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

Seemingly anticipating that Xia Chen would follow, she didn't walk in such a hurry this time.

Xia Chen caught up with her very quickly.

"Teacher Mo Lan, has there been any progress on the matter I asked you about last time?"

Having talked to her once, Xia Chen had a good grasp of Mo Lan's temperament, so he asked directly.

Mo Lan glanced at Xia Chen with a lingering look and asked in return, "You have a Zoroa?"

Xia Chen's heart skipped a beat, and he realized that he had done something stupid.

Since he hadn't let Zoroia fight in normal times, no one would suspect that there was anything unusual about his Zoroia.

But Mo Lan is different. She showed such obvious interest in the regional form of Ghost-type Pokémon that it's easy to guess that something is amiss.

If the ghost-attribute Zoroa is indeed a special form of the Shizuo region, and it is recorded in the ancient book that Molan has read, then combining these two clues makes the answer crystal clear.

He had exposed the ghost Zorua to a stranger he had only met twice and who was acting unusually mysteriously!

Xia Chen was startled and hurriedly tried to think of a way to remedy the situation.

The benefits of superpowers became apparent at this moment. Although it was urgent, Xia Chen was still able to maintain a calm mind and think about the problem as much as possible.

Wait a minute, that's not right. She probably doesn't know about this.

If she has indeed confirmed that Zorroia has the Ghost type, given her love for Ghost-type Pokémon, she will most likely come to him on her own initiative instead of waiting for him to ask.

Perhaps she was just testing the waters?

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Xia Chen felt that this was very likely the case, so he forced himself to calm down and replied, "Yes, what's wrong, Teacher Mo Lan?"

Although Xia Chen had gone through the whole thing in his mind, he was thinking very fast, so only half a second had actually passed in reality.

His answer didn't reveal any flaws.

Mo Lan calmly and directly asked, "Is your Zorua a ghost-type?"

Xia Chen asked in surprise, "No, my Zoroazor is Dark-type. Are there Ghost-type Zoroazors?"

Having prepared himself mentally, Xia Chen's acting was very natural. He shook his head regretfully and said, "So, the regional form of the Ghost-type Pokémon you mentioned before was Zorua? What a pity, I thought it was Eevee, the Ghost-type."

Mo Lan paused for a moment, then muttered to herself, "A Ghost-type Eevee?"

Xia Chen chimed in, "Yes, after discovering Eevee's Fairy-type evolution, I've been exploring the evolution possibilities of other types. I only came to ask you this after hearing what you said at the end of last class."

"Ah, so you're the one who discovered Eevee's Fairy-type evolved form." Mo Lan's face showed a rare expression of surprise.

She said seriously, "If you find a Ghost-type Eevee, please be sure to let me know."

Hmm. He was so excited that he even used the honorific "you" when addressing the students. He really seems to be a pure person who has a deep love for Ghost-type Pokémon.

Only then did she reveal the answer: "Ancient books record two green-colored creatures that appear to be Ghost-type Pokémon. However, people at that time had no understanding of Pokémon and no distinction between types. Coupled with their fear of Pokémon, the records were very vague and there were no images."

"They only mentioned a rat-like Pokémon that was as tall as a person when it stood up, with eerie will-o'-the-wisps burning on its neck, and a fox-like Pokémon that was full of resentment. Based on my grandmother's and my speculation, the former might be Typhlosion, and the latter might be Zorua. Now it seems that Ghost-type Eevee is also very likely."

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It really is the Ghost Zorua of the Green Zone!

Xia Chen thought to himself with certainty.

Although Mo Lan wasn't sure, he was certain, since the ghost Zoroa was still inside its Poké Ball.

After much searching and maneuvering, Xia Chen finally learned this information without revealing that he possessed the Ghost Zorua, and he was extremely excited.

He sincerely thanked him: "Thank you for your information. It has been a great help to my research. I will definitely let you know if I have any news!"

Xia Chen did not regret deceiving Mo Lan, because in his heart, the safety of Soloa was the most important thing.

But if he really completes the research on the Ghost-type Zoroa, he will tell Moran first after submitting the paper, as a way of showing his gratitude to her.

"really?"

Mo Lan's reaction was even greater than Xia Chen had imagined. In her excitement, she grabbed Xia Chen's hand and jumped up and down, as happy as a twenty-something-year-old child.

It was peak time for students to enter and leave the classroom, and the students who saw this scene were stunned.

They had never seen anything like this before.

What could have happened to make the Cymbidium goeringii, which is known as "never blooming", so excited?

Although Mo Lan has only been working at Beijing University for a little over a year, she is already quite famous due to her outstanding abilities, good looks, and unique personality.

It is said that no one has ever seen this very charismatic teacher show any other expression, which is why he has such a nickname.

I never expected to see such a scene today.

After a moment of stunned silence, I naturally took out my phone to capture this hilarious scene.

Fortunately, no one used their flashlights, otherwise, people who didn't know the situation might have thought some celebrity trainer had come to the school.

Xia Chen instinctively wanted to stop it, but couldn't seem to find a reason. In addition, he felt that he was doing the right thing, so he let a bunch of cameras click away at him.

But while Xia Chen thought this way, the general public didn't see it that way.

