As soon as Bagon saw Lingxi, it happily ran over, continuously making affectionate "woo woo" sounds.
Lingxi also held Bagon in her arms, gently stroking it.
However, Lingxi's brows were tightly furrowed; she knew very well that Bagon was the offspring of the BOSS's Salamence, and she had meticulously cared for it since its birth.
During those days spent together, she had long considered Bagon her most cherished companion, and she had always hoped that one day, through her own efforts, she could gain the BOSS's approval and make Bagon truly hers.
Within the Dawn organization, there was a strict contribution point system, and to accumulate enough contribution points to exchange for a precious Pseudo-Legendary Pokémon like Bagon, Lingxi had given her all, not missing any opportunity to earn contribution points.
However, the value of this Bagon was simply too high; even with her diligent efforts, there was still a significant gap before she could exchange for it.
Now, the BOSS had handed Bagon over to this suddenly appearing Young Master, which undoubtedly meant that her long-held hopes had completely fallen through. Thinking of this, Lingxi's mood couldn't help but become exceptionally low, and her originally bright eyes dimmed a little.
"Lingxi, what are you thinking? The Young Master is the BOSS's son, Bagon should never have been something you could covet..."
Lingxi adjusted her mood, then put Bagon down and said, "Go, Bagon, return to your Trainer."
Bagon looked puzzled; compared to Jiang Mo, a stranger, it was naturally closer to Lingxi, who had cared for it since it was small.
Meanwhile, several members of the Dragon Tamer Squad nearby anxiously said, "Sister Lingxi, Bagon is your Pokémon that you raised from a young age, how can you..."
"Sister Lingxi, I'll go talk to the BOSS! Our Dragon Tamer Squad is willing to use all our contribution points to exchange for Bagon's ownership for you!"
After speaking, Baldy was about to go into the office to find Jiang Yutian.
Watching this scene unfold, Jiang Mo couldn't help but curve his lips into a smile. The unity of the Dragon Tamer Squad seemed to exceed his expectations, and only such loyal individuals could he trust to use, as he certainly didn't want to face betrayal from his confidants in the future.
"Alright, the BOSS has already left. I am your captain now. You can report anything to me."
Jiang Mo blocked Baldy's path with one hand, a move that instantly agitated Baldy.
"What the hell are you, you Young Master from who knows where, trying to snatch a Pokémon from our Sister Lingxi!"
Baldy cursed angrily, then turned and threw a punch at Jiang Mo.
The punch whistled through the air with considerable force, clearly thrown with all his might.
Jiang Mo's eyes narrowed slightly; he had the blessing of Tokiwa Power, and his physical fitness and reaction speed far surpassed ordinary people.
He simply tilted his head slightly, easily dodging Baldy's aggressive punch.
Immediately after, Jiang Mo's figure flashed, one hand like an iron clamp controlling Baldy's shoulder, the other hand swiftly wrapping around his neck, exerting force. With a loud "bang!", a clean and decisive body slam sent Baldy crashing to the ground, kicking up a cloud of dust.
"Indeed, to win over these arrogant young people, identity alone isn't enough..."
Jiang Mo tidied his clothes slightly, pondering inwardly. Since gentle persuasion wouldn't work, he would try to subdue them with his fists.
"Baldy!"
"How dare you hurt our Dragon Tamer Squad brother, we'll fight you to the death!"
The other members of the Dragon Tamer Squad glared furiously at this sight, eager to rush forward and beat Jiang Mo down to avenge Baldy.
"All of you, stop!"
At this tense moment, Lingxi immediately spoke up to stop them. Her voice, though not loud, carried an undeniable authority.
Seeing Lingxi intervene, the few individuals instantly froze as if under a spell, halting their steps.
Ye Hou quickly ran over to help Baldy, who was groaning on the ground, up. The several individuals still looked at Jiang Mo with eyes full of resentment, as if they wanted to devour him alive.
"Young Master, my teammate just offended you. I'm sorry, please forgive him!"
Lingxi took a step forward, deeply gazed at Jiang Mo, and then slowly bowed to apologize.
She understood very well that within the Dawn organization, as an ordinary member, offending the Young Master was an extremely foolish act, especially now that this Young Master was their direct superior in the Dragon Tamer Squad. If things truly escalated, it wouldn't end well for the entire squad.
Jiang Mo looked at the scene before him, at the deep cleavage revealed as Lingxi bent down, but his heart remained calm. He simply said indifferently, "Rise."
Jiang Mo looked at Lingxi and the others, slightly raising his chin, his eyes exuding an aura that commanded respect, sweeping his gaze across each of their faces.
Jiang Mo slowly began, "I know, none of you are convinced by me. You think I'm just relying on my identity as the Young Master to lead your Dragon Tamer Squad, that I have no real ability, and am just someone who reaps what others sow."
"But you also need to consider, that's just how the rules of this world are, especially within the Alliance. Sometimes, identity is a form of capital. If you don't have the capital to overturn these rules, you can only follow orders. There's nothing that can be done about it."
At this point, Jiang Mo paused, watching their increasingly angry yet suppressed expressions, secretly amused. He continued, "However, I am not an unreasonable person. I, Jiang Mo, have always acted fairly and justly."
"I can see that you value loyalty and righteousness, and you care deeply for this Bagon, and you sincerely protect Lingxi. This camaraderie is quite admirable to me."
"Now, I'll give you a chance. As long as one of you can defeat me in battle, not only will I tell the BOSS that I'm resigning from the position of Dragon Tamer Squad Captain, but I will also give Bagon to Lingxi, without a word of dispute. I keep my promises."
Upon hearing this, a glint flashed in Lingxi's eyes. She straightened up, staring intently at Jiang Mo, as if re-evaluating the young man before her.
Ye Hou, on the other hand, looked eager to try, clenching his fists and saying, "Young Master, is what you said true?"
Baldy got up from the ground, rubbed his neck, and snorted coldly, "Hmph, don't you dare regret it!"
Bing Meng frowned slightly, seemingly deep in thought, while the Strategist pushed up his glasses, a hint of caution in his eyes.
Jiang Mo sneered in response, "What I, Jiang Mo, say is naturally true, you can rest assured. But if you lose, then from now on, you will obediently follow my orders and take me as your leader. Whatever I tell you to do, you must do, without any defiance. So, do you dare to accept?"