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Arriving in the courtyard, Jiang Chen released Lucario.
"Not bad, your aura is stronger than last time, much more spirited." Ling Zhan looked at Lucario with satisfaction.
"Having this Lucario in your hands really doesn't disgrace it. In fact, you've made it successful." Ling Zhan patted Jiang Chen's shoulder, very pleased.
"Dad, do you have to hit so hard?"
Seeing Ling Zhan's big hand slap Jiang Chen's shoulder, Ling Wanqiu couldn't help but say.
Ling Zhan's mouth twitched. Nothing has even happened yet, and you're already siding with him. Oh no, it seems this daughter was raised for nothing.
"With this kid's physique, he probably didn't feel anything when I patted his shoulder just now, right?"
Originally, Ling Zhan was quite satisfied with Jiang Chen. Jiang Chen was also half his disciple, so how could Ling Zhan be dissatisfied with Jiang Chen?
But now, seeing his daughter siding with someone else, his gaze towards Jiang Chen instantly became unfriendly.
"I think it hurts quite a bit."
Jiang Chen suddenly put on a pained expression.
"Ah, let me see."
Ling Wanqiu hurriedly came to Jiang Chen's side, while grumbling at her dad, "Dad, why are you so heavy-handed? Are you deliberately bullying him?"
"Ling Zhan, get over here."
The door opened, and Chen Qin suddenly walked out of the room, yelling at Ling Zhan in dissatisfaction.
Jiang Chen was the son-in-law she valued in her heart. Although Ling Wanqiu and Jiang Chen weren't boyfriend and girlfriend yet, Chen Qin already regarded Jiang Chen as her son-in-law.
What if Ling Zhan bullied him away? Chen Qin was very angry.
Looking at Jiang Chen, who was happily enjoying Ling Wanqiu's gentle inquiries and shoulder rub, Ling Zhan gritted his teeth in annoyance. Good kid, he had been tricked by him.
Last time, Ling Zhan could already tell that Jiang Chen had a good physique.
The two pats he gave Jiang Chen might have been a bit heavy for ordinary people, but for Jiang Chen, it was absolutely nothing. This kid was tricking him.
"Cough, cough, Uncle Ling, why are you looking at me like that?" Jiang Chen asked innocently.
"Good kid, we'll have a good spar later."
"What are you standing there for? Get over here quickly."
Chen Qin called out again. As a henpecked husband, how could Ling Zhan dare to ignore his wife's command? He gave Jiang Chen another threatening look, then scurried off to the room.
Looking at Ling Zhan, Jiang Chen couldn't help but laugh.
"You were faking it just now, weren't you?"
Ling Wanqiu rolled her eyes at Jiang Chen.
"Let me tell you, my dad is a bit petty. You tricked him, so he'll definitely try to get even later."
"Is that how you talk about your dad? Saying he's petty? Aren't you afraid he'll punish you?" Jiang Chen pinched Ling Wanqiu's nose.
Jiang Chen's intimate gesture made Ling Wanqiu's face flush slightly, and her heart began to race.
"My dad wouldn't dare to punish me. Anyway, you be careful later." Ling Wanqiu reminded Jiang Chen.
"You really messed me up, kid."
Ling Zhan glared at Jiang Chen unhappily.
Just now, he was called in by Chen Qin and immediately lectured. Not only did this kid get his fresh young "cabbage," but he also tricked him.
"Uncle Ling, how did I trick you?"
"Still acting innocent? How about we spar a bit later?" Ling Zhan sneered.
"Cough, cough, sparring with me? Isn't that bullying me? How could I possibly be your opponent?"
Jiang Chen spread his hands. Just kidding, only a fool would agree.
Ling Wanqiu had just said that Ling Zhan was petty, so if he agreed, he would definitely lose badly.
Unless he used hidden ability, he was absolutely no match for Ling Zhan. Nobody likes to be abused, and Jiang Chen certainly didn't want to be.
"Kid, are you chickening out? Wanqiu is watching, what will she think if you're so cowardly?"
Ling Zhan tried to provoke him.
"Uncle Ling, to be honest, not agreeing is for your own good. I'm afraid you'll lose and question your entire life."
"Oh, your tone isn't small."
Hearing Jiang Chen's words, Ling Zhan couldn't help but chuckle.
"It's fine, I'm not afraid to lose. If you really have the ability to beat me, I can grant you one condition, any condition."
"Alright." Jiang Chen nodded and agreed.
Seeing this, Ling Wanqiu originally wanted to dissuade him, but then she remembered Jiang Chen also had (hidden ability/item), and immediately stopped worrying.
"I'm not finished yet. If you lose to me, then become my disciple and train a few more Fighting-type Pokémon, how about that?"
Although Ling Zhan had guided Jiang Chen before, Jiang Chen had not officially become his disciple.
