Pokémon: What should I do? My father-in-law always wants to tear me apart

Thinking of this, Li Ye couldn't help but glance at his two Pokémon, his brows furrowed, feeling helpless.

The water-type Gyarados faces Charmeleon. The two have opposing attributes, water overcomes fire, so the advantage in the battle is obvious.

When Beedrill faced off against Snarling Tiger, it was at a disadvantage in both strength and attributes and was severely restrained.

If a real hand-to-hand combat and hard fighting came into play, Li Ye knew that he had no chance of winning, as his confidence had already disappeared when he analyzed the situation.

Recalling the time before participating in the competition, Li Ye was full of ambition and his goal was to win the Little Phoenix King Cup championship.

To put it another way, even if he loses to Zhuge An, he is determined to win the runner-up.

At that time, in the small world of Imperial Capital High School, he had few rivals and was full of confidence thanks to his talent and hard work.

But when he stepped onto this arena that gathered talented people from all over the world and watched one fierce battle after another, he was surprised to realize that there are always strong people out there in the world, and there are always people better than you.

Those trainers and Pokémon combinations with different styles and strong strengths refreshed his cognition time and time again, shattering his previous blind confidence.

The quarterfinals, that’s good enough.

Now, Li Ye is quietly adjusting his goals, hoping only to make it into the top eight.

His eyes were far away, as if he could see through the stadium to the orphanage in the distance, and he muttered to himself:

"As long as we can advance to the quarterfinals and get the prize money, plus the savings we have accumulated, we should be able to buy a better environment for the hospital, and the children will be able to live more comfortably."

Thinking of this, the corners of his mouth rose slightly and a smile appeared on his face.

But in a flash, the smile faded, his eyes turned cold, and he looked towards a certain direction at the edge of the venue.

If he didn't get the quarterfinal prize, for the sake of the orphanage, he would probably have to swallow his past pride and resentment and bow his head to that man and beg for mercy.

That man, the so-called father, was actually the culprit who killed my mother and younger sister.

Thinking of this, Li Ye clenched his fists, his nails dug deep into his palms, his knuckles turned white, and his heart was filled with unwillingness and struggle.

Lin Yi stood straight in the venue, his slender fingers stroking his chin subconsciously, his deep eyes showing calmness and confidence, and he looked at the players around him one by one without panic.

This rocky area was now like a hidden and turbulent arena. Including him and Li Ye, there were about ten trainers gathered here. Each of them had a different look on their face, filled with desire and anxiety for victory.

According to the rules of the ARAM, each person needs to send two Pokémon to participate in the battle at the same time, and the battle situation is judged quite strictly.

Once both Pokémon lose their ability to fight, or the trainer encounters an accident and is unable to continue commanding the battle, they can only leave the field regretfully and be eliminated.

What is very different from ordinary battles is that this time the trainer is no longer on the sidelines, but is at the core of the battlefield, fighting alongside the Pokémon.

Although direct attacks on trainers are expressly prohibited, Pokémon's moves are intertwined and interoperable. When the battle is fierce, sand and rocks fly, and flames splash, it is inevitable that innocent people will be affected, putting trainers in danger.

To deal with this situation, most people have figured out a conventional tactic, sending one Pokémon to protect the trainer while the other takes the initiative to attack and look for opportunities to defeat the enemy.

Lin Yi raised his eyes and looked around at the rugged rocks.

This rocky site, with its complex terrain and scarce shelters, is a natural "open-air theater" with unobstructed audience seats. Everyone can see every move here with their keen eyes, making every battle and every decision visible.

Being stared at by hundreds of eyes and having to fight hand-to-hand with a group of powerful enemies is undoubtedly a cruel test for the contestants' mentality.

Lin Yi glanced around and saw that several contestants had lost their composure, their faces were as pale as paper, beads of sweat rolled down their foreheads, and some were taking deep breaths, trying to calm their rapid heartbeats and suppress their surging tension.

