Ma Surge's Dark Acts

Looking at the Pokémon Center, which was packed with people, Jiang Chuan and his two companions exchanged bewildered glances.

"Isn't this a bit much?" Xiaoxia stood on tiptoe and peered inside. "Are Miss Joey and the others managing to handle it all?"

Hanako was also a little worried: "Let's line up first, Pikachu and the others need to recover their strength too."

Jiang Chuan nodded and led the two women to the end of the line.

While waiting, they carefully observed the situation of the trainers around them.

The more I looked, the more alarmed I became.

Almost all of the injured Pokémon bore the marks of being severely damaged by Electric-type moves!

Charred fur, broken scales, a trembling body...

Some of the more serious injuries even required Chansey to push them into the treatment room on a stretcher.

And their owners, the trainers, had even more complex expressions on their faces.

There was frustration, resentment, and even more so, an indescribable sense of pent-up anger and resentment.

Jiang Chuan noticed a detail.

The proportion of female trainers in the queue was unusually high!

Roughly estimated, it accounts for at least 70%!

Moreover, many of these female trainers had red and swollen eyes, looked listless, and some were even timid and hesitant.

It doesn't seem like she's simply sad because the elves were defeated.

"Jiang Chuan..." Hanako gently tugged at his sleeve, her voice filled with worry, "I overheard the trainers over there talking about how he challenged the gym leader of Vermilion City. Wasn't he a bit too ruthless? You're going to challenge him tomorrow, will you...?"

Jiang Chuan took Hanako's soft hand in his own and gently squeezed it.

"Don't worry," he said softly, "I'm confident."

As he spoke, he looked at the Pikachu on his shoulder.

Pikachu sensed its owner's gaze, puffed out its chest, and clenched its little fists.

Pikachu! (Leave it to me!)

After several days of intensive training, Pikachu not only leveled up rapidly, but also gained much more practical experience.

More importantly, Jiang Chuan devised a strategy specifically for the Electric-type Gym!

He is confident!

only……

The unusual situation before him made him vaguely feel that something was wrong.

"Let's go, it's our turn."

The team moved quickly, or rather, Miss Joy and the Chanseys worked extremely efficiently.

Soon, the three of them arrived at the front desk.

Miss Joy from Coral City has her signature long pink hair and gentle smile, but at this moment, her pretty face is filled with fatigue.

She was busy giving emergency treatment to a giant butterfly that was completely charred.

"Chucky, use Electric Spray first!"

"Lucky!"

Jili Dan worked quickly and efficiently.

After a while, Nurse Joy finally looked up, saw Jiang Chuan and the other two, and gave them a professional smile: "Welcome to the Vermilion City Pokémon Center. How can I help you?"

"We need to restore our Pokémon's stamina," Jiang Chuan said, handing over his Poké Balls and Pokédex.

"Okay, please wait a moment... Huh?"

When Joey took the encyclopedia, her gaze lingered on Jiang Chuan's face for a moment.

For some reason, she felt an inexplicable sense of familiarity with this boy.

The Joey family's general favorability rating is 10 points, which is the starting point.

Joey's attitude was noticeably softer.

"Are you also trainers here to challenge the Vermilion City Gym?" she asked casually while registering.

"Yes, I plan to go tomorrow." Jiang Chuan nodded. "Miss Nurse Joy, may I ask if all these trainers outside... failed their challenges at the Vermilion City Gym?"

Upon hearing this, Joey's face flashed with a hint of helplessness and worry.

"Sigh, yes." She sighed, "Recently, there have been a lot of challengers at the Vermilion Gym, and... their injuries are all particularly serious."

She lowered her voice, glanced at the busy hall, and continued:

"We understand if Pokémon get injured in a normal gym battle. But Lt. Surge Gym Leader's recent attacks... have been far too heavy-handed."

Xiaoxia couldn't help but exclaim, "This is too much! Even in an intermediate-level dojo, they shouldn't be beating people to death!"

Hanako frowned and said, "And I see that a lot of the trainers are girls... They look so pitiful."

Upon hearing this, Joey's worry deepened.

She hesitated for a moment, and perhaps because of the level of favorability she received, she said a few more words:

"Actually... we can treat all the Pokémon's injuries here. But what worries me is the trainers themselves."

"Several female trainers cried and sobbed after leaving the Vermilion Gym."

"At first I thought they were sad because the elf was injured, but strangely, even after the elf was healed, they were still crying."

Joey pointed to two young girls huddled in chairs in the corner of the hall, looking terrified.

