The strongest gym leader starts by beating up Gary.

[Soul Sand: Sand left behind after Sandcastle's death. It enhances a Pokémon's affinity for the Rock type and also increases a Rock Pokémon's Spirit Power.]

In terms of rarity alone, Soul Sand is even more valuable than Permanent Evolution Stone.

When presented with a gift, Fang Yuan accepted it without hesitation.

But when the other party handed him a letter of understanding, Fang Yuan just chuckled and said...

"Your young master left in a hurry and forgot to leave anything behind. We agreed on ten million in cash, two sets of regular evolution stones, and ten skill discs."

Upon hearing Fang Yuan's request, even the well-informed old butler couldn't help but widen his eyes in astonishment.

"Master Fang? What are you doing...?"

"What? You're unwilling to give it? Then how about this letter of understanding?"

Mentioning the letter of understanding, the old butler could only grit his teeth and say...

"Okay, don't worry, our Meng family is not that kind of family. Of course we will pay the money that the young master owes."

Watching a small cart full of resources being delivered to the Songzao Dojo's warehouse, and seeing the long list of numbers on his bank card, Fang Yuan said with satisfaction.

"not bad."

The old butler quickly handed over a letter of understanding.

"Master Fang, please sign here."

Looking at the letter of understanding handed over by the old butler, Fang Yuan smiled slightly. Under the shocked gazes of Qiao Yixue, Xiao Mao, Xiao Wen, and the others, Fang Yuan casually tore the letter of understanding into pieces.

"What he just did was merely compensation he deserved for attacking the dojo. As for forgiveness?"

"You want to reach a settlement with someone who wanted to attack me? I'm telling you, it's never going to happen!"

"Xiao Mao! Show the guest out!"

Hearing Fang Yuan's domineering retort, Xiao Mao's face immediately lit up with excitement.

"Okay, Master!"

Looking at the old butler in front of him, Xiao Mao said without any politeness.

"Get out! You're not welcome at Matsuzō Dojo!"

"you!......"

The old butler's expression changed drastically as he looked at the torn-up letter of understanding. Just as he was about to say something, he was like a duck with its throat being choked, unable to utter a word for a long time.

This was all because he recognized Xiao Mao's identity at a glance.

"You...you are Professor Oak's grandson?!"

"Wait, why are you at the Matsumo Dojo?"

"Whether I'm at the Songzao Dojo or not is none of your business. Get lost!"

When it comes to dealing with these bullies who prey on the weak, Shigeru knows exactly how to handle them. He quickly and easily kicked the old butler out of the Matsuzo Dojo.

After kicking out the old butler, Xiao Mao quickly reverted from his spoiled brat persona back to his original self, grinning at Fang Yuandao.

"How was it, Master? Did I do a good job?"

Chapter 20 A纨绔子弟 (spoiled brat)? A conspiracy lurking in the shadows!

Looking at Xiao Mao, who was eager to take credit, Fang Yuan smiled first, then changed the subject.

"You did a good job, but look at this gym attack. In the end, you still couldn't help. Keep training hard, at least train your Wartortle to evolve."

"And this year's Kanto League tournament, if you don't win the championship, don't ever say you're my disciple again!"

Hearing Fang Yuan's words, Xiao Mao's smile faded, and his expression became serious.

"Don't worry, Master! This year's Kanto League championship is a piece of cake for me!"

.......

Seeing that Fang Yuan seemed completely unaffected by the incident, Qiao Yixue breathed a sigh of relief and thought to herself.

"Fortunately, at least my identity wasn't exposed."

But as the saying goes, what you fear most is what comes to pass. As soon as Qiao Yixue turned around, she saw Fang Yuan walking up to her and saying something.

"Oh, by the way, Miss Joy, isn't it because of me that many Pokémon were injured at the Pokémon Center and we're short-staffed?"

"When I was at the Pokémon Academy, I graduated with a perfect score in Pokémon Healing. I'll go help out at the Pokémon Center too."

Upon hearing Fang Yuan's words, Qiao Yixue immediately shook her head vigorously.

Because the real Nurse Joy from Matsumo City is still at the Pokémon Center, Fang Yuan would definitely expose himself if he went there.

Qiao Yixue quickly refused.

"No...no need, the Pokémon Center isn't very busy right now..."

"I think I still need to go once."

Seeing Fang Yuan closing in step by step, cold sweat immediately dripped down Qiao Yixue's forehead.

“Ah…”

"Master Fang, you go ahead with your work, I'll be leaving now!"

A smile appeared on Fang Yuan's lips as he watched Qiao Yixue flee in disarray.

Looking at Fang Yuan like this, Xiao Mao felt very unfamiliar, so he asked Xiao Wen, who was standing next to him, "..."

"Sister Xiaowen, did Master know Miss Joey from Songzao City before? And this Miss Joey's strength is terrifying."

Putting aside everything else, Xiao Mao's eyesight is many times better than Meng Hua's, who came to challenge him.

Watching Qiao Yixue flee in disarray, Xiaowen's expression became somewhat subtle, and then she uttered a piece of news that shocked Xiaomao.

"She shouldn't be Miss Joey from Matsuzamo City."

Xiao Mao suddenly felt like his brain had crashed, and then he said...

