Zheng Yun knew much more about Pokémon than Chichi, mainly because of Zheng Yun's variety show experience on Running Man over the years.
This experience allowed him to learn a lot about Pokémon and also brought him into contact with many top-tier Pokémon Trainers and Breeders both domestically and internationally.
The reason he was surprised was not because of Gardevoir's appearance; he had seen many Gardevoir before, and had even been in close proximity to a Shiny Gardevoir. However, the Gardevoir in front of him was clearly different.
Although Gardevoir is very skilled in Psychic abilities, what Gardevoir excels at is using Psychic abilities in battle!
Whose Gardevoir can continuously and precisely control the camera to shoot stably like this? And two at once.
More importantly, this was clearly not Gardevoir's limit. This Gardevoir was even able to make so many other things float while controlling two cameras.
Zheng Yun had also seen those Champion-level Trainers before; their Pokémon were terrifying in battle, but in terms of such precise control, he had only seen one, and that person was a highly qualified Champion Trainer from China.
The Pokémon that demonstrated at the time was a Milotic. The water flow in her hands seemed to come alive, capable of transforming into various shapes, but that Milotic could only maintain the performance for one minute.
Although the Gardevoir in front of him did not show such formidable control, this stable and sustained control over Psychic abilities alone already surpassed that Milotic.
This also made Zheng Yun immediately realize that there was something unusual about this Gardevoir.
"Can you shield the program's audio?" Zheng Yun pointed to the microphone clipped to Mu Li's body, indicating he had some private words to say.
Mu Li was startled, then directly turned off the mic: "Brother Yun? What's wrong?"
Zheng Yun's expression turned serious: "A Li, is this Gardevoir of yours Elite Level or Champion Level?"
This question surprised both Chichi and Mu Li. Mu Li subconsciously looked at Chichi, meaning: Did you say something?
Chichi shook his head, indicating he hadn't said anything.
Mu Li's eyes widened, as if to say: What should I do then?
Zheng Yun watched the two of them exchanging glances in front of him and directly asked: "What are you two doing?"
Chichi rolled his eyes and said to Mu Li: "Deal with your own business."
Seeing that Zheng Yun had already guessed Gardevoir's strength, Mu Li directly told him his identity.
After listening, Zheng Yun's face was already crumpled: "So, you are A Li? The retired former Champion player?"
"That's right," Mu Li quickly nodded in response.
"So, this Gardevoir is a Champion-level Pokémon?" Zheng Yun asked again.
Mu Li was stunned for a moment, then replied: "Barely, I guess."
A Legendary Pokémon should also count as a Champion-level Pokémon, right?
PS: Above Champion-level, from lowest to highest, are Pseudo-Legendary, Minor Legendary, Sub-Legendary, and Legendary. Gardevoir belongs to Sub-Legendary.
After the audience in the live stream lost the sound, they only saw the two of them mumbling. Some tried to read lips, but the camera just happened to avoid their mouths.
It wasn't until much later that the live stream finally resumed sound.
【I want to know what they said.】
【Is there anything we can't know?】
【Please, tell me, isn't it enough if I subscribe to VIP?】
...
After Zheng Yun knew Mu Li's identity, there wasn't much change, but he complained to Chichi for a long time.
"It's not that I didn't let him say it. I promised A Li to keep it a secret," Chichi said with a mischievous smile.
Seeing Chichi's expression, Zheng Yun also showed a mischievous smile: "What do you think if I invite A Li to participate in an episode of Running Man?"
Chichi was startled, then immediately understood Zheng Yun's meaning, his eyes lit up: "Are you saying to plan a challenge match?"
"Hehe! You understand me!" Zheng Yun didn't expect Chichi to immediately know what he meant.
"This needs to be well planned," Chichi also showed a mischievous smile. "Wang Xin publicly humiliated me on the show before. That time, my wife laughed at me for a whole month with that video, and even my daughter An'an joined in, making me lose all dignity. This time, I must let A Li help me get revenge."
"That's right, not just Wang Xin, but also Liu Junyi and those unlucky guys!" Zheng Yun sneered. "Let them bully us by relying on their superior battle techniques."
However, Zheng Yun said with some concern: "Will A Li mind? After all, if so, his identity will be exposed."
"It's fine," Chichi said with a mischievous smile. "Let it be exposed. If he cared, he wouldn't have come out to be a singer."
"Then it's settled, hehehe." Zheng Yun smiled sinisterly. "I'll discuss this with Baby and Brother Han later. This time, we must reclaim our dignity."
The National Team members training far away in the Imperial Capital suddenly shivered, as if sensing something, and looked towards the Demon Capital in unison.
Not long after, Fan Yizhi also arrived at Chichi's house. The four sat in a row, simultaneously collapsing onto the sofa.
Zheng Yun: "Who said we were going out today?"
Mu Li: "Brother Chichi said he would arrange it, to help me improve the show's effect."
Fan Yizhi: "So where are we going?"
Chichi: "I don't know either."
