Pokémon: I just became a Gym Leader, and Cynthia proposed to me.

Chapter 11: Becoming Stronger Starting with Love?

Thinking about it, Li Shuwen shook his head again. How could he assume that the pretty girl in front of him was a good friend he met online just because of a single sentence?

Given that one is male and the other is female, it's more likely that Bai Cai is Cynthia than that Bai Cai is a close friend.

Seeing the changes in Li Shuwen's expression, Cynthia's heart was pounding.

"Shuwen, would I have the honor of observing how the Veiled Gym trains Fighting-type Pokémon?"

Li Shuwen was taken aback. He hadn't expected that Bai Cai, a history scholar, would be interested in training Pokémon at a gym.

Li Meining was very excited. "Silly brother, Bai Cai doesn't want to know how to train Pokémon at the gym. She clearly wants to know about you!"

Say you agree!

Li Shuwen nodded. "Of course, no problem. Please follow me."

Li Shuwen first took Cynthia to the Veilgate Gym's Pokémon storage room and retrieved Machop, Machoke, and Strength.

"Because my father was rather irresponsible, the number of Pokémon in the Veilgate Gym was relatively small, but each one was trained quite well, especially Machamp."

"As my father's ace, he can use both Thunder Punch and Ice Punch at the same time. I'll let Might show you in a bit."

Hirona nodded. She had heard Li Shuwen complain about how irresponsible his father was and how much he loved his mother during their conversation.

"That sounds really exciting."

Li Meining pouted and explained, "This special technique of using both lightning and ice punches simultaneously was actually achieved through my brother's help in training Super Strength; it has nothing to do with Dad."

"Dad is too greedy. He wants Machamp to use Thunder Punch, Ice Punch, and Fire Punch at the same time. He's just making things difficult for Machamp."

"Although Machamp has four arms, it only has one head. How can it handle so many skills?"

Cynthia smiled. "I didn't expect Shuwen to be such a genius at breeding Pokémon."

Li Shuwen shook his head modestly, "Compared to true geniuses, I am nothing, just like Miss Cynthia who is now famous in the Sinnoh region."

"We're both 18, but she's already one of the Elite Four, while I'm having trouble even inheriting the dojo."

When you replace a gym leader, the league will send someone to assess the trainer.

Although it may not necessarily be Miss Joy who brought Latias.

But the examiners are certainly not lacking in ability.

Li Shuwen would only have the confidence to apply for a change of gym leader if he could at least evolve Heartscale into Kommo-o.

Cynthia smiled enigmatically. "What, do you like Cynthia a lot?"

Li Shuwen nodded. "Her Pokémon training and on-the-spot command are both excellent, and they are very worthy of analysis and learning. If one day I can reach her current level..."

"I'd probably laugh myself awake in my dreams."

Cynthia was inwardly delighted, but her expression remained unchanged. "Really... that exaggerated?"

Li Meining covered her face with her hands and said, "My brother, how could you mention another girl in front of one girl, and even praise her?"

"Let's hurry up and get to training! Riolu and I can't wait!"

Li Shuwen nodded, "Okay." He had a feeling that his younger sister was acting strange today.

The three arrived at the training ground, and Li Shuwen released the entire set of Arm Strength, Mighty Strength, and Super Strength, as well as his Heartscale Treasure.

"This Jolteon is my Pokémon. Once Jolteon evolves, I will apply to change the trainer of the Veilgate Gym."

Heartscale Pokémon, this is the Heartscale Pokémon that can use Dragon Dance.

He always brags to her online; Cynthia wants to see just how amazing Heartscale is.

Cynthia bent down and touched the heart-shaped scale on the head of the Heartscale.

She praised gently, "You've taken good care of this Scaled Baby. I can feel how much it likes you."

"Judging from his condition, he is not far from evolving. What you lack may just be an opportunity. Perhaps you can let Heartscale Pokémon battle with other Pokémon."

Li Shuwen looked at Cynthia and said, "Cowboy, you even know anything about Pokémon breeding?"

Cynthia's hand, which was stroking the lepidopter, froze. She forced a smile and said, "I know a little bit. I have a trainer friend who often shares her trainer experiences with me."

"After listening to her talk a lot, I've learned a little bit myself."

I see...

Cynthia glanced at Riolu, which Li Meining had just released, and a sudden idea struck her.

"My friend also has a Lucario, and I've heard her share some tips and experiences on raising Lucarios. Would you like to hear them, Meining?"

"Of course I do," Li Meining pouted. "Every time I ask my brother how to become stronger, he tells me to read more books."

Cynthia walked up to Riolu and stroked it as well. "Its fur is shiny and its muscles are firm. Minnie, you've taken good care of Riolu."

Li Meining chuckled, "It's all thanks to my brother. He said it's some kind of muscle-building and bone-strengthening granules that will make Riolu stronger."

Why haven't I heard Shuwen mention muscle-building and bone-strengthening granules online?

Judging from Jangmo-o and Riolu, and even the Machamp evolution group, Li Shuwen's breeding skills are outstanding, but why hasn't Jangmo-o evolved yet?

Cynthia was actually quite puzzled. Was it because her best friend was too introverted?

After all, raising Pokémon requires not only technical skills but also, and more importantly, emotional support.

You can't expect your best friend to fall in love before you can evolve your Heartscale Pokémon, can you?

It seems to be true; love can have a terrifyingly amplifying effect on a person's soul.

"I don't need to talk about the technical aspects anymore, I'll just talk about the mental aspect. Riolu needs enough affirmation and support from its trainer, so that Riolu can feel the power from your heart."

"By making Riolu resonate with your Aura during regular training and battles, it can become stronger and even evolve."

Cynthia reached out and placed her hands on Li Meining and Riolu's heads, "Follow your hearts."

"Okay, I understand."

After Cynthia finished instructing her younger sister, Li Shuwen said to Guai Li:

"Strength, please demonstrate how to use Thunder Punch and Ice Punch simultaneously."

The monstrous strength nodded, its two left hands crackling with lightning, its two right hands enveloped in frost, and its four hands clenched into fists.

In the blink of an eye, he threw over a hundred punches at the air in front of him.

After demonstrating the simultaneous use of Thunder Punch and Ice Punch, Machamp also thoughtfully demonstrated four Thunder Punches, four Ice Punches, and four Fire Punches.

Even though Mighty has four arms, when using his skills, he usually only concentrates his energy on one arm.

Cynthia clapped approvingly, "The energy gathered by four hands is not much less than that used by a single hand. The combined power of four hands is at least ten times greater."

Li Shuwen nodded, his eyes also full of appreciation, "I didn't expect that you, Bai Cai, could discern the combat power of this move after only one look."

Cynthia paused in her clapping. Damn it, she unconsciously picked up her battle habits and started analyzing the Pokémon in front of her.

No, I can't stay here any longer.

Otherwise, not only will her identity as Cynthia be exposed, but it feels like even the fact that she is the Shark Warrior will be revealed.

I need to find a chance to slip away.