I beg you female trainers to give me money even if you lose!

And these are not just system rewards, but also various real-world rewards, such as battle points and gym badges—which have various functions.

In addition, Gym Leaders will give challengers TMs (Move Memory Items) that allow Pokémon to learn new moves, and these are permanent.

This is why many people consider traveling to be about challenging the gyms in the region to collect eight badges.

"Ha, you seem to have quite a business mind," the young man chuckled. "Let's get to know each other."

"My name is Shunsuke. Although I don't travel much, I am interested in Pokémon battles. Recently, I have been exploring Route 1."

“That’s great. My name is Yang Xiying. You can call me Yang or Xiao Yang, I’m a novice Pokémon trainer,” Yang Xiying replied.

“Anyone who can be a Pokémon Ranger doesn’t look like a novice trainer,” Yang Xiying’s introduction made the purple-haired girl’s expression strange.

"After all, I haven't collected a single gym badge yet," Yang Xiying said, feeling like a complete newbie Pokémon trainer.

“While the number of gym badges can certainly prove one’s ability, it’s not absolute,” Shunsuke said at this moment.

"This only proves that your basic skills as a trainer are quite solid. Under normal circumstances, challenging a gym is still quite easy."

As he spoke, he opened his suit jacket, revealing several items hanging inside, all of which looked quite nice.

"...So doesn't this make you seem even more capable?"

But for Yang Xiying, one of the green objects was particularly eye-catching, because it was the green badge of Evergreen Dojo!

This thing is the gym badge that Giovanni of the Land of the Earth is in charge of, and you say it's easy... Versailles, huh?!

"Because gym badges can be obtained as long as challengers meet certain conditions," the purple-haired girl said.

PS: ...Damn, writing these transitional chapters always gets really difficult. Sorry for the late update.

NO.80 Ingratitude... That's not right, is it?

"Meeting specific conditions?"

Yang Xiying was taken aback. At that moment, he also remembered that most of the badges Ash Ketchum collected in the early stages of the Pokémon anime were given away as gifts.

—After all, that child didn't demonstrate the strength required to earn the badge.

However, that's just an anime. He hasn't really learned about gym challenges in real life, but he's heard that the rewards are very generous.

As a result, Crimson and Green obtained a lot of move learning devices. According to Green, what he wanted most was the move learning device from Evergreen Dojo.

—Because that move is extremely powerful.

"Yes, Mr. Shunsuke, what level did you choose to challenge the dojo?"

The purple-haired girl nodded in response, then turned her gaze to the young master, whose response was perfectly natural.

"Of course, it's level one. It would be quite difficult for me to fight a gym leader, and for me, collecting badges is enough."

For him, Pokémon is more of a recreational activity, after all, he still has a family business to inherit.

"...So the dojo challenges have different levels of difficulty?" Yang Xiying raised an eyebrow and asked subconsciously.

"You do sound like a novice trainer when you say that," the purple-haired girl said with a strange expression. This question was a bit naive.

"The difficulty of gym challenges is generally divided into three levels," she said, but she also explained, "The first level is the easiest to get badges at."

"Because at this level, you don't need to challenge the Gym Leader; you only need to challenge the Pokémon Trainer who guards the Gym."

"By defeating those trainers in a row, you can obtain the Gym Badge. Level 2 is to have a Master Duel with the Gym Leader at Level 30."

"And if you win, the gym leader will give you a unique move learning device for that gym, like the Evergreen Gym."

"After winning, you will receive a move learning device called Dig, and Level 3 is a Master Duel with the Gym Leader at Level 50."

"After winning, you will receive a move learning device called Earthquake. If you challenge the three difficulty levels right away, you can get all three rewards."

“I see,” Yang Xiying nodded subconsciously, “Digging and Earthquake are both very powerful ground-type moves.”

"Yes, when I challenge gyms, I always aim for the highest level, so that it's easier for my Pokémon to learn moves."

