Chapter 142: The Wanted Geneticist_1

Fang Yuan spent his days in Nanwu Town mainly researching Energy Blocks and Magikarp's characteristics, while training his Eevee and Little Magnetic Monster was a secondary task.

During the day, Fang Yuan would only carve out one or two hours for them to practice their moves.

Compared to the amount of training when he was in school, he had already given them plenty of time to relax.

Fang Yuan felt he was being really considerate of his Pokémon...

"Little Magnetic Monster, Awakened Power!"

"Eevee, Reflect Wall."

After consuming a large amount of Light blue energy blocks, Eevee finally made a breakthrough with its spiritual power. It could now materialize its psychic force into a wall that could be used for defense.

On the clearing.

The Little Magnetic Monster, using Awakened Power, manipulated a large rock Fang Yuan had found, moving it into the air and using gravity to smash it down towards Eevee. Seeing the rock falling, Eevee swallowed and quickly erected a Reflect Wall.

Crack!

The Reflect Wall shattered, and Eevee quickly dodged with Quick Attack, pouting its mouth.

"The strength of the Reflect Wall is still not quite enough, it's too much of a makeshift solution..."

Fang Yuan pondered and then had Eevee and Little Magnetic Monster switch roles.

Eevee began attacking with Quick Attack and Shadow Ball, while Little Magnetic Monster defended with Reflect Wall and Light Wall.

The Light Wall created by Little Magnetic Monster was obviously stronger than the Reflect Wall made by Eevee, but not by much. Under Eevee's attacks, it was still very fragile.

In the game, Reflect Wall and Light Wall could halve the power of the opponent's moves, but in reality, it's not possible for all types of attacks to be halved in power. What attacks can be blocked depends entirely on the Pokémon itself.

Reflect Wall has a chance to completely block some weaker attacks.

But facing some very powerful attacks, Reflect Wall could be instantly shattered, without even buffering the attack.

So, if Fang Yuan wanted to make Eevee and Little Magnetic Monster's Reflect Wall and Light Wall tactically valuable, usable for defense in a variety of situations, he would need to continue to improve their spiritual power as well as their mastery of these two moves.

However, undoubtedly, this would not be the main training task Fang Yuan would assign to them since he also strongly believed in the concept that the best defense is a good offense.

What he valued were Eevee's Gratitude, Shadow Ball Technique, Little Magnetic Monster's Awakened Power, and Thunderbolt Technique.

Time flew by as he immersed himself in research and training.

Father Fang and Mother Fang's vacation also came to an end during this period. They returned to their jobs, and, with the school year approaching, Fang Yuan decided to leave Nanwu Town and take the opportunity to explore other places in the meantime.

Like Nanjiang University in the province.

Fang Yuan had recently heard that Nanjiang University would also open up some training facilities—

Only to outstanding new trainers from Su Province.

Having had a taste of success at Emperor Capital University and Demon Capital University, Fang Yuan's mind became active.

Although Eevee and Little Magnetic Monster had already learned what they needed to, but... just in case, what if.

One should always have a little dream in life. If one doesn't even have a dream, what's the difference from a Magikarp.

Speaking of Magikarp, Fang Yuan remembered the Ugly Fish in the puddle.

This Ugly Fish really didn't give Fang Yuan any face at all. Fang Yuan had tried feeding it Energy Blocks again, but after snatching the food, the Ugly Fish just swam away without any thought of becoming Fang Yuan's backup research material in the future, infuriating Fang Yuan so much he wanted Eevee to bite it just like it bit the Magikarp.

Before Fang Yuan left Nanwu Town, the Ugly Fish showed no signs of particular interest.

Fang Yuan couldn't stay and observe it forever, so after silently noting the place, he returned to Pingcheng.

Until we meet again! If fate allows...

If not fated... if the Ugly Fish happens to be unfortunately devoured by other Pokémon, it would be just its bad luck. Fang Yuan remembers.

...

The Spring Festival, leading the hundred festivals of the year.

The Spring Festival is the most solemn traditional festival in Hua Nation. This year, Fang Yuan had a delightful time because he was accompanied by Eevee and Little Magnetic Monster. As an only child, he no longer felt so lonely.

However, not every place was filled with cheerful atmosphere during this carnival of blessings, dining, and entertainment.

Magic City.

Pokémon Genetic Research Institute.

The institute's owner, Dr. Chen Shengcong, a domestically renowned Elves Researcher in genetic studies, had a very prestigious reputation in the field.

After the Spring Festival, this important base for Pokémon genetic research was surrounded by police cars.

The atmosphere was extremely grim.

"Captain Wang, have you clarified the investigation?"

"It is now certain that Dr. Chen Shengcong conducted taboo research. Furthermore, various traces in the research institute suggest that his escape might have been very recent."

Outside the institute, a high-ranking official from the Magic City Trainer Association listened to the report with a grave expression, his face growing darker.

Dr. Chen Shengcong, a reputed figure within Magic City, had now become involved in a scandal. If the news were to leak, the Magic City Trainer Association would undoubtedly face immense public pressure.

Originally an Elves Researcher in genetic studies, Dr. Chen ventured into secret human research, attempting to combine human genes with elf genes, as well as conducting Pokémon cloning—experiments completely forbidden both ethically and legally—had crossed a major line.

Intelligence indicated that a significant number of Pokémon and humans had died within this research institute.

By the time the Trainer Association became aware, it was too late. Dr. Chen Shengcong, both a Professional Trainer and a Elves Researcher, had already fled in fear of his crimes.

After detailed deduction, the Magic City Trainer Association had recreated the sequence of events.

Five years ago, Dr. Chen Shengcong obtained an active Fossil in a Secret location. Upon returning, Dr. Chen began studying this Fossil.

During his research, Dr. Chen discovered that the Fossil carried a large amount of Pokémon genetic material, which he found astonishing. He then conceived a new idea—to use the Fossil to develop a Panacea that could enhance the power of all Pokémon from a genetic level.

However, through ordinary experiments, he could not achieve the research goals he had set, and countless experiments were halted...

Finally, one day Dr. Chen started engaging in taboo research, seeking to complete his unfinished project through those strictly prohibited methods.

The reason remains unknown.

Currently, the Magic City Trainer Association has issued a warrant on the nationwide Trainer Association network, fully mobilizing efforts to apprehend Dr. Chen Shengcong.

If such a researcher as Dr. Chen Shengcong were to come into contact with spies from foreign powers, it would undoubtedly cause irreparable damage to the nation.

Meanwhile,

having returned to Pingcheng, Fang Yuan boarded a maglev train headed for Jinling.

His holiday's third and final destination was Jinling, Nanjiang University.