Pokémon: I just became a Gym Leader, and Cynthia proposed to me.

Chapter 427 Yes, Cynthia is my girlfriend.

Qiyana nodded vigorously, "It's a promise! I'll go ask the knight instructors in Radiant City how to cultivate true qi right now!"

As she spoke, Qiyana released her Flame Steed, mounted it, and ran away.

Ya Xuan shook his head, finding it hard to describe his fiery cousin.

Remembering the important matter, Ya Xuan asked, "Shu Wen, have you encountered a Riolu that suits your taste?"

Li Shuwen shook his head. "My compatibility with the Riolus participating in the festival isn't very high. Ya Xuan, how high was your compatibility with Lucario back then?"

Ya Xuan stroked his chin. "Actually, it's not particularly high. If the total score is 100, it would be 75 at most."

"But right now, our compatibility is 94 or 95. If the right opportunity arises, we might be able to reach 100%."

"There's no need to overly pursue compatibility. The most important thing is whether you click with each other. Once you make eye contact, a connection can be established between you."

Li Shuwen shrugged. "Unfortunately, I don't feel that way."

Ya Xuan waved his scepter. "I remember there should be other Riolus in Lucario Valley. I'll take you to see them."

Li Shuwen smiled and said, "Qiana said there's another baby, a problem child. Let's go see the problem child first."

"This reclusive, rebellious individual piqued my interest."

Ya Xuan shook his head. "You trainers always think that those extraordinary Pokémon have exceptional talents."

"Actually, most aloof Pokémon are just a matter of personality."

For example, Ash's Sceptile, during the Treecko stage, was a complete problem child.

While Treecko is undeniably talented, its talent isn't enough to set it far ahead of other Treeckoes.

Li Shuwen laughed and said, "Maybe this aloof Riolu is the best match for me?"

Ya Xuan raised an eyebrow. "I think the baby is a better match for you. Want to make a bet?"

Li Shuwen nodded, "Okay, what are we betting on?"

Ya Xuan stroked his chin. "There's a restaurant in Liuhui City that has really good food. Whoever loses has to treat us."

Li Shuwen nodded, "No problem!"

With Ya Xuan leading the way, the two quickly ventured deep into Lucario Valley and found Little Riolu nestled in the arms of a female Lucario.

This female Lucario clearly recognized Ya Xuan, and showed no wariness when she saw Ya Xuan and Li Shuwen.

Ya Xuan stepped forward, placed his hand on his heart, released his Aura, and communicated with the female Lucario.

The female Lucario nodded, and Li Shuwen stepped forward, placing his hand on his heart and releasing his Aura to communicate with her.

Only after gaining his mother's approval did Li Shuwen use his waveguide power to comb through Little Riolu's body.

Little Riolu squinted comfortably; even his mother's aura hadn't given him such a comfortable feeling.

Li Shuwen withdrew his wave-guiding power, and Ya Xuan asked curiously, "How much?"

Li Shuwen took out a portion of the elf food he had prepared in advance.

He patted Riolu's head and said, "We'll come back to see you later."

Only after leaving Little Riolu's house did Li Shuwen speak, "Seventy-eight."

Ya Xuan smiled broadly, "It seems I've won this time."

"How about it? Should we choose this little Riolu? Even though it's still a baby, you can start building its foundation from scratch."

"It's only a matter of time before Lucario surpasses Cynthia."

A gentle female voice rang out, "Surpass whom?"

Ya Xuan naturally replied, "Of course it's Cynthia!"

Ya Xuan realized something was wrong, turned around, and called out, "Cynthia!"

Ya Xuan was quite embarrassed; he was just bragging to his friends when he ran into the person in question.

Li Shuwen smiled. "Cynthia, what brings you here?"

Cynthia glanced at him. "I heard that poachers were targeting Riolu, and I knew you would go after them."

"So I'll go check out the Lucario Valley outside the city. If you don't get there, I'll rescue Riolu."

Li Shuwen's eyes widened. "Why didn't you call me when you arrived?"

Cynthia raised an eyebrow. "What if making a call alerts the poachers? Besides, if we call beforehand, we won't be able to hear that fascinating conversation we just had."

Li Shuwen put his arm around Cynthia's shoulder, "It's just bragging to a friend, don't take it seriously."

Ya Xuan stared wide-eyed as Li Shuwen so skillfully pulled Xilona into his arms.

"No, buddy? You..."

Li Shuwen smiled, revealing eight large white teeth, and said, "Yes, that's right, Cynthia is my girlfriend."

What could Ya Xuan say? He could only give his good brother a thumbs up and say, "You're awesome!"

The Sinnoh champion is your girlfriend, who can be more awesome than you!

Ya Xuan could easily understand that Li Shuwen, that despicable fellow, was simply showing off in front of him!

He's showing off that he has a girlfriend!

He's showing off that his girlfriend is Cynthia!

Cynthia smiled and extended her hand. "Hello, I'm Cynthia, Shuwen's girlfriend."

Ya Xuan extended his hand as well, "Hello, I am Ya Xuan, the Wave Guide Messenger."

Cynthia nodded. "I've heard Shuwen mention you before. My Lucario owes its current strength to the knowledge and guidance Shuwen learned from you."

Ya Xuan waved his hand politely, "Not at all, it was entirely Lucario's own hard work."

Cynthia asked, "Shuwen, have you found a suitable Riolu?"

Li Shuwen nodded, "We found a pretty suitable Riolu, and we were just about to go see the last Riolu."

Cynthia took Li Shuwen's arm. "Let's go take a look together."

That lone Riolu has a fairly obvious waveguide.

When Li Shuwen and his two companions arrived at the location where Leo Lu was.

This solitary Riolu sat alone on the edge of the cliff, holding a leaf in its hand, playing an unknown tune.

Li Shuwen raised an eyebrow. "I think I've heard this piece before, Cynthia. Do you remember it?"

Ya Xuan asked curiously, "That's a bit strange, how come Riolu can play a leaf whistle?"

Li Shuwen narrowed his eyes slightly, "Perhaps the real reason for Riolu's aloofness lies behind Ye Di's words."

Cynthia began, "Riolus uses Aura to convey emotions to its companions, while communicating with its companions by playing the Leaf Whistle is a habit of Longnose Leaf, the cunning Tengu."

Li Shuwen released his aura power and discovered that Riolu's perception of his aura power was very slow.

"The waveguide sensing of the Riolu is abnormal, and it may have difficulty communicating normally with other Riolu through the waveguide."

Ya Xuan also recalled something: "About five years ago, poachers invaded Lucario Valley again, but they failed to capture Riolu that time."

"However, the poachers' attack resulted in the death of a male cunning tengu."

Cynthia nodded. "My father's death, coupled with my own health issues, led to me being ostracized by the other Riolus and unable to integrate into their group."

"In this situation, Riolu is indeed more likely to separate from its pack and live alone."

While Ya Xuan was still racking his brains for a way to help Riolu, Li Shuwen had already plucked a leaf, played the same tune, and walked towards Riolu.