The necromancer of the Pokémon world

"Well done, it's a pity that the 'drug mastermind' got away; he's a wanted fugitive."

"Miss Officer Jenny, it seems that Redbiao is still in the cabin. Shouldn't we go and rescue it first?"

"Oh, right, I'll go in and take a look at it first!"

After seeing Officer Jenny approach the cabin, Lin Ye knelt down and placed his hand on the unconscious Gengar.

With the activation of the "Soul Refining Technique," a ball of pure ghost energy essence was skillfully extracted.

This primordial energy is the essence of a "professional" Ghost-type Pokémon, and the four Pokémon gathered around it, all coveting it.

However, the Snow Fairy and the Twin Scabbards quickly stepped back. They were already "professional" level beings, and it was only right and proper for them to give the opportunity to their companions who were still at the "excellent" level.

Of the remaining Zorua and Gastly, Lin Ye initially preferred to let the former absorb first.

After all, it is already at the peak of the "excellent" level. As long as it merges with this energy, it has a 99% chance of advancing to the "professional" level.

However, Gengar, as the final evolution of Gastly, should theoretically be a better fit for the latter.

Besides, Gastly really made a great contribution this time, and it can be said to have made the greatest contribution. It would be unreasonable not to reward it.

Perhaps having considered this as well, the little fox wisely stepped back, whimpering as it let Gastly enjoy it first.

Seeing that Lin Ye nodded, Gastly had no more scruples and immediately swallowed the ball of Gengar's primal energy in one gulp!

In an instant, a surge of powerful ghostly energy and poisonous gas erupted from its body. Lin Ye, worried that Jun Sha Ran might discover something, immediately pulled it back into the shadow, letting it hide inside and slowly digest the energy.

"Alright, with this Gengar essence, the trip wasn't in vain. Besides, we saved that big star, so who knows, we might get some reward too."

As Lin Ye was muttering to himself, Jun Sha Ran had already brought out the Pikachu.

At this moment, it no longer had its previous cute appearance; its whole body was covered with red marks from being tied up, which Jun Sha Ran must have just helped untie.

"Lin Ye, this time we really owe you a debt of gratitude, otherwise Lei Debiao would have been in grave danger."

Don't worry, I'll report this to the alliance when I get back, and you'll definitely receive a generous reward.

The two said their goodbyes. Jun Sha Ran carried Lei De Biao onto the Arcanine, as she needed to take him to the Pokémon Center for a check-up immediately, while Lin Ye went back to let Qiao Yi Jing know he was safe.

Just as Lin Ye was returning, a sealed mark in his spiritual sea suddenly hummed, and he instantly turned to look in the direction where Jun Sha Ran and Lei De Biao had left!

"It's Mysterious Hill! I can't believe I ran into it here!"

He immediately turned around and ran away, but when he saw Jun Sha Ran, she was already confronting the Mimikyu.

Mimikyu extended a jet-black "shadow claw" from beneath its tattered costume, tightly gripping Redbiao.

The latter's face turned purple from being squeezed so tightly, its eyes widened, its mouth opened but it couldn't make a sound, and it could only kick its four short legs desperately.

Officer Jenny stood five meters away, flames churning in Arcanine's throat, while Blastoise stood in front of her, its two Hydro Pumps aimed at Mimikyu, the water pressure already building up at the muzzles, but neither dared to move.

The reason is that if Mimikyu were to exert even a little more force with its claws, Redbiao's fans would be in for a beating.

"Eee-wah-wah~~"

Mimikyu let out a warning cry, and Officer Jenny dared not approach rashly. However, under the threat of Arcanine and Blastoise, Mimikyu also dared not immediately kill Pikachu, whom it hated to the core.

"What happened?"

"Lin Ye~, I was just riding my Arcanine back when Mimikyu suddenly turned into a shadow and launched a sneak attack."

Arcanine reacted and tried to intercept with its fire breath, but only managed to break through one layer of its "mask." It was then ambushed and knocked down, allowing Arcanine to seize the opportunity to kidnap Redbiao.

Upon seeing another person arrive, Mimiqiu tightened her grip even more, causing the poor superstar's face to turn red.

"Don't get excited~ Don't get excited~ I'm not here to grab you or steal it, I just want to talk to you."

"What a joke! Do you even understand what I'm saying? Let's talk!"

"Most people definitely couldn't do it, but believe it or not, I actually can."

Suddenly, a corner of the tattered cloth covering the Mysterious Phantom's skin was lifted, revealing a strange and terrifying eye that cast an incredulous gaze upon it.

This tattered cloth is just a disguise; underneath lies the true face of the Mysterious Hill, though no one has ever truly seen it.

"You really understand me!"

"Not only can I understand you, but I also admire you!"

"Lin Ye, are you talking to him?" Jun Sha Ran interrupted incredulously.

"Hmm~, this is my special ability. I can understand the conversations of Ghost-type Pokémon, but only Ghost-type Pokémon!"

"You're lying~ Don't humans all like Pikachu? Because it's cute, and it can shine on stage."

"Yes, there are indeed many people who like Pikachu, but there are also many people who like your kind."

Lin Ye pointed to himself: "I'm one of them. I think you're way cooler than Pikachu."

"Pikachu only knows how to be cute and laugh, but you have a unique style. I think you have the potential to be a big star."

Mimikyu's eyes shifted from suspicion to anticipation as she whispered:

"You...you really think I can be a big star, but why do I feel like nobody likes me?"

"Hey~, that's because you didn't know the right way before! Do you know what's popular now? It's live streaming and short videos!"

Do you know how those internet celebrities become famous? Through image management, marketing, and powerful teams behind them.

"You mean you can promote me? Do you want to be my agent?!"

"An agent? Good heavens! This Mimikyu even knows about an 'agent'! It's probably desperate for fame!"

Lin Ye thought to himself, but said with utmost sincerity, "That's right! Look at your casual outfit, this style is called 'relaxed'."

This is definitely more appealing than Pikachu's sunny, cheerful approach; audiences these days love this kind of thing—it's called "gap moe" (or "unexpected charm")!

Mimikyu was still a little worried: "But... these clothes look tattered..."

"It has to be tattered and ragged. Imagine a ghost dressed in a tattered rag doll costume, hiding in the shadows, appearing and disappearing unpredictably. How mysterious! How much buzz! Just this outfit alone is enough to trend on social media."

Lin Ye got more and more excited as he talked: "Not only that, but you also need to have a catchy name."

Look at Lei Debiao, his name is so memorable, no wonder he's so popular. You should come up with a similar name too.

"What should my name be?"

Lin Ye stroked his chin and pondered for a moment, then suddenly clapped his hands:

"I've got it! Since its name, Lei Debiao, is popular, then you should be called 'Sang Biao'!"

"The 'sang' in 'insane' and the 'biao' in 'fierce and brutal'!"

Jun Sha Ran felt a little speechless. Although she couldn't understand the ghost language, she could understand what Lin Ye was saying.

Is it really possible for the name "Sang Biao" to become popular?

Before she could offer a better suggestion, Mimikyu's eyes, peeking out from under the rag, suddenly lit up.

Black Claw immediately released Redbiao and slapped the tattered leather suit:

"Alright, from now on we'll be called 'Sang Biao,' and you'll be my manager. Let's sign the contract right away!"

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