The night passed uneventfully. Early the next morning, Liu Qing packed his things and set off. He had barely gone any distance when he heard Jun calling from behind. He stopped and watched Jun run over, wondering what he wanted.
"Big brother, do you remember promising to give me a Gible?" Jun asked, a hint of anticipation in his voice.
"Don't tell me you chased after me just for that?" Jun's reminder brought the old promise back to Liu Qing. He was at a loss for words, and more than a little troubled. Gible were so rare that he had yet to see one, and even if he did, it would have to be wild. Fortunately, thanks to him, his family had Pokémon Eggs they could set aside for Jun whose potential was no worse than Gible's. "Jun, if you earn eight badges, qualify for the Sinnoh League, and reach the top sixteen, then even if I can't give you a Gible, I'll give you a basic-stage Pokémon whose final evolution is on the same level as Gible's."
"Great! I don't care what Pokémon it is, as long as it's a Sub-Legendary Pokémon that can fly!" Jun said excitedly. "I'm aiming to become the League Champion and the strongest Pokémon Trainer! By then, even you might not be a match for me, big brother! Hahaha!"
Liu Qing shook his head slightly. This was the first time he had realized how full of himself Jun could be. Leaving him to his laughter, Liu Qing set off. He traveled on and on, passing through Strongwind Town, a place surrounded by mountains and cliffs and frequently buffeted by powerful winds. Mutong Town was not far away now, but while eating at a restaurant at the foot of a mountain range, he overheard some