"I want to teach Xiaozhi Aura powers, I want him to become stronger, not because I hope he takes on any responsibilities, but just so the reckless Xiaozhi has an extra ability to protect himself and the Pokémon around him when facing danger."
"That way, when he courts death in the future, he won't actually die that quickly."
No one is more suitable for the Heart Source Style and to be a Waveguide Messenger than Xiaozhi, not even He Xiaomai or Nastina.
After Fang Yuan finished speaking, Brock, Misty, and Pikachu were stunned. It was true, just as Fang Yuan had said, Xiaozhi was such a person, which was why they were willing to stay by his side and support him.
Though very impulsive, Xiaozhi indeed had a very kind heart.
"What the—" Xiaozhi didn't know whether Fang Yuan was complimenting or belittling him.
He couldn't help but retort in a huff, "How is that my fault? In that kind of situation, anyone would've stood up, right?"
"Yes, well, for the next few days, you and Pikachu just obediently learn Aura from me." Fang Yuan smiled.
At that moment, Brock and Misty could understand why Fang Yuan chose Xiaozhi.
During the disaster in the Orange Archipelago, both had stepped forward bravely. Maybe they were alike in some manner?
"By the way, Mr. Fang Yuan, are you the Sect Leader of the Heart Source Style?" Brock asked with squinting eyes, "I haven't heard much about this style before."
"Yes, this Trainer Culture was founded by me. Since there are very few members, it's normal that you haven't heard about it."
"Does that mean, Mr. Fang Yuan, that you are now Xiaozhi's teacher??" Misty looked enviously at Xiaozhi.
A world's top eight teacher, oh!!! That's so enviable!!
"Hmph, haha, I am indeed excellent." At that moment, Xiaozhi was also feeling smug. He haughtily wiped his nose and tilted his hat, showing how easily the original Xiaozhi could get carried away. He said, "Wait until I, under Brother Fang Yuan... oh no, Teacher Fang Yuan, learn the Aura powers, I will definitely make Xiao Mao beg for mercy on his knees."
"Champion of the Silver League, Pokémon Master, the strongest trainer, all will be mine, hehe..."
Fang Yuan, Misty, Brock, Pikachu: "..."
Aren't you getting a bit ahead of yourself?
However, this shameless character... Fang Yuan stroked his chin. Considering Xiaozhi's thick skin, with just a bit of his guidance, maybe he truly might become the one most closely resembling his own achievements in the Heart Source Style?
Finding a student with extraordinary talent (like He Xiaomai, Nastina) is not difficult, but finding one with both thick skin and talent is much harder.
"Ah, by the way, when you say very few members, does that imply it's just the two of us??" Xiaozhi suddenly perked up and asked.
"No, that's not it. Besides you, you also have two senior sisters," Fang Yuan replied with a smile.
Xiaozhi said, "Are they also very powerful trainers?!"
"Hmm, they're stronger than you by a fair bit and could easily beat you up." Fang Yuan replied without sugarcoating.
"What?! How's that possible!" Xiaozhi was quite unconvinced.
The weakest is myself?
After all, he was among the top sixteen in the Quartz Alliance tournament, dominating the trainers of the Juzi Archipelago League.
"My first student is named Xiao Mai, who is currently traveling in a distant region. She's also a Waveguide Messenger, and right now, she's powerful enough that defeating an ordinary member of the Four Heavenly Kings in a 1VS1 situation shouldn't be a problem," Fang Yuan thought aloud.
A Blastoise with Wave Power is indeed strong.
For Xiaozhi to reach this level, he would need to experience travel through the Hoenn and Sinnoh Regions at the very least before possibly achieving it.
It was only after the Kalos arc and the Sun and Moon arc that Xiaozhi truly gained the strength to defeat the Four Heavenly Kings.
After Fang Yuan spoke, Xiaozhi chuckled sheepishly.
Having encountered Master Bruno and Master Kona, he was aware of the Four Heavenly Kings' strength.
For him, they were at an instant-kill level.
Was this senior sister named Xiao Mai really that powerful?
"Then Xiaozhi indeed wouldn't stand a chance," Brock and Misty nodded. However, how strong... Are all of Fang Yuan's students at King Level trainers?? But then again... considering Fang Yuan could rival the Champion of the Four Heavenly Kings, they were reassured.
It was normal for strong trainers to have powerful disciples.
Xiaozhi asked, "What about the other person??"
"She? She should be special training in the Sinnoh region right now, and if you wish to find her, you can do so anytime. Why, do you want to have a match with her? If it's her, she could probably beat you and Pikachu easily without Pokémon."
"..." Xiaozhi.
Pikachu: "Really? I don't believe it."
Are you exaggerating just a bit?
Brock and Misty were also stunned.
Defeating a King in a single battle they could understand.
But beating Xiaozhi without Pokémon, what was that all about?
"She is a Psychic. Come to think of it, you should know her since you've challenged the Goldenrod Gym. Nastina, the Gym Owner of the Goldenrod Gym, is my second student. How about that, Xiaozhi, do you still plan to challenge her?"
As Fang Yuan finished, upon hearing the name Nastina, Xiaozhi instantly went pale as he recalled an unpleasant memory. Misty and Brock also stepped back a step with pale faces, shocked as they looked at Fang Yuan.
"Nas... Nastina??!"
The dark history of being turned into a doll and locked up, almost making them think they'd die in the Goldenrod Gym, was definitely unforgettable.
That monstrous Psychic...
Indeed, someone who could win a Pokémon battle without using Pokémon at all, and such a person...