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

The figure was clearly an elf, and judging from its appearance, it was undoubtedly the mysterious elf they had been searching for for many days.

"That elf? How did it get down here?" Cui Yangming was astonished. There were still people guarding the entrance to the ruins. How did this elf manage to break through?

Ye Feng shook his head, indicating that he didn't know: "But I feel like it's preventing us from going through that door."

The mysterious elf showed no sign of backing down in the face of so many people. He kept his body low, bared his teeth, and stared intently at the crowd, constantly emitting warning growls.

Is it guarding this place? A thought flashed through Ye Feng's mind. Could this elf have some connection with the protagonist of the story? Is it his elf?

But why is such a special spirit not depicted in the murals?

"Dr. Ye?" Cui Yangming asked in a low voice.

Since it involved a mysterious spirit, Cui Yangming found it difficult to make a decision. Normally, he would have simply taken action and captured it.

Ye Feng hesitated for a moment, then glanced at Gardevoir. Gardevoir nodded slightly to him, indicating that this Pokémon was not very strong and could be easily captured.

Just as Ye Feng was about to make a move, a small hand grabbed him.

"Xiaoxian?"

"Can you leave it to me?" Ning Xian asked, but her gaze remained fixed on the mysterious elf.

They had already spent a third of their exploration time in the secret realm. Although there was still a lot of time left, no one could guarantee that they would be able to find the mysterious elf.

Unexpectedly, they discovered a ruin, and a mysterious elf, connected to the ruin, appeared before them.

How could Ning Xian let go of such a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity?

Let's try communicating first. If we can peacefully subdue them, that would be best. If not, it's not too late to let Ye Feng take action.

"This..." Ye Feng hesitated.

He didn't know Ning Xian's specific thoughts, but judging from the mysterious elf's behavior, it was very likely that it would suddenly attack, and he was worried that something might happen to Ning Xian.

"It's alright, aren't you right here with me? Besides..." Ning Xian said with a smile, her gaze subtly shifting slightly.

Since Ning Xian had said so, Ye Feng had no reason to object anymore. He gave Cui Yangming a look, and the latter nodded in understanding, leading the others to retreat a considerable distance.

Ye Feng also stepped back a few steps, leaving space for Ning Xian and the mysterious elf, but secretly instructed Gardevoir to be on guard and to use swift and decisive means to subdue the mysterious elf if the opponent made any unusual moves.

"Hello, my name is Ning Xian." Ning Xian smiled, trying to put on a gentle expression, and squatted down to call out softly to the mysterious elf.

The mysterious elf paused for a moment, seemingly sensing that the others' retreating actions meant they weren't particularly hostile. It stopped growling and simply kept its eyes fixed on Gardevoir.

That Pokémon is way too strong for me, I can't beat it, what should I do...?

Ning Xian noticed the mysterious elf's gaze, thought for a moment, and turned to Ye Feng, saying, "Feng, let Gardevoir stay away too, it seems to have scared it."

"But..." Ye Feng was reluctant.

“Ah Feng.” Ning Xian’s tone left no room for argument.

Having finally managed to communicate with this elf face-to-face, Ning Xian was naturally unwilling to give up such an opportunity; at the same time, with her telepathic abilities, she could also sense that although the mysterious elf seemed hostile, it had no intention of killing her.

Based on its actions, Ning Xian boldly guessed that the mysterious elf simply didn't want them to enter that door.

"Okay, I understand." Ye Feng nodded, signaling Gardevoir to continue retreating. As he retreated, he glanced at the shadow behind Ning Xian, a faint blue light flashing in his eyes.

From the shadows behind Ning Xian, a small purple hand peeked out and gave Ye Feng an OK sign.

Due to the angle of their stance and the difference in strength, the mysterious elf did not notice the appearance of the short-armed creature.

As Gardevoir retreated, confirming that the other party had indeed put aside its hostility, the mysterious Pokémon slowly raised its body, no longer adopting a posture ready to attack at any moment, and turned to look at Ning Xian.

"If I'm not mistaken, are you guarding this door?" Ning Xian asked with a smile.

The mysterious elf did not respond, but simply stared coldly at Ning Xian.

However, Ning Xian could sense from its mental fluctuations that she had not guessed wrong.

"Is your former master 'sleeping' inside?" Ning Xian guessed.

Pokémon have varying lifespans, some shorter than cats and dogs, while others can live for thousands of years without dying (like the thousand-year-old Nine-Tailed Fox and the ten-thousand-year-old Wartortle). This mysterious Pokémon, judging from its appearance, is very likely to have the Ghost attribute, so it's understandable that it has a lifespan longer than humans.

A visible sadness flashed in the mysterious elf's eyes, and he slowly nodded.

Chapter 466 The Mysterious Elf's True Form, Past Stories

Ning Xian didn't lower her voice when she spoke, so everyone else heard her clearly and couldn't help but exchange glances.

A hint of hesitation flashed in everyone's eyes.

Although the owner of this place had long since passed away, they originally felt no pressure going in, but the appearance of the mysterious elf changed everything.

In the eyes of trainers, their Pokémon are their closest and most trusted partners, and it wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that they are family.

Even after its own death, the elf faithfully guarded the place where it rested. Who could remain unmoved? Who could bear to destroy all of this?

But some people have doubts.

Judging from the clothing of the person in the mural, he should be Chinese. Chinese people value returning to their roots and being buried in the earth for peace. Why did he choose to be laid to rest in a secret place? Could his family and loved ones accept such an ending?

