Zhuo Yuan's Visit

Chu Xin's fast-paced battle made all the spectators' eyes light up. Even the seeded contestants watching from the sidelines were somewhat shocked. As a fellow seed, they knew the strength of Zhuo Xing's Abra, but what on earth was going on in the match right before their eyes?

Logically speaking, this match should have been a evenly matched contest, but why did it feel like that Abra had no ability to fight back at all? The entire match used only a single move, Psychic, to attack the opponent, and caused no other damage besides that. Was this really a seeded contestant?

In the audience, Bai Yuan sat with Bai Le, whom Chu Xin knew very well, and watched Chu Xin on the arena with surprise.

"Brother, that guy is really strong."

Bai Le lowered his head, a shifting light flashing in his eyes.

"Indeed. That fellow's control over the rhythm of the match really doesn't look like a child's. This guy is truly a born battle expert. You aren't wronged by losing to him."

Hearing Bai Le's evaluation, Bai Yuan helplessly propped his chin up with his hand.

"How did I end up running into such a freak? I even wanted to get seeded status and enter the Top 16 with you."

Watching his younger brother's regretful expression, Bai Le smiled and rubbed his head.

"Alright, alright, stop complaining. Once I run into him, I'll avenge you properly. Your older brother is very strong, you know!"

Bai Yuan curled his lip and brushed Bai Le's hand off his head. No matter how he looked at it, he felt aggrieved-how could he have run into a monster like this?

Watching his younger brother's face full of resentment, Bai Le shook his head helplessly, then turned his gaze back to Chu Xin in the arena. What a strong opponent! I really want to have a battle with him!

Up in the stands, Zhuo Yuan immediately stood up, staring wide-eyed at Chu Xin in the arena.

Seeing Zhuo Yuan's excited appearance, Lei Xiao beside him found it somewhat amusing.

"What's wrong? Seeing your granddaughter lose and refusing to accept it?"

Zhuo Yuan ignored Lei Xiao's banter, his eyes fixed dead on Chu Xin. That child was truly strong, and Jindu Academy needed geniuses like this! He absolutely had to poach this child into Jindu Academy!

Zhuo Yuan rejoiced inwardly, having already written Chu Xin down in his little notebook.

Down in the arena, Chu Xin looked somewhat awkwardly at Zhuo Xing in front of him with her red-rimmed eyes. Did, did she get beaten to tears by me?

"Are, are you alright?"

"I'm fine!"

Zhuo Xing raised her head and glared at Chu Xin, but those swollen eye rims didn't look fine at all!

Zhuo Xing took out a Poké Ball to recall the unconscious Abra, and glared at Chu Xin once again.

"Don't think you've won just like that! Next time, I'll definitely win it back!"

"Oh."

After saying that, Zhuo Xing angrily stormed away from the arena.

Chu Xin helplessly scratched his head and followed the referee off the arena. Girls are so troublesome.

Even though the match was already over, Chu Xin was in no rush to leave the arena. Instead, he sat down in the audience. Next up were Lei Jing's match and Bai Le's match, and Chu Xin was very curious to find out who among them would advance.

Soon Lei Jing took the stage first, and his opponent was Tian Tiantian.

He had to admit that Tian Tiantian's Nidoran was really strong, and Tian Tiantian's strategy was also very deep. At the very beginning of the match, she had Lei Jing's Growlithe firmly under control for a time. However, Lei Jing's Growlithe's physical fitness far surpassed Nidoran's by too much. Even though Nidoran used strategies to attack Growlithe many times, it didn't cause much damage. Instead, it wasted too much stamina, allowing Growlithe-who had been annoyed for the entire match-to seize the opportunity and end the battle with a single blow.

When the match ended, Lei Jing even acted arrogantly and showed off in front of Tiantian, completely disregarding a young girl's pride. If the referee hadn't stopped them, Lei Jing almost would have taken a beating.

Next was Bai Le's battle. Bai Le's battle was as simple as ever. Even though his opponent was Zhu Chang, a dark horse who had defeated a seeded contestant and whose Pokémon was a Charmeleon, the outcome remained the same.

Just as the match started, Scyther vanished from the spot, and when it reappeared, a single blade strike landed on Charmeleon's neck, ending the battle with one blow. Even Chu Xin was shocked.

Zhu Chang's Charmeleon didn't have the slightest room to counterattack, and didn't even see the shadow of the opponent's attack until it lost consciousness.

After watching the entire match, Chu Xin couldn't help but clench his fists. Can Xiao Wu's imperfect Dynamax really defeat that guy?

Chu Xin didn't know either, but he had already come this far; he truly wouldn't be resigned without giving it his all!

After the match ended, Chu Xin left the arena. He still had to go back and watch Bai Le's battle footage-he had to find that Scyther's weakness.

Just as Chu Xin left the arena, a sleazy old man watched Chu Xin's retreating back and slowly followed behind him.

Back in the hotel, Chu Xin looked at Bai Le's battle recording on the camera. No matter how many times he watched it, it was the same; Scyther's speed was so fast that he couldn't even catch the shadow of its attacks.

Aier, this fellow is simply a freak. With this kind of strength, why would he come to take the Monster Handler License test? Shouldn't the Monster Handler Association just issue him a license directly to save him from coming here to roll with everyone?

After watching the recording many times, Chu Xin flopped onto the bed despondently, complaining to Aier full of grievance.

However, a suddenly ringing doorbell interrupted their conversation.

"Who is it?"

Chu Xin looked at Aier. He hadn't made plans with any acquaintances, had he?

"Who knows, let's take a look."

Aier pulled the door open, and a kindly old man walked into the room.

"You must be little Chu Xin, right? Do you mind an old man like me paying an uninvited visit?"

You're Director Zhuo? Why are you here?!

Zhuo Yuan was the person in charge of this tournament, overseeing the examination for this Monster Handler License. Chu Xin had indeed seen this old grandfather when he became a seeded contestant, but why would he appear here? Could it be because he made his granddaughter Zhuo Xing cry?

Chu Xin suddenly felt that the old man's arrival harbored no good intentions, and he quietly inched behind Aier.

Aier, if this old man makes a move, you have to help me block it.

Zhuo Yuan also saw Chu Xin's confusion and vigilance, and looked at Chu Xin with a smile.

"Little Chu Xin, do you have time to discuss something with me?"

"What thing?"

"It's about joining Jindu Academy. Are you interested? Jindu Academy can really help your Xiao Wu grow up fast!"

Zhuo Yuan looked at Chu Xin with a smile, the smile on his face carrying even a trace of craftiness. However, someone soon appeared in the room, interrupting Zhuo Yuan.

"I said, why did an old man like you rush away from the Association the moment the match ended? So you came to secretly poach people behind the scenes. Of all people to poach, you had to pick Chu Xin. I forgot to tell you, I have some relations with this kid, so I still have to look after this matter."

As soon as those words finished, a bold and unrestrained figure walked into the room. Chu Xin looked at the newcomer in surprise; those surging waves were far too familiar.

"Sister Lei Xiao!"