Pokémon: I picked up a reborn Eevee at the start of the game.

Emotional energy is also a necessary evolutionary condition for Espeon and Umbreon.

The large amount of STAB energy is also the essential reason why Eevee can evolve into different types of Eevee through evolution stones.

Each of the three conditions alone could be studied, but when combined...

Whether Xia Chen was the only one conducting this research is unknown, but he was certainly the first to figure out this rather tricky comprehensive evolutionary condition.

However, regardless of the circumstances, the fact that Sylveon's evolution doesn't require a Beauty Cube is a good thing.

It's not just because of the reduced expense, but more importantly...

This means that from now on, everyone can start trying to raise their own Sylveon!

From that day on, trainers who had Eevee began to quickly adjust their training plans, while those who didn't immediately started buying Eevee eggs or hatchlings.

Just like the "uglyfish craze" a few months ago, an even more intense "Eevee fever" has swept across all parts of the world.

Within two days, most cities had sold out of Eevee and Eevee eggs.

Keep in mind, this is Eevee, which always ranks first in hatching volume and is expected to produce hundreds of thousands of chicks every year!

The unprecedented impact of Xia Chen's research is evident.

After this battle, Xia Chen's title of "genius young researcher" was completely solidified.

If the discovery of another evolutionary path for Milotic a few months ago had led some to say it was just a lucky, sudden idea from a young person, then perhaps it would have been dismissed as mere whimsy.

However, the evolution of Sylveon, the research into a completely new evolutionary form, cannot be explained by mere luck.

Naturally, countless investors and corporations waved their money around, eager to sponsor Xia Chen in establishing a top-tier private research institute centered around him.

This incident also caused quite a stir online.

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Spending hundreds of millions, and potentially even more in the future, on a high school student who hasn't even gone to college yet, inevitably raises a question in one's mind.

Do capitalists' money just grow on trees?

However, upon closer examination, the fact that two research achievements could easily be listed as one of the "Top Ten Important Discoveries of the Decade" in just six months suggests that Xia Chen's miraculous resume does indeed warrant such an extravagant investment.

But just when everyone was looking forward to the announcement of the establishment of [Xia Chen Research Institute], Xia Chen still posted on Pixiv that "I am not capable enough to establish a research institute for the time being".

The onlookers were even more bewildered.

It's outrageous enough that capital is chasing after a seventeen-year-old boy and throwing money at him, but what's even more outrageous is that the latter is turning away the money!

This is outrageous! A mother opening the door for something outrageous—it's outrageous to the extreme.

Everyone knows how powerful the Elf Research Institute is at making money.

After all, research funding is a very abstract concept, but it is quite practical.

Countless research institutes around the world have been researching for years on investors' money, only to produce nothing.

Moreover, this kind of thing is perfectly normal. Investment is about high risk and high return; it's a matter of mutual consent.

Now that those willing to be beaten have arrived, are there still people who don't want to be beaten?

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Xia Chen had his own considerations regarding this matter.

Following the evolutionary research on Sylveon, there have been other research directions of similar importance.

Leaving aside those grand and currently unattainable Mega Evolutions and Z-Moves, at least the Ghost Zorua in my hand is a project that is in no way inferior to it.

However, on the one hand, the Ghost Zorua is really difficult to study.

Are you suggesting we buy a few Zorro's eggs, kill them, and study whether they can be reincarnated?

Another important reason is that if you partner with capital to establish a research institute, there will inevitably be clauses regarding how much time you should spend at the research institute each year.

Xia Chen still felt that he was more interested in and more interested in Pokémon battles.

As for swindling investors' money, that's rather despicable.

Not only did they just win the first Grand Prix with a prize of over ten million, but they also have many ways to generate revenue in the future.

While Xia Chen wouldn't go so far as to declare "I have no interest in money," raising his current few Pokémon is still no problem.

As for academic research on Pokémon, Xia Chen will definitely do it if the opportunity arises in the future.

To be honest, there are some interesting research topics to explore in the Alora region.

And the Galar and Padia regions, which are not in his memories of his previous life, undoubtedly hold many secrets waiting for him to explore.

However, before that, the most important thing is to improve one's own strength as soon as possible in order to deal with any possible events.

This was a new goal that Xia Chen quietly set in his mind after the abandoned hotel incident.

Once I and Eevee have grown to the point where we can chat and laugh with Hoopa, then no one should be able to disturb my lazy life anymore, right?

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When it comes to becoming stronger, the elves are no less determined than Xia Chen.

Especially Milotic and Zorua, two Pokémon that grew up in the wild and both had tragic childhood experiences.