It won't be one of those clichéd plots about being betrayed and becoming disillusioned with humanity, will it?

While Ye Feng was lost in thought, Ning Xian's communication with the mysterious elf began to progress.

Ning Xian had been studying elves for a long time and knew how to gain their favor. In addition, she could communicate directly with elves using telepathy. It should be noted that telepathy is a direct mental communication, and any thought of lying would be detected by the other party. However, the mysterious elf did not sense any malice from Ning Xian, so it gradually lowered its guard.

Through communication with the mysterious spirit, the identity of the person behind the door is gradually revealed.

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Many years ago, in a poor little village, a baby boy was born, and in the house next door, another baby boy was born.

Then, just like many cliché stories, the two grew up together, and their feelings for each other deepened.

As the two approached adulthood, one chose to take the imperial examination and enter politics, while the other, the master of the mysterious spirit, embarked on a journey with his original companion, the Froggy Frog.

The owner of the mysterious Pokémon battles and grows stronger with his Froakie, gradually transforming from a weak trainer (according to Ye Feng's speculation, this should be an ancient term for trainer before the formal development of Pokémon breeding) into one of the top masters in the country.

Back then, there were no magical things like Poké Balls. The best way to catch Pokémon was to hatch them from eggs and cultivate a bond with them from a young age, or to forcibly capture them using your strength, but the latter carried a higher risk of the Pokémon betraying you.

In addition, the breeding of elves was still in a very primitive stage, so at that time, a tamer would basically only have one or two elves.

This person possessed a Greninja that had evolved to its final stage, as well as an Eevee that he had captured by chance during his journey. At that time, the Eevee was still very weak, and with the powerful Greninja already present, the trainer mostly kept it as a pet.

That's right, the predecessor of the mysterious elf is Eevee.

When Ning Xian heard that the mysterious Pokémon evolved from Eevee, she was incredibly excited. She had actually found a new evolutionary form of Eevee.

Over time, the trainer and Greninja developed a strong bond, eventually understanding each other without needing to speak. The trainer and Greninja became like a single entity.

In a desperate situation, Greninja and its trainer unintentionally reached a state of perfect harmony, and Greninja suddenly evolved, using its enhanced strength to resolve the crisis.

Soon, the tamer, with the help of the Greninja frog that could evolve again, became one of the two strongest people in the entire country.

But geniuses always encounter various tribulations, and threats begin to slowly approach them.

War has broken out.

Neighboring countries coveted the fertile land resources of the Beast Tamer Nation and joined forces with other countries to attack, conquering most of its territory in a very short time.

To defend their country, the animal tamer resolutely stepped onto the battlefield, using the Greninja's powerful strength to sweep away the enemy army and quickly reclaim the territory.

Unfortunately, as the war progressed, the animal trainers also encountered a huge problem—their achievements threatened the master's authority.

The king was wary of the beast tamer's powerful strength and rising prestige, fearing that he would seize power and usurp the throne. In addition, the territory had been reclaimed and the enemy country had been defeated and could not be raised. The king began to allow his treacherous ministers to persecute the beast tamer.

In the final crucial battle, the tamer was betrayed and nearly died, only managing to escape thanks to Greninja's formidable strength.

Although he survived, he never expected that after finally returning, he would find himself branded a traitor for deserting his post and becoming a wanted criminal.

In order to clear his name and because he still trusted the country, the trainer did not resist and was taken back to the capital despite his injuries. However, Greninja and Eevee mysteriously disappeared.

However, he never expected that instead of being exonerated for treason, he would be charged with a series of fabricated crimes.

However, what he least expected was that all of this was orchestrated by his former friend, the partner he grew up with.

When confronted by the animal trainer, the former companion simply smiled dismissively: "People can change."

The traitorous companion forced the tamer to reveal the whereabouts of Greninja and the secrets of its evolution. Only then did the tamer realize that this was his true purpose.

According to the mysterious elf, Eevee, this country has mastered the method of evolving using a tool, but such a tool is extremely rare, and there is only one in the entire country.

Therefore, Greninja's ability to evolve without the aid of tools has long attracted the covetous eyes of countless people, but no one has dared to make a move because they are wary of the strength and reputation of the Beast Tamers.

But things are different now. The animal trainers are now accused of treason, and they can be dealt with however they want.

What followed was a barrage of torture, but the animal trainer refused to yield and endured it all. In the end, on the verge of death, he was forced to press his fingerprint onto a confession.

Unable to uncover the secrets of evolution, the companions devised a plan: to publicly execute the tamer in order to lure out the mysteriously missing Greninja.

On the day of the execution, dark clouds gathered and torrential rain poured down, as if even the heavens were weeping for the injustice suffered by the animal trainer.

Just as his traitorous companions had predicted, Greninja appeared at the execution ground.

But the execution ground was not so easy to raid, especially for a "traitor to the country" like the executioner. His companions were already prepared, and Greninja was surrounded as soon as it appeared. The traitor's companions even led the attack on Greninja.

To the tamer's despair, his traitorous companion somehow managed to summon the royal advisor and his fire-breathing dragon for help.

The Imperial Advisor is on par with the Beast Tamer, and they are widely recognized as the two strongest figures in the country.

Greninja, despite its overwhelming strength, eventually succumbed to the combined power of Charizard and eventually couldn't hold on any longer.

The tamer was heartbroken. He knew that after this battle, he could never clear his name of treason. He didn't care if he died, but he couldn't bear to watch Greninja go to its death with him.