Shu Xinni's anger flared as she saw commenters slandering her savior. Determined to set things straight, she immediately opened Weibo and, using her officially verified account, posted a full-length video of the entire battle she had personally recorded.
Beneath the video, she left a heartfelt note:
[My deepest gratitude to the unknown trainer and his Beedrill for defeating Zapdos and saving everyone aboard Flight 573. If my savior sees this message, please visit Shanghai Pokémon Technology Company. You will have my sincerest thanks!]
As the CEO of one of Shanghai's leading companies—and a famously beautiful, single heiress—Shu Xinni had quite a following. The moment she posted, her announcement went viral, rapidly shared by countless people.
[My god, the video I saw on Douyin was real?!]
[I never imagined a Beedrill could be so powerful!"
[Is this really the same forest bully we all know?]
[Wait, am I the only one noticing the mysterious Pokémon that saved the entire plane? How strong must it be to catch a plane in free fall and gently bring it down?!]
Only then did people begin noticing the brief, stunning appearance of Mewtwo.
That's right! This was a falling aircraft. Halting its descent and ensuring a safe landing was at least as incredible as Beedrill challenging Zapdos.
Previously, Beedrill's battle had been so dazzling that everyone's attention had been monopolized by it. Besides, due to Douyin's limited video length, the original uploader had only shown the fight itself. He'd been too overwhelmed by messages to upload more.
But Shu Xinni was different. Her official account faced no such constraints, so she uploaded the entire thirty-minute sequence—from the airplane's emergency landing to Beedrill's victory over Zapdos, until the mysterious trainer's quiet departure.
When viewers saw Mewtwo singlehandedly crush Zapdos's [Thunder] and blast the Legendary bird away, shock reverberated throughout the comments.
[Is this real?! Did CEO Shu's account get hacked? This Pokémon is terrifying!]
[Exactly! Crushing lightning with one hand and casually sending Zapdos flying? It's definitely an unknown Legendary Pokémon!"
[Legendary Pokémon? Someone actually captured one?]
[Is catching a Legendary Pokémon even surprising now? The mysterious trainer just captured Zapdos as well!]
…
In this world, new Pokémon and even undiscovered Legendaries appeared now and then, so such discoveries weren't completely unheard of. But while marveling at Mewtwo's overwhelming power, viewers were puzzled by the mysterious trainer's choices.
If he had such a powerful Pokémon, why did he send Beedrill into battle instead?
Hadn't he seen Beedrill was already badly injured?
Was he a masochist or something?!
Confused, people continued watching—until the moment Guo Yi spoke passionately to his Beedrill. Then, their hearts immediately caught fire.
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Inside a secluded villa nestled deep in Kyoto's forests, a man nearing forty was also watching this video intently.
"Is this what true trust in one's Pokémon looks like?"
Watching the unknown trainer's passionate declaration toward his Beedrill, the man couldn't help but exclaim softly.
He was none other than Lin Feng, the Dragon Nation's Bug-type Elite Four.
Normally, Lin Feng rarely spent time on Weibo or Douyin. But his friends had flooded him with messages he couldn't ignore:
[Su Xiaxuan]: Uncle Lin, do you know this powerful Bug-type trainer?
[Jin Peng]: Looks like your title as Bug-type Elite Four is about to change hands, Lin.
[Li Bing]: Lin-ge, your previous statements about Beedrill's potential might have just been disproven…
…
People from his close circle—including the Elite Four themselves—were constantly tagging him, urging him to watch the video.
Initially, Lin Feng's reaction had been disbelief.
Fake!
It must be fake!
How could a Beedrill possibly beat Zapdos?
Even if their strengths were comparable, Zapdos's Flying-type gave it a huge advantage over Beedrill.
However, Shu Xinni's complete official video quickly dispelled all his doubts. Especially when he heard the unknown trainer speak of Beedrill's determination, it touched a deeply buried emotion within his heart.
When did I stop believing in Beedrill's growth?
Was it truly that Beedrill had reached its limit?
Or was it just an excuse, a reluctance to spend more resources on him?
Lin Feng sank deeper into contemplation.
As the video reached its dramatic climax, a single line struck him with renewed intensity:
"With a mortal body, we defy gods."
