c128: Invitation by Chairman Yurong! I Want to Participate in the Individual Competition (First Update)
[Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining 10 million Pokémon coins and triggering a selection.]
[Option 1: Convert the 10 million Pokémon coins into 10 billion, safely deposited in your bank account.]
[Option 2: Use the 10 million Pokémon coins to purchase resources with a thousand-fold increase in value.]
"I choose Option 2!" Qin Yun's smile was bright. The tens of billions worth of resources were finally within his grasp.
Anyone with basic intelligence would pick this option without hesitation. The difference between spending tens of billions on low-grade energy blocks versus obtaining high-grade energy blocks of the same value was astronomical.
For the former, money was enough.
For the latter, money alone wouldn't suffice—connections, influence, and time were crucial factors. Even then, what one managed to acquire might not be worth the full price.
With his decision made, a notification chimed:
[Selection successful.]
Qin Yun carefully placed the bank card into his backpack before sincerely thanking the Mediterranean-haired manager standing in front of him.
"Thank you."
The manager, touched by Qin Yun's sincerity, thought, What a polite young man.
"Qin Yun, you are quite impressive," the manager said warmly. "After the awards ceremony, would you mind accompanying me to the conference room? There's something important I'd like to discuss with you."
Qin Yun nodded. Given the scale of the rewards involved, he was more than willing to listen.
The Conference Room Meeting
Once the ceremony concluded, Qin Yun followed the manager to the conference room, only to find Xiaoya and Li Yunhao already seated inside.
Neither seemed surprised by his arrival. Xiaoya, ever the mischievous one, stuck her tongue out at him playfully.
"The chairman has arrived," the manager announced before stepping aside.
Inside, two figures—a man and a woman, both appearing to be in their forties—sat waiting.
"Hello, Qin Yun. Allow me to introduce myself," the man spoke first. "I am Jiang Hongxuan, Chairman of Yurong Group."
Jiang Hongxuan exuded an air of elegance, his warm smile giving off an approachable demeanor.
"Hello," Qin Yun responded, maintaining his composure.
The name "Jiang Hongxuan" wasn't unfamiliar. Before coming here, Qin Yun had done some research. The man was not only the head of Yurong Group but also a well-respected professional trainer in Yurong City.
The woman beside him smiled and spoke next.
"I'm Mo Manqi, the Gym Leader of Yurong Gym," she introduced herself. "Xiaoya mentioned that you were an outstanding trainer. At first, I had my doubts, but after watching your match, I must admit, she has good judgment."
"Mom! What are you saying?" Xiaoya blushed, her expression a mix of embarrassment and frustration.
Qin Yun raised an eyebrow in surprise. So Xiaoya is the daughter of a Gym Leader? That explained her earlier offer to let him skip the queue for a Gym challenge.
Looking at the two women, their resemblance was undeniable.
"Haha, Xiaoya is shy," Mo Manqi teased.
"Mom!" Xiaoya protested again.
On the side, Li Yunhao awkwardly chuckled, feeling like an outsider in the conversation.
"Alright, let's get down to business," Jiang Hongxuan said, bringing the meeting back on track. "Everyone, have a seat."
Qin Yun complied.
"As you may already know," Jiang Hongxuan began, "next month, the provincial capital of Petalburg will host a major competition to determine the allocation of secret realm access among various factions. The event will feature both individual and team battles."
"Each participating organization is required to assemble a ten-person team for the team battles and select three individuals for the solo category."
"Final rankings will be determined by cumulative performance, with higher-ranked teams receiving greater access to the secret realm."
"However, there's a unique rule—if a trainer manages to win first place in the individual competition, they will be granted direct access to the secret realm, regardless of their team's ranking."
Qin Yun's eyes gleamed with interest.
An undiscovered secret realm… that means endless resources.
Unlike old secret realms that had been thoroughly explored, new ones were gold mines filled with rare items, Pokémon, and untapped energy sources.
If I can enter… Qin Yun's mind raced. With my thousand-fold increase ability, I'll be walking away with absurd gains.
Taking a deep breath, he steadied himself.
Jiang Hongxuan continued, "The reason we brought you here is simple—we want you to represent Yurong Group in the team battle."
"What do you think?"
"Rest assured, the benefits are considerable. At the very least, each participant will receive 200 million Pokémon coins worth of resources, freely selectable from the Yurong Group's exclusive mall."
"If you perform well, there will be additional rewards, including rare Pokémon—perhaps even starter Pokémon from prestigious regions."
Jiang Hongxuan handed out three contracts.
Qin Yun skimmed through his. It was a straightforward agreement regarding team participation.
However, he frowned slightly.
Team battles?
Qin Yun preferred individual combat. The unpredictability of working with teammates often restricted his strategic freedom.
Still, the rewards were tempting.
Flipping through the contract, he noticed a reward system based on performance. If he ranked in the top 20 of the popularity charts during the tournament, he'd receive a top-tier Pokémon. The top 10 performers would be awarded a regional starter Pokémon.
Anything beyond that wasn't mentioned—likely because the organizers didn't expect them to reach those levels.
"What do you think?" Jiang Hongxuan inquired, his gaze shifting between Qin Yun and Li Yunhao.
"I think it's a great deal," Li Yunhao said after a brief consideration. "I'm in."
"What about you, Qin Yun?"
Qin Yun hesitated for a moment before shaking his head.
"I want to participate in the individual competition instead," he stated firmly.
His words caught everyone off guard.
"Individual competition?" Jiang Hongxuan echoed, visibly surprised.
Xiaoya quickly interjected, "Qin Yun, the individual category is filled with absolute monsters. Especially now, with secret realm access on the line, even the best trainers from across the region will be competing. We should stick to—"
She trailed off, but her meaning was clear: You don't stand a chance.
Qin Yun, however, merely smiled.
"Chairman Jiang, I assume you've done a background check on me?" he asked.
Jiang Hongxuan's eyes narrowed slightly. "Yes, I did. Your Pokémon are strong, but you're still a high school student."
The moment he said that, Li Yunhao jolted in his seat.
"Wait… what? He's in high school?"
Qin Yun suppressed a chuckle at Li Yunhao's shock.
Jiang Hongxuan remained focused. "That's precisely the issue, Qin Yun. Your experience as a trainer is far too limited. Against those seasoned competitors, you won't have any advantages."
The room fell silent for a moment as all eyes turned to Qin Yun, waiting for his response.
With a confident glint in his eye, he leaned back in his chair and smirked.
"Who says I need an advantage?"
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