"Look, like those two girls. Their eyes were swollen from crying when they first arrived, but they've stopped now. Yet, look at them..."

The two people stood close together, their eyes darting around, and they would instinctively shrink back if anyone approached.

It looked like he had been frightened by something.

"I've been busy healing the elves lately and haven't had time to really look after them," Joey said, rubbing her temples. "But I always feel... something's on their minds."

Xiaoxia, bursting with a sense of justice, immediately stepped forward!

"Miss Joey, let me help you!"

She puffed out her chest, her face serious: "I'm best at calming people down! And judging from this situation, it's definitely related to that Leaf Gym!"

"Huh? You?"

Jiang Chuan voiced his doubts.

He pulled Xiaoxia to his side and whispered in her ear:

"My little darling, are you sure you're going to 'appease' them, or scare them even more?"

Jiang Chuan couldn't imagine Xiaoxia's fiery attempt to appease him.

"Why can't I do it!" Xiaoxia pouted, unconvinced. "I'm very gentle, okay!"

"Yes, yes, you're gentle." Jiang Chuan casually ruffled her hair, then turned to look at Hanako.

"Hanako, you and Kasumi go together."

His tone became serious: "Keep an eye on her, don't let her 'reverse appease' her."

Hanako covered her mouth and chuckled softly, then nodded: "Okay, I'll take good care of Xia."

Jiang Chuan could only feel at ease with her by his side.

"And what about you?" Hanako asked. "Aren't you coming with us?"

Jiang Chuan turned his gaze out the window, towards the direction of the Kuye Dojo.

"I'm going to check out the Vermilion Gym," he said casually. "Just checking things out beforehand, to be on the safe side."

"But you've entrusted all your spirits to Nurse Joy for treatment," Hanako said worriedly, grabbing his hand. "What if they run into trouble..."

"Don't worry." Jiang Chuan smiled, a glint of azure light flashing in his eyes. "I have ways to protect myself."

Superpowered physique, plus the power of waveguide.

Even without the help of an elf, he is by no means helpless!

Seeing his confident expression, Hanako stopped trying to dissuade him and gently advised, "Then be careful. If you encounter trouble, don't act impulsively. Come back to us first."

"I know." Jiang Chuan gently kissed her forehead. "Wait for me to come back."

He pinched Xiaoxia's cheek again: "You too, don't do anything reckless."

"Hmph, I won't!" Xiaoxia said defiantly, but her eyes were full of concern. "Come back soon!"

Jiang Chuan nodded, handed all the Poké Balls to Nurse Joy, and then turned and left the Pokémon Center.

………………

The Fallen Leaf Dojo is located in the eastern part of the city and has a very rugged architectural style.

A huge lightning bolt symbol hung at the entrance, and the metal gate was wide open.

When Jiang Chuan arrived at the gym, he found several trainers standing at the entrance, seemingly hesitating whether to go in.

"Are you still open today?" Jiang Chuan glanced at the sky.

It was already evening; the dojo should have closed by now.

He approached discreetly and overheard the trainers whispering among themselves.

"Hey, did you hear? The girl who went in this morning ran out crying..."

"Wow, the owner of the Lt. Surge gym went way too far! Did he make her cry?"

…………

Jiang Chuan frowned.

He didn't linger and went straight into the dojo.

At this moment, there were two people standing at the entrance to the battlefield!

A man and a woman, dressed in the uniforms of the Vermilion Dojo, stood guard at the entrance like door gods.

They looked serious, their eyes scanning their surroundings warily.

"No entry."

As Jiang Chuan approached, the male staff member coldly said, "The master inside is fighting. Go to the lobby and wait in line for your number to be called."

Jiang Chuan glanced at the still-lit battlefield inside.

I could faintly hear sounds coming from inside!

"Sorry, I've come to the wrong place. I'm here to visit the dojo."

He smiled apologetically and turned away.

But deep down, I was already certain that something was amiss!

After taking a detour, Jiang Chuan arrived at a wall on the side of the dojo.

This place is relatively secluded and there are no surveillance cameras.

He closed his eyes, and a faint cool sensation appeared between his brows.

Superpowers activated!

At the same time, the power of waveguides also spread quietly!

With the combined power of the two forces, Jiang Chuan instantly concealed his aura, as if he had merged into the environment.

He took a few steps back, ran up, and pushed off the wall!

She nimbly vaulted over the wall, landing silently.

The entire process was smooth and seamless, without making a sound.

This is the initial application of superpower physique, the precise control of the body and breath!

Jiang Chuan lowered his body and scanned the area.

