I, Zhulan's childhood sweetheart, was trapped in Xicui.

"Can you tell me about your process of pacifying the Mountain Road Queen?" Xingyue sighed and continued, "Our investigation team has been working hard for almost half a month, but we still can't pacify the Axe Mantis."

Xu Li took a bite of the taro cake and said, "We'll just send the Pokémon to the king. When the king loses consciousness, we'll send out the Pokémon to fight him and consume his energy until he regains consciousness."

Xingyue was surprised and asked, "Is it that simple?"

"It's that simple."

"But when our Pokémon face the kings of these various regions of the Sapphire, they'll be so intimidated by their power that they won't be able to use their moves, let alone deplete their strength."

"I don't understand."

"..."

There was silence for a while...

Xu Li suddenly said, "How about we finish reporting the investigation report on the Red Lotus Wetland while we're at it?"

Dr. Laben nodded quickly. He became excited when this was mentioned and quickly took out a pen and paper to take notes.

"Okay, let me see how many surprises Xu Li can bring this time."

Xu Li poured out piles of Washi Poké Balls directly from the backpack he always carried with him.

"There aren't many surprises this time. They're all Pokémon from the Crimson Wetlands."

Dr. Laben stared at the Poké Balls that were almost piled up into a mountain, shook his head quickly, and said in surprise: "No, no, this is the surprise."

Xingyue, who was thinking, was also surprised by the pile of Poké Balls. She covered her mouth and said, "This is the first time I've seen so many Poké Balls piled together."

Of course, when Xu Li was waiting for Xiao Zhao at the wetland base, he was so bored that he treated catching Pokémon as entertainment every day, which was much more natural.

After a while, Dr. Laben compiled the investigation report.

Look at the stars and the moon.

Xuli Honglian Wetland Investigation Report

[Fang Cage, Skunk-Poo, Onix, Skunk-Poo, Dragonfly, Skunk-Poo, Skunk-Poo, Skunk-Poo, Bad Frog, Dragonfly, Skunk-Poo, Bad Frog, Bad Frog, Skunk-Poo, Skunk-Poo, Bad Frog, Fang Cage, Sand Hippopotamus, Golduck, Golduck, Sand Hippopotamus, Dragonfly, Dragonfly, Sand Hippopotamus, Vine Monster, Vine Monster, Mud Loach, Vine Monster, Catfish King, Mud Loach, Catfish King, Murkrow, Paraster...]

This is just one page, and there is a one and a half page investigation report behind it.

[Settlement Reward: 148535]

This reward...Dr. Laben is giving a higher multiplier than the highest rate? Xingyue didn't ask this question.

Because Xingyue looked at the densely packed Pokémon and couldn't help but sigh:

"Have you caught all the Pokémon from the Crimson Wetlands?"

"This is equivalent to the entire investigation team's catch in half a year."

Dr. Laben had already experienced Xu Li's exaggeration and said, "This is Xu Li! So why should I reduce the funding for the investigation team?"

"With these Pokémon, not only will they provide information for the Pokédex, but they'll also fill many vacancies in Zhuqing Village."

Chapter 54: Angry Magam

Xu Li thought of Asong's armored rhinoceros and asked Dr. Laben, "Are there any armored rhinoceroses in the village now?"

Dr. Laben looked up: "Does Xu Li need an armored rhinoceros?"

"There are two in the village now, but one is difficult to train and doesn't obey orders. I plan to release it after a while."

"There's only one if you want it."

After hearing this, Xu Li thought for a moment and said, "Do you have any information?"

"Yes," Dr. Laben turned and went to his office. In a short while, he handed several sheets of information to Xu Li.

In order to create a Pokémon encyclopedia, Dr. Laben carefully observed and created files for almost every Pokémon in Zhuqing Village.

In order to observe Xu Li's Pokémon, Dr. Laben once stayed at Xu Li's house for ten days and ten nights, only taking a nap for three hours at most each day.

