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

Before the circle bear could go berserk, Xia Chen took the initiative to subdue it.

"Look how comfortably it's sleeping. I think we'd better not disturb it."

Following Xia Chen's finger, the teddy bear looked over and saw that next door, the baby bear was lying peacefully on the hospital bed.

On the ground to the side, a huge red carapace was radiating a steady stream of energy in all directions, albeit weakly.

Circle Bear was a smart bear; she understood Xia Chen's intention, and her breathing returned to normal within a few breaths.

Then, with a complicated expression, she looked at Xia Chen and asked, "Kuma? (Why did you help me?)"

Xia Chen curled his lip and said, "Is he just bored and has nothing better to do? Otherwise, would he have designs on you guys?"

The saying goes, "When poor, one should cultivate one's own virtue; when successful, one should benefit all under heaven."

If Xia Chen were struggling to survive every day, he probably wouldn't have the mindset or the ability to do so.

However, he still wants to help the elves around him within his capabilities.

Circle Bear wasn't an ingrate after all, and thanked him in a muffled voice.

Xia Chen said, "Don't rush, let me tell you about the cub's situation first."

He then told the mother about the doctor's diagnosis and advice.

That's roughly the situation, so the decision is yours.

The Circle Bear showed no surprise or sadness. Having watched over the bear cub for so long, she had more or less anticipated this outcome.

As for the sorrow, perhaps all her sadness had already been worn away in the process of being with him.

Circle Bear just stared blankly at the cub on the pristine white hospital bed, then suddenly said, "Kuma? (Can I go see it?)"

Xia Chen nodded and said, "Of course, whatever you want."

This once majestic and imposing bear was walking extremely slowly today.

With a slight tremor, she pushed open the glass door and walked gently to the bedside, a hint of sadness finally showing in her eyes.

The circly bear stuck out its tongue and licked the cub, grooming its actually very neat fur.

Perhaps sensing something, a sense of relief and comfort appeared on the bear cub's pained face, and its tightly clenched paws relaxed.

The Gardevoir in the cubicle turned its head away, unable to bear to look, and Xia Chen also watched this scene in silence for a long time.

Suddenly, as if he had thought of something, he hurriedly went outside and found the Azure Flame Blade Demon practicing his moves outside.

…………

"Can your elixirs cure diseases and save spirits?"

Azure Flame Blade Demon sheathed the sharp sword wrapped in jagged bone fire and said seriously, "Crunch—(That depends on the illness.)"

In that world, alchemists and physicians were related in some ways but different in others, as many elixirs were intended for healing.

Since Azure Flame Blade Demon inherited all of Yao Chen's pill formulas, it's not impossible for him to handle some of the difficult and complicated diseases in the Elf World.

As I led the Azure Flame Blade Demon into the ward, the Circle Bear had already calmed down.

Seeing Xia Chen enter, she said firmly, "Kuma! (I will not abandon my child!)"

It seems that she had already made her decision in secret while Xia Chen was away.

Xia Chen nodded and pulled Cang Yan Ren Gui over, "If you don't give up, let him give it a try. He's a very skilled doctor."

In order to gain the trust of the patient's family, Xia Chen introduced the Azure Flame Blade Demon in this way.

Azure Flame Blade's aloof and ruthless demeanor was indeed quite intimidating, so Circle Bear quickly made way for him.

Instead of using the traditional Chinese medicine diagnostic methods of observation, listening, questioning, and palpation, Cangyan Rengui stood by the bedside with his eyes closed, presumably using his spiritual power to probe the patient.

A moment later, he opened his eyes, his expression unreadable.

After standing there in a daze for a while, the Azure Flame Blade Demon finally nodded and said, "Karu. (You can try.)"

Although the meaning behind their words wasn't entirely certain, Quan Quan Xiong and Xia Chen still showed expressions of relief.

The former seems to be grasping at a last straw, while the latter believes that the powerful figure behind the Azure Flame Blade Demon likely has a solution.

The Azure Flame Blade Demon was just staring blankly; wasn't that him communicating with the old man?

Both the man and the bear had their own thoughts, but the Azure Flame Blade Demon had already turned and left the ward.

He left behind one last sentence.

"Click—(Give me some time.)"

For the next few days, Cangyan Rengui seemed to have disappeared, staying indoors all the time, and even his meals were delivered by Xia Chen alone.

There's no need to worry too much about the cubs for now. They've already weathered the storm for several years, moved to a better environment, and are being regulated by life energy. There's no reason for their situation to get worse.

On the other hand, because the Shiny Ursaring stopped causing trouble, construction on all aspects of the island—gyms, residences, Pokémon centers, farms, berry forests—was completely unimpeded.

