I haven't decided on a name for my Pokémon trainer yet.

"This..." The group looked at each other again. Gu Yangzhou felt a headache, and so did they.

"Ye Feng, why don't you tell me?" After waiting for a while, seeing that no one could come up with an answer, Gu Yangzhou decided to throw the problem to Ye Feng to solve himself.

Ye Feng paused for a moment: "This...actually."

"Hmm? What do you mean?" Gu Yangzhou's spirits lifted. It seemed that Ye Feng had already come up with a plan. That made things easier. As long as it wasn't too outrageous... no, even if it was a little outrageous, he would have to try his best to satisfy him.

"Actually, my original intention in releasing the Energy Cube was to... cough, to make a contribution to China." Ye Feng almost blurted out what was on his mind.

He suddenly felt something was off. He had just said that his main job was to be a trainer. If he were to say now that he published PowerCube to become a senior researcher, wouldn't that be contradicting himself?

This is awkward! How can I bring it up without seeming embarrassed? I need help urgently!

“Even if you say that…” Gu Yangzhou’s face twitched.

There's nothing wrong with what Ye Feng said, but he can't just wave his hand and say, "Well done, young man! Our country needs talents like you!" and then take the energy cube and leave, can he?

Gu Yangzhou couldn't bring himself to do such a thing.

"Ahem, let's skip the formalities and get down to business. Is there anything you want?" Gu Yangzhou coughed and asked.

"Yes." Ye Feng nodded.

Fine, I'll just go for it. Since they asked, I might as well just say it directly. The keystone is more important.

"what?"

"Senior Researcher".

"···"

"···"

"??"

"What?" Gu Yangzhou was stunned.

"Senior Researcher," Ye Feng repeated.

"No, didn't you say your main job was being a trainer?" Dr. Yu couldn't help but ask.

What does this mean? His main job is being a trainer, and his hobby is being a senior researcher? That's ridiculous!

“That’s true, but…” Ye Feng scratched his head, “I’m also very interested in research… The main reason I came here this time is to prepare for my future promotion to senior researcher.”

"···"

The group exchanged glances, especially Dr. You and Dr. Hong, whose expressions were the most varied.

Listen, is this human talk?

However, they couldn't refute Ye Feng's words. In their view, the achievement of developing the energy cube was more than enough for him to be promoted to senior researcher.

Some people work themselves to the bone for most of their lives just to get promoted to senior researcher. How can you, Ye Feng, become a senior researcher based solely on interest?

This is unreasonable!

Are you really a trainer?

Are you serious, trainer?

Gu Yangzhou tapped his forehead; he felt a bit of a headache.

Ye Feng really doesn't play by the rules. Just a few minutes ago he was confidently saying that his research was just a hobby, but how come he suddenly calls himself a senior researcher?

However, it's not impossible.

"Okay, no problem, it's a small matter." Gu Yangzhou nodded in agreement. "Anything else?"

"What else could there be?" Ye Feng blinked and asked.

“Of course, a mere senior researcher… no,” Gu Yangzhou rubbed his temples. What was going on? Ye Feng’s few words made him feel like senior researchers were commonplace, something anyone could just casually say. “This was originally what you deserved, but now it’s different. We have to keep the energy cube a secret, so it’s not the same anymore.”

Ye Feng nodded as if he understood, then thought for a moment and said, "Then..."

He couldn't help but glance at Gu Ruyun. How about we get a dragon-type Pokémon egg?

He had already decided that he wouldn't exchange the Spiral Attribute Ball for now. He would reveal it once he reached the pinnacle of his abilities. Otherwise, it would be a huge loss if such a powerful move were lost after he was gone.

Gu Ruyun noticed Ye Feng's gaze, and her brow twitched. This guy, could he be planning to...?

"Then I'd like a Dragon-type Pokémon? Or a Pokémon egg would be fine too," Ye Feng asked tentatively.

Anyway, my original goal was to become a senior researcher, so getting an extra Dragon-type Pokémon was already a pleasant surprise.

As for how much benefit the energy cube could bring him, Ye Feng already knew.

But he didn't care; what mattered most was what he could get his hands on.

Moreover, the Power Cube is still his invention. When Chinese trainers experience a significant increase in strength due to the Power Cube, this fact will be revealed, and he will gain even more prestige than if he were to announce it now.

