Giving someone face but not daring to retaliate

To help newcomers better train their Pokémon, and to prevent fools from coming up with ideas like having Sandshrew jump into water to overcome its Water-type weakness, the method of having Elephant collide with a Jeep to increase the power of its moves.

The college specifically collaborated with the research center to create a Q&A section on the campus network.

Anyway, Ralts has its own Pokémon to teach it how to use skills and psychic abilities, so Wei Xin doesn't need to put in much effort. In addition, part of the cost of training Ralts can be reimbursed through the research center.

Getting something for free is so satisfying.

This is the advantage of having connections: you don't lack resources, and you don't need to do anything yourself because someone else will arrange everything for you.

Is this the treatment of the sect's prodigies in fantasy novels? Absolutely.

After using up his few remaining action points to get a double efficiency card for Ralts, Wei Xin took on the task of answering students' questions, which would also earn him some action points.

"What should I do if I'm matched against an Aluminum Steel Dragon in the first round of the freshman qualifiers?"

After the registration deadline for the Freshman Cup, the list of participants for the first round of the competition was also published on the campus website. Since the registration qualifications have been relaxed this year, students from other majors, except for students from the combat department, can also participate in the Freshman Cup as long as they apply on the campus website and pass the review.

Therefore, the number of contestants is particularly large this year.

The organizers therefore added a process called the preliminary round, which involves two consecutive matches to select 512 finalists.

Among all the participants, excluding some who were unable to participate due to the competition rules, such as Heracross, Hawkman, Big Armor, and Jynx.

Besides outperforming everyone else in the strength test and winning the title of first in both strength and looks, Ralts, a freshman beauty at Shanghai University, is the most talked-about female student.

You can become stronger by spending money; what's the point of playing as a rich kid like Pigasman if you don't have money?

What happened to my supposed innate advantages? Why do I look like a clown, a flying mantis?

All that's left is the unexpected rise of the aluminum-steel dragon, which, after being invincible, suddenly appears as an enemy from the heavens.

As for Duraludon, as a Pokémon that matures early, it possesses strength that surpasses the final forms of some Pokémon even without evolving into Duraludon... Duraludon.

However, because he also has the evolved form of Aluminum-Steel Bridge Dragon, he meets the eligibility requirements to participate in the competition.

Faced with the questions raised in the freshman column, Wei Xin thought: There's no hope, just wait to die, if all else fails, I'll just go after the trainers.

His reply below was: "It's okay, I believe in the bond and ability between you and your partner."

"Aluminum Steel Dragon, that's scary. You and Ralts won't be eliminated in the first round of the main event, will you?" the senior student who was slacking off teased.

"We'll meet force with force and water with earth. Although Aluminum Steel Dragon is strong, it is not invincible," Wei Xin said confidently.

Although Duraludon has extremely high stats, because it is a newcomer competition, there are age requirements for the Pokémon used. The Pokémon of the contestants cannot have been hatched for more than two months. Therefore, this Duraludon's level will not be too high.

Furthermore, the aluminum steel dragon has some physiological weaknesses. For example, although its body is hard, it is prone to rusting, leaving considerable room for maneuver in actual combat.

Dragon-type moves are ineffective against Fairy-type Ralts, which means that practical move combinations are greatly limited.

"Besides, the main event won't start for another two weeks, so there's plenty of time for Ralts and me to prepare."

"Moreover, everyone knows that Aluminum Steel Dragon is very powerful, so there will definitely be many people who will try to target him. His pressure to advance may not be any less than mine."

"Speaking of which, was this aluminum-steel dragon provided by the academy?" Wei Xin suddenly asked.

Duraludon is an extremely rare Pokémon; even in the vast and resource-rich Donghuang region, its numbers are not numerous.

According to the contestant's profile, he was just an ordinary student with no background or prominent family, yet he managed to get an aluminum steel dragon.

Wei Xin remembered that some people had wanted to get themselves an aluminum-steel dragon before.

In addition, the student carrying the aluminum steel dragon was Wei Xin's opponent in the previous exam. He failed to enter the combat course because of his poor performance in actual combat.

With so many factors coming together, if it's not a coincidence, then there must be someone pulling the strings behind the scenes.

"No, even if the school has the ability to make aluminum steel dragons, they would definitely be allocated to students on the school team, how could they possibly give them to freshmen?" the senior said.

"That aluminum-steel dragon was sponsored by a private company. I remember the company's name was... the Yida Foundation? I heard they're really rich."

"It's the Ether Foundation, isn't it?" Wei Xin corrected... He had already guessed that it was related to the Ether Foundation.

