# Chapter 137: The Muscular Man and the Beautiful Woman
Bai Feng looked at the dazzling array of Items in the Catalog, feeling genuinely tempted.
Just as he was hesitating, Primarina and Heliolisk dashed over, one on his left and one on his right, lying on his legs and looking at him with Expectation.
((〃〃)) Look at me, look at me, look at me!
"You two want to participate?"
Primarina and Heliolisk nodded frantically.
Primarina had been Training hard and had actually wanted to make an appearance in a formal Competition Venue for a long time (although this wasn't a strictly formal Competition Venue).
Primarina, who was skilled at Sing, didn't lose to anyone in terms of Desire to Show Off!
As for Heliolisk, it felt that silently Training wasn't enough; it needed to go out and see the World, and this was a good Opportunity.
"Alright, alright, then we'll give it a try."
Bai Feng happened to see a Light Stone of very high Quality in the Catalog, and he wanted it.
He had previously promised to help the Floette evolve into Florges. Several years had passed, and now was a good time to fulfill the wish of the Flabebe Leader first (Floette requires the help of a Light Stone to evolve into Florges).
Just then, Fu La Da Li asked with a smile, "Do you want me to help you pay the Deposit?"
Bai Feng quickly waved his hand in refusal, "No need for that. If I lose, won't I still have to pay you back? And if I win, I'd have to give you half the Reward. It's not worth it, not worth it!"
Fu La Da Li smiled and said, "Worst case, I won't take your Reward. I'll bet on you when I place my bets. I'm Sure you won't lose."
Because he often visited Bai Feng, Fu La Da Li had a rough idea of Bai Feng's Strength.
"No, Different, no!" Bai Feng waved his hand, refusing three times. "It's not like I can't afford this little Deposit!"
After speaking, Bai Feng pressed the Button on the table. In less than ten seconds, there was a knock on the Door outside.
"Come in!" Fu La Da Li called out.
"How may I help you?" The Miss who had initially guided Bai Feng and the others in pushed the Door open and said with a smile.
"I'd like to participate in a Match," Bai Feng said.
"Alright, Customer, please follow me." The Miss bowed and invited Bai Feng to follow her.
After recalling all his Pokémon into their Poké Balls, Bai Feng said to Fu La Da Li, "I'll be right back."
Fu La Da Li nodded, smiling as he watched Bai Feng leave.
Under the guidance of the Miss, Bai Feng arrived at the Arena Backstage and registered for a Pokémon Battle there.
The one who helped Bai Feng register was also a beautiful Miss.
"May I ask what Reward the Customer desires?" the Registration Lady asked.
"Catalog Number 115239."
Bai Feng stated the Catalog Number for the Light Stone.
"Catalog Number 115239, is that correct? Your registration has been confirmed. Based on the Value of the prize with this Catalog Number, the Deposit you need to pay is 6 million League Coin. Will you be paying by card or online?"
The Light Stone Bai Feng wanted was of extremely high Quality. Correspondingly, the Deposit he needed to pay was also extremely high. Moreover, according to the Rules of this Arena, the Deposit actually needed to be slightly lower than the actual Value of the Reward.
After all, they couldn't let the Customer have no Expectation at all.
"Online payment," Bai Feng replied.
"Alright, please wait a moment," the Miss said with a sweet Smile.
Finally, with the help of the Miss, Bai Feng paid the 6 million, his heart bleeding.
'I must win, otherwise, 6 million will go down the drain!' Bai Feng silently prayed in his heart.
It was only because he had some Money now; in the past, he wouldn't have been able to do such Wasteful Behavior!
"So, Customer, which Battle Mode would you like to choose? If it's a Double Battle, you only need to participate in one Pokémon Battle; if it's Single Mode, you'll need to participate in three Pokémon Battles," the Miss continued to explain.
"Single Mode, please."
He was alone and didn't have anyone to team up with, so how could he choose a Double Battle? Of course, it was Single Mode!
"Alright, your registration has been completed. Please wait in the Waiting Room first."
Then, under the guidance of another Miss, Bai Feng entered a Waiting Room to await the Battle Notice.
About ten minutes later, Bai Feng successfully received the Notice that a match had been found.
For Customers (VIPs) like Bai Feng who wanted to participate in a Pokémon Battle, the Arena would generally prioritize arranging matches, as Customers were their bread and butter (Parents), and they couldn't keep them waiting too long.
Before the Pokémon Battle began, the Miss who had guided Bai Feng brought over a tray with several exquisite Masks placed on it.
