Pokémon: The Climb

Qianli knew that he had opened a training house in Yuanzhong City. Yang Yan was not surprised, but he did not think of setting his father's gym in Yuanzhong City.

At first, as he said, it was not suitable for fire Pokémon to live there. Although gym leaders usually use low-level Pokémon, they still have to step up if something important happens, so they cannot ignore the improvement of their own strength.

Secondly, in his plan, he planned to place his research institute near his father's gym. Not only is it convenient to be closer to my family, but I also want to use the institute to promote the development of the city. It is a killing two birds with one stone. But that doesn't mean he wants to keep all the important parts in one city.

Even though Yuanzhong City is currently in a period of rapid development due to the opening of ocean routes and has great potential, and there was no gym before, there are no obstacles to applying to build a new gym there, but there are no obstacles in all aspects. For long-term considerations, Yuanzhong City is really not the right choice.

However, Qianli's words served as a wake-up call to Yang Yan.

Just because Yuanzhong City is not suitable does not mean that the cities nearby it are not suitable. After all, the development of Yuanzhong City will also drive the surrounding cities to move forward together.

As the saying goes, eggs are not placed in one basket, but they can be placed closer.

If Dad fails to inherit a ready-made gym in the end, then several cities around Genaka City are worth considering.

Yang Yan then inquired with Qianli about the problems that may be encountered in the early stage of the gym's operation and wrote them down one by one.

These are valuable experiences that can help dad avoid many detours.

If a challenger hadn't come to the door, Yang Yan would have planned to ask for more advice.

"Yang Yan, let's go to the stadium together. After the gym competition is over, we can continue chatting!" Qianli suddenly invited.

Recently, apart from waiting for news about the thesis assessment and review, Yang Yan had nothing important to do, so he was not in a hurry to leave, so he followed Qianli to the venue.

I didn't see Xiao Wu. I don't know if he was busy with something or if he didn't meet Qianli's requirements to watch the battle.

Qianli is relatively strict with his apprentices. If he thinks his apprentices are not good enough, they will not be allowed to watch the gym competition early.

Although Yang Yan was accepted as an apprentice by Qian Li at first, he didn't spend much time in Chenghua Gym. When he officially studied with Qian Li, he was already considered to be somewhat capable, so he didn't experience this.

Today's challenger looks about the same age as Xiao Wu, and it is estimated that he has only been a trainer for one or two years. But to be able to meet the qualifications to challenge the Chenghua Gym, the level is still very good.

At least the battle between the two sides was quite exciting under the great pressure of thousands of miles.

"By the way, if I remember correctly, Xiaosheng should be old enough to become a trainer. He hasn't been out for so long. He must be away from the gym. Could it be that Teacher Qianli has given him permission to travel?"

While watching the battle, Yang Yan couldn't help but think of that little kid Xiaosheng.

Although Xiao Sheng's attitude towards him is not very good, Yang Yan will not argue with him because of this. Instead, he feels that with Xiao Sheng's talent, he should be able to grow into a good trainer in the future.

After all, Xiaosheng has a father who is a gym leader, and his conditions are much better than his former self. As long as he does not waste his talents, he can at least reach the level of taking over the Chenghua Gym.

However, it’s really not in line with Qianli’s teacher’s character for Qianli to allow Xiao Sheng to go out early.

I don’t know if it’s because Xiaosheng had been traveling with his sister Xiaoyao earlier.

And speaking of Xiaoyao...

Yang Yan couldn't help but recall the conversation he had with Xiaozhi.

As trainers who have been traveling for many years, it is normal for them to exchange their past experiences with each other.

Because of this, Yang Yan knew that after Xiaoyao went to Chengdu, he unexpectedly met Xiaozhi.

Even Xiaozhi's trip to Fengyuan was to a certain extent the result of Xiaoyao and Xiaosheng's guidance.

And they did travel together in Hoenn.

After hearing this, Yang Yan had only one emotion, that is, the power of correction in the world is really powerful.

He asked Xiaoyao to capture Pokémon a year in advance and start the journey. He even sent Xiaoyao and Xiaosheng to leave Fengyuan, but it still did not completely affect the development of the plot. This was something he never expected.

But this is not a big deal, or it may be a good thing that it did not change the plot.

Suddenly, Qianli's voice interrupted his thoughts.

"What are you thinking about? So entranced."

Only then did Yang Yan come to his senses, it turned out that the gym competition was over.

"Is it possible that the strength of that young man just now aroused your interest? Don't tell me, although he is not as good as you before, he is indeed a good prospect."

"Today's young people are indeed getting more and more powerful." Yang Yan nodded and affirmed.

"The world is progressing, and future trainers will definitely become stronger and stronger, but it's too 'sad' for you to feel sad so early. This is not the 'Yang Yan' I know!" Qianli teased.

"Teacher Qianli is not worried about being surpassed. Does he think Xiaoyao and Xiaosheng will not be worse than their peers?"

Qianli was surprised, "Do you know the situation of their siblings?"

"I met Xiaozhi when I was in Hezhong and learned a little bit from him."

"So that's it, it's Xiaozhi," Qianli fell into memories and sighed: "That was also a very talented child. By the way, you said you met him when he was in Hezhong, then he was You just finished challenging the United League, how was your result?"

"Xiao Zhi said he stopped at the top 8." Yang Yan replied.

Qianli frowned slightly, "The top 8... I remember correctly, he was also in the top 8 in the Caiyou Conference. Two years have passed and there has been no progress. It shouldn't be."

Yang Yan also felt that it was a bit outrageous, but it was the truth.

Then Qianli seemed to think of something, "Isn't that kid Xiaozhi using the Pokémon he conquered in Hezhu to participate in the battle? If so, then the top 8 is considered a good result."

"But he keeps doing this. I don't know when he will win the league championship..."

If he calculated it this way, Yang Yan suddenly felt that Xiaozhi was not that important and "waste".

After all, even Yang Yan himself couldn't guarantee that he would be able to successfully reach the top 8 if he used Pokémon that were newly captured within a year to participate in the league competition.

Of course, he was talking about himself when he first debuted.

Because when he won the Kalos League championship, it was two or three years after his debut.

If Xiaozhi shows the Pokémon he conquered in the Kanto region and joins the Hinoki Tournament in Unova, it is not impossible for him to win the championship.

After all, the overall level of that conference was a bit subpar.

While asking Chisato for advice, he was enjoying the gym competition.

The day passed quickly, and Yang Yan, who had enjoyed two sumptuous meals in the afternoon and evening, finally did not agree to stay and chose to go home.

After Yang Yan leaves.

Mitsuko pulled Qianli mysteriously and asked in a low voice: "Dear, have you ever asked Yang Yan about that child?"

"Which aspect?" Qianli pretended to be deaf and dumb.

"What else could it be? Don't pretend like me!" Mitsuko said angrily.