Pokémon: Did you play Pokémon today?

Chapter 310 "Handsome Researcher: Young man, don't get so angry~"

"Hmph, at least he ran fast—"

Kiju looked at the newly acquired Shiny Move TM in his backpack, then at the now empty stairwell, and curled his lip.

However, she quickly recovered from being "angry" by Xiao Yin and her attention was drawn to the new props.

"The Flash move seems pretty useful! At least next time I encounter a pitch-black place like a dark cave, I won't have to grope my way forward in the dark!"

Although it was a bit of a shame that I couldn't have a formal battle with Elder Holy Light, I had already exceeded my goal of leveling up Chicory.

The Pokémon team has also gained Gastly, a promising new member. It's time for the king to make a triumphant return and achieve the original goal!

"Alright! Chikorita, Gastly, let's go! Destination: Bellflower Gym!"

Leaving the ancient and tranquil Bellsprout Tower, the city of Kikyo comes alive with the lights of night.

Qishu controlled Little Qishu to walk towards the city center lake bridge, intending to make a final push to the Kikyo Gym to complete the challenge.

However, we had just reached the bridgehead.

She then saw a figure that was both unexpected and yet somehow expected.

It was Little Silver who left the Tower of Trumpet Sprouts ahead of time.

He was leaning against the stone railing by the bridge, arms crossed, eyes closed, resting.

The cool moonlight shone on him, outlining his slightly thin but upright back.

Against the backdrop of the shimmering lake surface, it appears even more aloof and unapproachable.

Seemingly sensing the approach of the little strange tree, he slowly opened his eyes and glanced arrogantly in this direction.

A slightly provocative smile curved at the corners of his lips.

"Little Silver: I told you—I would come back to find you."

His tone was flat and emotionless, revealing neither joy nor anger.

As he spoke, he subtly moved his body and positioned himself right in the middle of the bridge.

At the same time, his hand also rested on the Poké Ball at his waist.

Swish!

A flash of light!

A ferocious, massive blue crocodile blocked the bridge!

It growled menacingly, its cold eyes fixed on the little strange tree, poised to launch a fierce attack at any moment!

"Hmph! I was just thinking of going to find you too!"

Looking at this self-righteous guy, and recalling what he had said in the tower, Qi Shu was instantly furious.

"Pokémon aren't just tools for fighting! They're partners who fight alongside you!"

"Go, chrysanthemum leaves!"

"Let him see what true power between comrades really is!"

Chirp!

The chrysanthemum leaf leaped out from the waist of the small, strange tree.

Undeterred, it faced the blue crocodile, which was several times its size, with a determined look in its eyes, its vine whip poised to strike, showing no sign of being outmatched in terms of momentum!

The live stream chat exploded with comments.

"A clash of ideologies! A fateful battle between formidable rivals! Who knew Little Silver was so persistent, actually going so far as to block the bridge here?!"

"So cool! Under the moonlight on the bridge, arch-rivals clash! The scene is absolutely stunning!"

"Little Silver is so arrogant. He clearly wants to challenge us to a match, but he insists on acting like he's here to teach you a lesson. It's hilarious."

"Kroos! Silver's starter Pokémon evolved! Chikorita is in for a tough time now!"

I bet five cents this match won't happen (doge emoji)

"I'm raising my bet!"

Just when all the spectators, including Kiki himself, thought a fierce battle between rivals was inevitable.

!

Almost simultaneously, a striking yellow exclamation mark appeared above the heads of Xiao Yin and Xiao Qishu!

From the shadows behind Xiao Yin, a familiar figure in a white coat appeared silently, like a ghost!

With a helpless expression on his face, he raised his hand high, and then... *thump*!

The sound was so clear that it echoed.

Little Silver: Awooo—!!!

Little Silver let out a sudden, unprepared scream.

The raised hand chop struck him squarely on the head with lightning speed!

Xiao Yin loosened her arms from her chest in pain, tears welling up in her eyes.

He immediately covered his head and squatted down on the spot, his previous aloof and cool image completely gone.

"Huh? Huh???"

Qi Shu stared wide-eyed at Xiao Yin's disheveled appearance, crouching and covering his head in defense.

"A handsome, dashing researcher?! What's he doing here? And—and he even taught Little Silver a lesson?!"

After a two-second pause, she felt all the frustration in her heart vanish, replaced by a sense of exhilarating satisfaction at having "taken revenge"!

"Hmph! That wretched little silver needs to be taught a lesson before it behaves! Well done, handsome researcher! Keep it up! A few more taps!"

Qishu excitedly waved his little fists, clearly enjoying the spectacle.

