Elf, I am really a farmer

As soon as these words were spoken, the conference room fell into an awkward silence.

Everyone looked at each other, not knowing how to respond.

You can't just say it was a backdoor deal, right? That would be embarrassing.

At this stalemate, Zhao Min took a deep breath and broke the silence.

He cleared his throat, sat up straight, and said with a serious and sincere expression:

“Inspector Hai, I recommended Wen Qi. His age is correct and he is a native of this city.

Although he is only 19 years old, he is already a high-level breeder. Not only that, he also opened an energy cube store in the city, which is very popular among trainers across the city and is extremely popular.

And since the other party has signed up, he must be able to participate, there will be absolutely no problem."

Zhao Min looked directly into Haiqing's eyes with a serious expression and spoke in a firm tone, trying to make Haiqing believe his words.

He placed his hands on the table and clenched them slightly, as if to give himself courage.

After listening to Zhao Min's explanation, Hai Qing nodded slightly, his kind smile returned to his face, and he said no more.

But no one else could know what he was thinking in his heart.

The others looked at Zhao Min as if they had seen a ghost, their hearts full of confusion.

They really didn't understand why Zhao Min supported Wen Qi so much.

In their impression, Zhao Min is not the kind of person who would easily speak for others, let alone a 19-year-old young man.

In fact, Zhao Min had his own plans in mind.

He was well aware of the close relationship between Wen Qi and Dr. Chu Feng, and from what he had learned, Wen Qi's strength should not be underestimated.

In this competition for gym leader, Wen Qi is very likely to stand out.

In comparison, he hopes that Wen Qi can get the position of gym master.

After all, Wen Qi gives people a more casual feeling, unlike those ambitious people. If he becomes the gym leader, he will surely not compete with himself for power too much.

Moreover, the other fifteen people are all from major families in the city. If these people become gym leaders, they will pose the greatest threat to him. If Wen Qi can squeeze one of them out, the pressure on his side will be much less.

Furthermore, if he did Wenqi a favor, he might even get Dr. Chu Feng's care in the future, which would always be beneficial to him.

After the meeting, everyone stood up and left the meeting room.

Zhao Min walked at the end, his steps were a little heavy, and he was still thinking about the future development of the gym and his relationship with Wenqi.

He knew very well that the changes brought about by urban upgrading were unstoppable and he had to find his own foothold in this new situation.

The other participants had different thoughts. Some were excited about the city's upgrade.

Some are already thinking about how to gain more benefits under the new power structure; others are thinking about how to maintain their status and influence in the wave of urban change.

There were only empty tables and chairs left in the entire conference room, as if silently telling what had just happened there.

Time flies like a white horse passing by, and three days are gone in a flash.

After receiving the gym competition notice from the city, Wen Qi devoted himself to preparations.

In his own courtyard, Wen Qi was surrounded by his Pokémon, with the level 58 Giant Mantis being particularly eye-catching.

Its metallic body gleamed coldly in the sun, and its huge pincers waved vigorously, as if declaring its invincibility to the world.

The level 51 earthen turtle next to it is huge and steady, its shell is as heavy as a mountain, and its eyes are firm and calm.

The level 51 Venusaur is leisurely and contented, with the flower buds on its back swaying gently, giving off a fresh scent.

The level 51 moth dances in the air, its colorful wings like a dream, creating subtle air currents as it flaps.

The level 53 goat mount has a sturdy body, its white hair fluttering in the wind, and its hooves occasionally tapping the ground, eager to try.

Wen Qi knew very well that although he still had a level 53 Arcanine, its attributes did not match the registration, so he could only rely on his companions with Bug and Grass attributes in this challenge.

However, he looked at the majestic Mantis and was certain in his heart: "With Mantis here, and it's only a 3vs3 battle, I am invincible below the King. Even if I meet a strong opponent, I still have the ultimate move of Mega Evolution. I will definitely win this battle."

Wen Qi blew a whistle, and Pidgeot swooped down from the sky and landed steadily in front of him.

