What should I do if my pet loves watching anime?

The atmosphere among those who witnessed the entire duel became subtle.

Gu Beiri clearly felt that more eyes were being focused on him.

There was curiosity, there was exploration, and there was also undisguised hostility.

Zhou Mingxuan and his gang were naturally not going to let it go, but surprisingly, they did not retaliate immediately.

"He's holding back a big move," Liu Ming whispered in the cafeteria. "I know Zhou Mingxuan; he's extremely proud. After losing so badly this time, he definitely won't let you off easily."

Gu Beiri nodded and continued eating.

Of course he knew. But what's coming will come eventually, so instead of being anxious, he should seize the time to improve his strength.

The summer program's curriculum progresses very quickly.

The first week focuses on basic theory and observation training, while the proportion of practical classes increases starting from the second week.

Dr. Zhang's Elf Health Checkup Class requires each student to complete basic examinations for at least ten different elves.

Professor Li's behavioral science class required them to record the stress responses of elves in different environments.

What troubled Gu Beiri the most was "Elf Energy Science".

This course is taught by a senior researcher surnamed Chen, and the content covers the energy flow within Pokémon, the principles of skill activation, and the interaction between traits and energy...

The theories are profound and the formulas are complex, leaving many students completely confused.

Despite this, Gu Beiri was still able to barely maintain his performance.

The foundations of biochemistry from my previous life found their purpose here.

When Professor Chen talked about "the structure and function of the static electricity storage organs in the body of electric-type spirits", he was even able to draw inferences from one instance to another and raise several questions that even the professor had not thought of.

"Gu Beiri, have you taken related courses before?" Professor Chen called out to him after class.

"Self-taught, professor."

"To be able to learn to this extent through self-study..." Professor Chen pushed up his glasses. "Wang Zhenhua showed me your research on improving the energy storage efficiency of Merbau wool hair."

The idea is quite good, especially the part about using the sprite itself as a measuring tool—it's rough around the edges, but creative.

"Thank you, Professor."

"However," Professor Chen changed the subject, "your research has a fatal flaw: it doesn't explain why the formula works from the perspective of energy flow."

Tourmaline powder enhances electrical activity, its sweet flavor provides high-energy nutrition, and orange pulp... what role does it play?

Gu Beiri was stunned.

He really hadn't thought about it.

At the time, we simply conducted experiments according to the formula, and submitted the paper after verifying its effectiveness, without delving into the underlying mechanism.

"I have no idea."

"That's the problem," Professor Chen said seriously. "A good researcher cannot be satisfied with 'it works,' but must ask 'why it works.'"

Otherwise, you'll forever be stuck following behind others, doing validation work.

He handed Gu Beiri a thick book: "The Principles of Elf Energy Metabolism," my humble work.

It contains a section analyzing the energy components of tree fruits; you can take a look. Perhaps you'll find the answer there.

Gu Beiri accepted the book and thanked him solemnly.

Professor Chen waved his hand: "I have high hopes for you. But remember, talent is just a stepping stone. What truly determines how far you can go is the depth of your thinking."

Even after Gu Beiri left, Professor Chen remained in the classroom, silently gazing out the window, lost in thought.

"Professor Chen, you think highly of him?"

Su Wenya appeared without anyone noticing, just like Gastly beside her. Though it was a question, it was a certainty.

"He's so insightful, like an old friend of mine."

"An old friend?"

"Twenty years ago, he was determined to complete the Pokédex of Mythical Beasts, but he disappeared during an exploration of the Nyarja Islands."

Professor Chen sighed, his eyes filled with nostalgia for his old friend.

"Which one are you talking about...?"

Having said that, Su Wenya knew better than to say anything more.

…………

That evening, Gu Beiri did not train Mali Sheep—the little guy's leg injury had not fully healed, and the doctor advised him to rest.

He locked himself in his dormitory and opened the book "The Principles of Elf Energy Metabolism".

The book was thick and the content was difficult, but Gu Beiri read it with great interest.

When he saw that "the pectin in oranges is converted into oligosaccharides during fermentation, and these sugars can promote the activity of ion channels in electric-type spirits," he suddenly understood.

"I see... the orange pulp isn't just a filler; it provides a crucial catalyst!"

He immediately took out his notebook and began to redesign the experimental plan.

If he can prove that there is a synergistic effect between pectin conversion products and tourmaline powder, then the effectiveness of the formulation will have theoretical support.

It's even possible to optimize the proportions and improve the effect...

"Brother Gu, aren't you going to sleep?" Liu Ming, his roommate, rubbed his eyes and got out of bed. "It's already one o'clock."

"Right away." Gu Beiri said without looking up.

Liu Ming leaned closer for a look and immediately felt dizzy: "My God, so many formulas... can you even understand them?"

"Take your time and look at it."

"I'm really impressed with you." Liu Ming shook his head and went to the restroom.

Gu Beiri continued his study. Under the lamplight, his shadow was cast on the wall, swaying gently with his writing movements.

Outside the window, the moonlight was bright and clear.

…………

The next morning, we had a Pokémon battle analysis class.

Professor Li did not arrange a new demonstration match, but instead played a video recording.

On the screen, two Pokémon are fiercely battling: one is Raichu, and the other is Pikachu.

"This is a video recording of a Gym Leader Challenge match from three years ago in the coastal area," Professor Li said. "The two sides in the battle are the Gym Leader and the Challenger. They each use Raichu and Pikachu. I need you to analyze this battle, focusing on Raichu's tactical choices."

The students immediately began taking notes.

Gu Beiri stared at the screen.

He had seen a similar battle in an anime in his previous life, but the live video recording was much richer in angle and detail.

Raichu is fast, but Pikachu is more agile.

The gym leader opted for an aggressive strategy, using Thunderbolt and Quick Attack to overwhelm the opponent head-on...

and many more.

Gu Beiri suddenly noticed a detail: every time Raichu used 100,000 volts, its tail would tremble slightly, and the current would condense into a tiny sphere at the tip.

"That's... a sign of charge accumulation?" Gu Beiri squinted.

The video continues to play.

Pikachu ultimately won thanks to its speed advantage and tactical variations, but Gu Beiri's attention was entirely focused on Raichu.

The video shows that Raichu attempted to deploy "Electric Terrain" three times during the battle, but each time it was interrupted by Pikachu's fast movement.

"If Raichu had been able to successfully deploy the field, would the outcome have been different?" Gu Beiri pondered.

"Alright, the recording is over." Professor Li turned off the projector. "Now, form groups for discussion. Each group will send a representative to speak in ten minutes."

The classroom immediately became lively.

Zhou Mingxuan's group was the loudest: "It's clearly a mistake in the trainer's command! The gym leader underestimated them. If they had attacked with all their might from the start..."

"But Pikachu's speed advantage is an objective fact," another student countered.

Gu Beiri's group was relatively quiet.

Liu Ming and two other classmates were discussing skill selection, but Gu Beiri kept staring at the diagrams drawn in his notebook.

Raichu's charge accumulation mode... the timing of the deployment of the electric field...

An idea gradually took shape in his mind.

"Brother Gu, it's your turn to speak." Liu Ming nudged him.

Gu Beiri looked up and found that everyone in the group was looking at him.

"Oh, okay." He stood up and walked to the blackboard.