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When Wu Jin noticed that Yi Nanzi seemed upset, he quietly asked Hu Bin, "Bro, what's going on? What's wrong with Nanzi?"

"Nothing much. He's just pissed off at that girl Qin Qin's boyfriend!" Hu Bin whispered back.

Wu Jin then secretly passed the news on to Liu Yi and Qin An, and both of them were furious.

Qin An immediately told Yi Nanzi, "Yi Nanzi, teach him a good lesson later. He's way too full of himself!"

Seeing Qin An's puffed-up, angry face, Hu Bin instantly went lovestruck. How could she be so cute even when she was angry?

When Wu Jin and Liu Yi saw Hu Bin's expression, they couldn't help covering their faces. Brother Bin, what happened to that demon-king aura of yours? Where did it go? You're really ruining the image for us!

The race was about to begin. Since Qin An and the others weren't competitors, they couldn't stay in the competitors' area for long. After cheering Hu Bin and Yi Nanzi on, they had to head outside to watch.

Before leaving, Qin An gave Hu Bin a playful smile. "Good luck! Don't forget you promised me you'd take first place!"

Her words left Hu Bin feeling as though he could float away. He steadied himself and said, "Just wait at the finish line and watch Vulpix and me take first place!"

"Vul!" Taking first place would be a breeze!

Qin An covered her mouth as she giggled, then reached out to straighten Hu Bin's clothes. Her pretty face flushed slightly as she said, "I'll be waiting for you!"

With that, she shyly turned and left. Wu Jin and the others, who had been enjoying the show nearby, all gave Hu Bin a thumbs-up before following her out!

Hu Bin grinned, looking especially goofy. Beside him, Yi Nanzi watched with utter envy!

I have to win this race. How could I let Qin An down?

With the race about to start, the competitors listened to the man on the stage deliver his opening speech. He was no ordinary figure, either: Lu Gu, president of the Spring City Pokémon Association. Standing beside him was Qu Shen, Spring City's Gym Leader, which showed just how prestigious this race was.

All the competitors then took their designated positions, ready to start running the moment the referee fired the starting gun!

A huge crowd had come to watch. People lined the entire street, stretching all the way to its far end. Everyone cheered the competitors on, creating a lively atmosphere.

Nearly a thousand people had entered this year's Spring City marathon. Despite the large field, only a hundred would stand out, and whoever claimed first place would draw countless eyes!

Hu Bin, Yi Nanzi, Vulpix, and Cyndaquil were all in position, ready to run at any moment. Qin Qin's boyfriend, Jin Kaiwei, stood with his Raichu and watched them with a sneer.

I'll show you what real speed looks like. You'll be crying soon enough!

Hu Bin and Yi Nanzi both noticed Jin Kaiwei's expression and, in perfect unison, gave him the universally understood hand gesture!

Even Vulpix and Cyndaquil started taunting Jin Kaiwei and Raichu.

"Vul!" You losers! Just watch my trainer and me crush you!

"Cynda!" Just you wait!

Jin Kaiwei and Raichu trembled with rage. Sparks even crackled from the two electric sacs on Raichu's cheeks!

Jin Kaiwei gritted his teeth. "Don't get too cocky. I'll teach you some manners soon enough!"

The referee took his position and raised his pistol toward the sky. Every competitor settled into a starting stance.

At the crack of the starting gun, a thousand people and their Pokémon surged forward. It was a spectacular sight!

The crowd's enthusiasm erupted. Everyone shouted encouragement and waved their arms wildly!

When Wu Jin, Liu Yi, and Qin An spotted Hu Bin and Yi Nanzi, they cheered at the top of their lungs.

"Go, Hu Bin! Go, Nanzi! Charge!"

Machoke, Munchlax, and Qin An's Kadabra also held posters of Hu Bin and the others high to cheer them on.

"Go, Cyndaquil! Go, boss! Crush them!"

Seeing so many friends cheering them on, Hu Bin, Yi Nanzi, Vulpix, and Cyndaquil excitedly waved back. They felt brimming with strength!

Hu Bin and Yi Nanzi immediately picked up speed, overtaking competitor after competitor!

Watching them accelerate, Jin Kaiwei sneered alongside Raichu. "You can tell they don't know what they're doing. It's a twenty-kilometer course, and they're speeding up right at the start. How reckless. Let's see whether they have any energy left to keep running later!"

Hu Bin and Yi Nanzi quickly broke into the top ten. At that point, Yi Nanzi said to Hu Bin, "Bro, don't worry about me. I know how fast you are and how much stamina you have. Go on ahead. I'll recover a little here!"

Hu Bin looked at Yi Nanzi. "Then keep it up, you two. Vulpix and I will go ahead. We'll wait for you at the finish line!"

With that, he accelerated again and charged ahead with Vulpix.

Many people looked on with disdain. Running so recklessly, he would soon collapse from exhaustion halfway through the course.

Meanwhile, on the stage, the president and the others were watching the race through footage relayed by drones.

President Lu Gu was deeply disappointed by Hu Bin and Yi Nanzi's behavior. He turned to Qu Shen, Spring City's Gym Leader, beside him. "Look at young people these days. They're hotheaded and love showing off. Just wait and see how badly they embarrass themselves!"

Watching Hu Bin and Vulpix accelerate wildly on the screen, Qu Shen said, "They might give us a big surprise this time. My instincts tell me they're very strong!"

Wu Jin and the others also saw Hu Bin and Vulpix continuing to accelerate, and they couldn't help growing anxious. "Seriously, Brother Bin! Why are you still speeding up? Can't you save some energy for the rest of the course? There are still eighteen kilometers to go!"

Qin An watched the screen and said softly, "Trust Hu Bin. He must be confident if he's doing this!"

Soon, every spectator's expression changed. Everyone was stunned. Hu Bin and Vulpix, whom so many had mocked just moments ago, had already raced through five kilometers at an incredible pace—and still hadn't slowed down!

"That young guy is way too fast! He can even keep up with a Pokémon over that distance. Is he human?"

"Oh my god, that stamina is incredible!"

On the stage, Lu Gu was stunned too. This was quite the stinging slap in the face!

Qu Shen wore an expression that said he had known all along. Just as I expected. This kid really is strong!

President Lu Gu considered for a moment, then said, "Xiao He, look up this Trainer's information for me!"

"Yes, President!"

"What's this? Has this Trainer caught your interest, President?" Qu Shen asked, looking at Lu Gu.

"Yes. He's a promising talent. Perhaps he could join the organization, just like Da Dong and Zi Rui!" Lu Gu said meaningfully.

Qu Shen looked a little surprised, but soon understood. "True. It would be a waste not to properly nurture such a promising talent!"