060 The First Gym Challenge Begins! Fight Against Hongshen
After Xu Qian left, Qin Yun took a deep breath.
To be honest, Qin Yun was still a little nervous about this battle.
The reason is very simple: Qin Yun wasn't sure of winning.
He didn't know which Pokémon would make up Hongshen's second team, nor how strong his opponents were.
Of course, the most important factor was that Hongshen was different from the trainers Qin Yun had faced before. Hongshen had vast combat experience, so Qin Yun might not be able to defeat him with the strategies he'd used before.
"There's a gym battle ahead; do you have confidence?" Qin Yun asked as he looked at the four little ones.
"Chiru!"
"Doduo!"
"Hera!"
"Don't!"
The four Pokémon responded enthusiastically, each brimming with confidence. For them, as long as they fought alongside Qin Yun, they weren't afraid of any difficulties.
"Very well, let's head to the first gym challenge together!" Qin Yun took another deep breath, washed his face, and left.
It was now two o'clock in the afternoon.
When they arrived at the Hongcheng Gym, the place was buzzing with activity. The gym was currently hosting trainer battles, and the gym's popularity was evident, as the spectators filled the stands.
In this world, Pokémon trainers were as famous as any celebrity from the past, and Qin Yun had quickly become one. As soon as he walked in, many people recognized him as "the lucky guy."
Qin Yun felt the weight of their gazes and couldn't help but feel a little embarrassed. If Pokémon in this world couldn't be controlled once identified by a trainer, many people might target him, especially since he possessed high-potential Pokémon.
To Pokémon hunters, a high-potential Pokémon was worth hundreds of millions of Pokémon coins, an endless resource.
"Qin Yun, didn't expect you to arrive so early. Come in and sit inside," Xu Qian greeted, spotting him immediately, as Qin Yun had become the center of attention.
Seeing Qin Yun's "tragic" state on the surveillance, Xu Qian couldn't help but laugh, eventually coming out to rescue him.
Qin Yun shot Xu Qian a look of understanding, realizing that he was enjoying Qin Yun's discomfort.
"Haha," Xu Qian chuckled again, but Qin Yun didn't mind; he knew Xu Qian meant no harm.
"Let's go. Master is very busy now, but don't worry, he'll be ready for your challenge at three o'clock," Xu Qian added.
Qin Yun nodded, following Xu Qian into the monitoring room. There were staff members ensuring security, and after handing Qin Yun over to them, Xu Qian got to work. The gym was preparing for various events, and there was a lot to do.
Qin Yun, feeling a little idle, took out his phone to pass the time. Before long, Xu Qian returned with Hongshen.
"Young friend Qin Yun, it's a pleasure to meet you," Hongshen said, shaking hands with Qin Yun warmly.
"Master of the Red Pavilion, I understand your purpose, and it's true, your luck has brought you a special Pokémon from the Insect Forest," Hongshen added with a smile.
Qin Yun felt a little embarrassed hearing this, knowing that the Heracross he had obtained was indeed one of the rare high-potential Pokémon in the region.
"But getting such a Pokémon speaks to your ability, and for that, I won't go easy on you during the gym challenge," Hongshen continued.
Qin Yun nodded with resolve. He didn't want Hongshen to hold back; that would defeat the purpose of his training.
Hongshen, satisfied with Qin Yun's attitude, smiled. "You know the minimum requirements for a gym challenge, right?"
Qin Yun nodded confidently. "Yes, three Pokémon are required."
Hongshen nodded approvingly. In a three-tier gym like the Red City Gym, challengers needed at least three Pokémon to enter.
"Well, since you understand, prepare yourself. The gym challenge will begin at three o'clock sharp," Hongshen concluded.
Qin Yun nodded again. He had been looking forward to this moment for a long time.
With that, Hongshen went to get ready.
The news quickly spread that Qin Yun was about to take on the gym challenge, and many people hurried into the gym, eager to see if the "lucky guy" could pull off an upset.
Would Qin Yun actually be able to defeat Hongshen and claim the gym badge? Most didn't think so—Hongshen was a seasoned trainer, and many believed no high school student could possibly defeat him, even with a rare Pokémon.
At exactly three o'clock, Qin Yun, led by Xu Qian, made his way to the arena for the gym challenge. The venue had been set up with a forest theme, and it was packed with spectators.
The audience had doubled since Qin Yun's arrival, and though Qin Yun wasn't nervous, he felt the excitement building. The energy was palpable, and he thrived in this environment.
"This is it! Red City Gym, here I come!" Qin Yun's heart swelled with joy; this was the first gym battle of his life.
"The master of the Hongshen Pavilion has arrived," the announcer declared. Hongshen entered the arena, wearing his gym outfit, which was mandatory for gym battles. He wore a faint smile as he approached.
"Qin Yun, are you ready?" Hongshen asked.
"I'm ready," Qin Yun replied, a confident grin on his face.
The referee stepped forward and called out, "This will be a three-on-three Pokémon battle between Jiangcheng's Qin Yun and the master of the Red City Gym, Hongshen!"
"Each side will send out Pokémon. When a Pokémon is unable to continue fighting, the other side wins."
The referee looked between the two, asking if they were ready. Both trainers extended their hands, signaling they were good to go.
"Great! Please send out your Pokémon within ten seconds!"
"Come out, Fomantis!" Qin Yun called, sending out his Grass-type Pokémon.
"Come out, Beedrill!" Hongshen responded, releasing his Insect/Poison-type Pokémon.
Qin Yun surveyed the field and saw the advantages his Fomantis held in this forest-themed environment. However, he knew that the real test would come when he faced stronger opponents later.
As the battle began, Qin Yun assessed his opponent's Beedrill. A system message appeared before him:
Pokémon: Beedrill
Type: Bug + Poison
Ability: Insect Premonition
Strength: Elite Intermediate
Potential: Medium Potential
Skills: Fury Attack, Bug Bite, Pin Missile, Poison Barb, Fury Cutter, Venom Attack, Agility
Introduction: Beedrill, the Poison Bee Pokémon, evolved from Kakuna, and its Poison Barb is extremely dangerous.
Qin Yun took a deep breath, focused, and prepared himself for the intense battle ahead.
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