I haven't decided on a name for my Pokémon trainer yet.

The subsequent achievements, though few in number, were of exceptional quality! Whether it was Mega Evolution or Z-Moves, they were all top-tier research results.

"Uh..." Ye Feng choked, and facing his teacher, he could only shrink back and dare not refute.

“How about this,” Deng Ruizhe said, turning around in circles with his hands behind his back. “I’ll put your name down first. I can help you recruit people gradually. You can also post on the researcher forum and see if anyone is willing to join.”

"Okay." Ye Feng scratched his head, feeling a bit of a headache.

However, since his teacher had spoken, he naturally had no reason not to obey, especially since Deng Ruizhe's request was for his own good.

Deng Ruizhe nodded in satisfaction and waved Ye Feng out.

He turned around, sat down, took out his phone, and started editing a message, calling a few old friends.

"Old Qi, it seems like you've finished several research projects recently? Could you assign me a few research fellows? My student is planning to start a research institute."

"Old Mu, shouldn't you return the interns I borrowed from you last time?"

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A series of messages were sent out.

Those who received the message were all taken aback: Old Deng's student wanted to apply to establish a research institute? Which student? A PhD?

Oh, isn't that Ye Feng?

Almost everyone immediately became interested and started asking Deng Ruizhe about it.

Although I had heard of this name, I was usually too busy to pay attention to it. But since Deng Ruizhe needed to talk to them, I thought I'd take the opportunity to find out more.

Deng Ruizhe was busy helping Ye Feng recruit people, and Ye Feng himself was not idle either.

I posted several job openings on the researcher forum, including everything from interns to senior researchers. As for how many people I can recruit, I'll have to wait for a reply.

Chapter 460 Heading to Capture the Mysterious Spirit

Let's put the research institute matter aside for now. Deng Ruizhe will help with that, so Ye Feng doesn't need to worry about it too much.

After waiting for a few days, the protection team that the association had requested for Ye Feng arrived.

The protection team consists of 20 people: 5 advanced trainers and 15 intermediate trainers. At least half of the intermediate trainers already have one or two advanced trainers.

This is a very strong team, and with Ye Feng, a semi-master-level trainer, leading the team, they are capable of exploring even S-rank secret realms.

Following the association's orders, 20 trainers arrived in a city near the secret realm to await further instructions.

The next day, Ye Feng, along with Ning Xian and Bai Siyu, found the team and rejoined them.

"Dr. Ye, I've long admired your name!" The leader of the group was a man in his thirties with a square face, sharp eyes, and a resolute and composed demeanor. As soon as he saw Ye Feng, he warmly came up to shake hands.

"Hello, may I ask..." Ye Feng asked tentatively.

“Hey, look at me,” the man patted his head and laughed, “My name is Cui Yangming, and I’m the captain of this protection team.”

"Hello, I'm Ye Feng," Ye Feng said.

Even though the other person knows my name, I still have to say it again when I formally introduce myself.

"I know, I know," Cui Yangming said with a smile, looking behind Ye Feng, "These two are the people we're supposed to protect this time?"

Although the protection commission was applied for in Ye Feng's name, the main person in charge of the research project was Ning Xian, and the assistant was Bai Siyu. This was clearly stated in the application form, and Cui Yangming, as the team leader, naturally knew this.

"Yes, my name is Ning Xian, and this is my assistant, Bai Siyu." Ning Xian walked up and politely introduced herself and her assistant.

“I understand.” Cui Yangming nodded, then looked at Ye Feng. “Dr. Ye, there is something I need to explain in advance.”

Seeing Cui Yangming's serious expression, Ye Feng straightened up and said, "Please speak."

"Although you are a professor, and your strength as a trainer may be even greater than mine..." The college league is an open competition, and the match videos will be uploaded to the official website after the competition ends. Therefore, Cui Yangming has a general understanding of Ye Feng's strength, which is far superior to his own.

"But a secret realm is not like a competition, especially an undeveloped one. You can't predict what will happen inside, so I hope that once we're inside, the three of you will follow my orders... Of course, I won't stop you from doing anything related to research, and I will do my best to cooperate with you."

Ye Feng thought for a moment and nodded heavily: "No problem. Although I am the team leader this time, Captain Cui is more experienced in how to explore once we are inside. I will listen to you."

Although he had experienced quite a few secret realms and even battled legendary Pokémon in their incomplete states, when it came to exploring and developing secret realms, he was no match for these dedicated trainers who had protected them. They had probably experienced more secret realms than Ye Feng had ever seen a Pokémon.

"That's good. Thank you very much for your cooperation, Dr. Ye." Cui Yangming breathed a sigh of relief.

Ye Feng has a great reputation, and he has a doctorate and achievements in the university league. These 20 people did not underestimate Ye Feng at all, and even respected him quite a bit. However, as outsiders, they did not know what kind of person he was, despite his great reputation.

I originally thought that someone so young and accomplished must be arrogant and unwilling to listen to me, and might even give me a cold shoulder: "You think you can do this?" I didn't expect Ye Feng to be so polite and easy to talk to.

