055 Fighting Intent from Xu Qian! High Potential Pokémon
The Pinsir noticed Fomantis's attack and immediately responded, launching a simultaneous assault with all three of them. In the wild, it's not uncommon for Pokémon to fight together rather than one-on-one. Many Pokémon, especially when in groups, will work together to drive away intruders. One classic example is Beedrill, which trainers often fear because these Pokémon attack in large groups, sometimes numbering in the dozens or even hundreds. Facing such overwhelming numbers is what makes Beedrill so intimidating.
Fomantis, however, wasn't fazed. Her attack, Leafage, easily pushed back the leading Pinsir, surprising Xu Qian. He observed with a glint of admiration in his eyes.
"This Fomantis must have been well-trained. I wonder if it's a new trainer this year…" Xu Qian mused. His admiration turned into a spark of competitive fire as he thought about the competition ahead. He knew that while this battle wasn't the right moment to duel, he'd see Qin Yun's skills after the insect-catching event.
"Sunshine Flames!" Qin Yun called out.
Wild Pokémon, even strong ones, don't usually match up to Pokémon trained by skilled trainers. With Fomantis's solid training and battle experience, her Sunshine Flames quickly overwhelmed the trio of Pinsirs, defeating them in rapid succession. It was a flawless display of power, as if Fomantis wasn't even using her full strength.
Just as the last Pinsir fell, a round of applause echoed through the forest.
"Your Fomantis is incredibly well-trained, it's truly impressive," Xu Qian praised.
"Thanks," Qin Yun replied, tossing three Park Balls to catch the defeated Pinsirs. Despite their solid performance, their potential was merely elementary, so the result wouldn't score too high, but it was enough to push them past the mid-range.
Xu Qian extended his hand with a genuine smile. "Let me introduce myself—Xu Qian."
Qin Yun grinned, shaking his hand. "Qin Yun."
The name sounded familiar to Xu Qian, though he couldn't place it at first. When Qin Yun confirmed, "I'm from Jiangcheng," Xu Qian's face lit up with recognition. "Ah, no wonder you sounded familiar! You're that Qin Yun from Jiangcheng, the one who dominated in the last competition!"
Qin Yun felt a bit embarrassed to hear his name spreading beyond his hometown. "That's me," he muttered awkwardly.
Xu Qian, realizing how famous Qin Yun had become, laughed it off. "No wonder! But don't think that means you can win this competition. I've got a strong Pokémon team as well."
Qin Yun, trying to brush off the awkwardness, extended his hand again. "Nice to meet you properly, Xu Qian."
Xu Qian smiled, shaking Qin Yun's hand. "Likewise. You know, I recently battled with Xiu from Jiangcheng No. 1 High School. Unfortunately, I lost to him."
This name struck a chord with Qin Yun, reminding him of a conversation with Zhu A.J.
"He's strong, huh?" Qin Yun asked, his voice carrying a hint of curiosity.
"Very strong," Xu Qian confirmed, "But when I face him next time, I'll be sure to win."
Their shared experience led to a friendly exchange, their rivalry sparking a competitive spirit between them. Xu Qian, initially only planning to enjoy the insect-catching competition, now found his competitive drive stirred. He had intended to aim for the top ten but now set his sights on surpassing Qin Yun, even if it meant not claiming the top spot.
Qin Yun watched Xu Qian leave, feeling a renewed sense of excitement. "Looks like this insect-catching competition won't be as boring as I thought."
"Fomantis, let's go," he said with determination.
"Doduo!" Fomantis responded eagerly, her own fighting spirit lit by the challenge.
The two ventured deeper into the forest, where they encountered more Pokémon of the Kun Bug Type. However, the wild Pokémon here were relatively weak, only reaching the peak of entry-level strength, with none approaching the elite level.
As time ticked down, with only 20 minutes left in the competition, Qin Yun looked at his bug bag, which contained nineteen Poké Balls. His expression was less than thrilled.
"Five mid-potential Pokémon, fourteen low-potential ones…" he muttered. "This is a good result, but without Xu Qian, it might've been enough to secure first place. Now, I'm not so sure."
With time running out, Qin Yun knew he needed to make a decision. "There are only 20 minutes left. If we don't find a high-potential Pokémon now, we'll be stuck with lower potential ones."
He turned to Fomantis, who had already started preparing for the final stretch. "Let's go into Fairy Mode for the last 20 minutes."
"Doduo," Fomantis nodded, her eyes sharpening with focus.
Fomantis closed her eyes and merged her aura with nature, becoming one with the surroundings. Qin Yun felt the absence of her usual presence as Fomantis entered Fairy Mode. The energy around her seemed to resonate with nature itself. When she opened her eyes, they gleamed a deep green—an unmistakable sign of her enhanced state.
"Target found," Fomantis said quietly.
Qin Yun's heart skipped a beat as he followed her gaze. Just ahead, only a few dozen meters away, were three Heracross. Two were large, but it was the smallest one that drew Qin Yun's attention.
He could see the high potential radiating from it and couldn't hide his excitement.
Pokémon: Heracross
Attribute: Bug + Fighting
Ability: Overconfidence
Strength: Beginner Intermediate
Potential: High Potential
Skills: Endure, Crash, Fury Attack, Horn Attack, Brick Break
"Super potential! It's a super potential Heracross!" Qin Yun whispered in excitement, his eyes lighting up as he focused on the little Heracross. This was the Pokémon he had been hoping for.
His sudden excitement caught the attention of the Heracross trio, who turned to face him.
Taking a deep breath, Qin Yun steadied himself. The battle ahead would be challenging, but with Fomantis's Fairy Mode and the threat of a high-potential Heracross, the stakes had never been higher.
"Alright, Fomantis, let's go. Focus on taking them down quickly."
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