Mind Master of the Elf World

Chapter 770 Hidden dangers
The Padiya region, Lake Dag, the homeland of the dragon tamer family.

The ice crystals covering the rippling water gradually melted away.

Adu, Cynthia, Tsubaki, and the patriarch of the Dragon Trainer family were all temporarily asked to leave by Jinghe.

"Gengga~ Gengga~"

"Woo~"

Gengar and Dragonite were happily searching for scales under the waterfall.

These naturally shed scales are all dragon scales, and given the power displayed by the rippling water, the quality of these dragon scales is not bad. They are a rare treat for Dragonite.

Of course, if you were to sell it for money, you could probably make a lot of money.

The ice crystals completely melted.

But perhaps because it had been frozen for too long, or perhaps because it had been affected by the Lakuya element for too long, Bodangshui's body was still stiff after breaking free of its restraints, its eyes were vacant, and its mouth was open.

It looked like he was about to drool.

"just?"

Has he gone mad?
The master blacksmith waved his hand in front of the rippling water, but there was no reaction.

"just!"

The master blacksmith straightened his expression and grabbed the hammer handle that was on the ground.

Let me give it a good whack; one whack and it'll wake up.

"Woo!!"

While searching for scales in the pool, the Dragonite suddenly raised its hand, cried out, patted its cheeks, and a "buzzing" current burst from its whiskers.

Let me handle this! I'm an expert at "wake-up calls"!
When the Greatsmith and Dragonite were discussing who should try to "awaken" Waterfowl, Waterfowl's body suddenly trembled.

"Roar"

His eyes quickly regained their clarity, and he blinked twice.

Jinghe quickly raised her hand to stop the Great Blacksmith and the Dragonite, "No need, they're awake."

"Roar"

Bo Dang Shui glanced at Jing He with a hint of resentment.

If it doesn't wake up soon, given the way those two are acting, it's afraid it might never wake up again in its lifetime.

Looking at the Ice Nine-Tailed Fox following Jing He, a deep sense of apprehension appeared in Bo Dang Shui's eyes.

Good guy.

One Ice Nine-Tailed Fox was almost instantly killed by a single freeze-dry.

Although the water was affected by the "Lakuya element," it did not mean that it had not remembered what had happened before.

Seeing Bo Dang Shui's fear of the Ice Nine-Tailed Fox, Jing He was very pleased.

Of course, I'm not happy because Bodangshui was bullied. Cough cough, at least not entirely.

The main reason is that since the Ripple could remember that the Nine-Tailed Fox defeated it, it means that it has a high probability of remembering why it was affected by the "Lakuya Element".

"Eat something first to regain your strength."

Jinghe didn't immediately ask about Bodangshui, but instead took out some energy cubes first.

"Roar"

Bo Dang Shui glanced at Jing He, then at the Energy Cube Jing He had taken out, and then looked back at Gengar and the others who were searching for scales in the pool.

He silently lowered his head and began to eat.

Jinghe took out a few more bottles of "healing spray" and used them to treat some of Bodang Shui's frostbite wounds.

Wait until the water in the ripples is finished.

Jing He then inquired about the important matter, using the power of waveguide, "Wave Dang Shui, do you remember where you were infected with the 'Lakuya Element'?"

"Roar?"

Lakuya elements?
Bodangshui looked bewildered.

It doesn't know what "Lakuya element" is.

"Rotom."

Jinghe waved to the Rotom Pokédex, "Show it what just happened."

Fortunately, Rotom has a passion for photography, so while Gengar was busy collecting scales, Rotom's photography wasn't significantly affected by Gengar.

Soon, Bodangshui saw a pink energy emanating from its body after it was defeated and frozen by the Ice Nine-Tailed Fox.

"This is the 'Lakuya element,' and it's what made you look like before."

Bo Dang Shui frowned, lowered her eyes, and began to ponder.

Jinghe didn't disturb it, but just waited quietly by the side.

