Chapter 55: Wild Matches

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After Lake No. 1 Middle School triumphed over Lake No. 6 Middle School, they secured the top position in Group A and claimed one of the three spots to represent Lake City in the Yale Provincial University League.

The competitions in the other two groups are still ongoing but approaching their conclusion.

A little over half an hour later, the top teams for Groups B and C were decided:

Group B: Lake Senior Research Middle School

Group C: Blue Steel Middle School

Blue Steel Middle School is a prestigious private institution.

While its name may seem ordinary, it boasts a century-long history, with Julian's great-grandfather as one of its founding principals. 

The "steel" in Blue Steel signifies the legacy of the Walker family, with Julian's father, Jake, currently serving as an honorary principal.

Julian opted not to attend this school, as he wished to avoid mingling with the offspring of trainers, wealthy families, and officials. 

Instead, he chose Lake No. 1 Middle School, regarded as the top public institution in Lake City, and was admitted on merit.

"Tomorrow is a day off. The day after that, when teams from various cities arrive in Lake City, the Yale Provincial High School League will officially commence," someone announced.

"Gather at the Lake Conference venue at nine o'clock the day after tomorrow," came the instruction.

The Yale Provincial High School League is held in Lake city, the provincial capital. 

Teams from other cities are expected to arrive tomorrow, allowing the three teams from Lake City a day to rest.

Julian and his friends nodded in agreement.

"Just a reminder, avoid battling with Pokémon tomorrow, especially in wild matches. If anyone gets injured, it could affect our performance the day after tomorrow," warned Sam, casting a pointed look at Will.

Sam's warning made Will reconsider his plans for a jungle trip, recognizing the need to keep his main Pokémon safe ahead of the upcoming competition.

Wild matches, which are highly unregulated, closely resemble feral battles with minimal restrictions on trainers and Pokémon. 

While trainers can technically allow their Pokémon to attack other trainers, it's generally discouraged unless there's no risk of serious injury or harm.

Despite the dangers, wild matches offer substantial rewards and the chance for trainers and Pokémon to develop rapidly—provided they emerge unscathed. 

Although many have been injured in such matches, the lack of formal regulation stems from the benefits they provide in terms of growth.

As Julian and his teammates exited the arena, he waved goodbye to Will before departing.

"Shen, do you have any plans?" Will asked as he approached classmate Shen.

"Going for dinner," she replied, tossing her ponytail and walking confidently from him.

"Mind if I join?" Will teased.

"Of course I do," she responded dismissively.

Will chuckled, 

"Honestly, I appreciate your straightforwardness."

His friend Han nudged him, saying, 

"Shen doesn't think highly of you; she could take you down with one punch."

Recalling Shen's formidable fighting skills, Will exclaimed, 

"What kind of martial arts does her family practice?"

Zosh chimed in, "In martial art families, if you don't have some fighting skills, you're not cut out to be a trainer!"

In environments such as the wild, secret realms, and ruins, Fighting Trainers often find it easier to survive. 

Most possess solid martial arts abilities, making it feasible for them to take on multiple opponents without difficulty.

Shen is not only recognized as a beauty at Lake No. 1 Middle School but is also famed for her combat skills. 

Julian and Will had witnessed her single-handedly defeat a group of bullies who had been harassing female students, an event that left a lasting impression on Will.

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Located on West Street, Lake City's black market thrives only on the final day of the week. 

For the other six days, it serves as a venue for wild competitions.

At this moment, Julian arrived, his plain student appearance starkly contrasting with the rough and aggressive individuals around him. 

He seemed out of place in such a chaotic environment.

The wild matches run 24 hours a day, open to anyone brave enough to compete, even inexperienced trainers.

"Young Master Walker, glad to see you here," greeted a man in his forties with an eager smile as Julian entered.

Though wild matches operate without official oversight, a special administrator manages them privately, acting under covert governmental directives.

Julian nodded and asked, "Is there a spot?"

"There are a few," the man replied.

Without delay, he led Julian to an empty arena that was already surrounded by around three to four hundred spectators.

"Young Master Walker is here," someone remarked.

"Looks like we have a good show on our hands," another voice chimed in.

"I've heard this young man is quite good," someone else said.

Julian was no stranger to this scene; those who frequented the area knew well the name of the eldest son of the Walker family.

As he stepped into the battle arena, Julian reached into his pocket, subtly retrieving something from the system space.

"A qualification potion—this can enhance the abilities of Pokémon ranked below cyan, including pseudo-Elite and Elite Trainer peaks," he thought, holding the small vial of potion he had acquired earlier.

The wild matches weren't typically like this, but Julian's reputation made others wary; they feared injuring him would provoke his father, an Elite, or his grandfather, who was a pseudo-champion.

As a result, no one dared to challenge Julian.

Defeating him would bring no benefit, and winning would only create unnecessary trouble, so why engage him in battle?

In light of this predicament, each time he arrived for wild matches, Julian would offer items that held little value to him as incentives for opponents willing to fight.

Previously, he had given away fragments of evolution stones, money, and various items, but today was the first time he had pulled out an aptitude potion.

This potion was far more enticing than anything he had previously offered, and he could see the crowd's reactions clearly—hearts racing and eyes lighting up with excitement as he displayed the potion.

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