Instead of rashly manipulating Xiao Qishu to step forward and intervene in this "one-sided education," she cleverly had Xiao Qishu squat to the side.

He then pulled out a bag of potato chips from the drawer and started "crunching" them, watching with great interest.

The live chat was flooded with comments, much to the delight of the viewers.

"Hahahaha! I can't laugh anymore! That karate chop is so skillful it's heartbreaking!"

"Little Silver: Can't you just let me finish pretending properly?! Don't I have any dignity?!"

"Kiki-chan, where's your integrity?! You were just watching the show and eating potato chips!"

"It has to be a handsome researcher! A man of few words and decisive action; he'll fight if he can, and never use words! Little Silver is almost in tears!"

"As expected, they won't fight! My five cents!"

After a long while, Xiao Yin finally recovered from the excruciating pain and shakily stood up again.

He looked at the "devil in the white coat" beside him with suspicion and uncertainty.

"Little Silver: You! Who are you?! Why did you suddenly hit me?!"

He was furious, his eyes fierce, but even more so, he felt ashamed and embarrassed.

"Little Silver: Whoever you are! You dare to ambush me—you'll regret it!"

Faced with Little Silver's fierce yet cowardly threat, the handsome researcher simply smiled slightly, a smile that appeared particularly "wicked" in the eyes of Moonlight and Little Silver.

Just as Xiao Yin was about to throw caution to the wind and stage a real-life PK.

The handsome researcher calmly took something out of his white lab coat pocket and casually waved it in front of Xiao Yin.

It was a uniquely designed Pokédex, reflecting a sophisticated luster under the moonlight.

"Handsome Researcher: You should recognize this thing, right? Don't be nervous, I'm just an ordinary deliveryman."

"The handsome researcher: specially commissioned by Professor Oak, to deliver this special Pokédex to a young Trainer—whom I believe is destined to meet."

His tone was gentle, and he looked at Xiao Yin with a meaningful gaze.

"Handsome Researcher: Are you sure—you want to attack me, a defenseless researcher, right now, right here?"

These words were like a bucket of ice water, instantly extinguishing most of Xiao Yin's anger and leaving him completely frozen.

Professor Oak's Special Pokédex!

The value of this item is self-evident!

It is not only a cutting-edge Pokémon database and a multi-functional device, but also a symbol!

An endorsement from a leading figure in Pokémon research!

This is an honor that only truly talented and promising trainers can receive!

For this reason alone, he absolutely must obtain this encyclopedia!

However—his actions were too quick, and his threats came too soon. His arm was already raised, and his fist was clenched!

Now is not the time to give up, nor is it the time to continue the attack!

If you fight, you might lose the chance to obtain a special illustration forever.

If we don't fight, we'll lose face.

Xiao Yin was in an extremely awkward and stiff state, her face turning red and white in turns.

The handsome researcher seemed completely oblivious to his embarrassment, and instead walked over to him in a very "familiar" manner.

He grabbed Xiao Yin's stiff shoulders and, without a word, shoved the heavy special illustration book into his hands.

"Handsome researcher: Young man, don't get so angry~"

"Handsome Researcher: You should know, right? To become a Special Pokédex Holder recognized by Professor Oak, besides exceptional abilities and basic virtues, the most important thing is—"

"Handsome Researcher: You really need a heart that truly loves Pokémon and respects life —"

His tone was just like that of a nagging elder.

Little Silver: Oops, so nagging! How I do things is none of your business!

Xiao Yin awkwardly tried to pull away the hand on her shoulder, but her tone involuntarily softened, and she couldn't bring herself to be fierce.

After all, that special illustrated book he had been dreaming of was now lying right in his palm, radiating an alluring warmth.

His fingers gripped the picture book tightly, his knuckles turning white, showing no intention of returning it.

"Little Silver: Speaking of which—this is our first meeting, isn't it? You weirdo who talks to himself like that!"

He tried to regain some ground, glaring at the handsome researcher, but his eyes clearly lacked confidence.

"Little Silver: Oh, and why did you give me such an important Pokédex?"

"Handsome researcher: You really want it, don't you?"

The handsome researcher looked at him with a half-smile, his gaze seemingly able to penetrate his feigned indifference and see the deep longing for recognition and power within him.

Little Silver: You—!

Xiao Yin seemed to have her secret exposed, and her face turned even redder.

He glared fiercely at the handsome researcher, only to find that he couldn't refute him at all.

Finally, he suddenly waved his hand, recalling the blue crocodile, which was still in a guarded posture.

