"Teacher Guo, you're here."
As soon as Ye Qing saw Guo Yi arrive, she immediately stepped forward to greet him.
Although Tang Rong didn't move, a delighted smile still appeared on her face.
Witnessing this, Jin Yu felt extremely sour inside!
"Hmph!"
"Just a poor assistant relying on his teacher—what's so impressive about him?"
In Jin Yu's eyes, the one truly powerful was Guo Yi's teacher, not Guo Yi himself.
As for that Elite Four-tier Ninetales?
He might not have one himself, but Jin Yu still looked down on it.
As a child of a Dragon-type family, Jin Yu didn't truly value any Pokémon other than Dragons.
Upon entering the reception room, Guo Yi naturally noticed Jin Yu sitting arrogantly in a chair.
[Jin Yu]
[Age: 26]
[Background: Member of the Capital City's Jin family, cousin of Dragon-type Elite Four Jin Peng]
[Ability: None]
[Matching Template: Dragon Clan Scion ]
[Note: No cultivation value; not recommended for training.]
Guo Yi, reading this information through the Data Eye, couldn't help but frown.
Could the Flying Eagle Gang be backed by that Dragon-type Elite Four?
He had assumed the Flying Eagle Gang was supported by the Seven Sages.
But looking at it now, their background was far more complicated than he'd imagined.
Though Jin Peng might currently be just a Dragon-type "963" Elite Four…
The Jin family's power in Dragon Country far surpassed even Shanghai's Leng family.
After all…
The Leng family's rise depended entirely on the retired Champion, Bing Dehai.
But the Jin family of the Capital City—their rise had been built upon generations of accumulated prestige.
Nearly every Elite Four lineup in Dragon Country history included their members.
Even the Champion position had been occupied by Jin family members multiple times.
Therefore, the Capital City's Jin family was a genuine powerhouse.
If the Jin family aimed to snatch the Dark Stone, things might indeed become troublesome.
Guo Yi silently analyzed the situation in his mind.
This world's Jin family is just like the Dragon Clan or Draconid Tribe in the anime. I heard they even control a Dragon Den Secret Realm specifically to provide Dragon-type Pokémon for their descendants.
In that case, it's not impossible that they're after Zekrom.
As a clan with generations of dragon tamers, how could they possibly resist the temptation of a Dragon-type Legendary?
However…
These were merely speculations; their true intentions still required investigation.
"You must be Young Master Jin from the Capital City, correct?"
"A pleasure to meet you!"
Guo Yi smiled faintly, stepping forward to greet him.
Yet…
Jin Yu didn't have the slightest intention of giving Guo Yi any face.
Without even raising his head he pulled out a small nail file and casually started trimming his nails.
Seeing this Guo Yi wasn't annoyed in the least; instead, he felt slightly pleased.
An opponent who wore all their emotions on their sleeve was the easiest to deal with.
But…
While Guo Yi might not be irritated if the other side didn't give him face, he certainly wouldn't return the favor.
Therefore, Guo Yi ignored Jin Yu completely.
He walked directly to the primary guest seat and sat down, speaking contemptuously, "Sister Qing, since this Young Master Jin lacks basic manners, you don't need to entertain him."
"The Flying Eagle Gang? Just handle it as usual."
"If someone dares to stretch out their paw, I'll cut off their claws myself."
If it's arrogance they wanted, he'd happily oblige!
He didn't read all those novels about Dragon Kings descending mountains in his past life for nothing!
Honestly speaking...
Guo Yi did feel slightly wary of the Jin family!
But that was all.
"Guo Yi! Who are you calling a dog?"
Jin Yu immediately slammed the chair and stood up in fury.
Ever since his cousin became a Dragon-type Elite Four, outsiders always bowed and scraped to him. Nobody had ever dared call him a dog!
"Who?"
"Naturally, whoever reacts the strongest is who I'm referring to."
Guo Yi leisurely played with a pen in his hand, not bothering to look Jin Yu in the eyes—exactly as Jin Yu had done earlier.
"Guo Yi, you'd best open your eyes!"
"This gentleman here is Young Master Jin from the Capital City!"
Seeing Jin Yu insulted, Tang Hu immediately jumped forward to show his loyalty.
"You may never have heard of the Jin family, but surely you've heard of Dragon-type Elite Four Jin Peng, right?"
"He's Young Master Jin's cousin! Insulting Young Master Jin is equivalent to insulting Elite Four Jin Peng himself!"
Tch!
Guo Yi sneered disdainfully.
"Tang Rong, seems your Tang family needs some discipline."
"An old dog like this shouldn't be let out to embarrass you."
The moment he finished speaking—
Tang Rong surprisingly continued smoothly, "No choice, I'm just a junior in the Tang family. I can't control him."
"Oh, is that so? If you can't manage him, should I lend a hand? I'm quite proficient in dog-beating methods—my Dog-Beating Staff Technique is truly fearsome!"
"Do as you please!"
Seeing the two banter back and forth, Tang Hu was so enraged he began losing his mind.
One was a reckless brat, the other was just a family junior.
Since becoming an Elder, when had he ever endured such humiliation?
He immediately reached for a Poké Ball at his waist, intent on regaining some face.
However—Tang Hu didn't notice that the old man beside Jin Yu quietly flashed a faint blue glow in his eyes at the exact moment he drew his Pokémon.
