I'm not a Pokémon succubus.

After all, simply by relying on the not-so-generous subsidies of the Nibe Gym, he can cultivate a gym's rock-attribute Pokémon, ensuring that his Pokémon battle level and the strength of the Pokémon itself can support the operation of a large gym. His operation, which is at the top of the gym-level trainers, is enough to prove the training level of the Nibe Gym Master.

After seeing Xiaogang's family environment, Aixia also felt a little exhausted.

Although he now has a lot of money and resources left in his hands, it can still support the breeding of Pokémon and daily travel expenses.

However, as Lulili evolved into Marill and Charmander evolved into Charmeleon, the resources they needed almost doubled.

In particular, the resources used by Caterpillar now have completely turned into dragon and flying attribute treasures and energy blocks.

Although my wallet is quite thick, it is now rapidly shrinking.

If Marill evolved into Marillli, Charmeleon evolved into Charizard, and Caterpillar's evolutionary path also progressed steadily, the funds and resources provided by the Hoenn Alliance alone would not be enough.

So Aisha also needs to find new ways to make money...

"Aixia-kun is short of money?"

When Xiaogang heard Aixia's distress during the chat, he looked at him with a bit of surprise and said, "I thought Aixia-kun was the type who had no shortage of money."

Suddenly, Xiaogang looked at Aixia with a hint of empathy in his eyes.

He is also poor.

"Hey."

Aisha waved her hand.

"I'm too poor. The profession of Pokémon trainer is too expensive."

"Well, who says it's not... Hey."

Xiaogang obviously agreed with Aixia's words.

"I'm so envious. Other gym leaders can have side jobs, and their gyms can earn more money. It's so hard here."

Xiao Gang talked about gym leaders having side jobs, saying, "Everyone likes to say that the trainers in the eight Kanto gyms are incredibly powerful, mostly because gym leaders in other regions aren't doing their jobs. However, what people don't realize is that even the eight Kanto gyms frequently have side jobs."

"Ah."

Aixia agreed deeply.

Most of these gym leaders have their own side jobs.

Xiaoxia's Hualan Gym performs water ballet shows all day and night, and the shows are always packed, making money is as easy as flowing water.

Lijia's Yuhong Gym almost monopolizes the sales and production of all perfumes and related products in the Kanto region.

Ah Xing has the support of her father, who is the king of Chengdu.

Xia Bo is a powerful researcher. Even though he is suspected to be from Team Rocket, the Elf League is very polite to him.

"Nibi City is clearly rich in mineral and stone resources. As the Gym Leader of Nibi, you hold considerable influence in the city. Why haven't you explored the local industry?" Aisha inquired curiously about Xiaogang's disregard for the gold on the ground. She then added, "Actually, I don't think you need to pay close attention to them. Those children have been exposed to your work all day long at the Nibi Gym, and have developed a maturity not found in normal children. Their basic training skills are even better than most of their peers."

Aisha knew that Xiaogang's life was so difficult because of his brothers and sisters.

The question is, is there a possibility that these children should not be a burden?

They can also become a force to support Xiaogang.

"Ok?"

Xiaogang looked at Aixia without saying anything, as if waiting for his next words.

"Um......"

Aisha thought for a moment and said, "I think you could try to train some successors. Your brothers and sisters are completely trustworthy. If they become trainers at the Nibi Gym, they can help relieve your pressure in various aspects, and you will have a lot more free time."

"When we were fighting, I also noticed that those children had a yearning to become trainers."

Aisha still remembered that in the TV animation of Pokémon, after Brock went out traveling with Satoshi, his younger brother, Goro, became the acting trainer of the Nibe Gym.

That child even possesses powerful Pokémon like Rhydon.

The trainer's talent is very strong.

"If these promising youngsters become talented, the plight of the Nibi Gym will definitely be alleviated."

"I have this idea."

Xiaogang was silent for a while and then sighed.

"I just feel that the profession of trainer is too dangerous, and I don't want these children to take risks."

"what......"

After hearing this, Aisha understood.

Xiaogang is not stupid.

He just loves these children whom he has taken care of since they were young.

Because I have experienced the tears of trainers, I don't want these children to go through that kind of suffering, so I am willing to bear all the burdens of life by myself.

"You might as well ask their opinion."

Aisha suggested so.

"Maybe it's time for the kid to grow up."

Aisha knew that although this rock-hard man was tenacious, his thinking was somewhat rigid and he needed some external enlightenment.

Aixia was happy to be the person who comforted Xiaogang.

"..."

Xiaogang was silent.

Aixia didn't say anything either, just waited for him quietly.

"......it is good."

After a while, Xiaogang clenched his fists and responded to Aixia's words.

"Thank you, Aisha!"

The absence of honorifics shows that Xiaogang has completely accepted Aixia as his friend.

"Come on, Xiaogang."

