So charming, you want me to raise Pokémon?

Chapter 136 Modern Energy Cube Crafting

Chapter 136 Modern Energy Cube Crafting

On Wednesday, there were no matches, but there was a Pokémon breeding basic theory class in the morning. Wei Xin originally planned to sit in the last row, but then worried that the teacher might pull students from the back rows to the front because there weren't enough students in the front rows, so he chose to sit in the third-to-last row.

As it turned out, he was right.

A crowd surged at the front of the classroom. Wei Xin lay on the desk, staring at the morning news on Rotom's screen inside the desk.

A piece of news caught Wei Xin's attention.

[Jiang Bei, a Dragon-type Gym Leader, successfully challenged Eagle Articulation, the Flying-type Gym Leader, yesterday, officially becoming a high-level Gym Leader.]

Establishing a dojo in Donghuang requires government approval and is considered a type of government civil servant position. There are junior, intermediate, and senior levels, similar to professional titles, but the number of people with these titles is limited. Upgrading a dojo's level is also simple: just defeat the corresponding dojo master and steal their title.

Wei Xin remembered that Brother Shenying's ace was Mega Pidgeot, which could defeat the opponent, so Jiangbei must also have some strength.

Wei Xin turned off the volume, opened the video, and as soon as he entered, he saw a fat dragon with two big wings on its head. The description clearly stated that it was a Mega Dragonite.

Dragonite has a Mega Evolution now?

Wei Xin was taken aback; he hadn't heard of any plans for new Mega Evolutions before he transmigrated.

Moreover, it has two big wings on its head. Although it looks like the designer had run out of ideas and didn't have a lighter, and came up with a bad idea in a moment of inspiration, it is still quite pleasing to the eye.

They're kind of silly, but actually quite cute.

Speaking of Dragonite, Wei Xin remembered something.

He hadn't told the professor about the nest of miniature dragons at his former roommate's house. They had originally agreed to deal with it after Hunter J was arrested, but he was like Tang Sanzang on his journey to the West, promising to ask the old tortoise about its lifespan, only to forget to tell the Buddha after obtaining the scriptures.

Next, we need to get things done.

Yesterday, on the outskirts of Shanghai, the international criminal organization Team Rocket hijacked a transport vehicle from the Shanghai University Research Center and stole the precious artifact, the Bright Stone, before fleeing to the Kanto region. Shanghai officials announced that they will launch a full-scale crackdown on related forces within the Eastern Empire.

The news of the stolen Bright Stone has been spread through the alliance and Wei Xin's unintentional act, but the fact that the Rocket Team is a fake Rocket Team is known within the Donghuang Alliance.

The League also agreed to let Cynthia keep the Bright Stone close to her.

Since the Light Stone can only be awakened within the ruins of Unova, it poses no harm to the Eastern Empire. Entrusting it to the Sinnoh Champion for safekeeping is safe, even if it is lost.

Donghuang also does not need to bear any responsibility.

Wei Xin checked the news photos and found that there were no pictures of him riding Milerton with Cynthia on the highway. Fortunately, the only photo that included them showed Milerton stretched out like a purple sweet potato noodle, while his own image and Cynthia's image on Milerton were blurred like a mosaic.

Unless there's a Sherlock Holmes in this world, you'll never find out about yourself.

Just as Wei Xin was relieved that he didn't have to retake his driver's license test and was looking forward to seeing what kind of sparks would fly when Pokémon Protector N clashed with Pokémon Raiders Team Rocket.

The teacher in front of the podium saw Wei Xin slacking off in class and decided to spark a romance with him.

"The student in the back row with his head down and long hair." Following the teacher's gaze, the other students in the class saw Wei Xin, who looked up with a blank expression.

It is well known that hairstyle has a huge impact on a man's appearance. A man with a receding hairline can be called an uncle or a grandpa, while someone like Wei Xin, who has changed to long hair, looks like a classical sculpture in a Western museum, combining beauty and ruggedness. Some people even think that if those classical sculptors were still alive, the hair of the stone statues in the museum should be extended by 20 or 30 centimeters, and regarded as the standard of art.

Just like the golden ratio described in the book.

"Wow, sister, look! It's a handsome guy!"

"What are you standing there for? Take a picture!"

"Me?" Wei Xin pointed to himself.

"Yes, you. You're quite handsome, young man. Stand up and answer this question: the concept and effect of energy cubes. If you can't answer it, I'll have to check your browser history to see if there's anything interesting in it."

