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Liu Quan's gaze was also fixed on his opponent. If he could produce a four-star Pokémon at this moment, then he would most likely lose.

Not only Liu Quan, but Bai Yao and Lin Xuan also watched this scene with tension.

"What's this guy's name again?"

Lin Xuan asked, not being familiar with the names of these contestants, only knowing a few acquaintances.

"Jiang Quan, I don't know much about the others, it's like he suddenly appeared out of nowhere."

Bai Yao could only say that. In the past, he could have asked his teacher, but now he didn't know where Luo Guan had gone. The last time he contacted him, he even asked her to borrow the Super Evolution Set from Lin Xuan.

While the two were talking, Jiang Quan took out his fourth Poké Ball, and inside was a Zoroark! As expected, it was still a four-star Pokémon!

At this point, not only the audience, but even many of the contestants in the lounge started discussing it.

Do you know who this guy is?

"I don't know, the information doesn't seem to indicate it's from any particular university."

"I think I know something about it. It seems... he's not a student at any university, but at a research institute."

"graduate School?"

Upon hearing this, everyone turned their attention to Lin Xuan, because if it came down to it... Lin Xuan seemed to have some similarities with this guy!

After all, everyone knows Lin Xuan's achievements in the field of research, and even the currently popular super evolution was discovered by Lin Xuan.

Where did this person come from?

"Don't look at me, I don't recognize you!"

Lin Xuan quickly waved her hand, indicating that she didn't know this guy at all! At the same time, she looked at the person who said this—sitting next to Cheng Si, who was also a contestant from Imperial University.

"So which research institute is it from?"

"Reimu Research Institute".

Cheng Si explained to Lin Xuan that he had just found out as well.

"I visited Reimu's lab once before because of some Pokémon training matters, but... I didn't expect him to be this strong back then!"

The contestant next to Cheng Si touched his chin and said with some emotion.

"So this guy is a researcher too?"

"It doesn't seem so, otherwise we wouldn't be unable to find anything."

Reimu Research Institute?

The name of this research institute has been appearing quite frequently lately. They've been working with the Dawn Group to develop a dream device, and now they've produced a guy like Jiang Quan, someone I'd never heard of before.

Needless to say, Liu Quan lost the battle afterward, and lost badly. His subsequent Pokémon were completely unable to overcome that Zoroark.

In other words... no one knows Jiang Quan's full strength yet.

Although the strength of many people present was unclear, Jiang Quan was the most special one, as no one even knew what Pokémon he might use.

Even for Lin Xuan, many people speculate about how strong he is, but there is one thing that everyone knows—Lin Xuan's strongest Pokémon are Tiny, Eevee, and the other two.

A while after the match ended, Liu Quan walked into the lounge with his head down, seemingly still not recovered.

It wasn't that he couldn't accept failure, but this failure was truly... unexpected.

However, being an apprentice at Jinhui Martial Arts Academy, she possessed strong mental fortitude. Although she was somewhat dejected when she entered the room, she had almost fully recovered by the time she approached Lin Xuan and the others.

"I lost."

Liu Quan spoke frankly to Lin Xuan and Bai Yao, and Lin Xuan simply stood up, patted him on the shoulder, and told him to sit down first.

"It's alright. Jiang Quan's strength... is very strong! Stronger than we expected. He shouldn't be weaker than me. You didn't lose unjustly."

As Bai Yao spoke, Lin Xuan glanced back at her. When it came to comforting people, Bai Yao was truly gifted. It was no easy feat that her attempts to comfort people always yielded negative results.

More importantly, this guy is completely unaware of this.

Liu Quan also looked up and glanced at Bai Yao with some helplessness, but he knew Bai Yao's personality; that's just how this guy talks.

"It's alright, Senior Brother Liu Quan. I'll avenge you later!"

Lin Xuan patted his chest and said this, and the person looking over was none other than Long Xiao.

Because Lin Xuan's next opponent is him, and Jiang Quan... will most likely be the next opponent of the winner among them.

Does Lin Xuan's statement imply that she's certain she can beat him?

Long Xiao wasn't annoyed. He simply sat quietly to the side. He knew a little about Lin Xuan's situation from Long Xing, but he still felt that he would never lose! This was a battle that staked the pride of his Yulong family!

