Mind Master of the Elf World

Chapter 167 Professor Oak's Lab (Seeking monthly votes!)
"Let's consider this matter closed, shall we?"

In the car arranged by Zhenniao, Jinghe was sweating bullets.

to be frank.

Talking to Giovanni is really stressful.

Even if the other party is very friendly, knowing that he is the leader of Team Rocket, Jing He cannot treat him as an ordinary gym leader.

"I wonder if Boss Sakaki listened to that."

Jinghe wasn't sure if Sakaki had been fooled.

after all.

This is the Rockets' most powerful moment. They control the underground forces in two major regions, have infiltrated the League extensively, and have successfully created Mewtwo.
Other underground forces, whether Team Magma, Team Aqua, Team Galaxy, or Team Plasma, all want to use the power of legendary Pokémon to achieve their goals.

Only the Rockets.
It created its own legendary Pokémon!

The key point is that it was actually successful!

With such a strong Rockets team, is it necessary for them to listen to him?

If it were the Rockets' first or even second collapse, then it might be possible.

"never mind."

Let's leave the Rockets' affairs to the future Red and A-Du.

It's also possible that Gin's appearance will change Giovanni.

"Let's talk."

In the special episode, Silver was kidnapped by the masked man when he was 2 years old, and the masked man was actually Uncle Liu.

Along with them, Little Blue, Gam, Carter, Pear Blossom, and One Tree were also kidnapped.
"But how come I remember that Rika and Kona were classmates?"

He seemed to have heard Connor mention it before.

"Damn. The timeline is completely messed up; it's impossible to tell whether it's a special episode, an anime, or a game."

but if.

If there is no Masked Man in this world, then who kidnapped Little Silver?
"I'm afraid the only way to find out the answer to this question is to find Xiao Yin."

In short.

It would be better if there were no masked men.

The masked man, also known as Liu Bo in the special episode, has an abnormally powerful strength.

Each of his Pokémon is ridiculously exaggerated, from Delibird to that unevolved little boar, and he even captured the legendary Ho-Oh to serve him.

Suppressing her chaotic thoughts, Jinghe's gaze returned to a small metal can in her hand.

This was a gift from Sakaki before he left.

This is also the "benefit" that Gengar promised Giovanni when he asked Giovanni if ​​there were any benefits before the battle began.

A "metallic membrane".

It can evolve Onix into Steelix, and it can also evolve Scizor into Scizor.

It's often said that ground and rock are inseparable, but sometimes including steel elements doesn't really matter either.

Compared to the "earthquake" move learning machine, this "metal membrane" is more effective for him.

At least.

Jinghe could already foresee the excitement the skilled blacksmith would feel upon seeing this "metallic membrane".

It is said.

Such "metallic membranes" are very rare in the wild. They can only be formed in some mineral-rich and deep places under natural high pressure and compression over many years.

This is also why wild giant steel snakes exist.

The one Jinghe has is formed by artificial compression. There are no more than three companies in the entire Pokémon world that possess this technology.

The steel-like elements it contains are even rarer and more precious than natural "metallic films" because they can be artificially blended.

Jinghe estimates that the market price of this "metal film" alone would be no less than five million, and possibly even more.

"This is one of the perks of playing for the Rockets."

How could anyone not be enthusiastic about it?

The car drove along, traversing the Viridian Forest.

Zhenniao originally intended to arrange a helicopter for Jinghe, but Jinghe felt it was too ostentatious and chose to travel by car instead.

Kanto, Pallet Town.

This is an ordinary town with lush vegetation, quiet and peaceful.

The road surface is made of compacted dirt, and the carp and mosquito tadpoles occasionally flash by in the shimmering river.

In some games or versions, Pallet Town is also called White Town, because "Pallet" means pure white.

Stepping out of the car, the fresh air that greeted Jinghe gave him a slight boost of energy.

roadside.

Several children who looked quite young were engaged in what was called a Pokémon battle.

Their voices are so childish, I don't know how their Pokémon understand them.

However, Jing He dared not underestimate them in the slightest.

These are kids from PalletNew Town!
Who knows who will become the "super rookie," who will become the league champion, or the five-minute champion?

If Jinghe were to run into young Chihong, she wouldn't know whether to bully him or teach him a lesson.

If you encounter a naive youngster like "Little Satoshi," it might be good to let him learn about the harsh realities of the world before he makes his debut.

They released all four little ones.

Gengar, Vulpix, Blacksmith, and Dratini—aside from Gengar being rather scary, the other three little guys can actually blend completely with those kids' Pokémon!
"Could it be that I also have the potential to become a resident of Pallet Town?"

After making a self-deprecating remark in a half-joking manner, Jing He walked towards Dr. Daiki's research institute.

Professor Oak's lab is easy to spot in Pallet Town, which doesn't have many buildings to begin with.

The building with the eye-catching windmill is located on a small hillside.

Following the winding path, Jinghe climbed the steps.

"哓GA——"

Gengar cupped its hands around its mouth and shouted towards the forest, startling several Pidgeys into taking flight.

"Don't blame me for not warning you, this place is home to some really powerful Pokémon," Jinghe said, glancing at it sideways.

"Genga."

Gengar waved its hand.

How powerful can it be? I have it all figured out.

