Elf: Starting as the Fighting Gym Master, and being entangled by Nancy.

Chapter 460 Two Bear Disciples: Respect for Master and Rebellion?
"What do you think?"

Li Xuan was puzzled by Kyurem's sudden question.

Kyurem is usually quite reserved, only talking to me about the hero.

Why are you suddenly so talkative today?
"I think you should catch another Pokémon. Ideally, it should be on par with Emboar, progressing side by side. A rival that can also be a friend."

Kyurem replied in this way.

"Oh? So you're saying I'm going to catch a new Pokémon? Do you have any recommendations?"

Li Xuan has actually caught quite a lot of Pokémon so far.

It wouldn't be a bad idea to catch another Pokémon, but it would be best if it were a Fighting-type.

Yes. Great talents mature late, and their potential is immense.

Kyurem slowly uttered a name.

Jolteon, a late-blooming Pokémon from the Alola region!
Talk about it.

I do have the idea of ​​subduing the Heartscale Treasure.

However, the Kanto region is too far from the Alola region, which is why I was unable to travel to Alola to catch Heartscale.

"Although I usually use Ice-type moves, my primary type is still Dragon. If you have any questions about Dragon-type moves and need guidance, you can come to me."

Kyurem spoke calmly, as if he had simply asked a question casually.

Then it returned to the timing ball and became silent.

“Heartscale Treasure… I didn’t expect you, Kyurem, to give me advice.”

Li Xuan sighed.

In fact.

Kyurem saw that Reshiram had cultivated a subordinate, and it felt that as Reshiram's superior, it had to do something to prevent its position from being threatened.

That's why they carefully selected the Heartscale Treasure.

Ok.

Since Li Xuan will definitely be going to the Alola region soon, it would be better for me to help him develop a training plan these days.

read this.

Kyurem silently organized the breeding plan for the Heartscale Treasure...

His eyes returned to reality.

"Burning Worm, your strength is almost at the edge of evolution recently. Do you have any thoughts on your own evolution?"

The system panel shows that the level of the Burning Bug has reached 58.

It's just one level away from evolving.

"Whoosh." (If I could, I'd still like to evolve in front of my dad. I wonder how he's doing.)
Burning Insect thought of Volcano, far away in United States.

Unlike most house bugs that undergo two stages of evolution, the Volcano Moths only have one, and their evolution takes an extremely long time.

Without the help of a trainer, it's practically impossible for a wild Flameworm to evolve into Volcarona.

In cases like this...

The burning insect wanted to impress its father.

Show that you haven't wasted your time and have been exercising diligently.

"Alright, then so be it. You can keep this Everstone for now; it will help you suppress evolution so you don't have to force it every day."

Li Xuan exchanged an Everlasting Stone from the system, gave it to the Burning Bug, and then asked about the location of his other companions: "By the way, where did Bear Apprentice and the others go?"

The Kubricks are among the few Pokémon in the gym that don't have much combat power and need to be trained.

After visiting King Yanwu, it's time to go see the bear disciples.

"Wu?" (Bear Apprentices? I remember they were in the suburbs around here, hanging out with Quick Fist, Flying Kick, and War Dancer.)
The burning insect only remembered the general situation.

"Okay, I'll be going now."

Li Xuan rushed to the next location.

……

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"Abby." (A combo attack relies on speed to launch a series of attacks. Speed ​​is essential for creating opportunities to unleash attacks and gaining an advantage in battle.)
The southern suburbs of Goldenrod City, near Vermilion City, is also a great place to train.

Quick Fist is teaching Xiong's second apprentice, who is the one who follows the combo-style fighting.

"Huh?" (Quick Fist Master, I have a question. Generally speaking, aren't the power of continuous attacks quite low? How can you gain an advantage in that situation? Aren't you afraid of being blocked by the enemy and then counter-attacking?)
The apprentice's doubts were not without reason.

Most moves that can be executed in a series of hits, such as the Seed Machine Gun, the Chain Slap, and the Continuous Punch, share a common characteristic: communication.

That means its base power is low.

It's down to an appalling level.

"Therefore, when you fight your enemy, you need to be fast, accurate, and ruthless. These three points are the essence of the combo style. As long as you keep them in mind, you will be on the path to evolution very quickly."

Li Xuan arrived just in time.

He happened to overhear Quick Fist Lang instructing Xiong's apprentice.

After listening to Xiong's apprentice's confusion, Li Xuan stepped forward to answer his questions.

"Bah??" (Fast, accurate, and ruthless? Is there really a Pokémon that can do that? That must be very difficult, right?)

