Pokemon: Hundredfold Power Surge

027 Qin Yun Has Become a Hot Commodity!

"Don't underestimate my Fomantis."

A confident smile flickered in Qin Yun's eyes.

Even without mastering advanced movement techniques like Agility or Quick Attack, his Fomantis possessed great potential, something that couldn't be ignored.

A Pokémon's potential didn't just determine its growth ceiling it directly influenced how efficiently the Pokémon unlocked its own latent strength.

Fomantis's base stats were relatively low, totaling 250, with Speed being its weakest attribute at 35. However, exceptional potential compensated for this shortcoming, pushing its limits beyond natural constraints.

And it showed.

Fomantis moved with a swiftness that should have been impossible, even outpacing the entry-level advanced Mankey.

Zhang Can's eyes widened in disbelief.

"H-How is this possible?! An entry-intermediate Fomantis moving this fast? This… this has to be a trick!"

The audience murmured in shock.

No one could believe what they were witnessing. They couldn't fathom how Qin Yun had trained this Fomantis so efficiently in only eight days.

Of course, if they knew the truth that Qin Yun had only obtained this two days ago their shock would have been even greater.

Qin Yun's smirk deepened.

"Fomantis, use Leafage!"

"Chirp!"

Fomantis swiftly flicked its scythe-like arms, summoning a storm of razor-sharp leaves that shot toward Mankey.

"Mankey, use Cross Chop!"

Zhang Can reacted immediately, switching tactics.

Mankey's movements were sharper, fueled by instinct and rising frustration. It crossed its muscular arms, preparing a devastating downward strike with tremendous force.

The air around Mankey trembled as it prepared to unleash the attack.

Move Analysis: Cross Chop

Base Power: 100

Same-Type Attack Bonus (STAB): 150 power

High Crit Ratio: Increased chance of a critical hit

A move of this magnitude would severely injure any unprepared opponent.

But Qin Yun was prepared.

"Fomantis, use X-Scissor immediately after Leafage!"

A powerful, intersecting energy slash erupted from Fomantis's glowing blades, clashing directly with Mankey's Cross Chop.

BOOM!

A fierce shockwave exploded outward, scattering leaf fragments and debris into the air.

"Mankey!!" Zhang Can called out anxiously.

His concern wasn't just for Mankey's injuries he feared the worst.

Mankey was a volatile species, known for its short temper and erratic emotions. If its rage escalated too much…

And then

Mankey's pupils dilated.

Its entire body tensed unnaturally.

It had lost control.

"ROAAAR!!"

Mankey went berserk.

Once a Mankey enters a frenzy, it attacks everything in sight ally or enemy. Its Attack power skyrockets, but it loses all ability to follow orders.

Berserk Mankey Effects:

✔️ Attack drastically increases

❌ Loses ability to strategize

❌ Will attack indiscriminately

Qin Yun observed calmly.

"The battle is decided."

Frenzied Pokémon have a critical weakness once their rage subsides, their bodies crash into extreme exhaustion.

"Fomantis, keep using Leafage."

The flurry of leaves struck Mankey continuously. Despite its rampage, its erratic movements made it an easy target.

Zhang Can sighed.

He knew it was over.

He couldn't risk Mankey's health by pushing further.

"Referee, I forfeit."

His voice echoed across the battlefield.

The referee nodded and raised his flag.

"Zhang Can has forfeited! Qin Yun is the winner!"

A system notification popped up in Qin Yun's mind.

[Ding! Victory achieved! +35 Points]

"Just 35 points?" Qin Yun frowned. "Tsk, this system is really stingy."

Still, a win was a win.

"Fomantis, you did great. Come back."

A light beam retracted Fomantis into its Poké Ball.

Meanwhile, the berserk Mankey continued to thrash wildly.

That's when a middle-aged man stepped onto the battlefield.

With a single command

"Nidoking, stop it."

A massive, hulking purple Pokémon materialized in front of Mankey.

Nidoking didn't hesitate.

It raised a single fist then struck Mankey down in one clean hit.

Mankey collapsed unconscious, its rampage immediately halted.

Qin Yun's gaze flickered to the Nidoking's status:

Pokémon Scanned: Nidoking

Type: Poison/Ground

Ability: Rivalry (Boosts attack vs. same-gender opponents, weakens vs. opposite gender)

Strength: Elite Peak

Potential: Medium Talent

Moves: Megahorn, Poison Jab, Earth Power, Fury Attack, Focus Energy, Double Kick

Description: Covered in armor-like skin, its powerful horn is coated in venom. Extremely dangerous.

Elite peak.

This Nidoking had already reached its limit. The fact that it still retained its strength at this level meant it had been well-trained for years.

Qin Yun inwardly acknowledged the middle-aged man's skill.

Though… he also felt a twinge of pity.

Most trainers never even reach this point.

Most civilian trainers fail to ever become professionals.

That's the harsh reality of the Pokémon world.

Power, resources, talent they weren't fairly distributed.

The elite bloodlines hoarded the strongest Pokémon.

Meanwhile, regular trainers struggled just to afford Poké Balls.

A harsh class divide dictated who could truly succeed.

Ripple's Realization

Among the crowd, a certain young woman watched with sharp, piercing eyes.

Ripple had seen everything.

And she finally confirmed it

This was the same Qin Yun.

"The Pokémon he used wasn't Kirlia."

"But… wasn't that Fomantis the same one I caught two days ago?"

Her heart skipped a beat.

Two days.

Two days, and this Fomantis had already become a top-tier fighter under Qin Yun's care.

She clenched her fists.

Her mind raced.

She came from a powerful family, but their influence had begun to fade over the years.

If she wanted to restore her lineage's former glory

She needed talent.

She needed a genius like Qin Yun.

Her eyes darkened with determination.

"I have to win him over no matter the cost."

Ripple bit her lip, glancing down at herself for a moment.

If it's someone as talented and handsome as him…

Perhaps it wouldn't be so bad.

No. She shook her head.

There were better ways to recruit him.

She quickly pulled out her PokéGear, contacting her father.

"This is urgent. I found someone we need to invest in immediately."

What Ripple didn't know

She wasn't the only one eyeing Qin Yun.

Several powerful factions had already taken notice.

Qin Yun had become a hot commodity.

And soon everyone would come knocking.