Fortunately, this was not Sister Hua and Qianqian's first time. They had brought Xiao Ran out early and secured a fairly good spot.
"Let me tell you, this surfing competition starts at Dragon Gate Bridge and ends below Zhangjia Lane. The whole course is several dozen kilometers long. If your Pokémon hasn't reached Entry Class, it probably won't be able to swim that far in one go."
Sister Hua tugged Xiao Ran along as she excitedly explained the rules. The competition started at nine, and there was no need to register. Every competitor who entered the water would receive a number tag, and the final rankings would be determined by the order those tags reached the finish line.
"So the Pokémon Trainer just stands on a board and lets their Pokémon tow them along, right?" Xiao Ran asked, looking at the raging river below. The Yellow River really did seem much rougher than the Yangtze River.
"Yes, but it's not just about swimming! With so many people competing, plenty of them will play dirty!"
Sister Hua smiled as she spoke. With everyone packed together like dumplings dropped into a pot, there was no way to stop people from taking cheap shots.
"Then we're probably done for!"
Their main reason for coming this time was Feebas, so naturally Feebas would be entering the competition. It was just that Feebas was still a little lacking in strength.
"Hey, don't be so pessimistic! Pokémon at Elite Class or above aren't allowed to enter! Your Primarina has a pretty good chance!"
Sister Hua reassured him, but her words made Xiao Ran pause. Pokémon at Elite Class or above weren't allowed to enter?
"Because even if Pokémon at Elite Class or above leap over Dragon Gate, the growth they gain is very limited. But the