Shen Qi took Dodo and flew straight to the Sootopolis Gym.
Compared to the Saffron Gym's commercial complex style, the Sootopolis Gym resembled a Western European noble's palace, with white walls, blue curves, and domed buildings that gave it a distinctly Water-type and Pokémon Contest feel.
After entering the Sootopolis Gym, Shen Qi was recognized before he could even explain his business to the receptionist.
"It's Mr. Shen Qi! You've come to Sootopolis City!"
This enthusiastic, respectful Gym employee had participated in the battle in Sootopolis City half a month ago. Because of an injury, they had worked in rescue and had seen Shen Qi and Lisia bring the captured Man of a Thousand Faces and Magician back to camp.
"No need to be so formal. I'd like to see Gym Leader Juan."
The earliest Sootopolis Gym Leader players knew of was Juan, followed by his student Wallace. Once Wallace became Champion, Juan took over again.
"Gym Leader Juan will be delighted to see you, Mr. Shen Qi. Please take a seat here and wait a moment."
Chapter 636: Dynamax Coaching
"Dynamax?"
Impeccably dressed in formal attire, Juan lightly twirled his mustache. "Why did you come all the way to Sootopolis City to learn Dynamax?"
"I'll be staying in Sootopolis City for a while. My Pokémon is trying to eliminate the residual life infinity energy here, and I don't intend to waste the time I spend waiting."
"Life infinity energy?!"
Juan's expression turned startled and uncertain.
The trouble life infinity energy posed went without saying, but Juan genuinely had not noticed anything unusual in Sootopolis City.
"My Pokémon is on the island with the big tree in the middle of Sootopolis City's inner sea. I'll be staying nearby for the time being, too. I hope you can help cordon off