Replacing a sandbag with a new one is the act of a prodigal son. How poor is Xia Huna, so if the conditions allow, he wishes he could get a sandbag weighing several hundred kilograms and put it there. You can just go and beat it, and it won't be used up in a few years.
So, how should a sandbag be made? In the Pokémon game, sandbags have different patterns, and it's unclear what's inside. But some sandbags have indistinguishable patterns. What exactly is the pattern of an attack sandbag?
However, Froakie is not concerned with attack at the moment. Speed and special attack are the top priorities.
So, how should special attack be trained? What should be hit to increase special attack?
If we talk about special attacks, what is the first thing players think of? Of course, it's Gardevoir. But you can't tie up a Gardevoir and let it get beaten.
Let's not even talk about whether it's possible to catch a Gardevoir and have it beaten. Even if it were possible, he might not be able to beat it. Plus, with the popularity of Gardevoir, he would be beaten to death for abusing it.
So, what else can be done to increase special attack?
Xia Huna asked the system, "System, can you give me a list of items? Let's pick some."
Looking at the item list given by the system, "Hmm, what is this training machine for?"
"Effort values are doubled after battles. You can't use it. This thing doesn't say that effort values are doubled when you hit sandbags."
Xia Huna pushed this item aside and looked at others.
He scrolled down a couple of times, "Eh? This one looks good. What's its effect?"
"Wise Glasses? It increases power, but doesn't affect effort values. By the way, in the Rainbow Star mall, these items are all placed in the area for dressing up Pokémon, although they are distributed on the same level as Pokémon held items..."
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"Power Lens?"
The system pondered, "Although this thing increases special attack, it only works after the battle is over."
Xia Huna had no intention of fighting anymore. Who could he defeat? He couldn't possibly ask Shen Yu to go out with him and then have Shen Yu cripple them first before he stepped in.
Xia Huna rummaged through the item list provided by the system, but couldn't find any constructive items. Items like "Sharp Beak," berries that reduce other effort values, or "special attack enhancers," although related to the special attack stat, were completely useless.
The piece of paper in front of Xia Huna was already filled with various messy words and symbols. Don't say others couldn't understand it; even if you asked Xia Huna, he would probably have to think for a long time to remember what he had written.
Zhang Hong came to Xia Huna's side and looked at his scribbles, "What are you researching?"
Xia Huna pointed to the symbols on the paper, "I'm thinking about how to increase Froakie's attack power."
Zhang Hong was stunned. Xia Huna, an academic prodigy, asking such a simple question, "Battles, Pokémon that have experienced battles will become stronger. Isn't this basic curriculum?"
Xia Huna tapped the paper in front of him, "Do you think I don't know that? What I'm thinking now is, how can I increase my attack power without fighting."
"This... this doesn't make sense. Why should you get stronger without fighting?"
While the two of them were pondering, Shen Yu looked at their expressions, "What are you two pondering here?"
After Xia Huna explained his dilemma, Shen Yu impatiently patted his head, "Why are you also thinking about getting something for nothing? Where is such a good thing in this world?"
Zhang Hong immediately stood by Shen Yu's side, "Yes, I know your Pokémon started a bit late, but you can't take any detours."
The two of them stood by Xia Huna and began to lecture him. Xia Huna, unable to bear it, yelled a couple of times and ran out of the classroom. The people in the classroom looked at each other, not knowing what had happened. Shen Yu and Zhang Hong looked at Xia Huna's retreating figure. Shen Yu said, "What's wrong? We were clearly doing this for his own good, and he's still like this."
Zhang Hong consoled Shen Yu, "It can't be helped. He's under a lot of pressure."
"Even with pressure, you can't..."
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Xia Huna, who ran out of the classroom, walked on the sports field. Distressed, he walked along the track, watching everyone practicing diligently on the field. The more he watched, the angrier he became. He simply returned to the teaching building and went all the way to the rooftop. Sitting on the rooftop, feeling the cold wind blow, Xia Huna's head did not clear up but became more and more agitated and chaotic.
"System, what should I do?"
The system was helpless. They kept coming up with various methods and then dismissed them due to unfavorable factors. They were really at their wits' end.
"What's wrong? Is there something you can't figure out?"
Xia Huna turned around, "Teacher Bai? It's nothing. I'm just here to get some fresh air. I'll be down in a bit."
Bai Lan brushed a strand of hair behind her ear, "Don't be too stressed. Do you know the Xuefeng River?"
Xia Huna nodded. Of course, he knew. Xuefeng River is the longest river in Minglong Kingdom, flowing from the west of Minglong Kingdom all the way east into the sea, with all sorts of water-type Pokémon. But what was the meaning of Teacher Bai Lan asking this?
