bookbashuk Chapter 63: Three Powerful Opponents
Chapter 63: Three Powerful Opponents
This is really going to be hilarious.
Looking at Hou Haiyue's faint smile, Luo Yan felt a little dumbfounded.
He really didn't expect that his appearance would add fuel to the fire of this Beginners League.
But thinking about it, it makes sense. Who wouldn't want to battle a Shiny Pokémon? Putting everything else aside, just being able to defeat any one of their Shiny Pokémon would be enough for them to brag about.
After all, they're young people, and this is what they're earning.
Moreover, Pokémon battle records can be included on a resume, which is very helpful for finding a job in the future. Luo Yan can already imagine the contestants rubbing their hands together, eager to try.
"I did some research for you beforehand. These three challengers are no ordinary people. The two boys are from Heilongjiang Province and Beijing respectively. One is named Wang Kai, who specializes in rock-type attacks, and the other is named Li Wenxiu, who specializes in normal-type attacks."
Hou Haiyue swiped her phone, revealing several videos. "These are their match videos. You can watch them in advance. Although it's 1v1, they're using their strongest players."
Luo Yan clicked on the video, and soon, accompanied by an exciting background music and commentary, Wang Kai's figure appeared on the battlefield. He suddenly threw out the Poké Ball, and then an enormous object descended onto the battlefield.
"Holy crap, is this crazy? Onix is showing up? Is this some kind of rookie trainer?" Luo Yan couldn't help but exclaim as he looked at the huge creature on the screen.
Hou Haiyue wasn't too surprised. She said softly, "It must have hatched from a Pokémon egg that they specially prepared at home. After all, as you know, Onix had a size advantage in the early stages, and many Pokémon were no match for it."
"But I remember Onix doesn't lay eggs that easily, so his family must be quite powerful to have gotten one like this." Luo Yan raised an eyebrow.
Different Pokémon have different mating requirements. Some Pokémon are easier to breed, such as bird or fish Pokémon, which can lay several eggs. However, other Pokémon are different, and their mating takes a long time.
Onix is one of them. Due to its special constitution and shape, Onix can only lay one egg at a time, and it must be under the right conditions of time, place and circumstances to lay eggs.
"Some netizens have discovered that he is a second-generation factory owner. I guess the Onix egg was bought for him by his family. Onix is not a particularly rare Pokémon, and most families can afford it if they grit their teeth. However, the one his family chose for him is obviously more talented."
Hou Haiyue continued, "As for the other Li Wenxiu, his Pokémon is a bit more troublesome. It's a Snorlax, and although it's only recently hatched, as you know, Snorlax is naturally very strong in battle."
"Snorlax..." Upon hearing this, Luo Yan's lips twitched.
When Luo Yan heard that Li Wenxiu's main Pokémon were Normal-type Pokémon, he didn't take it too seriously, but when he heard the name Snorlax, he was speechless.
If Onix is a Pokémon that can dominate in the early stages due to its size, then Snorlax is a Pokémon that is strong from beginning to end. This Pokémon can exert strong combat power from birth, and its combat power increases even more rapidly after learning more moves.
If I had to point out any flaw in Snorlax, it would be that it eats too much.
"He can even get his hands on this kind of Pokémon. No wonder he's Kyo-sensei."
Luo Yan scratched his cheek, then looked at Hou Haiyue and asked.
"Oh right, didn't you just say there were three people, including a girl?"
"Hmm, that girl is the one you should be most careful of." Hou Haiyue's lips curled into a meaningful smile. "If the two boys' fighting strength is an eight out of ten, then that girl's fighting strength is a ten out of ten."
"A perfect score of ten? That can't be right..."
Hou Haiyue turned and winked at Luo Yan. "Her name is Shen Yanqiu."
"Shen Yanqiu? That name sounds so familiar..." Luo Yan frowned, searching his memory for the origin of the name. Then he suddenly froze, his eyes widening in surprise. "Shen Yanqiu! The Shen Yanqiu from the Shen family of Sichuan and Chongqing!?"
"Quick reaction, huh?" Hou Haiyue smiled, quite satisfied with Luo Yan's expression. "It's her."
Shen Yanqiu, this name is not actually very famous.
The one who truly became famous was her grandfather, Shen Wanhe, known as the Dragon King.
Shen Lao Tianwang is a true Dragon-type Elite Four member, a title he earned by fighting his way through countless masters. His two Dragonite, Noivern, and Altaria are all ace-of-the-arts. He once overpowered the Dragon-type Elite Four member of Great Britain and was called the "true Dragon King" by that member.
As the granddaughter of the Dragon King, Shen Yanqiu naturally received much attention from birth, just like her father.
"Wait a minute, this doesn't make sense." Luo Yan recalled Shen Yanqiu's past and couldn't help but speak up. "If I remember correctly, she got her starter Pokémon when she was sixteen. She's a year older than me. How can she participate in the Beginner League after raising her Pokémon for three years!?"
"You don't know this, do you? Shen Yanqiu did get her starter Pokémon at sixteen, but to be precise, she only got her starter Pokémon and didn't start training it right away. Her Dratini stayed with her parents until she graduated."
Hou Haiyue continued to explain, "It wasn't until she finished her college entrance exams last year that she went home and re-registered as a new trainer. The Beginner League is open to all new trainers who have been registered for less than a year, so strictly speaking, she could indeed participate."
"Holy crap, this is rigged!" Luo Yan exclaimed, wide-eyed. "A Dratini is ridiculous enough, but this one has been training with two Champion-level Dragonite for three years. What's the point of even competing? Just guarantee her the championship."
"It's not that outrageous," Hou Haiyue waved her hand. "Judging from the selection competition, her Mini Dragon's strength is actually just so-so. You don't need to worry too much. Even if it knows some troublesome skills, how much combat power can it exert without a sufficient level?"
"Even if you say that, I still won't feel at ease..." Luo Yan gave a wry smile.
I thought winning the Beginner League championship would be an easy reward, but now it seems I'll have to pull out some trump cards to be on the safe side.
Thinking this, Luo Yan closed her eyes slightly and summoned the Star Compass from her mind.
During this period, he also accumulated some wishing stars, especially during the college entrance examination. The students' wishes in the examination rooms were overflowing, giving him a big boost. The number of wishing stars reached twenty-three.
Looking at the large number of wishing stars in his hand, Luo Yan stroked his chin.
The only way to give your Pokémon powerful combat abilities in a short time is probably through the [Movement Tablet].
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