Chapter 41: CHAPTER 40
040 The Enemy Comes Bearing Gifts!
Anyone with a discerning eye could see that the man in black at the center was the leader. Since he was the leader, he was likely the strongest.
Eliminating him first would make the battle significantly easier.
Of course, Qin Yun wasn't planning on actually eliminating him killing someone in broad daylight was risky. If there were any witnesses, it would cause endless trouble. Instead, he would incapacitate the leader and use him as leverage.
With some luck, Qin Yun could even negotiate compensation.
He needed more resources anyway, and if this worked, it would be a perfect opportunity to exchange for that item he had been eyeing.
Before they could react, Qin Yun had already made his move. Kirlia flicked her delicate fingers, and an invisible force knocked the leading man unconscious.
"Wang Qiu, you're too slow."
Wang Qiu's Pokémon had only just emerged from their Poké Balls. His Ivysaur now noticeably stronger than before stood at the peak of entry-level strength.
Clearly, Qin Yun wasn't the only one who had improved over the past ten days.
"Big brother!"
The other two men in black panicked. They hadn't expected a high school student to strike so decisively. For a moment, they hesitated.
"Kirlia, keep going."
"Come out, Houndoom!"
"Come out, Drapion!"
Two Pokémon materialized, and their battle data instantly appeared in Qin Yun's system interface.
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Pokémon: Houndoom
Type: Dark/Fire
Ability: Flash Fire
Strength: Entry Peak
Potential: Medium
Moves: Inferno, Nasty Plot, Thunder Fang, Ember, Bite
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Pokémon: Drapion
Type: Poison/Dark
Ability: Battle Armor (Prevents critical hits, even from moves that always land critical hits.)
Strength: Entry Peak
Potential: High
Moves: Fell Stinger, Bite, Venoshock, Hone Claws
Pokédex Entry: Drapion, the Ogre Scorpion Pokémon. Its powerful claws can rip a car into pieces, and it releases potent toxins from its tail.
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Both Pokémon had peak entry-level strength, but Drapion was clearly the bigger threat. With its high potential, it was far more formidable than the medium-potential Houndoom.
If Qin Yun had encountered these three Pokémon at the start of his training, they would have posed a serious challenge.
But now?
"Is this all you brought?"
Qin Yun chuckled mockingly. He had expected Wang Qiu to be more cunning if he were serious about ambushing someone, he should have at least sent an elite-level Pokémon.
Qin Yun had misunderstood Wang Qiu's plan. Wang Qiu had brought an elite-level trainer. Unfortunately for him, Qin Yun had knocked that person out before the battle even started.
"You've got to be kidding me…"
Wang Qiu stared in disbelief. From his perspective, Qin Yun was trapped three against one, outnumbered by peak entry-level Pokémon. If he had been in Qin Yun's place, he would be feeling hopeless.
But Qin Yun?
He looked unimpressed.
Wang Qiu felt his confidence waver.
"Forget it. I don't feel like wasting time with you," Qin Yun sighed. "You don't even have an elite-level Pokémon?"
"Kirlia, finish this."
Qin Yun had gone through the trouble of setting up a strategy, only to find his opponents weren't worth the effort.
"You…!"
Wang Qiu was livid. He had never been looked down on like this.
But the moment the battle began, he was speechless.
Kirlia was simply too strong.
Though only at late entry-level, she wielded an incredibly powerful force.
With a flash of Teleport, she reappeared behind Houndoom. A surge of invisible energy shot from her hands.
"Psychokinesis!"
Houndoom felt a crushing force strike its body, launching it through the air. It didn't even have time to counterattack before it hit the ground fainted.
"What?!"
Wang Qiu swallowed nervously. He couldn't believe Qin Yun's Pokémon was this powerful.
"Was Kirlia his strongest all along?"
Bitter realization dawned on Wang Qiu. During their last battle, Qin Yun had never used his full strength.
Kirlia's speed, enhanced by Teleport, made her virtually untouchable. In under a minute, all three of Wang Qiu's Pokémon were defeated.
The sight left Wang Qiu and his companions in despair.
They thought about running.
But trying to escape from a Psychic-type Pokémon with Teleport?
They might as well be asking for a beating.
"Q-Qin Yun, we were wrong. We didn't recognize a true master when we saw one."
Wang Qiu forced a flattering smile.
Qin Yun sighed. "This is boring."
He had no real grudge against Wang Qiu he was just a minor nuisance.
Kill him?
Too much hassle. His father was the principal of Jiangcheng No. 2 High School.
If Wang Qiu and his crew disappeared, people would notice. And if Qin Yun became a suspect, it could bring unwanted attention from high-level trainers.
"Kirlia, take them with us. We're going to demand an explanation."
Kirlia nodded. Psychic energy surrounded the four, lifting them into the air.
Their eyes filled with terror as they realized they had no control over their own movements.
"W-where are we going?"
Qin Yun ignored their question and started walking. He recalled Torchic and Fomantis into their Poké Balls no need to reveal their true strength.
"Qin Yun, what are you doing?!"
Panic set in. Wang Qiu had heard rumors about Pokémon trainers losing their qualifications if they attempted to kill someone. If Qin Yun reported this, he would be permanently banned from competitive Pokémon battles and possibly imprisoned.
"Qin Yun, wait! I'll do anything! Just let me go!"
"Then call your father."
Wang Qiu flinched.
"Can't we handle this another way?"
"Call him."
Qin Yun's tone left no room for negotiation.
Wang Qiu hesitated. If he called his father, he would definitely get scolded.
But…
If he didn't, he might not leave this place in one piece.
His decision was made. Trembling, he pulled out his communicator.
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