Without even glancing at the strange tree on the other side of the bridge, he turned and quickly disappeared into the vast night, leaving only a slightly hurried silhouette.

"Handsome Researcher: By the way! Your sister asked me to give you her regards—remember to keep in touch with her when you have time, don't always try to be strong on your own."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yin's departing figure seemed to stumble almost imperceptibly, then ran even faster.

The handsome researcher watched his retreating figure, shook his head with a smile, and then made a helpless expression that said, "This is really a headache."

"A special Pokédex! The handsome researcher handed Professor Oak's special Pokédex directly to Silver?!"

"Did they know each other before? No, no—this should be their first meeting!"

Seeing this, Qi Shu's detective spirit instantly ignited, his two handsome eyebrows raised high, and he began to transform into an analytical master.

"Could it be that the handsome researcher knows Xiao Yin's sister? Who is Xiao Yin's sister? Was she mentioned in the previous episodes?"

"Damn! So much information! I feel like I missed so many hidden plot points!"

She frowned and pondered for a while, only to find that there were too few clues and she couldn't make sense of it at all.

He could only look pitifully at the live stream chat, pleading with the all-powerful viewers with his eyes.

The viewers in the live chat were amused by Qishu's appearance and started discussing it.

"The handsome researcher totally nailed it this time! Look at Little Silver's smug look—a head tap, an encyclopedia entry, a 'sister' combo—and he broke through her defenses and ran away. So cute!"

"His body readily accepted the illustration, while he grumbled and complained—a perfect example of a tsundere!"

"Your sister asked me to give you her regards!" Key point! There's definitely a hidden relationship!

"Little Silver's sister may have appeared before! Just a wild guess, she's the handsome researcher's old flame (just kidding)."

"Maybe he's a gym leader?"

"So the handsome researcher came specifically to give Little Silver a beginner's gift package," plus a good lesson in karate? What a reassuring senior!"

Just as the viewers in the live stream were having a heated discussion, Qi Shu was scratching his head in frustration.

The handsome researcher on the bridge seemed to have suddenly discovered something. He turned around, his face showing just the right amount of surprise, and looked at the little strange tree squatting by the bridge.

"Handsome Researcher: Ah! Isn't this Little Strange Tree? What a coincidence, I didn't expect to meet you here."

His smile was gentle, as if the "violent education" that had just taken place had never happened.

"Handsome Researcher: How's the Gym Challenge going? You should have collected your first badge by now, right?"

"You clearly saw me a long time ago—"

Qishu rolled his eyes helplessly at the screen, but still controlled Little Qishu to walk forward and interact.

She asked a question that viewers in the live stream were also eager to know the answer to.

"Um—Mr. Researcher, you came here specifically to see Little Silver, right? Did you give him the Special Encyclopedia to guide him?"

Upon hearing the question, the handsome researcher first pretended to think by pinching his chin, and only answered after a moment, with a hint of mystery in his smile.

Handsome Researcher: Yes and no————

He very naturally avoided the question, and then cleverly shifted the focus back to Qishu.

"Handsome Researcher: Actually, besides looking for Silver, I also have some things to discuss with you in Kikyo City."

"Looking for me?"

Qi Shu was taken aback, a question mark appearing above his head.

Handsome Researcher: Hmm.

The handsome researcher nodded, a hint of "trouble" appearing on his face.

"Handsome Researcher: Another private commission from Professor Oak, I need to conduct a short-term investigation at the Alph Ruins near Kikyo City to collect some data on ancient architecture."

He paused, looked at the little strange tree, and his eyes were full of amusement.

"Handsome researcher: You know, this kind of field research—"

"A handsome researcher always needs a meticulous, reliable assistant who is also curious about ancient civilizations to help record data, handle miscellaneous tasks, and incidentally—"

"Handsome Researcher: Handling some minor 'unexpected situations'."

No sooner had the words left his mouth than a bright yellow exclamation mark appeared above Little Wonder Tree's head once again!

"Handsome Researcher: How about it, interested in being my temporary assistant?"

The handsome researcher extended an invitation with a smile, his tone full of enticement.

"Handsome Researcher: The rewards are very, very generous!"

As he spoke, he pulled out a learning machine that shimmered with a faint light from his white coat and waved it in front of Xiaoqishu.

"Handsome Researcher: Look, the Sunny Day Move Learning Machine."

"Handsome Researcher: This should come in quite a bit of use for you, right? It can boost the power of Fire-type moves in sunny weather—"

"Handsome Researcher: Oh, although you don't have a Fire-type partner yet, sunny days are also good for Grass-type Pokémon~"