Chapter 263: Even Asleep, He's a Triple Threat, Huh?
Chapter 263: Even Asleep, He's a Triple Threat, Huh?
The opening ceremony concluded, and after listening to the lengthy speech by League President Dama Lanqi, the highly anticipated Quartz Conference officially commenced.
Jinghe's luck was on his side as he drew the Grass Field in the lottery.
Thus, after the ceremony, he followed the crowd to the Grass Field sub-venue.
Professor Oak, Hana, and Ash accompanied him.
The Kanto Alliance, known for its challenging nature, still had over a hundred trainers who successfully collected all eight badges.
Of course, not all of them were from the Kanto region. Many were from other regions, like Raiden, whom Jinghe had encountered before.
Several participants had even taken part in the League Championship more than once.
Consequently, those with a history of outstanding performances often garnered more attention and had amassed a certain level of popularity and fandom.
However, Jinghe's battle wasn't about to start immediately; according to the draw, there were two matches ahead of him.
So, upon arriving at the contestant lounge, he released all his Pokemon.
He only knew the name of his first opponent and had no further information about them.
But the little Pokemon were surprisingly excited and eagerly volunteered.
Especially the Bear Apprentice.
It hadn't yet experienced a real battle.
"Wow, these are some rare Pokemon!"
At that moment, the side door of the contestant lounge opened, and a girl in a black dress, youthful and vibrant, cautiously entered.
Hmm?
Noticing the girl, Jinghe narrowed his eyes slightly.
"I also have an exceptional Pokemon here. How about a trade to improve our rankings?"
As she spoke, the girl struck a cute pose, winked at Jinghe, and brought out a Horned Ant.
Jinghe: "..."
Seeing the Horned Ant's surprised expression, he couldn't help but touch his forehead.
So, it was you, "Evolutionary Man" Xiao Lan.
Jinghe hadn't expected to encounter Xiao Lan here.
But given her personality and the League Championship, it wasn't entirely surprising.
"What do you say? My Horned Ant is very powerful~~" Xiao Lan continued her sales pitch, attempting to charm him.
"Once it evolves into a Beedrill, it'll be super fierce!"
"Fierce?"
Jinghe's expression turned peculiar as he glanced at Gramps.
Gramps understood and sneered, sticking out his tongue and making a scary face at the Horned Ant.
Horned Ant: Σ(дﾟｰﾟ)
Its eyes rolled back, and it fainted.
"Ah! Horned Ant!" Xiao Lan was startled by Gramps, but seeing the Horned Ant faint instantly, she quickly came up with another idea.
Before she could speak, Jinghe said, "Alright, Xiao Lan, do you have any contestant information?"
"Huh?!" Xiao Lan's eyes widened. "You know me?"
Because I read the special edition.
But she quickly shifted her focus to Jinghe's question, rummaged through her bag, and produced a stack of cards.
"Hmm, which one do you want?"
"I think his name is Ota," Jinghe recalled his opponent's name.
"Ota," Xiao Lan muttered as she searched.
"Here it is!"
She smiled and pulled out a card, "Chenghui, 1000 League Coins."
Jinghe laughed, "20."
Xiao Lan stared at Jinghe in shock and exclaimed, "Who haggles like that?!"
From a thousand to twenty?
A fifty-fold reduction in one go?
Why not go for a hundredfold?
Jinghe waved a 20-value League Coin in front of Xiao Lan, "Selling?"
Xiao Lan's eyes followed the bill, her face puffed up, and she glared at Jinghe again, gritting her teeth, "Selling!"
After taking the money and giving him her trainer card, she muttered through clenched teeth, "Scoundrel!"
Scoundrel?
Me? Jinghe couldn't help but laugh.
Being called a "scoundrel" by Xiao Lan was quite an achievement.
However, Jinghe suspected that the trainer cards in Xiao Lan's possession weren't made by her.
Otherwise, it didn't make sense that she wouldn't recognize him, and it was more likely that she had obtained them from others using some unusual items.