Before the next day, after exchanging contact information with Mo Lan and returning to his dormitory, Xia Chen discovered a post that had suddenly appeared on the campus forum [Shan Hai Hu Pan].

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"What could melt the heart of Ms. Mo Lan, who is as unyielding as ice that never melts? And what could make freshman Wang Xiachen publicly confess his love for his teacher at the classroom door?"

"Pictures don't lie, the untold story of teacher Mo Lan and freshman Wang Xiachen!"

"Confirmed scumbag! Freshman Wang Xiachen, who was previously photographed training intimately with several female seniors, has a new love interest! And it's her!"

"Freshman King? The Most Affectionate Person at Shanghai University!"

Chapter 195 Cynthia's Invitation (6k)

Although he understood why his Zorua was a Ghost-type, Xia Chen still had no clue how to uncover the secrets of Ghost Zorua.

After all, this is a special case in the Xicui region. I can't very well go back to the Xicui region to study it, can I?

how to get to?

Relying on the power of Silavi or Dialga?

No matter how you look at it, this approach is far too unrealistic.

Xia Chen had a bit of a headache and could only keep this matter to himself for the time being, waiting for further clues before continuing his investigation.

Blessings are unparalleled, and misfortunes do not come singly.

He thought this clue would take a long time to arrive, but two days later, Xia Chen received the reply he had been waiting for.

Cynthia seems to have finally emerged from some deep forest and returned to herself.

"Let's get to know a little bit, and then discuss it in detail over the phone."

Do you only know a little bit?

Xia Chen knew that Shirona wasn't the kind of person to be modest; if she said it was just a little bit, then it really was just a little bit.

However, there were no further directions to explore for the time being, so Xia Chen could only follow this lead.

Taking advantage of the fact that Cynthia had just replied to the message and should still have some free time, Xia Chen quickly called Cynthia.

Sure enough, the call was answered in less than two seconds.

"Hello, is this Master Pigeon?"

A very distinctive female voice came from the other end of the phone. It wasn't sweet, but rather a slightly husky and magnetic voice that gave off a cool and confident vibe.

Yes, that matches my image of Cynthia perfectly.

After silently evaluating her in his mind, Xia Chen said, "Yes, are you Ms. Cynthia, the new champion of the Sinnoh region, the champion of the Eight Masters Tournament, the champion above champions, the world's strongest Garchomp trainer, and the famous mythology scholar?"

There was a two-second silence on the other end, followed by a humorous reply: "I would prefer you to put the last title first."

Xia Chen smiled knowingly and said, "No more joking around, Miss Cynthia. Let me formally introduce myself. My name is Xia Chen, I am seventeen years old, and I am a student."

A soft laugh came from the other end of the phone, "I knew it all along, Xia Chen. I pay more attention to you than you think."

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After exchanging pleasantries, the two finally got down to business.

Xia Chen asked earnestly, "Just as I said in Bogarman, I am now very interested in learning about the history of the Sinnoh region regarding the Green Lavender. How should I do that?"

After a few seconds of thought, Cynthia replied, "Actually, this period of history is not one that has been thoroughly studied in our Sinnoh region. To make an analogy, its existence is like the Xia Dynasty that existed in your Eastern Region. Although it is not as far back as the Xia Dynasty, there is no conclusive evidence in archaeology, and its existence is still in doubt."

"What I know is that there were very few humans at that time, and only a handful of tribes lived together. According to legend, the Washing Green period was a time when the relationship between humans and spirits changed. From then on, people gradually stopped fearing spirits and created the first Poké Balls. There are also legends that people at that time could capture powerful spirits on their own without relying on the power of spirits, but because there is no verifiable evidence, most scholars believe that this is just human boasting."

"Furthermore, during that period of time, many Pokémon lived in the Xicui region that were completely different from those of modern times. Not only their appearance, but even their attributes or evolutionary forms would have changed, somewhat like the different forms of the same type of Pokémon in different regions. But I'm not sure exactly which Pokémon they were. That's about all I know, and I hope it helps you."

Does this help?

Yes, but not much.

At least I now know roughly what kind of existence Xi Cui is, even though Cynthia mostly uses the phrase "legendary".

But she didn't mention a word about the ghost Zoroah that I wanted to know, so it seems she really didn't know.

Xia Chen was already very grateful that the person had told him these secrets about washing jade.

He sincerely thanked him: "Thank you very much. This has been very helpful to me. If you ever come to Donghuang, please let me know and I will definitely treat you well."

Cynthia chuckled and said, "I've got it. But I'm not free for now. I'm going to a ruin near Mount Tianguan in a while. It might be related to Xicui. Would you like to come and visit?"

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Relics related to Xicui?

Xia Chen had to admit that he was tempted.

He was already searching for the secrets of the ghost Zorua, and this was the only known clue at the moment. It would be a shame not to see it for himself.

Secondly, although it has been less than half a month, Xia Chen is already getting a little tired of university life.

It's not that I'm going to drop out of school or anything, but it would be great to be able to go out and explore.

Furthermore, with Cynthia nearby, unless Dialga or Giratina appear, there's definitely no danger.

Moreover, you can also meet Cynthia face-to-face.