The strongest gym leader starts by beating up Gary.

Seeing Yu Longdu's melancholy expression, Fang Yuan asked with some curiosity.

"what happened."

As the saying goes, every family has its own troubles. When talking about his cousin, even the usually proud Yulongdu showed a pained expression.

"Xiaochun... doesn't want to be a gym leader."

"This kid, Tsubaki, has idolized me since she was little and wants to become a Champion or even a Champion-level trainer like me."

"Wouldn't that be nice?"

Looking at the Imperial Dragon Ferry in front of him, Fang Yuan leisurely picked up the tea brewed by Nine-Tailed Fox and took a sip.

"That's true, but Xiaochun really has limited talent."

"With her talent, she's only just right for the position of gym leader. Want to become one of the Elite Four?"

Yu Longdu gently shook his head and said...

Although the Four Heavenly Kings are called Heavenly Kings, this does not mean that their strength is only at the Heavenly King level.

For example, the Four Heavenly Kings of the Kanto region are definitely at the champion level in terms of strength.

The Four Heavenly Kings from other regions may not be as powerful as those from the Kanto region, but those who can become the Four Heavenly Kings are still among the best of the Heavenly Kings.

"That's why I've come here today, hoping that Master Fang can help me defeat Xiaochun and show her that there are strong people in the dojo too!"

"The gym leader's job is not to play house with those novice trainers every day."

Fang Yuan was actually quite interested in what Yu Longdu said.

After all, Fang Yuan genuinely liked his identity as the museum owner.

but.....

Looking at Yu Longdu's troubled expression, Fang Yuan suddenly felt that if he didn't get something out of him, he would be letting down the dignified flying-type king who had personally made the trip.

"That's possible, but Mr. Yulongdu, you can't expect me to work for free, can you?"

"After all, as you know, there's a big difference between a tutorial match and a regular match!"

Hearing Fang Yuan's words, Yu Longdu nodded.

"Of course not."

As he spoke, Yulongdu handed Fang Yuan a dragon scale.

Judging from the color and intensity, Fang Yuan guessed that it was most likely a Heavenly King-level dragon scale.

[Dragon Scale (Blue): A scale from the Elite Four-rank Kingdra. It can be used as a high-quality evolution item and is also a valuable Dragon-type material.]

Looking at the dragon scale, Fang Yuan couldn't help but think of the Seadra that had recently evolved at the Matsuzo Gym.

This dragon scale is perfect for the Seadra to complete its final evolution.

Become a noble Thorn Dragon King.

Keep in mind that Kingdra is a noble Water/Dragon type, much stronger than the 'Dragon King' in front of you.

Thinking of the Songzao Gym, Fang Yuan couldn't help but think of Ash and Gary, whom he had left at the gym.

It would be a lie to say that Fang Yuan wasn't worried.

The problem now is that if Fang Yuan wants to leave Tenno Island, he needs to defeat the cloned Pokémon commanded by Mewtwo.

Although Fang Yuan was 98% confident that he could defeat Mewtwo's clones.

However, Fang Yuan also needed to consider the possibility that Mewtwo might not be able to afford to lose and might choose to directly engage in a real-person battle with a trainer. Fang Yuan felt that he still needed a helper.

Fang Yuan felt that the Dragon King who had come to his doorstep was just right.

"The dragon scales are nice, but I still want a small promise from you, Mr. Ferry."

Upon hearing Fang Yuan's words, Yu Longdu silently nodded.

"Yes, but the demands can't be excessive."

"Don't worry, my request is not excessive at all. I just hope that Mr. Yulongdu can protect me when I'm on Tenno Island, since I did cause some trouble there."

"Oh~ you mean that second-generation trainer?" Yu Longdu wasn't completely ignorant.

Fang Yuan did not answer.

Although Yu Longdu felt that Fang Yuan was making a mountain out of a molehill, he still nodded and said...

"Don't worry, Master Fang. As one of the Four Heavenly Kings of the Kanto region and the champion of the Chengdu region, I assure you that I will protect your safety on Heavenly King Island and will absolutely not let anyone harm you."

Just after Yu Longdu finished speaking, Fang Yuan said to the people behind Yu Longdu...

"Was it recorded?"

Nine-Tails, carrying a video camera, walked up to Fang Yuan's side without him noticing.

"It's recorded."

Yu Longdu was speechless at Fang Yuan's actions.

But he still nodded.

"Master Fang, please rest assured, the Dragon Clan always keeps its word!"

"It's always better to be cautious."

Yu Longdu nodded to Fang Yuan.

"Then I'll have to trouble you, Master Fang. I've changed the order of your matches. You'll face each other in the first round of the preliminary rounds tomorrow morning."

"I hope that Master Fang will let Xiaochun know that the identity of a dojo master is also quite impressive."

"Leave it to me with confidence!"

After receiving the assurance from Yulongdu, Fang Yuan was in a good mood and nodded quickly.

"Then I'll take my leave first."

Just as Yulongdu was about to leave, Fang Yuan suddenly remembered something.