At that, Lin Feng felt his long-dormant passion reignite.
What did it matter if one was ordinary?
As long as the heart remained unyielding, even gods could be slain!
He suddenly understood something, his gaze becoming resolute. Reaching to his waist, he took out a Pokéball, releasing his own Beedrill.
"Bzzzt!"
Beedrill emerged, buzzing curiously as it stared questioningly at its trainer.
[Trainer, is there an enemy?]
Beedrill's first reaction immediately plunged Lin Feng into memories.
He recalled the joy he'd felt catching Weedle for the first time, the excitement of its evolution, the endless adventures and wonderful moments they had shared together. But as his fame had grown, and he'd captured increasingly talented Pokémon, he'd gradually paid less attention to Beedrill.
Beedrill went from being his strongest partner to barely making the battle lineup. When Beedrill's strength plateaued at Elite Four-Tier, Lin Feng had shifted his attention entirely toward stronger Pokémon like Heracross and Pinsir.
As for Beedrill—
It had quietly become little more than a fighter, dutifully sweeping aside obstacles for him without a word of complaint. Like a loyal knight, it had always stood silently by his side.
Thinking of this, Lin Feng's throat tightened, suddenly filled with countless unspoken emotions he longed to convey to his faithful companion. Yet, when he finally spoke, all he could muster was a single sentence:
"I'm sorry, Beedrill…"
Once upon a time, he'd promised Beedrill that they'd reach the very pinnacle of the world together. But as his status changed, he'd gradually forgotten his initial resolve.
In the past, he'd dared to challenge even the Champion.
Yet today, he merely aimed to cultivate Heracross and the others, seeking only to shed the label of "weakest of the Elite Four."
Somewhere along the way, Lin Feng's passion for adventure had slowly decayed into mere pursuit of fame and recognition.
In fact, Lin Feng had not always been the weakest among the Elite Four. At his peak, he'd even confidently challenged the Champion. His earlier self had been undeniably strong. Yet, as the other Elite Four grew rapidly, Lin Feng was gradually overtaken.
Bug-type Pokémon are inherently weaker than other types.
Perhaps that belief had quietly taken root in his mind around that time.
From then onward, Lin Feng focused more on finding talented Pokémon, treating their training as if running a factory production line. He aimed only for strength, and the joyful times spent with his Pokémon had long faded into distant memories.
But now—
Witnessing someone else command their Beedrill to defy heaven itself and topple a god, Lin Feng felt his dormant passion stir once again.
If someone else could do it, why couldn't he, Lin Feng, do the same?
"If my original resolve is lost, then I'll simply reclaim it!"
Smiling gently, Lin Feng extended his right fist, just like the first time he had encountered Weedle, and softly said:
"It's nice to meet you again, Beedrill."
"Would you become my Pokémon once more?"
A simple question—
Yet it brought Beedrill back to their earliest memories...
…
Back then, he'd been nothing more than a confused little bug who loved nibbling tender grass.
A shy boy carrying a bug net had gently captured him.
Just as the little Weedle panicked, the boy's voice—hopeful yet nervous—rang out:
"It's nice to meet you, Weedle."
"Would you like to be my Pokémon?"
Looking at that boyish face filled with anticipation, Weedle had somehow found himself nodding, becoming the boy's very first Pokémon.
Together, they'd crossed mountains and oceans, pushed through crowds of competitors. They'd hidden in dense forests fleeing from aggressive Spearow flocks, explored underwater ruins in search of treasures, and battled passionately together on countless battlefields.
Yet as time passed, Beedrill gradually fell behind.
He could only watch silently as his trainer drifted further and further away.
Even then, Beedrill never gave up.
If I cannot become my trainer's strongest spear, then I'll be his last shield.
That was a Pokémon's loyalty.
If you gave your heart to them, they'd repay you with unwavering devotion their entire lives.
Today—
Lin Feng's words carried Beedrill back to those youthful, carefree days.
"Bzzt!"
[I will, Trainer!]
Once more, the tip of his stinger bumped gently against Lin Feng's fist, as if past and present intertwined.
One trainer, one Pokémon, exchanged smiles—sharing the warmth of a bond reforged.
