All-Rounder Xiao Wu

Task triggered!

Host, your courage is extraordinary. As a New Trainer, you dared to come alone to a Pokémon Nest. Defeat the Pokémon Leader while surrounded by Pokémon. Complete the task to unlock the Home and Farm functions.

Gula raised an eyebrow. This reward was rather unexpected.

In the game, Berries could be planted and exchanged for rewards. He wondered if Berries in reality could really be eaten.

A playful look flashed in Gula's eyes. "Big Sister? Not anymore, starting now."

Unexpectedly, Xiao Wu ignored him completely. Though Gula was more handsome, with the divine looks worthy of the esteemed readers.

But Xiao Wu merely glanced at Gula before turning her gaze to Tang San. She felt a closeness that came from her bloodline. Her pink eyes darted around, and no one knew what scheme she was cooking up.

Tang San also felt as if his heart had been struck all at once. In his previous life, he had never had the chance to fall in love, but the moment he saw Xiao Wu, he felt a closeness from the bottom of his heart.

To be more specific, her favorability toward him had once nearly caught up to Gula's years of effort. If Tang San had been swapped for an Eevee, he would have almost evolved on his own.

"Choosing beauty over loyalty."

Gula muttered, using soul power to vibrate his voice waves and wake the two who were curiously staring at each other.

"Ahem, Brother Gu, let me do it."

Tang San was afraid Gula would not know how to hold back, so he volunteered.

"Sure. Go on." Gula did not care. In any case, his points would not decrease.

His thoughts shifted, and he smiled. "If Tang San wins, I'll be your boss from now on. If the little girl wins, I'll give you a treasure."

Xiao Wu's eyes lit up. She hopped forward twice, her Scorpion Tail Braid swaying back and forth, her fair little face full of curiosity. "What treasure?"

Tang San's heart tightened. He knew Gula was talking about a Great Ball, and he could not help sizing Xiao Wu up again. Did she have some potential he had failed to notice?

Gula took out a Great Ball, tossed it in his hand, and smiled mysteriously. "Wait until you win, then we'll talk."

Xiao Wu pouted, her pink lips ruddy and glossy, a sly light flashing through her eyes. "So mysterious. Just watch how I beat your little brother!"

She looked at Tang San, full of fighting spirit. "Coming or not? Sister Xiao Wu is about to start!"

As she spoke, Xiao Wu stomped hard on the floor and leaped up, springing lightly into midair as her toes kicked toward Tang San.

Tang San's expression was calm. He did not summon his martial soul, instead dodging Xiao Wu's attack in a flash. Controlling Crane Catching Dragon pulled Xiao Wu in, and his arm lashed out like a long whip.

The two fought back and forth, making quite the lively scene.

The Work-Study Students could not see their figures clearly at all. They could only vaguely make out two shadows constantly crossing and separating, sending out a crackling series of collision sounds.

Gula did not need to watch the battle to know that Tang San would definitely hold back because Xiao Wu was a girl, then underestimate her and lose in the end. Otherwise, he would not have gone along with the flow and used the Great Ball as a wager.

Letting a Pokémon capture herself—she'd even have to say Thank You to him.

The corner of Gula's mouth lifted slightly as he opened the God-tier Appraisal Eye and checked Xiao Wu's information.

Unknown Pokémon: Please name it, discoverer.

Attribute: Fairy, Fighting.

Potential: Champion Level

Individual Values: 163

Evaluation: A fairy Pokémon with extraordinary potential. It seems to have an incredible origin and past, and vast energy is hidden within its body. It can naturally grow to Elite Four Level. Its personality is unruly and willful, mischievous and lazy. It requires serious guidance and training from a Trainer. Recommended to capture as a main Pokémon.

Gula was slightly surprised. Xiao Wu's Individual Values were actually 163, which meant her talent ranked among the best even among Soft Bone Rabbits.