After a while.

The water rippled gently before making a sound.

"Roar"

I'm not really sure. All I know is that when I left this place last time, I followed the current of Daguo Lake eastward, and a lot happened. Although I met some people, most of them didn't notice me.
Jing He frowned slightly.

Heading east?
The journey was too long and many things happened along the way, so who knows where the "Lakuya element" came from?
No, that’s not right either!
Jinghe hurriedly asked, "Then why did you turn back? Was it because you had already reached your destination?"

"Roar!" The rippling water hesitated before letting out another sound.

I vaguely remember that when we were almost at the sea, we encountered a human city that blocked our way, so I inexplicably became irritable and turned back.

The ocean? Human cities?
Jinghe grasped the key point, "So, it was around that time that you started to feel irritable?"

"Roar"

The rippling water nodded in agreement.

Heading east, crossing rivers and mountains, you're about to reach the sea, but then there are human cities blocking your way. All these elements combined lead to only one answer.

Niangguang City!
That's exactly right.

The only people who possess the "Lakouya element" are Gibéon and his exceptional company!
That's right.

just
Jinghe couldn't understand whether the rippling water accidentally stumbled upon Zhuoyue Company's research, or whether Zhuoyue Company discovered the rippling water and used it for experiments.

If it's the latter, that's fine, but if it's the former, it means that Excellence Company is conducting indiscriminate entity research!
The number of Pokémon affected may be even greater.

But no matter what.

Choosing to invest in Excellence Company is definitely the right choice.

"Do you remember if you met anyone in that area?" Jinghe asked again.

"Roar," Bodang Shui tried hard to recall, but in the end, he shook his head.

I don't remember. That force made me very irritable at the time. I might remember many things then, but after a while, I couldn't recall them.

Would you mind if I examined your body?

Bo Dang Shui subconsciously took a step back, looking at Jing He with some fear, and squeezed her legs together.

what do you want?

Jing He: "."

Where did you learn to react like that?

So it's best to avoid wandering around the human world, as you're easily influenced.

The rippling water seemed to realize its lapse in composure, lowered its head, took a step forward, and stammered:

"Roar"

Jinghe shook her head and placed her hand on Bodangshui's back, immediately feeling a cool sensation emanating from him.

It felt like putting your hand into a cool spring.

Waveguides reside in the heart!
Ok?
Jinghe frowned.

Trainers like Jinghe, who come from ordinary backgrounds, have achieved their current strength on their own, and in many ways they have to rely on themselves.

For example, making Energy Cubes, cooking three meals a day, daily care and massage for Pokémon, and emergency treatment for Pokémon after they are injured.

So while Jinghe may not be as professional as Nurse Joy, she still has some understanding of Pokémon.

In particular, when the power of waveguides is utilized.

Therefore, Jinghe quickly noticed something unusual about Bodangshui.

To be honest, it's not really anything unusual, it's just...
The body of the rippling water seems to be undergoing a rapid transformation.

Normally, everyone's body is in a constant process of "transformation".

Just like the cells in the human body are constantly aging and being replaced, after a few years all the cells in the body have been replaced, which is equivalent to becoming a different person.

The same goes for Pokémon.

But the speed at which the ripples are "transforming" at this moment is clearly a bit abnormal.

Although Jinghe's waveguide power cannot perceive cells to this extent, it can still detect them roughly.

So, that's why so many scales shed when the water in the pool is rippling.

Jing He withdrew his wave-guiding power and released his hand, saying to the puzzled Bo Dang Shui, "Wait here for a moment."

After saying that, he strode out of the cave.

The patriarch of the dragon trainer family, Cynthia, Lance, and Tsubaki were still waiting outside the cave.

Apart from the old man's somewhat serious expression, Cynthia and the others were enjoying the scenery of Lake Daguo.

"Teacher Jinghe, how is it?" The old man asked eagerly when he saw Jinghe come out.

