The strongest gym leader starts by beating up Gary.

"Are you still a qualified curator?"

"Do you believe I'll report you to the league?!"

Looking at the chattering women, Fang Yuan gave them a cold glance and said...

"Anyone who says another word is out of the dojo!"

Fang Yuan's voice echoed throughout the dojo.

On Fang Yuan's chest, a hand-embroidered pattern resembling the Songzao Dojo gleamed golden in the sunlight.

Upon seeing the embroidery, the girl realized that the person standing in front of them was no ordinary person, but a true Gym Leader of the League!

If Fang Yuan tells them to get out, they have to get out.

If they really anger Fang Yuan, it's not impossible that Fang Yuan, as the gym leader, could strip them of their trainer qualifications.

"The battle between Pokémon begins the moment both sides enter the arena!"

"This is a Pokémon battle! Not a turn-based game! If someone doesn't even understand this basic principle, they don't deserve to be a trainer!"

Fang Yuan's last words struck Xiao Mao like a thunderbolt right between the eyebrows.

Fang Yuan actually wanted to say that if it were an encounter in the wild, that would be an even more terrifying battlefield, but after looking at the group of newcomers present, he didn't say anything more.

Xiao Mao watched as Fang Yuan slowly raised his head and said...

"Master Songzao, what's your name?"

Fang Yuan looked at Xiao Mao and said slowly.

"My name is... Fang Yuan."

"Mutant uses rockfall."

No sooner had Fang Yuan uttered his name than he immediately ordered Mudkip to continue its attack!

Several stones slammed heavily onto Wartortle's head, knocking the already drowsy creature unconscious.

Seeing this, everyone present, from the cheerleaders to Xiaowen, couldn't help but twitch at the corner of their mouths.

Xiao Mao was also taken aback, but then he quickly came to his senses and said...

"That's right! That's how battles should be. As long as the battle isn't over, don't let anything distract you!"

"That's right, now that's starting to look like a trainer."

Fang Yuan finally found Xiao Mao a little more agreeable now.

At the same time, as soon as he finished speaking, Fang Yuan immediately ordered Mudkip to launch an attack.

Looking at the Snorlax already fast asleep, Gary could only sigh and then recall the badly injured creature into its Poké Ball.

"A wise choice nonetheless."

Fang Yuan gave a lukewarm comment.

Xiao Shigeru hesitated for a moment, looking at the Poké Ball at his waist, before taking out a Poké Ball and...

"Go, Big Crab!"

[Pokémon: Kingler]

【Level: 14】

[Qualification: Medium]

[Skills: Bubble, Impact, Clamp, Sword Dance.....]

Seeing this fairly large clawed crab, Fang Yuan raised an eyebrow and said...

"It's quite rare to see someone who can even do sword dance."

Xiao Mao stared at Fang Yuandao in shock.

"You actually managed to tell that the giant crab can perform a sword dance?"

It's no wonder that Shigeru was so shocked, because he wanted to judge with the naked eye whether a Pokémon had mastered a certain skill.

This is an eye skill that can only be barely mastered by those who have reached the level of an Elf Doctor.

Xiao Mao looked at Fang Yuan, and he couldn't understand how this boy, who looked about the same age as him, could have the same eyesight as his grandfather.

Fang Yuan did not answer Xiao Mao's question, and his face remained expressionless.

But at this moment, Xiao Mao felt his scalp tingling. Although Fang Yuan had only sent out a Mudkip, the psychological pressure it brought to Xiao Mao had surpassed that of any opponent in history!

Looking at the bubbles floating in front of him, Xiao Mao gritted his teeth and said...

"Giant Crab! Sword Dance!"

Upon hearing Xiao Shi's words, the giant crab waved its pincers without hesitation and performed a mysterious dance.

The giant crab's pincers have become even sharper! Its attack power has doubled!

Correspondingly, the giant crab that was hit by the yawn also became drowsy.

Xiao Mao knew that his chances of winning depended on this move!

"Big Crab! Use Pinch!"

The giant crab brandished its incredibly sharp pincers and charged at the Mudkip.

Fang Yuan frowned as he watched the giant crab use Sword Dance.

Because after using Swords Dance, the Krabby Patches will definitely have the attack power to kill Mudkip in one hit.

But Fang Yuan glanced at the situation on the field and immediately thought of a way to break the deadlock!

Mudkip made a sound, which immediately reduced Kingler's attack power. However, at the same time, Kingler charged right in front of Mudkip, leaving it with no room to dodge.

Xiao Mao clenched his fist excitedly and said...

"Go, Big Crab! Don't let him escape!"

Seeing the Mudskipper with nowhere to retreat, Fang Yuan smiled.

Just as the pincer blades were about to strike, Fang Yuan made a command that shocked everyone.

"Mutant, withstand the attack, then use Double Strike!"

Chapter 4: Obtaining the Quasi-Legendary Spirit Egg, Time to Take on Disciples?

"what?!"

When Xiao Mao heard that Fang Yuan had actually commanded Mudkip to use Double Payback, he stared in shock.

Little Gary didn't have Fang Yuan's system or the eyesight of a Pokémon professor, so he naturally couldn't have imagined that Mudkip would actually repay him double.

