69novels Chapter 832 How can this be allowed!
Chapter 832 How can this be allowed!
After the battle, someone edited the video footage and uploaded it to the trainer forum in the Johto region.
The post title is: "[A Breathtaking Showdown: Li Shuwen, the Master of Midas Touch, vs. Master Huiyuan of Lianhua Temple – Full Version of the Three Matches!]"
The comments section below the post instantly exploded.
The Eternally Burning Flaming Horse replied: [I've finished watching! Master Huiyuan's Qilin actually managed to catch the lightning attack of the Electrified Beast? That reaction speed is terrifying!]
Black Gengar replied: [Charem's yoga-style dodge was the highlight! Gallade's Psychic Blade didn't even land a single hit; that dodging technique is simply art!]
Flying Tanabata Bluebird replied: [The Crimson Armor Knight's Armored Cannon was too powerful; it created such a huge crater when it clashed with Azure Flame Blade Demon's Shadow Ball!]
[With this level of skill, he'd be more than qualified to be a full-fledged gym leader, right?]
The nimble mantis replied: [To the person upstairs, Master Huiyuan isn't the official abbot yet.]
He applied several times, but was rejected by the City Alliance each time on the grounds of "limited quota".
Dancing Milotic replied: [What? This level of strength isn't even a formal Gym Leader? What is the Johto League doing?]
Ye Yibu, crouching in the bushes, replied: "Li Shuwen, the 'Midas Touch,' is truly amazing. He casually fought Master Huiyuan, and his full power was revealed."
Who knew Master Huiyuan before? Now every trainer in the city knows.
[Bangilas, who loves eating rocks, replied:] I've already booked my ticket to Aoba City. Tomorrow I'm going to Renke-ji Temple to challenge Master Huiyuan! I'll try to experience the effects of his Midas touch!
The crows in the night sky replied: "Wait for me, I'm coming too!"
The post continued to gain traction on the forum, garnering over 100,000 views and more than 2,000 comments.
In the Aoba City Government office, the mayor is reviewing documents.
The secretary pushed open the door, holding a phone and looking excited. "Mayor, please take a look at this!"
He handed his phone to the mayor, the screen showing a video of the battle between Master Huiyuan and Li Shuwen.
The mayor took the phone and read it from beginning to end. His brows went from furrowed to relaxed, and finally his eyes lit up.
"This Master Huiyuan... is he the one from Lianhua Temple in our Qingye City?"
The secretary nodded. "Yes, Mayor. Master Huiyuan has been practicing at Lianhua Temple for many years and has been applying to become the official abbot of the temple."
"But the league keeps saying that there are limited spots and has not yet approved it."
The mayor put down his phone, stood up, and paced back and forth in his office.
"Li Shuwen... the Midas Touch... and Cynthia, the champion, are they his friends?"
The secretary nodded again. "You can see in the video that Champion Cynthia was sitting under the ginkgo tree watching the match. And according to the monks at the temple, Li Shuwen and Master Huiyuan are old acquaintances, and he came here specifically to visit."
The mayor stopped in his tracks. "How can we allow someone as talented as him to fail? Immediately apply to higher authorities to conduct an assessment for Master Huiyuan as the academy's head, the sooner the better!"
The secretary picked up the phone, dialed the number of the department at the Johto Alliance headquarters responsible for dojo construction, and handed it to the mayor.
"I am Machi Minamoto, the mayor of Aoba City. Our city of Aoba wishes to apply for an examination to appoint Master Huiyuan of Renkeji Temple as the head of a dojo..."
"Yes, that's the guy in the video... Master Li Shuwen and Champion Cynthia are both his friends..."
"Yes, it's trending a lot online... Okay, okay, thank you! Thank you!"
The mayor smiled with satisfaction.
"Great! It's approved. Now, Aoba City's tourism industry will depend on Renkeji Temple this year!"
When Master Huiyuan received the phone call notifying him of the assessment, he was feeding fish by the lotus pond.
He put down the fish food in his hand, put his hands together, and thanked the person on the other end of the phone repeatedly.
After hanging up the phone, he walked quickly to the ginkgo tree, where Li Shuwen and Shirona were drinking tea.
"Shuwen, Cynthia, the League called and said they want to send someone down for an assessment!" Huiyuan's voice was full of excitement, and his eyes were slightly red.
"This is all thanks to you all. If it weren't for you coming, if it weren't for that battle, the alliance wouldn't have approved it so quickly..."
Li Shuwen put down his teacup and clasped his hands together. "Congratulations, Venerable Huiyuan. This is something you have earned through your own cultivation; I merely gave you a push."
Cynthia smiled and said, "Congratulations! From now on, Renka Temple will be an official gym, and Aoba City will become much more lively because of it."
Huiyuan bowed deeply, "Amitabha, this humble monk will certainly live up to everyone's expectations."
He straightened up and looked at Li Shuwen.
"Shuwen, this humble monk will strive to repair the Wisdom Lotus Platform. Next time you come, you will be able to practice there to your heart's content."
Li Shuwen nodded. "Okay, I'll wait."
....
While Li Shuwen and Cynthia were enjoying local desserts and ice cream at a long-established dessert shop in Aoba City, Cynthia's phone rang.
She answered the phone, and Ma Xiu's excited voice came from the other end.
"Cynthia! I'm back in Johto, hosting a fashion show in Edo Tenjuro! I just saw that trending video online and realized you're in the Johto region."
"How about you be my special guest model?"
Cynthia smiled and agreed. "Great! Shuwen and I are in Johto, and we'll be in Edo City in a couple of days."
After hanging up the phone, Cynthia looked at Li Shuwen.
"Ma Xiu held a fashion show in Yuanzhu City and invited me to be a model."
Li Shuwen nodded, "Yes, my Cynthia is definitely the most beautiful!"
Cynthia's cheeks flushed slightly. "Who says it's yours!"
After returning, the two bid farewell to Huiyuan.
Huiyuan escorted them to the mountain gate, then clasped his hands together in prayer.
"Amitabha Buddha, may you two have a safe journey."
Li Shuwen returned the greeting with his hands clasped together. "Take care, Venerable Huiyuan. When you come again next time, you should already be an excellent and fully qualified abbot."
Huiyuan smiled and nodded, "This humble monk will certainly do his best."
……
Enoki City's quaint streets are lined with cherry blossom trees, their blooming season over, but their branches and leaves remain lush.
Ma Xiu arranged for Li Shuwen and Xiluona to stay in a hotel converted from a century-old shop. The window of the room faced the Bell Tower, and the setting sun dyed the tower golden red.
Ma Xiu, dressed in traditional Chengdu attire with a jade hairpin in her hair, greeted them with a beaming smile.
Li Shuwen nodded. "Congratulations, Miss Ma Xiu, on your triumphant return home."
Ma Xiu waved her hand and sighed, "Actually, my success was entirely due to the fact that I first made a name for myself in the Carlos region by leveraging the unique charm of the city's classical clothing."
"Then, by leveraging the fame I gained in the Carlos region, I can gain recognition in the Metropolitan region and only then can I return to hold a fashion show."
"Actually, I still need to continue learning how to reflect."
Cynthia nodded. "Exporting and then reselling domestically, it's the same everywhere. Foreign monks are always better at chanting scriptures."
The three looked at each other and smiled.
After putting down her luggage, Ma Xiu raised an eyebrow. "Let's go and try the special kaiseki cuisine in Enoki City first, and then we'll talk about the fashion show when we get back."