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"We have now successfully hatched and cared for more than 60 species and nearly 500 Pokémon hatchlings. They are just waiting to grow a little bigger before we can arrange for trainers to come and try to catch them."

Professor Tang's tone was filled with pride, but it was quickly replaced by anxiety.

"But I can't rest easy until those 'holdout' residents are dealt with!"

As they were talking, they passed an area covered with soft cushions and low trees when several small Pichus with electric sacs on their cheeks spotted them.

The Pikachu inside the Poké Ball on Lin Dao's waist saw its kind, popped out of the Poké Ball, and called out, "Pikachu!"

The little Pichus were taken aback at first, then happily called out "Pichu Pichu" and gathered around, curiously and excitedly examining their "evolved" peer.

Seeing this, Professor Tang temporarily put aside his anxiety and smiled.

"It's Pikachu! That's great! These little Pichus hatched from Pokémon eggs we found in the wild, and they're just missing an 'elder' to take care of them."

"Pikachu, welcome to tell the little guys stories about the outside world."

Surrounded by the little Pichus, Pikachu felt a little embarrassed, but also proudly puffed out its chest.

"Let's all come out and get some fresh air, and meet some new friends."

Lin Dao said to Shen Yu'er, and took out a Poké Ball.

Red lights flashed one after another. A mother and baby kangaroo, a baby dragon, a Growlithe, a Snivy, and two foam squirrels appeared one after another.

The appearance of the Kangaskhan mother caused a small commotion, and a few of the bolder Pokémon babies cautiously approached to observe.

Baby Dragon caught the eye of Little Fire Monkey. Both were lively and active, and they quickly began communicating through gestures.

The Growlithe sat calmly at the foot of the forest path, observing its surroundings like a reliable guardian.

The snail, however, took an interest in the carefully arranged ornamental plants and gracefully walked over to examine them.

The foam squirrels were a little shy and followed the vine snake closely.

Professor Tang's eyes swept over the Pokémon like radar, especially Growlithe, and his eyes lit up.

"Is this the Growlithe you requested to evolve using the 'Fire Stone'? Its mental state and physique are top-notch! I've already requested and transferred the Fire Stone you wanted from the mineral bank; it's in my office."

"I'll have someone bring them over in a bit. Now, go check on the little ones for me!"

While instructing his assistant to retrieve the Fire Stone, he had the staff nearby meticulously record the interactions between the Pokémon brought by Lin Dao and the young Pokémon in the center. These were valuable behavioral data.

Subsequently, Lin Dao, Shen Yu'er, and Zhao Lan followed Professor Tang through strict dust removal and disinfection, changed into specially made sterile protective suits, and entered the center's core "Special Observation and Incubation Room".

The room is brightly lit and kept at a constant temperature and humidity. Rows of sophisticated incubators are neatly arranged, most of them empty, which means that the elf eggs inside have successfully hatched.

Only on the innermost few large composite incubation platforms, about forty elf eggs were quietly placed.

They come in various colors and patterns, but without exception, they all remain silent for a long time, as if they have fallen into a deep sleep.

"These are all the eggs," Professor Tang said, pointing to the batch of eggs with a furrowed brow.

"A total of forty-three. They came from all over the country, and were found in different locations and environments, and were of various types."

"The common thread is that they are active and their energy fluctuations are stable, but there is absolutely no sign of hatching. We've tried adjusting the temperature, humidity, energy field frequency, and even playing various natural sounds... but nothing works. They seem to be... resisting hatching."

We approached the forest path to observe.

The eggs varied in size and color, ranging from blue and white with purple and black spots to dark green with spiral patterns; they were clearly not ordinary. He could sense a faint but definite life force emanating from within these eggs, along with a faint, seemingly pervasive sense of melancholy and resistance—perhaps enveloping all of them?

Just as he was concentrating on sensing, the gene wedge he wore close to his chest emitted a slight warmth that only he could feel without warning, and at the same time, the rainbow light flowing inside accelerated slightly for a moment.

Lin Dao's heart stirred. He immediately concentrated, grasped the Gene Wedge, closed his eyes, and let his senses extend outward along that peculiar pulling force.

As if by some unseen thread, he was led to a corner of the incubation platform.

There, in a separate incubator, lay a blue and white fairy egg.

Lin Dao opened his eyes, walked to the egg, and without hesitation used the Arceus phone to perform a deep scan.

【Pokémon Egg (Riolu)】

Attribute: Fighting

Status: Vital signs are stable and energy is abundant, but there is a serious blockage at the mental level.

Due to early experiences (suspected illegal imprisonment and malicious treatment), they developed a strong sense of insecurity and distrust of humans, leading to self-isolation and refusal to incubate.

Its naturally powerful aura unconsciously spreads, forming a low-intensity emotional field that indirectly affects unhatched Pokémon eggs with strong or sensitive mental energy, causing their hatching intention to decrease or be delayed.

Note: It is necessary to resolve their psychological issues and rebuild their trust in humanity.

"Leo..." Lin Dao murmured the name.

This is a Pokémon born with powerful "Aura" abilities, capable of reading and sending Auras and sensing the emotions of living beings. Because of this, its senses are more acute and profound than those of ordinary Pokémon.

"Professor Tang, could you tell me more about the origin of this egg?" Lin Dao turned his head and asked in a serious tone.

Professor Tang Yan immediately signaled to his assistant to retrieve the files.

Soon, a record with an encrypted tag was transmitted to the tablet.

Forest Road Quick Overview: This Pokémon egg was seized during a joint anti-drug operation on the southwestern border in the early days of Pokémon's arrival (about four months ago).

Taking advantage of the early chaos, a transnational drug trafficking gang not only smuggled contraband but also accidentally captured and imprisoned several Pokémon in an attempt to explore their "commercial or combat value."

The egg was found in one of their hidden hideouts, casually placed in a makeshift incubator, next to several weak and malnourished common Pokémon.

After the operation ended, it was initially sealed as an unidentified object until the country began systematically collecting Pokémon eggs, at which point it was identified and urgently sent to the capital.

Due to its unique history and the fact that it has never been incubated, it has been listed as the highest level of concern.

"You beast..." Zhao Lan also saw the record, cursed under her breath, and clenched her fists.

Shen Yu'er's eyes also revealed her reluctance.

"I understand." Lin Dao took a deep breath.

"The problem likely lies here. The Pokémon inside this egg developed a strong distrust, even fear, of humans due to its early negative experiences."

"It refused to hatch, refused to come to this world it considered 'dangerous.' Moreover, its special ability unintentionally affected the other eggs around it."

"What?" Professor Tang and Zhao Lan were both taken aback. "Such a thing is possible?"

"Pokémon are not just living beings. Many of them possess special abilities, especially Psychic, Ghost, and individuals like Riolu that possess Aura. Their spirit and emotions can have a substantial impact on the outside world," Lin Dao explained.

"Especially when they are unhatched, their consciousness is in a hazy yet sensitive state, making them more susceptible to mutual influence."

"What should we do? We can't keep going like this..." Professor Tang said anxiously.