Pokémon: Starting as a Pokémon Researcher with Milotic

"Ye Chen, I'm from Fudan University..."

"Ye Chen, I'm from Sichuan University..."

"Ye Chen, I'm from Qingmen University..."

Soon, six universities had introduced themselves and the conditions they could offer, and each university's offer was better than the last!

Currently, only Kyoto University and Aoki University have not yet spoken, and these two schools are also recognized as the top two universities in the country.

Sometimes Aoki University outperforms Kyoto University, and sometimes the situation is reversed, so it's hard to say which university is better.

Ye Chen looked at the remaining two people. The next one was the admissions advisor from Beijing University. He was a middle-aged man with gold-rimmed glasses who looked very refined.

"I am Li, an admissions advisor from Beijing University. I won't go into more details, but I'll just tell you what we can offer you, Ye Chen: a scholarship of 500 million yuan per year, and the university will provide you with a top-notch laboratory. We will do our best to solve any problems related to Pokémon research for you."

As soon as Professor Li said this, the other professors gasped. The annual scholarship of 500 million yuan was nothing, but the key was the specially equipped laboratory. You should know that the cost of a truly complete top-notch laboratory starts at least 7000 million yuan, and there is no end in sight!

There are only three such laboratories at Beijing University. Two of them are for public use, and one is reserved for Li Mingyao, the dean of the Department of Elf Research. It is unheard of for them to be provided for an 18-year-old freshman!

The mentors who had been introduced earlier all felt a chill in their hearts. They couldn't think of any reason why Ye Chen would refuse such amazing conditions. It seemed that there was no hope this time!

This is actually the crux of the matter for all universities. The more prestigious the university, the more funding it receives from the alliance each year. They can then use this funding to offer higher conditions to gifted students. When outstanding students graduate, the alliance will inevitably allocate even more funding to the university.

This is also why these slightly less prestigious schools can never compare to the top two universities.

Even Ye Chen was surprised when he heard the conditions offered by Beijing University, because what he had obtained from the Alliance was only some instruments, which were far from being a real laboratory.

To be honest, the secret laboratory where Lu Xinghe was located, which we saw before, was the most complete laboratory, and its construction cost was unimaginable!

So Ye Chen looked expectantly at the next person, the admissions advisor from Aoki University.

She was the only woman among the eight mentors in the office. At this moment, she also looked hesitant, as if she had some doubts about the original conditions after hearing about the generous conditions offered by Beijing University.

After a long pause, he finally spoke, "The conditions offered by Beijing University can also be met by Qingmu University! As long as you come to Qingmu University, you will receive scholarships and access to laboratories. Furthermore, we promise that Dr. Hou Yuanshan from the Department of Pokémon Research will personally teach you about Pokémon research."

Hou Yuanshan and Li Mingyao are both Pokémon Doctors who have long been recognized by the Pokémon League headquarters. They are also fellow disciples, having both studied under Lu Xinghe.

Given Lu Xinghe's current reclusive lifestyle, he can be considered the most renowned and experienced elf doctor in Xia Kingdom!

"Dr. Hou's personal instruction...tsk tsk." Ye Chen then looked at Professor Li from Peking University, "Qingda University has offered such conditions, does Peking University have anything to say?"

Everyone understood that Ye Chen was holding out for a higher price. Instructor Li gritted his teeth and said, "Of course, we can also promise that Dr. Li Mingyao will personally teach you!"

This was clearly something the school had specifically instructed them about before they arrived; otherwise, they wouldn't have dared to make such a promise on behalf of the two elf doctors.

“But that’s not what I want,” Ye Chen said slowly. “I hope the school won’t restrict me, because I often go out to do research, so I don’t stay at school often, and at the same time, they can’t control my training of Pokémon.”

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The two of them breathed a sigh of relief; they had thought Ye Chen would make some harsh demands.

These requirements are certainly impossible for ordinary students to meet, but Ye Chen is no ordinary person. He can agree to this on behalf of the school. As for the training of the Pokémon later...

The two couldn't understand why this research genius would still need to train Pokémon. How could he concentrate on his research if he wasted his energy on that? To be honest, they could even label him as arrogant and conceited.

Moreover, this might even displease the elf professor in charge of teaching, so they cautiously called the school to inquire.

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After all, why would a proper Pokémon researcher train Pokémon? If there were a real powerful enemy, it wouldn't be the turn of these clerical staff to step up!

However, this was not a big problem, and the two quickly returned from their phone call to say that there was no problem.

Professor Li from Beijing University even added, "Ye Chen can apply for a resource quota of 500 million yuan per year, but it can only be used for research materials."

The professors at Aoki University had nothing to say, because they needed to recruit more than just Ye Chen this time. They couldn't use all their recruitment funds for this, otherwise, even if they recruited a research genius, they would be left behind in terms of Pokémon battle talent!

"Then it seems the outcome is quite clear!"

"Welcome Ye Chen to our Beijing University family!"

Amid the regretful gazes of the other seven mentors, Ye Chen reached out and shook hands with Professor Li from Beijing University.

In their view, Ye Chen chose Peking University because it offered the highest price, but only Ye Chen knew that his original goal was Peking University, and that he was just trying to squeeze out more profit.

Without Ye Chen's pretentious act, not only would the entire laboratory not have been able to offer such high scholarships, but these admissions advisors were not fools.

They negotiated with so many brilliant students, all of whom were incredibly shrewd and capable!

As for Ye Chen's reasons for choosing Beijing University... well...

