Zhang Xufeng stepped forward, patted Hu Bin on the shoulder, and said, "Now that we've settled everything, tell me what you're planning to do next so I can arrange your leave!"
Hu Bin's eyes lit up even more at that. He said proudly, "Become one of the Elite Four, of course! The Alliance president has already promised me that if I win the championships in any two regional leagues, he'll let me take the Elite Four Assessment!"
Zhang Xufeng sucked in a sharp breath. "Whoa! Everyone else is still studying and trying to become a good Pokémon Trainer, while you're already on the road to becoming one of the Elite Four. Comparing yourself to others really is enough to drive you mad!"
Hu Bin smiled confidently. "What can I say? I'm just that good!"
Zhang Xufeng nodded. "That's true. You really are ridiculously talented. So, have you decided which regional leagues to challenge?"
"In three months, I'll start collecting badges in the Hoenn Region and the Sinnoh Region. Then I'll enter both regions' Pokémon League Conferences and win the championships!"
Zhang Xufeng clicked his tongue in admiration. "Incredible, absolutely incredible. Even the pigs on a production team wouldn't dream that big! Collecting all those badges... if you really win both Pokémon League Conferences, you'll probably shock the entire world. I believe in you. Go for it! Once the national university tournament is over, off you go. Come back for classes whenever you have time. I'll approve your leave!"
Hu Bin smiled. "Thank you, Principal!"
Everything was cheerful over at Magic City University, but in the principal's office at Magic City International University, the atmosphere had turned ice-cold!
Lin Zhi, the principal of Magic City International University, sat in his office, rolling a string of beads between his fingers as he