Chapter 430: Stone Maniacs' Gathering
"Gyarados, Gyarados, Gyarados..."
"Lin Shi, Lin Shi, Lin Shi..."
Hearing the cheers coming from all around, Lin Shi finally breathed a sigh of relief. This gym challenge was finally over.
Shi Qingyu looked at the giant charcoal mountain in front of him that was unable to fight, his expression a little dazed, and he had not yet come to terms with his defeat.
How many years has it been since you were beaten three times in a row?
Unexpectedly, he fell into the hands of such an unknown young man this time, which made Shi Qingyu a little at a loss for a while.
After a while, he finally let out a breath, a relieved smile appeared on his face. He took back the huge mountain of charcoal and walked in front of Lin Shi.
"Congratulations, Lin Shi, you have succeeded in your challenge."
Shi Qingyu stretched out his hand towards Lin Shi. He was not afraid of losing. People who were afraid of losing could not be gym leaders who always had to accept challenges.
Not only that, in fact, every gym leader needs to have a certain challenge pass rate every year, but being defeated three times in a row is indeed the first time in all these years.
Lin Shiya responded with a smile and a handshake.
"Director Shi just didn't use his full strength, plus the attribute restraint, otherwise I would not be his opponent."
Since we've won anyway, there's nothing wrong with saying some nice things.
Hearing Lin Shi's words, Shi Qingyu smiled bitterly and shook his head, then looked at the wounded Gyarados flying in the air, with admiration in his eyes.
"Your Gyarados is extraordinary. Even after being a gym leader for so many years, this is the first time I've felt such a strong pressure from a Pokémon that is not even a gym leader."
"It gained a lot from this battle. It will probably take a while for it to break through the gym level."
Lin Shi heard this and smiled calmly.
Indeed, Gyarados now has enough reserves, and with this almost full-strength battle, it is very close to the gym leader level.
Then, Shi Qingyu took out a golden badge. It was a badge that looked like an open book with several diamond-shaped stone patterns on it.
"Here, take it. This is the Linlang badge. You deserve it."
"The Linlang Badge is not only a certificate, it is also a symbol of strength and honor. In Linlang City, holding it can qualify you to participate in some higher-level or more professional activities."
"Of course, you still have to figure out the specific situation on your own."
Lin Shi stretched out his hand and took the badge from Shi Qingyu.
The Linlang badge, his first official gym badge, will surely be a very memorable one.
"Thank you for your advice."
Lin Shi said with a faint smile, and Shi Qingyu also smiled in response.
Walking out of the battlefield, Lin Shi saw Gao Duo and his two companions from afar. When he saw them coming, he consciously covered his ears.
"Fuck! Lin Shi, you are so awesome!"
"Three in a row! Three in a row! How did you do that?"
Gao Duo's face flushed red and he looked happier than Lin Shi. He kept cheering around Lin Shi.
"Lin Shi, you are too secretive. You don't even reveal your true strength to us. That's really not nice of you."
Li Fan also said this jokingly, but his tone was cheerful, and he was obviously very happy for Lin Shi.
"With this victory, it shouldn't be difficult to get the next badge."
"Oh, by the way, since Gyarados is so powerful, why not come to my gym next time to challenge it? By the way, I can also take everyone to visit the Paleozoic Secret Realm."
Li Fan suggested excitedly. Li Fan was the son of the master of the Paleo Gym in Paleo City. The Paleo Gym was also a rock-type gym, but most of the Pokémon there were fossil Pokémon.
Compared with the long-historical Linlang City, the Paleozoic Dojo, which was built in recent years relying on the Paleozoic Secret Realm, is obviously inferior in strength and foundation.
Lin Shi grinned.
What a loving fatherly and filial son proposal...
But he shook his head.
"No, I've already decided on my next gym, and the league has a rule that if you want to be exempt from the auditions, the two badges you get must be from gyms with different attributes."
"But I am still very interested in the Ancient Secret Realm. I will definitely go there when I have time. As your host, please take good care of me."
"No problem, you're welcome."
Li Fan made an OK gesture and said with a confident smile.
Then, Lin Shi took Gyarados to the Pokémon Center for treatment. Gyarados' injuries were not serious, but they were not light either.
The electric skin explosion of Rhydon was definitely an attack that could take out Gyarados in one blow. If Lin Shi hadn't anticipated it, the Gyarados would have been "dead".
Of course, Lin Shi actually had the opportunity to replace Gyarados when Rhydon appeared on the field and instead let the quadruple-electrically resistant Orochi play, which might be a wiser move.
But Lin Shi did not do so. A Pokémon battle cannot just be about winning or losing. As a trainer, he must also care about the mental state of his own Pokémon.
At that time, Gyarados won the first game with almost no injury and was in a state of overconfidence. If it was replaced at this time, not only would its original enhanced state dissipate, but its overwhelming confidence would also be hit.
This was something Lin Shi didn't want to see, so even though he had anticipated the opponent's attack mode, he still chose to let Gyarados stay and fight.
Besides, as a trainer, what he can do is to use his command ability to help Gyarados overcome its attribute discomfort and win the final victory.
Therefore, the further the battle went, the less it was beyond Lin Shi’s expectations. The more victories he won, the happier his mood became. The happier his mood was, the greater his strength would grow after his emotional outburst. This was his Gyarados!
Of course, different elves have different personalities. If it was Honey Snake on the field just now, it would probably hope that Lin Shi would replace it...
Soon Gyarados' treatment was over, and he regained his health, and became even more powerful.
"By the way, are we all set? Should we go back to school?"
While eating, Gao Duo scratched his head and said.
The others looked at each other and nodded silently. Finally, Li Fan said:
"It seems that there is really nothing to worry about, but there is no need for Old Ye to go back, right? It's just right for him to spend the New Year at home."
Hearing Li Fan's words, Ye Wanshu nodded. Suddenly, he seemed to have thought of something, looked at everyone and said:
"I do know that there is an interesting event to be held nearby."
"Oh?" Gao Duo's eyes lit up and he urged quickly.
"What activity? Tell me quickly."
“It is a gathering spontaneously organized by a group of stone enthusiasts who are keen on collecting stones. They will appreciate and trade their favorite stones with each other at the event.”
Ye Wanshu thought for a moment and said.
Linlang City already has a certain stone culture, so it is not surprising that it can give birth to such gatherings.
"Ah? Stone, what does that mean?"
Gao Duo was full of confusion. He had no interest in collecting stones.
"Who told you to go? Besides, that's not a place you can go just because you want to."
Ye Wanshu held his forehead and said, then he looked at Lin Shi.
"Lin Shi, haven't you always been interested in stones? And since you have the Linlang Badge, you can go to this gathering and maybe find what you want at the event."
Ye Wanshu’s words made Lin Shi a little excited. He was wondering whether the reason why he hadn’t found the super evolution stone and the key stone before was because his level was not high enough to access these things.
Now is a good opportunity and he should not let it go. Thinking of this, he made a decision and looked at Ye Wanshu.
“Where is this rally being held?”
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