Time had flowed on…
Yet here, everything began anew.
Together, they would again scale the heights.
Had Guo Yi been present now, observing with his [Data Eye], he would have been utterly shocked. At that very moment, Beedrill's level was rapidly rising.
Lv.74… Lv.75… Lv.76…
It soared all the way to Lv.80.
And then, to Lv.81!
Champion-Tier!
The threshold Lin Feng had dreamed of for years was surpassed in mere moments.
Yet this incredible breakthrough lasted only briefly. Soon, Beedrill's aura receded, settling steadily at Lv.78.
Lin Feng stood stunned, feeling the fluctuations in Beedrill's aura, and murmured softly:
"Is this… the power of bonds?"
Though Beedrill had touched Champion-Tier for only a few fleeting seconds, those few seconds were enough to demonstrate the immense power of a trainer's bond.
With proper training, he was confident Beedrill could fully break into Champion-Tier again.
Now Lin Feng finally understood why the mysterious trainer in the video chose to send Beedrill to battle even though he had a Pokémon stronger than Zapdos.
Perhaps it was precisely this kind of bond that he wanted to nurture.
…
As the video continued circulating, passengers aboard Flight 573 began releasing their own clips, one after another. Soon afterward, International Pokémon Airlines gathered testimonies from the flight crew and released an official video expressing gratitude:
[We sincerely thank the unknown trainer who intervened during Flight 573's incident. In recognition of his heroic actions, we've decided to offer a reward of 50 million. If our savior sees this, please contact us immediately at: 0052-000***, or visit any International Pokémon Airlines branch.]
With official statements from Shu Xinni and now a globally recognized airline, no one dared question the authenticity of the event anymore.
[I never imagined Beedrill could truly become this powerful!]
[Forget it—I'm catching a Weedle right now!]
[From today onward, Beedrill's nickname is no longer 'forest bully.' It should be 'Godslayer'!]
[By the way, does anyone know what that 'Z-Move' the mysterious trainer called out was? I've never heard of it before.]
[Isn't it obvious? It's probably some secret skill exclusive to that powerful trainer!]
…
Beedrill's popularity instantly eclipsed that of even Dragonite, Salamence, and other pseudo-Legendaries.
After all, even pseudo-Legendaries hadn't slain an actual Legendary Pokémon before!
Many quick-thinking Pokémon Breeders immediately began stocking up on Weedle and Kakuna. They were confident a purchasing craze would soon follow.
However, future trainers would quickly realize a harsh truth:
The Beedrill they raised would forever remain mere forest bullies, while only that mysterious trainer's Beedrill deserved the title "Godslayer."
At 7 PM that evening, Pokémon League TV aired a special segment covering the event:
"Today, Flight 573 from YH City to Shanghai encountered a time-distorted Secret Realm mid-flight and was attacked by the Legendary Pokémon Zapdos."
"Fortunately, a mysterious trainer appeared, defeating Zapdos with his Beedrill and using another unknown Pokémon to prevent a catastrophic crash."
"What follows is exclusive cockpit footage provided by International Pokémon Airlines, capturing the moment the disaster was averted."
A never-before-seen video played, footage unavailable anywhere online—exclusive to the airline's onboard camera.
This footage allowed viewers to truly grasp how powerful the unknown Pokémon really was.
[My god! It actually stopped a plane in freefall with sheer strength!]
[And let's not forget the pilot! Without him desperately pulling the nose upward, even that mysterious Pokémon couldn't have prevented casualties.]
[Exactly! International Pokémon Airlines pilots are former fighter pilots. Their discipline and courage are absolutely top-notch!]
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Wu Yao lounged on her sofa, sipping soda and idly watching the footage. When Beedrill defeated Zapdos with a single blow, she turned curiously to her Gengar beside her.
"Hey, Gengar, what's with Beedrills these days?"
"I thought the Champion-Level Beedrill from Yangliu Village was already the ceiling for Beedrill-kind."
"Now we have another Beedrill capable of knocking out Zapdos?"
"You think I should try raising a Weedle myself?"
Weedle weren't expensive to raise anyway.
If she could actually raise a Beedrill like that, she'd strike gold.
Wu Yao chuckled softly, imagining the possibilities.