Chapter 153 Flying-Type Gym

"Speaking of which, your father was the captain of the school team when he was still at Beijing University. I remember that Beijing University did not lose a single game under his leadership. Everyone thought that he would participate in the Heavenly Kings Battle after graduation and become one of the new Four Heavenly Kings, but unexpectedly he secretly joined the investigators."

These are the exact words He Sheng said to Ye Chen when he was still in the capital, talking about Ye Yuanhao's past.

　It was through this "867" that Ye Chen learned that his father had studied at Beijing University, and that the current president of Beijing University was also a respected elder statesman in the field of Pokémon research.

What he needs more now is not the knowledge of Pokémon research, after all, the knowledge in his mind is like a treasure mountain waiting for him to take it. On the contrary, he is still a newcomer in the field of Pokémon research, and his voice is far less influential than these veteran experts.

That's why Ye Chen had already decided to choose Beijing University from the very beginning.

With the final results in, the other seven admissions mentors could only offer their congratulations to Ye Chen and Beijing University before taking their leave.

After all, they also had other students who had shown amazing talent to invite. Since they had failed to recruit the most important one, they couldn't let go of the other geniuses so easily.

As they took their leave, Principal Zhang walked in and, seeing that only the professors from Beijing University remained, immediately understood Ye Chen's choice.

"Wow, Peking University is great! Congratulations, Professor Li, you've recruited another research genius for Peking University!"

The instructor, Mr. Li, quickly flattered, "Hey, it's all thanks to Principal Zhang's excellent teaching that Ye Chen's talent has been brought to its full potential!"

Principal Zhang blushed with joy upon hearing such praise and repeatedly said, "Not at all!"

Speechless as he watched the two begin their mutual flattery, Ye Chen signed the agreement with Instructor Li and went straight back to the classroom, with the sound of their laughter occasionally drifting from the office behind him.

When Ye Chen returned to the classroom, it was already time for class. The teacher simply smiled and nodded when he saw him come back.

After sitting down, Ye Chen immediately took out a book called "Pokémon Abilities" and began reading. This book mainly discussed knowledge about Pokémon abilities; he had seen it at Mu Xue's villa in Luo City last time, found it interesting, and brought it back with him...

The research on Pokémon characteristics in this world is still relatively superficial, and there are few books on Pokémon characteristics. Nevertheless, this did not stop Ye Chen from reading them with great interest.

When class ended, Jiang Shuyun approached Ye Chen and asked, "What did the principal want to see you about?"

"It's nothing, I just confirmed which university I'll be attending."

Jiang Shuyun's eyes lit up and she quickly asked, "Which one did you choose?"

"Beijing University".

"Then I'll go to Peking University too!"

Ye Chen smiled but didn't say anything, continuing to read his book.

Jiang Shuyun, however, left with a big smile on her face and in high spirits.

After school, Ye Chen headed straight for Rongcheng Dojo. Rongcheng Dojo is also one of the top eight dojos in the country, but unlike Luocheng Dojo, it specializes in flight-type dojos.

Garchomp has already absorbed Electric-type energy and gained a great deal, so it can't let Flying-type energy go to waste.

It's important to know that the dojo not only has a dojo master, but also dojo apprentices, and these less skilled apprentices are Ye Chen's targets.

Chapter 154 Apprentice Challenge!

While still in Los Angeles, Ye Chen had Garchomp try to absorb electric energy several more times, but the effect became less and less. Later, Garchomp even felt that the newly absorbed electric energy could not be converted.

Therefore, for safety's sake, Ye Chen directly ordered Garchomp to stop absorbing electric energy.

Ye Chen guessed that it was because it had absorbed too much electric energy. Even the Earth Cloud needed to absorb both wind and thunder forces to achieve internal balance.

Therefore, in order to continue to improve its strength, Garchomp must absorb Flying-type energy to balance the energy in its body, otherwise there is a risk of Electric-type energy going berserk.

Upon arriving at the Rongcheng Taekwondo Academy, the receptionist blinked at Ye Chen, who was wearing a mask, with a puzzled look, as if she had seen him before.

Suddenly, as if remembering something, she gasped in surprise, covering her mouth: "You...you're Ye Chen! It's been so long!"

Ye Chen replied with a smile, "Yes, something came up and I was delayed."

Previously, when Ye Chen was researching Fairy-type energy for his Fairy-type paper, he often came to the Rongcheng Gym to test different Pokémon. So, over time, the receptionist there became quite familiar with Ye Chen.

With the publication of her fairy-themed paper, she learned just how great a thing that boy had done, but Ye Chen never came here again after that.

Seeing the receptionist's face light up with surprise, almost unable to contain herself, Ye Chen gently raised his index finger and put it to his lips.

"Shh! I'm here on important business, please don't make a sound, okay?"

The receptionist nodded emphatically and assured her repeatedly, "Yes! Don't worry, I definitely won't let anyone know who you are!"

"Then I'll leave it to you. I'd like to challenge one of the apprentices at the dojo. Could you arrange that for me?"

"I'll arrange it for you right away. Do you have any requirements?"

"Ideally, they should be senior apprentices."

"Ok, I see!"

After she finished speaking, she was seen operating something on the computer, and then it seemed that she connected to a voice channel.

“Someone wants to challenge the apprenticeship level, the requirement is senior level, is there anyone free to come out for a moment?”

"Yinuo, they're all taking on challenges. It seems like Lu Ming is the only senior apprentice who's still free."

"Where's Lu Mingren? Isn't he usually the most enthusiastic? Why isn't he here today?"