Pokémon: Master System

“That’s right.” Xia Yu sat back on the sofa: “Gigantamax Pokémon are divided into three categories. The first is Dynamax Pokémon. Almost all Pokémon can Dynamax using the Dynamax Band.”

"The second type is Gigantamax Pokémon. Only a very small number of Pokémon can Gigantamax through the Max Band. Compared to Dynamax Pokémon, Gigantamax Pokémon not only change in appearance, but are also stronger and have their own exclusive Dynamax moves."

"Both Dynamax Pokémon and Gigantamax Pokémon require the Max Band, and the effect can only last for a limited time. Currently, I am the only one who owns this Max Band."

"The third type is the permanently fixed Gigantamax Pokémon. This type of Pokémon can remain Gigantamax forever, but they are extremely rare, with only about twenty or thirty in the whole world."

"As for Team Rainbow Rocket, this is an organization I established under the identity of Giovanni. It will be announced to the public soon, so it doesn't hurt for you to know in advance."

Chi Hanqing listened to Xia Yu's words with a thoughtful expression on his face, but was extremely surprised in his heart.

It's clear from Xia Yu's words that his research on giant Pokémon is extremely profound, and he has already formed a complete theory, putting him far ahead of others.

“You want a permanently activated Gigantamax Pokémon? I can give it to you, but you have to prove your worth first.” Seeing Chi Hanqing remain silent, Xia Yu smiled and said, “Just because you know my true identity and threaten me, you think you can get a permanently activated Gigantamax Pokémon? That’s not enough. Everyone in Team Rainbow Rocket knows my true identity. You have to contribute more than them before I can give you a permanently activated Gigantamax Pokémon.”

“You’re using a fallacy to mislead us. I’m not like them.” Chi Hanqing smiled and pointed out the crux of the problem: “You’re all in the same boat. If you expose them, they won’t survive either, so they won’t expose you. But I’m different.”

Hearing Chi Hanqing's words, Xia Yu couldn't help but sigh inwardly. The highly intelligent Chi Hanqing was truly difficult to deal with, impervious to reason. He could only put on a stern face and look at Chi Hanqing: "Chi Hanqing, aren't you afraid that I'll just kill you?"

Xia Yu's voice grew colder as he spoke, his gaze sharp as a knife as he looked at Chi Hanqing: "Do you believe me or not, if I make a move, even if you have sufficient protection, I can still kill you and break out of the capital."

“I believe you.” Hearing Xia Yu’s words, Chi Hanqing smiled and said, “You can kill me, but you can’t kill me silently. If you kill me, your identity will be exposed, so you won’t kill me.”

"Besides..." Chi Hanqing's smile made Xia Yu frown: "Xia Yu, you can guess whether I have a backup plan. For example, if I am out of contact for more than 24 or 48 hours, information about your identity as Sakaki will be published online."

Xia Yu took a deep breath, looking at Chi Hanqing with a furrowed brow. If Chi Hanqing really did as she said, Xia Yu would truly be helpless, unless he could get Sylvia's multifaceted beast to hack Chi Hanqing's computer.

While Xia Yu was pondering, Chi Hanqing continued, "Xia Yu, since I dare to negotiate with you, I'm certain you won't kill me."

“People are very complicated. Just like you, Xia Yu.” Chi Hanqing smiled and looked at Xia Yu, saying, “You have your concerns in this society, your parents, your brother, your lover. They are all your concerns, but also your constraints.”

"The more rational and intelligent a person is, the more concerns they have. Relationships between people are like a net that binds your every move and restricts your actions."

“You’re smarter than most people. You’re not stupid. You wouldn’t act so rashly.”

"Even if you're going to take action, you'll definitely be fully prepared, ensuring the information won't leak and that I'll die quietly before you do it."

Chi Hanqing's words thoroughly analyzed human nature.

As Xia Yu said, he has family, a lover, and friends, so he won't act rashly unless he's 100% sure.

"Xia Yu, a deal is a deal. I agree to help you conceal your identity, and you give me a Gigantamax Pokémon. I advise you not to have any ulterior motives." Chi Hanqing looked at Xia Yu with a smile, seemingly unmoved by his words. "However, I am quite interested in your Team Rainbow Rocket."

"Tell me, what exactly was in your mind that made you give up such a promising future to create Team Rainbow Rocket?"

Xia Yu looked at Chi Hanqing in front of him and sighed inwardly. Chi Hanqing was far more troublesome than he had imagined. The key was that Chi Hanqing had also caught him red-handed. He smiled bitterly and said, "You wouldn't understand even if I told you. Consider this fulfilling one of my wishes."

"A wish?" Chi Hanqing looked at Xia Yu with a slight curiosity, frowning.

