The strongest gym leader starts by beating up Gary.

"I found a Permanent Evolution Stone. If you think it's useless, I'll sell it to the League to help me pass this test."

beeping.....

The pause in the call lasted for more than three seconds for the first time.

"A permanent evolution stone? You went to steal one from the League? What type of permanent evolution stone is it? Rock-type?"

Then came the dull thud of a coconut hitting the ground, followed by a middle-aged man's furious roar.

"Wait, weren't you always so clever? Suddenly you've gone mad? You're going to trade a permanent evolution stone for a chance to pass the test?"

"Do you know how important a Permanent Evolution Stone is to a gym?! If you take this Permanent Evolution Stone and trade it with other gyms, you could easily get one or two pseudo-legendary baby Pokémon!"

"You're infuriating! You good-for-nothing! Your father isn't dead yet!"

"You're not allowed to switch! If you dare to switch, I'll beat you to death when I get back!"

Chapter 9 Shigeru: I'll fight Tyranitar?

Hearing his cheap father's angry roar on the other end of the phone, Fang Yuan nonchalantly placed his phone on the table, a knowing smile appearing on his face.

Fang Yuan took a sip of tea with great pleasure, listening to his cheap old man's furious voice, which sounded like heavenly music.

"Serves you right for running away with the elves without a word. Now you're really worried."

It took more than ten minutes before Fang Yuan's cheap father's voice gradually subsided.

"Hey? You brat, are you next to the phone? Didn't you just say you were going to make a deal? Tell me your crazy idea."

Fang Yuan then picked up the phone, cleared his throat, and said...

"It's simple. I'll keep the Permalith, but to prepare for the Gym Challenge, I'll use a previous Gym Leader Pokémon as my final choice."

Upon hearing the conditions proposed by Fang Yuan, his adoptive father thought for a moment and said...

"It's not that it's impossible; after all, we shouldn't refuse the league's funding."

"Tell me, which Pokémon do you want?"

The older gym Pokémon at the Matsuzo Gym have an average strength of over level 40, and with Fang Yuan's command skills, passing the gym challenge shouldn't be a problem.

"I want Bangiras."

On the other end of the phone, Fang Yuan's cheap father almost spat out his coconut juice.

"You're really not being polite! You said you wanted the gym Pokémon, but you just took my ace Pokémon?"

On the other end of the phone, Fang Yuan's adoptive father hesitated for a moment, but finally nodded in agreement.

"For the sake of that permanent evolution stone, Tyranitar will be temporarily stored with you."

"Thank you, old man, for giving me Bangiras."

Upon hearing this, Fang Yuan's adoptive father exploded again, practically standing on the table and roaring.

"Deposit! It's deposit! You better take good care of my Bangilas, or you'll be in for a world of trouble!"

Fang Yuan on the other end of the phone also quickly said...

"Okay, okay, it's Dad I know."

"And don't worry, I took care of Bangilas on your previous trips, so I'll make sure he's well-fed and healthy."

Fang Yuan said this aloud, but in his heart he smiled silently.

'Hey~ Once Bangilas gets here, whether or not to send him back is still up to me.'

Fang Yuan's adoptive father thought that Fang Yuan wanted to pass the test, but Fang Yuan wanted Bangiras himself!

Half an hour later, Fang Yuan smiled as he looked at the red and white Poké Ball lying in the Pokémon Teleporter.

"Welcome home."

Just then, Xiao Mao, who had just finished cleaning, walked over and looked at Fang Yuan with some curiosity, asking...

"Master, what kind of Pokémon is inside this Poké Ball?"

"Does that make you look so happy?"

"It's just a regular Rock-type Pokémon. I wanted to build a Sandstorm team, so I borrowed one."

"Borrow a Pokémon? Team Sandstorm? Hippopotamus?"

Thinking of Fang Yuan's other Pokémon's levels, Xiao Mao's eyes lit up, and he suggested...

"Master, how about letting your Pokémon battle me? I, Wartortle, have just come up with a new tactical idea."

Fang Yuan glanced at Xiao Mao silently.

Xiao Mao also had his own little scheme.

"My master's Pokémon are usually not very high level, and this borrowed 'Sand Hippowdon' isn't much stronger either. If I use the new moves that Wartortle has learned, I might be able to win!"

Fang Yuan looked at the Poké Ball in his hand and smiled with satisfaction.

"Alright, let's have a simple battle then, which will also allow me to get to know it better."

"Okay, Master, please wait a moment, I'll go prepare the battlefield right away."

Xiao Mao quickly threw the broom aside, went to the control room, and changed the battlefield to a rocky arena.

Xiao Mao touched the Wartortle's round, smooth head.

"Wartortle, this Rain Dance TM cost me half a year's allowance! We absolutely have to win this time!"

"I need to prove to my master that I, Xiao Mao, did not get to where I am today because of my status!"

Wartortle nodded vigorously, equally eager for battle.

Although it's unclear why, ever since Gary stayed at the gym, Wartortle has clearly sensed that its owner is becoming a better person.

