Just as Hu Bin was at his wit's end, the system spoke. "Permanent mission announced: win battles to earn points. Each victory awards points based on the opposing Pokémon Trainer's strength!"
Hu Bin nearly burst into tears!
How could the system be so thoughtful? It gave me exactly what I needed! I love you, system!
The system said, "Please stop being so disgusting, host. You're just lusting after my body. You're shameless. Ptooey!"
Hu Bin's face darkened. Lusting after your body? You'd have to have one first!
System, you really are a jerk!
Hu Bin steadied his racing heart and trembling hands, then set off for Tibet without delay!
If I don't hurry, someone will dig up all the treasure! If a rock fanatic like Steven gets there first, he probably won't even leave me any dirt!
Hu Bin said to the Pokémon in the car, "Comrades, we're hitting the road again! Let's earn the remaining badges as soon as possible so we have time for some hellishly brutal pre-tournament training!"
At the news, Ninetales and all the other Pokémon went quiet. Then, all at once, they burst into cheers!
Yay! Brutal training is the best!
Hu Bin could only smile wryly. Other people's Pokémon looked miserable at the mention of brutal training, yet his were all as excited as if they had won five million in the lottery!
And so, the whole group happily embarked on the long journey to Tibet!
They crossed mountains, traveled down to the sea, and took all sorts of little roads, following the fastest route to Tibet!
The journey to Tibet was incredibly long. Hu Bin drove for more than ten hours a day on average!
Whenever he had some free time, he camped and trained with Ninetales and the others, and they enjoyed