"She's not Miss Joy from Matsuzamo City? That's impossible. How could the Joy family's identity be faked?"

Xiaowen looked at Xiaomao and said with a hint of helplessness.

"Who told you she wasn't Miss Joey? She is Joey, but she's definitely not your average Joey."

"Who from a small town could own a Chansey that's almost at the top of Elite Four level?"

Upon hearing Xiaowen's words, Xiaomao immediately realized what she meant and said...

"Hmm... that seems true. To have this level of strength at this age is definitely the mark of a genius, even within the Joey clan."

Gary isn't a hot-blooded idiot like Ash. It's just that Gary has seen too many powerful trainers and has temporarily forgotten that a trainer at the peak of the Elite Four level is a treasure no matter where they are.

It's impossible to be Miss Joey in a small town.

Just then, Fang Yuan walked in. Xiao Mao was about to tell Fang Yuan what he had discovered when he heard Fang Yuan say...

"That Qiao Yixue just now must be a gym examiner sent by the League."

Xiao Mao was even more shocked at this point and said...

"Really? The Joy Clan as gym examiners? This is unprecedented!"

Seeing Xiao Mao's shocked expression, Fang Yuan said without any surprise...

"That's easy to guess, isn't it? With the dojo exam approaching, a very strong Miss Joy has come to the dojo in hiding. Who else could she be but the examiner?"

Hearing Fang Yuan's analysis, Xiao Mao found it increasingly reasonable and exclaimed in amazement.

"As expected of Master, this guess is indeed very reasonable."

Fang Yuan simply smiled as he looked at Xiao Mao, who was filled with admiration.

In fact, Fang Yuan was able to guess Qiao Yixue's identity not only because of these reasons, but also because he remembered that there was such a Miss Qiao Yi in the animation.

What impressed Fang Yuan even more was that in the anime, this Nurse Joy was not only a gym leader, but she also possessed the legendary Pokémon, Latias!

That's the legendary phantom spirit, the famous guardian of the water city.

You should know that Fang Yuan has been in the world for more than ten years and has never seen a divine beast in person.

Fang Yuan took a deep breath and said

“Joey Snow..…”

At this moment, Xiao Mao looked at Fang Yuan and said somewhat nervously.

"Master, since Joyce is the dojo examiner, did we pass the dojo exam?"

Faced with Xiao Mao's question, Fang Yuan could only helplessly shrug and say...

"I don't know either, but judging from the fact that she's willing to stand up for the dojo, she probably has a good impression of me."

"But..."

Fang Yuan looked at the eight-figure bank card in his hand and the small cart full of various resources in the warehouse, and said with a smile.

“The league’s funding isn’t that important anymore.”

After acquiring the resources, Fang Yuan did not simply pile them up in the warehouse.

All three permanent evolution stones turned into Mudkip, floating bubbles, and Larvitar's food.

As for the Soul Sand, it was intended to be reserved for Yukira, to be used by Yukira once Yukira's physical condition reached the required level.

This is not because Fang Yuan is biased and doesn't give any to Bangiras.

Rather, it's because of Tyranitar's level that ordinary items cannot improve Tyranitar in the slightest.

As for Xiao Mao and Xiao Wen, Fang Yuan gave each of them two evolution stones and a TM disc as a reward for this matter.

Although Fang Yuan knew they probably didn't lack these things, as the owner of the museum, he couldn't skimp on what he was supposed to provide.

After receiving the reward from Fang Yuan.

Although Xiao Mao didn't say a word, his special mission progress increased by 5%, and he was only 5% away from the next stage reward (2 evolution potions).

.........

"Master, are we still taking on dojo battles this afternoon?"

Hearing Xiao Mao's question, Fang Yuan revealed a mysterious smile and said...

"We have other things to do this afternoon."

"Other things?"

Xiao Mao and Xiao Wen both looked at Fang Yuan with some curiosity.

At this moment, a glint of shrewdness flashed in Fang Yuan's eyes.

"Do you really think that the heirs cultivated by these families who have been rooted in the alliance for many years are all idiots?"

"Master, you mean, that guy during the day...?"

"If I'm not mistaken, that guy was probably just a spy sent out to gather intelligence."

Fang Yuan's words shocked Xiao Wen and Xiao Mao, leaving them stunned and speechless for a long while before they came to their senses.

"Master? Are you serious?"

"That's right, Master. And if he's just a spy, why would he place such a huge bet? What do we do that's worth them going to such lengths for?"

Hearing Xiao Mao and Xiao Wen's questions, Fang Yuan looked around the entire Songzao Dojo, then took a deep breath and said...

"If I'm not mistaken, their target is the Matsumo Dojo itself."

"Screech!!"

Upon hearing Fang Yuan's words, both Xiao Mao and Xiao Wen couldn't help but gasp in shock.

This is actually a conspiracy targeting the entire Matsumo Dojo?!

In that instant, Xiao Mao and Xiao Wen felt goosebumps rise on their skin, their eyes filled with a mixture of excitement and nervousness.

At this moment, Xiao Mao also realized what was happening and said...

"Oh, I understand, Master. So you haven't used Tyranitar all this time because you wanted to hide your strength?"

"Besides a very few challengers, only you know that I have information about Bangiras, so Bangiras will be an ace up my sleeve!"