What should I do if my pet loves watching anime?

"Explain what?" Gu Beiri asked calmly. "Explain why we were able to come out alive?"

Or could you explain why we deviated from your "booked route"?

Zhao Wumian's eyes were sharp as knives: "You know what I'm talking about. That heart of the forest is not a place you should go, or rather, it's not a place you would go."

You should leave the forest by heading southeast.

Why did the signal drop? What happened to you?

Gu Beiri remained silent for a few seconds, without answering directly. Instead, he gently placed the package in his arms on the table next to him and carefully lifted a corner of it.

A bright green eggshell, gleaming with a special energy-like luster, was revealed.

Zhao Wumian's pupils suddenly contracted.

As a seasoned investigator, he recognized it almost immediately.

Scyther eggs!

Moreover, judging from its color and texture, its parentage is definitely extraordinary!

"This is the local specialty you were talking about?"

"I suppose so." Gu Beiri gently stroked the eggshell. "It was entrusted to me by... a friend from the forest."

He made no mention of Dream Eclipse, nor of Sherabbi.

Some things are better known to as few people as possible.

Zhao Wumian stared at the egg, then looked at Gu Beiri with a very complicated expression.

He could sense the powerful vitality and potential of the egg, and he could also imagine what kind of opportunity or what level of recognition would be needed to obtain such an egg as a gift.

What exactly did this kid experience in that forest, which even the investigation department considered a daunting place?

"What happened to Su Wenya's injury?" Zhao Wumian changed the subject and looked at the hospital bed.

"She was ambushed by Arbok and poisoned, but she treated herself," Gu Beiri said succinctly. "The treatment at the Pokémon Center was timely, and she's out of danger but needs rest."

Zhao Wumian nodded and gestured to the accompanying doctor.

The doctor immediately stepped forward, gently woke Su Wenya, and began a more professional examination and evaluation.

Zhao Wumian pulled up a chair and sat down opposite Gu Beiri, looking at him with a deep gaze:

"Now, tell me. What happened from the time you went in until you came out? I need to know everything."

His tone was no longer accusatory, but rather carried a serious, businesslike air.

Gu Beiri knew that this was both a report and an investigation.

He didn't hide anything, from the initial pursuit by Spearow, to encountering the Orb-weaver and evolving into a Woolfollicle, to being besieged by a swarm of Zubats, to finding shelter in the face of the Eclipse, and finally the battle and entrustment with the Scyther...

His narration was clear and objective, highlighting the battle process, decision-making process, and the dangers encountered, but he only briefly mentioned the deeper dialogue between Mengmengshi and Celebi.

It was only mentioned that he received guidance and help from a powerful psychic-type Pokémon.

Zhao Wumian listened quietly, his fingers tapping lightly on his knees, a habitual gesture he made when he was thinking.

When he heard that Flymeg had evolved and fought against Finch alone, unleashed its power in a swarm of Zubats, and battled a swarm of Scyther that was suppressing its strength, his eyes flashed with undisguised surprise and admiration.

The growth rate of this kid and that fluffy sheep is simply astonishing.

When he heard about the origin of the flying mantis egg, he fell into a long silence.

He looked at Gu Beiri, his eyes filled with complex emotions: "Do you know how lucky you are to have gotten out of here alive?"

"I know," Gu Beiri readily admitted. "Without your protection, we might have already died at the hands of the supersonic bat swarm or something else."

"But luck is also part of strength." Zhao Wumian suddenly changed the subject, his tone carrying a strange meaning.

"Especially in the wild, encountering a powerful being willing to offer shelter is itself a demonstration of ability."

He stood up, walked to the window, and turned his back to Gu Beiri:

"Although there was an unexpected incident, the result... exceeded expectations."

Not only did you survive, but you also experienced unimaginable growth and opportunities.

He turned around, his gaze falling on the emerald green egg: "What do you plan to do with this egg?"

"Hatch it, nurture it, and fulfill my promise to its father," Gu Beiri answered without hesitation.

"Okay." Zhao Wumian nodded. "I'll take care of the relevant procedures and registrations when we get back."

Scyther is an exceptionally good Pokémon with enormous potential; train it well.

He paused, his tone turning serious again: "However, regarding everything that happened in the forest, especially the true origin of this egg, do not mention it to anyone except me. This is an order, and it's for your safety."

"Understood." Gu Beiri nodded.

He understood what Zhao Wumian meant.

Revealing the origin of the egg indirectly reveals the location of Mengmengshi.

Although he didn't think that anyone who coveted the Scythe posed any threat to Dream Eclipse.

At this moment, the doctor walked over and whispered to Zhao Wumian, "Captain Zhao, Miss Su's condition is no longer serious. The main issues are weakness from blood loss and poisoning, as well as energy depletion. She needs to rest for about a week. The treatment at the Elf Center has been very effective."

Zhao Wumian nodded and looked at Su Wenya, who had already woken up.

Su Wenya leaned against the headboard, nodded slightly to him, her eyes calm, without complaint or lingering fear, only the composure that comes from having experienced life and death.

"Get ready, we're heading back to Linhai in half an hour," Zhao Wumian instructed. "Gu Beiri, go settle the bill at the Pokémon Center and give me the bill. Su Wenya, are you ready to go?"

"Okay," Su Wenya replied softly, slowly getting out of bed with the doctor's help.

Gu Beiri went to the front desk to pay the bill, and it was indeed a considerable sum.

However, when Zhao Wumian received the bill, he didn't even frown and paid it off by swiping his card.

Half an hour later, the group boarded the helicopter.

The propellers roared again, and the helicopter took off, carrying the two survivors, an egg carrying their entrustment, and their utter exhaustion, flying towards Linhai City.

Inside the cabin, Zhao Wumian looked at the mountains and forests rushing past the window, then glanced at Gu Beiri, who was resting with his eyes closed, and the package he was carefully holding in his arms. His expression shifted, but finally settled into a deep calm.

This unexpected event allowed him to see more of these two young people.

Resilience, resourcefulness, potential, and that elusive luck.

Project Deep Blue...

The roar of helicopters filled Zhao Wumian's ears, while the tranquility of that distant ruin filled his heart.

That's it.

Ultimately, it's something they need to know.

Let's tell them after Gu Beiri finishes the youth competition.

Zhao Wumian was lost in thought, but Gu Beiri wasn't thinking that much; he was looking at the Scyther's stats.

[Pokémon: Scyther]

[Attribute: Insect + Flying]

【Characteristics: Technical Expert】

[Potential: A-]

We can't see the rest yet, but just looking at the potential alone is surprising enough.