With the matter of the Calm Mind Manual settled, Bai Le and Chu Xin followed Ai Xing and Tao Lu, chatting as the four of them walked.
Still, there was a trace of fear in Chu Xin's eyes as he walked behind Senior Tao Lu. He had fought her Scizor during the Trial, and Scizor hadn't held back at all. He knew all too well how powerful it was.
But Chu Xin was also curious about Senior Tao Lu. Judging by Ai Xing's attitude, she was definitely one of the nation's four Titled Elite Four, and she might even be stronger than Ai Xing.
The nation's four Titled Elite Four stood at the very pinnacle of the Elite Four. Anyone who wanted to earn the honor of becoming a Champion Trainer first had to pass their Trials.
As the gatekeepers to becoming a Champion Trainer, the four Titled Elite Four were no easy opponents. Compared to an ordinary Elite Four member like Shu Le, their strength was worlds apart.
As one of the four Titled Elite Four, Ai Xing held the title of "Dragon Tamer." The title alone made it clear that most of his Pokémon were Dragon-types.
A Titled Elite Four member's title was therefore tied, at least in part, to their strength. After all, these titles were bestowed by the nation, so naturally they had to reflect the Trainer's abilities.
Speaking of which, Tao Lu seemed to specialize in Bug-type Pokémon. What was her title as a member of the Titled Elite Four?
"What are you thinking about, kid?"
"N-nothing!"
Tao Lu noticed Chu Xin walking with his head lowered in thought. When she spoke, he looked at her with a hint of panic.
"Are you afraid of me, kid?"
"Yes, a little."
Chu Xin answered awkwardly. The