Principal Jiang extended an invitation to Ye Qing. "Join Shanhai City's Pokémon Trainer Association after you graduate. It'll only do you good, with no downside."
"Sure, I'll definitely pay the association a visit after graduation."
Ye Qing did not refuse. Joining the association was something every Trainer had to do, so there was nothing much to say about it. Still, Principal Jiang seemed to mean more than simply having him join.
Professor Qian shook his head at the five people before him. "Ye Yunyin, write me a self-criticism when you get back. Also, from this moment on, you're no longer my student. Don't come study under me after graduation."
"Teacher!"
Ye Yunyin went pale and stared at Professor Qian in disbelief.
"I don't have a teacher like you! No, I don't have a student like you!"
Professor Qian was so furious that he could barely get his words straight. He snorted and swept away.
Ye Yunyin's attempt to force Pikachu to evolve had disappointed him utterly!
"Senior..."
Ye Yunyin looked at Xiao Qingyun with tearful eyes, clutching his sleeve with both hands and refusing to let go.
"Not bad, Qingzi! Isn't that Milotic of yours a little too strong?"
Wang Yao ran down from the spectator stands and gave Ye Qing a light punch.
Ye Qing smiled and teased him. "Spend less time chasing girls and more time raising your Pokémon properly. I'm sure yours won't be bad either."
With the exchange tournament over, Ye Qing headed outside, surrounded by a crowd.
As he passed Xiao Qingyun's group, Ye Qing knew what they were thinking from their indignant expressions. He deliberately shook his head and sighed in disappointment. "How boring. Not a single one could put up a fight."
"You!"
Zhang Haoning and the others wanted to step forward and