The purple-haired girl nodded. "Take Dig and Earthquake as an example again. In fact, many Pokémon are qualified to learn these two skills."

However, many Pokémon cannot learn these skills by leveling up, which requires the help of Pokémon Trainers.

However, it is difficult to unleash the full power of a move by learning it on your own; it requires a lot of time and effort to master it.

If you don't want to do that, then you can only rely on a move learner, which contains the understanding of skills from experienced trainers.

"However, with my current level, I can only challenge level two. But one should not be too ambitious."

"I'll challenge all the Level 2 gyms first before considering the others. Right now, I'm only missing the Level 2 gym in Viridian City."

"So you've collected seven gym badges?" Yang Xiying raised an eyebrow. "That's pretty impressive."

"Oh, this young lady's skills are truly admirable," the young man said with an expression of appreciation. "May I ask your name?"

He also felt it was necessary to get to know them. His elders had taught him that when encountering strong people outside, he should try to make friends with them.

"My name is Kanako, and I am a Pokémon Trainer from Pewter City. I am currently collecting eight Gym Badges in preparation for the Indigo League."

"Now I only need to get the green badge from Viridian City, so I'm temporarily staying at the Pokémon Center in Viridian City."

"Because Mr. Sakaki won't be back until the middle of the month, and we need to wait for him?" Yang Xiying asked subconsciously, and the other person nodded.

"Yes, so if you want to collect gym badges, I don't recommend starting with Viridian City," she said, offering Yang Xiying a friendly reminder.

"After all, the Quartz Conference is getting closer and closer, so I suggest you go to Dark Grey City, which is north of Evergreen City, first."

"—Moreover, the Evergreen Dojo is the most difficult place in the Kanto region, starting with the easier ones and progressing to the more difficult ones."

“That’s exactly what I was thinking, so I plan to resupply in Changqing City before setting off,” Yang Xiying replied directly.

He felt uncomfortable even after just one day in this place, but judging from the time of day, it seemed he would have to stay here overnight.

"So, I'm heading to the Pokémon Center now," the Pokémon Center being a transit point for almost every trainer traveling.

They would all stay there to resupply and spend the night.

“In that case, I’ll show you the way, Yang,” Kanako said at this moment. “I’m going back to the Pokémon Center anyway.”

"Then I'll have to trouble you, Ms. Kanako."

Yang Xiying raised an eyebrow slightly. Having someone to guide her was the best thing, and the other person responded with a smile in return.

"--As long as Mr. Yang has a Pokémon battle with me later, that's fine."

"...Treating kindness with enmity, isn't that wrong?"

Upon hearing this, Yang Xiying immediately broke out in a cold sweat, because the person in front of her was also an adult female Pokémon Trainer!

—And it's beautiful too!

No! I've decided to embark on a manly, adrenaline-pumping trip! I can't possibly break my vow so soon!

“…Oh? Giving kindness in return? No wonder you’re a trainer who carries six Pokémon with you at all times,” Kanako raised an eyebrow.

"Being confident in your own abilities is fine. You don't need to worry about my feelings; just unleash your full potential."

"—I need to spar with all sorts of powerful trainers right now."

"Ah, that's not what I meant—"

Yang Xiying suddenly realized her slip of the tongue; she was afraid that if he won, the other side would have to pull out the pearl shell and fight him to the death!

—No, this does seem to be a kind of confidence...

"Hey, with six Pokémon by your side, crossing Route 1 shouldn't be difficult at all," the young master beside him said with a playful expression.

He also noticed that Yang Xiying had six Poké Balls hanging on her trainer belt, which meant that the other side had six Pokémon!

"I originally planned to rest here for a while and then go home, but I think I'll stay with you guys for a bit longer."

"Watching powerful trainers battle is also a great form of entertainment."

“Two of my teams are still developing and can’t be considered a fully formed team at all,” Yang Xiying replied with a subtle expression.