"Forget it, let's not talk about this anymore." Xia Yu waved his hand, not wanting to dwell on the matter any further.

Chi Hanqing's gaze fell on Xia Yu, then her tone suddenly changed, and she said, "Xia Yu, tell me what you want me to do in Minghai?"

"Hmm?" Xia Yu looked at Chi Hanqing in surprise, somewhat unable to figure out what Chi Hanqing was thinking: "I need you to represent me and complete the deal with Champion Maye."

“I can agree to that.” Chi Hanqing smiled. “But you must guarantee my safety and not try to kill me. If I’m out of contact for more than 24 or 48 hours, information about your identity as Sakaki will be posted online.”

Chapter 444 Qu Jing

Three days later.

The capital city, the Pokémon Association auditorium.

Xia Yu, dressed in a formal suit and with hair wax in her hair, sat on a soft chair, her gaze sweeping around.

Each seat in the room had a nameplate, and Xia Yu sat next to a group of renowned researchers, including Professor Jiang and Professor Hu.

Opposite Xia Yu and the other Pokémon professors sat high-ranking officials from the Pokémon Association and representatives from seven regions of China.

Furthermore, the representatives from each region were at least at the level of the "Four Heavenly Kings".

Xia Yu also saw many familiar faces among them.

Duan Hongzhi from North China, Xiao Wanyu from Central China, Li Yunyao from Southwest China, and Su Mu from South China.

Other unseen Heavenly Kings include Chu Qishuang from the Northeast region, Yalikun from the Northwest region (a Fire-type Heavenly King), and Wei Yuning from the Central China region (a Ghost-type Heavenly King).

The meeting was chaired by Qu Jing, the president of the Pokémon Association. He is 69 years old this year, and his health is deteriorating. He has reached the age of retirement due to illness.

It is said that Qu Jing will step down from his position as president of the Pokémon Association after this year.

That's why many people are eyeing the position of Pokémon Association President, but according to past practice, the position of Pokémon Association President will only be filled by the champions of the seven regions.

The most popular candidate is Duan Hongzhi, the Iron-Blooded Champion. If Duan Hongzhi is elected as the Pokémon Association President, he will become the youngest Pokémon Association President in history.

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"It's time to start the meeting," Qu Jing's voice rang out as he glanced at the group of Pokémon professors opposite him.

"I've gathered all these experts here today mainly for one thing," Qu Jing said, his face aged and wrinkled. "Let's watch the video first."

The projection screen was showing the scene in the ocean where Giovanni used his Max Arm to unleash Dynamax Darkrai.

"Everyone, you should be familiar with this trainer in the video. His name is Giovanni, and his ace Pokémon are Giant Lapras and Darkrai."

"According to our analysis, the wristband he was wearing had the ability to turn ordinary Pokémon into giant Pokémon."

"Today, all of you here are Pokémon professors and leading figures in scientific research. The purpose of inviting you to this meeting is to solicit your opinions, combine the strengths of all, and overcome the scientific challenge of giant Pokémon as quickly as possible."

Qu Jing, the president of the Pokémon Association, glanced around at everyone present, then turned his gaze to Hu Xi and Jiang Wan'an, who were sitting in the main seats, and said, "Regarding the problem of Dynamax, everyone here is welcome to share their thoughts and opinions."

Hearing Qu Jing's question, Xia Yu did not rush to speak, but sat quietly to the side, waiting patiently.

Now is not the time for him to speak.

Hu Xi and Jiang Wan'an are both sixty years old, but they are very well-maintained. They exercise regularly, are in good health, and speak with a strong voice.

“I’ve watched this video repeatedly.” Dr. Hu Xi, the most senior member of the team, spoke first: “The wristband that Giovanni is wearing is probably an item similar to a Z-Ring or an Evolution Key Stone. We don’t know exactly what it is, but as Chairman Qu said, this wristband is key to giant Pokémon.”

"Unraveling the secret of this wristband is quite difficult."

“The hardest process is creating something from scratch. Developing the wristband that Giovanni wears is very difficult.” Hu Xi pointed out the crux of the problem incisively: “Especially since we have no clue at all, no information about Dynamax. There’s only one video, and we don’t even know what the wristband is made of. We have absolutely no idea where to start.”

Jiang Wan'an, who was standing to the side, nodded and said, "Let me also say a few words, not to discourage you all. If we want to overcome the problem of giant Pokémon, it will take at least a year if we start from scratch. I think the best way is to find Giovanni himself. As long as we get the wristband he wears, we will be able to speed up the research and development process significantly."

