Chapter 80: Curly Fur That Feels Like Heaven! A Different Kind of Theory Exam!

Under the glow of evolution, Jigglypuff's round little body began to stretch and elongate.

Slowly but surely, a slightly taller, chubbier version of Jigglypuff appeared before everyone's eyes!

As the evolved form of the balloon Pokémon, Wigglytuff, it now stood with a plumper frame. Though its body had lengthened a bit, it remained adorably round, and its short limbs were still as stubby as ever.

Its eyes were still large and glimmering, sparkling with watery brilliance.

"Wiggly~Wiggly~tuff!"

As soon as the evolution completed, Wigglytuff launched itself into Liu Yunshuang's arms, its plump face affectionately nuzzling into her chest again and again.

Su Bai chuckled at the heartwarming scene and explained,

"Wigglytuff is the Balloon Pokémon. It's a Normal and Fairy-type."

"Fairy-types are mostly part of the cute category. Like my Diancie, for instance."

At the mention of her name, Diancie beamed and floated to Su Bai's face, gently rubbing against his cheek.

Su Bai patted the Legendary Pokémon's tiny head before continuing,

"Wigglytuff's fur is considered one of the softest and most luxurious among all Pokémon."

"The texture is fine, the strands are incredibly soft, and that little swirl of fur on top of its head…"

He pointed to the fluffy, pink curl resting on Wigglytuff's crown.

"…is said to feel like heaven itself."

"Oh? Is that so?!"

Liu Yunlan, standing nearby, was already mesmerized.

Sure, Monferno was strong and all—but come on, she was still a teenage girl!

How could she possibly resist a pink, cuddly ball of cuteness like this?!

She couldn't help herself. The moment her hand touched that cotton-candy swirl, her face lit up with shock and delight.

"Wow! It really does feel like heaven!"

Liu Yunlan now wore an expression of pure euphoria—the kind only addicts have when they get their fix.

It wasn't that this teenage girl had lost all concern for her public image…

It's just that Wigglytuff's fluff was that good.

Soft, springy, silky-smooth—warmer and gentler than the finest jade, yet with that irresistibly fuzzy texture.

It was utterly addicting.

"Compared to Jigglypuff, Wigglytuff's hypnotic abilities are far stronger."

"Anyone who owns a Wigglytuff will never have to worry about insomnia again."

"Wigglytuff also comes with an array of innate abilities—like Copycat, Sweet Kiss, Mimic, Charm, Disarming Voice, and Play Rough."

"While its base stats might not be as high as other final-evolution Pokémon…"

"…those unique moves make it a force to be reckoned with in battle."

Su Bai, of course, never missed a chance to educate.

He constantly emphasized to everyone: every Pokémon has its own unique value.

And he wasn't wrong.

In the games, Wigglytuff may not be considered top-tier—it certainly wasn't part of the competitive meta.

But this was real life, without the four-move limit or rigid battle rules.

Wigglytuff's diverse move pool and easy accessibility to its abilities gave it real combat potential, especially when paired with clever tactics.

For example, the move Sing, when used by a Wigglytuff with natural hypnotic prowess, had far greater effect than when used by other Pokémon.

For a singer like Liu Yunshuang, Wigglytuff was a perfect partner.

Clearly, the system had great foresight when it gave her that Jigglypuff.

Watching the crowd gathered around Wigglytuff, Su Bai smiled and clapped his hands.

"Alright, that's enough crowding."

"Besides the item counter, I believe what you're all most excited about is…"

"…getting a new Pokémon, am I right?"

At the mere mention of new Pokémon, everyone's attention snapped toward Su Bai.

Dozens of eager eyes stared at him, brimming with anticipation.

He grinned and led the group toward the Pokémon Room.

He pointed to a row of digital screens in front of the facility.

"These terminals will scan your information and present you with a series of questions about Pokémon."

"If you can show you have sufficient knowledge—and earn enough points—you'll be allowed to enter the Pokémon Room."

"Trust me… what's inside won't disappoint."

Just as he finished speaking, a ripple of excitement swept through the crowd.

Whether it was old customers or new ones—like the students from Haicheng No.1 High who had rushed over upon hearing the center was open—everyone immediately sprang into action.

Those who reached the terminals early wore smug smiles, while those left waiting grumbled in frustration.

Of course they were in a rush. For the newcomers, getting their first Pokémon was the number one priority!

After two full weeks of intense Pokémon classes, their longing to own a Pokémon had reached obsessive levels.

Wang Tao's round figure moved with astonishing speed. He was the first to take position in front of a terminal and immediately started the process.

Watching Wang Tao move so fast despite his weight, Su Bai couldn't help but comment,

"Wang Tao, didn't you just buy a Hippopotas?"

"You're biting off more than you can chew!"

Hippopotas was still in its baby form, and Wang Tao hadn't even spent any of his nurturing points yet.

What was he thinking?

Wang Tao shot him a glare.

"You think I don't know you? If you're being this serious about it, there must be something amazing in that Pokémon Room."

"Besides, so what if I just got Hippopotas? Pokémon are my life now. I'm willing to burn every last ounce of energy I have for them!"

Su Bai scratched his head and looked at his childhood friend's plump frame.

Burning every ounce of energy?

Really didn't look like it…

He frowned. "But… do you even have the money for another one?"

"You're not like the others…"

The others—like Ding Yue, Zhang Qun—were basically rich kids.

Even Murong Nan and Liu Yunlan were low-key wealthy.

Su Bai knew exactly how much Wang Tao had.

After buying Hippopotas, there was no way he could afford another.

Even a cheap Magikarp for 200,000 yuan might be out of reach.

"…That's not something you need to worry about," Wang Tao muttered.

Before he could say more, Pei Jingguo, who was busy answering questions, chimed in,

"During the Death Beast siege, he had the highest number of kills."

"With the bonus payout, he probably has enough to afford one."

Wang Tao looked proud of himself, furiously tapping away at the terminal as he rubbed his Grotle's large head beside him.

Now that the Pokémon Center was more spacious, Grotle could finally come indoors without any issues.

Su Bai slapped his forehead.

Right—he'd completely forgotten.

Kills during the Death Beast battle were automatically recorded, and could be exchanged for merit points.

Those merit points translated to real-world rewards after the siege ended.

With the number of beasts Wang Tao had taken down, he might actually be able to afford another Pokémon.

Su Bai couldn't help but think back to how Wang Tao's family had poured everything they had into buying that Turtwig for a million yuan.

It was clear now—Pokémon had completely changed his friend's life.

Su Bai shook his head and wandered down the row of terminals like a proctor.

Inside the Pokémon Room, the same anti-cheating systems were in place.

People queued behind each other, but they couldn't see the questions displayed on the screens ahead.

It caused some surprise at first, but by now, everyone was used to the strange and magical nature of this place.

After all, if Pokémon were real, what else couldn't be?

Anyone trying to peek or ask for help would immediately get a system warning.

No cheating allowed.

Su Bai inspected each student like he was grading a test paper, nodding as he went.

After all, he'd been teaching these students Pokémon theory for the past two weeks.

If they failed this exam, wouldn't it reflect badly on him as their instructor?

Honestly, this moment was the perfect final assessment of everything he'd taught them.

"Te-… Teacher… I passed!"

Before Su Bai even finished his first round, a nervous voice called out.

He looked up.

A flash of bright yellow hair made the speaker stand out in the crowd.

But those deep-set eyes gave him pause.

Was this the same cocky but respectful blonde punk he remembered?