Elf, I am really a farmer

Wen Qi stepped into the backyard of the Elf Association and was instantly shocked by the scene before him.

Although this place is called the backyard, it is actually huge, like a vast forest.

The tall trees are lush and green, reaching into the sky, with branches and leaves intertwined. The sunlight shines through the gaps, forming patches of golden light. When the breeze blows, the leaves rustle, as if quietly foreshadowing the exciting battle that is about to take place.

The area under the arena was already full of people, and it was extremely lively.

The contestants had different expressions. Some looked a little nervous, stroking the Poké Balls in their hands constantly, with a mixture of anxiety and anticipation in their eyes.

Some were calm and composed, with their heads held high, whispering about tactics with their partners beside them, full of confidence, as if victory was already in their pocket.

The spectators were all prominent figures from various families and departments in Chunhua City. They were dressed in gorgeous clothes and their every move was elegant.

Some standing, some sitting, formed small groups, talking quietly, their eyes occasionally looking towards the arena, full of curiosity and attention to the competition.

Wen Qi searched the crowd and soon saw many familiar faces, including the heads of families and staff from various departments whom he had met before at Dr. Chu Feng's place. They were chatting and laughing with others, looking very relaxed.

Inadvertently, Wen Qi's eyes were fixed on Zhou Zhiwen, who stood tall and straight. He was wearing a neat uniform, showing the dignity and confidence of the deputy captain of the search team.

The two of them made eye contact, nodded slightly, and then looked away without further communication, blending into this lively and tense atmosphere.

Looking at the center of the crowd, the three hosts of this gym challenge were standing on one side of the ring.

The president of the Elf Association has white hair but is in good spirits, with deep and focused eyes, which are full of love for the elves and serious attitude towards the competition.

The alliance's inspector Hai Qing always had a cheerful smile on his face, making it difficult to guess what he was thinking.

As for the gym owner Zhao Min, he was not supposed to be the host here, but he showed up for some reason. His face was a little gloomy, his brows were slightly furrowed, and there seemed to be worry in his eyes.

They were discussing the competition matters in a low voice with the other two people. Their every move and every word seemed to have a special meaning, attracting everyone's attention from time to time.

Wen Qi did not go to where the crowd gathered, but chose a big tree, slowly approached it, crossed his arms across his chest, and waited quietly for the challenge to begin.

He has a calm expression and deep eyes, but his heart is like a pool of deep water. Although he appears calm on the surface, he is actually filled with a desire for victory and anticipation for unknown challenges.

Soon, there was a commotion in the crowd. It turned out that the battle table was out.

文启拿出手机查看，只见 16 名参赛选手被分成 8 组，依次是 1 号对 2 号，3 号对 4 号……直至 15 号对阵自己这个 16 号。

The competition will last for two days. Today we will decide the top eight, and tomorrow we will choose the top four from the top eight.

The four final winners will enter the interview phase, where five mysterious people will comprehensively consider all aspects of the contestants' information and select two to become gym masters.

Even if you are not selected, the alliance has generous rewards and will not let you go home empty-handed.

Wen Qi set his eyes on the information of opponent No. 15, a middle-aged man in his 40s, which only had his age, name, and the water and grass attributes of the Pokémon he would use in this battle.

Wen Qi thought to himself, with the corners of his mouth slightly raised:

"This guy is probably unlucky to have met me. My insect attribute restrains his grass attribute, and the grass attribute restrains his water attribute. This battle is in my favor from the beginning.

However, even if there is no attribute restraint, his luck will not be much better if he meets me."

A gleam of confidence flashed in Wen Qi's eyes, as if he had seen victory waving at him.

At the same time, contestant No. 15 Qin Ming, who was in another part of the crowd, was also checking his opponent's information.

When he saw that Wen Qi was 19 years old, he couldn't help but widen his eyes, his face full of disbelief, and he subconsciously rubbed his eyes and muttered:

"The name and attributes are fine. Although the attributes are a bit restrained, it is not impossible to deal with. But the age... 19 years old? How is this possible?"

He turned to look at his companion, his eyes full of questions:

"Brother, look at me, am I seeing things? A 19-year-old kid like this is participating in the competition. If not through backdoors, what else could it be? Isn't he afraid of being beaten to a pulp by me?"