There are no major problems.

The old man breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing this.

"but."

Jinghe's next words made him nervous again.

"Grandpa, does your dragon tamer family have a professional doctor?"

This deepened the old man's expression, but he still said, "Of course, Teacher Jinghe is indeed..."

"Do they have that kind of advanced equipment? Or are they doctors who are more skilled in using herbal medicine?"

In the Pokémon world, healing Pokémon can be divided into two approaches: using herbs and using technology. For example, the Nurse Joy family mainly uses instruments, supplemented by the treatment methods of Pokémon and some medicines.

However, there are also some well-known doctors who are not from the Joy family and are more skilled in using herbs.

The old man didn't know what the problem was with the rippling water, but he still answered honestly:
"They are all experienced doctors. They can basically handle any illness that occurs in the family, whether it's a human or a Pokémon."

That's trouble.

Jing He shook his head.

"Fine, then I'll take Wavesweet to the Pokémon Center."

"The Pokémon Center? No need. I'll have Miss Joy come here. I wonder what kind of equipment you need, Ms. Jinghe?"

Jing He was taken aback.

Would you like to invite a Miss Joey?
Are you bringing instruments with you?
Oh, I forgot, the Dragon Tamer family is one of the top three families in the Padia region.

Ha, you rich dog!
"Take it with you." Jing He briefly explained his needs, and the old man immediately found someone to make arrangements.

It didn't take long.

A professional medical helicopter landed in the square behind the dragon trainer family mansion.

As Jinghe intended, with the help of Miss Joey and Ai Guanshi, and with the cooperation of the ripples themselves, they entered the professional equipment inside the medical helicopter.

Although neither Miss Joy nor the League's bestiary has much information about the Waves, and even less usable data, basic physical information can still be checked.

Sure enough, Miss Joey soon found Jinghe with the information.

"Teacher Jinghe, this is Bo Dangshui's physical condition. Overall, apart from being weak, he is actually quite healthy, it's just..." As a result, the information handed over by Miss Joey quickly found the one he was interested in and got an affirmative answer.

"I understand. Thank you for your hard work, Miss Joey," Jing He said.

Seeing that Teacher Jinghe had immediately found the point she wanted to make, Miss Qiao Yi stopped talking.

But I couldn't help feeling a little surprised.

Teacher Jinghe is not only a famous "spiritual master" but also the champion of the Hoenn League. I heard that he is also quite outstanding in making energy cubes and cooking. I didn't expect that he would also have some knowledge in medicine.

Even for their Joy family, such a person...
"what happened?"

Seeing Jing He's serious and focused expression, Cynthia couldn't help but ask.

Hasn't the water level almost recovered?
Is there some hidden danger?
It wasn't just Shirona who thought this way; Bodangshui herself did too, looking at Jinghe with a tense expression.

"Roar"

Could it be that I have a terminal illness?
The old man from the dragon trainer's family was also a little uneasy.

Could there really be some hidden danger in the rippling water?

Hearing Xilona's question and seeing the expressions on Bodangshui and the old man's face, Jinghe suddenly realized that he seemed to have been too serious.

Laughing dumbly.

He pressed his hand down and said, "Don't be nervous. I told you, the ripples aren't a big problem. At most, it's just..."

Bodang Shui and the old man became even more nervous.

Can you please speed up this transition?

"Cough cough, at most it'll just mean living a few years less."

Living a few years less? That's fine.

Ok? !

and many more!

The rippling water stared wide-eyed.

What do you mean by "just"?

Living a few years less!
But then I thought about it again, and realized how long I've lived. A few years doesn't seem like much to it.

Bo Dang Shui glanced at Jing He with a hint of resentment.

This guy scared me so much I jumped around in fright.

“So this is…” A-Du glanced at Joey’s helicopter.

Such a big fuss just to inspect Bodangshui and lose a few years of your life?

