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Su Mumu stormed into the cultivation room in a huff.

Su Mumu stood in the middle of the corridor, replaying Luo Xing's words in her mind, and walked straight towards the Shui Lanlan area.

She bit her lip, her eyes quickly scanning the number plate. Although she felt that Luo Xing was unreliable this time, she had never made a mistake as long as she listened to Luo Xing since she was a child.

"3...15...35!"

Su Mumu's gaze fell on a small, light blue creature that was curled up in a ball, its eyes cautiously peeking out.

"You're the one." Su Mumu quickly made her choice.

The contract was completed, and she stared at the attributes that appeared before her, stunned.

Perfect talent! Rare quality! And it comes with extra traits! In the entire city of Los Angeles, you can count the starter Pokémon of this quality on one hand.

"Luo Xing!"

Su Mumu screamed and turned to run away.

In the hall, Luo Xing was leaning against a pillar, resting with his eyes closed, when he suddenly sensed a murderous aura. Immediately afterward, a soft, heavy object crashed into his arms.

Su Mumu clung tightly to Luo Xing's arm, jumping and hopping with excitement.

"Absolutely amazing! You're incredible, Luo Xing! How did you figure that out? Perfect talent!"

Luo Xing felt dizzy from the shaking: "Don't make a fuss, be mindful of the impact."

In the ranks of Class Two not far away, Class Leader Lei Lei stared intently at them. He had been secretly in love with Su Mumu for two whole years, without even touching her hand. Now, seeing his beloved clinging to Luo Xing, Lei Lei gritted his teeth.

"Luo Xing, we'll see about the practical training class," Lei Lei cursed in a low voice.

The long selection process has finally come to an end.

The hall was filled with both joy and sorrow. Students who drew ordinary qualities were dejected, while those who drew rare qualities or perfect personalities were showing off everywhere.

Class teacher Wang Cheng walked to the center of the platform and patted the microphone.

"Quiet!"

"With your initial Pokémon selection complete, your high school theoretical phase is now officially over. For the next two months, all courses will focus on practical training and wilderness survival!"

Wang Cheng tapped the countdown board on the blackboard.

"There are sixty days left until the National College Entrance Examination for Magicians. Each candidate must have at least three contracted spirits and complete at least ten officially set challenge matches in order to have a chance to be admitted to the Magic Academy."

After the event, Su Mumu leaned over, her eyes sparkling: "Luo Xing, I can't repay your kindness today, so I'll treat you to dinner! You can choose any restaurant you like!"

"I'm not going." Luo Xing slung his backpack over his shoulder.

Why?

"Children shouldn't pry into adults' affairs." Luo Xing slung his bag over his shoulder and walked towards the infirmary.

"Hmph! Teacher-student relationships are against school rules!" After saying that, he left the training center in a huff.

As soon as Luo Xing pushed open the door to the infirmary, he heard Bai Qiuxue's voice.

"I thought you wouldn't dare to come."

Bai Qiuxue slammed the Poké Ball onto the table, making a crisp sound.

"Fight me. If you win, we'll call it even. I'll also grant you an extra request: if you lose, from today until graduation, you'll be the infirmary's personal errand boy, available whenever you need him."

"make a deal."

Luo Xing happened to need Bai Qiuxue's help with something, so he agreed very readily.

Bai Qiuxue led Luo Xing to the battlefield in the backyard.

"Don't say the teacher is bullying a newly awakened apprentice mage like you. I'll use my initial spirit too."

A flash of white light, and a spark landed in the arena.

"Teacher Bai, do you call this not bullying people?"

"You can choose the type of Pokémon you encounter in the wild! Hurry up and release your Meowth!" Bai Qiuxue crossed her arms, a smug smile on her face.

Luo Xing had no other choice but to summon Meow Meow.

Meow Meow landed and, seeing Sparks on the other side, showed no fear, only a strong fighting spirit.

"Use Flame Flash," Bai Qiuxue commanded.

The spark shot straight through the air like a burning meteor, leaving a trail of red light.

It was incredibly fast. Luo Xing scanned it with his All-Seeing Eye and discovered that this spark was of elite quality and possessed remarkable talent.

"Meow, defend! Use your blades to slash its lower body!"

Meow Meow reacted extremely quickly. After blocking the attack, it seized the opportunity to counterattack while Spark was retreating. With a flick of its tail, two sharp green leaves spun and cut towards Spark's hind legs.

Spark was in pain, staggered, and fell to the ground.

Bai Qiuxue frowned.

Is this commander really a newbie who just formed a contract with an elf?

"Create distance, use Mars!"

Spark opened its mouth, and a series of tiny flames shot out, blocking all of Meow Meow's escape routes.

"Meow meow, withstand the attack, and use a close-range punch!" Luo Xing reacted quickly.

Meow let out a sharp cry and smashed through two fireballs. Its body was charred in many places, but it used the force of the impact to get right up to the sparks.

His hind leg muscles bulged, and with a whooshing sound, he kicked Spark hard in the abdomen.

boom!

The spark was kicked away and rolled several times on the stone slab before coming to a stop.

Bai Qiuxue was stunned.

One punch? That's a martial arts skill. How could a level 1 Meow Meow possibly master it? And in terms of power, it completely overwhelms the elite-quality Spark.

"Spark, stand up! Use your breath to blow on the fire!"

"Meow, tail sweep, catch the thorn claw!"

In the center of the arena, red and green beams of light clashed fiercely. Spark used its attribute advantage to unleash a barrage of attacks, while Meow Meow relied on its "durability" to hold its own.

The stone slabs were scorched and cracked by the tail.

Five minutes later.

A muffled boom resounded.

Both elves were sent flying backwards at the same time, crashing to the ground.

Spark and Meow Meow both fainted and lost their ability to fight.

A draw; the stadium fell silent.

Bai Qiuxue stared at the fallen, motionless fireball, her mind buzzing.

This Spark is of elite bloodline, nurtured with special nutrients, its combat ability far surpasses that of its peers; it even managed to fight a Meowth to a draw.

How is that possible?

Bai Qiuxue put away the spark, walked up to Luo Xing in her high heels, and curiously looked the boy up and down.

"What's wrong with this cat?"

Luo Xing crouched down, put the cat back into the ball, and said in a very calm tone, "This cat's bloodline is epic."

An epic-bloodline starter spirit! This kid actually managed to snag it; was it just good luck or something else?

Bai Qiuxue took a deep breath to calm herself down. She was someone who accepted her losses, and since it was a tie, according to the rules, she didn't win.

"You pass. Let's put this morning's matter behind us." Bai Qiuxue put her hands in the pockets of her white coat, leaned forward slightly, and said, "I'll grant you one request. Tell me, what do you want?"

Looking at the stunningly beautiful face so close to his, Luo Xing felt a mischievous glint in his eye.

"Close your eyes."

Bai Qiuxue was stunned for a moment.

"what?"

Bai Qiuxue's breathing became erratic.

What's this kid up to? Is he trying to take advantage of me again...?

Bai Qiuxue was usually decisive and efficient at school, and she wouldn't even glance at the suitors who lined up outside the school gate. But now, facing an eighteen-year-old boy, she was actually a little flustered.

"Luo Xing, I'm warning you, don't push your luck. Teachers have their limits too..."

Bai Qiuxue gritted her teeth and closed her eyes.

"Fine! I'll see what tricks you have up your sleeve!"

Bai Qiuxue closed her eyes. Her long eyelashes trembled slightly, two blushes rose on her fair cheeks, and her breathing became rapid. Her hands unconsciously clenched the hem of her clothes, her mind blank.