Trainer? I'm just an ordinary hot spring owner.

"That's not what I'm talking about. Look at the content! The content!!"

"Contents..." Ma Ruiyin stretched his head to look at Kukui's phone, which contained a picture of a lampstand.

"Oh...it looks like an antique." Ma Ruiyin pinched his chin and said hesitantly.

What's going on? Why would Kukui give me a picture of an antique? And the bottom of this lamp looks like it was pulled down by brute force. Could it be that...

“Yes, this is something a friend of mine asked me to help sell.”

"You got into trouble again and took it from someone else's house?"

Kukui and Ma Ruiyin's voices sounded almost at the same time, but the answers they guessed were completely different.

Dr. Kukui used: We have been good friends for so many years. Is this the image of me in your mind? I really misjudged you. Looking at Ma Ruiyin with an accusing look, Lao Ma raised his hands to signal the other party to calm down.

"Sorry, sorry, go on, what's the matter with helping with the sales?"

"Here's the thing. I met a kid by chance before. His family is in a difficult situation. He wants to sell this thing to support his daily life..."

"Wait, wait a moment," Ma Ruiyin stopped Dr. Kukui's explanation.

"You mean, the child's family situation is rather difficult, right?" Ma Ruiyin discovered the highlight.

"Yes"

"So, this thing is an antique, right?"

"Yes"

"Then why is this thing in his hands? Have you investigated the origin of this antique? What if it is something lost by someone else?"

Compared to Kukui, Ma Ruiyin was more thoughtful. Before selling it, the origin of this strange antique is more worthy of investigation.

Dr. Kukui was not in a hurry. "Ah, I can explain this matter. It's like this."

Dr. Kukui then told Ma Ruiyin the story of Jiang Cheng, and how he took over the hot spring parlor from his parents after both of his parents died, and had to temporarily put aside his dream of becoming a Pokémon trainer, and inherited his parents' wishes to run the hot spring parlor.

I always feel like there are more and more strange things.

"I see... So, this thing is most likely a decoration in the hot springs. The kid thinks it must be valuable, so he asked you to help sell it so that he can support his daily life?"

Because Ma Rui was infected by Kukui's Dihua virus, he automatically helped to fill in the remaining unreasonable parts.

"That's right!"

"Okay..." Ma Rui scratched his messy white fur in distress: "I don't really understand these things... By the way, where is the address of that little guy?"

“In the quiet city of Maglie”

"Marie Jing City..." Ma Ruiyin looked up at the sky, as if he suddenly remembered something: "Come to think of it, there is a captain from Marie Jing City... I remember her name is Aserola?"

"The library in Maliejing City belongs to her family. You can go ask her. She should know more about these things."

Dr. Kukui was already beaming with joy: "Yes! Acerola, she is from the city of Malie! Why didn't I think of that? I spent a lot of time looking for her on Melemele Island! Haha, Lao Ma, you are so smart! You are worthy of being my best friend!!"

"You're welcome, Royal Masked Man~" Ma Ruiyin waved his hand weakly.

"If there's nothing else, let's get going quickly. I still need to catch up on some sleep... haah... I'm so sleepy."

"Actually, there's one more thing I need to trouble you with..." Kukui smiled sheepishly.

"Anything else? Tell me now."

"That is... can you ask your brother to help get a Rotom Pokédex for that kid? After all, as a trainer in the League, how can you not have a Pokédex?"

"You really care about this..." Ma Ruiyin sighed.

"Of course, Alola, we must have our own league! For this, every trainer is invaluable! As long as I can do it, I will do it! You know me, old horse!"

"I'm really defeated by you... I will talk to my cousin, it shouldn't be a big problem, but I do have a condition."

"You said, as long as I can do it"

"Don't be so nervous, it's not a big deal." Ma Ruiyin waved his hand: "It's just... If the child you are talking about is really as talented as you say, then if there is a chance, take my cousin to meet him."

"Old Ma..."

"Hahaha, what's the matter? You are the only one allowed to train the next generation, but I am not allowed to train my cousin?" When mentioning his cousin, Ma Ruiyin's eyes softened a lot.

"That child is a genius, but he lacks the ability to communicate with others. If possible, I would like to ask his peers to help him. Maybe there will be some changes."

Chapter 59: All the wise men have arrived

Marein's cousin Mamane is a genius. He has shown his amazing talent in mechanical development and control since he was a child. He has developed many practical machines, especially in the research of Rotom machines.