As an existence similar to Suicune, Ripple can at least be considered half a legendary Pokémon.
“That’s not the point.” Jing He waved his hand. “The point is, why Bo Dang Shui will live a few years less.”

Ok?
Everyone was stunned.

Jing He continued, "More importantly, it might not matter if Bo Dang Shui loses a few years of life, but what if it happens to an ordinary person like us, or to an ordinary Pokémon?"

"Gengar?" Gengar pointed to itself.

Am I an old man?
Jinghe impatiently pushed his Gengar back into the shadows.

But Jinghe's words made everyone realize something, and after several changes in expression, they gradually became serious.

Yup
What if the water turmoil happened to you and your Pokémon?

"You mean 'Lakuya Element,' which shortens the lifespan of living beings?" After a moment's thought, Cynthia summarized Jinghe's behavior and the previous factors.

Jing He gave Xilona a thumbs up.

As expected of our little Zhulan, she's so clever.

He added, "Strictly speaking, 'Lakuya element' does not shorten the lifespan of organisms, but rather it can accelerate the division and renewal of biological cells in exchange for greater power."

That's why he insisted on having professional equipment inspect the ripples.

His waveguide could only determine that the speed of Bo Dang Shui's body "transformation" was abnormal, but combined with the fact that Gibbon had lived for so long and the professional instruments, he came to this conclusion.

"Lakuya Element" gains power by accelerating the rate of biological cell transformation, and the accelerated rate of cell transformation naturally means a shortened lifespan.

After all, regardless of whether an organism lives a long or short life, the number of times its cells divide and transform is always limited.

Upon hearing Jing He's conclusion, everyone finally realized why he was taking it so seriously.

Shorten lifespan!

How is this any different from allowing a living organism to commit slow suicide?
and.

Nobody knows where this so-called "Lakuya element" comes from or how much of it there is.

If the amount is sufficient to spread throughout the entire Parthian region, then...
"Since Teacher Jinghe knows about this so-called 'Lakuya element,' does he know where it comes from, or how to prevent or counter it?" the old man asked.

Jinghe spread his hands.

"I'm sorry, I only saw information about 'Lakuya Elements' in an unknown ancient book. I only know that it comes from a place called 'Lakuya Paradise.' As for how to prevent and counter it..."

After a moment's hesitation, he continued:

"Just like dealing with the Waves, defeating the guys infected with the 'Lakuya Element' will neutralize it."

beat?

Adu and Shirona suddenly realized.

A-Du: "That's true, that's simple."

Cynthia: "Hmm."

The old man and Xiao Chun looked at each other in bewilderment.

Short answer?
Infecting someone with the "Lakuya Element" will obviously boost their strength significantly, which is why champions like you act like it's nothing.
As for prevention...

Jing He shook her head.

He didn't know either.

but
In the end, the "Explorers" team, thanks to the power that Talebagos gave to Lucius's "Six Heroes," used Talebagos's power to seal "Lacuya Paradise."

It is highly likely that Talebagas, as the origin of terrectilucent in the Parthian region, could have protected against "Lakouya elements".

However, the Talebagos at present is most likely just a pendant, currently dormant.

However, the "Six Heroes" who possess the power of Talebagos are worth considering.

Also.

Gibbon's white Zygarde split off cells, which also prevented the spread of the "Lakuya element".

Perhaps Zygard could do that too.

Thinking of this, Jinghe felt much better.

Although Gibeon's Giger is a different color, it is clearly not a true divine beast, and the "God of Order" Zygarde from the Kalos region still owes him several favors.

At worst, we can just summon the real "God of Order".

The problem is not big.

"In short, it's not a big problem," Jing He said.

The old man: "?"

They were all so serious just now, saying it was hard to guard against, but how come it's suddenly not a big problem?

Add to that Awa and Cynthia's "that's true" expressions.

