Chapter 291

Although he knew this was Bagon's nature and couldn't be changed, Xiang Qingyu still planned to wait until its body developed to be more durable.

After "meticulously" preparing dinner for the whole family in the Sunshine Gym, Xiang Qingyu, who had been busy (slacking off) all day, finally had time to rest.

Mew did not appear in the Sunshine Gym today.

Xiang Qingyu didn't know its refresh pattern yet, but he guessed it was just doing as it pleased; if it remembered Eevee, it would come over for a bite.

Sitting on the sofa, Xiang Qingyu and Champion Zhulan chatted casually.

"By the way, do you have any thoughts about tomorrow's finals?"

Xiang Qingyu suddenly asked.

"No, but I have the confidence to win."

Champion Zhulan smiled and blinked her eyes.

"After all, I've learned a thing or two from Teacher Yu, who 'knows a little bit about tactics,' so I still have that much confidence."

This time, she didn't plan to continue her previous style and use the tactics recommended by Xiang Qingyu.

Because Garchomp was already about to burst.

And tomorrow was the perfect opportunity for it to show off its skills and display its strength to the world.

"Compared to that, there is one more important thing."

As she spoke, Champion Zhulan suddenly spoke again, her gaze toward Xiang Qingyu revealing a hint of seriousness.

"You promised me before that we would go back to Sinnoh for the New Year together, and also go on a trip to Kitakami."

"You can't go back on your word~"

"Hmm, let's go back after the Masters Tournament ends."

Xiang Qingyu nodded; in fact, he had already made plans when Champion Zhulan arrived.

He estimated that until the spring break ended, the students returned to Naranja Academy, and the Victory Road officially opened, he would have to leave Paldea temporarily.

He didn't know to what extent those students, as well as Nemona and Arven, would grow in a month.

"Eevee?"

Between Xiang Qingyu and Champion Zhulan, Eevee suddenly raised its head, revealing a confused expression of recollection.

Kitakami...

It always felt like it had heard this name somewhere.

"I know, I won't forget you."

Xiang Qingyu scratched Eevee's chin amusingly and spoke up to help it say what it had forgotten.

"Didn't the documentary you watched before have a section on Kitakami? It has beautiful natural scenery known as the Kitakami Six Selections."

"When the time comes, you can go there and sketch to your heart's content; who knows, maybe you'll even comprehend some strange and wonderful moves?"

"Eevee!"

Eevee revealed a longing smile and rubbed against Xiang Qingyu's thigh like it was acting spoiled.

Following its movement, a faint light suddenly appeared on Eevee's body again, but it quickly disappeared.

Xiang Qingyu noticed the change in its body and smiled helplessly.

This was a sign that it was about to evolve; it had already appeared once before.

But recently, there hadn't been a chance to use Eevium Z on it; if he didn't use it more, he felt there wouldn't be a chance in the future...

Forget it, anyway, using it once was enough.

Eevee could evolve whenever it wanted, and he wouldn't stop it.

After all, whether it's Eevee or Sylveon, they are both his cute little ones!

"Riolu..."

While Xiang Qingyu was feeling emotional, Riolu walked out of the training field, dragging its exhausted body.

During this time, under the guidance of the strict Master Lucario and Garchomp, Riolu had spent a difficult but fulfilling period.

Although it hadn't gone to the Master Dojo on the Isle of Armor these days, its progress in practicing the Invisible Fist hadn't stagnated.

It had quietly reached the 80% mark.

Perhaps, the next time it went to the Isle of Armor, it would be the time for it to break through in one go and truly comprehend the secret techniques of the Isle of Armor's martial arts school.

By then, the steady Riolu would choose to evolve proactively, right...

While Xiang Qingyu was full of anticipation, he suddenly realized another problem—

If Riolu and Eevee were both about to evolve, what would he do if he encountered slightly weaker opponents in the future?

His gaze quickly looked at Bagon, who was licking Moomoo Milk not far away, having a great time.

If this little head-banger kept its energy this high...

It should be able to get into battles quickly in the future, right?

Sorry for the wait; I should finish the Masters Tournament in one go tomorrow, followed by the plot of going to Sinnoh and Kitakami for vacation.

I should catch a Pokémon when I go to Kitakami; it's so hard to guess who it will be~