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

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[Special Mission 2: The Mice's End: The cunning mice hiding in dark ditches will eventually be exposed to the sunlight. Find the right opportunity and send them on their way!]

[Mission Objective: Eliminate the villains connected to the Heavenly Dragon Society.]

[Time Limit: None]

[Task Rewards:]

During the mission, each time a target's Pokémon is defeated, you will receive an additional 10 points based on its level.

Defeating the highest-ranking leader related to the Tianlong Society in this mission will grant you either a job skill upgrade opportunity or a job skill draw opportunity.

Eliminating all the villains connected to the Celestial Dragon Society in this mission will grant you the ability to purchase exclusive equipment for the Elf Investigator*1.

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"The end of a mouse? How abstract yet accurate."

The Tianlong Society, also known as the Zodiac Society or the Wilderness Zoo, has its high-ranking members all using animal zodiac signs as their names.

Zishu's subordinates are naturally a group of rats.

"Upgrade your professional skills or draw opportunities?"

Mu Yun glanced at the mission rewards and was immediately drawn to this one.

Unlike other special abilities, the Elf Investigator's professional skills cannot be upgraded independently through training.

You can only level up by completing tasks to earn rewards.

However, compared to upgrading existing skills, the reward of drawing new skills is obviously more attractive to him.

After all, he would never use that special interrogation method in most cases.

Then, he looked at the last reward.

"Purchase privileges for equipment exclusive to Elf Investigators..."

He was also quite looking forward to this reward.

I don't know what it will be.

As I pondered, the night passed quickly.

Just in case, Mu Yun did not leave Feng Xin's villa, but instead found a secluded empty room to wait and keep watch.

Apart from the slightly cringe-worthy scene of Pan Qi, also known as the groundhog, taking revenge on the round-faced lover, nothing else went wrong.

Time passed quickly and evening arrived without incident.

It's worth mentioning that around noon, the hunter known as "Poisonous Moth" sneaked into the villa with the delivery team.

Because it was a professional team from a large restaurant, there were many people there. Du'e, who was mixed in with them, didn't even need Feng Xin's help to easily enter the villa.

If it weren't for the powerful aura of the Poké Ball on her waist, and the fact that she secretly added something to her food, Mu Yun wouldn't have even noticed her.

After all, she was not particularly attractive; she was neither kind nor ruthless, and her appearance was quite ordinary.

This is different from the old Mo that Mu Yun encountered before.

That guy looked like a wilderness hunter, exuding a sense of vicissitude. Unfortunately, he only had a low-level Elite Four Pokémon, which he blasted into dust with a single punch.

"They're here..."

That evening, according to Mu Yun's senses, the three of them quickly approached the villa.

The leader looked about 70% like Pan Qi, but was a bit bigger, and wore airtight leather gloves on both hands.

They don't mind the heat even in the middle of summer.

Clearly, he was the leader of this operation, the poison rat—Pan Wu.

Behind him were two men with buzz cuts who looked similar, both wearing sunglasses.

"Brother Pan, long time no see!"

At the villa's entrance, Feng Xin greeted him with great enthusiasm.

If Mu Yun hadn't known beforehand, he really wouldn't have been able to tell that Feng Xin hated the other party so much.

All I can say is that people who can build a large business and get involved in the black market are all better actors than movie stars.

"Brother Feng, you've been doing well these past few years!" Poison Rat Pan Wu reached out and patted Feng Xin on the shoulder, his narrow eyes slightly narrowed.

"It's all thanks to Brother Pan, who connected me with these connections. Otherwise, I wouldn't be where I am today!"

Amidst a lively exchange, the group of four entered the villa.

"elder brother!"

Upon seeing Pan Wu, Pan Qi immediately gave him a bear hug.

"I told you to work for me, now you've finally learned your lesson?"

Pan Wu punched Pan Qi.

After a brief chat, the group of five sat down at the restaurant.

Soon, one after another, steaming hot dishes, each with its own unique color, aroma, and flavor, were served.

Feng Xin stood up and poured the decanted red wine for the four people in turn with a warm smile.

Pan Wu gently swirled the red wine in his glass, as if savoring it, smelling it first and then tasting it.

It seemed to taste good, but he kept shaking his head as he drank it.

