Phew...
Yong recalled Aggron, only to find that Huchen and Ahe had come up to him.
Huchen held out his hand with a brilliant smile.
"Your Pokémon are really strong! I'll keep working hard!"
Looking into the boy's sincere eyes, Yong couldn't help marveling.
What pure passion!
He took Huchen's hand and smiled back.
"You've raised your Nidoking really well! But you need to find your own direction! Stay firm in your convictions, make them part of yourself, and manifest a domain of your own!"
"When you take that next step, you'll realize there's still a long road ahead!"
Yong smiled as he spoke.
"Keep at it! We're both on the right path. I'm just one step ahead of you! With your strength, you'll definitely catch up!"
Huchen fell silent in thought for a moment, then nodded earnestly.
"I understand! Thank you!"
Then he broke into a grin.
"Don't forget our promise!"
Watching the two leave, Yong felt quite pleased.
Gradually, the surrounding Trainers dispersed as well, leaving only Yong and the chubby Yuanzhi.
Just then-
"Not many people would share their own insights with others!"
Roark walked up beside him and said with a smile,
"Everyone follows a different path, but those insights are still well worth learning from."
Yong shrugged at that.
"I don't think it's a big deal. Huchen's Nidoking is on the verge of a breakthrough too. Maybe it won't take long! Things will be a lot more interesting then, won't they?"
Roark adjusted his glasses and nodded with a smile.
"So, when are you planning to come for your Gym Challenge?"
Yong smiled.
"Mr. Roark, I might need to train here for a while. Once I'm about ready, I'll head to the Gym!"
Roark's expression changed.
About ready?
How long will that take?
*I still