Mu Li suddenly sat up and stared at Chichi, asking: "Brother, didn't you say you'd arrange it?"
Chichi said irritably: "Everyone on Blue Star knows I have decision-making difficulties and am allergic to ultraviolet rays. What arrangements could I possibly make?"
Mu Li slumped back down: "Someone please save the four of us."
Chichi suddenly sat up, a look of determination on his face: "It seems I only have one ultimate plan left."
"What plan?" * 3
...
An hour later, in a foot spa, the four sat in a row again. The difference from an hour ago was that their feet were now all in a large foot bath.
"Ah, so refreshing!" * 4
After the four exclaimed in unison, they leaned back and continued to slump into the sofa.
Mu Li: "By the way, what's the difference between us now and an hour ago?"
Zheng Yun: "We're both slumped on the sofa. The only difference is..."
Fan Yizhi: "We're soaking our feet now."
Chichi: "Just tell me, are you refreshed or not?"
Mu Li, Zheng Yun, Fan Yizhi: "Refreshed!"
Gardevoir, who was filming, was practically rolling her eyes to the heavens, and the audience in Mu Li's live stream was speechless.
【They're truly two peas in a pod.】
【As expected, Chichi's friends will eventually be 'Chichi-fied'.】
【They look so comfortable, I want to soak my feet too.】
【Jin Zhong next door is almost puking from lifting weights, while they're soaking their feet here.】
...
However, at this moment, Mu Qingqing was in Star City preparing to record a variety show called "Happy Saturday". With two hours left until recording, she idly opened Mu Li's live stream and happened to see the four of them soaking their feet.
"What is this!" Mu Qingqing felt it was utterly absurd.
Don't these four know they're recording a show? They actually ran off to soak their feet in broad daylight.
"What's wrong, Qingqing?" A slightly deep male voice came from behind Mu Qingqing.
Mu Qingqing didn't even turn her head. She was too familiar with this male voice; it was clearly He Lin's voice.
He Lin is the host of "Happy Saturday", Mango TV's top host, and also one of the two main hosts of "Wonderful Life" where Mu Li is about to go.
"Teacher He, I'm watching a friend's live stream," Mu Qingqing replied.
"Friend? Do I know him?" He Lin also leaned over and looked, just in time to see the four of them slumped on the sofa soaking their feet. He couldn't help but laugh, "Isn't that Chichi, Yunyun, and General Fan?"
"Eh? Who is this young man in the middle?" He Lin asked with some confusion. He was He Lin, after all. Simply put, there were few people in China's entertainment industry he didn't know.
Mu Qingqing quickly explained: "That's my friend, named Mu Li. He just debuted a few days ago and is a singer."
"Mu Li?" He Lin's brows furrowed slightly. "That name sounds so familiar!"
"Ah? Teacher He, do you know him?" Mu Qingqing was also a bit curious. "He shouldn't know you, right? After all, he's never been to Mango TV."
"I remember now," He Lin said suddenly. "Director Wang Xiang mentioned him to Teacher Huang and me before. The next recording of Wonderful Life will add a temporary guest, and he asked us to take good care of him. That guest's name is Mu Li."
"In that case, it must be him," Mu Qingqing was also a bit surprised. "I didn't expect him to know Director Wang Xiang."
He Lin nodded: "Yes, the main point is that Director Wang even pulled strings for him. But, Qingqing, how do you know him?"
Mu Qingqing smiled: "We met online playing games, we've known each other for four or five years. Today, I just heard he was participating in the recording of "I Live Alone", so I watched his live stream."
"Is that so!" He Lin smiled. "That's great then. To be your friend, he must be a good person too. I'll have to watch him closely later. If there's a chance, I can invite him to "Happy Saturday" to play."
Mu Qingqing cautiously looked around, and seeing no one else, she secretly told He Lin: "The key is not me, it's Sister Pei Yao."
He Lin's eyes instantly widened: "You mean him and Pei Pei?"
"Shh!" Mu Qingqing quickly stopped He Lin's words. "This is Sister Pei Pei's secret, Teacher He, don't tell anyone, okay?"
He Lin naturally understood, quickly nodded, and whispered: "Then I really must take a good look. What kind of person caught our Pei Pei's eye."
Mu Qingqing also couldn't help but smile mischievously: "They haven't even met yet, and he doesn't know our identities yet. After the recording is over, I'll go back to the Demon Capital and meet him with Sister Pei Pei tomorrow."
"Oh? Is that so?" He Lin was also a bit curious. "When are you meeting tomorrow? Will you be live streaming then? I want to be on the front lines to hear the gossip."
At this moment, Fu Peiyao, who was in the Demon Capital, had no idea that a little traitor had already started sharing her gossip.
However, these were all minor matters. After tomorrow's live stream, everyone would know about her relationship with Mu Li.
And she was currently, like Mu Qingqing, watching Mu Li's live stream.
"Hmph, Brother Chichi is too bad, he doesn't even know to take A Li to some fun places."
On the other end, the foot-soaking quartet finally finished their hour of foot soaking and walked onto the street.