Aixia smiled and felt happy about Xiaogang's changes.

"...By the way, you said you were going to make money?"

Suddenly, Xiaogang seemed to remember something and asked Aixia, "You should be proficient in making energy cubes?"

"Almost, what's wrong?"

Aisha was a little confused.

Xiao Gang scratched his head and said, "I'm a little interested in breeders. I learned a little about them before."

"It's mainly because I know some powerful trainers who are looking for a maker of high-quality energy cubes. They're planning to customize them for their Pokémon."

"Oh?"

Aisha's eyes lit up.

The number of high-level trainers overwhelmingly exceeds the number of high-level breeders.

This is mainly because compared to the trainers who have been behind the scenes for a long time in their career and no one cares about them, the trainers who can be glamorous and popular on the stage are more attractive to today's young people.

Nowadays, the breeders are already experiencing a lack of successors...

The problem is that energy blocks are essential nutrients for the Pokémon of powerful trainers.

So high-level breeders can always make a living no matter where they go.

"You said I was guarding a pile of gold without doing anything, but weren't you the same?"

Seeing Aixia's expression, Xiaogang teased him, saying, "You're clearly a seasoned, high-level cultivator, and even the most sought-after energy cube maker, yet now you're complaining to me about your lack of ways to make money."

"no......"

Aisha wanted to explain.

"The main reason is that I have no connections. I don't know any powerful trainers who need custom energy blocks, and the powerful trainers I do know don't need to ask me to make them. It's so embarrassing."

"Oh?"

Xiaogang is a little interested.

"Who do you know?"

"Watari, Daigo Tsushima and Mikoli."

"......indeed."

Why do the three champions need to ask Aisha to customize energy blocks for them?

The resources used for Aisha's shining iron dumbbells were a gift from Daigo for free.

"nothing."

Xiao Gang patted Ai Xia's shoulder and said, "I happen to have a client who fits my criteria. This little guy has social phobia and a series of other reasons, so he can't find a suitable high-level trainer on his own. So I'm helping him. Now that you're here, I can finally finish the job."

"Oh?"

Aisha was overjoyed.

"it is good!"

Anyone who can ask Xiaogang to help find a high-level trainer should be more or less a gym-level trainer, and if nothing unexpected happens, he should be a rich person.

"We'll split the profits after the deal is done..."

"No need." Xiaogang interrupted Aisha and expressed his thoughts, saying, "I know that many of those children might choose to become trainers. As a gym leader, I can teach them some things, but for deeper and more profound theories, it is indeed more appropriate for Aisha-kun to be the teacher."

"no problem."

Aixia agreed to Xiaogang's words.

Just teaching some theories, nothing more.

Anyway, I am not going to keep it to myself.

"Your next target is the Cerulean Gym?"

Xiao Gang spoke of the Cerulean Gym issue with a hint of gloating, saying, "Xiaoxia has been preparing for your challenge for a while now. She seems very much looking forward to your gym challenge. I wonder how Coach Ai plans to deal with this famous wild bass in Cerulean City?"

"Xiaoxia..."

Aisha was reciting the name of the Hualan Gym Leader, and suddenly, she realized something was wrong.

"How did Xiaoxia know my schedule?"

"You didn't know?" Xiao Gang was a little surprised and said, "Qinglu previously informed us that Coach Ai was planning to challenge and broadcast the Gym Challenge Tournament for the eight major gyms in the Kanto region."

"Ok?"

A question mark appeared above Aisha's head.

Qinglu, you plotted against me!

"Hey......"

But it doesn't matter.

Aisha smiled calmly and said, "Not bad, it just so happens that my ace Pokémon has made considerable progress recently."

"In that case, I'm looking forward to the surprise Xiaoxia has prepared for me."

If Misty was dissatisfied with the fact that she once controlled Butterfree in an online battle and slept through her entire team.

Well, this time I will use Caterpillar to challenge the Cerulean Gym.

......

After saying goodbye to Xiaogang, Aisha and his Pokémon immediately ran out of Nibi City.

Mainly because I'm afraid of being harassed by that guy Xiaozhi.

Rotom also said that there were no good tourist attractions in Nibe City. After completing the Nibe Gym Challenge and obtaining the gray badge, there was no need to continue wasting time in this city.

So Aisha immediately ran out of Nibi City and entered Route 3.

"It seems Ash is ready to continue his challenge of the Nibe Gym, but he probably doesn't have any Pokémon that can definitely defeat Brock right now." Aisha, walking along Route 3 with her Pokémon, confirmed that Ash couldn't catch up. She then calculated his strength and said, "Based on Ash's progress in the TV anime, he should only have Pikachu, Pidgeot, and Metapod... A single Geodude Magnitude Shock could wipe out all three of Ash's Pokémon."

He is indeed a master of reverse attributes.