"This place looks like a swimming pool," Lin Lin said, looking around curiously.
"Besides being used for Gym training, it's also open to the public as a swimming pool," Na Youyou said.
"Um... where has Master Nalu gone lately?"
"Well... I'm actually not too sure either. That's how it is for the Elite Four. When orders come from above, they have to carry them out. It's perfectly normal," Na Youyou said. "Anyway, she'll be away for a long time this time. So the Water-type Gym can only suspend operations for two months first. If Sister Lu still hasn't returned by then, I'll have to act as Gym Leader temporarily."
"So that's how it is..."
Bai Yun noticed that although the Gym wasn't open, there were still plenty of people inside. Besides those swimming for exercise, quite a few were directing Water-type Pokémon in battles.
"These are all apprentices. They pay tuition every year," Na Youyou explained as she led the way. "Our Gym is pretty large, and we employ quite a few instructors. Anyone who wants to challenge the Gym Leader has to beat two apprentices, then two instructors. Finally, they have to gain the Gym Leader's approval before they can challenge the Gym Leader."
As they spoke, the group arrived at the entrance to a Lounge.
"Come in and sit down first."
The swimming pool was already quite cool, and the air conditioning was on in the Lounge too. At the sight of them coming in, a cute Popplio that had been in the Lounge immediately perked up, repeatedly clapping its flippers to welcome them.
"What an adorable Popplio!"
"This is the offspring of Sister Lu's Pokémon," Na Youyou said. "This little one is clever and mischievous, and really likes humans."
Cheng Tian paused. Nalu's main Pokémon did