This is also the reason why Dr. Laben looks like he is fifty years old even though he is only in his thirties. He is really hardworking. Xu Li admires him when he sees him.

Xu Li looked at the information in his hand as he saw the result of his hard work.

It contains pictures of various parts, with weight, characteristics, and individual differences all marked, and can be regarded as a draft of the Pokémon encyclopedia.

Xu Li could clearly see the features of the two armored rhinos. He pointed at one of them and asked Dr. Laben, "Is this the armored rhinoceros you mentioned that doesn't obey orders?"

Dr. Laben came over and confirmed, "Yes, for some reason, this Iron Rhino was originally a Pokémon of an investigator. However, it disobeyed orders and injured the investigator, so it was placed in the research area."

"I can only take pictures from a distance. If I get close, I will be attacked."

"Heh." Xu Li let out a somewhat sarcastic laugh.

He looked at the armored rhinoceros, the gray nails on its hind legs, the steel scratches on its head... many details proved that this was the armored rhinoceros that Asong had been robbed by other investigators.

Dr. Laben really doesn't care about anything other than collecting Pokémon data.

But this cannot be blamed on Dr. Laben.

"How is the investigator's condition?"

"It seems like he has several broken sternums and is still lying in the medical team."

Good death.

"Give me this armored rhinoceros. What do I need to exchange it for?" Xu Li said directly.

"I was going to release it anyway. Xu Li, I'll give it to you if you want, but..."

Before Dr. Laben finished speaking, Xu Li looked at Xingyue, the leader of the investigation team, who was watching from the side, and could not help but said in a slightly sarcastic tone:

"Team Leader Xingyue, do you know anything about this? The story of the original owner of this armored rhinoceros."

Xingyue frowned and said, "The original owner, are you talking about...Murano who was injured by the armored rhinoceros?"

"Then it seems you know nothing either? Murano? Just a despicable bandit."

Next, Xu Li relayed to Xingyue the story of Asong's withdrawal from the investigation team and his forced escape from Zhuqing Village after his armored rhinoceros was stolen.

"You guys in the investigation team are really... amazing. You can even hide it from Team Leader Xingyue." Xu Li gave a thumbs up, his tone inevitably tinged with sarcasm.

Listening to these dark things, Xingyue was silent for a while before bowing to Xu Li.

"I really didn't know about this. I would like you to apologize to... Miss Asong on my behalf."

"I also know that there are many corruption cases within the investigation team, but because I just took office, the measures I have taken have not met my expectations."

"Really, I am very grateful for your advice. This is also a warning to me."

"..."

After Xingyue's sincere words, the office fell silent again.

Xu Li could also feel Xingyue's desire to change but her helplessness. After thinking for a while, Xu Li slowly said:

"I don't understand these management issues either. In this matter, I have some suggestions on how to treat Pokémon."

Xingyue nodded: "Please speak."

"There are all kinds of people and Pokémon in this world, and the two coexist with each other. Whether humans think Pokémon are scary or good, Pokémon have their own way of life and their own ability to choose their way of life."

"Most Pokémon are innocent. If humans treat Pokémon well, they will naturally try their best to repay them. However, if humans treat Pokémon badly, they will naturally rebel. The person injured by the Rhyno this time is an example."

"This time it was Ironclad Rhyno, but what about next time? What if it's some powerful Pokémon that wreaks havoc in Zhuqing Village? What kind of consequences would that cause?"

Hearing Xu Li's words, Dr. Laben agreed and said:

"Based on my experience with Pokémon, it's true. Pokémon have simple personalities, but they possess incredible powers."

Xu Li continued, "So, I think you should change your mindset. At least as an investigation team that often relies on the power of Pokémon, you should stop treating your Pokémon as tools. You should care for your Pokémon and understand their personalities, preferences, and needs."

"This way, Pokémon can bravely stand up and fight when faced with the king's pressure or various desperate situations, instead of being unable to use their moves under the king's pressure."

