What should I do if my pet loves watching anime?

"Your combat instincts are good; the timing of that last combo was perfect."

Zhao Wumian's voice remained calm, but his comments were incredibly accurate.

"Electromagnetic waves interrupt the patient's anticipation, prompting the drafting of a counter-attack to exploit weaknesses, followed by an electric shock to suppress the opponent, and the Power Gem to finish them off."

Clear thinking and decisive execution.

Gu Beiri was slightly taken aback, not expecting to receive such a comment.

"But—" Zhao Wumian changed the subject, "there are too many problems."

"After the Electric Field was deployed, the amplification of electric skills by the field was not fully utilized, the power of the electric shock was insufficient, and at least three rounds of attack opportunities were wasted."

I activated the Counterattack Shield too late and almost got severely injured by the Rock Blast.

The most fatal flaw is that you didn't consider what you would do if the paralysis didn't take effect, or if Pot Pot managed to withstand the paralysis and launch a counterattack.

Every criticism felt like a needle pricking Gu Beiri's heart.

He was indeed somewhat caught up in the joy of tactical success and overlooked these details.

"A lucky victory cannot cover up the fact that you lack tactical resources and have inadequate contingency plans."

Zhao Wumian looked at him.

"Your opponents in the youth competition won't give you that many chances to make mistakes."

Gu Beiri took a deep breath and lowered his head: "I understand, teacher."

"Oh, right."

Zhao Wumian was about to leave when he suddenly turned back, a rare, wicked smile appearing on his gloomy face.

"Since you like the arena so much, then get to three stars before the Youth Tournament."

Gu Beiri was stunned.

The task was already difficult enough, and now Zhao Wumian wants to increase the quantity.

"Geniuses are inherently different from others."

After saying this, Zhao Wumian left and disappeared in just a few breaths.

Gu Beiri was left standing there, stunned and seething with rage.

"You son of a bitch Zhao Wumian, I'll make you pay sooner or later!"

Gu Beiri cursed viciously.

Just then, my phone rang.

Gu Beiri opened it and saw a short message.

"Still have the energy to swear? Keep it up tomorrow morning, I'll give you a good beating."

"Depend on!"

…………

The late autumn night was already a bit chilly, and there were few pedestrians on the tree-lined paths of the Trainer Academy.

Gu Beiri had just come out of the library, carrying several thick books on energy science that could be used as pillows, and was planning to go back to his dormitory to continue studying his thesis.

My phone vibrated; it was a message from Su Wenya.

"I heard someone had a spectacular performance in the arena today, and even took the opportunity to send their regards to Advisor Zhao?"

Gu Beiri: "..."

He rubbed his temples and replied, "How did you know? Chen Hao, that big mouth..."

"It wasn't Chen Hao, it was Consultant Zhao who casually mentioned to me that his student was full of energy and could even curse with great force."

Gu Beiri's lips twitched, as if he could already see Zhao Wumian's expressionless face, which concealed a wicked sense of humor.

He sighed and briefly recounted the day's battle, focusing on complaining about Zhao Wumian's newly added requirement of a "three-star trainer."

This is outrageous exploitation!

During the day I have to train, attend classes, and write papers, and at night I have to play ranked matches in the arena. Even if you split a day into 48 hours, it wouldn't be enough!

This is absolutely outrageous!

I'm like a mute eating bitter melon; I can't express my suffering!

After the message was sent, Su Wenya remained silent for a moment.

Then, a voice call request popped up.

Gu Beiri answered the call, and Su Wenya's cheerful voice came through. The background noise was a bit loud, as if she was still at the research institute.

"That sounds pretty bad. However, although Consultant Zhao is strict, the goals he sets are usually reasonable, or rather... achievable."

"Possibility?" Gu Beiri smiled wryly. "I can barely squeeze out time to sleep right now."

Have you ever thought about changing your approach?

Su Wenya's voice was clear and calm.

"While arena battles are the most direct way to accumulate points, they are not actually very efficient."

The one-star and two-star stages are alright, as the opponents are relatively weak, and the win rate is guaranteed.

However, when you reach Samsung, the strength of your opponents will increase significantly, the matches will last longer, and there will be more uncertainty.

Moreover, losing a match results in a 50-point deduction, which is quite risky.

Furthermore, Mareep is currently at a low level. If you try to get it to two stars, it will be very difficult to find opponents, which will put you in the awkward situation of having no ranked matches to play.

Gu Beiri paused slightly, standing under the streetlight: "What do you mean?"

"Besides battling, there is another way for trainers to grow quickly—through practical missions, or in other words, as bounty hunters."

Bounty hunter?

Some vague impressions immediately surfaced in Gu Beiri's mind.

In the games and anime of the past, there were indeed some trainers who accepted commissions and handled various matters related to Pokémon.

"The League and some private organizations and individuals often issue missions that require trainers' assistance," Su Wenya explained. "These include driving away groups of wild Pokémon that have invaded farms, escorting valuable items across the wild, assisting in investigating unusual Pokémon activity in specific areas, and even searching for lost rare Pokémon..."

"These tasks, based on their difficulty, danger, and overall evaluation upon completion, will reward you with a substantial amount of Alliance Coins, as well as... a large number of Trainer Guild Points."

"Trainer Guild Points and Arena Points are interchangeable and can both be used to upgrade star ratings. Furthermore, within the guild, you can exchange for resources that are hard to find on the market, such as special Poké Balls, rare TM fragments, and Secret Realm Exploration Qualifications."

Gu Beiri's eyes gradually brightened.

This sounds like it's more efficient than simply grinding in the arena, and more... meaningful?

It can also earn money to subsidize training expenses.

"But... is this kind of mission... safe? What kind of missions can a one-star trainer like me take on?"

"The tasks are graded, from the simplest D-level to the most difficult S-level. With your current abilities and status as a preparatory student, taking on some E-level or even D-level tasks is manageable in terms of risk, as long as you are well-prepared and have a thorough plan."

Su Wenya paused, her tone becoming serious.

"Moreover, the training in real combat missions is completely different from fighting against others in the arena."

You will face untamed spirits, complex and ever-changing environments, and all sorts of unexpected emergencies.

This is excellent training for both trainers and Pokémon in terms of adaptability, survival skills, and even mental fortitude.

"Most importantly," she added, "completing these kinds of tasks, especially those involving the protection of Elf ecosystems and assisting people's livelihoods, is a plus on the League's resume and can help with future applications for research funding, participation in advanced projects, and even obtaining certain licenses."

Gu Beiri was moved.

This is indeed a viable path.

It allows you to earn points and resources, conduct high-intensity combat training, and accumulate valuable field experience and credentials.

Get more in one fell swoop.

"But...where can I take on this kind of mission? I've never done this before."

"There's a Trainer Guild branch in Linhai City, right in the city center, not far from the Pokémon Arena. Just bring your Trainer ID and student ID to register as a Bounty Hunter."

Su Wenya seemed to have thought of something and chuckled softly.

"However, I suggest you don't rush to register. I'll go with you this weekend and help you filter out some suitable initial tasks."

Some tasks may seem simple, but they actually hide tricks, and beginners can easily fall into traps.

A warm feeling welled up in Gu Beiri's heart: "Thank you, Sister Wenya."

"Don't be so polite, we're friends. Besides..." Su Wenya lowered her voice, a hint of slyness in it, "I also want to see what kind of expression Consultant Zhao will have when he finds out you don't play by the rules."

Gu Beiri smiled too.

Zhao Wumian's face...

Hahahaha!

Both of them burst into laughter.