A no-risk deal, 20 League Coins was a fair price.
After all, the trainer card of this Ota person would likely become useless after today.
As Xiao Lan prepared to leave in a huff, Jinghe called out to her again.
"Want to exchange contact info?"
"Hmm?" Xiao Lan hugged herself and looked at Jinghe suspiciously. "What are you up to?"
With your petite frame, do you really need it? I wouldn't go after a little kid, would I?
"I might need to buy more trainer cards later," Jinghe said.
Upon hearing this, Xiao Lan's expression immediately changed from cautious to a smile.
"You should've told me earlier."
After exchanging contact information, Xiao Lan asked, "By the way, I don't know your name yet."
"Jinghe."
"Jinghe."
Xiao Lan muttered as she walked away, ready to target other contestants.
She just felt that the name sounded so familiar.
And did she forget to ask something?
Watching her leave, Jinghe smacked his lips.
"If Xiao Lan is here, Xiao Yin can't be far behind."
Leader Kashiwagi's search for his family has a lead now.
In the special edition, Xiao Lan and Xiao Yin were kidnapped by the Masked Man, but who took them in this world?
Or perhaps, Xiao Lan and Xiao Yin didn't know each other at all?
Jinghe shook his head silently.
At 1:00 PM.
Grass Field Battle Arena.
"Is it Jinghe's turn?" Ash looked at the contestant information on the big screen and exclaimed excitedly.
"Yes," Professor Oak smiled.
Jinghe's fame was quite significant.
On one hand, it was due to his tactical instruction videos online, and on the other, it was the recent Ice Sculpture Contest in the Calos Region.
The appearance of Frostbird had sent the contest's popularity soaring on the internet.
And Jinghe, who had received a feather from Frostbird, was even more renowned.
Many people first learned about Jinghe from the Ice Sculpture Contest, and then sought out additional information about him.
One thing is certain.
Next year's enrollment at the Cana Pokemon Academy will undoubtedly be exceptionally smooth.
"Go, Teacher Jinghe!"
"Is Teacher Jinghe summoning a Legendary Pokemon?"
"Huh?"
"I heard that a Thunderbird appeared in Leaf City a few days ago, and there were rumors of Teacher Jinghe's presence."
"Oh no, a Thunderbird and a Frostbird. Could Teacher Jinghe have captured a Legendary Pokemon?"
". . ."
Hmm?
Little Blue, who was selling products in the audience, couldn't help but turn her head.
It's that Jinghe guy!
She had forgotten about him earlier, and only later did she recall that he hadn't mentioned how they knew each other.
However, upon hearing the spectators' comments, Little Blue's face tensed, as she had a phobia of bird-type Pokemon.
Her heart couldn't help but be shocked.
Wow, is this the Legendary Man?
She had just tried to trade her Horned Ant for his Pokemon.
Then, she remembered something else.
"A psychologist?"
She wondered if he could help Little Silver, but soon shook her head with a tight-lipped smile.
She couldn't bring herself to trust someone she had just met.
Meanwhile, Jinghe, who had just exited the contestant corridor, overheard these comments.
So, the Legendary Man is me?
Standing across from him was a boy named Da Tian, around seventeen or eighteen years old, slightly chubby, and already sweating profusely.
Clearly,
Da Tian had some knowledge about Jinghe.
Pokemon Psychologist, Teacher, Tactics Master, Ice Sculpture Master, Novice Trainer.
Why would a good psychologist like you challenge the League?
More importantly,
His League information only listed him as a Novice Trainer! Da Tian felt like crying.
So, Da Tian made a firm decision. If he saw the Three Legendary Birds, he would forfeit the match!
I can lose, but I won't let you have your fun!
Meanwhile, Jinghe, through Little Blue's Trainer Card, also learned about Da Tian.
He was from the Johto Region, and this was his first time collecting all eight badges and challenging the League Championship.
It was a fair match, as both were first-timers.
"Please summon your Pokemon, contestants."
