The heirs of the Shangguan Family and the Yao Family were both acquainted with Ye Lan. He had only just learned that senior Qin Chuan actually came from the Qin Family, the most famous Water-type culinary family in the Huaxia Region, and was also the old clan head's most beloved youngest grandson.
From Judge Qin's scattered remarks, Ye Lan realized that the man seemed to be deliberately introducing Qin Chuan to him, unaware that Qin Chuan had long since become the senior he was closest to at school.
"Leafeon~"
Sensing Ye Lan's thoughts, Leafeon voiced its own opinion. In the little fellow's eyes, Qin Chuan was indeed someone worth befriending deeply.
Once Dean Zhang had finished explaining all the competition rules and precautions, this Desert Survival Battle was about to begin.
As noon drew closer, the sun gradually began to display its might. The scorching sunlight made the desert scenery before them shimmer and blur.
Under such extreme conditions, the students began returning one after another to the temporary rest area to organize their luggage and make their final preparations.
Soon, they would head to the starting area to officially begin this week-long Desert Survival Battle. As judges, Ye Lan and the others also entered the temporarily constructed judges' lounge after the students departed.
There were not only drinks, fruit, and soft sofas here, but even Ice-type Pokémon constantly cooling the room. Compared to the students outside, the conditions provided here were worlds apart.
As representatives of the investors, it was only natural for the judges to enjoy such treatment. At that moment, the holographic projection in the temporary lounge displayed the situation of the students in the starting area.
"Leafeon!"
The instant it saw the projection, Leafeon's ears, which had been drooping like flattened wheat, suddenly perked up. It