Rotom used to be just a little Karami with electric and ghost attributes. He used his body made of ions to sneak into various machines. He loved to use them as his body to play pranks and scare people, and was famous for this.

Mamane made an invention that completely changed Rotom's life - he created a special engine in various household appliances that could hold Rotom and charge the appliances.

Especially after the washing machine, fire machine, ice machine, and grass machine, the major invention specially made by Hitron: Rotom Illustrated Book, has become the last piece of the championship puzzle.

With the emergence of this technology, Rotom is no longer the mischievous boy in the Forest Mansion, but has officially begun to integrate into human society and become an indispensable partner for trainers.

After that, new uses were developed, including Rotom Bicycle, Rotom Drone, Rotom Phone, etc.

If there is any character in Alola who is to be written into the history books, then Mamane will definitely occupy a considerable page and have a striking title: He changed Rotom.

However, no one is perfect. Although Mamane is talented, she is extremely shy and not used to interacting with outsiders. She is relatively smooth when chatting with her brother Ma Ruiyin, but if she meets outsiders, Mamane will be very restrained, avoiding people's eyes, and being entangled and nervous and afraid to speak. She is so worried about gains and losses that she even forgets what she was thinking.

Ma Ruiyin is very proud of his cousin. He believes that Mamane's talent is far superior to his own and trains him as his successor, who may even be better than himself.

But if this is the case, Mamane's shy and introverted personality will be a bit of a problem. On Alola, an island full of E-people, if you want to be one of the Four Heavenly Kings, you have to show up in public, and such a personality is not acceptable.

Although Ma Ruiyin wanted to change Mamane, how could the character formed over the years be changed so easily? Ma Ruiyin was troubled by this.

Just then, Dr. Kukui came to see him, and Ma Ruiyin wanted to entrust him with the task.

Although he has been working hard to undermine Dr. Kukui, he has to admit that his old friend is much more educated than himself.

It just so happened that I heard that this good friend actually took a fancy to a little guy and even asked me for something like the Rotom Pokémon.

The Rotom Pokémon is not something that can be found everywhere. This invention from Mamane has only recently been released. In addition, the number of Rotoms is currently very small, so it can be said that there are less than three in the entire Alola.

Kukui told him something like this, which meant that Kukui was really interested in that child.

In this case, if you want to drive away one sheep or let two sheep go, you might as well let your child go along. From Kukui's words, he is a strong child with a tragic fate but always striving forward. Such a person will surely have a little influence on Mamane, right?

"Don't worry, I will definitely make your cousin fall in love with fighting!" Kukui raised his thumb confidently.

"It just so happens that I am going to take my assistant to his place. Why not go together today?"

"Ah? So fast?" Ma Ruiyin was a little caught off guard. Aren't you too decisive? Are you really going to do it right away?

"Hahahahahaha, forming an alliance can't wait even a day! I want to go faster and faster, so that the people of Alola can experience the joy of Pokémon battling." Professor Kukui clenched his fist lightly. His will was stronger than his body at this moment.

Ma Ruiyin held his forehead and said, "I really lost to you...Okay, I will go to my cousin to explain it immediately."

"Okay! Then I'll go find Captain Acero and deal with the lighthouse first!"

"Oh, come on, Royal Masked Man"

"I told you not to call me that in public, Lao Ma!!"

.......

"Oh... this is... very interesting..."

In the quiet city of Malie, a little girl with kitten lips and a small bun on her dark purple hair, wearing a Mimikyu painted leather jacket and a golden armlet, is studying the picture sent by Dr. Kukui carefully. Her two little feet are swaying below, and her white jade toes are slightly curled up in the small sandals, like a row of pearls.

Professor Kukui sat across the table with a serious expression, and next to him, Liliae tightly grasped the strap of her large backpack and looked around anxiously.

Liliae loved reading very much. She had countless books to read at home. She was very happy to come to such a large library, but at the moment she did not dare to leave Professor Kukui too far away.

Perhaps it was intuitive reason, she always felt that there was something in the library.

She didn't know why Dr. Kukui brought her here. Dr. Kukui just said that he helped her find a place to live and a place to work. But, if the new place of work is here...

Liliae was a little scared, but she didn't dare to raise any objections, which made her feel conflicted and uneasy.

"How is it?" Dr. Kukui's voice trembled a little due to nervousness.

"Well, this thing is incredible. Where did you find it?"

