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"Holy crap, Brother Lu's awesome!" Liang Dayou roared.
Tian Youwei swallowed incredulously.
Brother Lu actually advanced to the top eight?
Though the Piplup Cup was beginner-level, it was still an officially recognised municipality-level event!
Since its establishment, no non-professional contestant has ever reached the top eight.
Yet now, Lu Ye accomplished this feat?!
Thinking this, Tian Youwei, aspiring to be a trainer, felt somewhat bitter.
But seeing Gastly intimately close with Lu Ye, Tian Youwei shook his head.
Brother Lu surely also paid much effort that others couldn't see.
Rather than envying others, better start doing well yourself.
"Brother Lu's awesome!" Tian Youwei and Brother Dayou shouted together.
The venue was noisy.
Non-professional Lu Ye actually broke into the Piplup Cup's top eight?
Who exactly was this Lu Ye?!
Feng Shu, also advancing to the top eight, observed the entire match from audience seats, feeling somewhat emotional.
"Since preliminaries, this Gastly's growth speed is too fast."
Feng Shu murmured, "Worthy of Teacher Lu. Even training Pokémon so expertly!"
Fieldside, impatient reporters hurriedly approached.
"As a Finance Department student reaching the top eight, what are your feelings?"
"Lu Ye, can you share your Gastly breeding experience?!"
Hearing reporters' questions, Lu Ye pondered momentarily, answering seriously.
"Use love."
Reporters froze momentarily, then lowered their heads, recording in notebooks.
Simultaneously, Lu Ye waved at two roommates in audience seats, walking toward the contestant tunnel.
Inside the contestant tunnel.
"Awesome Brother Lu, actually won!" Liang Dayou was somewhat shocked.
"Hehe, not bad, not bad. I was just lucky."
Having to wake early next weekend, Lu Ye felt somewhat helpless.
"All thanks to its exceptional performance today!"
"Kekeke!"
Gastly floated above Lu Ye's head, proudly nodding.
"You're still Piplup Cup's first non-Pokémon-major top eight contestant!"
Tian Youwei swallowed.
"Our grade group chat already exploded!"
Lu Ye opened his phone. Full screens of 99+ messages; even counsellors and teachers sent messages.
[Counsellor: Damn, you're something, kid!]
[Student Affairs Xiao Teacher: Remember bringing honour certificate copies next week. Need for scholarship evaluation.]
[Economics Professor Chen: Congratulations, Lu Ye. (smile emoji)]
...
Lu Ye usually had good relations with teachers. After replying individually, he opened the class group.
"Brother Lu entered the Piplup Cup top eight!"
"Damn, really? Brother Lu's awesome!"
"I knew Class Rep Lu could win!"
Lu Ye was somewhat puzzled.
Entering a beginner event's top eight warranted this excitement?
But reconsidering, this was perhaps like non-professional athletes outrunning track runners; same nature.
Somewhat weary, Lu Ye silently sighed.
Might not believe me, but Gastly secretly registered for me initially!
"Brother Lu, thanks to you."
Liang Dayou nudged Lu Ye. "We got so many young ladies' contacts!"
Lu Ye: ?
I'm battling here; you're flirting there?
Tian Youwei clicked his tongue. "When you waved at us, the young ladies immediately came over."
Lu Ye said in surprise, "That realistic?"
"One named Han Xiaoxiao, also a top eight contestant, claimed she's Teacher Lu's fan."
Tian Youwei's expression was strange. "Brother Lu, isn't she your stream's female fan?"
Lu Ye looked skyward.
With his current influence, nobody recognising him at this competition would be abnormal.
But being recognised didn't matter.
Lu Ye wasn't a celebrity; he didn't need to avoid fans.
"I'll introduce her to you."
Tian Youwei operated his phone. "Seems she's from our Magic University High School but already guaranteed admission."
"Today's youth development is genuinely good. Can't tell she's a senior!"
Lu Ye smiled. "I won't add her. Remember helping me scout tactics!"
Tian Youwei's eyes brightened. "Got it!"
Returning home, Lu Ye checked the system.
[Remaining BP: 2050]
This battle provided Lu Ye with 200 BP. Though less than posting videos, still decent gains.
Recalling this battle, what most surprised Lu Ye was Gastly swallowing Nidorino's Poison Sting.
But Gastly had quadruple poison resistance. Nidorino's Poison Sting might even count as Gastly's supplement.
Moreover, with Gastly's current strength, it could indeed begin researching Toxic move.
Lu Ye rubbed his chin, somewhat worriedly watching spirited Gastly.
Last time training, Gastly Will-O-Wisp burned the house. This time training Toxic...
Despite great risks, Gastly's strength couldn't stagnate.
Lu Ye pondered momentarily, still opening the system shop.
[Spend 2000 BP to exchange 'Poison Gem']
Though ten-pulls had a probability of directly drawing Poison Gem, Lu Ye still honestly chose direct exchange rather than gamble on it.
[Exchange successful! Remaining BP: 50]
Like Fire Gem, Poison Gem contained abundant energy that Gastly could directly absorb.
Since gems had solid shells, not radioactive elements, Lu Ye needn't worry about toxin leakage.
[Poison Gem: Dark purple gem containing highly toxic metallic elements, suitable for Poison-type Pokémon consumption. (Just do it, Ollie!)]
Taking the amethyst-like, alluringly transparent Poison Gem from the system inventory, Lu Ye clicked his tongue admiringly.
"No wonder Steven digs stones worldwide. Appearance is genuinely pretty!"
Gastly watched the Poison Gem in Lu Ye's hand longingly, drooling everywhere.
"Kekeke (﹃)"
Lu Ye handed the Poison Gem toward Gastly. "When training, definitely call me. Never risk it alone!"
Gastly's eyes brightened, happily grabbing the Poison Gem, appearing confident.
"Mm mm mm!" (Leave it to me!)
Gastly, holding the Poison Gem, wobbled, floating to the desk.
Using its tongue to pull open the drawer, Gastly carefully retrieved [Toxic Experience], placing it on the desk, smiling foolishly at Lu Ye.
Gastly: (๑´ㅂ`๑)
Lu Ye couldn't help smiling.
Piplup Cup's top eight would begin next Wednesday.
Before then, there'd be a tournament warm-up period.
Lu Ye calculated the timing. Probably before finals was this semester's course completion.
"Should study seriously." Lu Ye sighed.
"Piplup Cup too. Since advancing, should show some enthusiasm!"
Either don't do it, or do it best.
This was Lu Ye's life creed.
However, just as Lu Ye took out books, preparing to study seriously with Gastly, his phone buzzed.
A Line message from a special attention contact.
[Cabbage Ice Cream: Get online, play games.]
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