So Wartortle also wants to repay Gary with a victory!

"Master, we are ready!"

Seeing the two men brimming with fighting spirit, Fang Yuan couldn't help but smile for some reason!

"You're really showing great spirit, Shigeru. You're starting to look more and more like a trainer."

"So, to show my respect for you, I will give it my all in this next match!"

"Come on, Master! No matter what kind of opponent we face, my Wartortle and I are not afraid!"

Fang Yuan tossed the Poké Ball, which traced a graceful arc in the air—

The Poké Ball opens, and a Tyranitar makes its grand entrance!

Its massive body crashed heavily to the ground, stirring up countless grains of sand.

【Pokémon: Tyranitar♂】

【Level: 60】

[Talent: Excellent (Physical Attack: 30, Special Attack: 29, Defense: 25, Special Defense: 28, Speed: 26, HP: 28) Total: 166]

【Characteristic: Sandstorm (creates a sandstorm upon entry)】

[Skills: Sandstorm, Dragon Dance, Earthquake, Crunch, Flamethrower, Ice Beam, Rock Smash...]

[Evaluation: A battle-hardened Tyranitar, just one step away from becoming a Champion.]

"boom--!!!"

Amidst a deafening roar, a massive, dark green shadow crashed to the ground like a meteorite.

The rocky terrain instantly crumbled, and spiderweb-like cracks spread from beneath Bangiras' feet, sending up dust that swept across the entire arena like a storm.

Xiao Mao instinctively raised his hand to block the flying pebbles, but was still forced back half a step by the shockwave.

The sandstorm arrived without warning.

In the murky yellow sand, a pair of scarlet pupils slowly lit up. Bangiras raised his head and roared, the sound waves making the chandeliers on the dojo ceiling hum.

Its thick tail swept across the ground, crushing rocks that flew like bullets.

Squirtle's pupils suddenly contracted—it sensed Tyranitar's terrifying power, and its shell began to tremble uncontrollably.

Xiao Mao's throat felt dry.

This is not a "sand hippopotamus" at all.

He's clearly an emperor amidst the sandstorm! Bangilas!

Chapter 10 Ash? The Shaking Pokémon Egg, the Pseudo-Legendary About to Happen

"Ahem~"

Because of Tyranitar's sudden appearance, Gary accidentally swallowed a mouthful of sand in shock and squatted next to the battlefield, gagging for a while before recovering.

But when Shigeru looked at the enemy's battlefield, he saw Tyranitar.

Xiao Mao desperately hoped that all of this was just an illusion.

"Master, is this the spirit you mentioned that you borrowed?"

"Yes, it feels unsafe without a strong Pokémon in the gym, so I borrowed it back."

Fang Yuan looked at the battlefield and said...

"Long time no see, Bangiras."

Tyranitar's tail slammed into the ground, kicking up a cloud of dust. When it saw Fang Yuan, a rare, human-like smile appeared in its crimson pupils.

"Master...can I surrender?" Xiao Mao desperately wanted to surrender, if only he knew that the Pokémon Fang Yuan had borrowed was...

Upon hearing Xiao Mao's voice, Fang Yuan waved his hand and said...

"It's alright. Show off your new skills. I'll make sure you don't die."

"Alright! If that's the case, then let's go!"

"Wartortle, rain!"

Upon hearing Xiao Shi's command, Wartortle closed its eyes and began using the Rain Dance move.

But as soon as Wartortle started using Rain Dance, it sensed something was wrong, even though the air usually had a high moisture content.

They can create a dark cloud simply by bringing them together.

But this time, for some reason, Wartortle tried for a long time, but it couldn't move the moisture in the air at all. It was as if the moisture was firmly held in place by something.

Wartortle opened its eyes in confusion, and just then, the sandstorm made its skin feel a stinging sensation.

Fang Yuan looked at Xiao Mao and Squirtle and said

"In a gym that specializes in weather control, you want to use Wartortle and Tyranitar to steal the weather?"

“Very thoughtful.”

Hearing Fang Yuan's barbed words, Xiao Mao scratched his head awkwardly and said...

"Master, you told me to try it out casually."

Hearing Xiao Mao's words, Fang Yuan said to Bangiras

"Alright, in that case, let Tyranitar teach Wartortle how to use Rain Dance."

Fang Yuan snapped his fingers and said

"Bangiras, pray for rain!"

Bangilas has an incredibly deep skill pool.

Furthermore, in the world of Pokémon, many Pokémon can learn some rather illogical moves, such as Woop, who has no hands, being able to learn Ice Punch.

For example, Groudon can learn Aerial Flight (the famous internet celebrity couldn't fly and suffered a house collapse (;'??Д??`)).

As soon as Fang Yuan finished speaking, the sandstorm stopped instantly, and the sand swirling in mid-air seemed to lose its power and fell to the ground.

A drop of rain falls.

The next second, a torrential downpour began in the rocky area, but for some reason, despite the rain, Wartortle felt as if the moisture in the air was pushing it away.

This strange feeling left Wartortle completely baffled.