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The weekend ended. Lu Ye returned to Magic City University for classes.
Piplup Cup's top eight was on Wednesday afternoon.
But Lu Ye wasn't panicking. Instead, Tian Youwei anxiously circled Lu Ye.
"Brother Lu, you're really confident?"
"This top eight has hidden dragons and crouching tigers. Don't be careless!"
Lu Ye smiled cheerfully. "Don't worry, I definitely won't be careless!"
Beside him, Liang Dayou elbowed Tian Youwei, teasing, "Why's the eunuch anxious when the emperor isn't?"
"You're not competing. Plus, Brother Lu definitely secretly trained!"
"Tsk tsk, last exam too. He said he didn't study, but he visited the library most frequently!"
Brother Dayou adjusted nonexistent glasses, wearing a 'truth is singular' expression.
Lu Ye's expression was complex.
Damn! Yesterday I actually trained!
Hateful, can't refute!
Lu Ye advanced to the top eight last Saturday. Many classmates only learned about it today.
Everyone looked at Lu Ye strangely.
Good grades, handsome, even excelling at Pokémon battles...
You're cheating, right!?
"Class Rep Lu is genuinely awesome. This already broke records?"
"Yeah, among the top eight non-Battle majors, only him!"
Morning class was Economics Professor Chen, who sent Lu Ye the "smile emoji."
Stern Professor Chen walked onto the podium. The vast lecture hall immediately fell silent.
Clearing his throat, Professor Chen called, "Lu Ye, someone's looking for you outside. Won't mark you absent this session."
Suppressed discussions arose.
At the doorway, a middle-aged man in a white shirt with a refined temperament nodded apologetically.
"Damn, that's school team Coach Zhai Wenyao!"
"Which team, basketball or soccer?"
"You're dumb. Obviously Pokémon Battle!"
Under everyone's gaze, Lu Ye walked out somewhat confused.
I haven't done anything wrong recently. Why would someone call me out during class?
Leaving the classroom, the middle-aged man nodded.
"You're Lu Ye? Let's sit in the classroom nearby!"
Arriving at an empty classroom, the man said straightforwardly, "I'm Pokémon Battle school team coach, Zhai Wenyao. This trip invites you to join the school team."
If Lu Ye's privately defeating Shen Tingzhi counted as a coincidence, then Lu Ye's breaking into the Piplup Cup's top eight was solid hard strength.
Though the Piplup Cup was municipality-level, due to geographical uniqueness, its status rivalled provincial events.
Emerging from this event sufficiently proved Lu Ye's potential.
Zhai Wenyao had prepared extensive persuasion beforehand.
Including trainer license recommendation letters, future research opportunities.
But Lu Ye's opening combo directly stunned Zhai Wenyao.
"Sorry, Coach Zhai." Lu Ye scratched his head. "I don't plan to become a trainer."
"This competition was accidentally registered... probably too lucky. Never expected reaching top eight."
Zhai Wenyao opened his mouth, hesitating long before asking, "You don't plan to become a trainer?"
Lu Ye nodded sincerely.
"Yet you broke into the top eight?"
"Accident, pure accident!"
"Then rumours you beat Shen Tingzhi, what's that about?"
Lu Ye smiled awkwardly. "Her Granbull wasn't in form. I barely won."
Zhai Wenyao momentarily fell silent.
He sought Lu Ye not just for top-eight status. Someone sent him a video; that was a huge factor.
In the video, Lu Ye used unreasonably accurate predictions, completely crushing Shen Tingzhi.
Someone possessing such commanding awareness didn't want to be a trainer?
Was he problematic, or was I?!
"Since you don't want to join the school team, I won't force you."
Zhai Wenyao shook his head, smiling helplessly.
"Just remember to use better reasons next time. After all, Battle Department Director Zhao also covets you greatly."
"He also wants me on the school team?" Lu Ye said in surprise.
"No, he wants you transferring departments."
"Then no problem." Lu Ye smiled. "I'm already used to it."
Professional grade top three; the Economics Department internal competition was fierce.
Plus, Professor Rowan's recommendation letter was still stuffed in home drawers.
Lu Ye didn't reject changing majors; he just hadn't found suitable, appealing opportunities yet.
Daily classes ended.
Lu Ye walked the campus exterior streets, perfectly viewing Piplup Cup promotional posters.
[Final Four Battle! Piplup Cup Top Eight, Wednesday Evening Officially Begins!]
Lu Ye specifically asked Tian Youwei about these top eight contestants.
Magic City University three, Jiangzhe University three, Magic City Jiaotong one, Magic University High one.
All enviable, prestigious schools.
But since trainers also had class barriers, non-prestigious schools rarely broke into the top eight.
These contestants would likely become formal trainers, challenging Gyms, and ultimately competing for League Conference seats.
"Not worthwhile." Lu Ye shook his head. "After all, those monsters' talents are too abnormal!"
Red debuted in one year, won the Kanto League Championship.
Green debuted in one year, won the Kanto League Championship half an hour later, and was defeated by Red.
Even constantly mocked, Gold was genuinely talented, at least Master-level.
But staying with these big shots, Lu Ye had no psychological burden.
As long as I'm trash, nobody can discourage me!
Returning home, Gastly was watching TV.
The program's full name was the National League Master Division Tour.
Gastly watched attentively, occasionally nodding, holding a pencil, and making notes on paper.
"Kekeke!" (Got it, completely understood!)
Lu Ye smiled faintly, filming Gastly's video, posting it in the group.
Viridian Gym.
Green, just finishing a challenger, wiped sweat with his shoulder towel, clicking the video.
"Gastly's bred quite well," Green murmured. "At least Master-grade Poké Blocks produce this effect."
"But judging from colour, he's recently training Toxic move?"
[Yellow: Ah, did something happen to Gastly?]
[Teacher Lu: No, my Gastly's too cute, wanted to share with you.]
[Yellow: Ehehe, indeed. (′▽`〃)]
[Green: From the breeding situation, Gastly's evolution isn't far.]
Green's statement reminded Lu Ye.
Though only two months since capture, Gastly wasn't a newborn.
Including Toxic move, Gastly accumulated massive energy; evolution should be scheduled.
But Lu Ye's first Pokémon capture required extensive preparation beforehand.
With a studious spirit of asking when uncertain, Lu Ye sincerely asked.
[Teacher Lu: How to make Gastly evolve?]
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