Pokémon: I just became a Gym Leader, and Cynthia proposed to me.

Chapter 357 Father

Li Shuwen was also somewhat helpless, feeling that this was a problem no less complex than the evolution of the Extinction Monkey into the Abandoned Monkey.

However, when Abandoned Monkey evolved, the Veiled Gym had not yet established the tradition of the secret move U-turn, otherwise Li Shuwen would definitely have trained Infernape to master U-turn first.

Compared to the Fist of Wrath, how much more difficult is it to learn Swallow Return?

If the abandoned monkey wants to learn now, it will have to exert all its strength and break through its own limits.

There's nothing we can do about it; mastering the Swallow Return technique has become a tradition of the Veil Dojo.

What makes Abandoned Monkey so awkward is that among Li Shuwen's Fighting-type Pokémon, only Abandoned Monkey doesn't know Aerial Ace!

I can't wear a bear now, but I can learn.

The abandoned monkey couldn't learn it!

This gives the illusion that the abandoned monkey is isolated by everyone.

Professor Yamanashi looked at Forsaken and comforted him, saying, "Pokémon are beings with infinite possibilities. A small Aerial Ace cannot be an obstacle for you."

Professor Yamanashi didn't really understand why a Fighting-type Pokémon would be so obsessed with learning Aerial Ace.

Dr. Yamanashi didn't understand, but he respected her.

After Abandoned Monkey recovered, Brilliant Monkey, ranked second, was sent out to battle.

Compared to Li Dazhuang's Blazing Monkey, this Blazing Monkey's strength has dropped drastically.

The Abandoned Monkey's rage wasn't even ignited to its fullest extent, let alone turning black.

Since the goal is to help Infernape unleash its Ghost Energy, Forsaken's attacks primarily consist of Furious Punches.

No acrobatics were used, otherwise Intense Monkey would have lost even faster.

After the four Infernapes finished fighting, Professor Yamanashi frowned slightly as he looked at their changing Ghost Energy data.

Compared to previous experiments, directly stimulating the victim with an angry punch had a significantly more pronounced effect.

However, compared to Li Dazhuang's Fiery Monkey, this improvement is very small.

Although Li Dazhuang's Fiery Monkey only received such a significant boost after triggering the Midas Touch.

But Dr. Yamanashi believes that the principles behind growth triggered by the Midas Touch can also be found.

This will allow it to be promoted to all Hot Monkeys.

Dr. Yamanashi stroked his beard. "Shuwen, what do you think?"

Li Shuwen commanded five matches, so his experience is relatively deeper.

"I don't know if it's because these Incineroars have been battling too many times, but they seem a bit sluggish, lacking that fiery passion and energy."

"Professor, in my opinion, we should stop the training of the Infernape and let them play with their trainers for a day."

Dr. Yamanashi nodded. "During this time, they have indeed been working tirelessly day and night to train Primal. The relaxation methods we arranged only relax Primal's body."

"The most important thing—the soul—hasn't been relaxed!"

Li Shuwen smiled slightly, "Doctor, leave the task of relaxing your soul to me. Tonight, we'll have a party right in the backyard of the research institute!"

Dr. Yamanashi nodded in agreement. "I'll have Yuzo take people to set up the venue, and the institute's chefs will work with you to prepare dinner."

The party was about relaxing Primeape's mind and soul, but the trainers also needed to relax.

The trainers were genuinely excited to learn that a party was going to be held tonight.

While preparing dinner, Li Shuwen asked Yongzao to prepare to show a movie, and at least three movies.

Yongzao asked, puzzled, "Shuwen, you've prepared three movies that can't be watched past midnight. Isn't the point to relax your soul?"

Li Shuwen smiled and said, "Besides going to bed early and waking up early, staying up late is also a way to relax your soul."

"The key is to make them feel free."

Li Dazhuang, who had sneaked into the kitchen to steal some food, excitedly asked, "Does that mean I can play games with Fiery Monkey?"

Li Shuwen glared at him. "You're no good. You used to be too relaxed. Now you need to squeeze more out of the potential in your soul."

"Besides, your Infernape has already learned Rage Punch, and it's time for you to practice more. I'll only be staying for a few days."

"After that, you and Infernape will need to use Rage Punch to help everyone. By sparring with Rage Punch, Infernape can evolve sooner."

"Also, have you missed any training sessions with Guai Li and the others?"

Li Dazhuang immediately stood up straight. "No, I train diligently every day, including with the newly captured Raven Leader, Sudowoodo, and Magneton!"

Li Shuwen was somewhat surprised, "You've only been out for a short time, how did you manage to catch so many Pokémon?"

Li Dazhuang chuckled, "I went to some remote mountains and forests that I had visited before, and sure enough, I found a few Pokémon with excellent strength."

"A year or two of dedicated training will provide a good boost to my chances of becoming one of the Four Heavenly Kings."

Li Shuwen blinked; it seemed even the heavens were helping Li Dazhuang.

"In the Elite Four ranking tournament in a few days, Cynthia should defeat the remaining three Elite Four members to become the champion. At that time, one of the Elite Four spots will be vacant."

Li Dazhuang nodded. "Once a position becomes vacant among the Four Heavenly Kings, it will be relatively easier to be promoted to one."

"But if you get ousted before you've even completed a full year, you'll have lost all face."

Li Dazhuang doesn't necessarily have to stay in the position of one of the Four Heavenly Kings forever.

But we have to get through at least a year.

Li Dazhuang plans to challenge the path to the championship and directly challenge the Four Heavenly Kings.

There is no time limit for the Road to the Championship, while the Masters Tournament is held at a fixed time.

Actually, they're all pretty much the same; you have to defeat the Four Heavenly Kings to become one.

As for the replacement Four Heavenly Kings, they will only be recognized as the true Four Heavenly Kings after a year.

"Once Primeape evolves, I'll challenge the Champion Road."

Li Shuwen raised an eyebrow. "Although the Masters Tournament is still a few months away, you'll have plenty of time to train your Pokémon."

"Going to the Champion Road and battling those trainers who are all highly skilled, according to their rules, will greatly reduce your chances of clearing the course."

Li Dazhuang said with a smile, "The benefit of challenging the path to becoming a champion is that you can learn the unique skills they have honed over ten or even several decades."

"When we reach the Four Heavenly Kings, we will have the strength to challenge them!"

The road to the championship is a bit like climbing a tower; every trainer is both a challenger and a defender.

Li Shuwen asked, "Are you still going to watch the Four Heavenly Kings ranking competition?"

Li Dazhuang thought for a moment, "After being provoked by you like that, Fiery Monkey has successfully learned the Fist of Fury. It is indeed possible to keep him in the research institute for training."

"I'm going to learn about the current Elite Four's abilities beforehand, to see if I can learn something new. After ten years of not working hard, I've become somewhat out of touch with the current trainers."

Li Dazhuang's words seemed disjointed, but Li Shuwen sensed his vibrant spirit and knew that he had returned to being the spirited fighter he once was.

Perhaps Li Dazhuang can truly succeed in his quest for the championship this time…

Li Dazhuang suddenly reached out and put his hand on Li Shuwen's shoulder. "Shuwen, you've worked hard all these years. I'm indeed a bit of a bad father. I'll take care of this family from now on."

"This time, when you try to become one of the Elite Four, your dad will go and help you navigate the muddy waters first. If you succeed, you'll have more resources to train your Pokémon."

"I've also compiled a guide on how to raise Fighting-type Pokémon to help your Pokémon grow more smoothly."

At this moment, Li Dazhuang is a great father.