The soul penetrates Xiaozhi and destroys Gou Hao at the beginning

"The outcome is decided! It is Xiaozhi who has completed the third training session," Mastedt announced with a smile.

Wow! Wow!

"so amazing!"

"What an exciting battle!"

The disciples all offered heartfelt applause and cheers to the three of them.

"You three have all worked hard," Miye said with a smile.

"Sigh, they lost, that's terrible. They even resorted to dirty tricks."

"Someone as young and talented as you probably wouldn't understand," Clara sighed.

"I lost too, huh? I'm truly pathetic, even resorting to dirty tricks."

Someone as young and talented as you probably wouldn't understand.

But in truth, I, an ordinary mortal, have already done my utmost. "Sai Baoli also said with self-deprecation.

"They did the same, they also tried their best."

However, I think it's about time I gave up on my dream of becoming a gym leader.

Anyway, once my cheating is exposed, I'll definitely be kicked out of the martial arts gym.

"Ash, if you want to tell your master about the cheating incident, go ahead and do so," Clara said.

"Me too, Xiaozhi. You can go and tell on me, report my misdeeds to our master."

Maybe it's time for me to give up my dream of becoming a gym leader.

"If the cheating is exposed, I think I will definitely be expelled from the martial arts school," Sai Baoli said.

"No, I won't," Ash shook his head.

"What? Why...why? To defeat you, they did something so despicable," Clara asked in surprise.

"This...why is this!? To defeat you, I sold my soul to the evil attribute." Saiboli asked, equally astonished.

"On the one hand, there's no need for that; I've already won the outcome anyway."

On the other hand, do you think that your little tricks are beyond the Master's ability to detect?

"You guys don't think that Master will only find out if I tell on him, do you?" Xiao Zhi said.

"Haha, Ash, you're so great at caring for your Pokémon and being considerate of your rivals," Masted said with a smile as he walked over.

"Master, Master!?" x2

Clara and Saiboli both said awkwardly.

"Let me, this old man, apologize to you on behalf of Lala and Sai Sai."

Although their actions were wrong in themselves, the reason they did so was...

"It's because they really don't want to lose to their formidable rivals; they are two excellent disciples who are willing to work hard," Ma Shide said with a smile.

"Waaah... Master, thank you... Ash... I'm sorry..."

"Waaah... Master, I'm so grateful... Ash... I'm so sorry..."

Both were so moved by Mastedt's magnanimity that they wept bitterly.

"However, as punishment, for the next six months, you two will be responsible for taking care of the Pokémon in the gym," Masted said.

"What!? Although this job is indeed quite hard, but, but, is it really over already?" Clara asked with delight.

"Yeah, we only need to accept such a small punishment to be forgiven?" Saiboli asked incredulously.

“Of course! From now on, you two also need to become stronger inside,” Ma Shide said with a smile.

"Ah...yes...!!"

"Ah...yes...!!"

Seeing the two men's reformed appearance, Ma Shide smiled, turned around, and waved to the others.

"Everyone! You can come over now!"

With Master's permission, Master's wife, Mime, and the other disciples gathered around Ash, Clara, and Saibao.

Although they were just watching from the sidelines, they couldn't hide their excitement.

"You three were absolutely fantastic! I got so nervous halfway through that I couldn't watch anymore," Mi Ye exclaimed excitedly.

"So touching."

"I was in tears."

The other disciples also chimed in with their praise.

Mastedt smiled and raised his hand to signal everyone to be quiet, then began to announce,

"Ash, you remained completely unfazed even in such a disadvantageous situation; that was truly outstanding!"

"Now that you've completed all your training, Xiaozhi, I'll give you the secret armor from Master Ma's martial arts school tomorrow."

"Thank you, Master." Xiao Zhi bowed to Ma Shide and said.

"No need for formalities. Well then, that's about it. Everyone, please disperse."

Since it was getting late, Mastedt dismissed everyone and told them to go back to their rooms to rest.

Everyone then dispersed, and Mastedt and Honey also left, leaving only Ash, Clara, and Saiboli.

Ash wanted to go back to rest, but Saibaoli called him back.

"Uh... wait a minute, Ash, I... actually... I have a tiny bit of... recognition of your strength."

Seeing that Saiboli said that, Clara also spoke up,

"Ash, well, I mean... you... are really strong."

After saying that, the two of them ran away without waiting for Xiaozhi's reply.

Watching the two figures hurry away, Xiao Zhi shook his head with a helpless smile. It was really not easy to get these two proud and arrogant people to say such things.

Afterwards, Ash went back to his room to rest.

Silent all night.

The next morning, Ma Shide called Xiao Zhi over.

"Master, I'm here."

"Yes, Ash, I greatly admire your talent. You've completed all three training sessions."

Now, I will bestow upon you the secret armor of Master Ma's martial arts school. Follow me.

After saying that, Ma Shide led Xiao Zhi to the backyard, pushed open the gate,

Ash saw that there were two bear apprentices training in the backyard.

At this moment, the two little ones are standing with their eyes closed, serious expressions, and in a horse stance.

"Yeah!"

"Beep, beep~ ah..."

After each of them shouted, they first threw a right punch, then a left punch, followed by a right kick.

Rushing to the door, Ma Shide expertly crouched down, raised his hands, and smilingly caught their series of small, scattered punches with his palms.

Euler, Euler, Euler, Euler!

After they finished punching, they pushed off with their left foot, raised their right foot and kicked the pillar next to them. Then they did a backflip in the air, struck what they thought was a cool pose, closed their eyes, and landed smoothly.

But when they opened their eyes and discovered that it wasn't just Mastedt watching them, but also Ash, the two little guys were clearly frightened.

It's not that they're timid, but rather that they're a little shy and embarrassed, like when they're striking all sorts of cringeworthy poses and reciting cringeworthy lines, they suddenly realize they're being watched by a crowd.