…………

After about a week of peace, the Azure Flame Blade Demon finally reappeared, much to the anxious anticipation of the Circle Bear. However, the healing pills did not come with it.

"We're still missing a crucial material. The material needs to contain sufficiently pure and concentrated energy, ideally from the same source as the energy that the bear cub has been absorbing over the past few years."

"That's what Azure Flame Blade Demon said."

Xia Chen pondered. The original owner of that shell was Groudon, so the last material needed must also come from Groudon.

That guy woke up, but then he disappeared and fell asleep somewhere else. Where are we supposed to find him?

"Isn't that thing in the ward enough?"

Xia Chen tried asking.

Azure Flame Blade Demon shook his head. "No, the active energy in it is too low."

Xia Chen frowned. Didn't that mean they wanted to take a ready-made piece from Groudon?

This is no easier than beating up Millardon.

Most importantly, he didn't even know where Groudon was.

The situation has reached a stalemate.

In the end, Xia Chen could only sigh and say to the dejected Quan Quan Xiong, "I'm sorry, we did our best."

Without a word, Quan Quan Xiong stood up, walked to the bedside, picked up the unconscious bear cub with both hands, and then prepared to leave.

Before she left the room, Xia Chen called out to her, "Wait, you should take this with you."

He pointed to Groudon's shell, "If that makes you feel any better."

The Circly Bear shook its head and replied, "Kuma—(Never mind, I don't want it to spend the last part of its life in pain.)"

Seeing the completely disheartened Quan Quan Xiong, Xia Chen also fell silent.

For the first time, he felt powerless, powerless against death.

Even though he has come a long way on the path of a trainer and has achieved great success in his career, he cannot reverse the loss of a life.

What if this kind of illness appeared on your own Pokémon?

Xia Chen dared not think about it any further, but not thinking about it didn't mean that such a thing wouldn't happen.

That night, he tossed and turned in bed at his temporary residence on Yuanling Island, unable to sleep, his mind filled with images of the weak elves.

I don't know how much time passed before I finally drifted off to sleep.

…………

"As per your request, we've added a room next to your residence suitable for the growth of fire-type spirits. Do you think this plan needs any adjustments? Uh, Mr. Xia, are you listening?"

A middle-aged man in a suit waved several times before Xia Chen was finally awakened from his dazed state.

Xia Chen snapped out of his reverie and said apologetically, "Sorry, I didn't sleep well last night."

Since gaining superpowers, he hasn't been in such a bad mental state in a long time.

Sure enough, even the strongest willpower cannot stop the erosion from within.

Chrissy, who was standing nearby, advised, "Why don't you go take another nap? I can take care of things here."

Xia Chen shook his head and refused, saying, "Never mind, I can't sleep right now, Mr. Zhou. Please continue."

With the wealthy and powerful client having spoken, the designer in charge of the residential construction naturally complied.

The three were chatting about the living quarters they were preparing for the Azure Flame Blade Demon and the unborn Burning Worm when suddenly, Xia Chen's Rotom phone rang.

"Loto's calling! Loto's calling!"

Xia Chen glanced at it and saw an unfamiliar local number from Zhijiang. Without thinking much of it, he pressed the call button.

However, the news from the other end of the phone took him by surprise.

"Mr. Xia Chen? I am the head of the East Huang Alliance's Zhijiang branch. Please come to Cangnan Port immediately. We have discovered a Pokémon that resembles Groudon!"

Groudon? Appeared near the River of the Eastern Empire?

what's the situation?

Did I come from talking about it myself?

Surprised as he was, Xia Chen agreed to the request without hesitation and immediately went out to board the Guleton.

Chrissy also summoned the Great Swallow, which followed closely behind and flew eastward.

Meanwhile, at Cangnan Port.

Dozens of cargo ships were anchored in the nearshore area near the dock, not in a bustling scene of coming and going, but in a noisy atmosphere filled with a sense of panic.

Upon detecting Groudon's appearance, the League immediately ordered all ships sailing in the vicinity to dock nearby and disembark for safety.

Fearing to cause public panic, the alliance did not disclose the specific reasons, but the unusual signs still made all the fishermen and crew members unconsciously tense.

The unknown is the most terrifying. The fact that the alliance didn't even explain the reason for the announcement actually revealed a lot of information.

…………

At the far end of the ocean, a crimson behemoth strides straight toward the Zhijiang River with steady and resolute steps, each step raising towering waves.

Several helicopters hovered high above the behemoth, maintaining an absolutely safe distance while monitoring Groudon's every move.

Meanwhile, from the mainland, a crimson meteor streaked across the sky, hurtling towards them. It was Xia Chen and Gu Leton who had rushed over immediately after receiving the news.