What should I do if my pet loves watching anime?

"It seems we need to carefully examine the group assignments," Gu Beiri said.

Su Wenya nodded and pulled out a list from the folder: "Based on the information circulating online, there are a few contestants you need to pay special attention to."

She pulled out a few pages of printed materials, which included photos of the contestants and brief information about their Pokémon.

"First is Long Tao, who comes from a branch of a dragon-type family. His starter Pokémon is Dratini, and it is said that he is about to evolve into Dragonair."

Dragon-type Pokémon have a long growth cycle, so the fact that he's trained them to this level indicates a significant investment of resources, making them formidable.

Gu Beiri looked at the arrogant-looking black-haired boy in the photo and memorized the name.

"The second one is Li Weiwei, a grass-type expert. Her shuttlecock is already well-known for its control-oriented playstyle."

It's said that she once used a three-powder tactic—sleep powder, paralysis powder, and poison powder—to trap and kill a Snorlax during a mock battle at school.

Su Wenya turned to the next page: "Then there's Wang Hao, who specializes in Rock-type. His Nose Pointer ability is Magnetism, which is specifically designed to counter Steel and Flying types. His tactical style is extremely targeted."

If you run into him, your fluffy sheep might get hurt.

Gu Beiri remained silent. Su Wenya was right about this; the magnetic properties indicated a very high level of mastery over electromagnetic forces, which would significantly affect the manipulation of iron sand.

"And this one," Su Wenya pointed to a round-faced boy with a gentle smile, "Zhou Mingyuan, a Psychic-type trainer. His Abra is said to have mastered Teleport and Light Screen. His fighting style is unpredictable, and he is also a formidable opponent."

She went on to introduce several other contestants, and concluded by saying, "Of course, these are just the strongest players we know of so far."

There are definitely some hidden talents among the freshmen, like…

Su Wenya glanced at Gu Beiri and smiled, "Just like you."

Gu Beiri smiled wryly: "I didn't really hide my strength, I was just lucky to run into Elder Hong."

"Luck is also a part of strength," Su Wenya said earnestly. "Besides, you're one of the favorites to win the championship right now."

"What?" Gu Beiri was taken aback.

Su Wenya took out her phone, opened "Langchao Community," the largest trainer forum in Linhai City, and turned the screen towards Gu Beiri.

The title of the pinned post on the forum homepage reads:

[In-depth Analysis! Top Ten Favorites to Win the Freshman Competition at Linhai Elf University!]

Gu Beiri took the phone, scrolled down, and saw his name in the fifth position.

[NO.5 Gu Beiri: A Mysterious Dark Horse?]

Basic Information: Preparatory Researcher Class, Starting Pokémon: Mareep

Known record: No official match history

Advantages analysis:

1. Apprenticed to Zhao Wumian of the Special Investigation Department, with a mysterious background, suspected of receiving special training.

2. The starter Pokémon Mareep has the ability Electric Maker, and possesses extraordinary potential.

3. According to reliable sources, he went to Taibai Mountain for special training before the competition, accompanied by Master Hong, a dojo master.

4. Researcher background may lead to tactical innovation and leverage information asymmetry.

Weaknesses analysis:

1. Lack of actual match records; insufficient competition experience.

2. The team composition is limited and easily countered.

Overall rating: Four stars

Netizens' hot comments:

"Students from the Special Investigations Department? They deserve our attention!"

"Oh, the fluffy sheep of the electrical manufacturers! I'm so jealous, why does he have all that?!"

"A researcher from the research class coming to play in a competitive match? That's a mismatch, isn't it?"

"According to rumors, he underwent a month of special training at Mount Taibai, with personal guidance from Elder Hong. Those resources are incredible!"

"Waiting for real-world examples to prove them wrong; anyone can talk the talk but not walk the walk."

Gu Beiri continued scrolling down and found that dozens of discussion threads had already spawned under this post:

[Rational Discussion: What is Gu Beiri's true strength?]

Why did Zhao Wumian accept him as a disciple? Is there a hidden secret behind it?

[Analysis of how to obtain the Fluffy Sheep: Legal or Illegal?]

[The Prospects for Researcher Class Participants: Can Knowledge Be Transformed into Combat Power?]

Some people even opened betting odds on the forum, with Gu Beiri's odds of winning the championship being 1:8.5, which is in the middle position.

"This..." Gu Beiri was somewhat amused and exasperated. "I haven't even played a single official match, how did I become a favorite?"

"That's the celebrity effect." Su Wenya put her phone away.

"Mentor Zhao Wumian has a very high reputation in the trainer community, so as his student, you will naturally receive attention."

Furthermore, news of Master Hong's special training spread like wildfire...

I suspect Chen Xing intentionally leaked this information to promote your career.

Gu Beiri rubbed his temples, feeling the pressure increasing.

Being a favorite to win the championship means that he will be studied by everyone, and he may be targeted in every game.

"But this is good too," Su Wenya changed the subject, "high attention means high exposure."

If you can achieve good results, it will be very beneficial to your future development. Chen Xing probably thinks so too.

She checked the time, stood up, and said, "I have to go to the lab; Director Wang still has data to process."

Continue training, but don't overdo it; maintaining your fitness before the competition is very important.

"Thank you for the information," Gu Beiri said sincerely.

Su Wenya smiled and turned to leave. After taking a few steps, she suddenly turned back: "By the way, good luck in the competition. I'll be there to watch your first match; I want to see you win."

"You will get what you want."

Gu Beiri was full of confidence.

Watching Su Wenya's departing figure, Gu Beiri lay half-reclined on the bench, pondering the competition.

It would be a lie to say I wasn't nervous about my first official competition.

He never intended to hide the fluffy sheep's characteristics from the beginning, nor could he hide them anyway.

Now that things have come to this, the next opponent will most likely make use of this feature, and a significant part of the Pokémon's tactics revolve around or are derived from Electric Terrain.

"Let's have Scyther lead the charge for the first time."

Gu Beiri muttered to himself as he brought up a panel he hadn't looked at in eight hundred years.

【Elf: Fluffy Sheep】

[Level: lv21]

[Attribute: Electric]

【Characteristics: Electrical Manufacturer】

[Qualification: A+]

[Skills: Tackle, Shout, Electric Shock, Electromagnetic Wave, Electric Terrain, Draft, Cotton Spore, Charge, Thunder Punch, Slam, Electric Net]

[Original Skills: Counterattack Shield, Railgun, Iron Sand Manipulation]

[Pokémon: Scyther]

[Level: lv18]

[Attribute: Insect + Flying]

【Characteristics: Technical Expert】

[Potential: A-]

[Skills: Glare, Vacuum Wave, Focus, Steel Wings, Combo Slash, Ambush, Lightning Strike, Chase Strike, High-Speed ​​Movement, Wing Attack, Double Strike, Shadow Clone]

[Custom Skill: Demon Slash]

The stats on the fluffy sheep didn't seem to have any problems, but when Gu Beiri saw the stats on the flying mantis, he couldn't help but ponder.

"Although Scyther's build is very comprehensive, its tactics are still too weak, relying on Scyther's core strength..."

It's time to design another set of custom moves for Scyther...