As for the two crew-cut brothers who came with him, they remained motionless, neither drinking nor eating, just sitting quietly.

On the contrary, Pan Qi couldn't help but swallow hard when he saw the dazzling array of dishes, and immediately wanted to pick up his chopsticks.

"Little Seven, have you forgotten what I told you? As a guest, you should be polite. You started eating before the host even touched their chopsticks?"

Pan Wu's voice rang out leisurely, and Pan Qi paused, reluctantly putting down his chopsticks.

"Brother Pan, what are you saying? My home is your home, eat whatever you like, do whatever makes you comfortable!"

Feng Xin chuckled and tried to smooth things over.

"Yeah, bro, it's just something to eat."

Pan Qi echoed this sentiment.

Pan Wu glanced at him, and Pan Qi immediately shut up.

"Brother Feng, I don't have the habit of drinking poison at home." Pan Wu swirled the red wine in his glass.

The wine's vibrant red, illuminated by the lights, appeared even more alluring, even casting a crimson hue in Pan Wu's eyes.

Feng Xin's hand paused, and the smile on his face stiffened for a moment, clearly not expecting Pan Wu to say such a thing.

But being a man who had seen his share of storms, Feng Xin quickly composed himself:

"Brother Pan, what do you mean by that, brother...?"

"Bang!!"

Before Feng Xin could finish speaking, Pan Wu slammed his wine glass on the table.

The ornate wine glass shattered instantly, and the bright red wine dripped onto the ground from Pan Wu's leather gloves.

"Whoosh!!"

Almost instantly, the two men with buzz cuts, who had been motionless, stood up abruptly. Their skin bulged out like inflated balloons, with deep purple veins forming beneath it.

A thin wisp of pale purple smoke slowly emerged from their nostrils.

This scene completely stunned Pan Qi, who was standing to the side, who was unaware of what was happening.

"How do you think I earned my reputation as a poisonous rat?"

Pan Wu tossed a dark, round ball into Pan Qi's mouth while simultaneously opening the Poké Ball at his waist.

Awesome!

A tall, muscular, deep purple elf crushed the dining table in front of it.

"Nega!!"

Nidoking roared, and the aura of a Champion-level Pokémon immediately made Feng Xin's expression turn ugly.

But he reacted quickly, throwing out all the Poké Balls from his waist.

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"One peak-level dojo master, two mid-level dojo masters, and three peak-level overlord masters. This Feng Xin is quite strong; he's no less powerful than an average county-level dojo master."

Secretly, Mu Yun clicked his tongue in amazement.

But none of these are what he cares about most.

Even Nidoking, a Celestial-level early-stage Pokémon, was nothing special in Mu Yun's eyes.

What really bothered him was Pan Wu, the poison rat, and the two men he brought with him.

No, to be precise, those two things can no longer be called human.

Those two only had humanoid bodies, but their interiors were almost entirely filled with strange organs and electronic devices.

He's definitely a bio-engineered human.

Not only these two, but even Pan Wu, the poison rat, is not a normal person.

After Pan Wu and Feng Xin's negotiations broke down, Mu Yun took the opportunity to use his superpower perspective and discovered that the hands under those gloves were not normal hands.

Instead, it was a pair of withered, dark purple limbs with a claw-like structure.

Its rich toxic energy clearly indicates that it is not some fake product that is all show and no substance.

"The Heavenly Dragon Society's human experimentation...?"

Song Xiaomeng once told him that the Tianlong Society was involved in many illegal and dangerous experiments.

In retrospect, it was more than just illegal.

This is simply inhuman!

Human body modification and organ transplantation—they'll stop at nothing to gain power.

That does fit his stereotype of dark forces.

"Hmm? They've made their move."

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Inside the restaurant.

Having his plan exposed, Feng Xin prepared to fight to the death.

Unfortunately, the difference between a regular Gym Leader Pokémon and an Elite Four Pokémon is like a vast chasm.

Moreover, Nidoking is the Poison-type Elite Four member, and he wiped out all of Feng Xin's Pokémon with just a few Poison attacks.

Even Feng Xin himself, unable to hold his breath, inhaled a small amount of the poisonous mist, and his lips turned pale and his face turned purple.

