Chapter 406: I Came to Challenge a Gym, How Did I Run Into Leon?

January 17th, Saturday.

Like the previous few days, when the students of Naranja Academy lined up to come to Los Platos, ready to take out their new tricks to challenge the Gym.

They suddenly found that a handwritten notice was posted on the door of the Sunny Gym.

"Out for material, come back next Monday when the Gym lineup is updated!"

???

After reading it, countless students felt that the sky had fallen.

We studied for a week and finally felt like we were about to clear the level, and you tell me you're changing the lineup?

This week was definitely the best opportunity to clear the Sunny Gym.

Sableye itself has no combat power and is easy to be countered; Riolu is obviously holding back, as if Mr. Xiang Qingyu gave a death order not to kill the opponent in one move...

If you can't win under these circumstances, won't it be even harder to fight when the lineup is changed later?

The students who missed the opportunity were crying without tears and could only share this "exciting" news on the school forum.

【Don't think about your Prankster Pokémon anymore, Mr. Xiang Qingyu is going to change the lineup!】

【Out for material... Mr. Xiang Qingyu wouldn't have thought of some outrageous tactics again and wants to go to the wild to catch Pokémon, right?】

【Don't do that! Can Mr. Xiang Qingyu use Sableye for a lifetime?】

【Mr. Xiang Qingyu is too inhuman!】

In short, there was wailing on the school forum that day, and a clear resentment echoed over Mesagoza.

As for the culprit who caused this "abnormal phenomenon," Xiang Qingyu, he was currently on a ferry to the Isle of Armor in the Galar region.

"As expected of the retirement place of the Battle Legend, it is indeed extraordinary."

Watching an island in the distance that was large in area and clearly divided into several different color blocks, Xiang Qingyu couldn't help but let out a sigh.

"Sure enough, it's more sincere to come in person."

Geographically, only the southern part of the Kalos region borders the Paldea region.

But Galar is just a strait away above Kalos, and the actual distance between the two regions is not far.

Coupled with the very convenient and fast transportation methods in the Pokémon world, it made it possible for Xiang Qingyu to travel back and forth across the entire region within two days.

The prototype of the Isle of Armor is the Isle of Man located in the middle of the UK, an island in the sea between England and Ireland.

In the game, this mysterious area is presented to players as the DLC content of "Pokémon Sword/Shield," and there are many powerful Pokémon on the entire island and its nearby waters.

Of course, the most famous one must be the signature "Master Dojo" of the Isle of Armor, or the Master Dojo.

After easily buying this island with the money earned from his career, Master Mustard began his retirement life and also had the idea of passing on the skills he had learned throughout his life.

Thus, there was this Master Dojo, which can be called the holy land for martial artists all over the world.

After getting off the boat, Xiang Qingyu's eyes quickly noticed the familiar building in the center of the island.

Although located in the Galar region, Master Mustard and the Master Dojo clearly incorporated many Chinese-style elements, especially in architectural design and martial arts schools.

It looks friendly.

When stepping on the land of the Isle of Armor, a Poké Ball in Xiang Qingyu's pocket popped open on its own, and Riolu's figure appeared beside him.

"Rio!"

Because of the magical Aura power, even in the ball, Riolu could see the surrounding scenery clearly, so it quickly discovered that it had arrived at the Isle of Armor.

That is to say...

Riolu raised its head and looked at the trainer beside it.

Sure enough, the trainer knew that to truly learn the most essential content of the Master Dojo, it required the joint strength of it and the trainer.

"That's right, I think your training on the Isle of Armor has been very fruitful, so..."

While speaking, the corner of Xiang Qingyu's mouth curled up, and he touched Riolu's head.

"So today, let's challenge the 'Final Trial' of the Isle of Armor."

In the game, there is a unique Pokémon in the Master Dojo called Kubfu.

When the protagonist takes it through Master Mustard's trials and finally dominates the two training towers representing the final trial, the Kubfu that has realized the Water/Dark scroll can eventually evolve into two different forms of Urshifu.

Urshifu are the two great generals who followed Master Mustard to fight in Galar, divided into Single Strike Style and Rapid Strike Style, mastering different styles of boxing.

In the game, their classification is Legendary Pokémon, and they are also one of the few mythical beasts with a clear evolutionary route.

It is enough to see its strength.

Although Riolu is not Kubfu, since it can practice the Invisible Fist, Xiang Qingyu feels that it should be no problem to learn Wicked Blow and Surging Strikes by the way, right?

