c161: Visual Feast, Water Ballet! Pikachu's First Battle
Qin Yun's eyes gleamed with excitement as he once again experienced the system upgrade.
The girl in the swimsuit, taken aback by his words, felt her heart race. Without hesitation, she grabbed Qin Yun's hand and pulled him outside. She didn't seem to notice the Pokémon standing behind him, their presence somehow obscured from her view.
The wielder possessed extraordinary perception, able to track the flow of energy, see through illusions, and mimic non-bloodline techniques.
"Pikachu, activate the Sharingan."
A system notification popped up.
[Ding! Gardevoir's potential has increased, upgraded to elementary level.]
Qin Yun smirked. No matter where he went, Fairy-type Pokémon always seemed drawn to him.
Based on his estimates, the system's entry-level classification likely corresponded to Pokémon levels 1-10. If that was the case, he surmised it might take until level 3 or 4 before reaching intermediate entry-level status.
Even as he watched the water ballet, his Pokémon passively gained experience, though not as significantly as through active battle.
Approaching a staff member, Qin Yun spoke politely. "Excuse me, I'd like to challenge the Cerulean Gym."
The response came swiftly. "If you want to battle for the Cascade Badge, you'll have to defeat me first!"
Three figures leaped gracefully from the platform, twisting in midair before diving into the water.
"Goldeen, use Horn Attack!"
[Type: Water]
The audience fell into a hushed silence, mesmerized by the spectacle.
"Is your Pokémon a Pikachu? Such an adorable choice, but I wonder how strong she is."
Qin Yun pondered. If training alone granted experience, then would using gym equipment increase gains even further? If others knew his thoughts, they might want to stop him from exploiting the system.
As expected, his hunch was correct. His Pokémon's experience points increased significantly with the added activity.
Stretching, Qin Yun prepared for his gym battle.
"I just need to gauge my opponent's strength. If they're formidable, I might actually be excited."
The girl led him to the viewing area. "You'll understand when you see it for yourself."
A strict voice called out. "No running inside the Cerulean Gym!"
But when the girl noticed Qin Yun's handsome face, her demeanor shifted instantly. "Ah… it's fine, just be careful next time."
The sight of an impending battle drew the attention of eager onlookers. Staff members gathered, eyes gleaming with anticipation.
Pikachu, already energized, crackled with electricity. The unexpected result? Pikachu gained 6000 experience points.
Gardevoir and the others, witnessing the action, absorbed the atmosphere, further boosting their morale.
Qin Yun settled into his seat as the stage lights brightened. The beauty of the performance washed over him, filling him with an unusual sense of tranquility.
Upon hearing Qin Yun's command, Pikachu's eyes flashed, revealing the shape of a single tomoe Sharingan.
Pikachu's confidence remained unwavering as it faced its opponent—Goldeen.
The swimsuit girl, seemingly forgetting the previous prohibition against running, issued a challenge. "If you want to challenge the gym, you'll have to get through me first!"
Her delicate hands were soft, warm, and surprisingly human-like.
From the stands, a voice rang out. "Sakura-san, that challenger is really handsome."
Qin Yun chuckled, knowing his appearance often drew attention.
"This is just the beginning."
"Shanai! (Don't!)"
A girl introduced herself. "I'm Xiao Zi."
Though their conversation was hushed, Qin Yun's sharp hearing picked up every word. The swimsuit girl's gaze turned serious. Knowing the system's mechanics, Qin Yun felt a surge of motivation.
He sighed internally. 'Too handsome for my own good… it brings unnecessary attention.'
The Sharingan granted heightened perception, the ability to copy movements, and even subtle hypnotic influence.
[Ability: Free Movement]
Qin Yun considered another possibility. "Perhaps this world exists in a parallel timeline."
The renowned Cerulean Sisters stepped forward, their eyes filled with curiosity.
"The Water Festival is about to begin! The Cerulean Sisters will now present a world-class water ballet performance. Please, enjoy!"
Qin Yun's six Pokémon gazed in awe, entranced by the mesmerizing display.
'Is this really a rookie-tier gym challenge?' he thought, a strange look in his eyes.
[Ding! Gardevoir has reached Level 5.]
After searching, Qin Yun barely found a decent seat.
[Pokémon: Pikachu]
[Beginner Elementary (Level 2: 14/400)]
Several Pokémon had already advanced, now reaching Level 2.
"Since we're battling Water-types, let's use… you."
Qin Yun nodded at Pikachu, his strongest contender for this fight.
The real battle was about to begin.
The arena fell silent, thousands of spectators holding their breath in anticipation.
A nearby fan squealed. "Handsome guy, are you here for the Water Festival?"
[Level: 6]
Pikachu's potential shot up by 1400 points, elevating it to a medium potential Pokémon. Qin Yun smiled—Pikachu was the clear MVP today.
As Qin Yun called out, Pikachu eagerly rushed forward.
'This world definitely values appearance,' he mused.
"The system truly allows experience to be gained through various activities," Qin Yun muttered under his breath.
Even with all his excitement, he quickly composed himself. Good fortune like this wasn't something to take for granted.
Hearing a voice call out, Qin Yun stopped, a moment of hesitation flashing in his eyes.
A familiar spark ignited within him. Just as he was about to continue running, a swimsuit-clad girl stepped into his path. She had an impressive figure and an equally captivating presence.
Yet, something was off. None of the surrounding people seemed able to perceive his six Pokémon.
"Goldeen, use Water Pulse!"
Goldeen's body shimmered as it prepared its attack.
With a casual sidestep, Pikachu effortlessly dodged, having predicted the move in advance.
Qin Yun analyzed the battle. Upgrading to Level 2 had barely pushed Pikachu into the entry-level strength bracket.
Xiao Zi grinned after learning Qin Yun's name before leaving happily.
[Skills: Horn Attack, Water Pulse]
Qin Yun studied the girl's expression. She wasn't reacting like an NPC from a game.
Was this truly a game world, or something more?
[Potential: Medium (300/10,000)]
Qin Yun's eyes shone with determination. This was the perfect opportunity to gauge Pikachu's strength before challenging Misty.
A dazzling light illuminated the diving platform, standing over 30 meters high.
"Alright, let's begin."
[Introductory Intermediate (Level 6: 678/3600)]
All six Pokémon had leveled up. Pikachu was only 200 experience points away from Level 8.
[Ding! Gardevoir has reached Level 2.]
Even if Pikachu never evolved into Raichu, its current power was already extraordinary.
The audience fell into hushed anticipation as the stage darkened.
"No wonder the Cerulean Sisters have so many fans."
As the water ballet concluded, smaller performances followed.
[Gardevoir gained 5000 experience and 1200 potential from the performance.]
Qin Yun smirked. The Sharingan's abilities were truly advantageous in battle.
His gaze lingered on the swimsuit girl. 'She's a real looker.'
She playfully patted his shoulder. "It's fine, handsome. Just be more careful next time."
The crowd dispersed, leaving Qin Yun alone in thought.
"My name is Qin Yun."
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