"If the Customer does not wish to reveal their Identity, they can choose to wear a Mask," the Miss said.
Bai Feng thought for a moment and finally chose a Zoroark-style Mask to wear.
Inside the Battle Field, the Host was already energetically warming up the Match.
"Dear Viewers, we finally welcome a new Customer to participate in a Pokémon Battle! Let's cheer and shout for this brave Customer! He will surely bring everyone a spectacular Pokémon Battle!"
As the lift slowly rose, Bai Feng, wearing the Zoroark Mask, appeared on one side of the Battle Field.
At the same time, in the VIP Room, Fu La Da Li immediately switched the large Screen to the Battle Field where Bai Feng was located.
The Host shouted excitedly, "Welcome our Challenger, Contestant Zoroark!"
Because the Challenger's Identity could not be revealed, the Host could only use an Alias to refer to Bai Feng.
As soon as Bai Feng appeared, the Arena Outskirts began to buzz with discussion.
"Doesn't look very old! Can he win? Which side should we bet on?"
Although Bai Feng was only fourteen years old, he was tall and wearing a Mask, so although the Customers in the Spectator Seats could tell he wasn't very old, they wouldn't think he was that young.
"Just bet on either side quickly, or Time will run out!"
"Forget it, I'll bet on the other side! This one doesn't look reliable!"
...
There were many such comments outside the Arena. Most Viewers didn't favor Bai Feng, but Fu La Li directly placed a thousand bets on Bai Feng.
One bet was equivalent to ten thousand League Coin, meaning Fu La Da Li invested ten million in one go! This showed his Confidence in Bai Feng.
Under the Host's commentary, the other Contestant also slowly appeared on the Battle Field. He was a Trainer contracted by the Arena, who had been active in the Arena for years, so he wasn't wearing a Mask.
This was a Burly Man with a robust build, bare-chested, wearing only shorts on his lower body, looking very rough and bold.
When the Viewers saw this Contestant, there was an uproar.
"Isn't that Basaka from the Gym Level Arena? He has a record of fifty consecutive wins without defeat! How did that guy get matched with him?"
"What else could it be? Of course, it's because that Contestant Zoroark chose a valuable Reward. The Arena doesn't want him to win, so they'll naturally send out a strong defender."
"Then this Contestant Zoroark is really overestimating his abilities. Don't let him end up not getting the Reward and losing his Deposit completely."
Upon seeing the Contestant named Basaka, the Viewers were all glad in their hearts that they hadn't bet on Bai Feng, or they would have lost everything (even their underwear).
"Now, both Contestants, please send out your Pokémon simultaneously!"
As the Host's voice sounded, Bai Feng and the muscular man named Basaka on the opposite side simultaneously took out their Poké Balls and sent out their Pokémon.
Bai Feng's side was Carbink, while the opposite side was Grimmsnarl. Coincidentally, both were Fairy-type Pokémon.
"Roar!!!"
Grimmsnarl let out a terrifying roar as soon as it appeared. Its flowing Fur danced in the Wind, so smooth.
Bai Feng really wanted to ask: 'Bro, are you using Pantene?'
'Is this meant to put psychological pressure on me?' Bai Feng showed no fear at all!
"Roar!!!"
As the Host gave the signal for the Match to begin, Grimmsnarl suddenly widened its eyes, and a purple shockwave shot out from its eyeballs, heading straight for Carbink.
"Oh, oh, oh~~ Contestant Basaka's Pokémon has made the first move! It's using the Skill Soul Impact! How will Contestant Zoroark on the opposite side deal with it?" the Host shouted excitedly.
Just as the purple shockwave was about to hit Carbink, a circle of white barriers suddenly appeared around Carbink's body.
It turned out that Carbink had already set up the defensive Move Reflect in advance. For a Pokémon like it, which is extremely slow and doesn't have very strong Attack power, the successful execution of defensive Moves is especially important.
"It blocked it, it blocked it! Contestant Zoroark's Carbink successfully withstood Grimmsnarl's attack! As expected of Carbink, known for its Defense!" the Host exclaimed in admiration as he spoke.
"Roar!!!"
Seeing its attack blocked, Grimmsnarl was very angry. It roared again and, under Basaka's command, used the Move Tackle to pounce towards Carbink.
However, as soon as Grimmsnarl moved its feet, huge stone slabs suddenly appeared beside it and slammed heavily towards it.
It turned out that Carbink had secretly set up Stealth Rock on the Grounds.
"Roar~ Roar~ Roar~"
Grimmsnarl immediately scampered away covering its Head.