Wen Qi swiftly jumped onto Pidgeot's back and gave an order: "Go to the Chunhua City Elf Association!"

The Pidgeot let out a long cry and flapped its wings to fly high.

In the air, the wind was howling, but Wen Qi's eyes were firm and his clothes were fluttering.

He secretly felt lucky that he had obtained a pilot's license after Pidgeot's evolution, which allowed him to reach the city smoothly.

Soon, Pidgeot brought Wen Qi to land in the square in front of the Elf Association in Chunhua City.

Although Wen Qi was young, he was riding an elite Pidgeot, which was quite eye-catching. However, this was the entrance of the Elf Association, and there was a lot of people. Most of the attention was attracted by the association, and not too much attention was paid to him.

Wen Qi neatly put away the Pidgeot, straightened his clothes, and walked into the Elf Association with his head held high.

Stepping into the association, Wen Qi walked along the familiar passage, his thoughts drifting back to the past.

He had registered for Pokémon before, and had dreamed of participating in age-restricted competitions at that time, but his rapid growth in strength, coupled with his casual personality, ultimately led to nothing.

Now standing on the stage of the gym competition, he felt a myriad of emotions in his heart, and a hint of self-mockery appeared on the corners of his mouth.

According to the notice, Wen Qi went to the backyard of the Elf Association to gather.

After walking through the long corridor and arriving at the backyard door, I saw a registration staff member busy at work. Next to him were several contestants in their thirties and forties queuing up to register. They knew each other and were chatting and laughing.

"Old Li, which elves are you planning to send into battle this time?"

"My Pidgeot and Crow Chief have been training for a long time, and I am counting on them. What about you?"

"I still trust my old Charizard. He has experience and a good chance of winning."

Wen Qi stood silently by and waited.

Those people glanced at him casually, and seeing that he was a young man, they mistook him for an association staff member and did not pay any attention to him.

Only two people thought Wen Qi looked familiar, as if they had seen him before, but they could not think of a solution after much thought. They just thought he was a young member of a certain family and they had met him a few times at gatherings.

After the previous person finished registering, everyone walked into the backyard together.

Wen Qi stepped forward, politely handed the invitation to the registration staff, and asked softly, "Is this the registration office for the gym competition?"

The registrar was writing with his head down. When he heard the young voice, he subconsciously looked up and was stunned for a moment.

The young face in front of him was far from the image of a contestant in his mind, and he couldn't help but wonder: "How could such a young person come to participate in the competition?"

He stared at Wen Qi, speechless for a moment.

Seeing that he was stunned, Wen Qi said directly: "This is my invitation letter, can you help me register?" Then he handed over the invitation letter.

The registrar took it woodenly, looking back and forth between the invitation letter and Wen Qi's face, full of astonishment: "This young man actually has an invitation letter!"

Wen Qi realized that it was his youth that had caused him trouble again. He glanced at the time and said anxiously, "Can you help me register first? Time is running out."

"Oh, OK, sir, I'll do it for you right away." The registrar came to his senses and started working in a hurry.

His hands were trembling slightly, and there was still disbelief in his eyes. His hand strokes were a little hurried when filling in the information, and he looked up from time to time to examine the text, as if to confirm that this was not a dream.

After a while, the registration was completed and the registration staff handed over a number plate: "This is the number plate attached to your chest."

Wen Qi took it and saw that it was number 16. He sighed inwardly, "It's still a little late."

He raised his head, thanked him sincerely, and hurried to the backyard.

The registration staff looked at Wen Qi's departing back, then looked at the registration information in his hand, feeling mixed emotions.

"Who is this young man? He is so young and qualified to participate in the competition. There must be something extraordinary behind him."

He shook his head, put aside his distracting thoughts, and continued with the work at hand. Wen Qi, full of anticipation and confidence, stepped into the backyard arena, ready to meet the upcoming challenge.

The air in the stadium seemed to be filled with a mixture of tension and excitement, foreshadowing that a wonderful battle was about to begin.