Elf Trader: My trump card is the Light/Dark Mantis.

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Chapter 28: Could it be... Team Rocket?

Soon, Professor Oak's somewhat frantic exclamations echoed from the research lab of the Celadon City Gym!

"These two kinds of spirits..."

"It's completely different from the Pokémon ecosystem we know!"

"If we categorize them according to egg groups..."

"They should all be undiscovered groups."

"I never expected this! I really never expected this!"

"I'm so glad I was able to participate in such a discovery in my lifetime!"

Professor Oak was extremely surprised!

He felt that he had greatly underestimated these two elves at the beginning!

Based on the results of various blood draws and sampling.

Although Dingding and Cactus are also a type of Pokémon, their genetic makeup is very strange and very different from ordinary Grass-type Pokémon!

Lijia, on the other hand, spoke in a gentle tone.

"Please continue your research here. I'll go get you a cup of tea."

"No rush, no rush."

Professor Oak interrupted her and then asked a question.

"Lijia, where did you get these two elves?"

"My initial assessment is that Dingding and the cactus don't seem to be the kind of elf races that could naturally form in the regions under the Alliance."

His tone was also uncertain.

But actually, that's not wrong.

The cactus and Dingding live on a planet with a thin atmosphere and extremely strong cosmic radiation...

The difference between them and Grass-type Pokémon in the Pokémon world becomes clear after a little research!

Lijia didn't try to hide anything; she and Xiaolan had a good relationship.

But after the transaction was completed, the latter specifically told Lijia to remember to help promote the store.

Therefore, this Celadon City Gym Leader recounted to Professor Oak in detail how, a few days prior, he had been lured by Blue into a shop on the black market that claimed to have a constant supply of undiscovered Pokémon, only to be ripped off...

In short, it cost 2,600 million to buy Ding Ding and the degenerate form of the cactus.

Although it now seems that the Pokémon sold by Manager Jiang has good aptitude and talent, Rika still feels that the other party is a bit unscrupulous...

Professor Oak's expression gradually became serious after hearing this.

black market!

The underground of Rainbow City!

That's closely related to the Rockets!

Moreover, a steady stream of undiscovered sprites...

So confident?

However, undiscovered spirits only exist in some corner of the world, and their numbers are not infinite.

How can you say it's a continuous stream?

Could it be...

These two elves are not simply naturally formed creatures!

It was created by the Rockets using gene modulation technology!

Does that mean the Rockets are doing something immoral again?

If it's artificially created, then it's indeed possible to keep producing undiscovered Pokémon!

As for why it's being sold externally...

Perhaps this is a provocation against the alliance!

Professor Oak's face instantly turned ugly!

He didn't have such a deep prejudice against the Rockets back then, and he even had some admiration for that Sakaki.

But ever since Team Rocket got involved in creating genetically modified Pokémon, even producing uncontrollable creatures like Mewtwo…

Dr. Oak firmly believes that this technology is full of evil!

If Dingding and the cactus really are related to Team Rocket...

I wonder how much trouble this time will cause!

Fortunately, Lijia quickly added a sentence.

"That shop doesn't seem to be a permanent establishment in the black market. It's just that they temporarily rented a shop here in the black market to facilitate their transactions with me."

"If you want to find that store manager Jiang, you'll need Xiao Lan to act as an intermediary."

"Is that Little Blue from Pallet Town?"

Professor Oak quickly asked.

Lijia gave an affirmative answer.

"Yes, it's the little blue from Zhenxin Town that you recommended and vouched for before."

Professor Oak's previously serious mood suddenly relaxed.

"I see."

"Are Xiao Lan and that store manager Jiang partners...?"

"Then, it shouldn't be a big problem."

He didn't know anything about that store manager, Jiang.

But Da Mu knew Xiao Lan's temperament.

Although he's a bit cunning and has tricked Ash and Gary, he's essentially a good kid...

Her early experiences made her somewhat wary of others, and she had an overly strong sense of self-protection.

"Xiao Lan's personality is hard to fool; she has a good relationship with that store manager, Jiang."

"He's probably not a bad person."

"That's good, that's good!"

Professor Oak breathed a sigh of relief. His main concern was that if Manager Jiang was indeed a member of Team Rocket, then his so-called undiscovered Pokémon would likely be subjected to extremely cruel experiments!

Now it seems that Jiang Gu may simply have mastered some kind of channel to find undiscovered Pokémon.

"Okay, I'll contact Xiao Lan right away!"

Professor Oak made a quick decision.

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Chapter 29: The Second Deal, Delivered to Our Doorstep?

"Got it, Doctor."

"Are you looking to purchase undiscovered Pokémon from Manager Jiang through me?"

"No problem, Manager Jiang has informed me."

"He does have a few very interesting Pokémon, which are Flying-type but have special moves similar to Ghost-type Pokémon."

"Yes, that's right."

"However, Manager Jiang does not wish to meet with you."

"If you need to make a trade, I will bring an elf with me to meet you."

At this moment, at the base in Nibi City.

While stroking the forehead of Casey, whom she called Xiao Kai, Xiao Lan communicated with Professor Oak.

The girl's meaning was also very clear.

If you want to obtain an undiscovered Pokémon, Blue will trade on behalf of Jiang Gu.

Meanwhile, in the Celadon City Gym...

Professor Oak thought about it for a moment and then readily agreed to the request.

As one of the alliance's veterans, he could fully understand the concerns of the mysterious store manager, Jiang.

Even in the Pokémon League, a place that provides countless benefits to society and seems to be a collection of truth, goodness, and beauty, there are many dark sides hidden within...

It's understandable that Manager Jiang, who possesses the ability to find undiscovered Pokémon, is unwilling to reveal himself.

Anyway...