"Grimmsnarl!" A hint of panic appeared on Basaka's calm face.
After a round of attacks, the Stealth Rock disappeared again, and Grimmsnarl finally calmed down.
But as soon as it turned its Head to look at Carbink, it discovered in horror that seven or eight Rock Spears, over two meters long and sharp and pointed, were floating above Carbink's Head.
Not only did Grimmsnarl's Expression change, but its Trainer Basaka's Expression also changed.
"Wow~ This Carbink of Contestant Zoroark is more powerful than we imagined," the Host exclaimed. "Now Contestant Basaka's Grimmsnarl is in danger!"
"Grimmsnarl, Protect!"
Bai Feng was a little surprised that the opposing Grimmsnarl knew this Move, but he just smiled slightly and called out, "Carbink!"
"Meixi~"
Carbink cried out, and the seven or eight Rock Spears immediately shot out rapidly towards Grimmsnarl. Although Grimmsnarl had put up its Protect defense, it subconsciously closed its eyes.
But not a single Rock Spear hit it. Instead, they formed a circle around it, trapping it inside.
"What's going on? What's going on? Contestant Zoroark didn't attack Grimmsnarl! What exactly is he trying to do!" The Host stood up excitedly.
At this point, Grimmsnarl's Protect Move also slowly disappeared. This Move was used for nothing.
The success rate of the Protect Move gradually and significantly decreases with increased usage. This means that the next time Grimmsnarl wants to use Protect, the success rate will only be fifty percent.
"Grimmsnarl, smash those Stones for me!" Basaka shouted loudly.
"It can be seen that Contestant Basaka has begun to fall into Anxiety. This is not a good sign!"
The Host incessantly narrated the changes in the Battle Situation in the Arena to the Viewers.
"Roar!!!"
Seeing that it wasn't attacked, Grimmsnarl felt it could do it again. It roared loudly, venting the anger in its heart, and waved its hand to use the Move Tackle, ramming recklessly into the Rock Spears.
Meanwhile, Carbink's body was slightly shimmering with light. It was secretly using the Move Harden to increase its Attack.
There was no choice; being weak in both attacks was an unavoidable Shortcoming for Carbink, unless it truly mutated into Diancie.
By the time Grimmsnarl broke free from the stone formation, the Diamonds all over Carbink's body had become sparkling.
Grimmsnarl used the Move Tackle again to ram into Carbink. It had used this Move to break free from the stone formation before, and now it was still using it. It could be said to be persistent.
After using the Move Tackle, it damages the opponent while also damaging itself.
This time, Grimmsnarl used its full Strength. Although Carbink was protected by Reflect, it was still knocked back a considerable distance.
But at the same time, Rock Spears floated up again above Grimmsnarl's Head.
"Grimmsnarl!" Basaka's Expression changed drastically.
Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh!!! The Rock Spears shot straight down.
Grimmsnarl was directly pinned to the Ground, unable to move at all. After struggling twice, its Head tilted, and it lost Combat Ability.
"Grimmsnarl has lost Combat Ability! Carbink wins!" the Host shouted excitedly. "It seems our Contestant Zoroark's Strength cannot be underestimated! Even Contestant Basaka has lost."
The Viewers outside the Arena were equally Excited, especially those who had bet on Basaka. They were now cursing him loudly, accusing him of being disappointing and having a False Reputation.
Basaka himself was dejected. This Match not only damaged his Reputation but also made his Cash Prize fly away with wings.
After winning the first Match, Bai Feng had about ten minutes of Rest Time. He was led back to the previous Waiting Room by the staff.
This period, until the start of Bai Feng's Match with the next Contestant, was the Time for Viewers to bet on the next Match.
Soon it was Time for the second Match. Bai Feng was still the first to appear in the Stadium. Because of his outstanding performance in the previous Match, the Host praised him heavily, almost making Bai Feng think he was one of the Elite Four from some region.
"Now, please welcome the Contestant defending the Arena this time!"
As the Host's voice fell, Bai Feng's second opponent appeared in the Stadium.
This time, the Contestant was a sexy and hot attractive woman, around thirty years old, about 1.8 meters tall, exuding a mature Charm.
"Oh my, my opponent this time is a little brother!"
As soon as the attractive woman on the opposite side appeared, she gave Bai Feng a Flying Kiss.
This attractive woman's appearance ignited the entire Arena again. She seemed very popular in the Arena, and the Viewers were shouting her Name wildly.
"Asaxin! It's Asaxin!"
"The Arena actually sent out Asaxin! It seems they really don't want that kid to win."
(End of this chapter)