After the companion took the phone and looked at it, he was also shocked and advised:

"This... is a little strange. But don't worry, maybe it's just a mistake."

Qin Ming did not take this to heart. He was secretly delighted and thought that he was extremely lucky. In the first game, he met an opponent who seemed to have used a backdoor. It seemed that victory was just around the corner.

"Humph, I'm sure to win this game."

He thought smugly, a bright and slightly contemptuous smile on his face.

Afterwards, Qin Ming couldn't wait to tell his eldest brother, Qin Lang, the head of the Qin family, the "good news".

At this time, Qin Lang was having a pleasant conversation with people from other families. He had an upright posture and extraordinary temperament, and his every move showed the majesty and wisdom of a family leader.

Qin Ming walked over quickly with a smile on his face, bowed slightly, and said respectfully:

"Brother, let me tell you, my first opponent in this match is actually a guy who got in through the backdoor. It looks like I will definitely win this time."

Qin Lang frowned, a hint of doubt flashed in his eyes, and asked:

"How do you know the other party got in through the back door? Who told you?"

Qin Ming straightened up and replied confidently: "

Do I need anyone to tell me, brother? Look, this Wenqi is only 19 years old, and he's already here to participate in the competition. If this isn't a backdoor, what is it? I really don't know what kind of connections he has that allow him to get through this."

When Qin Lang heard the name "Wenqi", his originally calm face instantly changed color and became very solemn.

There was a hint of surprise and uneasiness in his eyes, and his body stiffened slightly, as if he was hit by something.

Qin Ming noticed something strange about his elder brother, and suddenly had a bad feeling in his heart.

The smile on his face disappeared instantly, replaced by a hint of timidity.

"I said this person's name is Wen Qi and he's only 19 years old."

Qin Ming said cautiously, with a slight tremor in his voice.

Qin Lang took a deep breath, tried to calm himself down, and asked again:

"Are you sure it's Wenqi? The 19-year-old?"

Qin Ming nodded, not daring to speak. He just looked at his elder brother quietly, waiting for his next words.

Qin Lang was silent for a moment, then slowly said:

“I’m not sure if this person is very important, but I’ve seen him at Dr. Chu Feng’s place, and the two of them have a very close relationship, so they should have a very good relationship.

It is said that he was able to participate in the competition because Dr. Chu Feng had informed the big shots in the city, and the gym owner Zhao Min even supported him at the previous meeting."

Qin Lang said this with helplessness and fear in his eyes. He knew very well the influence of Dr. Chu Feng in the alliance and Zhao Min in Chunhua City, and understood that Wen Qi was no simple person.

When Qin Ming heard his elder brother's words, it was as if a bucket of cold water was poured down on his heart, extinguishing the fire of hope that had just ignited.

There was a trace of confusion and entanglement in his eyes, and he thought to himself:

"If it's just Zhao Min, our family might not have anything to fear. But if it's really related to Dr. Chu Feng, then things will be troublesome.

What should I do? Should I go all out to win, or should I let it slide to avoid offending Dr. Chu Feng? This is really a dilemma."

Qin Ming's face showed a painful expression. He gritted his teeth and said:

"Brother, what should I do?

I definitely can't just give in. I have confidence in my own abilities, and I'm very confident that I can become a gym leader. With such great power, I'd never be willing to give it up.

But if I win, but offend Dr. Chu Feng, and still fail to become the gym leader, wouldn’t that be a big loss?”

Seeing this, Qin Lang sighed helplessly and said soothingly:

"Don't worry, the game hasn't started yet, anything is possible. Let's wait and see and think of other ways."

After hearing this, although Qin Ming was still conflicted, he could only put the matter aside for the time being. He looked back at the arena, silently praying for a smooth match, while thinking about a strategy to deal with Wen Qi.

Wen Qi was still leaning quietly against the big tree, completely unaware of Qin Ming's struggle. He was just waiting for the game to begin, ready to show his skills on the field and move steadily towards the position of gym master.

The air in the backyard seemed to be filled with a mixture of tension and anticipation. Everyone had their own thoughts in mind, waiting for the challenge to officially begin.