Chapter 145 Pretentiousness_1

"It's no problem, I have money."

Fang Yuan took out his phone, scanned a code, and paid five hundred Yuan for the challenge fee.

Under the old man's smile-filled gaze, Fang Yuan said,

"Eevee, I'm leaving it to you."

"Bwoo…"

Eevee sighed and jumped off Fang Yuan's shoulder, facing Grumpig.

"Bwoo!"

Eevee then turned back to Fang Yuan and called out, implying… if we lose, you can't blame us.

Fang Yuan chuckled and made an "OK" gesture with his hand, of course, he wouldn't blame Eevee.

After all, it was him who wanted to challenge, Fang Yuan just wanted to verify his own methods.

"Ai, five hundred Yuan."

The stall owner gazed at Eevee, showing a surprised expression.

Due to Energy Blocks, Eevee's fur was exceptionally beautiful, and combined with full-body exercise and regular massages, Eevee's physique was also perfect.

The stall owner took a few more glances, recognizing an Eevee of not even half a year old had been raised to this standard, which was quite impressive, and not something you'd expect from a New Trainer.

"It seems you have some confidence."

The elderly man called to Grumpig, who started to stand in front of Eevee.

Grumpig looked similar to a regular pig, but walked upright on two legs, its body colored black and purple.

As it stared over, both Fang Yuan and Eevee instinctively swallowed.

The next moment.

Grumpig's hands began to wave, and a Black Pearl on its body lit up, signaling the beginning of Hypnosis.

In the first second, intense Mental power transformed into Hypnosis waves assaulted Eevee, who felt as exhausted as if it had been playing with a phone for three days and nights, utterly sleepy.

In the second second, Eevee's eyelids started to droop, and its consciousness began to blur, Eevee resisted with all its might, but the intensity of the Hypnosis continued to increase.

In the third second, the two Pokemon continued the standoff, the stall owner puzzled, was this New Trainer a stubborn kid? Wouldn't he prepare Eevee to use Moves to defend?

Could it know Heal Bell?

Could it know Refresh?

Fang Yuan indicated… Eevee indeed didn't know them.

But, they weren't stubborn kids.

Just before the third second, Fang Yuan took a deep breath. According to the rules, during a challenge, it was allowed for the Trainer to encourage their Pokemon with cheers and pep talks to inspire their fighting spirit and awaken them.

Fang Yuan shouted loudly, "Eevee, your phone has been blown up by Little Magnetic Monster again—"

The next instant, Eevee, who was about to lose consciousness, felt as if it had been pricked by a million needles, its eyes suddenly widening.

A huge surge of Energy emerged within its body, dispersing the disturbing Mental power.

Bam—

Grumpig's Hypnosis was interrupted, and it naively scratched its head, looking towards the stall owner.

Onlookers and Wen Siyu by the side also widened their eyes; this was the first time a challenger had interrupted Grumpig's Hypnosis.

And… how did they do it?

What's with the code about Little Magnetic Monster and the phone?

"Bwoo!!"

Having broken free from the Hypnosis, Eevee turned back with an angry glare, seeking the trace of Little Magnetic Monster.

What had it just heard?

"Your phone has been blown up by Little Magnetic Monster again—?"

When it turned its head back, Fang Yuan cleared his throat and continued, "Don't worry, the incident with the Little Magnetic Monster blowing up the phone won't happen again."

Eevee: "???"

The clever Eevee immediately understood Fang Yuan's intent and couldn't help but look at him with displeased eyes.

To think he didn't give it any prior notice and used such underhanded methods to strengthen its consciousness.

But... it seemed to be really effective. Eevee looked back at Grumpig.

The moment it heard Fang Yuan's call, a surge of Rage Energy filled its body. In a burst of anger, it broke through Grumpig's Hypnosis Wave Motion.

Did it work?

The stall owner was also stunned.

"Is this... the use of Rage Energy?"

After pondering for a bit, he spoke almost instinctively.

"Your Eevee can manipulate Emotion Energy?"

"Huh?" Fang Yuan's expression froze—it turns out the old man had sharp eyes.

Clicking his tongue, the old man shook his head and said, "Alright, go ahead and pick something, anything you want from the stall."

"However..."

"May I give you a suggestion?"

Fang Yuan's gaze shifted away from the stall, puzzled he asked, "Sir, what do you mean?"

The stall owner took out a cloth bag, rummaged through it vigorously, and found a notebook.

"Rather than the stuff on the stall, this might be more suitable for you."

He flipped to the first page, on which was boldly written "Pretentiousness."

Pretentious Moves: Provokes the opponent, causing chaos. Due to anger, the opponent's attacks will significantly increase.

If Rage Moves are a technique of actively using Rage Energy to induce a clear-headed angry state to increase attacking power, then Pretentious Moves are a technique of employing various mental persuasion methods to stir up the opponent's Rage Energy, causing them to fall into an uncontrollable angry state.

"Your Eevee has mastered the use of Rage Energy and its Mental Power isn't weak either. It should learn this move quickly, and it will also help it grasp Rage Energy better."

Fang Yuan took the notebook from him and looked again at the old man in front of the stall.

Hair that looked like a bird's nest, clothes covered in dust, and eyes that were very deep. He sat cross-legged on the ground, and were it not for the rare treasures laid out in front of him, he would surely be mistaken for a homeless person.

At the same time.

The old man also looked up at Fang Yuan, meeting his gaze. For some reason, Fang Yuan found it difficult to meet the old man's eyes directly and quickly looked down at the rare Moves Secret Book in his hands.

"Can I choose this?"

"Of course."

Following the old stall owner's recommendation, Fang Yuan felt dizzy, and without much thought, he chose the secret book of moves the man suggested.

Pretentiousness...

...

"What's up with that stall owner..."

After walking out of the alley, Fang Yuan was still confused.

The Moves Secret Book he held in his hand proved that what he had just experienced was real...

"Why think so much about it?"

Wen Siyu, envious, looked at Fang Yuan and Eevee and said, "You actually succeeded in your challenge... And this Moves Secret Book, it seems even NanDa's library doesn't have it, it should be considered a very rare secret book of moves."

"Is that so..." Fang Yuan remembered, indeed, he hadn't paid much attention to this move.

Generally, Fang Yuan was more interested in more powerful moves, like Death Wing, Frozen World, Aerial Ace, Roar of Time... too bad Eevee couldn't learn them.

However, from the old stall owner's words, it was not hard to deduce that he highly valued this move, believing it to be very suitable for Eevee.

"Forget it, I'll study it when I get back."