But then again, if her talent had not been good, she would not have become a Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast. It was not as if just any Soft Bone Rabbit could successfully survive tribulation.

As for Tang San's Individual Values, Gula had checked them earlier. They were at 120, with each attribute balanced at 20 points. It was a little low now, but in the future, his growth potential would be far greater than Xiao Wu's.

"In any case, Xiao Wu is just an accessory. Put her on the team as an All-Rounder, and she can also provide Tang San with emotional motivation. Occasionally sacrificing her can stimulate Tang San's Burst Potential. Capturing her isn't a loss."

The battle quickly produced a victor. As expected, Tang San was careless and underestimated his opponent. Even after using a Soul Skill, he still lost to Xiao Wu by one move.

Tang San stood up from the ground and looked at Gula apologetically. "Sorry, I was careless. I didn't expect Xiao Wu to also have Innate Full Soul Power, and even a Hundred-Year Soul Ring."

"Hehe, I won! A bet is a bet. Hurry and give me your treasure."

Xiao Wu happily went up to Gula, her eyes staring straight at the Great Ball.

Gula smiled faintly and handed the Great Ball to Xiao Wu. "I keep my word. It's yours."

Xiao Wu was very happy. She took the Great Ball and even patted Gula on the shoulder. "From now on, use my name in the academy. I'll protect you guys."

Gula said nothing, watching as Xiao Wu examined the Great Ball back and forth.

She raised her head, revealing a puzzled expression. "How do you use this thing?"

"Just press the button in the middle. You can treat it as a room you carry around with you."

Gula was not lying. He had released the Great Ball's restrictions, so Pokémon could freely come out from inside. Was that not just a mobile house?

"This one?" Xiao Wu found the button and pressed it. Red Light flashed, and she was taken into the Poké Ball. The ball fell to the ground, shook a little, then lay still.

Task complete. Home and Farm functions unlocked.

Wang Sheng and the others widened their eyes. "A Soul... Soul Tool?"

Their gazes toward Gula were full of confusion. Someone who could casually give away a spatial Soul Tool—why would he come here to be a Work-Study Student?

Before long, Xiao Wu came out of the Poké Ball, her cheeks flushed. From the look of it, she was very satisfied with the environment inside.

She hopped excitedly, her martial soul still unreleased, her snow-white rabbit ears swaying with her movements. "Such a huge room, and there's a pretty lake too. It feels just like home."

Seeing Xiao Wu so happy she was bouncing, Gula started muttering inwardly. Was there any need to be that excited? Was it really that nice inside a Poké Ball? Should he try it too?

The thought flashed through his mind, and Gula quickly shook his head, shaking the idea out of his head.

But then he thought again. There were so many people in the Work-Study Student dormitory; cultivating inside the Poké Ball would be much quieter.

"I'll try it tonight."

"Is Tang San here?"

A young man walked into Dormitory Seven carrying bedding, and the Work-Study Students greeted him one after another as Teacher Mo.

Tang San stepped forward. "That's me."

Teacher Mo handed the bedding to Tang San. "This is from Grandmaster. He asked me to tell you that he hopes you won't mind. He's waiting for you to go to his place to read and study."

"This..."

Tang San was still hesitating over whether to accept the bedding when Teacher Mo's tone shifted. "You three are this year's Work-Study Students, right? From now on, you'll be responsible for cleaning the academy's garden. Ten copper coins a day. Don't slack off."

After saying that, he turned and left.

Tang San stood there holding the bedding, at a loss. Although he knew Yu Xiaogang wanted something from him, the feeling of being cared for still warmed his heart.

Xiao Wu put away the Great Ball and stared at Tang San's brand-new bedding with shining eyes. "Little San, can I discuss something with you?"

How could Tang San fail to see what Xiao Wu was thinking? He smiled, reached out, and handed the bedding to Xiao Wu. "I bought my own bedding. I'll give this set to you."

Champion Level, Title Douluo.

Elite Four Level, Soul Saint and Soul Douluo.