He greatly admired Jiang Chen and wanted to take him as a disciple, hoping Jiang Chen could train a few more Fighting-type Pokémon.
"Okay, I agree."
"Don't go back on your word after agreeing."
Ling Zhan's eyes lit up.
"Don't worry, I definitely won't go back on my word."
To put it plainly, it wouldn't be bad for him either way. How could Jiang Chen go back on his word? Even becoming Ling Zhan's disciple would only bring benefits, not harm.
"Alright, let's go. We'll each use three Pokémon."
Ling Zhan eagerly pulled Jiang Chen to the courtyard.
"Come out, Machoke."
Last time, when Ling Zhan wanted to test Jiang Chen's Lucario's strength, he also used Machoke, but that Machoke was only at Quasi-Elite Four Ninth Stage, completely different from the Machoke in front of him.
This Machoke was one of Ling Zhan's main Pokémon, a Ninth-tier Elite Four-level Pokémon, and it had the potential to become a Champion.
This Machoke was Ling Zhan's strongest Pokémon apart from Lucario. Bringing it out to battle Jiang Chen really showed how highly he regarded Jiang Chen.
However, even using Machoke wasn't enough. Jiang Chen had already decided to fight dirty.
"Beedrill, it's up to you."
Jiang Chen released his Beedrill, which had Champion Rank Stage 2 strength.
"You kid actually used Beedrill."
Ling Zhan's face darkened. Not many people knew that Jiang Chen had a Champion-level Beedrill, but Ling Zhan was definitely one of the informed.
Jiang Chen bringing out Beedrill—wasn't this over? Machoke was strong, and among his Pokémon, only Lucario was stronger than Machoke, but Machoke hadn't reached Champion-level yet.
Without reaching Champion-level, fighting a Champion Pokémon would result in utter crushing, with no power to resist. The gap was that significant.
"No choice, when battling you, Uncle Ling, I naturally have to go all out."
"Beedrill, use Twineedle."
A flash of yellow light, and before Machoke could even react, it was instantly knocked out by Beedrill with one move. After winning, ten thousand Points were immediately acquired.
Ling Zhan was not surprised by Beedrill's instant knockout of Machoke. A Champion fighting an Elite Four—what else would it be but an instant knockout?
Even if he was experienced and surpassed Jiang Chen in certain aspects, he couldn't overcome the gap in raw strength.
"Let's go, we'll change battlefields."
He planned to use Lucario. After defeating Beedrill, he wondered what other tricks Jiang Chen had up his sleeve. Ling Zhan didn't know that Jiang Chen had this Legendary Pokémon.
Only Champions and the Jury present that day knew about it, and they wouldn't casually reveal that Jiang Chen possessed (Legendary Pokémon).
So Ling Zhan didn't know that Jiang Chen had this Legendary Pokémon besides Beedrill.
If he had known, Ling Zhan wouldn't have suggested sparring with Jiang Chen earlier.
Jiang Chen followed Ling Zhan out of his house. If he used a Champion-level Pokémon, they definitely couldn't battle here.
Otherwise, after the battle, their home would probably be gone.
Champion-level Pokémon cause too much destruction to their surroundings when they battle.
"This place is perfect. My Lucario trains here, so battles won't affect people or Pokémon." Ling Zhan said to Jiang Chen.
Back at home, Chen Qin had just finished cooking and asked Ling Wanqiu, "Where are your dad and Xiao Chen?"
"They went to battle."
Ling Wanqiu then explained what had happened earlier.
"Isn't your dad trying to bully Xiao Chen? Why didn't you stop him?" Chen Qin glared at Ling Wanqiu.
Seeing her mom's attitude, Ling Wanqiu felt a pang of jealousy. Her mom was too good to Jiang Chen.
"It's hard to say who's bullying whom."
Ling Wanqiu muttered softly to herself.
"They must have gone to where your dad usually trains Pokémon. Let's go take a look."
Chen Qin hurriedly pulled Ling Wanqiu along, showing more concern for Jiang Chen than Ling Wanqiu did.
On the other side, Jiang Chen and Ling Zhan had already started their battle.
Facing Beedrill, Ling Zhan naturally wouldn't send out another Elite Four-level Pokémon. Sending out an Elite Four-level Pokémon again would just be giving away a free win.
He directly sent out Lucario to battle Jiang Chen's Beedrill.
"Beedrill is definitely not Lucario's opponent. It just depends on how far it can fight against Lucario. It's a shame I don't have Beedrill's Mega Stone."
If Beedrill had a Mega Stone and could Mega Evolve, it wouldn't be impossible to defeat Lucario.
Lucario moved, its figure rapidly attacking Beedrill. Although Beedrill was flying in the air, Lucario could reach it with a leap.
Beedrill wouldn't just take hits. Lucario's swift attacks were all seen by Beedrill.
It quickly used Fury Cutter, constantly clashing with Lucario, who used Power-Up Punch.
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