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Rumours about Field 7's Gastly and "that man" continued circulating in trainer circles.
Some said this was some big shot's newly captured Gastly, specifically coming to this rookie event for levelling.
Some thought Gastly was overhyped, just that the first-round opponent was too weak.
Others believed it was merely organiser hype.
Regardless, due to this highly topical Gastly, Piplup Cup event, attention continued to rise.
This delighted the final decision-making supervisor.
To prepare for the group stage, Gastly trained exceptionally hard daily.
The system's Pokédex showed Gastly hadn't learned new moves yet.
But so far, Green's [Breeding Manual] knowledge had been completely devoured by Gastly.
Later knowledge required Gastly evolving into Haunter to apply.
As the SubToxic and Minimise Team videos' influence continued fermenting, Lu Ye's stream subscriber count officially broke through 100,000.
[Ding; Task "I'm Really Not a Looks Streamer" complete!]
[Task description: Complete 100,000 subscriber goal]
[Task reward: 1000 BP, random skill lv1, Move Machine 'Substitute' x1]
[Cooking Lv1: Improves your culinary level. This bonus also applies to knife skills, fire control, etc. (Your cooking will remind people of hometown flavours.)]
Lu Ye previously ordered takeout. This skill could occasionally improve his meals.
Besides this reward was a small grey USB drive: Move Machine Substitute.
This USB recorded detailed Substitute usage methods, training techniques, and practical applications for different Pokémon.
Generally, with Move Machine assistance, simple moves could be learned within three days.
Move Machines were reusable, and transferring content was also possible.
But compared to officially licensed originals, market pirated versions had omissions and errors.
Can't shortchange education, can't shortchange Pokémon.
Therefore, trainers preferred paying premium prices for genuine Move Machines.
Most people used Move Machines by studying together with Pokémon, researching more scientific training methods.
But Lu Ye's usage method was directly throwing the USB to Gastly, instructing, "Ask me if you don't understand!"
"Kekeke?"
Gastly froze, meekly holding the USB, inserting it into the laptop, and using its tongue to move the mouse.
Clicking the file named "#092 Gastly," Gastly focused intently, seriously learning posture.
In the video, a Gastly under trainer command used black mist to execute Substitute.
The black mist separated into two gas clusters, one large and one small, gradually forming two grinning Gastly.
After blocking one move, that lighter-colored Gastly quietly dissipated.
"Kekeke!" Gastly nodded thoughtfully.
No wonder Master had me watch videos and learn independently.
So simple, completely unnecessary to ask him!
Gastly even began divergent thinking, holding a pencil, scribbling on white paper.
I can use Substitute to consecutively use Will-O-Wisp...
Can also use it to attract enemy attention, then sneak attack...
Can also...
Unconsciously, Gastly had filled an entire page of draft paper.
After racking its brain, Gastly's face paled, holding a pencil, appearing extremely weak.
So this 'Substitute' move is so difficult!
Should I ask Master?
Or is there some better method I haven't thought of?
Taking a deep breath, Gastly rolled two Oran Berry blocks into its mouth with its long tongue, then drank a can of Moomoo Milk in one gulp.
Gastly: (￣～￣) Chew!
Instantly, Gastly's eyes lit up, once again bursting with fighting spirit.
Getting pumped up, continue studying!
That evening, Lu Ye's stream caused quite a stir.
First, this was Teacher Lu's first stream after releasing the Minimise Team video.
Second, this was Teacher Lu's first face-reveal stream, with popularity directly breaking through one million!
Before the camera, an angular, deeply-eyed, handsome youth propped his cheek, quietly watching the game interface.
This gender-transcending looks were undoubtedly heart-fluttering images.
But when Teacher Lu spoke, the previous peaceful scene collapsed.
"You dare, Roar?" Lu Ye shouted. "Incineroar, we also Roar!"
"Damn, this can MISS?! I'm exploding on the spot!"
Today, Teacher Lu showed viewers what ultimate bad luck meant.
Though commands and predictions were flawless, moves were repeatedly missed.
Opponents landed critical hits stylishly, various triple Protects, leaving viewers greatly satisfied.
"I really can't eat anymore!"
"Starting right off with a Manchu Han Imperial Feast?"
"This wave, this is a fierce stomach assault!"
One evening, Lu Ye's ranking didn't rise but fell.
The stream was full of joyful laughter, filled with a cheerful atmosphere.
Despite feed-worthy play, this stream's gifts and popularity were historic highs.
This made Lu Ye sigh deeply, "Stop donating, really stop!"
"Thanks to 'Teacher Lu's Looks Fan' for the rocket... Mod, ban this rocket donor."
"Told you countless times, I'm really a skill streamer!"
Despite shamefully logging off, with explosive entertainment value, one evening, Lu Ye earned nearly 5000 yuan in donations, and BP also increased nearly 300 points.
[Remaining BP: 1780]
Theoretically, the ten-pull prize pool contained not only Pokémon items but even LEGO Star Destroyers and life-sized Snorlax body pillows.
But every time Lu Ye's ten-pull items ended up benefiting Gastly. This time was no exception.
[Ten-pull list: Figy Berry x1, Fresh Water x2, Aspear Berry x4, Moomoo Milk x3]
Ten-pull only produced one purple-quality Figy Berry.
But in the system shop, one Figy Berry also required 500 BP, still a small profit.
Among the remaining items, Fresh Water was a carbonated beverage tasting like Otaku Cola.
Aspear Berries were high-demand berries.
They could relieve Pokémon fatigue after using moves, thereby increasing Pokémon training duration, widely used in trainer circles.
"Made into Poké Blocks, should relieve Gastly's fatigue somewhat?" Lu Ye murmured.
Leaving the partition, Gastly still held a pencil, focusing intently on notes.
Seeing Lu Ye, pale-faced Gastly slowly raised its head, showing a weak smile.
"Holy crap! You're too hardcore!"
"Kekeke~~!!" Gastly widened its eyes, both eyes bloodshot.
With Gastly's call, a sinister gas mass separated from its black mist, slowly condensing into another grinning Gastly.
This Substitute melted into shadows but didn't dissipate, standing guard around Gastly like a sentinel.
Noticing Lu Ye's surprised expression, Gastly smiled sinisterly.
Simultaneously, that shadow-hidden Substitute burst with alluring Confuse Ray!
"This is..." Lu Ye swallowed.
"Substitute attack?"
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