Pokémon: Start with a Dragon-type Gym Leader, and pick up Guroton.

Chapter 296 Gym Leaders: Me, fighting Regigigas?! Really?!

After a series of thrilling rescues, Li Luochen finally managed to safely bring all the passengers to the ruins for centralized accommodation.

The survivors, still shaken, huddled in a corner, their eyes frequently glancing at Li Luochen, whispers escaping their lips.

"I heard that this museum owner... doesn't come cheap."

"Having saved so many people, they're not going to ask for an exorbitant reward, are they?"

Whispers of speculation circulated among the crowd, after all, the name "Li Luochen" had long been shrouded in an ambiguous label of good and evil in numerous rumors...

In an instant, someone lowered their voice and added, "Everyone says he can always manage a million-dollar evacuation every time he enters a secret realm. But right now, there seems to be nothing around him. Could it be that this secret realm is too barren, causing him to find nothing?"

"Hiss... Li Luochen claims he can evacuate with a million dollars. If he doesn't have a million, does that mean we're going to be..."

As soon as he finished speaking, the mouth of the other person who was about to speak was covered.

You can eat whatever you want, but you can't say whatever you want!

If this continues, it would be a sin of killing!

At that moment, the group turned their heads and saw that Li Luochen had no luggage on him.

Many people felt a sinking feeling in their hearts.

I'm afraid... this time they're going to hold us accountable?

"How is that exaggerated?"

This time, the speaker was from out of town. He was in Donghuang on business and had heard of Li Luochen's reputation.

Labels like sunny and cheerful, positive and optimistic, not interested in women, and very capable are all given to Li Luochen by other regions.

Being labeled like this shows that Li Luochen is an exceptionally responsible dojo master!

"Hey bro, which region are you from?"

"I'm from the Kanto region."

"Oh, then go play somewhere else."

"?"

The Kanto region trainer was puzzled, but didn't continue the conversation, instead chatting with his companion.

As for the trainers in the Eastern Region, they trembled with fear.

As early as three years ago.

That is, the period when Li Luochen was at his most demonic.

The Donghuang region secretly ranked the second-generation Demon Orbs.

Li Luochen ranked among the top.

Although many people are unaware that this list exists, who among those present isn't a renowned trainer famous in the local area?

A list like that must have been heard of before, or even been seen.

Right now, Li Luochen, whose name is on the list, is standing right in front of them. Even though he does look gentle and refined, who knows if Li Luochen is a wolf in sheep's clothing, preparing to take this opportunity to rip them off!

Li Luochen, on the other hand, was yawning and did not pay any attention to what the trainers were saying.

As the saying goes.

Lies don't hurt, truth is the knife.

If I were to go over and argue with them, wouldn't that just confirm my guilty conscience?

That's why he wouldn't do those things.

Well, let's just wait for the gate to the secret realm to open.

However, they were right about one thing.

That is.

This place is really poor!

Dragons possess abundant energy, but there's not much of it that can be sold for money!

If it weren't for Regigigas's appearance, which allowed me to barely escape with a million dollars, I would have really had to find a way to dig three feet into the ground to see if I could find anything valuable, put it in my backpack, and sell it for money.

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Donghuang area, Fujian Province, Xiamen.

This is Xiamen, also known as Luhu Island, a second-tier city in Fujian Province located in the Donghuang region.

In coastal areas, economic development is relatively good, but prices are also high.

The competition to determine which dojos will be promoted to provincial-level dojos is being held here.

"Hey, why are there three dojos in Rongcheng? Where's that kid Li Luochen? Didn't he come?"

Zhang Qiang, the local alliance branch manager in Xiamen, was greeting the dojo masters who had arrived from various places. When he was counting the number of people, he was surprised to find that Li Luochen, the master of Minrong Dojo, was not there.

But on second thought, this is also a good thing.

I've heard that guy's Pokémon are really weird, and it's rumored that they can even fight against Pokémon of higher levels. No matter how much I don't believe it, I should always be prepared for the worst.

If Li Luochen really has that kind of ability, it's better not to confront him.

"A secret realm has appeared near Changle Airport. Luo Chen went in to take care of some business and should be able to come over tomorrow. Anyway, there's still plenty of time; there are three days left until the on-site registration closes. Why the rush?"

Liu Song, the head of the Min Drum Martial Arts Hall in Gulou District of Rongcheng, explained to Li Luochen, while looking at the young man standing next to Zhang Qiang, the branch manager, and smiled with clasped hands:

"Master Zhang Xiang, it's been a long time. I heard you've been training in the secret realm all these years, and now you've come out and immediately participated in the provincial dojo promotion competition. It seems you're determined to win?"

"I wouldn't say we're guaranteed to win, but securing second place and aiming for first should be no problem."

Zhang Xiang returned the greeting with a fist and palm salute, unable to suppress his smile.

"Gym Leader Liu Song, I wonder if there have been any newly promoted Gym Leaders in Fujian Province in recent years? I've been in the secret realm and know nothing about the outside world. Also, who is this Gym Leader Li Luochen that my brother just mentioned? I don't think I've ever heard of him before. He seems like a younger generation trainer?"

Zhang Xiang has many problems.

It mainly revolves around Li Luochen.

The name sounds familiar, but I'm not sure if I've mistaken it for something else.

And if I remember correctly.

Isn't Li Fan the owner of Minrong Martial Arts Academy?

Has it been because I've been in this secret realm for too long, so long that even the headmaster of the Minrong Dojo has been replaced?!

"Master Zhang Xiang, quite a few masters have been promoted in Fujian Province in recent years, but not many are qualified to stand here. Li Luochen is one of them."

When Li Luochen was mentioned, Liu Song's expression was a mix of laughter and tears. He could only say with a wry smile, "He is Li Fan's son, and his strength is already close to the Heavenly King level. As for Li Fan... he and Yu Longwan went missing during a mission to explore a secret realm and have been declared sacrificed by the Alliance."

"Sacrificed?"

Zhang Xiang's expression was somewhat strange.

A scourge can last for a thousand years.

This guy, who was once ranked number one on the list of the ten worst gym leaders, has just disappeared without a trace.

"Could they be hiding in some secret realm, stealing resources?"

Zhang Xiang couldn't help but say.

"..."

The previously heated atmosphere froze after Zhang Xiang's words.

It's something he's capable of doing.

But in the eyes of these dojo owners, the deceased is gone, and saying this is somewhat disrespectful.

Zhang Xiang realized his words were inappropriate and immediately changed the subject, saying, "Oh right, how old is that new sect leader named Li Luochen? He actually has strength approaching the Heavenly King level, that's truly terrifying!"

"Just started college."

"Huh? You're kidding me, aren't you?"

"I'm not kidding you, it's said that he even caught a legendary Pokémon."

"I think you've had too much to drink."

"Oh, just now the Fujian Provincial Alliance branch sent word that Li Luochen has left the secret realm and registered information for a Pokémon named Regigigas...?"

These words were spoken.

All the gym leaders present had big "?" marks on their foreheads.

Is this even reasonable?!