Acelora didn't say it directly, but you can tell from her expression that, my dear, you are very open-minded.

"This is...a friend of mine gave it to me to resell. I'm not sure about its exact origin." Previously, he was trying to fool his old friend, but now in front of professionals, Kukui didn't dare to say anything, for fear of affecting the value of the lampstand and causing Jiang Cheng to suffer losses.

"Hmm... Hmm..." Aselola closed her eyes and nodded with an expression like a senior. However, the four-leaf clover on her bun swayed slightly, and her upturned cat-like mouth completely destroyed her seriousness.

"You found me, so you found the right person. If it were someone else, it would just be an ordinary antique. But, for me, this lamp is very important. But for the details, I have to see the real thing and take a closer look before I can decide."

"Of course, no problem. I wonder if it's convenient for you tomorrow? As it happens, the owner of this thing is in Malie Jing City. I can take you there directly."

"Oh? There is such a thing. No problem. I will go with you tomorrow!"

Jiang Cheng didn't know that in just one day, Dr. Kukui had already made all the arrangements for him.

Chapter 60: Educating Good and Bad Stars

"It's our first meeting, good or bad star, or maybe we can't say it's our first meeting"

Outside the Elf Center, Jiang Cheng released the Good and Bad Star and squatted down to look at it.

"Good and Bad!" Obviously, the Good and Bad Star who was forcibly subdued had entered the rebellious period just like 369. He did not have a good face towards Jiang Cheng who beat him up.

"Don't be so angry. I came to you this time because I have great news to tell you."

Jiang Cheng didn't take it seriously. After being captured by a Poké Ball, in most cases, the Pokémon would no longer show obvious hostility towards the trainer. This little guy was just throwing a tantrum.

What's more, Zhen Yifa is always by his side.

I have the wings of a general, who dares to hurt me? Who can hurt me?

"good or bad"

Great news?

Good and Bad Star looked at Jiang Cheng doubtfully, and indeed his attitude softened a lot. These Pokémon were really easy to fool. There seemed to be no word "lie" in their world. It was so pure.

"Yes, first of all, Good and Bad Star is now a member of my aquarium. You don't have to worry about the threat of the molar fish outside."

The molarfish is a brightly colored top predator of coral reefs with pink, purple, yellow and light blue patterns. It has a purple protrusion on its head, from which it releases powerful spiritual powers.

Inside its thick lips are a set of steel teeth that can bite open the shells of pearl oysters and cut off the poisonous stingers of the Good and Bad Star. The stingers of the Good and Bad Star cannot even penetrate the thick skin of the opponent, especially since it has a certain amount of mental power.

Just like the Sun Coral is almost unable to resist the Good and Bad Star, the Good and Bad Star basically loses more than it wins when it encounters the Toothfish. This fish is widely loved and used by members of the Diving Association and beach lifeguards. It is mainly used as a near-shore defense line to prevent overly dangerous water Pokémon from approaching the shore.

"Good, Bad" Good, Bad Star instantly put on a face of a Longmen police inspector and said, "What a joke, I don't have to worry about the threat of the tooth-grinding colorful fish, okay!"

Generally speaking, the survival of different-colored Pokémon in the wild is very worrying, but the good and bad stars in the Alola region are not among them.

Here, the different-colored good and bad stars are actually the dominant species.

The orange-pink body color allows them to easily blend in with the sun coral population, eating their favorite sun coral branches while also using it as a protective color. Sun coral is not on the menu of the molar fish.

For the Good and Bad Stars, the survival pressure that Jiang Cheng mentioned is basically non-existent, so naturally there is no surprise.

Seeing the other party's mediocre reaction, Jiang Cheng reluctantly released the second piece of good news: "Secondly, the good and bad stars don't need to attack the sun coral anymore, and they can get the branches of the sun coral from me to eat. How about that? This is always good news, right?"

As Jiang Cheng spoke, he took out a branch of sun coral from his arms and waved it towards the Good and Bad Star.

The branches of sun corals actually fall off very frequently. Thanks to their strong regeneration ability, if the branches of sun corals are cut off by external force, they can grow back in just one day. Even if there are no external factors, sun corals will renew their branches in a cycle of three days.

The branches that grow again after falling off will be longer, bigger and more beautiful.

These fallen branches will be picked up and processed into various craft decorations.

These little guys in the hot spring hall have already experienced molting. Jiang Cheng asked Magikarp to collect all these branches as bargaining chips to tempt the good and bad stars.