“The Pokémon of a retired champion,” Jing He said leisurely.

"Gen, genga! Σ(дlll)"

It quickly put its hand down and followed Jinghe step by step up the stairs.

Gengar: It has become obedient.

As for the fact that even the Mini Dragon stumbles and falls when going up the stairs, Jinghe is used to it.

The day the bad luck of the Mini Dragons ends, that's when big problems are probably going to happen.

Besides Gengar, there's another little guy that makes Jinghe a little uneasy.

That was the skilled blacksmith.

He looks intimidating carrying a hammer, but he's actually searching for metal.

Hopefully, there won't be many Steel-type Pokémon in Professor Oak's lab.

I led the little ones to the entrance of the research institute.

Knock knock—a gentle knock on the door.

The door opened quickly.

The person who opened the door was stunned when they saw Jing He.

"Qinglu, long time no see," Jinghe greeted.

"Hello, it's been a long time, Teacher Jinghe."

After being rescued by Jing He on Tianguan Mountain, Qinglu went back and carefully investigated information about Jing He.

Only then did I learn Jing He's identity and the stories about him circulating online.

This is a "calculating person"!
So when the usually arrogant Green saw Jinghe again, he was just like Gengar at this moment—becoming docile.

"I've come to see Dr. Daiki on Dr. Zheng Hui's behalf," Jing He said with a smile.

"Grandpa is observing Pokémon in the backyard. Teacher Jinghe, please come with me."

As she spoke, Qinglu opened the door.

The researchers in white coats were busy working and no one paid any attention to Jinghe's arrival.

Qinglu led Jinghe through the messy laboratory to the side door.

"arrive."

"It's quite close," Jing He thought to herself.

However, when Qinglu pushed open the door...

What appeared before Jinghe's eyes.

It is a vast plain, rolling hills, and shimmering lakes.
Jing He: ? ? ?
Is this what they call a backyard?
Although I already knew that truly powerful professors would have an extravagant yard, Professor Oak's yard was just too extravagant.

Qinglu scratched her hair helplessly.

"There's no other way; there are at least three thousand Pokémon stored here, not counting the wild ones and the ones my grandfather kept."

More than three thousand
Jing He nodded expressionlessly.

No wonder Blue is known as the "Breeder," as he has unique insights and experience in breeding any Pokémon.

Just raising Pokémon in the backyard is something most people couldn't handle, right?
Anyway, Jinghe felt that raising her own four dogs was already tiring enough.

"Grandpa should be observing the marsupials right now. They're not far from here, so there's no need to take a car."

Qinglv glanced at Professor Oak's schedule in her hand and said.

Jing He glanced at the several jeeps parked nearby, his eyes twitching slightly.

Who needs a Jeep to explore their backyard?
Ever since.

The two walked a short distance.

Finally, I met the elderly man in the white coat with half-white hair.

Professor Oak!

He was squatting on the ground, holding a magnifying glass, observing the little marsupial eating.

"Oh, so she's already teething. No wonder we've started weaning her."

Professor Oak muttered to himself as he took the baby Kangaskhan out of its mother's pouch.

While examining the little kangaroo's mouth with a magnifying glass, he suddenly realized something.

then
"Garu!"

When the mother kangaroo saw that her baby kangaroo was about to cry, she snatched the baby back and flicked her tail.

Professor Oak drew a beautiful arc in the air.

Bang! !

He fell solidly onto the grass.

Jing He: "."

Qinglu continued to approach as if nothing had happened.

He has long been used to it.

He would only find it strange if his grandfather wasn't being bullied by the Pokémon he was observing.

"Haha—but she's just been weaned and hasn't completely broken free from her mother's protection yet!"

Professor Oak stood up awkwardly, but acted as if nothing had happened, laughing and talking to himself.

So, the super rookie's physique is really hereditary, right?
"grandfather!"

Qinglu stepped forward and said, "Teacher Jinghe is here."

Upon hearing this, Professor Oak's gaze fell on Jing He, and his eyes lit up slightly.

"Oh, it's Jinghe. Zhenghui already told me. It's really kind of you to make this trip."

The two had met before at the Mt. Coronet Pokémon Research Conference, so they were not strangers.

"It should."

Jinghe smiled and agreed.

Once the delivery is complete, I can go home.
He turned and called out to the shadow:

"Gengar."

however.

The shadow was perfectly still.

A few black crows flew overhead.

"quack--"

Professor Oak & Blue: "?"

Jinghe's forehead was covered in cold sweat.

When did Gengar escape?
There are over three thousand Pokémon in this yard.
suddenly.

Gengar emerged from the shadows behind Professor Oak and made a sinister face at him.

"Genga!!"

Seeing this, Jinghe breathed a sigh of relief.

Okay
But Professor Oak's expression became somewhat complicated.

Under Gengar's bewildered gaze, I gently patted its head.

"Thank you, Gengar."

"Genga?"

Gengar was even more confused upon hearing this.

Thanks?
Thank you for what?
No.

Has my "fear technique" failed me?

In this regard.

Green, startled by Gengar, also expressed its incomprehension.

But Jinghe seemed to understand something.

Professor Oak is thinking of someone.

Gengar approached Jinghe and pointed to its head.

"Genga?"

Is this old man not quite right in the head?

(End of this chapter)