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Chapter 269: Let's Keep it Steady
Chapter 269: Let's Keep it Steady
In the evening, Jinghe, Da Wu, and others, along with Professor Oak's group, gathered for dinner at a hotel on the Quartz Plateau.
On one hand, it was a chance for everyone to get together and chat, creating a lively atmosphere with many people.
On the other hand, it was also a celebration of Jinghe's advancement to the quarterfinals.
The celebration might be a bit early, but making it to the quarterfinals was indeed a joyous occasion.
After all, for the vast majority of contestants, especially those challenging the League for the first time, reaching the quarterfinals is a significant milestone.
Because all matches after the quarterfinals will not only be held in the main arena but will also be live-streamed across the League's entire network.
Unlike the preliminary rounds, where even exceptional performances might be overshadowed by other venues, once in the main arena, there's only one live channel.
It's no exaggeration to say that this brings at least four times the traffic!
The support and attention it generates will undoubtedly skyrocket.
Having lived in a society where traffic was king, Jinghe understood better than anyone the benefits such traffic could bring.
Even just taking small advertisements like Dante, the revenue would be more impressive.
Or, with fame and supporters, invitations to smaller tournaments or even exhibition matches could bring in substantial funds.
Serena, Carla, and Koga, for instance, generate a large portion of their funds from various performances.
Of course.
More importantly.
After reaching the quarterfinals, all matches will be conducted in a 6V6 rotation mode with the full team, and the difficulty and intensity will soar.
Many contestants might excel in the 3V3 rotation mode, but the same might not hold in the 6V6 rotation.
After all, the number of trained Pokemon doubles.
So, many older contestants who have participated in other tournaments and already have experience and financial support will have a significant advantage.
As far as Jinghe knew.
Among the contestants who advanced to the quarterfinals in this Quartz Conference, only one person, and only one, was a first-time League participant.
And that person was generally not favored to win.
However, Jinghe was an exception.
Previously, some might have doubted that Bear Apprentice and Hachubo were his most powerful Pokemon.
But after witnessing Gigaforg's extreme violence with one hammer, those voices disappeared.
Undeniably, Gigaforg's strength seemed slightly superior to Hachubo's, and even more so compared to Bear Apprentice.
So, many speculated about the strength of Jinghe's Ice Nine-Tails and Gramps.
Due to these various reasons, everyone decided to celebrate a little.
Even Koga rushed over after finishing a final exam.
As for who would pay,
no one needed to.
Because this hotel belonged to Da Wu's family.
"Teacher Jinghe, can you teach me how to train Pokemon in the future?" Ash asked, his mouth smeared with cake, his eyes sparkling with curiosity.
Already passionate about becoming a Pokemon Master, Ash's desire intensified after witnessing the recent matches, especially Jinghe's.
He, too, wanted to command his Pokemon with the same effortless grace, achieving the remarkable feat of three consecutive victories.
"Emmmm,"
Jinghe smacked his lips, momentarily unsure how to respond to Ash's question.
After a moment's thought, he said,
"Ash, as someone who's been through it, let me offer you some advice."
"Yeah, yeah!" Ash nodded eagerly.
"First. In the future, don't casually release your Pokemon."
"Huh?"
Ash tilted his head in confusion.
Why would he release his Pokemon for no reason? Who would be bored enough to release well-trained Pokemon?
"Second, if you're forced to leave your Pokemon somewhere, and you promise to pick them up, do it as soon as possible."
"Of course! I don't want to be separated from my Pokemon for too long!" Ash clenched his fists, emphasizing his words.
Jinghe smiled and continued,
"Third, when you can fight yourself, don't trouble your own Pokemon."
"Huh?"
Ash scratched his head.
What were these suggestions about?
But believing that Teacher Jinghe, being so strong, must be right, he agreed.
Everyone else took Jinghe's words as a joke, except for Professor Oak, who looked at him with surprise.
Had Jinghe also noticed Ash's unique condition?
Was it necessary to notice?
You're all from Pallet Town, and each of you has achieved saintly status with your physical bodies, right?
Especially Ash, who had been resurrected time and again.
Once, it was even by Phoenix.
It's common knowledge that Phoenix resurrected three Pokemon within the Burning Tower, giving birth to the Three Legendary Beasts, and Phoenix also resurrected Ash.
The equation is clear; Ash equals the Three Legendary Beasts!
"No, I just feel..." Jinghe smiled, pausing before continuing, "...this kid might become extraordinary."
Professor Oak laughed as well.
"Speaking of which, don't laugh at me, but I saw my former self in two people."
"Red and Ash?"
Red should be about to set off soon, and Ash might have to wait a couple more years.
Professor Oak nodded, "Later, I found a third."
Jinghe's heart skipped a beat.
Don't say it! Please, don't say it!
Those you've taken an interest in have all faced life-threatening situations!
Red nearly froze to death, enduring years of being frozen solid, and Ash had it worse, dying and coming back to life repeatedly.
Jinghe instinctively asked, "Green?"
