Pokémon: Starting with Lucario and Gardevoir

Each time, Charmeleon was knocked away by Lucario, it struggled to get back up.

Undeterred, we strike again!

This demonstrates his indomitable spirit!

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Charmeleon was knocked away nearly ten times in a row, and is now struggling to stand up.

Although Lucario held back with every move, Charmeleon, having been attacked repeatedly, was already exhausted. At this point, it was only through its indomitable will that it managed to stand up.

"Alright, the battle is over." Hao Yan spoke up to stop the fight.

Although Charmeleon has a strong will, it will still be difficult to win when faced with a huge level difference.

Haoyan patted Lucario on the shoulder and gave him a look that said, "You did a good job."

It completely brought out Charmeleon's potential, allowing him to witness Charmeleon's extraordinary willpower.

Then I walked up to Charmeleon, squatted down, and picked him up.

She gently comforted him, saying, "Xiaolong, you've done very well."

"Work hard in your training and evolve into a Charizard soon, then you'll have a chance."

"Awoo~ Awoo~" Charmander nodded heavily, then snuggled into Haoyan's arms.

His eyes were filled with anticipation.

I'm looking forward to the moment he evolves into Charizard!

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After the battle between Charmeleon and Lucario.

The lawn was covered with uneven footprints and was in a terrible state.

Training equipment was scattered everywhere.

"We'll need to build a dedicated battlefield later," Hao Yan thought to himself as he glanced at the messy courtyard.

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Chapter 72 Hao Yan's Birthday, Heading to Fu Yan Town

Time flies, like a white horse galloping past a crack in the wall.

In the blink of an eye, more than a month has passed.

The date is May 9th.

Since Charmeleon unsurprisingly lost to Lucario last time...

Charmeleon trains like crazy every day, trying to catch up with Lucario.

Although Haoyan didn't ask them to, these Pokémon spontaneously underwent special training.

Charmeleon's training over this period has yielded significant results; its level has increased from 16 to 30!

The progress can be described as rapid.

But Hao Yan's other two Pokémon, Lucario and Gardevoir, weren't waiting for him. They were undergoing hellish training every day.

Lucario reached level 38, and Gardevoir reached level 37.

The higher the level, the harder it is to advance; each step requires a tremendous amount of perseverance.

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As usual, at 6 o'clock when it was light, Charmander was the first to get up from his room and run to the yard to start his warm-up for the day's training.

I started jogging around the yard with my little legs, and after the run, I did some other exercises.

But when he finished warming up, he was still all alone in the yard.

"Awoo~ Awoo?"

Charmander looked at the empty yard where he was all alone, his eyes filled with confusion.

He just did a warm-up, which took at least half an hour.

Normally, Lucario and Hiro would be up by now at this hour.

Haoyan will take him and Lucario to exercise together.

But today he's all alone!

Just as Charmeleon was wondering what was going on, Lucario finally appeared.

"Awoo~ Awoo~" (Why are you sleeping so late today? I've already warmed up and am ready to start exercising.)

"Luca~ Luca~" (No training today, just a day off.)

rest?

The Charmeleon looked even more puzzled.

Lucario, who is usually like a madman during training, actually said he wanted to rest?

Just as Charmeleon was about to ask more questions, it noticed Gardevoir coming out.

He said to them, "Shanai~ Shanai~" (I've made porridge, stop chatting and come eat breakfast.)

"???"

The little dragon was completely bewildered.

Normally, Haoyan would take him and Lucario to exercise and then make breakfast.

Why is Gardevoir making breakfast today?

Although Gardevoir often helps out when Hao Yan cooks, Hao Yan is the one who does most of the cooking.

"Luca~ Luca~" (Here I am.)

Lucario agreed and then left Charmeleon behind to go to the dining room for breakfast.

Charmeleon rushed to Gardevoir and asked, "Awoo~ Awoo?" (Why is it you making breakfast today, big sister? Where's Haoyan?)

Gardevoir, who was about to turn around, stopped and replied to Charmeleon's question, "Gardevoir~ Gardevoir~" (Haoyan is packing his luggage and doesn't have time to make breakfast, so I'll cook today.)

Packing your luggage?

Are they about to go out?

Charmeleon clung to Gardevoir, continuing to ask, "Awoo~ Awoo~" (Haoyan hadn't mentioned going out before, so why is he packing his bags?)

Gardevoir paused for a moment, then realized what she was doing and pointed to the calendar not far away, which showed the date as July 9th.

He said to Charmeleon, "Sarana~Sarana~" (Today is July 9th, a very important day.)

Seeing the growing confusion in Charmeleon's eyes, Gardevoir knew he was new to the family and didn't quite understand, so she took on the role of an older sister and patiently explained to Charmeleon, "Garde~ Gardevoir~"

"Today is Haoyan's birthday. Every year on July 9th, we go out."

"Let's go to Fuyan Town to celebrate Haoyan's birthday."

Birthday?

Charizard used to live in Viridian Forest and had never heard of this word, so Gardevoir had to patiently explain it to him.

After Gardevoir's explanation, Charmeleon finally understood.

But why go to Furnace Town for a birthday?

"Awoo~ Awoo~" Charmeleon continued to ask.

At this moment, Hao Yan, dressed neatly and carrying a backpack, walked out of the room and saw Charmeleon and Gardevoir talking.

Gardevoir looked distressed, while Charmeleon was full of curiosity.

I could roughly guess what they were talking about.

Haoyan walked over, bent down and rubbed the Charmander, and said to him, "Because in Fuyan Town, there is someone who is just as important to me as you are."

"We're going to visit him and celebrate his birthday."

"Come on, let's have breakfast first, and then we'll set off."

Someone very important to Haoyan?

The Charmander nodded, seemingly understanding.

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Chapter 73 The Strange Changes at Yantu Mountain

The Hoenn region has a very famous tourist destination.

That is Fuyan Town.

Fuyu Town is closer to Mt. Chimbu than Akiha Town, and it can draw many hot springs from this active volcano.

It is the most famous hot spring town in the entire Pokémon world.

As a result, a large number of travelers come to visit Fuyan Town.

At this moment, Haoyan was crossing Yantu Mountain on his way to Fuyan Town.

He was going to Fuyan Town to see an old man.

This old man can be said to be the pillar of Fuyan Town!

He was the former Gym Leader of LavaCity and one of the former Elite Four members of the Hoenn region.

He is Mura, the grandfather of Aysa, the current owner of the Fuyan Town Gym, and also Haoyan's teacher.

Hao Yan grew up in an orphanage without any family background.

By chance, I met Mulla.

The kind-hearted Mura provided Haoyan with a great deal of help.

The egg that gave birth to Riolu was also given to him by Mura.