"The offspring of useless parents are indeed useless. They were so stupid as to use poison against me. They are incredibly dumb."

Pan Wu approached Feng Xin, a mocking smile playing on his lips.

Feng Xin, breathing heavily, glared fiercely at Pan Wu, but couldn't utter a single word.

Pan Wu sneered, then looked around and said, "Where are your helpers? They haven't made a move for so long, have they been scared away?"

This is actually what angered Feng Xin.

I was almost beaten to death, and that bastard Du'e was still watching the show.

"It's also possible they won't be able to get out."

A calm voice suddenly came from the restaurant entrance.

Pan Wu and Feng Xin both glanced over instinctively.

There stood a calm-looking young man, holding a pale-faced woman in his hand.

"Click~~"

A crisp cracking sound rang out, and the young man tossed the corpse with its bulging eyes over as if nothing had happened.

Feng Xin was instantly dumbfounded.

The deceased was none other than his employee, Du'e.

Pan Wu, however, wore a serious expression.

"You are S..."

Before the word "who" could be uttered, a sudden gust of wind swept in.

He couldn't help but squint, trying to see what was happening, but all he heard was a gust of wind accompanied by a buzzing sound whistling past.

then......

"Bang!!"

A tremendous roar echoed through the villa.

His eyes widened as if he had witnessed something unbelievable.

Even Feng Xin, who was deeply poisoned and could die at any moment, seemed to have a sudden burst of energy before death, his eyes widening and his face flushed with an unhealthy redness.

As for Pan Qi, he was already terrified and fell to the ground trembling.

It was all because his brother's ace, the Elite Four-level Nidoking, was knocked away with a single blow, leaving a large hole in the wall.

The culprit was just a giant beedrill!

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[Ding! Beedrill (62) defeated Nidoking (72). Permanent Quest 1: Battle Completed. The opponent's level is significantly higher than yours. Congratulations, host! You have gained 72 points. Beedrill's growth level has received a moderate boost!]

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[Ding! Target detected as Special Mission 2: The Mouse's End. Bonus points: 720!]

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[Ding! Beedrill's growth level has increased after continuous efforts. Current level: 63!]

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"As expected, for Xiao Du now, anyone of the same level, even a Heavenly King, is no match for him."

Hearing the system notification in his ear, Mu Yun thought to himself.

That's right. Before taking action, Mu Yun used the power of wave guidance to temporarily raise Xiao Du's level to the Heavenly King level.

With its double-strength characteristics and various enhancements, even the toughest Elite Four-level Pokémon couldn't withstand a single blow from Xiaodu.

As for the toxic fog inside the house?

Xiao Du thought it was some kind of cheap exhaust fumes, because he couldn't feel anything when he inhaled it.

"Glug!!"

Pan Wu, who had just been so arrogant, couldn't help but swallow hard.

Who is this amazing person? Not only can he kill without batting an eye, but he also instantly killed his trump card in one move.

Grass!

Who exactly did that bastard Feng Xin bring in?

"Bro...buddy, I'm from the Heavenly Dragon Society. My boss is Commander Zishu. Could you give me some face?"

Pan Wu forced a smile to suppress the shock in his heart and said.

Mu Yun gave him a strange look.

Are you kidding me now?

I didn't even bother to disguise myself, why would I let you live?

Mu Yun didn't even bother to waste words with him, and directly transmitted his voice through waveguide: "Xiao Du, leave no one alive."

"Hiss!!"

A howling gust of wind swept across the villa, and almost instantly, all the elves in the restaurant collapsed.

Even Pan Qi and the two men with buzz cuts who had been modified closed their eyes unwillingly.

In just three seconds, only Mu Yun and Pan Wu remained standing in the room.

Keeping him around wasn't because Mu Yun was kind-hearted, it was purely because...

"Tell me, what brings you to Matsue City?"

Special Skill - Real Interrogation, Activate!

In an instant, the panicked expression on Pan Wu's face disappeared, and his eyes gradually darkened and became dull.

"I'm going to investigate Feng Xin. If the opportunity arises, I plan to establish an underground experimental branch in Songjiang City, with myself as the branch manager. I'll also look for opportunities to make contact with a genius named Mu Yun..."

"I?"

Mu Yun raised an eyebrow.

Why do I have to do this?