"Arbok, teach this brat a lesson!"
With a flash of red light—
A fierce-looking purple serpent appeared in front of Tang Hu, lunging toward Guo Yi.
[Arbok (Poison)]
[Gender: ♂]
[Level: Lv71 (Elite Four Tier)]
[Ability: Shed Ski ]
[Moves: Ice Fang, Thunder Fang, Fire Fang, Gunk Shot (Commonly Used)]
[Tutored Move: Sucker Punch]
[Egg Move: Poison Fang]
[Held Item: Black Sludge (Elite Four-tier)]
[Potential: Elite Four-tier]
Whether from embarrassment or caution regarding Guo Yi's strength—Tang Hu directly released his strongest Pokémon.
"Ksssssh!"
Receiving its command, Arbok opened its bloody maw, venom dripping from sharp fangs as a nauseating stench filled the air.
However—
Just as Arbok sprang into action—Ye Qing's voice rang out coldly.
"Nidoqueen, [IRON TAIL]."
A metallic flash shot by and Arbok was instantly smashed away.
Nidoqueen stood firmly in front of Guo Yi like a guardian deity.
Seeing Arbok defeated so quickly, Jin Yu's eyes briefly flashed with disappointment, silently lamenting, What a pity.
But soon after—Jin Yu regained his previous arrogant expression.
"Tang Hu, this isn't your Tang family!"
"You don't have the right to run wild here!"
Ye Qing stepped forward slowly, her voice icy.
How dare Tang Hu attack Guo Yi at the Azure Dragon Society? Did he really think the Tang family was invincible?
At this moment, Tang Hu shuddered involuntarily.
What just happened?
How could I have actually ordered Arbok to attack Guo Yi?!
Tang Hu originally planned to release Arbok just to intimidate Guo Yi, but somehow, he ended up commanding an actual attack.
No matter how much he looked down on Guo Yi, he knew full well Guo Yi had a powerful teacher backing him…
How could he possibly dare attack?!
Didn't he see what happened to that retired Elite Four who'd previously gone after Guo Yi? He'd been utterly wiped from existence.
Considering how fiercely protective Guo Yi's teacher was…
Wasn't he now destined to be hunted to death?!
In that instant, Tang Hu's shirt was completely soaked in cold sweat.
"It seems Teacher Guo doesn't welcome us!"
"In that case, we'll discuss the Flying Eagle Gang another time."
"Xiao Tang, Xiao Ling, let's go!"
At this moment Jin Yu, who hadn't spoken for a long while, suddenly stood up to leave.
This move puzzled Ling Si and even Tang Rong, who exchanged bewildered glances.
Wasn't Jin Yu supposed to explode in anger right now?
Why was he suddenly leaving?!
Ignoring their confusion, Jin Yu took the old man by his side and turned to leave immediately.
"Young Master Jin, leaving just like this might not be appropriate!"
Guo Yi's gaze turned sharp as he casually tossed out a Poké Ball.
Others might not have noticed the old man's subtle action earlier, but nothing escaped Guo Yi's eyes.
It seems I still underestimated people from these great clans.
From the old man's tiny movements—Guo Yi realized that Jin Yu's earlier behavior, acting like a spoiled young master, was all an act.
As expected!
I'm still too young after all!
Guo Yi sighed and shook his head.
Due to his lack of experience dealing with these top-tier families, he'd viewed them far too simplistically.
"Bzz!"
With a flash from the Poké Ball, a Beedrill appeared, blocking the two men's path.
"Dangerous!"
The instant the old man saw Beedrill, his entire body erupted in chills.
An unprecedented sense of crisis emerged from deep within his heart.
He immediately stepped protectively in front of Jin Yu, preparing to release a Pokémon of his own.
However—Guo Yi's casual words froze him mid-action.
"This Beedrill belongs to my teacher."
"You really shouldn't provoke him!"
These two simple sentences left the old man utterly immobilized!
How could he possibly stand against a Beedrill capable of defeating even the legendary Zapdos? He was no match—by any stretch!
As soon as Beedrill appeared—Jin Yu and everyone else froze on the spot.
Such was the terrifying pressure behind those simple words—"my teacher's Beedrill."
Looking at the utterly ordinary-looking Beedrill before him, a bead of cold sweat rolled down Jin Yu's forehead.
The situation…had clearly spiraled beyond his expectations!
"Haha…"
Jin Yu chuckled lightly, trying to ease the awkward atmosphere.
Then, he turned to face Guo Yi.
"Teacher Guo, what's the meaning of this?"
"It was clearly someone from the Tang family who attacked you. What's the point of blocking my path?"
A cold smirk appeared on Guo Yi's face.
"The meaning?"
"Nothing special—just settling the score!"
"Beedrill!"
Guo Yi gave a simple nod.
"Buzz!"
Beedrill immediately understood.
The very next second—
"AHHH!!!"
The old man's shrill cry pierced the room. He clutched at the gushing wound where his right arm had been.
On the previously pristine floor lay a bloody, severed arm.
"Guo Yi!"
"What do you mean by this?! Are you declaring war against our Jin family?!"
Jin Yu's roar of uncontrollable fury echoed continuously through the reception room.
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T/N: damnnn brutal