Dr. Oak shook his head and sighed softly, "Green is a good child, but perhaps because he's been helping me for so long, he's become a bit too rational."
Great.
Being rational was now considered a bad thing.
But upon further thought, it seemed that being rational might not be the best thing if you wanted Pokemon to perform exceptionally.
People like Red and Satoshi, who were emotional and could resonate with Pokemon emotionally, were often better at bringing out their full potential.
Wait a minute.
I'm pretty rational too.
Jinghe thought to himself.
As a Pokemon psychologist, Jinghe believed that he was quite rational.
But Dr. Oak looked at him seriously and said, "You're very much like I was when I was young."
How so?
At least I won't be a heartbreaker, right?
"In fact, you're even more outstanding than I was when I was young," Dr. Oak continued with a smile.
Jinghe felt a twinge of pain in his chest.
His mood suddenly took a turn for the worse.
So, he changed the subject, "Um, Dr. Oak, I met Lady Kiyo a couple of days ago."
"Hmm?"
Dr. Oak, upon hearing this, was visibly taken aback.
His expression became somewhat complicated.
He opened his mouth and asked cautiously, "How is she doing?"
Jinghe glanced at him and said calmly, "Lady Kiyo asked me to give you a message."
Dr. Oak let out a bitter laugh.
"It's probably a curse or a scolding, right?"
Jinghe's mouth twitched, "Lady Kiyo told you to smoke less."
Dr. Oak's body trembled slightly, and he froze in place.
Seeing this, Jinghe sighed in relief and turned to go inside, leaving behind his final words.
"If you have the chance, go and see her."
Back inside, a smile gradually appeared on Jinghe's face.
Indeed, a smile was constant, merely transferring from one person's face to another.
He instantly felt much better.
Meanwhile, Dr. Oak stood alone on the balcony, silently taking out a cigarette from his pocket and lighting it.
The faint glow illuminated his complex expression.
"Hiss—Puff—(;_ゝ`)y-~~"
The fifth day of the Quartz Conference.
The schedule was tightly packed, with almost each day counting as a round.
This was a test of the Trainers' and Pokemon's ability to adjust.
Today, the quarterfinals officially began, and the venue was moved from the sub-venues to the main arena.
The Sacred Fire of the Fire Bird burned brightly, and the audience's enthusiasm remained high.
"Today, we have invited several heavyweight guests!"
The announcer continued to hype up the crowd and the viewers watching the live stream.
"First, we have the authority in Pokemon research, Dr. Oak!!"
"The Fighting Champion of our Kanto region, Mr. Shiba!!"
"And the Gym Leader from Goldenrod City in Johto, Mr. Liubo!!"
With each name announced, the audience cheered.
At first glance, Liubo, the Gym Leader, seemed to have the least prestige.
However, everyone knew of Liubo's formidable strength.
If he were willing to become a member of the Elite Four, there might be someone in the current Elite Four who would have to step down.
It was just that Liubo's personality had become cold, even cruel, due to some experiences in his youth, and he had once rejected an invitation to join the Elite Four.
If we're being honest, Shiba was actually the one with the least seniority and prestige.
"Tsk, most of them are our people."
Jinghe, watching the live stream in the player's lounge, smacked his lips in amazement.
There was no need to mention Dr. Oak, but after Shiba and Dr. Oak had a match, they exchanged contact information and would occasionally communicate, especially about fighting techniques.
Most of the time, though—
Shiba: Jinghe, I'm bored. Wanna find a place to fight?
Jinghe: I refuse.
Shiba: I didn't eat an Angry Bun today, and I'm not in a good mood. Wanna fight?
Jinghe: No.
Shiba: Forget it, wanna fight?
Jinghe: No.
Shiba: Fight?
Jinghe: ...
"Your opponent today is quite formidable."
As usual, Xiaolan sneaked into the player's lounge to sell Trainer Cards.
"Hmm."
After paying 20 League Coins, Jinghe took a look and also felt a bit of pressure.
He was the first to draw lots today, and his opponent was Melanie, from Nectaria City in the Calos Region.
A disciple of the Nectaria Gym Leader, Gekika Hana, Melanie was skilled in using Psychic-type Pokemon.
She had previously reached the quarterfinals in the Calos Conference, an impressive feat!
Although her tactical style had prevented her from standing out like Jinghe and Raiden, it was widely believed that Melanie, with her quarterfinal experience, not only had more tournament experience but also had a more balanced Pokemon team, with no obvious weaknesses.
After entering the Six-on-Six Rotation Mode, she might even perform more impressively.
"She's indeed a strong opponent," Jinghe nodded, "I must take this seriously."
No.
Xiaolan almost dropped the snack from her mouth.
So, you weren't serious before?
Being skilled with Psychic-type Pokemon... But Ghost-type Pokemon have an advantage.
It's not that they can't fight, but it might make the audience uncomfortable.
"Hmm," Jinghe rubbed his chin thoughtfully.
"I'll play this match steadily, then."
If he made it to the semifinals, the prize money would be at least two million.
For two million!
Steady!
(End of Chapter)
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