"Stop it! Big Claw Crab!"

Although Shigeru shouted with all his might, the attack that the giant crab had already launched was not so easy to retract.

The giant crab's pincers slammed shut with a whooshing sound, and the Mudkip, caught in the grip, let out a painful whimper.

Faced with the combined attack of increased power, Mudkip was instantly severely injured, but thanks to the call it had just made, Mudkip still had a sliver of strength left, preventing it from being instantly killed.

If Mudkip isn't instantly killed, then Double Payback will return double the damage it just suffered to its opponent!

A red light exploded from the body of the water leaper, and the giant crab was sent flying backward as if hit by a battering ram, its shell crashing against the railing and leaving spiderweb-like cracks.

After being blasted into the air, the giant crab crashed heavily to the ground, its eyes turning into mosquito coil rings, rendering it unable to fight.

[Ding! Mudkip's level has increased from 8 to 9]

The Mudskipper managed to stand up, panting heavily.

However, when Mudkip saw the Krabby that had lost its fighting ability, he was overjoyed. He actually defeated a powerful enemy with Fang Yuan's command, which made Mudkip's favorability towards Fang Yuan soar.

Seeing this, Fang Yuan didn't hold back in offering his praise.

"Well done, Mudfish."

Just then, Mudkip's aura surged again, and a blue halo suddenly appeared on its body. Water droplets in the surrounding air began to converge on it, forming a spiral water ring.

Mudkip successfully activated its ability Torrent, increasing the power of Water-type moves by 50%.

Seeing this, Xiao Mao was completely stunned.

A perfectly favorable situation collapsed instantly because of a single move that resulted in a double blow.

Not only did it fail to defeat Mudkip, it also rendered Kingler unable to fight and activated Mudkip's special ability, boosting its combat power to a new level.

Xiao Mao looked at the Mudkip in the center of the arena, hesitated for a moment, and then said...

"Go for it, my sweetheart!"

Shigeru sent out Wartortle again.

Xiao Mao believed that with Wartortle's defensive capabilities, it would have no problem holding out until it woke up. Once Wartortle defeated Mudkip, the battle could return to a 2v2 situation, and he might not be without hope!

Fang Yuan, however, instantly saw through Xiao Mao's thoughts and smiled slightly.

"Trying to bully Mudkip because it doesn't have any powerful Water-type moves?"

"TMs are valuable, but our Matsumo Gym isn't that poor."

On the panel that Shigeru couldn't see, Mudkip's skill bar contained a skill that was completely out of its league: Waterfall!

As one of the few physical damage-dealing skills in the water element, a Waterfall TM costs at least a million.

Under Fang Yuan's command, waves surged beneath the water leaper!

Although it wasn't very skilled yet, Mudkip used the churning water to punch Wartortle in the face!

Wartortle has been severely injured again!

When the water receded, Wartortle was lying on the ground, unable to fight.

......

The atmosphere at the scene was deathly silent. Both Xiao Mao and his cheerleading girlfriends were pale.

They couldn't believe that their little Shigeru had been defeated by a Mudkip that was still a beginner.

As Xiao Mao looked at the battlefield, he felt a sudden darkness before his eyes and almost fainted.

Xiao Mao has been in the industry for almost three months, and this is the first time he has suffered such a cruel defeat. This has dealt an unprecedented blow to the proud Xiao Mao.

Fang Yuan, however, didn't even bother to look at Xiao Mao, and yawned.

"Challengers, please choose a third Pokémon; otherwise, you will be disqualified."

Upon hearing Fang Yuan's words, Xiao Mao dug his fingers deep into his palm, blood seeping from under his nails, yet he remained oblivious. He mechanically tugged at the corners of his mouth, a smile more painful than a grimace that silenced the cheerleaders.

Gary hadn't made any preparations for the battle against the Pinewood Gym in Australia beforehand, and now he couldn't find a single Pokémon suitable for battle.

Xiao Mao slowly raised his hand, almost squeezing out a few words through clenched teeth.

"I... give up."

[Ding! Congratulations, host, for defeating the first challenger. You have received a reward: a random pseudo-legendary Pokémon egg.]

Upon hearing the system voice in his mind, Fang Yuan finally showed a genuine smile.

'A pseudo-legendary Pokémon egg!' Acquired!

At this moment, Fang Yuan had no time to look at Xiao Mao; he just wanted to get back to his room quickly and check on his spirit egg.

Seeing Fang Yuan about to leave, Xiao Mao staggered to his feet, saying with resentment...

"Why? We're clearly the same age, and I can't possibly have fewer resources and less education than you, but..."

"But why is there such a big gap between us?"

Seeing Xiao Mao's almost broken Dao heart, Fang Yuan said without hesitation...

"Because I am a trainer, and you..."

Fang Yuan sized up Xiao Mao, his cheerleading girlfriend, and the sports car parked at the door, then couldn't help but sneer.

"Let's talk about this again when you've adjusted your mindset."

"Xiaowen, see the guest out!"

After saying that, Fang Yuan was too lazy to say anything more and directly had Xiao Wen kick the deeply traumatized Xiao Mao out of the dojo.