Hu Bin's Lucario and Kubfu took turns fighting, and only after a hard-fought struggle did they defeat every opponent.
Lucario and Kubfu both slumped on the ground, gasping for breath.
Hu Bin gave Kubfu another surprised look. The strength Kubfu had just displayed was already impressive. It seemed Mustard had given Kubfu some extra, private training after all.
Yesterday, Hu Bin had also redeemed a Body Enhancer and a Super Body Enhancer for Kubfu and had Kubfu drink them both.
That had used up every last Point the system had awarded him for completing the first stage of training.
Only then had Kubfu's physical capabilities improved across the board!
"Kubfu. Ability: Inner Focus. By honing its focus, this Pokémon prevents itself from flinching under an opponent's attacks." "Learned moves: Rock Smash, Bulk Up, Dynamic Punch, Fire Punch, Thunder Punch, Ice Punch, Detect, Protect, Self-Motivation, Drain Punch, Double Team, Substitute, Close Combat, Counter!"
The moves looked excellent, and they proved effective in battle too.
Just like that, they cleared the Trial Tower's first floor with ease.
After a short rest, Hu Bin headed up to the second floor with Kubfu and Lucario.
There were fewer Pokémon Trainers on the second floor than on the first, but still more than a dozen. Just like the Trainers downstairs, every one of them eyed Hu Bin with at least a hint of ill intent.
Hu Bin no longer let it bother him. This kind of trial was downright inhumane, but what else could he do? He would just have to battle them.
Hu Bin declared boldly, "Who's first?"
They exchanged glances, then lined up neatly to battle Hu Bin.
Hu Bin's brow twitched. Were challengers all this polite now? Had they arranged this beforehand?
Twenty minutes later, Lucario and Kubfu had defeated