Some clutched the corners of their clothes, muttered to themselves, and used self-suggestion to regain their calm.

Seeing this, Lin Yi became more confident in his heart. In this big fight, strong strength is certainly the key, but a calm mentality and tacit cooperation are the secret to standing out from the melee and having the last laugh.

Thinking of this, he slightly raised the corners of his mouth, a confident smile quietly emerged, and he waited for the opening whistle of the game to sound.

The sharp and urgent whistle of the game was like a flash of silver lightning, instantly piercing through the noisy and complicated stadium, and like an extremely sharp sword blade, cleanly cutting through the taut air full of the smell of gunpowder.

A girl wearing black-framed glasses, with a slightly thin figure and a bookish face, looked so literary that her palms were sweating and her heart was beating like thunder due to the nervousness of the tense atmosphere.

The sudden whistle was like a gavel, frightening her so much that her body trembled violently, her shoulders hunched, her eyes widened, her lips slightly parted, and she uttered a stuttering sentence:

"Has it already started?"

As she spoke, her head turned left and right in panic, her eyes full of helplessness.

“Hee hee!!”

At this time, the bay leaves beside him jumped anxiously, making a series of sharp cries, and the leaves rustled, reminding him urgently.

The girl was brought back to her senses by the shout and turned around hurriedly. When she saw what was happening, she was instantly shocked.

I saw a flaming roaring tiger rushing towards me like a burning hill, its orange and black hair looking like a blazing flame.

With every step it took, its muscles tensed and undulated, demonstrating its overwhelming power. Its bloody mouth gaped open with sharp fangs, and its breath was like a heat wave.

The orange-yellow eyes locked onto the target, full of the ferocity and courage of a hunter, and rushed towards them with great momentum, causing the rocky ground beneath their feet to tremble slightly, and they pressed straight towards the girl and the bay leaf, as if they would devour them in the next second.

"Chabuwu!"

Seeing the crisis approaching, the girl's doll became anxious. It moved its short and thick limbs and ran towards the trainer as fast as possible.

The doll stood firmly in front of the girl, with the fur on its body standing upright due to nervousness. It took a defensive posture, and its pair of round eyes stared at the aggressive flaming roaring tiger with determination.

But the flaming roaring tiger was like a sharp arrow locked onto its target, completely ignoring the thick-skinned and tough-looking kid who was ready for battle. Its body was as fast as lightning, and it quickly dodged to the side, passing by with a whistling sound, and clearly pounced on Bay Leaf who was hiding behind.

It raised its strong and powerful right palm high, wrapped in a whistling wind, and instantly slammed it down hard on the laurel leaves.

"Snapped!"

There was a crisp sound, as if firecrackers exploded beside the ears, and Bay Leaf's small face was slapped hard. The whole head was knocked to the side, and the impact made it unstable and staggered back several steps.

The pain swept over Bay Leaf like a surging tide, and her eyes were instantly filled with tears that rolled down uncontrollably.

It whimpered a few times and instinctively wanted to use its skills to fight back, but the special effect of the high-five surprise attack was like an invisible shackle, making its limbs weak and unable to move. It fell into a state of cowardice, and could only stand there helplessly, full of anxiety but unable to do anything.

"Flame Roaring Tiger, spray flames!"

At this moment, Lin Yi's powerful shout pierced through the noise and echoed all around.

Upon receiving the order, the Blazing Roaring Tiger tensed its muscles, the unique belt woven with flames glowed brightly, the temperature soared, and heat waves rolled out.

I saw it standing firmly on its legs, with its waist thrust forward suddenly. Although its appearance was a little rough and wild due to its involvement in the battle, it was by no means vulgar, but full of power and deterrence.

The next second, a surging flame like a raging dragon bursting out from the belt. The orange-red flames were baring fangs and claws, and with the momentum of burning everything, they swept towards Bay Leaf, who was trapped in a cowering state.