Chapter 9: The Green-Eyed, Red-Bearded Wolf Who Doesn't Know How to Turn (First Update)

Facing the attack of the Green-Eyed Red-Bearded Wolf, Baili Yuan’s three Pokémon performed quite well. After all, it was three against one, with Baili Yuan holding the line.

Although the Green-Eyed Red-Bearded Wolf was at a higher level than the three Pokémon, Baili Yuan estimated its actual combat strength to be around level ten. It was just that its speed advantage made it troublesome, and despite its red appearance, it didn't display any specific elemental attributes.

Baili Yuan’s strongest Pokémon, Bulbasaur, was only level six and hadn't undergone any real training; it only knew three moves. Furthermore, even if Bulbasaur and Oddish—who had the Chlorophyll ability—ran at full speed, they couldn't outrun the speed-specialized Green-Eyed Red-Bearded Wolf. After all, neither of them were speed-oriented Pokémon; their base speed stats were 45 and 30 respectively. Baili Yuan almost wanted to cry just looking at them.

Therefore, they had no choice but to stand their ground and fight.

Fortunately, although the Green-Eyed Red-Bearded Wolf’s level was slightly higher, this was a real-world battle, which was much more flexible than a game. There were many ways to compensate for a level gap, such as coordination and command.

Under Baili Yuan’s direction, the strongest, Bulbasaur, took the lead in attacking, while the weaker Poliwag and Oddish provided support.

First, Bulbasaur used Growl, lowering the Green-Eyed Red-Bearded Wolf’s attack power.

Then, Bulbasaur and Poliwag attacked simultaneously with Vine Whip and Bubble. However, perhaps because it was their first time working together, their coordination was lacking. Poliwag, having only one move, had been holding a mouthful of bubbles for a while; upon hearing Baili Yuan’s command, it fired them off instantly—damn!

Bulbasaur’s Vine Whip lagged behind, creating a staggered sequence.

To Baili Yuan’s surprise, the Green-Eyed Red-Bearded Wolf was very fast, and as expected, Poliwag’s bubbles missed. But then, it was actually struck by the Vine Whip that followed right after. What... was going on?

Could it be that the Green-Eyed Red-Bearded Wolf, despite being so fast, couldn't turn corners?

Baili Yuan tested it a few more times and found that this trick worked every single time!

For some reason, although the Green-Eyed Red-Bearded Wolf ran fast, it really couldn't turn!

As long as they attacked along its path of movement, there was a high probability of hitting it!

Every time the Green-Eyed Red-Bearded Wolf was hit, it would stop or even be knocked flying. For a moment, the battle became extremely simple—it was practically a shooting mini-game!

The Green-Eyed Red-Bearded Wolf, which had been ferocious at the start, now looked completely bewildered.

As for Oddish, it only had the Tackle move. Charging in wouldn't be an attack; it would be suicide.

The elders in the viewing gallery smiled.

On one hand, it was because Baili Yuan’s contracted beasts weren't the non-aggressive pet type, and on the other, they were very satisfied with Baili Yuan’s performance.

"I didn't expect him to find the Green-Eyed Red-Bearded Wolf’s weakness so quickly. A hero emerges from the youth," one elder said.

"The test can end here; I am very satisfied," another elder added.

Andy was also full of astonishment.

The Green-Eyed Red-Bearded Wolf had great speed and high physical stats, but its intelligence couldn't keep up, so it could only run in straight lines. Even so, without discovering its weakness and having a countermeasure, even if one’s reflexes were fast enough, it would be difficult for the body to keep up with the wolf’s speed.

Baili Yuan used a clumsy method of covering the wolf’s path, but it wasn't simple; it required a high level of awareness from the commander. Not only did he have to analyze the wolf’s running route in an instant, but he also had to convey it clearly to the summoned beasts and give them enough reaction time.

Could Baili Yuan’s combat talent really be this good?

If Baili Yuan knew what Andy was thinking, he would tell her: this isn't talent, this is a racial advantage! Try watching your parents and neighbors commute to work at the speed of sound every day for a few thousand years, and you’d be able to train eyes just like mine too.

The Green-Eyed Red-Bearded Wolf just wasn't fast enough!

That was why Baili Yuan could easily command Bulbasaur and the others to hit the wolf. At the same time, because the arena was large enough, it turned into a one-sided beating.

Under Baili Yuan’s command, the Green-Eyed Red-Bearded Wolf had started to doubt its wolf-life. What happened to me, the Prince of Gales, today?

The Green-Eyed Red-Bearded Wolf’s condition declined, and defeat was only a matter of time.

Therefore, Andy called an end to the test, and the soul-searching Green-Eyed Red-Bearded Wolf was led back to its den.

"Not bad performance," Andy said, looking down at Baili Yuan with her arms crossed.

"That’s right~" Baili Yuan tilted his head smugly, his nostrils pointing to the sky. But even so, from his angle, he couldn't see Andy’s face; his line of sight was always blocked by two small mountains.

Everyone knows that not looking at someone’s face while talking is extremely impolite.

So, Baili Yuan rolled up his sleeves—today, I, Baili Yuan, will be like the Foolish Old Man; even if there are difficulties and obstacles, I will move these two mountain peaks! Take that!

However, Andy didn't give Baili Yuan the chance to "move the mountains." As he lunged, she turned nimbly, dodging him and nearly causing Baili Yuan to fall flat on his face.

Andy was a bit annoyed by Baili Yuan’s cocky attitude and waved over a staff member.

"Take him to handle the enrollment procedures, then have him wait for me in the Dean’s office," Andy said, pointing at Baili Yuan.

"Yes," the staff member nodded.

"Eh? Aren't you coming with me?" Baili Yuan climbed up from the ground and asked Andy curiously.

"No, there are still some things to take care of. Right, elders?" Andy looked at the elders with a smile.

*Whoosh—*

The elders shivered in unison. The weather was quite chilly today.

...

Baili Yuan sat in the office chair, swinging his short legs in boredom.

A beautiful staff member brought Baili Yuan a drink.

"Little brother, the paperwork will be done soon. Don't be anxious, just wait a moment."

"Thank you, big sister," Baili Yuan said politely in a crisp voice.

"Ahaha, little brother is so cute," the staff member covered her mouth and laughed.

Baili Yuan sipped his drink. In reality, enrollment only required a photo and some basic information, which Baili Yuan had filled out randomly anyway—it wasn't like anyone would know.

The rest was up to the staff.

Although he didn't know how the elders had offended Andy, he could feel that they were afraid of her. Baili Yuan felt he needed to re-evaluate Andy’s strength; sometimes, age really couldn't be equated with power.

Didn't Alien Baltan keep getting pushed around by Zero, and later even dragged his son into it?

Soon, the staff member who had taken Baili Yuan to handle the enrollment returned, brought him to the Dean’s office, and left. Baili Yuan was left alone in the office to wait.