After the weekend, life returned to its calm rhythm, and Jiang Mo went back to school to continue being an ordinary high school student.
Ralts’s hidden injuries had almost completely recovered under the long-term nurturing of Jiang Mo’s Tokiwa Power.
During the break, Jiang Mo and Mu Qingxue were discussing the energy cube ratios, sitting close to each other.
Sunlight spilled onto Mu Qingxue’s face, and Jiang Mo could even see the fine fuzz on her skin. He had to admit, Mu Qingxue was truly beautiful.
Mu Qingxue, who was seriously considering the Tree Fruit ratios, seemed to sense someone staring at her. She turned her head, her gaze meeting Jiang Mo’s, and immediately lowered her head, her earlobes slightly red.
“You… what are you looking at me for…” Mu Qingxue said softly.
Jiang Mo scratched his head, a little embarrassed, and said, “I just zoned out. The Tree Fruit ratio you just mentioned seems to have a bit of a problem.”
Mu Qingxue looked up, her eyes sparkling, “Where’s the problem? I’ve been researching this for a long time.”
Jiang Mo picked up a pen and began to write and draw in his notebook, explaining to Mu Qingxue in a serious manner.
Just then, Chen Jiaxing ran in from outside and flopped down next to Jiang Mo.
“Hey, Jiang Ge, did you know, Zhao Yuxuan hasn’t been to school these past few days? I just heard the teacher in the office say they’re going to cancel his student status. He wouldn’t have transferred, would he?” Chen Jiaxing said excitedly.
Jiang Mo, of course, knew why Zhao Yuxuan hadn’t come to school. His corpse had probably already turned into a puddle of pus and flowed into the sewers by now, so how could he come to school?
Jiang Mo pretended to know nothing: “If he’s not here, he’s not here. One less trouble, and life will be quieter from now on.”
Chen Jiaxing sighed and said, “Ah, he got off easy. Last time he came looking for trouble with you, I hadn’t even properly taught him a lesson. Good thing he ran fast!”
After speaking, Chen Jiaxing finally noticed Mu Qingxue beside them. His gaze towards Jiang Mo instantly became meaningful.
“School Belle Mu, how about we switch seats? You and Jiang Ge are both in the Pokémon Breeder Program, so being deskmates will make it easier for future study and exchange,” Chen Jiaxing said, winking.
Mu Qingxue: ( ◦ ` ~ ´ ◦ )
Jiang Mo: 〃 ∀ 〃
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Ring ring ring!
The class bell rang, and the homeroom teacher, Yang Liu, wearing black stockings and high heels, walked into the classroom with a brisk pace. The previously noisy classroom instantly quieted down.
After her gaze swept around, Yang Liu cleared her throat and said, “Students, I have an announcement. The joint exam is already imminent. For students in our Pokémon department, there will be a battle assessment this time. This is a crucial moment to test everyone’s learning progress during this period.”
Upon hearing this, a chorus of sighs and groans immediately erupted in the classroom.
Someone complained with a long face, “It’s over! My Metapod hasn’t evolved yet. How am I supposed to battle?”
Another student gloated and chimed in, “You’re still lucky. There’s a guy in the next class whose starter Pokémon is a Magikarp. What do you think he should do then?”
“Magikarp? Hahahaha, you’re killing me! Is he going to perform Splash for his opponent when he gets on stage?” The classroom immediately burst into laughter.
Yang Liu slightly raised the corners of her mouth, revealing an encouraging smile, and continued, “This exam is a city-wide joint exam, very large in scale, and the rewards are exceptionally generous.”
“Students who rank in the top ten city-wide will receive a precious Pokémon skill Technical Machine, which will greatly help improve your Pokémon’s strength.”
“Moreover, the top ten will also receive an additional opportunity to visit the Evergreen Secret Realm. There are many valuable resources and rare Pokémon there. You can search for your second Pokémon inside at that time.”
Jiang Mo’s heart stirred. He thought of his Pikachu. If he could obtain a skill Technical Machine, Pikachu’s strength would undoubtedly reach a new level.
As for the Evergreen Secret Realm, it was also a good place. Jiang Mo had only been there once with Lin Zhiqiu when he was a child. It was that one time that he received the blessing of the Tokiwa Forest and gained Tokiwa Power.
Yang Liu seemed to read the students’ minds and encouraged them with a smile, “I know everyone is looking forward to it and also feels a lot of pressure, but as long as everyone intensifies their training in the coming time and fully utilizes their own and their Pokémon’s strength, it’s possible for everyone to achieve good results.”
“Our usual training grounds will be fully open during after-school hours. Everyone can freely arrange their training plans.”
At this moment, Chen Jiaxing raised his hand and asked, “Teacher, what are the rules for the battle assessment?”
Yang Liu nodded and replied, “The battle assessment will be grouped according to your grade and your Pokémon’s type, using an elimination system. Each battle will be judged by professional referee teachers, mainly assessing the Pokémon’s battle techniques, tactical application, and the Trainer’s coordination and tacit understanding with their Pokémon.”
Jiang Mo silently pondered his training direction. After this period of diligent training, Pikachu had successfully reached Level 20, just one step away from breaking through to the intermediate level.
Pikachu’s advantage lay in its lightning-fast speed and incredibly powerful electricity, but it still had much room for improvement in precise control of Electric-type moves. Jiang Mo hoped it could master the powerful Thunderbolt move soon.
Meanwhile, Mu Qingxue was already writing furiously in her notebook, diligently recording her training plan.
Ralts’s Psychic abilities were indeed powerful, but as its hidden injuries gradually healed, Mu Qingxue realized that improving Ralts’s stamina and defensive capabilities was crucial. Only then could it continuously exert its strength in intense battles.
For the next few days, Jiang Mo focused on special training for Pikachu. He specifically set up a series of training programs targeting precise control of Electric-type moves, while also hoping it could learn Thunderbolt soon.
That night, as they had just finished their special training and were about to head back, Gastly in Jiang Mo’s shadow suddenly became excited.
Jiang Mo turned around and saw a purple fatty appear before him. He immediately realized it was Zhen Yu’s Gengar.
Gastly emerged from Jiang Mo’s shadow and happily circled around Gengar, seemingly very pleased to see its master, Gengar.
“Kouja!”
Gengar took out a manual from its mouth. Jiang Mo took it and saw the large words 【Toxic Breeding Method】 written on it.
It meticulously detailed Zhen Yu’s knowledge regarding the breeding of Poison-type Pokémon, with breeding methods ranging from basic to Heavenly King Level!
If this manual were to circulate, it would undoubtedly cause a scramble among countless people, especially those Trainers who specialized in Poison-types and had been stuck at the Elite Four Level for a long time.
Jiang Mo instantly recognized the value of this manual and was also very grateful for Zhen Yu’s actions. After all, he hadn’t explicitly stated that he would join Dawn, yet Zhen Yu had already imparted all of his life’s knowledge.
Gengar grinned broadly at Jiang Mo. Jiang Mo immediately reacted, took out the badge Zhen Yu had given him earlier, and put it on his chest, indicating his choice.