Chapter 17

018: Fire Cloud Gym Leader, Senior Wang Tao!

Just then, homeroom teacher Wang Yubo walked into the classroom.

"Su Yu, come out with me for a moment."

Calling Su Yu out, Wang Yubo couldn't help but chuckle.

"Even I didn't expect that a single match yesterday could stir up such a huge storm."

"Our mentors have already held a meeting and decided that you should focus on preparing for the Spirit Exam. Other students are strictly forbidden from disturbing your training."

"So you don't need to worry; just act as if nothing happened."

Su Yu nodded upon hearing this.

If the school could handle it, that would be for the best.

"By the way, there is one more thing I called you out for: the school has invited a Gym Leader to provide training for you all."

"Because a Gym Leader's energy is limited, they can only teach a few people, and you are one of them."

"Pack up and get ready to come with me to the Battle Hall to take a look. He is waiting there."

Hearing Wang Yubo's words, Su Yu was startled.

He hadn't expected the school to be so bold this year as to invite a Gym Leader directly.

One must know that below the Heavenly King rank, there are the Gym Leaders.

These Gym Leaders are practically the backbone of the Xia Kingdom.

Every one of them possesses formidable strength and is usually extremely busy.

To be able to invite such a leader over, the school must have paid a significant price.

Seeming to know what Su Yu was thinking, Wang Yubo began to explain.

"Actually, this Gym Leader is also an alumnus of our school. His name is Wang Tao, and he is the leader of the Fire Cloud Gym."

"This time, because he missed his alma mater, he was invited by the principal to be responsible for our training."

"The school didn't spend too much money."

Su Yu immediately understood; this is the benefit of educational institutions.

Many trainers they cultivate are able to give back to the school.

"Wang Tao is a Fire-type Gym Leader. Isn't your starter spirit Torchic? You can seek his experience."

Wang Yubo said earnestly.

"Opportunities to receive guidance from a Gym Leader are rare. You can even ask him for tips on raising Fire-type spirits."

Su Yu naturally nodded; he was very clear about this.

Moreover, he was currently a bit clueless about how to raise Torchic, so being able to learn from a Gym Leader was a good choice.

"Since we've finished talking, let's head out now."

After speaking, Wang Yubo led Su Yu toward the Battle Hall.

When the two arrived at the Battle Hall, several people had already gathered there.

Even Liang Wenshan, who had battled Su Yu earlier, was among them.

However, upon seeing Su Yu, Liang Wenshan's face turned pale.

Unlike Su Yu, who was a school-wide sensation, Liang Wenshan had been thoroughly nailed to the pillar of shame.

Everywhere he went, a crowd would look at him with strange eyes.

Facing this situation, he was helpless; after all, he had brought this upon himself.

At this moment, in the center of the arena, there were not only a dozen students but also Principal Yu Dong and a young man with delicate features and a gentle temperament.

The man was chatting and laughing with Yu Dong, seemingly discussing something.

Seeing Su Yu arrive, Yu Dong gestured to the man beside him.

"Wang Tao, this is the young man with great potential I told you about."

"Oh?" Wang Tao, hearing this, curiously sized up Su Yu.

Being praised by Principal Yu Dong, he must have some outstanding qualities.

Once Su Yu approached, Yu Dong began to introduce him to all the students.

"Don't let his youth fool you; the man beside me is already the leader of our Yunhai City Fire Cloud Gym."

"His name is Wang Tao, and he graduated from our Yunhai No. 1 High School ten years ago."

"He is here this time to provide you with special training so that you can shine in the exam a week from now."

"You are all students whom I believe have potential and are worth further cultivation."

Hearing the principal's introduction, the students present were all shocked.

They had noticed this man earlier, but they hadn't expected him to be a Gym Leader at such a young age!

And he was a graduate of their Yunhai No. 1 High School.

"Hello, Senior."

Students immediately began to greet him.

"Haha, hello juniors." Wang Tao smiled very gently, his temperament making people feel like they were bathed in a spring breeze.

"Hello juniors. I was invited by the principal to come here specifically to provide you all with special training."

"I hope you won't be nervous; learning as much as you can is what matters most."

"I specialize in Fire-type spirits, and most of the spirits I possess are Fire-type."

"I won't lecture much today; I'll just talk about how to achieve victory by changing the terrain when at a type disadvantage."

"Let's begin the practical battle now."

Wang Tao was decisive; after speaking a few words, he decided to start the battle.

"Come out, Vulpix!"

Wang Tao threw a spirit ball, and a Pokémon with reddish-brown fur, amber eyes, large pointed ears, and six tails appeared.

Clearly, the Vulpix had not been developed for long and was still quite young.

019: A clean battle, surprised classmates.

Su Yu checked the Vulpix's attributes.

【Name: Vulpix (Fire)】

【Gender: ♀】

【Level: LV. 9 (Novice)】

【Ability: Flash Fire (Increases the power of Fire-type moves when stamina is low)】

【Potential: Quasi-Heavenly King】

【Individual Values: HP (31), Attack (31), Special Attack (28), Defense (27), Special Defense (30), Speed (31)】

【Skills: Ember, Tail Whip, Quick Attack, Fire Spin, Sunny Day】

【Description: Although still a cub, it has six beautiful tails. As it grows, the tails will become more numerous.】

As expected of a Gym Leader's spirit; any one he pulls out has Quasi-Heavenly King potential.

"This Vulpix is a spirit I obtained not long ago; it's perfect for a demonstration."

"Which student has a Water-type starter spirit? Can you assist me with a demonstration?"

Wang Tao looked at the students below and asked.

Several students looked at each other, none speaking.

Either their starter spirits weren't Water-type, or they didn't want to go up and be used as background props.

Liang Wenshan, in the middle, saw this and raised his hand.

"Senior, my starter spirit is Water-type."

Liang Wenshan decided to be the first to go up and leave a good impression on the senior.

He also hoped to use this to wash away his reputation.

If he went up and defeated Wang Tao, perhaps his image in the school would be reversed!

Defeating a Gym Leader invited by the school—with just this title, his negative image would vanish.

"Very good, this student has commendable courage. What is your name?"