Cui Yangming was relieved. This time, the team was well-staffed and led by Ye Feng, so he figured they wouldn't encounter any danger.

He was thinking that once this mission was over, he would go back to celebrate his daughter's birthday.

After speaking with Ye Feng, Cui Yangming returned to the front of the group, clapped his hands, and said, "Alright everyone, we're all here. Pack your bags and we'll set off immediately."

"Yes!" Everyone agreed and began packing their things quickly.

Watching these people's skilled, fast yet orderly movements, Ye Feng nodded slightly. They all seemed to be very experienced trainers. The association had assigned him some good people.

What Ye Feng didn't know was that such a large-scale personnel reshuffle must have required the approval of the General Manager himself.

With Gu Yangzhou present, the personnel he sent were certainly not just anyone; they were all carefully selected elites. Leaving aside the 15 intermediate trainers, any one of the 5 advanced trainers could be the backbone of a small team.

This shows how much Gu Yangzhou values ​​Ye Feng.

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Guided by the information provided by Ning Xian and the association, the group arrived at the location of the secret realm.

Unlike the developed secret realms, the entrances to the undeveloped secret realms are all sealed off. It takes some time to open them, so the group disperses to chat or enjoy the scenery, slowly passing the time.

"Dr. Ye." Cui Yangming walked up to Ye Feng and greeted him.

"Captain Cui, you don't need to be so polite." Ye Feng felt uncomfortable with Cui Yangming calling him "Doctor" so often and couldn't help but say, "Just call me by my name."

“This…” Cui Yangming was a little embarrassed.

Although Ye Feng is young, his doctorate is not to be faked. Doctors are very valuable talents in the country, not to mention Ye Feng's semi-master level strength. Cui Yangming dared not be too casual.

"Brother Cui?" Seeing Cui Yangming's dilemma, Ye Feng was the first to speak.

Cui Yangming looks to be in his early thirties, so calling him "uncle" would make him seem too old; calling him "elder brother" would be much more appropriate.

Cui Yangming was taken aback for a moment, then laughed: "Since Brother Ye has put it that way, I won't stand on ceremony."

Ye Feng opened his mouth. Although Brother Ye sounded strange to him, he was at least much closer to him than the Doctor, so he stopped objecting.

Unexpectedly, Cui Yangming, who seemed so composed, was actually quite forthright.

"Brother Ye, what exactly is in this secret realm that makes you want to personally go there?" Cui Yangming asked.

Although the mission list stated that the goal was to capture a Pokémon that had never appeared before, Cui Yangming was very curious about what kind of Pokémon would warrant a professor personally taking action.

Ye Feng, of course, wouldn't say that he came for his girlfriend. He said, "That's a special Pokémon that can command a large number of Pokémon. Based on the information we have so far, it may have the Ghost type and special attack moves that are good at ranged attacks. Moreover, we have reason to suspect that it is a brand new evolution of Eevee."

"Eevee's new evolution?" Cui Yangming's eyes widened in surprise. "How strong is it?"

"Hmm, it's hard to say. It seems he hasn't reached the master level yet, and we don't know how much potential he has for growth," Ye Feng said after thinking for a moment.

"Is that so..." Cui Yangming pondered.

He didn't have any particular thoughts about this special Pokémon; as a seasoned guild trainer, he wouldn't have such ideas.

What Cui Yangming was concerned about was whether the ability to command spirits would hinder their operation.

Chapter 461 Entering the Secret Realm, Beginning the Search for the Mysterious Spirit

"Alright, the exit is open." Ning Xian opened the entrance to the secret realm without having to wait long.

Without an elf who has mastered the Aura Sealing Technique, the only way to open the secret realm is to rely on conventional equipment to slowly analyze spatial fluctuations and find a weak point before a passage can be opened.

If the secret realm has already been developed, the association will use waveguide sealing technology to create a key-like device that allows free entry and exit from a fixed location.

"Everyone, prepare for battle. According to the information, we may be attacked by elves as soon as we enter the secret realm," Cui Yangming reminded everyone.

Before he arrived, he had done his homework and memorized all the information he had gathered.

Everyone nodded in agreement.

"Xiao Xian, you two don't leave my side, I'll protect you." Ye Feng pulled Ning Xian to his side and nodded to Bai Siyu.

Ning Xian clung tightly to Ye Feng, and Bai Siyu obediently moved closer as well.

Seeing that everyone was ready, Cui Yangming waved his hand and said, "Go in!"

In order, Cui Yangming led the way, followed by three advanced trainers, then Ye Feng and his group of three, then 15 intermediate trainers, and finally the last advanced trainer walked at the very end.

Everyone was holding a Poké Ball.

The group filed in and successfully entered the secret realm, immediately sending out their respective spirits.

However, the anticipated attack did not occur.

"Looks like nothing unexpected happened," one trainer said with a sigh of relief.

Ye Feng raised an eyebrow. Would saying something like this at a time like this cause trouble?

Sure enough, before they could even observe their surroundings, they felt a violent tremor.

"Alert!" Cui Yangming shouted.

Everyone simultaneously assumed a fighting stance.