"Wait a moment. Since you're already here, how about you tell me about Tsubaki's current Pokémon, its strength, and its preferred moves?"

"After all, the more you know, the better your guidance will be, right?"

Looking at Fang Yuan's serious face, Yu Longdu's lips twitched, but he still spoke honestly.

"What you said makes sense."

"Xiaochun's strongest Pokémon right now is a level 33 Seadra, and its preferred attack method is..."

Without any qualms, Yu Longdu told Fang Yuan about his cousin.

"Then I look forward to Master Fang's wonderful performance tomorrow morning."

Fang Yuan nodded, put away his notebook, and said...

"Don't worry, I will definitely show your sister what a real gym leader is!"

Chapter 78 King Thorn Dragon Evolution, VS Little Tsubaki

After seeing off Yulongdu, Fang Yuan looked at Xiaochun's intelligence in his hand and pondered for a moment.

"Or why not just do the good deed and see it through to the end?"

If Fang Yuan sends out Mudkip, his win rate is at least 98%. Even if he uses the slightly weaker Bubble Grip, his win rate is still 80%.

Even if Fang Yuan sent out Tyranitar, who was four times weaker, he felt he had a 50% chance of winning.

But Fang Yuan always felt that this did not achieve the effect he wanted.

It also fails to reflect the characteristics of a gym leader.

Fang Yuan looked at the dragon scale in his hand and the Seadra that had recently evolved in the gym.

Fang Yuan's eyes lit up immediately.

"I think I've got a solution!"

"If I defeat Tsubaki using the Pokémon from the gym, will that make her understand what makes gym trainers special?"

Fang Yuan made up his mind and immediately put it into action.

So Fang Yuan put on his coat and headed straight to the Pokémon Center on Elite Four Island, then dialed Ash and Gary's numbers.

"You guys didn't burn down the dojo while I was away, did you?"

Hearing Fang Yuan's words, Xiao Zhi and Xiao Mao exchanged a glance and said...

"Of course, Master. With us at the dojo, you can focus on handling things outside."

"That's right, Master!"

"Then teleport the Sea Dragon over here; I need him to come and help."

"Okay Master."

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A little while later, Fang Yuan got the Seadra's Poké Ball.

"I received it. You two take good care of the house. I'll be back in two days at most. I hope you two won't disappoint me in the next two days."

"If we distribute too many badges these next few days, you'll be in for a rough time when you get back."

"Absolutely not, Master!"

After giving some pointers on Xiaozhi and Xiaoshi's training over the past two days over the phone, Fang Yuan stroked his chin and said...

"Shigeru's Wartortle is about to evolve, and Ash's Charmeleon is not far from evolving either."

"It seems like it's time to plan a trip for Ash and Gary to test their training results."

"If we don't have enough time, it would be bad if we didn't have enough badges by the time of the Alliance Conference."

Fang Yuan hung up the phone and took out the Seadra's Poké Ball.

"Sea Dragon, I wonder if you've missed me these past few days?"

Upon seeing that it was Fang Yuan, the Sea Thorn Dragon's originally sharp eyes instantly turned into a semi-circle.

"What a good kid."

Fang Yuan patted the Sea Dragon's head.

Then Fang Yuan took out the Heavenly King-level dragon scale from his pocket and said...

"So, are you ready to evolve?"

The Seadragon almost drooled when it saw the dragon scale in Fang Yuan's hand, and nodded impatiently.

At this time, the Seadra is level 26. Fang Yuan estimates that after evolving, its level should reach 28-29.

Although its level is not as high as Xiaochun's Seadra, relying on the advantage of its evolved base stats, in terms of pure raw strength, the two should be about the same.

Fang Yuan attached the dragon scale to the Sea Thorn Dragon's head, and then the light of evolution enveloped the Sea Thorn Dragon's body.

Its originally slender body immediately began to grow longer and stronger, but the most obvious change was that the scales on the Sea Thorn Dragon's head, which were originally just standing upright, began to lengthen and become more robust.

After the light of evolution dissipated, a tall and mighty Spiny Dragon King appeared in front of Fang Yuan.

In particular, the pair of deer-shaped horns of the King of Thorns constantly highlight its noble dragon bloodline.

【Spider: Kingdra♀】

【Level: 28】

[Talent: Superior (Physical Attack: 24, Special Attack: 30, Defense: 22, Special Defense: 23, Speed: 25, HP: 18) Total: 147]

[Trait: Sniper (After hitting a vital point, the skill power increases from 1.5x to 2.25x)]

[Skills: Roar, Tackle, Water Gun, Yawn, Water Cannon, Focus, Dragon Pulse, Meteor Shower, Shadow Clone]

[Carry props: None]

[Evaluation: A decent-potential Kingdra, evolved from a Champion-level dragon scale. Not only did its potential increase, but it also learned many Dragon-type moves.]

Looking at the King Thorn Dragon's stats, Fang Yuan's eyes lit up.

"It seems that the dragon scales that Yulongdu gave me are of very high quality. Not only did they activate the dragon bloodline of the Thorn Dragon King, but they also taught me the powerful dragon-type move, Dragon Star Cluster."