Upon hearing this, Mu Yun seemed to be deep in thought.

After thinking for a moment, he took advantage of the fact that no one was paying attention and reached into his pocket.

A mid-grade, top-quality fighting-type energy cube appeared in his hand.

Since the requirement is the amount of energy, then the energy cube must meet the requirement.

As for whether it can be digested?

Mu Yun personally tested this; as long as one has a strong physique, it's entirely possible.

"Duoduo, try this."

Mu Yun handed the energy cube to Chi Duoduo.

Chi Duoduo didn't even look at it. She opened her mouth, licked Mu Yun's palm, and swallowed it. Her soft lips brushed against his palm, like a kitten licking its skin, warm and smooth.

"How are you feeling?"

Mu Yun didn't even wipe his hands before asking the question directly.

"This seems to be very filling!"

Chi Duoduo felt the changes in her abdomen and exclaimed in surprise.

"That's good. How many do you need?"

"About a hundred pills per meal is enough."

Chi Duoduo gently tapped her fair chin with her finger as she calculated.

How many!?

Mu Yun blinked.

One hundred?

Is it the amount for one meal?

Is this generation of Lukion the reincarnation of some Mega Snorlax?

They're turning my adorable Chi Duoduo into "Eat More"!

No wonder Zhu Ziyan specifically mentioned the reimbursement of food and lodging expenses.

I've had plenty of experience with relationships before!

It should be noted that his LV5 energy cube crafting skill not only provides six times the nutrition and four times the absorption efficiency of a normal energy cube, but the recipe itself is also a rare version provided by the system.

Even so, one meal requires a hundred pills.

If it were a commercially available intermediate-level energy cube, one meal would probably require at least a thousand cubes.

Without a substantial family fortune, it's truly impossible to afford to raise them!

Sure enough, the price of superior combat skills is the burning of money.

The sound of cannons roars, and gold is worth its weight in gold—that's all there is to it.

"Brother Yun, did I eat too much?" Chi Duoduo wasn't incapable of doing math.

Although she didn't know how much the energy cube Mu Yun took out cost, she knew that a basic beginner energy cube on the market was worth one hundred Alliance coins.

One hundred pills is ten thousand, and eating five meals a day would be fifty thousand.

Her mother's annual salary wasn't even enough for her to eat for two days.

Mu Yun: You underestimate yourself. In fact, even one meal is a hassle.

"What's so special about it? It's just a hundred, nothing special," Mu Yun said casually.

It's just a matter of spending money to buy some raw materials, it's no big deal.

Just treat it as leveling up your skill proficiency.

Just in time, Chi Duoduo can eat it.

"Eyes~~"

(Give me a thousand of those first, enough for two days.)

Delacion, who was standing to the side, said this while chewing.

The tone was as casual as a child asking for candy.

Mu Yun: ...........

My great-great-great-great-grandmother, do you know how expensive a single fruit is on the market now?

"Dodo, do you know about the Elf Investigator?"

After calculating his own public savings and realizing that he couldn't live off them for long, Mu Yun ultimately decided to take advantage of the big spenders.

As a promising talent in the alliance, it's not unreasonable for the alliance to reimburse the expenses for growth and development.

"Yes, I know. Sister Jiayi told me about it before. I heard the salary is very high and the benefits are also very good," Chi Duoduo said.

"Actually, I also want to go, but I heard that the assessment is very difficult. Brother Yun, you know that I'm always a bit slow-witted, and I probably won't even pass the preliminary test." Chi Duoduo put down the big chicken leg, looking somewhat dejected.

She couldn't even do well in the middle school entrance exam, and she was admitted to the Pokémon Department through a training camp for the college entrance exam. How could she possibly get into a highly lucrative and extremely competitive job like a Pokémon Investigator?

As for whether the mission is dangerous?

She felt that with her abilities, as long as she focused on small tasks, she would definitely be fine. After deducting basic living expenses, she might even be able to earn money to help her mother with household expenses.

After listening to Chi Duoduo's words, Mu Yun recounted what Zhu Ziyan had said after she fell into a coma.

"Really? Brother Yun, can I really do it?" Chi Duoduo stared with her big, wet eyes, her eyes full of surprise.

How could the inspection department accept someone as stupid as her?

"Don't worry, you're very strong now."

Mu Yun pointed to Deraqion beside him: "We'll just pick missions below the Heavenly King level, and she won't even need to lift a finger. You can handle them yourself."

As a human at the Heavenly King level, Mu Yun knew all too well how powerful a physique of this level was.

Seriously speaking, if your moral standards are low enough, your opponent won't even have a chance to throw a Poké Ball.

Even if it's thrown out, it's just one more punch.

Moreover, Chi Duoduo also possesses the ability of Bloodline Divine Servant - Holy Sword of Rock.

With the divine power activated and the armor transformed, Mu Yun could already imagine the despair on his opponent's face as he realized he couldn't break through their defenses after the attack.

"Then I'll listen to Brother Yun!"

Chi Duoduo moved closer to Mu Yun.

Yay! I can be with Yun-ge again!

"I'm also going to the capital to report for duty, let's go together." Mu Yun nodded.

While the two were talking, Zhao Xuan went back on stage and began to announce matters related to the martial arts competition.

Xu Dian's sudden interruption caused the martial arts competition to be abruptly suspended.

But now that the chaos has subsided, Zhao Xuan took the opportunity of the banquet being well-attended to announce the results of the martial arts tournament.

The championship naturally went to Mu Yun without any controversy.

At the same time, a system notification sound also rang out.

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[Ding! Detected that the host has successfully won the championship in the Yanhuang Alliance Martial Arts Path Discussion and Exchange Conference. Long-term mission 2: Human Peak has been completed!]

[Ding! This event has been detected as a national-level competition. Congratulations, host, you have obtained.........]

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