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Pan Zhehang felt as though he had fallen straight from heaven into hell. His heart nearly leaped out of his chest, and his face flushed bright red.

He could not accept this outcome. This had been a sure-win wager battle—how could he possibly lose? And Poochyena had been controlled by Weedle in an instant.

Weedle tugged the silk thread wrapped around Poochyena's neck, hanging it from the tree like a hanged dog. After being repeatedly slammed several times, Poochyena could not even make a sound and had completely lost the ability to struggle.

"Transfer the money, or your Poochyena will be dead if it gets slammed a few more times."

Shu Tong's words were like a blow to the head, making Pan Zhehang's heart jolt.

Pan Zhehang still refused to give up. He turned to Chen Li and Xu Wei. "Quick, help me! This is the best chance to deal with that Weedle. Kill it, now!"

Chen Li snorted. "Who was it that just said he didn't need us backing him up? The money from winning the wager battle was yours, but now that you're about to lose, you remember us? Go cool off somewhere."

Xu Wei cursed as well. "Weren't you having a great time cursing us just now? Keep going."

"You two? I'll report you to the boss!" Pan Zhehang gritted his teeth in rage.

Chen Li hunched his shoulders and said, "I'm terrified. You don't even have a Pokémon anymore. If the boss doesn't kick you out, I'll take your surname."

"Awoo..."

Poochyena let out a weak howl.

Pan Zhehang clenched his fists and said hatefully, "I'll transfer it."

If Poochyena really died, his losses would be far more than five thousand.

Only after Shu Tong received the transfer notification did he have Weedle lower Poochyena.

Pan Zhehang recalled Poochyena, then glared murderously at Chen Li and Xu Wei. "Just you wait." With that, he headed toward the Pokémon Hospital.

"Scared?" Shu Tong snorted.

After witnessing Weedle's battle just now, Chen Li and Xu Wei were somewhat shocked. It had only been a few days—how could Weedle have improved so much?

Shu Tong took a step forward, and Chen Li and Xu Wei both unconsciously took a step back. Why did someone they had pinned to the ground and beaten just days ago now feel so terrifying?

Chen Li coughed and looked at Xu Wei. The two exchanged glances and nodded.

Xu Wei then stepped forward and tossed out a Poké Ball. A Mankey appeared before Weedle, waving its fists.

"My Mankey will teach you how to behave. Same old rules, five thousand." Xu Wei said.

At the same time, Chen Li secretly released his Nidoran♂.

Shu Tong saw through their little trick at a glance. It was a common tactic used by the bullying gang: one person would issue the challenge, while the other would release a Pokémon under the excuse of backing them up. Once their companion's Pokémon showed signs of defeat, the Pokémon supposedly providing support would interfere. They would even break the rules if necessary, all to take the wager money.

Shu Tong swept his gaze over them. The attribute information of the two Pokémon told him a few things.

[Name]: Mankey

[Attribute]: Fighting

[Ability]: Vital Spirit

[Moves]: Fury Swipes, Low Kick, Leer

[Individual Talents]: Mid-grade Special Attack, mid-grade Defense; low-grade Stamina, Attack, Special Defense, Speed

[Recent Turning Point]: Two weeks later, in the northern woods of Creek Town, it fought an Ekans that had just laid eggs over its greed for Ekans eggs, and died

Shu Tong said, "Another cannon fodder."

This Mankey's Pokémon Script was almost identical to Pan Zhehang's Poochyena. Ekans were not supposed to be in these woods. As for why one had appeared, Shu Tong had no idea. In any case, he just needed to be more careful. With Weedle's current strength, dealing with an Ekans would still be difficult.

As for this Mankey's individual talents, they were even more lopsided. Its useless Special Attack and Defense were mid-grade, while its Attack and Speed were low-grade. No wonder it would become cannon fodder.

