Bottom-tier trainers in the Pokémon world

Upon seeing their messages, Xia Yan replied with a smile.

[Xia Yan: I'm fine. By the way, Cynthia, why haven't you changed your nickname yet?]

[Daigo, who loves stones: It's good that you're alright. I've already sold your Dark Stone. I'll transfer the money to you in a moment.]

[User 1886xxxx8: Haven't decided what to use yet.]

Xia Yan: ...I suggest using their names directly.

[User 1886xxxx8: ...Okay.]

[Ding! Daigo, who loves stones, has transferred 150 million Alliance Coins. Please check!]

Is an intermediate evolution stone worth 150 million?

Based on Daigo's channels, the selling price might be slightly higher than the market price, so the price of a mid-quality evolution stone should be in the range of 120 million to 150 million.

After accepting the 150 million Alliance Coins, Xia Yan's savings suddenly became much richer.

Not counting the unsold Drillhorn Rhinoceros and Unicorn Rhinoceros, he now has another 175 million Alliance Coins. If he sells some more items, such as two more mid-quality evolution stones, this little treasury will become even richer.

At least for the time being, we shouldn't need to struggle for resources anymore.

[Cynthia: It's fixed.]

[Daigo, who loves stones: Did you receive it?]

Xia Yan: Received.

[Daigo, who loves stones: Okay, I'm going to get busy now. I just found a really interesting stone.]

[Cynthia: @Xia Yan, you mentioned before that the connection between Eevee and its trainer might affect its evolution. To what extent exactly is that considered possible? Or how can we test the specific numerical values?]

That is a problem.

As things stand, the Pokémon world probably doesn't yet have specific data on intimacy levels, so how to test it is crucial.

After a moment's thought, Xia Yan replied.

[Xia Yan: Does your Eevee know the move "Return"? The power of "Return" depends on the closeness of the relationship between the Pokémon and its trainer. I think you could try focusing on that aspect.]

After a while, Cynthia must have given thought to Xia Yan's rather constructive proposal.

Cynthia: Okay, thank you.

Xia Yan: You're welcome.

[Cynthia: By the way, do you still have the business card I gave you last time? I mentioned you to Professor Yamanashi, and he seems to have a thing for you. Why don't you say hello?]

[Xia Yan:...Okay. 】

Put your phone away.

He sat in the chair and pondered for a moment.

I turned down the desk lamp slightly to make the light clearer.

Xia Yan opened his laptop, skillfully logged into the alliance's official website, and entered the researcher forum interface.

I found Sakuragi and sent him a private message.

"Mr. Sakuragi, I happen to be in Konoha City right now. I wonder if you have time to come and bother me?"

One of the reasons Xia Yan chose Konoha City as his first stop after leaving Golden City was that he wanted to meet Sakuragi, the future doctor and now a famous researcher.

After sending this private message, Xia Yan began to gather information about Pokémon and plan his next training session.

Beedrill's "Swords Dance" move is definitely the most important training target at present.

After several battles, "Drill Rush" has proven to be an important Ground-type move for Beedrill against certain Pokémon, and it deserves attention.

Before he could even master the Dark-type move "Knock Off," Xia Yan added the move "Malicious Pursuit" to his repertoire.

Beedrill has a very important task ahead of it.

Because of Anci's scriptures, Casey's proficiency in using meditation techniques is rapidly improving. He can even use meditation to replace sleep to some extent, and the growth of his superpowers is visible to the naked eye.

What it needs to learn now are the two moves: "acting" and "psychic strike".

At the same time, the moves you've learned before also need to be practiced more.

Togepi is probably the most relaxed, as it doesn't need to learn new moves because it hasn't fully mastered many of what it has learned yet, and it also lacks combat experience.

Just as Xia Yan was writing the plan.

Sakuragi finally replied to his private message.

“Really? You’re very welcome! Mr. Dodo, you can just call me again when you arrive, and my assistant will come out to meet you.”

Sakuragi was quite welcoming of Natsuhiko's visit.

After replying with "OK", Xia Yan smiled.

"Whether I can get a professional title, or even join some research projects to earn some funding, we'll see tomorrow."

This is a long-term income.

If it can be maintained, Xia Yan hopes to continue doing it for a long time.

...

...

The next day.

Stepping on the cobblestone ground, Xia Yan, led by Kikuna, Sakuragi's student and assistant, entered the "Eevee Evolution Laboratory".

This largest research institute in Kureha City is located on a hilltop near the sea in the suburbs on the edge of Kureha City.

Walking across the still-green lawn in winter, surrounded by lush trees, the small pond reflects the warm sunlight like a mirror.

You can see many elves resting on the grass.

Lying in a "big" shape under the shade of a tree, with a Snorlax covered in soft white fur on its head, and glistening white bubbles appearing and disappearing on its nose.

Heracross, lying quietly on the tree trunk, covered in a deep blue, armor-like shell, with its iconic massive horn atop its head, sucks sap from the trunk.

Several Kangaskhan (comfort monsters) gathered together, their faces beaming with happiness, stuffing delicious tree fruits into the mouths of the little creatures in their waist pockets.

The Eevee pups, laughing and frolicking, are playing happily on the grass with light steps.

...

This place is simply a paradise for elves.

Kiku, who was leading Xia Yan forward, said with a warm smile, "I didn't expect Mr. 'Dodo Bird' to be so young."

In her opinion, Xia Yan's age was at most the same as hers, or even younger.

And this young man was actually the person his teacher had been longing to have a face-to-face conversation with.

It must be admitted that some people are simply gifted in the study of elves.

“I never expected that Mr. Sakuragi’s assistant would be such a young and beautiful girl,” Xia Yan replied with a smile.

It's just small talk.

Saying something nice is never a bad thing.

Upon hearing this, Kiku's fair face flushed slightly.

"Mr. Dodo is more talkative than I imagined."

With just one sentence, the awkward relationship between Xia Yan and Kikuna was brought much closer.

"Sister Kikuna!"

As the two walked toward the research institute, talking and laughing.

A small child, wearing short sleeves, stumbled and ran towards Ju Cai.

Seeing him, Kiku's smile softened even more.

Xia Yan, standing next to him, narrowed his eyes.

Could it be.

This is the legendary...

"Xiao Hao".

Chapter 2 Xia Yan’s “Assist”

Xiao Hao.

Also known as "One Ball Hao" and affectionately called "Dog Hao", in the original work he caught the existence of "Water Dog" Sui-kun with just an ordinary net.

He is also the "European" that countless Pokémon fans wish they could kick away.

However, it must be admitted that, despite his young age, Go, who has been influenced by Researcher Sakuragi, is quite well-mannered.

Upon seeing Xia Yan, he obediently bowed.

"Sister Kiku, who is this...?"

Xiao Hao is young, but he speaks with a maturity beyond his years.

Kikuna smiled and patted his head.

That's how people are. When we're little, we desperately want to grow up, and we'll even style our hair like adults. But when we grow up, we wish we were still children, constantly shouting, "I don't want to, I don't want to, I don't want to grow up..."

“This is the teacher’s guest, Mr. ‘Dodo’,” Kikuna introduced.

"Dodo bird?"

What a strange name!

"Is this the name of a newly discovered Pokémon?" Xiao Hao looked at Xia Yan curiously, his little eyes full of curiosity.

At this time, Xiaohao had never seen Mew before, and he was full of curiosity about Pokémon, fantasizing about his own starter Pokémon.

"Xiao Hao, that's very impolite," Kiku said, tapping his head with a hint of anger.

Snapped!

Xia Yan slapped his head, seemingly not quite controlling the force, and the sound was rather loud.