Pokémon: The Genetic Researcher Just Wants to Slack Off.

Furthermore, Natsuno recalled that this batch of six had exactly three regular special abilities and three hidden special abilities, and guessed that it might have been specially instructed by Oki.

After all, Blue is Professor Oak's grandson, so we need to be careful about matchmaking before we start our adventure.

Generally speaking, the starter Pokémon that the research institute prepares for newcomers are mostly those with normal abilities, because hidden abilities are indeed rarer.

According to genetic theory, the segregation ratio of a pair of contrasting traits is 3:1, and the recessive trait accounts for only one-quarter of the offspring.

I spent the afternoon assisting Professor Oak, and time flew by before evening arrived.

Fu Yan arrived at the research institute with two bodyguards to pick up Natsuno for the banquet.

The two bodyguards each released a Dragonite, which made Natsuno secretly gasp in amazement.

The bodyguards are all made up of Dragonite; they really are rich.

Seeing Natsuno's expression, Tomohiko patted him on the shoulder: "Want me to give you a mini dragon egg?"

Xia Ye shook his head frantically: "Even if we wanted to, we couldn't afford to raise them. Don't bother. It would be a waste if you gave them to me."

Half an hour later, the group landed in the designated area on the top of the Red Lotus Hotel.

Following the waiter, we arrived at the private room and pushed open the door.

"Huh? Why is there an egg?"

Chapter 20 The Unhatched Egg

"Natsuno, you've arrived. It's been a long time. You're truly a promising young man."

Liu Li Junhao stepped forward to greet Xia Ye warmly and patted him on the shoulder.

Xia Ye responded enthusiastically: "Uncle Junhao, it's been a long time."

Xiao Cai's attention was drawn to the egg held in place by the incubation device on the table, and she went over to take a look.

She even reached out her little hand and gently tapped the glass of the incubation device, but there was no response.

Liuli Junhao brought Xia Ye to the egg and began to explain.

“Natsuno, this egg was born in our United States regional branch, which is quite strange.”

"Both parents were artificial cell eggs, and three eggs were born at the same time, but this one has never been able to hatch."

"We tried every possible method, even the unscientific methods recorded in ancient books, but nothing worked."

“Strangely, we had medical experts examine it and found that the egg had a heartbeat, and even occasionally a faint sound could be heard, though it was indistinct.”

Upon hearing this, Natsuno became interested and stepped forward to examine the egg closely, asking, "Even a Xenical cat can't see inside the eggshell?"

The eyes of the Röntgen cat can emit X-ray-like light that can penetrate walls. They are used in many places as security check assistants, and hospitals also use them to examine patients.

"No. The shell of a Pokémon egg is extremely special. No method can directly scan through the shell to detect the inside, not even for a Velkhana."

"At first we thought it was due to insufficient energy, but this egg didn't absorb the nutrient solution, nor did it absorb any other energy foods such as energy cubes."

"Later we realized that the egg's parents were artificial cells, so we tried to find a Pokémon with superpowers to unleash its superpowers, and found that the egg actually absorbed them."

"The incubation devices we use now are also specially designed. They absorb nutrients and convert them into superpowers that are then released to the eggs for absorption."

"Natsuno, I've decided to give this egg to you for research. We really can't think of any way to hatch it. Maybe you can help the little guy be born safely."

Seeing the sincerity in the other person's eyes, Xia Ye couldn't help but nod: "Okay, I will do my best."

Tomohiko had finished arranging the food and came over to put his arm around Natsuno's shoulder: "Natsuno, let me tell you, this egg is the chosen one, the protagonist's destiny. Once it hatches, it will crush Dragonite."

"Let's go, all the dishes are served, let's go eat."

As Natsuno walked, he laughed and said, "What nonsense are you talking about? Even a Caterpie can beat a Dragonite."

This was already recorded within the Dragon Envoy clan, as the one who was defeated was a strong member of the Dragon Envoy clan.

300 years ago, a wealthy young man named Wujian raised a team of 6 insect-type Pokémon to level 60, all of them in their initial form and did not evolve.

This insect-catching ancestor, being the only heir of his family, spent the wealth accumulated by three generations of his family to barely raise all the abilities of his six insects to level 60.

He fought a great battle against the powerful members of the Dragon Messenger clan, and finally defeated their Dragonite with his main Caterpie, achieving victory that shocked the world.

This also truly proves a rule to the world: as long as a certain ability value is the same, there is no difference between Caterpie and Dragonite.

For example, if a Caterpie without a cocoon has a speed of Lv60 and the opponent's Dragonite also has a speed of Lv60, then their attack speed and movement speed during battle will be almost the same.

This means that, except for special cases, all Pokémon in this world have the same potential.

However, Pokémon with lower potential need to spend more time and effort to achieve greater growth.

After all, cultivating an insect to have the strength and speed to rival a dragon should require more time and resources, right?

Natsuno and Tomohiko were talking about the deeds of this insect-catching ancestor, which even made Tomohiko itchy to get a green caterpillar to raise.

Xia Ye mercilessly rebuked him: "The reason why Wujian was able to evolve his green caterpillar to a high level is because he kept cultivating it. With your inconsistent attitude, don't even think about it."

"Besides, it's too expensive. Why bother? With that money, you could raise two late bloomers to the same level."

