099 Battles! Yongji University's Plan
"A little bit more?"
Qin Yun was momentarily stunned and asked casually,
"How many?"
He didn't think too much of it. If it was just a bit more than expected, it shouldn't be more than 20 additional people.
"That's probably 90 percent of our freshmen who want to come."
"…And also, our counselor, Teacher Lin, said she wants to watch too."
Qin Yun was a little dumbfounded when he heard Ma Tao's words.
Ninety percent of the freshmen want to come? And even a counselor?
"What the hell did Ma Tao do?" Qin Yun wondered. How did he attract so many people?
What he didn't know was that Ma Tao had only said a few words in the freshman group chat. The real reason so many people wanted to come was because of him.
Qin Yun's battle performance at Yongji Gym yesterday was simply legendary. His overwhelming strength had turned him into an idol for most of the freshmen.
And, of course, there was another reason his looks.
If Qin Yun had just been an average-looking trainer, his victory would have caused a stir, but it wouldn't have attracted this level of attention. However, with his sharp features and confident demeanor, he had unintentionally drawn a massive following.
"…Also," Ma Tao continued, "our counselor said that if we don't have a venue, the school is willing to provide one. They can even assign teachers and allocate some training resources to you."
Qin Yun raised an eyebrow.
"A free venue? Teachers? Resources?"
He wasn't even a student at Yongji University, yet they were offering all of this to him?
"Boss?"
Ma Tao called out when he noticed Qin Yun was silent.
Qin Yun thought for a moment before answering.
"Alright."
His agreement wasn't because of the special treatment but rather the opportunity to assemble a strong team that could secure first place in the upcoming competition.
"Really? That's awesome!" Ma Tao cheered.
"Boss, do you have a venue in mind?"
"If not, you can come to Yongji University's training ground. The facilities here are top-tier."
"That works."
If there were only a handful of participants, any open area would have been enough. But with over three to five hundred people showing up, a proper venue was necessary.
Since the school was offering, Qin Yun saw no reason to refuse. It felt like he was indirectly helping them train their students anyway.
The Importance of Team Battles
Team battles weren't just for fun. They played a critical role in how universities competed for resources from the Pokémon League.
Every year, the League allocated a set amount of resources to each region. The distribution was determined through competition:
Between provinces, the allocation depended on the strength of their representative teams.
Between cities, it was the city team's performance that mattered.
For universities, their funding came from the League, and they had to fight for their share through these competitions.
These battles weren't limited to just one or two events. They included multiple categories, and each performance contributed to the overall ranking.
If a school performed exceptionally well, they could even receive special awards.
That's why Yongji University was so eager for Qin Yun to form his team with their students.
Even though Yongji University had many strong trainers, none of them could confidently say their combat skills were superior to Qin Yun's.
After all, he had already defeated the Yongji Gym Leader the publicly recognized strongest trainer in the city.
Arrival at Yongji University
"Boss, I sent you the address. Just look for me when you arrive at the entrance."
Qin Yun glanced at the message, nodded, and immediately set off.
He took a taxi and arrived at Yongji University a little over ten minutes later.
Just as he was about to call Ma Tao, he realized… it wasn't necessary.
At the entrance of the university, a crowd of three to five hundred people stood in an immaculately organized formation.
At the front of the crowd stood a woman with an intellectual aura, dressed in a sleek professional outfit and adjusting the frame of her glasses. Right next to her was Ma Tao.
Qin Yun blinked.
"…Did I just walk into a military parade?"
Murmuring to himself, he stepped out of the taxi.
Fear?
That was an emotion Qin Yun never entertained.
As soon as he got out, all eyes turned toward him.
A hushed silence fell over the students followed by excited whispers.
"Wow, he's even more handsome in person."
"Damn, he has main character energy…"
Ma Tao's eyes lit up, and he immediately called out.
"Boss!"
"Boss!!"
Before Qin Yun could even acknowledge Ma Tao, the entire three to five hundred students shouted in unison.
"BOSS!!!"
Their voices boomed across the area, nearly making Qin Yun flinch.
"…What the hell is this?"
A black line appeared on his forehead.
The intellectual woman at the front pushed her glasses up and observed Qin Yun with great interest.
She had been watching his every reaction.
"He handles pressure well. No signs of nervousness."
Qin Yun was indeed impressive. If only he were a student at Yongji University…
But she quickly shook her head.
Qin Yun's talent was far too exceptional. A school like Yongji University simply couldn't contain someone like him.
There was a massive difference between him and Zhang Haochen, for example.
Zhang Haochen had good academic scores and could barely make it into a top-tier university (like the equivalent of Tsinghua or Peking University).
But once he got there, he'd just be another student one of many strong trainers.
Qin Yun, however, was different.
If he joined a top-tier university, he wouldn't just fit in he'd become one of their strongest students immediately.
(Super-first-tier universities in this world are equivalent to Ivy League schools or top-ranked Pokémon Academies. Double first-tier universities are comparable to 985+211 institutions, followed by other ranking tiers. Yongji University is among the stronger first-tier universities but isn't at the top level.)
With such a massive crowd gathered, passersby couldn't help but notice.
Some recognized him from the viral battle video and whispered excitedly among themselves.
Qin Yun sighed and quickly approached Ma Tao, speaking in a low voice.
"What the hell is this? Hurry up and bring them inside."
"Take them to the testing grounds and have them summon their Pokémon."
Testing?
With this many people, it was impossible to evaluate each person through battle.
Instead, Qin Yun planned to check their Pokémon's data and attributes.
Stats alone didn't determine a Pokémon's full potential, but they could give him a solid foundation for making selections.
His goal was to narrow the candidates down to 10 or so people, then evaluate their actual combat skills through real battles.
"Hehe, got it." Ma Tao grinned sheepishly.
He could tell that Qin Yun wasn't a fan of crowds, so he quickly led the group onto campus.
Qin Yun sighed in relief as the commotion died down.
If I knew this would happen, I wouldn't have left this job to Ma Tao…
As he collected himself, the intellectual woman approached with a confident smile and extended her hand.
"You're Qin Yun, right? I'm Lin Rouyu, the freshman counselor of Yongji University."
Qin Yun shook her hand with a polite smile.
"Nice to meet you, Teacher Lin."
As their hands met, Qin Yun instinctively sensed a subtle pressure emanating from her.
"…She's strong."
For a university trainer to give off such a presence… she was no ordinary instructor.
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