"So what about Jiang Quan?"

Lin Xuan looked around for a while, but the door to the lounge remained closed, and Jiang Quan was nowhere to be seen. She then asked.

"I think he walked straight out of the arena. He must have left, since he doesn't have any matches today."

Liu Quan's guess was not without merit, and Lin Xuan could only nod in agreement.

After that, Lin Xuan didn't stay in the lounge any longer, but returned to the hotel. As for the afternoon... it was Bai Yao and Cheng Si's match.

Because of the schedule, if Lin Xuan were to face Bai Yao and Cheng Si, the only possibility would be in the finals, but that possibility is... a little small.

Putting aside the former runner-up, Lin Xuan was somewhat surprised by Jiang Quan, who had just emerged.

So as soon as Lin Xuan returned to the hotel, she called the doctor.

"Hey! Doctor!"

"What is it you need me for now?"

"Ahem, so you found out about this?"

Lin Xuan coughed twice and said somewhat embarrassedly, after all, the last time he called the doctor was to borrow the super evolution set for Bai Yao, which made him seem like a weasel offering New Year's greetings to a chicken with ill intentions.

"Nonsense, why would you call me to check on me when you have nothing else to do? Get to the point."

The doctor knew Lin Xuan's personality quite well, so Lin Xuan could only chuckle and then asked directly:

"Doctor, I actually wanted to ask you about a research institute."

"Oh? You didn't come to see me about the competition?"

Dr. Sun Siming's words carried a hint of surprise, leaving Ideal Warm at a loss for words.

"Actually... it's also for the sake of the competition. I was just asking about the Reimu Research Institute. Do you remember them?"

"The Reimu Research Institute? I know it. Didn't they recently work with the Dawn Group to develop that dream device? It was quite popular."

Dr. Sun Siming said casually, then changed the subject as if he had thought of something.

Why are you asking this, kid?

"Because there's a player in this match..."

Lin Xuan gave the doctor a general overview of Jiang Quan's situation.

"Jiang Quan... his surname is Jiang? Then it should be correct!"

Upon hearing Lin Xuan's words, the professor nodded as if he had remembered something, leaving Lin Xuan completely bewildered.

Is there a problem with the surname Jiang?

Lin Xuan asked with some confusion.

"It's nothing, it's just that the old guy at Reimu's Research Institute also has the surname Jiang, and I've heard him mention before that his grandson, no matter what, refuses to be a researcher and insists on becoming a trainer. He should be the Jiang Yuan you mentioned."

"Wow... there's even gossip here!"

"What's wrong with that? It's a normal thing. It's just that old Jiang is a bit too stubborn."

Dr. Sun Siming shook his head. In his view, if he had a grandson, he certainly wouldn't force him to have his way, whether he was a trainer, a researcher, or even an ordinary person; he would respect his wishes...

Unfortunately, he had no grandson.

"What if I say I don't want to be a researcher anymore and want to be a full-time trainer from now on?"

Lin Xuan tentatively asked a question, and after Lin Xuan uttered those words, Dr. Sun Siming, with almost no time to think, immediately shouted:

"What did you say? Say it again?"

Hearing the threatening tone in that voice, Lin Xuan's lips twitched. That's how these old men are; they say they don't care, but when it comes to him, they can't stand it.

"It's nothing, it's nothing. I meant... I'll definitely go to the research institute to learn from you when I get back!"

Lin Xuan immediately explained, and Dr. Sun Siming was slightly more satisfied.

"There's something else I'd like to ask you."

"What is it now? You either have nothing better to do than come looking for me, or..."

How much do you know about the Dawn Group?

"Dawn Group?"

After Lin Xuan spoke over the phone, Dr. Sun Siming frowned slightly.

"How did this bring up the Dawn Group again? Your connection with them is probably just about the Mega Evolution Stone you got at that exhibition last time, right?"

Lin Xuan then recounted the events at the Dawn Group and the instructions Luo Guan had given him. Dr. Sun Siming remained silent for a moment before solemnly saying, "Luo Guan is right. You shouldn't get involved in the Dawn Group's affairs. Try to avoid having too much contact with them."

"Any questions?"