After listening to Hu Xi and Jiang Wan'an finish speaking, Chairman Qu, who was presiding over the meeting, looked serious and gazed at the two men, his voice carrying an air of authority: "Of course there are difficulties. If we could develop it with just a few people, we wouldn't have gathered everyone here. Back when we were developing the Z-Move and the Z-Bracelet, we faced just as many difficulties, but Dr. Lin and Dr. Qin still overcame them and developed our own Z-Bracelet. Old Hu and Old Jiang, we must have the courage to take responsibility and the spirit to fight and struggle."

Hearing Chairman Qu speak, Hu Xi and Jiang Wan'an exchanged a glance, then said, "We'll do our best."

"It's not about trying our best, it's about succeeding at all costs." Qu Jing looked at the two and said, "I can tell you all clearly that, according to the intelligence we have, more than 7% of the countries in the world have already begun researching giant Pokémon. We are already considered slow. If other countries are the first to develop giant Pokémon, we will be in a very difficult situation."

"Last time, we finally managed to turn the tide thanks to Dr. Xia's research on Mega Evolution, which gave us a certain advantage in the international arena. This time, we can only be faster than them, not slower."

Listening to Qu Jing's words, Hu Xi and Jiang Wan'an also felt immense pressure.

"However, everyone, don't worry," Qu Jing continued. "The Pokémon Association won't leave you to fight alone. We will provide you with full support in terms of resources and personnel. Furthermore, if you are the first to overcome the challenge of defeating giant Pokémon, the Pokémon Association will offer a generous reward."

"The selection slots for pseudo-legendary Pokémon," Qu Jing said.

Such a reward was expected by everyone.

Then, at that moment, Qu Jing suddenly paused and continued, "This time our rewards are even more generous. The deputy commander of this project will receive a selection spot for a pseudo-legendary Pokémon."

"The Commander-in-Chief can obtain a permanent selection slot for a pseudo-legendary Pokémon. Not only can the Commander-in-Chief himself obtain a selection slot for a pseudo-legendary Pokémon, but each of his descendants in the next generation also has a selection slot for a pseudo-legendary Pokémon."

Hearing Qu Jing's words, everyone looked at each other in surprise. No one had expected the Pokémon Association to be so generous this time. The selection of permanent pseudo-legendary Pokémon was a reward that no family in the country had ever been able to obtain, except for a few families.

Qu Jing looked at everyone present and said slowly, "Everyone here, if you are willing to join this experiment, you can stay. If you do not wish to participate, you may leave within one minute. We will not force you to participate. Except for the commander-in-chief and deputy commander, all other participants will receive generous rewards."

After Qu Jing finished speaking, he glanced at his watch and then looked at everyone present.

A minute later, no one had left. Qu Jing nodded in satisfaction: "Very good. It seems that everyone has a strong desire to serve the country. Rest assured, the Pokémon Association will not treat you unfairly."

"Now we move on to the next step: electing the commander-in-chief and deputy commander of this operation."

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Chapter 445 Two Experimental Teams

As Qu Jing's voice rang out, all the researchers present perked up.

Although everyone knew that the overall command of this operation would most likely fall to Hu Xi and Jiang Wan'an, they still wanted to compete for the position of deputy commander.

Putting everything else aside, the pseudo-legendary Pokémon egg awarded by the deputy commander alone is enough to make anyone's heart flutter.

A pseudo-legendary Pokémon egg, if used properly, is enough to make a family rise to power.

"I propose that Dr. Hu Xihu serve as the overall commander of this operation."

"I propose that Dr. Jiang Wan'an serve as the overall commander of this operation."

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A chorus of voices rose and fell, with the vast majority electing Hu Xi and Jiang Wan'an as the commanders-in-chief of this operation.

As for recommending Xia Yu to serve as the commander-in-chief, very few people did.

Just then, Xia Yu and Xiao Wanyu's eyes met, and they nodded almost imperceptibly.

After receiving Xia Yu's signal, Xiao Wanyu's languid and charming voice rang out, as alluring as a fox. More than half a month had passed since they last met, and Xiao Wanyu seemed to have become even more voluptuous: "I propose that Dr. Xia Yu take charge of this operation. Although Dr. Xia is young, he has already developed Z-Move exclusive moves and Mega Evolution, and I believe he can definitely overcome the challenge of Dynamax."

"Xia Yu is a bit too young." Before Xiao Wanyu could finish speaking, someone hurriedly began to object.

The speaker was Jiang Heng, the vice president of the Pokémon Association and an old acquaintance of Xia Yu. Jiang Heng had always been at odds with the Lin family and Xia Yu. His gaze swept over Xiao Wanyu and Xia Yu, and he said coldly, "Although Xia Yu has some talent in scientific research, being the chief commander requires an overall view of the situation. Xia Yu is still too young. He doesn't have much experience and can't be the chief commander."