Xiong's apprentice knew that Master Xiong, Ma Shide's ace martial arts master, could do this.

However, for a beginner Pokémon like it, achieving that level is extremely difficult, and it wouldn't be an exaggeration to say it's a pipe dream.

"You're capable, brother, you're capable."

Someone else might not be able to do it.

But Li Xuan had a very good understanding of this.

"Heh?" (What? Wait... it's you! Take this consecutive Rock-Smashing Fist!)
Upon seeing that it was Li Xuan, Xiong's respectful attitude vanished, and he immediately swung his fist forward to smash it!

"Hey, hey, hey, you always try to attack me every time you see me. You still haven't had enough of a beating?"

Seeing this, Li Xuan deftly sidestepped the attack and then extended a finger to accurately strike its pressure point.

"Ouch!" (Ouch, ouch, ouch! Why does it hurt so much?!)

The apprentice immediately cried out in pain, clutching his numb arm and retreating repeatedly.

Li Xuan stood with his hands behind his back and said to his apprentice Xiong, "The key to victory lies in anticipating the situation. If you are impatient and restless, you will never see your opponent's true weakness."

"What?" (Impatient? Not at all!)
Upon hearing this, Xiong's apprentice immediately jumped up and started yelling at Li Xuan, as if afraid he wouldn't be noisy enough.

"Hmm? Why don't you ask Fast Fist Bro, can you even find your opponent's weakness like this?"

"Beh?" (Quick-Punch Man, bro, is that really how it is?)

The bear apprentice looked up at the quick-fisted man.

Quick Fist Man nodded slightly, his eyes revealing approval.

Quick Fist also believes that Xiong's apprentice's personality is indeed as Li Xuan pointed out.

Acting too hastily only exposed too many flaws.

"Bah!" (Damn it!)
The apprentice was indignant.

It's already difficult to find the enemy's weaknesses, and now you're being told you're impatient. How can anyone calm down like that?

"However, I do have one thing that can help you easily find the enemy's weakness."

Li Xuan stroked his chin, looking at his apprentice Xiong's anxious appearance, and then, like giving him a treat after a beating, he let his apprentice have a little bit of sweetness.

"Beep!" (What? What is that? Tell me! Let me know!)

The bear apprentice couldn't wait any longer. It stood in front of Li Xuan, blinking its eyes, trying to get through the test by acting cute.

"Since you have asked so sincerely, I will mercifully tell you."

Li Xuan put his hands in his pockets, and azure blue energy flowed through his body, leaving his apprentice Xiong completely dumbfounded.

It's that same power again! Last time, Li Xuan used this power to kill him and his older brother in one fell swoop!

Could it be that Li Xuan is going to transfer this energy to me, just like he would transfer a cultivation technique?!

"What are you thinking? Transferring power isn't that simple. Transferring power casually can shorten your lifespan."

Li Xuan flicked Xiong's apprentice on the forehead.

It gasped in pain, clutching its head, looking utterly pitiful.

"Bye!" (So, what are you going to teach me?)

The bear apprentice was puzzled.

"You'll understand once you experience it for yourself."

As Li Xuan spoke, he gently placed his palm on Xiong Tudi's back and then picked it up steadily.

The warm wave power slowly flowed into Xiong's apprentice's body.

Suddenly, the energy trajectory flowing around Quick Fist Lang appeared in Xiong's mind.

Those subtle, elusive flaws are now clearly visible to Xiong's apprentice.

"Beep..." (So clear, so this is the power of waveguides...)
This unprecedented way of perceiving opened the door to a new world for Xiong's apprentice...

But soon.

Li Xuan deliberately dissipated the power of the waveguide.

As the power of the waveguide gradually faded, the bear apprentice clung to Li Xuan's clothes reluctantly, humming softly while his eyes gleamed with longing.

Li Xuan gently flicked his apprentice Xiong's forehead and said seriously, "Cultivation must rely on one's own understanding; relying on the power of others' wave guidance is ultimately not the right path."

"Huh?" (The question is, how do I train my waveguide abilities?)
The bear apprentice tilted its head in confusion, scratching the ground with its paws.

It certainly understands that it cannot rely on external forces.

However, he still had no clue how to cultivate the power of waveguide on his own.

"It's very simple, just learn from me."

Li Xuan sat cross-legged and gestured for his apprentice Xiong to do the same.

He slowly recited the introductory mantra: "Concentrate your mind and calm your breath, observe your inner heart."

He then guided his apprentice to feel the energy flowing within his body, "Pay attention to the direction of the waveguide in the meridians, and use your mind to guide it to the dantian."

