Pokémon: The Genetic Researcher Just Wants to Slack Off.

Qinglu shook her head: "No, we've searched every inch of the sewers, and apart from the smelly mud, gas canisters, and small rascals, there's not a soul in sight."

"We've searched every city, and even the most remote corners of towns."

"You have to understand that this is the challenge period of the tournament, and the newcomers can't wait to go into every house and find someone to fight."

Seeing Qinglu's air of a seasoned veteran commenting on the new generation, Xia Ye couldn't help but find it amusing.

Just then, my phone rang with a call from Dr. Kumo.

"Natsuno, we've run out of Authority Protein here. When are you free to come back and arrange for some more?"

Natsuno was shocked, her eyes widening: "No, I haven't been gone for a week, have I?"

"Last time, Xiaomeng used up a whole day's worth of protein from the power, and it's all used up already? Did you take it to shower?"

Kongmu looked somewhat embarrassed and chuckled awkwardly.

"Oh, well, mainly it's about how we've also made arrangements for other late bloomers, and we've nurtured a new generation of eggs."

"That way, you won't have to go through too much trouble later. Just let the new generation breed with each other."

"Moreover, most of the late bloomers are from the dragon egg group, and they can cross-breed to produce offspring."

"It's all about genetic diversity, about producing more new generations."

Just as Natsuno was about to say something, Kuki suddenly lowered his voice.

"Mr. Oki came to my door in person, so I couldn't refuse."

"Why don't you come back and refuse?"

Upon hearing that Professor Oak had actually come to Johto, Natsuno's expression instantly changed from anger to laughter.

"Well, since it's Professor Oak's idea, I'll just go back to Blacksmith City again."

After hanging up the call, Xia Ye patted Qing Lü on the shoulder.

"Little Green, you need to keep a close eye on the Rockets, and also on the Masked Man's information. I'm going to Smoke City first."

"Notify me immediately if anything happens. Something feels off. I'm leaving now."

...

"You're leaving already? Do you know where you're going?"

In the Asagi City Hospital ward, Gin frowned and asked Ami about the somewhat empty room.

Ami shook her head: "I don't know. That girl named Azure chose blind spots in the surveillance cameras. We can't analyze it."

Undeterred, Xiao Yin pressed on, "Can I see the security footage? Can't you even tell me the approximate direction from which you left?"

Ami glanced at Xiaoyin and nodded: "Come with me."

Xiao Yin thought for a moment, then shook her head: "Miss Ami, my phone is broken. Can I borrow your phone to make a call?"

Ami took out her phone and handed it to Xiaoyin: "Please, it would be good if we could contact them both and confirm that they are safe."

Xiao Yin didn't stand on ceremony and contacted the other party's number in the way she had agreed with Bi Lan, only to find that the other party's phone was switched off.

Regrettingly returning the phone to Ami, Xiao Yin thanked her and then walked to Bi Lan's bedside.

After searching around for a while, Xiao Yin frowned, finding no items left behind.

At this moment, Ajin walked up to him, patted him on the shoulder, and didn't say anything.

At this moment, Xiao Yin began to analyze all the places that Azure might go, and her eyes suddenly narrowed as she looked in the direction of Man Jin.

Knowing Azure's style well, he already guessed where they were going.

Xiao Yin thanked Ami again and quickly left.

"Hey, Little Silver, where are you going? Wait for me!"

After glancing at Crystal, who was still fast asleep in the hospital bed, Ah Jin stamped his foot and followed in Xiao Yin's footsteps.

Finally, he turned back to Ami and said, "Miss Ami, I wonder if the place Xiaoyin went to is dangerous."

"The class representative is awake, remember to stop her from following us!"

Chapter 402 Youth is truly wonderful.

After finishing his sentence, Ajin left quickly. Ami shook her head and went outside again.

No one noticed Crystal's slightly trembling eyelashes or her increasingly rapid breathing.

Several minutes passed after the ward door was closed before Crystal opened her eyes again.

Looking at the empty hospital bed next to me, and then around the empty ward.

A feeling she had never experienced before welled up from the bottom of her heart for no reason, and Crystal felt a little sore in her nose.

After taking a few deep breaths, Crystal picked up her Poké Ball and climbed out the window to leave.

Meanwhile, Natsuno returned to Yanmo City, the territory of the Dragon Envoy clan.

Professor Oak warmly welcomed him...and the little dream on his body.

"Not bad, kid. You actually solved the problem of late-blooming reproduction. This is a problem of the century. Where's Xiaomeng? Come out and help."

Seeing Professor Oak pat his shoulder perfunctorily and then rub his hands together waiting for Xiaomeng to appear, Natsuno sighed helplessly.

He pulled the PhD student back to the lab: "We're only doing the last batch now. That should be enough to average out each type of late bloomer."

