The entire venue's gaze focused on this handsome young trainer.
A Magic City University Finance major student actually crushed numerous geniuses, breaking into the Piplup Cup finals?
The audience seats fell silent momentarily before suddenly erupting with astonishing cheers.
"Lu Ye is awesome!!"
"Haunter, charge for me!"
In the judges' seats, Song Pengcheng could not help nodding gently.
Advancing to finals yet remaining neither arrogant nor impatient, this kid genuinely possessed great family demeanour!
However, factually, Lu Ye currently wore a bewildered expression.
"This makes no sense. How could they be this weak?"
Initially, Lu Ye's participation purpose was merely to prevent Haunter from having regrets.
Although BP-exchanged items mostly entered Haunter's stomach, with plus group masters' guidance, but I barely trained normally!
Now, actually breaking into finals?!
"This generation of rookies is quite weak." Lu Ye murmured.
Losing the semifinals, yet Han Xiaoxiao showed no dejection, instead displaying a matter-of-course appearance.
Being able to battle once with Teacher Lu as the tactical master already satisfied her completely!
"Teacher Lu, let us take a photo later!"
Han Xiaoxiao's eyes sparkled. "I also want to consult with you about specific training methods!"
Lu Ye's expression turned strange.
What were my training methods again?
Wait, I had training methods?
I did not know this!
"Well, I will share in the live stream eventually."
"Great! I will send you gifts immediately upon returning!"
The semifinals concluded.
News of Lu Ye breaking into the finals shocked Magic City's entire trainer community.
The widely circulated "tactical master" online, combined with Haunter's rapid growth speed, made people inevitably suspect Lu Ye's true strength.
Could a newly debuted trainer genuinely be as mystical as online claims?
However, the more one investigated Teacher Lu's background, the truth became increasingly elusive.
Numerous Gym Leaders praised his tactics highly. Even Poison Elite Four Koga reposted his videos.
According to rumours, he even had private connections with World Champion Red.
Inside Magic City Pokémon Association, Chairman Song Pengcheng put down materials, his expression extremely complex.
"Could he be some master's illegitimate child?"
Intentions to train Pokémon at the Piplup Cup were already quite obvious.
However, Lu Ye's information was normal beyond normal, showing absolutely no concealment traces, exactly like ordinary Magic City University Finance major freshmen!
The more ordinary the disguised background appeared, the more Song Pengcheng felt heart-pounding fear.
A completely backgroundless freshman could not possibly connect with World Champions!
Definitely due to some unspeakable reason, Lu Ye's resume appeared so seamless.
"Cannot investigate further."
Song Pengcheng wiped cold sweat from his forehead.
"Best not managing him, treating him as an ordinary participant."
On the other side, Lu Ye had not realised he was already regarded as a hidden master.
Rejecting the media's bombardment-style interview invitations, Lu Ye anxiously rushed home.
"Eevee seems to have learned Bite."
Lu Ye's hands and feet turned cold as he murmured.
"Should not be possible. Its recent performance was quite normal."
Despite continuously consoling himself, Lu Ye had already prepared for the worst psychological scenario.
"As long as it did not demolish the house, everything is negotiable."
According to the "Everything Can Be Schrödinger" theory, whether Huskies demolish homes is only known when opening doors.
Before opening doors, Huskies exist in quantum entanglement states of demolishing and not demolishing homes.
From a certain perspective, Eevee's prototype fox was also a canine animal.
Cautiously pushing open the door, Lu Ye surveyed the surroundings, immediately breathing a long sigh of relief.
The room remained intact, walls clean and white, air permeating lavender fragrance, no different from Lu Ye's departure.
"As expected, I overthought."
Lu Ye laughed cheerfully. "Eevee is so cute. How could it demolish homes?"
"Kekeke?"
Haunter scratched its head, not seeing Eevee anywhere, yet noticed footprint rows extending along the floors toward outside.
Footprints disappeared at the door's lower cat flap.
Haunter resembled a great detective, stroking its chin, nodding thoughtfully.
"Eh, where is Eevee?" Lu Ye froze slightly.
"Kekeke!"
Haunter pointed at the door's lower cat flap.
Lu Ye's expression changed. "This guy did not run away from home, right?!"
The previous tenant's Meowth would go out wandering independently, returning at mealtimes; thus, the tenant opened a small cat flap at the door's lower side.
However, Eevee might not recognise nearby roads!
"Let us go, Haunter. We will search nearby."
Lu Ye sighed, about to leave, when suddenly his phone buzzed.
A message from landlady Sister Liu, tone somewhat stiff.
"Lu Ye, are you available now? Please come to Line 3's Pokémon Centre."
Previously, the landlady never directly addressed Lu Ye's full name. Lu Ye also sensed something wrong had occurred.
About to reply, the landlady sent another image.
Content showed a bandage-wrapped, tearful Growlithe.
"According to Security Uncle, it seems Eevee beat up Growlithe."
Lu Ye felt somewhat dazed.
Suddenly, rustling sounds came from the doorway.
The heavily wounded Eevee bared teeth, drilling inside from outside, perking its ears, smiling at Lu Ye.
"Eevui!"
The incident occurred during Lu Ye's viewer tournament period.
Eevee was curled into a ball, rolling on the bed, suddenly flipping upright, eyes glinting with alert brightness.
Bursting through the door's lower cat flap, Eevee followed corridors to the residential complex, beginning to patrol the surrounding environments.
This was Eevee's maintained good habit from mountain life.
Relying on its Anticipation ability, Eevee patrolled its territory, investigating potential risks.
However, unlike other Eevees' Anticipation, Lu Ye's Eevee seemed to possess unique insights regarding abilities.
Suddenly, Eevee's ears twitched twice as it rapidly darted into the bushes.
Two small boys walked from the flowerbed.
"My Nidoran will not lose to you!"
"Try it! My Caterpie just evolved into Metapod!"
Just as Nidoran and Metapod collided, a rapid Quick Attack leapt from the bushes.
Eevee collected two low-health heads, swaying its tail, departing gracefully.
If Lu Ye's system were here, it would definitely emit sarcastic shouts.
[Eevee's experience points are increasing!]
The two small boys remaining behind exchanged glances, crying loudly simultaneously.
"Mommy, there is an Eevee!"
The residential complex had many stray wild Meowth. Residents found them quite troublesome yet lacked solutions.
Eevee was casually strolling when suddenly all four limbs curled, ears twitching sharply.
Anticipation ability triggered!
Eevee bared teeth, not only not retreating but instead rapidly charging toward the Meowth swarm.
In Eevee's eyes, blazing conviction seemingly burned.
Continuously honing battle techniques, I must become even stronger!
"Meow!!"
Meowth's shrill cries rang out as they scattered, panic-stricken.
Eevee licked blood droplets trickling from its eyebrows, revealing a disdainful smile.
"Eevui!"
[Eevee's experience points greatly increased!]
Just as Eevee panted heavily, a passing Growlithe stood aside, curiously wagging its tail.
Growlithe tilted its head, suddenly seemingly locked by killing intent like prey, its entire body stiffening.
Crisis feelings surged forth. Growlithe nervously sweated profusely, somewhat awkwardly crying out.
"Growl!" (I am just passing by!)
Eevee turned its head, licking its mouth corners, displaying a kind and friendly smile toward Growlithe.
"Eevui~!"