The old man suddenly wondered, "Could it really be because I'm getting old?"
I'm so tired.
Is this the source of confidence for a champion?
“However, it would be best to let President Ye Ci know about this matter and let her take care of it,” Jing He added.

The three of us aren't champions from the Padiya region, so the fact that we were able to discover something like this already puts a huge debt of gratitude on President Yeci's shoulders.

“Mm.” Cynthia nodded.

It feels like this trip to the Padiya region has already helped President Ye Ci find and resolve many troublesome issues.

They also helped the dragon tamer family solve a problem.

and many more.

I haven't eaten yet!
The old man seemed to finally realize what was happening and hurriedly said, "Thank you so much, Teacher Jinghe. I've prepared some food."

The words are not finished yet.

"Genga!!"

Gengar raised its arms in a celebratory gesture.

"Woo!!"

"Woo~~"

Jinghe and Adu's Dragonite also cheered.

"Hiss!"

Garchomp glanced at them and pursed its lips.

What's the excitement?

That's what they said, but they didn't stop rubbing their claws.

"Banji?"

Dinner's served? Dinner's served? Where's dinner?
Tyranitar jumped out of the Poké Ball, its huge head looking around.

The old man, who was originally cheerful, suddenly broke out in a sweat when he saw these enormous, hungry creatures.

but
Could a mere few Pokémon possibly bankrupt such a large family of dragon trainers?
"Genga~"

They're all good people~
Gengar, picking its teeth, waved goodbye to the Dragon Trainer family and handed out "friend cards" to everyone.

Of course, even if Gengar teamed up with Tyranitar, Garchomp, two Dragonite, and many other Pokémon and ate to their hearts' content, they still couldn't possibly bankrupt the Dragon Trainer family in one meal.

Unless Gengar eats and takes things at the same time, or eats them for several months in a row.

But instead of eating them out of house and home, they exhausted all the chefs in the dragon trainer family.

We're full.

They even accepted the gift from the dragon trainer family with a sense of "embarrassment".

Jinghe has Dragonite, Cynthia has Garchomp, and Lance and Tsubaki have quite a few "Dragon" Pokémon. The gifts they give are naturally a lot of materials and food that can work on Dragon-type Pokémon, such as some Dragon Scales and Dragon Fangs.

What pleased Jinghe was that there were no stubborn and arrogant trainers who would challenge him arrogantly upon seeing him.

People from large families are generally quite intelligent; there aren't that many fools.

Another thing that made Jinghe happy was that after learning he was looking for the "secret seasoning", the Dragon Tamer family gave him the "secret seasoning" from Daguo Lake.

After all, it came from Big Pot Lake, so the dragon tamer family couldn't possibly be unaware of it.

While I'm also a little curious about the "fusion evolution" of Milion and Roaring Beast, it's good to save some trouble.

In this way, Jinghe has collected all the "secret seasonings" of the Padiya region.

I'll find an opportunity to use it to cook a big meal for my Pokémon and Cynthia!
"Where are you going next?" Jinghe asked before leaving the dragon tamer family.

"Us?" Lance patted Dragonite and laughed, "Of course we're going back to Jinhui Town to continue the battles between the strongest."

After saying that, he asked in return, "And you?"

“We,” Jing He said with a smile, taking Shirona’s hand, “will wander around the Padia region, see the different scenery, and maybe wait until the ‘points tournament’ is over.”

He gave up struggling.

So what if it's at the bottom of the "Master Class" rankings? Even if it's at the bottom, it's still "Master Class".

Instead of playing many ranked matches now, it's better to play one match in the "Master Switch Battle".

He's really figured out math.

“Alright! Then we’ll see you at the ‘Master Tournament’!” A-Du said confidently. The crystallization seemed to have given him even more confidence, completely unaware of the resentful look in Xiao-Chun’s eyes beside him.

While the other couple went out to enjoy the scenery and have fun, my cousin still had to go back to his game.

What a terrible thing to do.
(End of this chapter)