Pokémon: The Genetic Researcher Just Wants to Slack Off

After hearing what Sakaki said, the apprentices all took their leave and left.

Natsuno, with his sharp ears, overheard them all heading to the nearby battle arena in groups.

A tall man with a loud voice was explaining something to his companions, using both hands and feet.

"Did you guys go to that Battle Gym nearby? There was a new trainer there yesterday who didn't have a badge yet."

"At the same skill level, he won 20 consecutive matches with just one Wartortle! He's practically monster-like!"

"He also declared that he will challenge someone with two badges at the Kokikan again today."

Badges are proof of a trainer's skill; trainers with more badges naturally have higher Pokémon levels.

After all, all gyms test your skills before awarding you badges.

Every year, there are also those who wait until their pets reach a certain level before challenging the gym, hoping to beat up the gym leader.

Unfortunately, his level had already been exposed during the previous apprentice trials, since high-level energy fluctuations are difficult to conceal.

The old tricks of pretending to be a cunning person won't work here; level advantage doesn't exist in gym battles.

A chubby boy standing nearby, upon hearing this, shook his head repeatedly and waved his hands frantically in rebuttal.

"At the Summit Battle Gym I went to yesterday, there was a guy wearing a red hat, he was also a rookie trainer!"

"A Charmeleon, a Poliwag, and a Pikachu—each of them achieved a 30-game winning streak at their respective skill levels!"

"Most battles end within a minute or two; that's what fighting monsters is all about!"

"If we hadn't repeatedly verified his trainer license, we wouldn't have believed he hadn't received his badge yet!"

"He boasted yesterday that he'd challenge a master today, let's go meet him later!"

Watching the apprentices crowd together and walk out the door, Xia Ye felt that the person they were talking about seemed somewhat familiar.

A rookie trainer who doesn't have a badge yet, but whose Pokémon are incredibly strong. Could it be Red or Blue?

You are truly honored to be the experience guide for these two.

Xia Ye suddenly laughed as he thought about it: If each match is worth 200 yuan, then 50 consecutive wins would be 10,000 yuan.

These two guys can earn over ten thousand a day, which is a lifetime's income for many people.

I have to say, it's great to have a trainer. Once you make eye contact, you'll start fighting; they'll never refuse.

Those who see Crimson defeat his opponent in a few minutes and still dare to fight him are probably all Zhao Zilong.

Shaking his head to clear away the jumbled thoughts in his mind, Xia Ye walked up to Xiao Huang, who was packing his things.

Natsuno patted Xiaocai, who was hiding behind him and only peeking out with her little head, and asked her a question.

"Little Yellow, Gym Leader Sakaki told me that your Evergreen Power is geared towards healing, and I have a small request."

"Xiao Cai has a genetic defect, and I want to know if you have the ability to treat her."

Xiao Huang glanced at Xiao Cai, who was tilting her little head and looking at her, and nodded gently.

"I've never tried treating a Pokémon with genetic problems before, so I can give it a try."

Seeing Xiao Huang's gentle smile, Xiao Cai quietly walked towards him.

Xiao Huang reached out and placed his hand on Xiao Cai's body, his eyes narrowed, and he began to activate his Evergreen Power.

Xiao Cai felt Xiao Huang's hands were warm and couldn't help but show a comfortable expression.

The energy of Evergreen Power circulated through Xiao Cai's body and returned to her body through Xiao Huang's hand.

<System notification: The Evergreen Force, which leans towards healing, cannot heal damage at the genetic level.>

Seeing the system's belated notification, Xia Ye couldn't help but roll her eyes: Couldn't you have given a notification earlier? What a waste of Xiao Huang's efforts.

Xiao Huang withdrew his hand and shook his head at Xia Ye: "My abilities don't seem to involve genetics."

Looking at Xiao Cai with eyes full of apology, he said, "I'm so sorry, little one, I can't help you."

Xiao Cai reached out her little hand and gently touched Xiao Huang's face, making a comforting sound.

Xiao Huang smiled again: "I understand, Mr. Natsuno will definitely help you get back to normal."

She looked up at Natsuno again: "The little guy said it's okay, Natsuno will definitely do it."

Xia Ye smiled and patted Xiao Cai's head: "Of course, that's why I became a researcher."

Xiao Huang packed his things and said goodbye to Sakaki, who had changed out of his training clothes.

Seeing that there was nothing left to see, Natsuno decided to head to Crimson Lotus Island.

Accompanied by Apollo, the two landed in front of the Crimson Lotus Research Institute in a Pidgeot.

After landing, Apollo put away the two Pidgeots and followed behind Natsuno like a bodyguard.

The institute's gates were tightly closed, and a notice was posted outside stating that it was closed for the next few days and visits were not permitted.

Xia Ye knocked on the door, but after a minute there was no one inside.

I tried shaking the door, and it wasn't locked.

Natsuno opened the door and went in. Apollo noticed Natsuno's action and gave him a thumbs up.

Fossils of all kinds can be seen everywhere in the research institute, and Natsuno began his tour.

Suddenly, a strong, clear voice came from not far away, as if someone was on the phone.

"Hey, just tell me how to contact Natsuno, Daigo!"

"I'm one of the world's few fossil researchers. If you want to bring fossils back to life, you've come to the right place!"

Natsuno strode inside, and a glowing head came into view on the researcher's uniform.

The other person turned around, and two oddly shaped mustaches above his lips swayed as he spoke.

"Didn't I post a notice? How did you get in? Get out, all of you!"

"I have important matters to attend to. The research institute is closed today. You can visit them in a few days..."

The other person's eyes inadvertently swept across Xia Ye's face, and their voice stopped.

He lifted the black-rimmed glasses, confirmed Xia Ye's face, and hung up the phone immediately.

He quickly stepped forward, grasped Xia Ye's hand, and spoke with great excitement.

"Oh! It must be Natsuno! I'm Schap, the fossil researcher! Nice to meet you!"

Upon hearing Xia Bo's voice, a bespectacled researcher suddenly ran out of the next room.

A mechanical magnifying glass hung from his glasses, and he carried a stone in his hand: "Teacher, is that Natsuno?"

Natsuno saw it clearly; this was the amber researcher he had met at the Dark Gray Museum, named Guangning.

Master Xia and his apprentice each grabbed one of Xia Ye's hands and chattered away, leaving Xia Ye completely bewildered.

Natsuno managed to pull his hand away from theirs and gestured for them to sit down before continuing their conversation.

After clearing the items off the coffee table, the group sat down, and Uncle Xia began to brew tea.

"Natsuno, I've spent half my life studying fossils, researching their composition, age, and ancient environmental changes."

"Even, as you said, using computer technology to try to recreate the appearance of extinct Pokémon."

"But it's not as useful as your research in this short period of time."

"Directly extracting genes from fossils to revive extinct Pokémon!"

Blair's eyes were filled with admiration, which could not be completely hidden by his black-rimmed glasses.

"I've spent half my life researching and I never came up with such a creative idea. I'm truly ashamed."

After pouring a cup of hot tea for Natsuno and Apollo, Blair continued to ask questions.

"By the way, is there something you need from me today?"

"Putting everything else aside, I've spent half my life studying fossils, so I know a thing or two about things related to fossils!"

"With my involvement, fossil resurrection technology will be greatly enhanced!"