Dragonite stared in shock at the rare creature before him. Like a cat that had spotted a fish, he gazed at Exeggutor with wild fascination.
He pushed up the nonexistent glasses on his nose and studied Exeggutor's three big heads.
Why did this creature have three heads? Did each head think independently and have plans of its own?
His thirst for knowledge nearly made Dragonite forget he was in the middle of a match!
Fortunately, he was only a Pokémon. If he had been a Pokémon researcher, he might have rushed over like Oak to take Exeggutor's measurements.
"Dragonite, this one's Dragon-type. Just use Outrage in a moment. Hold off on going berserk for now, or you might hit too hard. I'm afraid Exeggutor won't be able to take it!"
Worried that Dragonite would go too far, Xu Mu hurried to caution him.
He had not spoken loudly, but Li Cangye heard every word from across the field.
Well, would you look at that.
Are young people all this cocky these days?
Since when do you tell your Pokémon to go easy in the middle of a match?
Li Cangye's first instinct was to scoff at Xu Mu for holding back.
But then he remembered that Xu Mu had already beaten him twice. If he lost the next round just as badly, it would be downright humiliating.
Fine. If you're offering to go easy, go easy. A win's still better than a loss, right?
Li Cangye shamelessly pretended he had not heard and gave his command.
"Exeggutor, Seed Bomb!"
Even against a Dragonite that looked mild-mannered and not particularly strong, Li Cangye did not dare let down his guard.
His two losses were still fresh in his mind. Xu Mu had backed him into a corner, and he could not