The apprentice, Xiong, earnestly imitated Li Xuan's posture, sitting cross-legged and closing his eyes to try to feel the flow of energy within his body.

At first, only a few faint streams of heat could be detected.

It held its breath and focused its mind, following the instructions to slowly guide these energies along the meridians.

Soon, the bear apprentice finally completed the first step.

"Ah!" (That feels so good!)
Although the waveguide only completed one cycle in the meridians and did not grow significantly, Xiong's apprentice felt completely comfortable.

It was as if all the pent-up turbidity had been washed away, making it unable to resist stretching its limbs and letting out a satisfied hum.

Li Xuan nodded approvingly, gently patted his apprentice Xiong's head, and said, "Well done. Practice this incantation diligently every day from now on, and you will surely make progress."

"Alright, I'm going to find your brother. Don't slack off on your training; I'll check on your progress every day. Before you evolve, you absolutely must make some progress every day."

"Don't worry! I'll definitely show you something amazing!"

The bear apprentice looked up to the sky and roared, encouraging himself.

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……

The matter of Xiong's second apprentice has come to an end.

Now, we need to find out about Xiong's apprentice number one.

According to Burning Bug, Bear Apprentice Number One studied with Flying Kick.

Flying Kick is at the other extreme compared to Fast Fist.

Quick Fist Man's main skill is his fast punches.

It can execute supersonic punches, bullet punches, and continuous punches very quickly.

But Flying Kick is different.

Flying Kick is all about one-hit kills.

The kind of instant kill that's absolutely devastating!

According to the martial arts school of Xiong Shi, this falls into the category of one-hit-kill style.

That's why Xiong's apprentice number one followed Flying Kick Lang to learn.

Learn how to kill with a single blow.

Li Xuan had just arrived at another area.

Swish!
Suddenly, a whooshing sound came from beside him.

"Bah!" (Long time no see, human! Today I'll show you what I, Bear, am capable of!)
Li Xuan caught a glimpse of Xiong's apprentice number one leaping into the air, delivering a fierce flying kick straight towards his face!

A smile flashed in Li Xuan's eyes. Just as Xiong's flying kick was about to touch his face, his index finger touched the sole of Xiong's foot with the precision of a dragonfly skimming the water.

Before his opponent could change his move, he transformed his fingers into a palm and smoothly moved his other hand, which was already lightly pressing on the bear disciple's abdomen.

With a slight turn of his waist, he seemingly casually released a burst of energy, and Xiong's apprentice was sent flying backward several meters like a kite with a broken string, landing steadily on the grass covered with fallen leaves.

The bear apprentice sat blankly on the grass, everything that had just happened faster than it could react.

Call ~
It wasn't until a gentle breeze brushed its fur that it belatedly realized that its fierce attack had been easily neutralized by Li Xuan, and it had inexplicably landed on this soft meadow.

The apprentice was startled and was about to ask a question.

But then Li Xuan's cheerful voice drifted on the wind: "Want to learn?"

These three words immediately made it swallow back all its questions.

then.

The bear apprentice nodded emphatically: "Sure!" (If you want to learn, teach me! Once I've mastered it, I'll come back and beat you up... to repay you!)
Li Xuan: "?"

Don't think I didn't recognize which "bao" you said! (Angry)
"I can definitely teach you, but there's a prerequisite."

Li Xuan reached out, lifted up his bear-like apprentice who was clinging to his leg, and pulled him in front of him.

The previous second apprentice of the bear was relatively rational. His own wave power was of great significance to him, and he would definitely "respect his teacher" after learning it.

But it's hard to say about the number one apprentice of the bear.

He looks a bit like a traitor...

"Okay!" (Boss, just say the word, whatever the conditions, I'll definitely agree!)

Xiong's apprentice's words were forceful and resounding.

"really?"

Li Xuan's tone was suspicious, clearly indicating that he didn't quite believe what his number one bear apprentice had to say.

"Bah!" (Martial Arts Master Xiong, everything I'm saying is true!)

The apprentice took the initiative to swear an oath.

"Fine, my condition is that you don't use this move on me after you've learned it."

"Beh?" (Why?!)
Li Xuan was both amused and exasperated by Xiong's apprentice's reaction, and promptly flicked him on the head.

"Why learn from others and become a traitor, a disobedient disciple, right?"

Li Xuan chuckled and cursed, then looked at the approaching Flying Kick Man and asked, "This guy hasn't caused you any trouble these past few days, has he?"

"Sawa." (No, not really. He just often asks me about your weaknesses.)
Flying Kick Lang stroked his smooth head and gave Li Xuan a helpless smile.

Li Xuan: “…”

(End of this chapter)