Chapter 254

Three days passed, half the competitors were eliminated, and ten thousand entered the second round.

At this moment, Bai Jing stood on field 23, his opponent being Ren Mei from Ancient Capital University.

Okay, his opponent this time was a girl, and even a glasses girl, quite attractive.

"Are both competitors ready?"

Both nodded!

"Send out your Pokémon!"

Bai Jing chose Infernape this time.

Infernape

Gender: Male

Type: Fire (all stats increased by 200%)

Ability: Blaze

Aptitude: Body (S), Physical Attack (S), Physical Defense (A), Special Attack (SS), Special Defense (A), Speed (SS)

Potential: Champion

Strength: Elite (Peak)

Held Item: Flame Heart, Super Evolution Stone X, Legendary Tablet

The girl sent out a Lopunny.

Lopunny

Gender: Female

Type: Normal

Ability: Cute Charm

Aptitude: Body (C), Physical Attack (B), Physical Defense (B), Special Attack (C), Special Defense (A), Speed (A)

Potential: Semi-Legendary

Strength: Elite (Peak)

Held Item: Super Evolution Stone

This ability is troublesome, and she's holding a Super Evolution Stone—taking her down won't be easy.

Especially when Infernape stared at Lopunny with that lecherous look, Bai Jing wanted to slap it!

Among all Pokémon, Lopunny's figure was indeed alluring, but this was a match—flirting had to be appropriate, right?

This opponent was also in Sister Zhuge Chaoyue's collected data, and she was a noble elite.

Bai Jing was puzzled: why did he keep facing opponents from prestigious schools?

According to the plot, as the protagonist, shouldn't I face a few weak opponents in the elimination rounds and sweep through them easily?

Am I cursed to attract hatred? That can't be—I'm universally loved!

"Begin the match!"

"Infernape, use Dragon Breath!"

Infernape opened its mouth, energy gathering—yet…

"Lopunny, use Cute Charm!"

Lopunny stared with a pair of sparkling, doe-like eyes, and Infernape was instantly captivated, halting its attack, utterly mesmerized by its opponent!

Bai Jing slapped his forehead. "Damn it, what are you doing? Snap out of it!"

You're already infatuated before even making contact—if she gets close, you'll turn into a lapdog!

Watching from the side, Sister Zhuge Chaoyue sneered: "Like master, like servant—they're both the same!"

Meanwhile, Lopunny had already glided seductively up to Infernape, and under its dazed gaze, it instantly switched expressions, delivering a rapid double kick that sent it flying.

"Serves you right! Look at the pathetic state you're in!"

Pain finally jolted Infernape awake; it rolled aside to evade the follow-up attack and swiped a claw to force Lopunny back.

Infernape turned around, growling a few times—meaning: I learned this from you, you have no right to scold me!

"You damn thing, women flock around me, but you're acting like a lapdog—how can you compare yourself to me?"

Bai Jing was furious at its incompetence!

"I'm warning you—flirting is fine, but don't become a lapdog. To conquer someone, you need real strength! If you lose this match, just see how I'll deal with you!"

Ren Mei giggled sweetly. "Bai Jing, I know you—you're a big celebrity. How about letting me win this match? I'll repay you later!"

She even threw him a flirtatious glance!

Bai Jing turned back and met Sister Zhuge Chaoyue's darkened face and Student Mu Rong's glaring eyes—full of threat.

"Cough cough~~ Sorry, seduction doesn't work on me!"

"Infernape, counterattack!"

"Hmph! Keep using Cute Charm!"

To Ren Mei's disappointment, Infernape spat out a cloud of black smoke, engulfing both Pokémon.

"This is troublesome!"

"Lopunny, use Quick Attack and move!"

Not a bad response, though it drained stamina.

Bai Jing smirked slyly. "Keep using the smoke—don't stop!"

The result? The smoke didn't dissipate—it grew even thicker.

"Damn it!"

Constant movement could avoid ambushes, but staying in the smoke too long would suffocate Lopunny.

"Long-eared Rabbit, use Magic Reflection!"

Magic Reflection naturally cannot reflect smoke, but it can protect the Long-eared Rabbit, separating it from the smoke.

But then again, this is equivalent to exposing its position to the Fire Dragon.

Sure enough, the Long-eared Rabbit's cry of pain came from within the smoke!

Ren Mei had no choice; she had to make a decision!

As the smoke cleared, the Long-eared Rabbit lay on the ground while the Fire Dragon charged forward!

"Quick, use Coquettishness!"

The Long-eared Rabbit smoothly struck a seductive pose, waving and batting its eyelashes at the Fire Dragon.

Great, the Fire Dragon stopped again, this time turning into a lapdog, drool dripping down!

Bai Jing couldn't bear to look; it was too embarrassing, he didn't even want to admit this was his Pokémon.

Ren Mei smiled triumphantly, "Show it what's what!"

The Long-eared Rabbit got up, coquettish as it walked over, and just as its long leg extended to strike...

Bai Jing's loud shout rang out, "Now!"

"What?"

Looking again at the Fire Dragon, where was the sycophant's look? It lunged forward, embracing the Long-eared Rabbit, and its flame teeth bit hard into the opponent's... ahem~ chest.

Sister Zhuge Chaoyue spat, "You shameless rogue, truly just like your master!"

The Long-eared Rabbit let out a scream and fell to the ground, clutching its chest in pain... well, it didn't even have such things; it was completely flat!

Unfortunately, the contact caused the Fire Dragon to fall into a infatuated state.

The Long-eared Rabbit took the opportunity to kick it flying, then returned to Ren Mei's side, panting heavily.

"Damn, it was clearly infatuated just now; why did it snap out of it at the critical moment?"

"Then you underestimate my Fire Dragon; its will is not so fragile."

Well, the truth was that Bai Jing had awakened it using telepathy.

"Fine, since that's the case, I won't use these useless moves anymore; let's settle this with a real battle!"

Ren Mei pulled out the Mega Key Stone and shouted, "Long-eared Rabbit, Mega Evolve!"

Mega Long-eared Rabbit made a dazzling entrance!

"Let's decide the winner!"

"Giga Impact!"

Mega Long-eared Rabbit's energy erupted, carrying a super shockwave as it charged furiously at the Fire Dragon!

It was actually a Normal-type ultimate move; the current Long-eared Rabbit couldn't comprehend it, so it must have been learned via a TM.

"Fire Dragon, Dragon God Dive!"