Hu Bin's whole family was formidable

"Vulpix, how are you feeling? Can you keep running at full speed a little longer?" Hu Bin asked Vulpix between heavy breaths as he ran.

"Vul!" Absolutely! I can keep going for a while yet!

Hu Bin smiled at Vulpix. "Then let's do another five kilometers before slowing to a jog. We're on a whole different level this time!"

Vulpix grinned proudly too. "Vul!" Get ready to take that trophy home!

The competitors behind them were losing hope. What kind of competitor is that guy with the Vulpix? We haven't even run three kilometers, and you're already closing in on six! How can the gap be so huge? How are we supposed to catch up?

Jin Kaiwei felt utterly frustrated too. He had thought he was dealing with a rookie, only to discover he was up against a Ho-Oh!

The gaps between the competitors farther back were still small. After all, the course was twenty kilometers long, so few people would speed up right at the start. Everyone was maintaining a steady pace. Not everyone was a monster like Hu Bin, whose physical fitness was practically inhuman.

Yi Nanzi and Cyndaquil held steady in the top ten. Sweat kept dripping down Yi Nanzi's face, and each breath came heavily, but spirits remained high. Cyndaquil was the same. So far, this distance did not feel particularly challenging to either of them!

Jin Kaiwei gradually increased his speed as well, repeatedly overtaking competitors whose stamina was flagging. He entered the top ten and drew level with Yi Nanzi.

"Hey, not bad. But this is about your limit, isn't it? Getting tired already? Haha, there are still fifteen kilometers left. You and your Cyndaquil had better not give out halfway!" Jin Kaiwei sneered at Yi Nanzi.

Yi Nanzi ignored Jin Kaiwei's trash talk, silently chanting, Not listening, not listening. That turtle's just droning on.

Before long, Yi Nanzi imagined Jin Kaiwei as a green-haired turtle desperately running along, looking clumsy and pathetic!

A laugh suddenly escaped!

That bewildered Jin Kaiwei, who was still hurling insults beside Yi Nanzi. I'm insulting you! Why are you laughing? Could you show me a little respect?

Annoyed, Jin Kaiwei ran ahead with Raichu, his face dark. He did not want to see that infuriating grin on Yi Nanzi's face anymore!

But when Yi Nanzi saw Jin Kaiwei's retreating figure, the laughter only grew louder.

Oh no, I have to stop laughing! Stop thinking about it, or I'll get a stitch!

In the spectator area, Qin An and the others had begun boarding a vehicle, ready to head to the finish line and watch the exciting moment when Hu Bin and Yi Nanzi crossed it!

"I've got to admit, Brother Bin is seriously impressive. He and Vulpix are flying!" Wu Jin said as he watched the livestream.

"Of course! That's our Brother Bin. He's got stamina, and he can go for ages. Extra-long battery life!" Liu Yi said with a knowing smile.

Wu Jin caught the innuendo in Liu Yi's words and chuckled knowingly too. "That's spot-on. Can't argue with it! Nice one, Liu Yi. You went straight from zero to dirty!"

With that, Wu Jin and Liu Yi exchanged lewd grins and suggestive winks!

Hearing them, Qin An blushed. Good heavens, what do these boys spend all day thinking about? Filthy! Thank goodness Hu Bin isn't like that!

Wait, why am I comparing Hu Bin to these guys?

With all sorts of thoughts tumbling through her head, Qin An sat quietly pondering, her face red.

When Wu Jin and Liu Yi saw Qin An's expression, they both looked smug!

Brother Bin, we're your best wingmen today!

On the dais, Lu Gu and Qu Shen watched the screen intently, making sounds of amazement as they watched. Anyone who did not know better might have thought they were watching something decidedly inappropriate!

"Hu Bin and Vulpix are something else! Such excellent stamina at such a young age. They could give me in my younger days a run for my money! Hahaha!" Lu Gu shamelessly puffed himself up as he watched the video.

Qu Shen gave Lu Gu a disdainful look at that shameless remark, but he did not dare say anything. You outrank me, so whatever you say is right! As long as you're happy!

"That Vulpix has tremendous potential too. It's been raised remarkably well. Spring City is going to have an excellent trainer in the future!" Qu Shen said admiringly.

"President Lu, the information you requested is ready. Please have a look!" President Lu's secretary, Little He, approached with a tablet and respectfully handed it to Lu Gu.

"Good. Thanks for your hard work!" Lu Gu told his secretary before opening the tablet and reading Hu Bin's information.

Qu Shen was very curious too, so he leaned over to read Hu Bin's information with President Lu.

"Oh, he goes to the same school as Zi Rui and Da Dong! Excellent, excellent. They're producing plenty of talent!" Lu Gu said as he read.

Qu Shen smiled faintly and continued reading Hu Bin's information. When he saw the names of Hu Bin's family members, his pupils contracted slightly. He murmured, "So he's Brother Hu and Sister Zhao's child. No wonder he's so outstanding!"

Hearing this, Lu Gu asked in surprise, "You know Hu Bin's parents?"

"Yes, I do! Hu Bin's father, Hu Jiaxing, and his mother, Zhao Lifang, were my seniors at Kyoto University. His father's younger brother, Hu Jiawang, was my classmate. They were all exceptionally talented. Later, they went to teach as professors at a university in the Alola Region. I thought they would take their child with them. I didn't expect him to stay in Spring City!"

Lu Gu considered this for a moment. "Then it seems there are no issues with Hu Bin's family background! We can put recruiting Hu Bin into the organization on the agenda."

Qu Shen nodded as though it went without saying. "Absolutely. A tiger's son is no weakling. His whole family is formidable!"

Lu Gu asked curiously, "Sounds like you've seen how capable Hu Bin's family is for yourself!"

Qu Shen gave a wry smile. "I only got this far and became the Gym Leader of the Spring City Gym because of the guidance Brother Hu and the others gave me in university. You have no idea how formidable Kyoto University's Three Great Demon Kings were back then!"

Lu Gu drew in a sharp breath. "What kind of family is this? How can they be so terrifying?"

Qu Shen did not reply, sinking into his memories. But as he watched Hu Bin racing along in the video, his expression softened!

Hu Bin and Vulpix raced onward and finally completed ten kilometers, reaching the supply station. By now, they were a little tired, and beads of sweat kept dripping onto the ground.

The staff, somewhat dumbfounded, prepared ice water and chocolate for Hu Bin and Vulpix to help them recover their stamina.

How are this competitor and his Vulpix so strong? They've run a full ten kilometers without stopping once, and they still look to be in pretty good shape. Are they extreme sports professionals or something? No, even extreme sports professionals couldn't have stamina this good!