"The other Pokémon aren't very strong either," the three honest kids were all being taunted! And he wasn't planning to use Azure Glaive in Viridian City.

—Pokémon from out of town are just too eye-catching.

“It’s alright, 3 against 3 will do,” Kanako said with a meaningful smile, “and look at the way you're looking at Mr. Yang—”

"It doesn't look like he's afraid of fighting at all."

"No way, I'm a coward, okay?" Yang Xiying instantly put on a poker face. How come all women these days seem to be able to read his mind?

"...Is that so? Anyway, I'll still take you to the Pokémon Center. Once we get there, you'll naturally want to battle me."

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NO.81 What kind of torture work did you do before?

"They'll naturally challenge you to a battle when you get to the Pokémon Center?" Yang Xiying didn't quite agree with Kanako's explanation.

After all, he knew what the consequences would be if he continued like this. If he won, the other side would suffer. He had just decided to restrain himself, so how could he break his vow immediately?

Of course, you can lose to your opponent, but isn't the purpose of a battle to win?

So avoid fighting if you can. Not doing this to the other side doesn't count as forcing a fight, so going to the Pokémon Center with them isn't a problem.

He wanted to see why the other side was so certain that he would naturally seek out a fight, so he and she rode in the young master's car to the center.

Yes, because he's very interested in Yang Xiying and Kanako's Pokémon battles, he's coming along too, and he has a private car to pick him up.

Giving the two of them a ride was no problem, and Yang Xiying didn't stand on ceremony and got in the car directly; he just liked to take advantage of rich people.

However, he was destined to be disappointed if he came along, since he had quite good self-control and he said he wouldn't fight Kanako, so he didn't fight Kanako!

……

"Miss Kanako, would you like to have a Master Duel match with me?"

Surrounded by onlookers, Yang Xiying stood on the vast sports field and beckoned to Kanako in the crowd.

Well, even Yang Xiying couldn't escape the "it's actually good" phenomenon. Not long ago, they arrived at the Pokémon Center in Evergreen City.

This is a very spacious venue, which reminded Yang Xiying of the various national pavilions at the World Expo she visited when she was a child.

The Pokémon Center is semi-circular and contains various facilities, the first of which is the medical department for treating Pokémon.

There were many beautiful and sweet-voiced nurses on duty here. Looking at their indistinguishable faces, Yang Xiying thought they were clones.

Yes, this is a very famous character in the Pokémon world, Nurse Joy. Nurse Joy is her surname, and she comes from a very large family of nurses.

The women inside all looked basically the same: pink hair, curly bangs, and long hair tied into braids and buns.

It gives the impression that the author was being lazy and didn't want to draw, and Yang Xiying was even a little worried that the person who married Miss Joey would mistake her for someone else.

Besides the medical department, there's a friendly shop where you can buy all sorts of items with money or battle points.

It's high-quality, inexpensive, and fully functional, making it the best helper for travel trainers. Yang Xiying will definitely make some purchases here in the future.

Next is the inn, which will provide accommodation for people, with priority given to Pokémon trainers who are traveling, and there will even be discounts.

Kanako is staying here temporarily, and Yang Xiying also needs to check in here because Nibi City is quite far from Evergreen City.

It would take one or two hours for a Flying-type Pokémon to carry the cargo while ensuring its safety, but Yang Xiying doesn't currently have a Flying-type Pokémon.

Furthermore, it takes time to train a Pokémon to fly, so for now he can only walk.

However, this will take ten times longer, starting at a full day, and then people need to eat and replenish their supplies—

They will encounter various obstacles along the way, which will increase the time several times over. In any case, he will have to sleep outdoors today if he sets off.

—And even if you're going to sleep outdoors, you need to be fully prepared.

After checking in, it was time for dinner. Both Kanako and Shunsuke had just returned from exploring Route 1.

They both want to catch new Pokémon; Kanako wants to catch Rattata, while Shunsuke wants to help his younger sister catch a cute Pokémon.