"Now that I think about it, the main force of the cocoonless green caterpillars was probably genetically mutated. The records say that no energy of the Everstone was detected in its green caterpillars."

Natsuno picked up a piece of Galar Slowpoke tail meat and put it in the small colorful bowl, but it was too far away for her to reach.

Xiao Cai used a fork to pick up the tail meat and put it in her mouth, revealing an expression of delight.

Tomohiko, standing beside him, widened his intelligent eyes and exclaimed, "So, evolution is also related to genes? That can't be right!"

Xia Ye put a piece of braised wild sea bass into his mouth, closed his eyes to enjoy the flavor bursting on his taste buds, and shook his head.

Because of their extremely high reproductive rate, the Savage Bass can easily become a pest if not properly managed, so it has been included in the League's list of edible species.

"I don't know, I'm just guessing. Wu Jian also went to all sorts of people for tests back then, ruling out all possibilities, so it must be a genetic issue."

Upon hearing Natsuno mention genes, Ruri Junhao, who had been listening to Fuhiko and Natsuno chatting and joking around, finally couldn't help but speak up.

"Xia Ye, can you tell Uncle Junhao what should happen to the breeding institute after the advent of genetics?"

Natsuno smiled when he heard the question.

"Uncle Junhao, don't worry too much. Believe it or not, when you check the financial report next month, the breeding center's business will actually be better."

"You should know that there are quite a few opponents online who believe that gene editing is destroying the natural instincts and original nature of Pokémon, even though gene editing is currently impossible to achieve."

"Moreover, as netizens have said, it is basically very difficult to breed a Pokémon with all skills through genetic means."

"I think genes are like code; messing with them will only lead to collapse."

"Moreover, only a portion of people choose the path of becoming a Pokémon trainer. For most ordinary people, choosing Pokémon means choosing friends and family who will accompany them for life; nothing else matters."

"Genes are just a means to better understand Pokémon; the bond between humans and Pokémon is the irreplaceable foundation of this world."

"Don't worry, we're still a long way from gene editing. By then, the breeding center will be able to import them and breed Pokémon with more skills."

Xia Ye's words put Liu Lijunhao at ease, and he continued his meal.

The middle-aged man knew that Natsuno was a man of great loyalty and affection, and would not abandon Ruri Tomohiko.

After finishing his meal, Natsuno drank one last bowl of light cod fruit soup, patted his round belly, and wiped his mouth.

Xiao Cai, who was standing next to her, also ate heartily and touched her round belly, just like Xia Ye.

Natsuno carefully wiped the stains around Aya's mouth with a tissue, then leaned back in his chair and continued chatting and joking with Tomohiko.

After Liuli Junhao finished eating and drinking, he got up, said goodbye, and left.

"Natsuno, your analysis has put my mind at ease a lot."

"I have some business to attend to at Fengyuan, so I'll be leaving now. You two haven't seen each other in a long time, so get together some more."

“This hotel is under my name, and you can stay here tonight.”

Natsuno turned his head and glanced at the egg. Xiaocai was bored and was circling around it with Fuyan's pink one.

He got up and walked towards the egg, then suddenly remembered that he was also bound to a system.

'System, scan this egg.'

Three seconds later, the scan results came out, and Natsuno's eyes widened.

"He's walking on grass, whose subordinate is he?"

Chapter 21 Triple-linked gene mutation, how can it survive?

<Single ovum (linked gene mutation individual)>

<Mutation in the gene corresponding to the outer membrane leads to changes in the outer membrane structure, making it difficult for most substances to pass through. If there are no other mutations, the final result is energy depletion.>

<A mutation in the gene corresponding to the energy-absorbing organ results in the ability to absorb only superpowers; without other mutations, the final result is energy depletion.>

<A mutation in the gene corresponding to the nutrient converter causes the body to continuously provide superpowers to its cells for consumption; without other mutations, the final result is energy depletion.>

Natsuno exclaimed, "Wow!"

He understood: mutations in the outer membrane prevented the absorption of nutrients, while mutations in the energy-absorbing organs resulted in the absorption of only superpowers.

Fortunately, Liuli Junhao tried feeding him superpowers, otherwise this guy would definitely have run out of energy.

So, layering bugs actually makes the code run? That's amazing! Don't mess with it, or you might crash it!

Natsuno understood the first two mutations combined, but what impact does the third have?

Natsuno's shout had also attracted Tomohiko's attention. Seeing Natsuno staring at the egg, Tomohiko couldn't help but ask, "What's wrong, Natsuno-ko? Do you know what's going on with this egg?"

Natsuno looked at him strangely, went up and opened the incubation device, and took out the strange egg.

Raise both hands and slam them onto the table with a little force.

Seeing Natsuno's actions, Tomohiko reached out to stop him, saying, "No!"

Unfortunately, Natsuno was one step ahead, and with a "crack," came the dull sound of the eggshell breaking.

"Hmm? This sound is off?"

Tomohiko's attempt to grab Natsuno's hand froze in mid-air.

Xia Ye peeled the egg like a hard-boiled egg, turning it over and gently cracking the shell. Soon, the contents of the egg were revealed.

A blue, single-celled sphere stared intently at Natsuno with its eyes wide open, its diamond-shaped mouth slightly agape, emitting a cry.

Unfortunately, because the cell spheres are surrounded by other organs in a fluid-filled outer membrane, they can only make a "plop plop" sound, like blowing bubbles in water.