Da Mu nodded repeatedly: "No problem, no problem. This is all for the sake of genetic diversity. We're doing this for you."

Xia Ye didn't expect to be blasted back at him again, and could only smile wryly.

Xiao Meng then passed the ball and began the tedious task of enchanting the protein once again.

Natsuno asked, somewhat puzzled, "Doctor, what brings you to Johto? Do you have a new research project?"

Da Mu nodded and then shook his head, a hint of melancholy in his voice.

"I came to see what was going on after I heard from Kuuki that you had figured out the breeding problem of late-blooming Pokémon."

"Another reason is that Xiao Lü told me that Uncle Liu was unwell, so I thought I'd come and see him, since it's been many years since we last met."

“When he was young, he had an accident and became depressed for a long time. He didn’t even want to see us, his close friends.”

"This time too, when he heard I wanted to visit him, he absolutely refused. Sigh."

Natsuno noticed Professor Oak's somewhat disappointed expression and patted him on the shoulder.

Daiki waved his hand and looked at Natsuno again: "Kid, why are you the only one here? Where's Cynthia?"

When blonde beauties were mentioned, Natsuno's expression turned somewhat helpless.

"There's been a problem at the Sinnoh Spear Pillar ruins; the trapped people haven't been rescued yet."

"Speaking of which, the same thing has happened at the Ruins of Aluf in Kikyo City. You can go and take a look when you have time."

At this point, Natsuno nodded slightly: "I've heard about this too, and I do want to see what's going on."

"I have also finished understanding all your research on late-blooming procreation. I never imagined that the power of authority could actually affect the genetic level and be passed down through generations."

"Then let's wait for Xiaomeng to make another batch of Authority Protein, and then we'll go to the Aluf Ruins together to take a look."

Natsuno had no objection to this, mainly because there was no information from any side. The Rockets team could not be found, and the Masked Man was even more of a mystery.

It's better to patiently wait for the results of surveillance from all sides and take advantage of the situation.

Thinking of this, Xia Ye suddenly remembered that he hadn't yet compiled the creation story that Xiao Lan had mentioned.

Looking around, Natsuno patted Oki on the shoulder again: "Professor, I have a new theory about creation. Would you like to hear it?"

Daiki looked at Natsuno with a surprised expression: "Why did you suddenly start researching this? Have you lost your direction in gene research?"

However, Professor Oak quickly remembered several unfinished topics, such as Garchomp's Dragon Dance and the reasons for fossil Pokémon's types, and an idea struck him.

A mischievous grin suddenly appeared on his face: "So it was all for Cynthia's sake. It's good to be young."

Faced with Professor Oak's teasing, Natsuno chose to respond with his shamelessness, not caring at all.

"Doctor, don't you want to hear it? I promise I'm going to tell you the real creation theory, not a hypothesis."

Hearing Natsuno's confident tone, Professor Oak composed himself and took out his phone from his pocket to record the conversation.

"Then what are you waiting for? Hurry up and tell me."

Natsuno began to speak fluently, and when he mentioned the Great Creator, Daiki smiled again.

"The Primal Creator? I remember there was something about that in the Sinnoh lore, right? And you said it wasn't researched for Cynthia?"

Natsuno pretended not to hear and rattled off everything in one breath, including how the late bloomers were entangled in the genes of power because they tried to stop the war against Gu Gai.

Oki stroked his chin, deep in thought: "You even connected it to the legends of Hoenn. You've done a lot of research, haven't you?"

"Is there anything else? Keep improving it, this old man hasn't had enough yet."

Xia Ye spread his hands: "The eunuch's penis is gone."

Oki immediately bristled and glared: "Include the Kanto legends too! The Johto legends, the Unova legends, and all the legends from around the world!"

Natsuno was sweating profusely, indicating that he was powerless, and once again used his superpower to poke Xiaolan's soft belly.

"Xiao Lan, please explain the whole thing to me clearly. That way, I'll have a direction when I go to do archaeological excavation and gather evidence, right?"

The Lord of Order ignored him and simply rolled over and lay back down.

Seeing Natsuno's expression, Daiki sighed.

"That works? Is there any supporting evidence? Has it been compiled?"

Natsuno shrugged again: "I don't know where it's buried yet, and there weren't any humans back then, so I guess there's nothing that can serve as evidence, right?"

Upon hearing this, Daiki immediately lost interest, patted Natsuno on the shoulder, and offered some words of encouragement.

"It's not a perfect creation hypothesis. Your imagination is very active. Keep refining it."

Natsuno had no choice but to tidy up on his own since he had nothing else to do.

After several busy days, Xiaomeng had finally completed a large batch of order proteins. At this moment, Qinglv sent a message.

"Natsuno-kun! Team Rocket's base has been discovered in the area north of Kagi Town, near the Lake of Rage, and they've been wiped out!"

"Good job. Did you find any useful information?"