If I check my browser history, won't other people know that I'm secretly studying in my dorm at night?

Wei Xin flipped through the book and found that it was too thick and contained very little useful information.

Most importantly, he brought the wrong textbook. He had "The Legend of Sinnoh" in his hand, while "Basic Theory of Pokémon Breeding" was lying on his computer desk. Wei Xin had studied it a bit last night because Eevee's beauty recipe included energy cubes.

If he studies until 1 a.m., and only rests when Eevee and Ralts drag him into bed, that would be considered a little bit of a break.

He was so self-disciplined that he even doubted whether he was a college student or a high school student.

Wei Xin closed the book.

"Energy Cubes are a tool used to train Pokémon. The raw materials are various berries. Energy Cubes can improve one or more of a Pokémon's stats, such as attack, defense, and speed, depending on their flavor and color."

"Energy cubes are divided into food-grade and pharmaceutical-grade. Pokémon that consume food-grade energy cubes over a long period of time will experience a significant boost in their abilities and appearance."

"As for pharmaceutical-grade energy cubes, you're probably more familiar with their other name, boosters. They're used in small amounts during Pokémon battles."

It can significantly boost a Pokémon's stats in a short period, but excessive or prolonged use can severely burden a Pokémon's body.

"Very good!" The teacher nodded in satisfaction. "I'll add five points to your participation grade."

The teacher gestured for Wei Xin to sit down and continued the lecture: "The energy cube was first discovered by scholars in the Fengyuan region. However, according to the research of Chinese scholars, the prototype of the energy cube existed as early as 3,000 years ago in the Eastern Huang. People at that time called it elixir, and the process of making elixir was called alchemy. However, due to the lack of ancient books, this theory has not been recognized internationally at present."

The Pokémon world is not peaceful. A legendary Pokémon uprising could destroy an entire region, bury a civilization, and cause a serious historical break.

For example, the United States was completely destroyed once because of the conflict between Zekrom and Reshiram, so many historical records and books were lost as a result. Later generations can only infer the existence of the civilization based on the remaining relics and materials.

Are energy cubes the same as elixirs?

The teacher's additional comments prompted Wei Xin to think.

Throwing a bunch of materials into a container and processing them yields edible items that can enhance abilities. It does sound like alchemy. Eating an Energy Cube that can feed Snorlax is just like the fasting pill in novels, isn't it?

So, is the Energy Cube technique actually modern alchemy?

Why does the art style of the Pokémon world suddenly feel so fantastical?

What kind of effect would it have if I added some additives to the energy cube?

Wei Xin recalled the red reward he had just synthesized yesterday: a complete set of Shennong's Herbal Classic, which contained much to explore. Combined with his proficient-level energy block research and crafting skills, with some effort, he might be able to improve the modern energy block crafting process.

With the Pokémon-related industry so developed and the profits behind it so high, Wei Xin thinks it's best to keep a low profile for now, considering the capital competition that will come.

The bell rang as scheduled, and Wei Xin quickly left the teaching building. Along the way, he was blocked by dozens of girls who asked him for his contact information in various ways. For example, they said that he looked familiar and that his best friend had feelings for him. They suggested that if he came with his best friend who was still sleeping in the dormitory, the excuse would be more believable.

Wei Xin was a little troubled; being too charming was really not a good thing. He'd better cover up a bit when he went out from now on.

After giving the girl the contact information that Rotom had temporarily created, Wei Xin found a quiet place and released Millerton.

As soon as Millerton came out, he shook his head at Wei Xin, looking eager to go for another ride. He had eaten too much last night. Although his food storage capacity was unlimited and he would never have indigestion, he would be willing to drive people on the highway every day if he could eat such a sumptuous meal every night.

But there are speed limits in the city, so Wei Xin couldn't possibly ride it.

"Rotom, arrange my schedule for this afternoon."

"My lord, you have no other plans this afternoon, but this morning, Miss Cynthia kicked you out of her class."

"Huh?" Wei Xin looked bewildered.

Cynthia kicked me out of the elective course? That shouldn't be the case! I had a lot of fun yesterday, didn't I? Could it be that I got swayed by that bad girl?

"My lord, there is one more thing. Just now, the school website released the list of players for the next round of the freshman competition."

"Who is my opponent?" Wei Xin asked.

Rotom landed in front of Wei Xin.

Wei Xin looked closely and exclaimed in surprise, "Wow!"

This world is really small.