He quickly located a ventilation window above the battlefield.

The window was half open, allowing a clear view inside!

He crept over like a cat and crouched down in the shadows under the window.

Our gaze turned to the interior of the venue.

With just one glance, Jiang Chuan's eyes turned cold!

…………

Inside the battlefield.

A young girl stood there, her face pale.

Her Nidoran lay on the ground, covered in charred wounds, and had lost the ability to fight.

On Nidoran's body, a massive Raichu is stomping on it triumphantly!

"Tsk, another rookie who can't take a beating."

A tall figure walked towards us from the opposite side.

The man had short blond hair, wore a camouflage vest and military pants, had bulging muscles, and wore a roguish smile.

It was none other than Lt. Surge, the leader of the Vermilion City Gym!

He walked up to the girl and looked down at her.

"Your Nidoran is too weak."

Maslow grinned and suddenly reached out, placing his hand directly on the girl's shoulder!

"Ah!" The girl trembled in fright and tried to back away, but was firmly held down by Ma Xueshi.

"What are you hiding for?" Lt. Surge's smile widened, and his large hand slid down the girl's shoulder, and then...

He reached right under her skirt!

I gave it a really hard pinch!

"What are you doing!" The girl was both ashamed and scared, her voice trembling.

"Hehe, feels good." Lt. Surge didn't loosen his grip; instead, he intensified it. "Little girl, with your strength, you think you can get an orange badge?"

He leaned close to the girl's ear and whispered:

"How about... you come to the Vermilion City Gym as an apprentice? I, the gym leader, will personally 'tutor' you, and I guarantee your strength will increase dramatically. What do you say?"

The implication in his words couldn't be clearer!

"No, no!" the girl struggled desperately. "Let me go! I'm leaving!"

"Go?" Maslow's smile turned cold, and he tightened his grip!

The girl cried out in pain and dared not move again.

"Do you still want your Nidoran?" Lt. Surge threatened. "Raichu!"

"Raichu!"

Raichu understood, and lightning crackled on its tail as a weak electric shock struck Nidoran!

"Ni...Nido..." Nidolan convulsed in pain.

"No! Don't shock it anymore!" the girl cried. "Please..."

"That's a good boy." Lt. Surge smiled with satisfaction.

As he continued, he said:

"Little sister, I am the official Gym Leader of Vermilion City. In this city, I call the shots."

"Don't talk about what happened today, understand?"

"Otherwise... your Nidoran, and your future Pokémon career..."

He didn't finish his sentence, but it was full of threat.

The girl, tears streaming down her face, could only nod helplessly.

Seeing this, Ma Zhishi's smile became even more unrestrained.

His dirty hands actually began to...

.....................

outside the window.

Jiang Chuan's eyes were now ice-cold!

"Damn! It's a classic US military tradition!"

He muttered a curse under his breath and put away the illustrated guide that recorded Ma Xueshi's misdeeds.

………………

"...That's more like it. Enjoy the instructor's 'guidance' properly, and come back often..."

Ma Xueshi is still using foul language.

Jiang Chuan carefully put away the illustrated guide.

Then, his gaze swept across the field.

Superpowers Concentrated!

His mind was fixed on a wooden stick in the corner.

He used his superpowers to lift himself up slightly, then slammed him heavily to the ground!

"Bang!"

A muffled thud was particularly clear in the open space!

"Who?"

Ma Zhishi's expression changed, and he abruptly withdrew his hand, looking warily towards the source of the sound!

Taking advantage of the moment, the girl pushed him away, cried as she retrieved Nidoran, and rushed out of the battlefield without looking back!

"Stop!" Ma Xueshi wanted to give chase, but was worried that someone might be lurking in the shadows.

He stood there with a gloomy expression, his gaze sweeping around with a sinister look.

At that moment, a male and a female staff member who were guarding the door heard the commotion and ran in.

"Master, what's wrong?"

"A rat has slipped in," Lt. Surge said coldly. "You two, patrol the area immediately! If you find anyone suspicious, bring them directly to me!"

"yes!"

The two dared not ask any more questions and quickly turned and left.

Ma Tsz waited in place for a while, and only left the venue after confirming that there was no more noise, grumbling and cursing.

"Damn it, don't let me find out who it is..."

And this moment.

Jiang Chuan had already climbed over the wall and disappeared into the crowd on the street.

Using waveguide power to detect surrounding movements, and superpowers to control and conceal one's aura.

With the combined power of the two forces, he easily escaped the dojo's territory like a ghost.