Four Days of Grueling Training

As for Charmander, Xinhai arranged it in a relatively "mild" area near the entrance of the Sunlight Room.

Although the temperature here was still quite high, it no longer burdened the Fire-type Charmander.

Based on Charmander's physical condition and test data, Xinhai tailored a gradual training program specifically for it.

The mornings were devoted to basic physical adaptation training: shuttle runs in designated areas to build explosive power and cardiopulmonary function; climbing specially made rock walls with varying slopes and handholds to train limb coordination and core strength; and weighted jumps to strengthen its lower body.

Every training session came with Xinhai's careful observation and timely adjustments.

He corrected Charmander's insufficient drive from its rear legs while running, taught it how to use its tail to maintain balance while climbing, and gave it encouragement and well-timed breaks whenever it grew tired.

At the end of each training period, Xinhai immediately fed Charmander Pokémon food and specially prepared drinks for Fire-type Pokémon, helping it relax and regain its strength.

Of course, Xinhai and the others still had lunch and dinner at the Lavaridge Gym cafeteria.

At the Gym cafeteria, Xinhai once again displayed his "astonishing" appetite, drawing whispers from apprentices at several nearby tables and looks of admiration and curiosity.

Flannery was already used to it. She even proudly introduced him to some senior apprentices she knew. "Look, this is the Trainer even my grandfather thinks highly of—Xinhai Bai Mu! Impressive, right?"

The afternoon training focused on move control and basic attacks. Xinhai set up targets at different distances with simple marker poles, having Charmander practice the accuracy and concentration of Ember and Flamethrower.

The difficulty gradually increased, from stationary targets to slowly moving ones.

At first, Charmander could only hit stationary targets within five meters. By the third day, it