078 Smart Chubby! A Reporter's Choice
"3102!"
The moment the number flashed on the screen, a stunned silence swept over the room. No one had expected such an extraordinary attack value, especially from a first-year student.
A score like this would be impressive even for students at top-tier Pokémon universities like Rustboro Academy or Saffron Pokémon Research Institute.
Ma Tao felt a surge of pride. He had only known Qin Yun for a short time, yet this casual acquaintance had proven to be exceptionally strong. However, he also found himself puzzled. With a talent like Qin Yun's, it didn't make sense that he had never heard of him before. Was he not from Yongji University?
The moment this doubt arose, it began to take root.
Zhang Haochen, who had been watching from the side, raised an eyebrow in surprise. He hadn't expected someone to achieve a full score in attack.
"Tch, just barely a perfect score. Heracross is a Pokémon that specializes in raw attack power it's nothing special."
His younger brother, standing beside him, muttered sourly.
Though Heracross only had a base stat total of 500, its stat distribution was highly optimized. With its lack of reliance on Special Attack, its effective battle potential exceeded 460 points.
Zhang Haochen, on the other hand, had Pokémon with much higher base stats. His most powerful Pokémon, Arcanine, boasted a base stat total of 555. However, its Special Attack of 100 meant that it had an unusual distribution of power, sometimes forcing it to switch between physical and special moves.
Against opponents with high physical defense, an unexpected Flamethrower or Dragon Pulse from Arcanine could be more effective than a traditional bite or tackle.
"Combusken, use Quick Attack!"
"Busken!"
Combusken dashed forward, a streak of fire in its wake.
"2401!"
The spectators exhaled in relief. While it was an excellent score, it wasn't as overwhelming as Heracross's. Maybe this guy wasn't as terrifyingly strong as they had first thought.
"Attack score: 2401. Rating: 97."
The staff member running the test was visibly uneasy.
Initially, he had dismissed Qin Yun as an above-average student, nothing worth noting. But with results like this, he had to reconsider his stance.
By now, all three of Qin Yun's Pokémon had been tested for their attack values:
Heracross: 3102 (Perfect Score: 100)
Combusken: 2401 (High Score: 97)
Fomantis: 1701 (Good Score: 85)
Each Pokémon had performed remarkably well.
Zhang Haochen scoffed. Only one Pokémon reached full marks. The others were decent at best not worth worrying about.
Qin Yun studied his team's results. They weren't at their peak yet, which didn't surprise him.
His Pokémon were only in the early stages of the Elite Rank. Their base stats and training bonuses weren't as high as they could be.
If all three had reached the later stages of Elite, even his weakest, Fomantis, would have easily surpassed 3,500 Attack.
And once Fomantis evolved into Lurantis, that number would skyrocket to over 6,000.
But raw stats weren't everything.
Combusken had the power of Burning Fruit, which could amplify its strength exponentially in battle.
Fomantis could harness Wood Release techniques, elevating its combat abilities beyond raw numbers.
And Heracross when it activated its Saiyan Mode would see an overwhelming surge in battle power.
In battle, stats were only part of the equation. Strategy, ability activation, and real-world experience played just as crucial a role.
"Brother Qin, I didn't know you were this strong!"
Ma Tao couldn't contain his excitement.
Even though Qin Yun's base stats weren't as high as Zhang Haochen's Arcanine, seeing such solid results reassured him.
"This guy's Heracross is impressive," one of the onlookers muttered, clearly impressed.
Douzi, standing nearby, was equally intrigued.
She recalled the stunning Kirlia that had been with Qin Yun earlier.
"Why didn't he test his Kirlia?"
She couldn't help but wonder.
"Brother Qin, should we move on to the next test?"
"No problem."
Qin Yun turned slightly, meeting Douzi's gaze. He smiled.
Caught off guard, Douzi blushed and quickly looked away.
"Brother Qin, are you interested in Douzi?" Ma Tao teased.
"Douzi?"
Qin Yun blinked, recognizing the name.
Douzi… Isn't that the name of the protagonist from Pokémon Black and White?
"Yes! She's the school beauty of Yongji University."
Ma Tao observed Qin Yun carefully. If he didn't recognize Douzi's name, that meant he wasn't from Yongji University. Another clue.
Qin Yun, however, just chuckled, amused by Ma Tao's scrutiny.
The Gym Challenge Begins
On the other side of the hall, Gym Leader Wu stepped down from the high platform, accepting Zhang Haochen's challenge.
"A three-on-three match," he announced, walking toward the battle stage.
Excitement rippled through the crowd.
Many test-takers abandoned their trials, rushing to spectate.
Even casual visitors who had wandered in were thrilled.
They hadn't expected to witness a Gym Challenge today, let alone see last year's champion of the College Entrance Exam, Zhang Haochen, in action!
"Quick! Close-up shots!"
The TV station staff scrambled to capture the moment, knowing this would be major news for the region.
However, one staff member's attention shifted.
She rubbed her eyes, staring at Qin Yun.
"Wait… isn't that Qin Yun?"
She was a reporter who had interviewed Qin Yun back in Jiangcheng.
She had since transferred to Yongji TV Station, but she recognized him immediately.
"It really is him…"
Unfortunately, she didn't have a cameraman with her this time to confirm.
"Xiaowen, follow me! We're covering him instead."
Xiaowen hesitated.
"But Sister Hua, the real action is here! The Gym Challenge—"
"Trust me. This is bigger."
Sister Hua had been transferred to Yongji City and was eager to prove herself.
A political win was all about getting the right scoop at the right time.
"Fine…" Xiaowen sighed, following her.
Her colleagues, watching this unfold, were dumbfounded.
"She's abandoning a Gym Challenge for some random kid?"
They scoffed.
Qin Yun was strong, but Zhang Haochen's battle was the real story.
Anyone with common sense would know which one to cover.
"Tch, Sister Hua is just obsessed with good-looking people. She thinks she's found something special."
They dismissed it, refocusing on the impending Gym battle.
But Sister Hua had a feeling.
"Something about this kid… feels bigger than Zhang Haochen's battle."
And she had no intention of missing it.
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