It looked like everyone's schedule would be packed for the twenty-odd days ahead.
Just as Hu Bin was working out how to put his training plan into action, Qu Shen called.
Qu Shen had exchanged phone numbers with Hu Bin after their Gym battle.
"Hello, this is Qu Shen. Can you hear me?"
Hu Bin was a little puzzled. Why was Qu Shen calling him?
After a brief pause, Hu Bin said, "Yes, I can hear you. Is there something you need, Gym Leader Qu Shen?"
Qu Shen said over the phone, "I just wanted to let you know that Victory Road opens in three days. If you're driving, you'll have to leave today. After all, you still need to prepare twenty days' worth of food, a tent, and the like!"
Upon hearing this, Hu Bin hurriedly took out his Victory Road pass to check. Sure enough, the date on it showed that it would open in three days.
Hu Bin immediately said, "Thank you, Gym Leader Qu Shen. I'll set off for Victory Road right away!"
Qu Shen continued earnestly, "Oh, and make sure you stock up on medicine. The Pokémon there are strong. Some can even go toe-to-toe with Elite Four-level Pokémon, so be careful. There are also quite a few Trainers inside training and catching Pokémon. You might end up battling them. It's a great opportunity-the people allowed into Victory Road are all top contenders in this Pokémon League Conference!"
After hearing all this, Hu Bin said gratefully, "Thank you for telling me so much!"
"Then I hope you gain something new this time. Good luck, and make our city proud."
Hu Bin nodded and said confidently, "Don't worry. I'll train hard this time!"
After chatting for a while, Qu Shen hung up.
Holding his phone, Hu