"If you don't change, your investigation team may never be able to pacify Wang."

……

Just as Xingyue and Dr. Laben were silently accepting the information in Xu Li's words.

The office door was suddenly pushed open and an angry voice was heard.

"Nonsense!!"

Xingyue and Dr. Laben turned around and called out in confusion, "Captain!?" "Magamu?"

Ma Jiamu ignored their voices and, wearing a gangster-like kimono, directly educated Xu Li:

"That's pure heresy. Pokémon are undoubtedly terrifying and dangerous creatures. They can severely injure you in an instant, or destroy your home overnight!"

"To contact or care for these dangerous guys is undoubtedly seeking death."

"Pokémon, just be used as tools by us!"

Xu Li looked in surprise at Ma Jiamu, who criticized him harshly as soon as he entered the room. Could it be that old Biden had been eavesdropping outside?

He continued, "It's this attitude that's why Pokémon often cause damage and harm people in Zhuqing Village."

Without even a second's thought, Magam replied, "That's because Pokémon are inherently such vicious and dangerous creatures."

Xu Li shrugged. He was so stubborn that he didn't want to argue with such a person. He picked up his backpack and said, "Team Leader Xingyue, I'm leaving first. I hope you can think about what I just said."

"Dr. Laben, can you take me to where the armored rhinoceros is?"

Dr. Laben stood up and said, "Ah...Okay"

It was not until they went outside that Dr. Laben explained to Xu Li.

"Don't misunderstand Magam. He's actually a good person."

"Magamu's hometown was destroyed by Pokémon, so he has such a negative impression of Pokémon. In fact, he is very competent to Team Galaxy and the people of Zhuqing Village."

Xu Li nodded and said nothing. This kind of concept cannot be changed in a day or two.

All he could do was plant a seed.

Chapter 55: Armored Rhinoceros

After leaving the investigation team's office, Xu Li and Dr. Laben walked towards the research area in the Galaxy team's breeding area.

As soon as you step into the breeding area, you can hear the sound of music coming from afar.

Dr. Laben smiled and said, "The group of speaker crickets you brought here are playing music every day. Now most of the Pokémon here have become their audience, bringing a long-lost vitality to this place."

The armored rhinoceros that Xu Li and the others were looking for was also their audience.

We came to the place where the crickets were playing, and there were circles of Pokémon surrounding them.

You can also see the Zubat and Piaopiao captured by Xu Li in the Obsidian Fields, as well as the leader Jiecaoer swaying on the tree.

There were far more spectators than when Xu Li first met the group of speaker crickets. It seemed that they had indeed conquered quite a few Pokémon in the breeding area.

When the leader of the musical instruments, the speaker cricket, saw Xu Li coming, the music he was playing immediately burst into a burst of notes, as if welcoming Xu Li's arrival.

After the Speaker Cricket finished playing and after exchanging greetings with the leader Speaker Cricket, Xu Li and Dr. Laben found the target armored rhinoceros.

The armored rhinoceros in front of me was lying on the grass in a daze.

Upon noticing the arrival of Xu Li and Dr. Laben, it immediately straightened up, looked at them vigilantly, and made a low rhinoceros call.

Obviously, it does not welcome humans approaching.

Seeing Xu Li still approaching, the armored rhinoceros stared at Xu Li closely, lowered its body, and lowered its steel head slightly, ready to charge.

Seeing the attacking posture, Xu Li took out the token given by Asong, which was the pendant that Asong carried with him.

"I'm picking you up for Asong."

Just as the armored rhinoceros was about to charge, it saw Xu Li take out Asong's token, and the disgust in its eyes instantly turned clear.

"Woo~"

He made a sound unconsciously, staring blankly at the thing in Xu Li's hand.

"Come in, I will take you to Assona."

"Woo!"

He took the Poké Ball belonging to Rhino that Professor Laben handed over to him and put Rhino into it.

……