Chapter 306: If I leave a good review for the Sunshine Gym, can it make Teacher Yu come back sooner?

After resolving the minor episode of the Frigibax swallowing the Evolution Stone, Xiang Qingyu quickly packed his luggage, preparing to set off for Mesagoza with Champion Zhulan.

As for that Evolution Stone, Xiang Qingyu tied it to the back of the Frigibax instead.

As everyone knows, due to their body structure, almost all Dragon-type Pokémon have short arms, with very few exceptions.

Even one as powerful as Rayquaza cannot escape this law.

Letting them touch something on their own backs is simply harder than ascending to heaven.

This made Xiang Qingyu feel a little more at ease; at least for the time being, he didn't have to worry about it actually swallowing the Evolution Stone when he wasn't paying attention.

Even if it really wants to improve too much and wants to learn to unlock its own item slot like Rayquaza right after being born, it should wait until it evolves into a Baxcalibur before considering it...

Mounting his beloved Miraidon-brand motorcycle, Xiang Qingyu was just about to set off.

Just then, Nemona and Arven, who had disappeared for a while, suddenly appeared.

"Teacher Xiang Qingyu, I heard you're leaving today?"

Nemona spoke first, her words revealing a hint of reluctance.

"Yes, you have to work hard on the Victory Road next year."

Xiang Qingyu smiled slightly and patted her shoulder.

During the time the Sunshine Gym was closed, he heard that Nemona had already completed the enrollment procedures for Naranja Academy.

If nothing unexpected happens, next year she will likely follow the same path as the game's main storyline, taking a year off from school to focus on conquering the Victory Road, becoming yet another Champion-title holder in Paldea as a first-year student.

"However, during this time, besides breeding and battling, you cannot slack off on physical training either."

Xiang Qingyu had no doubts about Nemona's aptitude to become a Champion Trainer.

But he wasn't sure if she could really run across Paldea to challenge the gyms within a year.

After all, the locations of the eight gyms are quite "underworld"—two are on snowy mountains, and there are towns that can only be reached by crossing deserts and caves.

You don't feel much when playing the game, but running it yourself once will definitely make you behave...

Based on his understanding of Nemona's "small fry" physical fitness, Xiang Qingyu felt that her Victory Road journey might be quite difficult.

If it really doesn't work out, catching a Cyclizar or Corviknight for travel seems okay too.

After Nimo nodded, she looked at Qingyu with a somewhat complicated expression.

After a battle within her heart, she finally asked the question that had puzzled her for a long time—

"Teacher Xiang Qingyu, you will come back, right?"

Although most of the comments in the live broadcast room were jokes, Nemona was truly panicking.

If Teacher Xiang Qingyu were really abducted back to Sinnoh to be some "Sinnoh son-in-law," how boring would Paldea be in the future...

If it weren't for him and the Sunshine Gym, Nemona guessed she would probably still be that greenhorn who knew nothing about battling.

She wouldn't know any tactics, nor would she know how to build her own tactical style based on a Pokémon's ability.

If it were a Paldea without Teacher Xiang Qingyu, even challenging the Victory Road wouldn't feel as happy...

Although Champion Zhulan is also her idol, abducting Teacher Xiang Qingyu or something—

That is absolutely not allowed!

Noticing Nemona's expression, which was on the verge of tears, Champion Zhulan nearby quickly smiled.

It seems Xiang Qingyu is really popular in Paldea.

It shouldn't just be Nemona, this gym apprentice, but also those students at Naranja Academy who are equally reluctant to see him go.

However, did they misunderstand something?

"What are you thinking? I just haven't been back in a long time, I'm just going back to take a look."

Xiang Qingyu was between laughter and tears.

No, you really think of me as a Sinnoh son-in-law, don't you!

"I still have to serve as an eight-gym leader for next year's Victory Road. If I don't come back, wouldn't Chairman Geeta hunt me down to Sinnoh?"

"That seems true..."

Hearing Xiang Qingyu say this, Nemona quickly reacted.

In short, Teacher Xiang Qingyu will at least stay in Paldea next year; knowing this news was enough for her.

"Next year, I will let Teacher Xiang Qingyu see my progress!"

Nemona quickly regained her energy.

"Alright, but if you lose then, you are not allowed to pester me to challenge again."

Xiang Qingyu smiled slightly and looked at Arven on the other side.

"Brother Xiang Qingyu, this is a farewell gift."

Sensing his gaze, Arven, who had previously taken the initiative to give space to Nemona, stepped forward two steps and handed over a plant with a somewhat familiar appearance.

It was seven or eight parts similar to the Sweet Herba Mystica they had previously plucked from the Klawf, only the color was changed to green.

"This is..."

After Xiang Qingyu reached out and took it, he already had a guess in his heart.

"A few days ago, Nemona and I went to western Paldea. Following the clues we collected, we defeated another Titan, the Iron Treads, and found a few stalks of Bitter Herba Mystica in its nest."

Arven quickly explained, confirming his thoughts.

It really was Mystical Herba Mystica.

"The injuries on Mabosstiff and Miraidon are the same. Eating dishes made with this kind of Mystical Herba Mystica should also improve their physical functions."

After Arven finished speaking, he quickly smiled.

"Brother Xiang Qingyu, let's look for more Titans together next year!"

Xiang Qingyu nodded and reached out to take the Bitter Herba Mystica.

At the same time, a few lines of small text flashed before his eyes again.

【Main Quest "Path of Legends" has been updated.】

【Current Quest: Collect Mystical Herba Mystica, awaken Miraidon's prime form. (Current progress 2/5)】

【Reward: Random Gold Item *1, currently being distributed...】

【Reward "Mind Sketchpad" has been distributed!】

So, I don't need to defeat the Titan myself; as long as I can get the Herba Mystica, it counts as completing the quest?

Xiang Qingyu was stunned for a moment, then quickly reacted.

The item given by the system this time looks like it should be for Eevee.

However, because he was in a hurry, he didn't rush to check the item he had opened.

Let's wait until we get back to Sinnoh.

Arriving at the airport outside Mesagoza, before boarding the plane with Champion Zhulan, Xiang Qingyu saw many somewhat familiar figures in the vicinity.

If he remembered correctly, they should all be students of Naranja Academy.

"Teacher Yu, you must come back!"

"Thank you for your guidance this month, Teacher Yu. We will work hard on next year's Victory Road!"

"If I leave a good review for the Sunshine Gym now, can it make Teacher Yu come back sooner?"

Led by Okamoto, a group of students dressed as children were waving enthusiastically at him, seemingly saying goodbye.

"I didn't expect your status in the hearts of Paldea students to be so high."

Champion Zhulan nearby also noticed these cute students and couldn't help but smile.

"They all seem very afraid that you won't come back once you go to Sinnoh."

"Tsk, as a Gym Leader, I still have some professional ethics, but why didn't I feel they liked me this much usually..."

Anyway, the gym's negative review rate had already dropped to a level where he couldn't even bring himself to think about saving it.

After Xiang Qingyu complained, he turned to wave at the Naranja Academy students.

"It seems I'll have to give them some extra lessons before next year's Victory Road."

4 updates, eating a meal before continuing...

Updating ten thousand words a day is so tiring, especially when I have writer's block qwq