Imagine the trainers' reactions when they find out that the technology the government provides to accelerate Pokémon development was invented by Ye Feng, and that it's so effective...

Isn't this just the government advertising for Ye Feng? Who else has that honor?

Ye Feng felt that such an exchange was very worthwhile.

"Dragon-type Pokémon?" Gu Yangzhou was taken aback and couldn't help but look at his granddaughter. Seeing her expression, he keenly sensed that there had been some kind of deal between them, but now something unexpected had happened.

"..." Gu Yangzhou pondered for a while.

Dragon-type Pokémon... well, it's not entirely impossible.

Chapter 186 Preparing to Head to Dragon Island

Seeing Gu Yangzhou considering Ye Feng's conditions, Gu Ruyun couldn't help but look at Ye Feng with a resentful gaze, making him a little embarrassed.

"Is this what they mean by 'no middlemen taking a cut'?" Gu Ruyun thought angrily.

If it weren't for Gu Yangzhou's intervention, perhaps...

No, judging from Ye Feng's expression, the Dragon-type Pokémon didn't impress him at all. It seems that the Energy Ball move is probably more valuable than he thought.

Ah! Is there anything more tempting than a Dragon-type Pokémon...?

Gu Ruyun pondered this with distress, then looked down at herself...

No, no, what am I thinking? Even though this kid is handsome and strong, I'm clearly at a disadvantage this way...

"Xiaoyun? Xiaoyun!" Gu Ruyun seemed to hear someone calling her. She looked over with a slightly blank expression and found her grandfather and others looking at her. "What's wrong?"

"What are you thinking about? I called you but you didn't respond," Gu Yangzhou asked.

"Huh? Oh! It's nothing." Gu Ruyun blushed. "Grandpa, why did you call me?"

“I remember you haven’t had anything to do since then, right? Why don’t you take Ye Feng to Dragon Island when you have some free time?” Gu Yangzhou said.

"Go to Dragon Island?" Gu Ruyun was taken aback, and couldn't help but glance at Ye Feng. "Grandpa, have you made up your mind?"

Gu Yangzhou nodded: "That's right. Take Ye Feng to choose a Dragon-type Pokémon. I'll put in a good word with the island lord."

Gu Ruyun nodded. Since Gu Yangzhou had already made his decision, she naturally had nothing more to say.

“However, Ye Feng,” Gu Yangzhou said, “although I have agreed, whether you can capture a Dragon-type Pokémon depends on you. Even with a Pokémon egg, you need the consent of the egg’s parents. If you fail, then this condition will have been wasted.”

Ye Feng nodded: "I understand."

"Hmm..." Gu Yangzhou tapped his fingers on the table, thinking for a while, "I'll also allocate some training resources for you, so that even if you don't manage to catch any Pokémon, it won't be a bad deal for you."

Ye Feng was taken aback for a moment before saying, "Thank you, Chairman!"

"Don't mention it, young man, I have high hopes for you! Keep it up!" Gu Yangzhou waved his hand with a smile, looking at Ye Feng with a satisfied expression.

Hmm, this Ye Feng is quite good, should we...? Thinking to himself, Gu Yangzhou couldn't help but glance at his granddaughter.

Xiaoyun is getting on in years...

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They agreed with Gu Ruyun to go to Dragon Island the next day.

Looking at the time, the press conference has already ended.

Ye Feng made a phone call and learned that the teachers had already returned to the hotel.

Ye Feng arrived at the hotel and went to Deng Ruizhe's place first.

"Hehe, judging from your appearance, you've had quite a haul this time," Deng Ruizhe said with a smile, looking at Ye Feng.

"Teacher," Ye Feng scratched his head, "didn't you already guess?"

Deng Ruizhe asked, puzzled, "Guessed what?"

"Uh, I guessed..." Ye Feng paused.

"Haha, it was unexpected that the president himself would come, but I could guess the reactions of the others pretty accurately," Deng Ruizhe laughed.

Ye Feng sighed: "Teacher, could you have told me earlier? I was almost scared to death."

I was genuinely terrified; I thought I was going to die today.

"Hey!" Deng Ruizhe patted Ye Feng on the shoulder. "I already told you, this is nothing."

"Is the Grand Master a small-time figure?" Ye Feng muttered to himself.

Deng Ruizhe's hand stiffened, and he coughed, saying, "It was an accident, it was an accident. As long as the result is good, isn't that enough?"