"Rio!"

Riolu nodded.

Sure enough, from the beginning, the trainer's idea was to let me gather the strengths of a hundred schools, improve my strength by learning various advanced fighting techniques and making them my own?

So the training path of the Isle of Armor was also in his expectation.

Xiang Qingyu and Riolu quickly walked towards the Master Dojo and saw many martial artists camping along the way.

They should all be tough guys who came to the Master Dojo to study and vowed not to stop until they reached their goal.

It's just that I don't know why, these big guys who look strong and can break giant rocks with one punch, when they saw Riolu, they collectively turned their backs in unison, seemingly very afraid of it.

This is... beaten into submission by Riolu?

Xiang Qingyu quickly had the answer in his heart and looked at Riolu with a surprised gaze.

No wonder the strength improved so fast, it turns out it didn't do less grinding of wild NPCs in the Master Dojo...

You, you guy!

Arriving in front of the Dojo, Riolu knocked on the door familiarly.

Soon, a woman with strange makeup who looked very mature appeared in front of the door.

Xiang Qingyu naturally knew this person, the Dojo's mistress, Master Mustard's wife, Honey.

(Mistress Honey)

Although there is a significant age gap between her and Master Mustard, judging from the description on the League Card, it seems that this Mistress Honey fell in love with Master Mustard, who was in middle age, at first sight, and the two got married in a flash...

Before becoming the mistress of the Isle of Armor, she was already the president of a large international trading company, and she is undoubtedly a true strong woman.

Therefore, even if she was alone, she managed the entire Master Dojo in an orderly manner, and even accidentally discovered the Max Soup recipe that can give Pokémon the power of "Gigantamax."

It is even said that under the influence of Master Mustard, Mistress Honey's potential in martial arts and as a trainer has gradually been stimulated, and she now possesses strength close to a Champion...

She is a tough person.

When she saw Xiang Qingyu, she was stunned for a moment.

"Rio!"

Just as she was about to ask, Riolu's call caught her attention.

"Oh, so it's little Riolu!"

The confusion on Honey's face quickly turned into a smile, and her gaze towards Xiang Qingyu also became much kinder.

"So, you are the trainer of little Riolu who has never appeared?"

"Hello, Miss Honey."

Xiang Qingyu nodded and greeted her.

"Come in first, it seems today is a good day for our Dojo, we have another guest."

Honey's eyes narrowed into a slit, she took the initiative to give way, and then turned around and shouted inside.

Soon, an old man in a baseball uniform with a hunched figure but high spirits walked over.

(Master Mustard)

Appearing with him was another man who looked very masculine.

When Xiang Qingyu saw the person behind Master Mustard, he was stunned.

This wild purple hair, the dark gold cloak behind him covered with sponsor logos...

Anti-counterfeiting mark!

It's you, Galar's strongest Champion, Leon!

(Galar Champion, Leon)

And while Xiang Qingyu was stunned, Leon also quickly noticed this young man, and his eyes widened instantly.

"Mr. Xiang Qingyu?"

A name immediately blurted out from Leon's mouth.

"Ho..."

Master Mustard noticed Riolu first, and then looked at Xiang Qingyu standing beside it.

After being surprised for a moment, a hearty smile quickly appeared on his face.

"I really didn't expect that this Riolu with excellent talent would be your Pokémon, little guy."

"Master Mustard knows me?"

After Xiang Qingyu finished speaking, his heart suddenly skipped a beat. If there were no accidents, an accident would happen.

"Of course! Which trainer doesn't know the name of Mr. Xiang Qingyu now!"

Master Mustard laughed and walked up, reaching out and patting Xiang Qingyu on the shoulder.

"Among the young people today, I would like to call you the most interesting and potential little guy."

"So, do you mind if I call you little Xiang Xiang directly?"

Xiang Qingyu's mouth twitched.

Sure enough, the format of this old urchin Master Mustard giving nicknames is still so fresh and refined.

"Little Leon, you seem to know him too?"

After chatting with Xiang Qingyu for a few words, Master Mustard quickly turned around and looked at Leon behind him.

"Well, I've heard of you for a long time, Mr. Xiang Qingyu."

Leon also smiled and took the initiative to extend his right hand.

"In the Dragon-type Master Tournament, Mr. Xiang Qingyu was very impressive!"

"Where, compared to Galar's strongest Champion, it's still a lot worse."

While the two were complimenting each other commercially, Xiang Qingyu was also secretly complaining in his heart. ===== CHAPTER 408 =====