However, the two Pokémon had vastly different experiences before meeting Xia Chen, and their encounters after joining the team were also very different, so their current mindsets are naturally very different as well.

The weaker Zoroar is more like Milotic in its Feebas form, focusing on using soul fragments to enter and exit the Spirit World and steadily improve its abilities.

Although she doesn't have the simple and direct mysterious water droplets and white jade pearls that Uglyfish can absorb, the spirit world is the best breeding ground for ghost-type elves.

Moreover, compared to the ugly fish in the "ivory tower" at that time, Zoroah had already saved countless dead, and his combat experience was already the most among the team members besides Sylvanas.

Both growth methods have their advantages and disadvantages, and it is difficult to judge which is better or worse. However, what is certain is that Milotic has now entered a relatively stable development period.

[Ding~ Congratulations to the host for unlocking the "World Champion" achievement. Your confidence has been further enhanced, and you have gained a buff effect: your energy flow speed has increased by 20%!]

The sudden sound startled Milotic, who was focused on absorbing the energy of the ocean breeze in the pool.

Oh, so I had another system after all.

Come to think of it, I haven't heard that voice for a long time since the evolution more than three months ago.

The system hadn't fully digested what it had given me, and I didn't have anything I needed to actively seek out, so we maintained this state of complete estrangement.

Unexpectedly, the winner of the Grand Contest brought out this great figure.

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That being said, the benefits of this achievement are still quite substantial.

According to the theory that Xia Chen had always instilled in him, speed is the only way to overcome all martial arts challenges.

This "fast" refers not only to speed but also to quick execution of moves; in most cases, the latter is even more important.

The 20% energy flow speed bonus from the system will undoubtedly make your attacks much faster.

If this 20% could increase proportionally with one's future growth, that would be an even more perfect benefit.

However, it took almost a week for the system to arrive, so the system delay is a bit slow, isn't it?

There were too many things to complain about, and Milotic didn't know where to begin. So he greeted his old friend first, "Long time no see, System."

[Long time no see, host. Your growth rate is truly delightful. You are one of the most outstanding hosts I have ever mentored. To unlock the "World Champion" achievement in such a short time... wait, the Grand Contest Champion...]

The system suddenly fell silent as it was speaking.

What's wrong with winning the Grand Contest?

Milos was furious. Was this a disregard for Xia Chen and his own efforts?

But compared to this, something else seems to be more concerning.

What does "all hosts" mean? Does it mean the system also serves other Pokémon, like Eevee and the others?

Milotic had long noticed something was wrong with his other companions; even though he was already defeated, he still couldn't leave them behind, and even now he still couldn't beat Eevee.

If the system also serves them, then it makes sense.

Milos tentatively asked, "What do you mean by other hosts? Could you introduce them to me?"

[Is the system you are looking for: All Heavens Chat Group? We're sorry, this system does not have this function.]

Although he didn't quite understand what the All-Heavens Chat Group meant, Milotic knew he had guessed wrong.

How could Eevee and Ralts grow up so fast?

This is truly something that puzzles Long.

If you can't figure it out, don't think about it. You'll always have a chance to find out later.

Milotic then asked, "So, what's my current growth level?"

Your current growth rate is 9%. Please keep up the good work, host.

It's only grown by 4% in more than three months? That's incredibly slow.

At this rate, it will take at least five years to reach 100%, and most likely more.

However, Milotic wasn't in a hurry. Although it was less than 10%, his current strength had grown significantly since the recruitment competition.

Milotic now possesses the strength of a seasoned veteran, and if it were to encounter Gengar again, it would be fully confident of easily defeating it.

At this rate, once his growth rate reaches around 40%, he'll probably have the strength of a Heavenly King.

In conclusion, the future looks promising!

Chapter 149 Ralts: Sister Sylveon, do you crave power?

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On March 27th, the weather was gradually warming up, with gentle breezes and bright sunshine.

In the courtyard of the Aromatherapy Dojo, Xia Chen, having finished dealing with post-match matters and matters related to the Ibrahimovic craze, was leisurely basking in the sun.

He suddenly felt that the withering of the sacred tree wasn't such a bad thing after all; at least the gloomy dojo had finally welcomed the long-awaited sunlight.

Although most of the big and small matters had been dealt with, Xia Chen was not in a hurry to leave Xiangxun City.

Eevee's evolutionary paper, the Grand Contest, and post-contest trivia. After so many busy days, Xia Chen decided to take a few days off.

He plans to continue his trip in Carlos on April 1st, which can be considered as satisfying his slight obsessive-compulsive need to depart on time.