[Name]: Nidoran♂

[Attribute]: Poison

[Ability]: Poison Point

[Moves]: Poison Sting, Leer, Peck

[Individual Talents]: Mid-grade Attack; low-grade Stamina, Defense, Special Attack, Special Defense, Speed

[Recent Turning Point]: Two weeks later, in the northern woods of Creek Town, it opportunistically stole and ate Ekans eggs, greatly improving its physical condition. Its Attack individual talent rose to high-grade, while its other individual talents rose to mid-grade

Ekans eggs? They might help improve Weedle's String Shot. Those eggs would definitely be an excellent source of protein. And if they could raise Nidoran♂'s Attack individual talent to high-grade, their effects must be quite good.

"Mankey, use Leer."

To avoid making the same mistake as Pan Zhehang's Poochyena, which had blindly rushed forward, Xu Wei tried to act clever and hoped to intimidate Weedle with Leer.

"Idiots. Without your boss, you're nothing but trash."

Shu Tong cursed disdainfully. Unless a Pokémon was powerful enough, a move like Leer was utterly useless. It did not have the effect described in the games of weakening an opponent's defense. It did not even have a proficiency rating.

Weedle saw Mankey staring with its eyes wide open.

Chirp. Such a big target is much easier to hit than leaves.

Dozens of Poison Stings shot out in succession.

Mankey's eyes widened even further. In just three seconds, it had no time to react. All it saw were two rows of Poison Stings before its vision went black.

Only three or four Poison Stings struck Mankey's eyes, but that was enough.

"Mankey!"

Mankey rolled around the ground in agony, swinging its fists and striking itself.

Chen Li's Nidoran♂ had only taken two steps when Weedle's sudden String Shot bound it and flung it toward Mankey.

Mankey was already burning with rage. It wildly pounded Nidoran♂ with its fists, while Nidoran♂'s Poison Point made Mankey's poisoning grow worse and worse.

"Mankey!"

"Nidoran♂!"

Chen Li and Xu Wei's hands trembled as they took out their Poké Balls, preparing to recall their Pokémon.

Shu Tong smiled scornfully. "Weedle."

Weedle understood. It used String Shot again, swiftly binding the tangled Mankey and Nidoran♂ together before yanking them backward.

Chen Li and Xu Wei's Poké Balls failed to shine on Mankey and Nidoran♂.

"Shu Tong, what are you trying to do?" Chen Li and Xu Wei roared.

"No need for nonsense. If you don't transfer the money, delaying Mankey and Nidoran♂'s treatment at the hospital would be unfortunate," Shu Tong said.

Xu Wei's face twitched as he reluctantly took out his phone.

"You wagered with Xu Wei. Why should I pay?" Chen Li said.

"You—" Xu Wei was nearly angered into coughing blood by Chen Li's words.

Shu Tong nodded and deliberately raised his voice. "Oh, you're right. Then you don't need to transfer anything. Weedle, let Nidoran♂ go."

Weedle gave a casual flick, freeing Nidoran♂ from the silk. Chen Li hurriedly recalled Nidoran♂ into its Poké Ball.

"Fuck! I'm beating you, you little rat, first! You came up with this lousy idea, and now you want me to take the fall alone!" As he spoke, Xu Wei threw a punch directly at Chen Li.

Shu Tong secretly laughed. Chen Li might be cunning, but Xu Wei was a simple-minded fool. His attempt to drive a wedge between them had succeeded easily.

"Fatty, are you crazy?" Chen Li's skinny body could not withstand Xu Wei's beating. In the very first exchange, he was battered until his face was bruised and swollen. With no other choice, Chen Li released Nidoran♂ again, hoping it could help him deal with Xu Wei.

But Nidoran♂ had just endured all of Mankey's fury, and its internal organs had even been injured. How could it still care about Chen Li?

When Shu Tong saw that Chen Li's Nidoran♂ information had changed, [Recent Turning Point] had entirely become: Because its Trainer missed the best time for treatment, it was left with a lifelong ailment and permanently lost its ability to battle.

Seeing that his goal had been achieved, Shu Tong left directly. He was no longer doing this for a mere five thousand. The greatest significance was that he had completely built up Weedle's confidence.