All the matches in the sub-arenas were conducted in a 3v3 rotation format, until one contestant's three Pokemon were incapacitated, marking the end of the battle.
"Kuu~! (－ω－) zzZ"
Amidst the flashing red light, Jinghe's Bear Apprentice and Da Tian's Stag Beetle appeared simultaneously.
"Huh?"
Da Tian blinked as he watched the Bear Apprentice standing in the arena, its snot bubble expanding and shrinking.
Asleep?
He's sending out a sleeping Pokemon?
This is my chance! Da Tian's eyes lit up.
"Professor Oak, why is Teacher Jinghe's Pokemon asleep at this moment?" Ash was filled with bewilderment.
"Maybe... it's tired, hahaha." Professor Oak remained calm.
"Oh no! He's going to ambush me! He has no sense of sportsmanship!" Ash grew anxious.
"Stag Beetle, Psywave!" Under Da Tian's eager gaze, the referee declared the start of the battle, and he immediately gave the command.
This round is mine!
However, Jinghe gave the Bear Apprentice, who was in a horse stance, a peculiar look.
Is he taking it this seriously from the start?
The sphere on the Stag Beetle's head emitted a strange aura, and it strode confidently through the grassy terrain, charging at the Bear Apprentice with its antlers at incredible speed.
As the Stag Beetle was about to collide with the Bear Apprentice, the audience was already wondering about Jinghe's next Pokemon...
"Bear Apprentice, dodge and Chop!"
And then.
The seemingly sleeping Bear Apprentice, with its snot bubble, suddenly lowered its body as the Stag Beetle was about to hit it, dodging the impact and slashing with its palm like a blade at the Stag Beetle's neck.
Bang!!
With one slash, the Stag Beetle not only halted its own charge but was also sent flying several meters away, crashing heavily onto the ground.
Critical hit, super effective!
The Bear Apprentice's expression remained unchanged, oh, it didn't really have an expression, only its snot bubble expanding and shrinking.
Whoosh—
The audience erupted in surprise.
"One-hit KO?!"
"Wait, wasn't it asleep?"
"A critical hit on the first move, is it just luck?"
Jinghe pushed up his monocle.
A Fighting-type defeating a Normal-type in one hit, isn't that normal?
"Kuu~! zzZ"
Next! zzZ
Da Tian swallowed hard.
Asleep and still able to battle?
How powerful would it be if it were awake?
At the referee's signal, he reluctantly recalled the Stag Beetle.
"Forget it! The opponent is asleep, it's definitely an opportunity!"
Unfazed, he threw out his second Poke Ball.
"Tauros, make some noise!"
"Moo!"
The red-eyed Tauros was even faster than the Stag Beetle, its limbs pounding the ground with a thunderous roar, like a small tank running amok.
"Bear Apprentice, Kick!"
And as the Tauros charged towards the Bear Apprentice, it executed a graceful sidestep and swept its leg.
Bang!!
The Tauros fell to the ground.
"Again, a critical hit?!"
"Is Teacher Jinghe that lucky?" Ash muttered.
Professor Oak laughed, "It's not just luck, hahaha."
He could tell that the Bear Apprentice was using the "One-Hit-KO Secret Art," as he had personally experienced Master Ma's martial arts style.
Having two of his Pokemon knocked out in a row, Da Tian's spirit was crushed.
Being knocked out wasn't so bad, as he was at a type disadvantage, but what bothered him more was... the opponent was asleep!
So, when he sent out his third Pokemon, a Tauros, he had already lost confidence.
"Asleep and able to take down three Pokemon in a row, is he for real?"
"Sleep Kill Trio, Soul-Crushing!"
"As expected of a psychologist, so dirty!"
Jinghe also discovered another trait of the Bear Apprentice.
Defeating opponents while asleep, dealing 200 points of physical damage and 2000 points of critical damage to their psyche.
Even the referee was stunned by this situation.
After a moment of hesitation, he announced:
"The winner is Jinghe from Cana City!"
(End of Chapter)
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