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

"They've already started?"

Seeing Ling Qingying appear on the opposite side without her noticing, Mu Yun raised an eyebrow.

He had originally planned to challenge Ling Qingying after the next round of the competition, but unexpectedly, before he could even speak, she took the initiative to come over.

It's fine if it's not enough, at least it saves trouble.

"Do you need a rest?"

Ling Qingying's cold voice rang out again.

Mu Yun shook his head.

That's just the right amount of activity; it's not even as much as what Xiao Du usually does during training.

After all, training requires giving it your all, but when fighting Lai Kuan-ting, you deliberately hold back.

Lai Kuan-ting: Th...thank you?

"Um."

Ling Qingying gave a soft "hmm," then glanced at the referee beside her.

It was just a calm look, but it gave the referee the feeling of being inspected by a superior.

The referee almost instinctively straightened his back, looking at Lai Kuan-ting, who was still on the platform, with a serious expression:

"Please leave immediately if you are not a member of the public!"

Lai Kuan-ting: .........

You're all bullying me, aren't you? Fine, I'm leaving!

With a touch of melancholy in his heart, Lai Kuan-ting adjusted his glasses and left the command post without looking back.

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

Meanwhile, in the audience seats below the stage.

"Wait, what's going on here?" Liu Yizhong looked at Mu Yun and Ling Qingying on the battlefield with a bit of confusion.

Ling Ruijie, who wasn't smiling, was also somewhat confused.

He did hope that Mu Yun would fight his older sister, but not now!

Although Mu Yun's Beedrill performed quite well, his older sister could easily defeat an opponent of that caliber.

"Life is truly unpredictable..."

Ling Ruijie let out a sigh.

Unlike Liu Yizhong and Ling Ruijie's bewilderment or sighs, Qu Qi was staring intently at the two on the field.

Others don't believe in Mu Yun's strength because they haven't witnessed him going all out.

But he was different; he had personally witnessed how Mu Yun's giant bee brutally attacked his uncle.

It can even take down a Gym Leader-level Pokémon with a single shot, so you can imagine how powerful it is.

Even a captain who has never lost would probably find it difficult to do that!

With this in mind, he looked forward to it even more.

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

In the battlefield.

After Lai, an unrelated party, left the scene, the referee straightened his back and continued, "Both sides, please release your Pokémon!"

Mu Yun still sent Xiao Du to the scene.

As for Ling Qingying, she gently tapped open a crystal-clear, ice-blue Poké Ball.

Awesome!

"Bingbing~~"

A blue, ice-cold figure resembling an ice cream cone appeared on the battlefield.

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

[Elf: Double the Ice]

[Gender: Female]

[Attribute: Ice]

[Level: 62 (Gym Level)]

【Special Feature: Snowfall (Can store hail within its body; upon entering the battlefield, it can instantly unleash the stored hail)】

【Item Carried: Ice Crystal (Top Grade)】

[Potential: Champion Level]

[Racial stats: 535 → 600]

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

2. Blessing (Weak): The power bestowed by the chosen one who was eternally frozen and gazed upon by legend, which has enhanced his potential and transformed his racial stats.

3. Power of Eternal Freeze (Weak): A legendary power bestowed by the chosen ones who were forever frozen in time. It greatly increases the training speed of Ice-type Pokémon, greatly increases the power of Ice-type moves, greatly increases Ice-type energy control, slightly increases the user's six main stats, and imbues all of the user's Ice-type moves with Power of Eternal Freeze (Weak), guaranteeing a freezing effect and having a 50% chance to trigger Extreme Ice Erosion, an effect that ignores physical defense and freezes the soul.

[Special Power: 1. Awakening Power - Ice (Beginner): Increases the quality of Ice-type energy by 50%, meaning the power of all Ice-type moves is increased by 50%.]

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

"The blessing is weak, and the power of eternal freezing is weak?"

This early-stage Gym Leader level Double Ice Golem, while its stats look decent, is still far inferior to that Delibird.

In particular, these two similar special bonuses, Blessing and Eternal Freeze, are both weakened versions.

Of course, despite the weakening effect, it's still a terrifying boost compared to other Pokémon.

Especially the matter of freezing the soul, for most elves, is basically a failure as soon as it is triggered.

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

"Double the ice! Looks like the captain's serious!"

"I can't believe it," Liu Yizhong exclaimed from the audience.

Qu Qi also had an expression of deep agreement.

He was no stranger to this Double Ice Pokémon; last year, Ling Qingying had become a full member thanks to this Pokémon.

Its strength is self-evident.

Ling Ruijie, on the other hand, had a rather strange expression.

Double the ice cream? Seriously?

Isn't this a Pokémon that my older sister casually raised to fill out her team?

Because of her lack of emotional connection, Ling Qingying is a very detached person, which is reflected not only in her interpersonal interactions with others, but also in her communication with spirits.

Apart from a few Pokémon she particularly valued, such as Delibird, she really just casually raised the rest of her Pokémon.

But even with such casual training, this elf is now someone he still has to look up to.

So, Mu Yun, go for it! Give your older sister a good beating!

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

Unaware of Ling Ruijie's prayers, Mu Yun was intently watching Ling Qingying standing opposite him.

Whether in the meeting room, on the judges' panel, or at the control panel, Ling Qingying's expression remained unchanged.

There's a sense of detachment that keeps people at arm's length; it's not arrogant contempt or looking down on others, it's simply indifference.

"Is this what emotional deprivation feels like...? It feels pretty weird."

Even when standing on the battle command platform, Ling Qingying's wave guidance remained incredibly stable, as if she were in a vegetative state.

"Both Pokémon are in position, let the match begin!"

Just as Mu Yun was pondering, the referee's voice rang out.

"Bingbing~~!!"

Ling Qingying made no sound, and the Double Ice began to fight on its own.

A snow-white energy ball radiating cold air burst forth from her body.

This is her characteristic—snowfall!

"Hiss!!"

Almost the instant the Spirit Orb took off, Xiao Du, who also didn't need any command, started to move.

With a slight tremor of his wings, a golden streak of light shot across the field.

Mu Yun wasn't sure if it was just his imagination, but he felt that Ling Qingying's gaze had never been on the Double Extra Ice Cream, but rather on him.

Even though Xiao Du had already stood in front of the Double Ice Cream, her light blue eyes remained completely unmoved.

It was as if she wasn't there to fight, but simply wanted to observe Mu Yun.

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Yesterday, I went out to dinner with a friend. As we were chatting, we suddenly started talking about "the invincible person." After we got back, this question came to mind.

If one day you suddenly feel that your time is coming to an end, and you have never married, have no children, and your parents have passed away, and at this time you have no house, no car, and no loans (or you have a house, a car, and loans), and you happen to have accumulated a considerable amount of savings, and you still have good mobility, then what would you do in the final stage of your life?

A. I am a great philanthropist. After purchasing a cemetery plot, I will donate all the money I have to give back to society.

B. I've worked so hard for so long, shouldn't I enjoy myself? Eat, drink, and have fun, pick the most expensive things, don't save any money, bring three companions, and keep them on 24/7!

C. Don't ask, I have my own plans.

D. Obtuse angle

Feel free to leave your thoughts in your respective options; I'm just curious about what everyone thinks.

that's all.