"The Xuefeng River is wide. So, what would happen if it suddenly narrowed at a certain section?"
"Of course, it would break its banks and surge out."
"You are like the Xuefeng River with its channel blocked ahead. If you continue to flow like this, you will break your banks."
"But, but..."
Bai Lan placed her hands on Xia Huna's shoulders, "Don't overthink it. Every problem has a solution. Don't limit your vision to the immediate difficulties. Just look a little further, and you will naturally see what you want to see."
After saying this, Bai Lan took Xia Huna down from the rooftop and closed the door, "Don't come to such places again in the future. Although I know you have no intention of ending your life, rooftops are very dangerous. It would be bad if an accident happened."
Xia Huna looked at his teacher and took a deep breath, "Teacher, can I ask for leave?"
Bai Lan nodded, "Yes, I've granted your leave. You can go back now. Perhaps after thinking about it carefully at home, you'll be fine."
Watching Xia Huna's retreating figure as he left the school, Bai Lan sighed, "Such a good prospect. I hope he can resolve his problems soon."
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In the principal's office, Bai Lan sat in front of Principal Zhong Dingyi, "Principal Zhong, is this really okay? You asked me to put pressure on him, and then you asked me to advise him not to be too stressed. What exactly are you up to?"
Zhong Dingyi took a photo frame out of his drawer, "Look at this."
Bai Lan took the photo. It was a graduation photo. Dozens of young children were sitting in the photo, with Zhong Dingyi in the center.
Bai Lan's gaze swept across the young faces and finally stopped at a boy next to Zhong Dingyi, "Principal, this one..."
"He... he looks very much like Xia Huna, doesn't he? His name is Xia Tianjue, Xia Huna's father. Do you see the girl on my right? That's Hu Jing, Xia Huna's mother. The girl behind me is Ou Haining..."
Zhong Dingyi introduced them one by one, and finally said, "They are now top talents in their respective fields. I taught them all myself back then."
"Top talents? All taught by you, Principal?"
"Yes, when I taught them, I used this method: put pressure on them, and then advise them not to be stressed. Students with real talent and who can succeed will find their way out of difficulties on their own."
Artificially creating difficulties and then letting students overcome them, this educational method is indeed a bit strange...
"So, Principal, you believe that the three of them can overcome this pressure?"
Zhong Dingyi stood up and poured a glass of water, "I don't believe in the three of them. I've only ever believed in Xia Huna. I believe he can lead Zhang Hong and Shen Yu to overcome this difficulty."
Bai Lan was surprised that the principal had so much faith in Xia Huna, "Why? Just because he is the son of your prized students Xia Tianjue and Hu Jing?"
Zhong Dingyi smiled mysteriously and said nothing.
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Meanwhile, on the other side, Xia Huna was packing his luggage at home, "System, where should our first stop for training be?"
The system was stunned, "What? You're going on a trip? Why did you come up with this idea for no reason?"
Xia Huna repeated Bai Lan's words, "Teacher wants to advise me not to be confined to such a small place as Jinghai No. 77 Middle School. Going out and exploring will help me find the right method."
The system pondered for a long time, "Are you sure your Teacher Bai Lan thought of it that way?"
Xia Huna adjusted the backpack he had packed and put it on, weighing it, "Hmm, not bad, not too heavy."
As Xia Huna walked out of his room with his backpack, he was blocked by Xiao Meng. Xiao Meng looked at Xia Huna with a large backpack and gestured and chirped, wanting to ask what he was doing.
Xia Huna rubbed Xiao Meng's head, "Xiao Meng, I'm going on a trip. If Mom and Dad come back tonight, please give them this letter, understand?"
Xiao Meng seemed to understand. She hugged Xia Huna with both hands and shook her head, preventing him from leaving. Xia Huna pried her hands off, "Xiao Meng, don't worry about me. I won't be harmed. Don't you trust me?"
Xiao Meng reluctantly let go and watched Xia Huna leave home.
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He arrived at the Jinghai City branch of the Pokémon League. Before leaving Jinghai City, he had one last thing to do: obtain his trainer certification and the trainer app.
The trainer certification is used to prove that you are a trainer and to prove your trainer level. Without a trainer certification, you cannot enjoy most of the services provided by the Pokémon League, such as temporary accommodation. The trainer app can remind you of nearby Pokémon League branches, nearby competitions, and even allow you to send out a distress signal for nearby trainers to assist.
Standing at the Pokémon League branch, Xia Huna was surprised to hear the certification method for junior trainers, "What? There's an exam?"