A water-type trainer who specializes in dragon-type water.

"So the next time we meet will be the day you challenge me for the championship title..."

Listening to Li Guanjun's words, Zhang Leiyuan did not show any emotion. He patted Zhang Heng and Qishu who were standing beside him. The two also understood their father's intention and walked away for a distance, leaving Guanjun and his father a space to communicate alone.

Zhang Leiyuan simply responded calmly, "Of course I won't forget it. I hope Li Guanjun will show some mercy and, for my father's sake, don't let me lose too badly."

Li Guanjun teased, "You're being modest now. You don't need to use Old Master Zhang to pressure me. We can just fight with all our strength."

Zhang Leiyuan's father is Zhang Heng's grandfather. The core of the Zhang family's rise is this old man who is proficient in medicine.

In the 1950s, Mr. Zhang provided treatment, training, and other support to several Chinese regional champions in the early years of the nation, helping them maintain the strength of their ace Pokémon amidst the fierce international conflict and securing a place for China.

Although they are not combatants, strong rear-line support is what enables China to maintain its competitiveness in the long-lasting international disputes.

He even became a target of assassination by foreign forces at one point. It was not until recent years, when he was old and frail and could no longer adapt to the high-intensity work, that he retired behind the scenes and established the Zhang Pharmaceutical Group.

Li Guanjun continued, "I didn't expect you to be hiding your abilities. The electric energy that just erupted from you, and the two bullets that blocked Zhang Heng's way, couldn't have been done by an ordinary Pokémon. The barrier formed must be the Divine Beast Field, right?"

Zhang Leiyuan smiled and said, "This kind of Pokémon that transcends the laws of nature will naturally not be used in a head-on confrontation with you. If I want to defeat you, I will definitely use all my strength and will not use any external forces."

"No, no, no. What I mean is, if you want to use it, then go ahead. There are some powers that transcend the rules of the world, and you are not the only one who possesses them. I am also looking forward to fighting with your full strength."

Zhang Leiyuan, however, heard something different and responded, "Oh? So, Li Guanjun has also gained this world-changing power. I hope we can have a battle without regrets. However, in a Chinese championship tournament that's watched by the whole world, it's not appropriate for either of us to reveal our cards."

Li Guanjun sighed and said, "After becoming the champion, even fighting has become impure. Well, I look forward to fighting you."

Then the two men shook hands again. There was no surging fighting spirit in their eyes, but a kind of calmness, a kind of expectation, and a kind of mutual respect that came from meeting an equally matched opponent.

At this time, the transport plane's rescue mission had been completed, including the post-disaster work. The bodies of the dead Nidoqueen and King Scorpion on the ground were also cleaned up. The propeller of the transport plane began to circle, preparing to return to the alliance base.

Xingken shouted from the back: "Li Guanjun, this place has been handled. You can evacuate now."

Li Guanjun and Zhang Leiyuan let go of each other's hands, and Zhang Heng also walked over, preparing to say goodbye to Guanjun out of politeness.

Li Guanjun looked at Zhang Heng who was walking over and took out a round crystal and handed it to Zhang Heng.

"Take it. Zhang Heng, I believe it will be of use to you in the future. Furthermore, your performance in this wilderness area was exceptional. Not only did you save the giant Swampert tribe, but you also rescued several forest rangers who were being targeted by international bandits."

The round crystal that Li Guanjun handed over was the evolution key stone that had just been seized. Although Zhang Heng had not yet found the mega evolution stone of Swampert, it was also good to get the key stone first.

Zhang Heng took it and thanked Li Guanjun.

"Thank you, Champion Li."

"Haha, maybe the next champion will be your father. You can just call him Uncle Li next time."

Zhang Heng was about to say something when Li Guanjun interrupted him, "Okay, I'm leaving now. Say hello to Yishu for me."

Li Guanjun turned around and slowly walked towards the hatch of the transport plane. As the propeller turned faster and faster, a gust of wind blew, and the two transport planes floated in the air and left the island in the middle of the lake.

Zhang Leiyuan and Zhang Heng, father and son, watched the two transport planes fly away. For a moment, the scene fell into silence...

"Xiao Heng, you are now a Pokémon trainer. What path should you take in the future? Have you ever planned for the future?"

Zhang Heng shook his head and said, "No, Dad, my growth has always been in line with the path set by our family, right? Whether it's studying medicine or learning the Pokémon Encyclopedia, it's all arranged by the family. They want to train me to become a doctor, right?"

Zhang Leiyuan smiled gratifiedly and replied, "Whether it's true or not, it doesn't matter anymore. You've always been aloof and focused, making you a perfect doctor. Now that you have Pokémon, your personality seems to have changed a lot. Whether it's the legendary beast gadgets you're wearing or the special Pokémon on your body, they all show that you're full of potential, so I won't limit your growth or direction anymore."

Zhang Heng asked, "Dad, what about you? What's your goal? Do you really want to reach the top of China and win the title of champion?"

Zhang Leiyuan could only look up into the distance upon hearing this, as if dreams were too far away. He said calmly, "Not only are international disputes ongoing, but domestic undercurrents are also surging. If your grandfather, a hero in founding the country, were to pass away one day, those powerful people would not let us off just because of our ancestors' contributions. It's foreseeable that they would swallow up our Zhang Group in a very short time."

After weighing the pros and cons, Zhang Heng said, "So, Dad, your goal is to ascend to a high-ranking position in China, in order to ensure the safety of the Zhang family?"

Zhang Leiyuan nodded in agreement and said, "That's right. Only by making a grand entrance and gaining a high position on the political stage, and gaining a certain status, can we not only have a say and protect the Zhang family, but also change many complex and entangled interest relationships and do more practical things that benefit the country and the people."

"But father, Li Guanjun is not the product of factional struggles. He is an upright person who has ascended to the championship throne through real strength. In addition, he has an inseparable connection with the Ou Group. If possible, he will only be our friend, not our enemy."

Zhang Leiyuan was so shocked. After coming to the wilderness area, his son, who used to have a cold personality, could now consider issues from the family perspective. He also had a very good sense of the overall situation and a very comprehensive perspective on issues. It was no exaggeration to say that he had become a different person.

Puff puff puff~

The sound of a helicopter's propeller roaring could be heard again in the distance. It was a white civilian helicopter. Although the Zhang family was in danger, as one of the powerful families in the early days of the founding of the People's Republic of China, it was understandable that they had the right to fly.

"Okay, I'll consider these things. The special plane is here, you, Qishu, and Uncle Luo should go back first. The South China Academy will start school in less than two weeks, so you must have a complete plan by then."

Qi Shu was just about to come over and ask them to get on the helicopter together when he heard what the master said and asked, "Master, aren't you going back with us?"

Zhang Leiyuan patted Qi Shu's head and said, "By the way, I haven't had time to congratulate you on becoming the youngest gym leader in Guangdong Province's history. Although it's not an electric-type, well... you still qualify, right? Here, this is a congratulatory gift for you."

Handed over a turquoise diamond-shaped crystal...