Xinhai picked up his pen again and wrote a few brief summaries in the blank space of his notebook.
Overall objectives: First, before the Ever Grande Conference, all six Pokémon in the first echelon would advance to Gym level.
Second, the three Pokémon in the second echelon would reach Elite level.
Third, the three Pokémon in the third echelon would reach Elite level or higher.
He added another line: "Use the Cross-Gym Special Training Slots to gain battle experience at different Gyms with specific goals, refine different tactical systems, and increase experience against opponents."
After writing that, Xinhai set down his pen, closed the notebook, leaned back in his chair, and let out a long breath.
After resting like that for a while, Xinhai stood up, stretched his slightly stiff shoulders, and began cooking.
Preparing dinner had become one of the most relaxing parts of his day. He took fresh ingredients from his Spatial Backpack, tied on an apron, and got busy.
Mightyena had the sharpest sense of smell and came over almost as soon as he took out the first piece of meat.
Zigzagoon followed as well, the two large figures crowding the kitchen doorway from either side.
"Don't rush. It'll be ready soon." Xinhai glanced at them and shook his head with a smile.
As Xinhai kept adding ingredients, the fragrance soon spread throughout the room.
This time, he deliberately prepared more high-energy food, considering that Charmeleon and Fraxure had just finished evolving and were at the peak of their energy consumption.
The Pokémon sat gathered together, wolfing down the food in their respective bowls.
Charmeleon carefully pinched up a specially made Pokéblock with its claws and put it into its mouth. After chewing twice, its orange eyes lit up, and the flame on its tail burned a