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"Ahem, what can I do for you?"

Gengar, the third patriarch, solemnly placed one short, stubby white hand behind his back, while casually pushing up his black glasses without lenses with the other.

"This is the old ancestor. This is my friend, Mu Yun, who is also the trainer who will receive Gastly," Liu Hesheng introduced.

"Oh, so it's Xiao Shiyi's offspring. Honestly, how old are you? Making such a fuss over giving away a child. Go find her."

Upon hearing this, the Third Ancestor, Gengar, immediately lost interest, waved his hand, and indicated that Liu Hesheng could go find it himself.

Then, in a flash, he disappeared into the ancestral hall.

In the dim light, Mu Yun also heard words like, "My gold, that's mine, put it down!"

Aren't you surprised?

After the three patriarchs, Geng Gui, left, Liu Hesheng looked at Mu Yun with some surprise.

Mu Yun glanced at Liu Hesheng, then at Qu Ning, who was also looking at him with curiosity, and said:

"What's so surprising?"

How strong is Gengar?

No one else can see that thing.

"Isn't it surprising that elves can speak human language?" Qu Ning said from the side.

She wasn't surprised because she had seen it before, but why was Mu Yun so calm when it was his first time seeing it?

"Elves are naturally intelligent, and Ghost-type elves have long lifespans, so is it strange that they can learn to talk?" Mu Yun asked rhetorically.

He might have been surprised if he hadn't met the Azure Flame Blade Demon.

But having already set a precedent, he has naturally accepted this setting.

As we all know, once you accept any strange premise, it's really not strange at all.

For example, there can't be trash in the trash can, there can't be anyone in the bed, there can't be a wife in the wife cake, and the food doesn't match the packaging, etc.

"Forehead......"

Upon hearing this, Qu Ning felt that it made a lot of sense.

Seeing this, Liu Hesheng didn't ask any more questions, but sighed inwardly, no wonder they could cultivate such strong Beedrills, their ability to learn was much stronger than his.

When he first met the Third Ancestor, who could talk and liked Zhouzhouzhou, his jaw almost dropped to the ground.

"Come on, I'll take you to see Gastly's mother."

Soon, a small hut made of black driftwood came into view.

Liu Hesheng stepped forward and gently knocked on the wooden door.

dong dong dong~~~

"Go in~~"

A woman's voice came from inside.

In the desolate wilderness, under the dim sky, a woman's voice came from a dead tree house. If he hadn't known beforehand, Mu Yun would have thought he had transmigrated into some kind of horror movie.

After receiving permission, Liu Hesheng deftly pushed open the door.

Surprisingly, the color scheme inside the cabin wasn't the dark red of the outside, but rather a very warm color.

Bright lights, orange carpet, an electric stove burning on an LED screen...

If it weren't for the Gengar lounging on a beanbag chair next to the electric stove, Mu Yun would have thought this was a stylish house for a single woman living alone.

"This is my son's trainer?"

Upon seeing Mu Yun and the others enter, Gengar, wearing a wool sweater, suddenly flew up from the sofa and circled around Mu Yun.

While watching, he kept talking to himself:

"He's quite a handsome young man, and he's also very strong. Damn, I really envy my son."

As he spoke, Gengar darted close to Mu Yun: "How about you consider leaving my son here, and I'll go with you?"

Mu Yun: "??"

Qu Ning: "o_O!"

Liu Hesheng: "=_="

"Hahaha, just kidding. I'm too lazy to go out. What's so great about fighting? It's much more comfortable to stay on the sofa and watch TV."

Seeing the changes in the three people's expressions, Gengar laughed and then quickly lay back down on the beanbag chair.

"Alright, that's all, you can go now. I'm going to binge-watch some shows."

Upon hearing this, Mu Yun glanced at Liu Hesheng.

Didn't you say that your grandfather was very worried about the child's future? I didn't see that at all.

Liu Hesheng: ...To be honest, I didn't notice it either...

"Then we'll take our leave, Ancestor."

Apart from the seven numbered ancestors, the Liu family generally refers to all older Ghost-type Pokémon as ancestors.

In any case, they are all significantly older and more senior than their current clan leader.

"Go ahead, go ahead~~"

Gengar lay on the sofa, not even raising its head, and casually waved its hand.

"Is this the feeling of relaxation that long-lived people experience...?"

Qu Ning sighed softly from the side.

When she left home, her grandmother gave her countless instructions and gave her amulets and spirits, fearing that she would be bullied.

Then look at Gengar; it seems completely unconcerned about the future of its offspring.

"Perhaps the ancestor had too many children and was used to parting."

Liu Hesheng thought for a moment and then said.

It's like that kind of thing: before it starts, you're excited and expectant; the first time, you're nervous and thrilled; the hundredth time, you're exhausted and tormented.

The old ancestor was so old, and had so many children. He probably got used to sending one or two away long ago.

They probably called me over simply because they wanted to take a look.

"So what's next? You can continue browsing if you want," Liu Hesheng asked.

Upon hearing this, Qu Ning looked at Mu Yun.

She came with Mu Yun, so naturally she wanted to see him.

"Then..."

Just as Mu Yun was about to leave, a system notification sounded in his ear.

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[Ding! A residual special ability has been detected nearby. Do you wish to activate the power of exploration to capture it?]

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This was the first time Mu Yun had triggered the power of pioneering since obtaining it.

But, doesn't it mean we have to wait until the target dies within a year?

Mu Yun found it a bit strange, but he didn't hesitate and immediately thought to himself.

"yes!"

huh~~

Almost as soon as Mu Yun finished speaking, a blue-purple illusory flame suddenly drifted over from afar.

"What's wrong, Mu Yun?"

Seeing that Mu Yun was only halfway through speaking, Liu Hesheng asked in confusion.

"It's nothing."

Mu Yun glanced at the slowly drifting will-o'-the-wisp, then at the unmoved Liu Hesheng and Qu Ning, confirming that it seemed only he could see this thing.

So, looking at the approaching will-o'-the-wisp, he continued, "Since we're already here, let's continue exploring."

As soon as he finished speaking, the blue-purple ghost fire floated to Mu Yun's front and slowly merged into his body.

..............................

[Ding! Special Ability - Netherworld Connection has been captured, and the Seed of Netherworld Connection has been stored in the Power of Expansion!]

[Power of the Netherworld (Seed Form): 7 days until it blooms.]

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A connection to the underworld?

Isn't this Liu Hesheng's ability?

No, it should be said that it was the ability of the Liu family patriarch.

Looking at the Netherworld Power that would take seven more days to activate, Mu Yun felt a strange, indescribable emotion.

It feels a bit strange to come to someone's secret realm and gain both elves and talents.

"Alright, I'll show you around."

Seeing that Mu Yun was interested, Liu Hesheng said.

Mu Yun nodded.

I wonder if I'll be able to find any special abilities.