Hu Bin hugged Lucario and said with a smile, "Lucario, you look so cool!"
Only after hearing Hu Bin say that did Lucario realize that he had evolved.
He looked over his transformed body in delighted surprise.
He felt more handsome and cooler, and his strength had taken a qualitative leap. Lucario was overjoyed!
The announcer, who had been silent for some time, exclaimed excitedly, "He's evolved! This is incredible! Contestant Hu Bin's Riolu has evolved into Lucario! Let's all congratulate him!"
The entire crowd began cheering, offering their congratulations to Hu Bin and Lucario.
Up on the viewing platform, Hu Jiaxing was beaming, delighted both by Hu Bin's victory and by Riolu's evolution.
Afterward, Hu Bin left the arena with Lucario and Dragonair. He was now officially in the Top 16!
He had gotten off to a winning start!
The China Pokémon League Conference was broadcast worldwide, and this news filled the people of Spring City with pride!
"Isn't that the champion of our Spring City Rookie Tournament? Who would've thought he'd already make the Top 16 at the China Pokémon League Conference? He's amazing!"
"Yeah, he's incredible!"
"It's barely been any time at all! He's seriously impressive!"
Even the president's office at distant Magic City University was in an uproar. The university president stared blankly at the image of Hu Bin and Lucario hugging tightly on television, then looked at Hu Bin's admission letter on his desk, which was about to be sent out, and sank into thought!
It looks like someone extraordinary is coming to Magic City University this time!
He hasn't even started university, and he's already earned eight Badges and made the Top 16. What a damn talent!
Back at the tournament, the second match had begun. A beautiful young woman was commanding Cloyster and