The first time he encountered the chairman of the Ether Foundation by chance on the roadside, he didn't know if he could defeat him even if he tried his best, but he endured it for Ralts' safety.

The second time he abused his power, he lost his luxurious single dormitory room. Although this allowed him to bring Mary into the dormitory, one thing is one thing, and he didn't want to cause any more trouble, so he tolerated it.

I've been so magnanimous, and you still have to jump out from the roadside and cause me trouble?

"Hey, this guy even posted a video of himself smashing a counting board in one hit. Anyone can do that. He's provoking you, junior brother," the senior brother said, turning to look at Wei Xin when he suddenly fell silent. "What are you laughing at, junior brother?"

Under the eye-protecting orange light of the office, Wei Xin, dressed in a white uniform, subtly changed his gentle and handsome face. Like a thug in a white suit, the corners of his mouth slightly raised, and beneath the gentle smile, a shadow of unfriendly intent lurked in his eyes.

My silence doesn't mean I have no opinions about you.

As the ancients said, things should not happen more than three times.

I treated you with the respect due to a gentleman, but you hindered me with the behavior of a petty person.

This is a bit...

They're being incredibly ungrateful.

"I'm thinking of happy things," Wei Xin said.

"What's making you happy?"

"Our research center is no worse than the Ether Foundation, and besides, I have confidence in Ralts." As soon as Wei Xin finished speaking, a blue head appeared in his arms, affectionately hugging Wei Xin's neck.

Wei Xin looked down and saw Ralts, and the system's voice came through.

Ralts has mastered the skill "Teleport," rewarding 1600 Action Points.

"Ralu! (｀Δ´)!"

She heard everything that was said. The trainer had confidence in her, and she had confidence in the trainer.

Forget about Aluminum Steel Dragon, even if it were Aluminum Diamond Dragon, it would be turned into a Carbon Dragon by her Flame Fist.

"You've mastered teleportation? Impressive." Wei Xin said, feigning surprise, then took out a cookie from his pocket as a reward for Ralts. "Keep it up, I'll make you something delicious tonight."

Since we already have sweetness, why not make some honey desserts for Ralts?

Honey mini bread, honey mousse, and honey chicken wings.

Which one should I choose?

"Wow, it's only been a short time since she left, and she's already mastered teleportation." The senior brother next to her glanced at the time; Ralts had only been gone for less than half an hour. He exclaimed in surprise, "She probably even mastered Shadow Clone Technique too."

"Ralts." After swallowing the biscuit in one gulp, Ralts puffed up her cheeks and shook her head regretfully.

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She tried, but it didn't work.

The principle behind Shadow Clone is to create an illusion by moving at high speed. Compared to the high-burst power of quadrupedal Pokémon, Ralts, which runs on two legs and cannot use its hands for assistance, is very difficult to master.

"Have you ever tried using superpowers to assist yourself, or using teleportation to perform skills?" Wei Xin asked.

"Ralts?" Hearing her trainer's words of advice, Ralts suddenly realized what was going on. While quickly chewing on a cookie and eager to get back to practice Shadow Clone, she mumbled a reply.

"No rush, eat slowly, don't choke." Wei Xin comforted Ralts while turning to ask his senior, "Senior, does our center have electric fans? The faster the better."

Based on the principle of shadow clones, Wei Xin had some inspiration. Although he didn't know if it would work, it was worth a try.

"If you don't have one, a motor or engine will do, as long as it can turn."

"A fan? What do you need that for?" The research center's offices are always fully air-conditioned, so there's no need for a fan under normal circumstances.

"Let me think. Last year, one of your seniors from the mechanical engineering department had nothing to do, so he handcrafted a small fan. I don't know if he took it with him or not. I remember he was sitting..."

"Check the drawer where you're sitting right now. Is it there?"

"Yes." Wei Xin opened the drawer and found the relic of his graduating senior.

After brushing off the dust, Wei Xin placed the small electric fan in front of Ralts and said, "Look closely at the fan blades."

"Ralts!" Upon hearing this, Ralts knelt down in front of the fan, placed her hands on her knees, and stared intently at the blades.

As Wei Xin connected the power supply, the fan blades began to rotate rapidly with the support of the industrial motor. First, they rotated clockwise, and then Ralulas noticed that the rotation speed of the blades began to slow down, but the airflow of the fan did not decrease. Then, the rotation turned counterclockwise.

I couldn't help but feel puzzled.

Wei Xin increased the fan speed by one level, making the wind stronger and blowing Ralts' hair backward. The rotating blades inside the fan seemed to have stopped spinning at this moment, and Ralts seemed to have realized something.