Why is my Pokémon acting a little weird?

Lillie's figure could already be considered petite, but when compared with Eve, Eve was still superior.

Lillie could only admit defeat.

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Dinner didn't last too long. The hot pot lost its flavor after eating it for a long time. Besides, Tieji and Eve had to catch the bus back. After tonight, Tieji would have to fulfill her responsibilities as the owner of the restaurant.

As for Eve, she planned to stay in Jinling for a while longer, learning about Pokémon battles with Tieji. Her sister was also in Jinling and seemed interested in sending her to a prestigious private Pokémon school, but Eve didn't seem too keen on the idea. She looked like she might even run away from the school.

A few people waved goodbye, and the two groups embarked on different paths.

But one day, we'll probably meet again.

“…I’m full.”

On the way back to the Pokémon Center, Mei pouted, indicating that she was full.

"What if I get fat after eating so much?"

"How about exercising more? When Pokémon is training in the future, we can run alongside them. For example, the frontier seems very suitable." Lillie offered her suggestion.

"Good idea." Meiyi was quite tempted. It turned out that the food she ate needed to be worked out.

Only Qiao Ran on the side blinked helplessly.

Good guy.

Do these two guys really not consider themselves outsiders and have already set their sights on developing the land?

The few of them walked and talked, and soon they arrived near the Elf Center.

"Qiao Ran, are you planning to leave here tomorrow and go to the next town?" Lillie suddenly asked.

Qiao Ran was stunned for a moment: "If nothing unexpected happens, it will be tomorrow... or the day after tomorrow. Before I leave, I want to meet someone."

"That girl you mentioned before who looks very much like Miss Joy?" Mei was a little curious.

"Yes, that's her. If nothing unexpected happens, I should be able to see her tomorrow."

Qiao Ran nodded. He had discussed this matter with Mei and the others before, but he himself didn't know much about it, so he could only describe it briefly to them. After all, he and Qiao Yi had only met once.

"Indeed...if it really is Miss Joy, then it is indeed necessary to contact her."

Mei also expressed her agreement.

"In our town, Joey is the most informed person in the whole town. They have the most powerful information network in the entire alliance. If there is anything special, they can know it first.

Dao, but not just a Pokémon nurse."

"Ms. Joy is so powerful..." Lillie was a little surprised. She had never been a trainer before, so she didn't have many opportunities to meet Miss Joy. The only few times she saw her were when some Joy came to visit her at her own base.

——The young lady who is rich enough to build an entire artificial island doesn’t really understand these things.

"No, but that's not what I want to talk about. What I want to ask is, before leaving this city, can I go to the Aether Foundation and take a look?"

Lillie shifted the topic back to herself, her expression becoming slightly more serious. She felt that what she was about to say was very important.

"It's not just Mitsuki's problem, there's also the newly evolved Attribute Sora... No, Gintomon. I'd like to confirm with Mother about the details of this Pokémon, and it would be best if I could do a systematic examination."

The Silver Companion Pokémon used by Qiao Ran was not a naturally occurring Pokémon, but a product of the research of the Aether Foundation. Lillie had also seen the research files of this Pokémon, so she had always had some concerns about the stability of this Pokémon. In this case, it would be better to take it back for some necessary examinations.

If he goes crazy again and attacks the trainer, it will be troublesome.

"Also, the Foundation has some items that Silver Companion War Beast can use, like those disc-like ones..."

"Attribute storage disc?" Qiao Ran's eyes suddenly lit up.

"Hmm... I think that's what it was called. It was a tool used to simulate the Arceus Slate. It could interact with the AR system on the head of the Silver Companion to change the attributes of Pokémon."

"And the storage medium of this prop was finally made into a shape similar to a CD."

Lillie told him all the information she had learned.

"If the attribute of Hollow is just an ordinary 'normal' attribute, then Silvercomb, which can use the AR system to change its attributes at will, is the first Pokémon with all attributes in the true sense, except for God!"

Chapter 308 [Introduction]

In the Pokémon world, there are perhaps only two truly artificial Pokémon - Mewtwo and Sliver.

As for Magearna, Clay Titan and the like, this type of Pokémon should be closer to the existence of soul bodies, and are Pokémon driven by the soul power in their bodies.

However, Mewtwo and Gintama have real flesh and blood bodies and exist in the world as living beings.

"It might be helpful to go to the Ether Foundation."

To be honest, after hearing what Lillie said, Qiao Ran himself was a little worried. After all, there were very few cases of artificial Pokémon, and only Team Rocket in Kanto and the Aether Foundation in Alola had achieved this technology. From this, it could be seen...how rich Lillie's family was.

Technology is not something that can be imagined out of thin air, but is developed through a lot of experiments and continuous investment of money.

"Ah."

Liliae heaved a sigh of relief after hearing Qiao Ran's answer. However, she couldn't help but feel a little annoyed when she thought of her mother.

Although Lillie's relationship with Lusamine has gradually improved since returning to normal, she still can't forget her mother's actions. Not only does she strictly control her life, even her hairstyle and clothes are restricted, and she is forced to change them at the slightest sign of dissatisfaction. She even froze her beloved Pokémon, and has a pathological desire to control everything around her.

In front of Lusamine like that, Lillie didn't feel like a person, but like an object, a doll that she could manipulate at will.

Although things are much better now, I can never forget the memories of that time.

"...By the way, what kind of people are Mei's parents?"

One night before, Lillie and Qiao Ran talked about his parents, so Lillie now also wants to know what Mei's family is like.

"Eh? Me?"

Mei was stunned for a moment. Why did he suddenly ask about this?

Although she felt very strange, Mei still answered the other party.

"As for me, I think it's just an ordinary family, but my mom used to be a very powerful person. She used to work at the Pokémon Center and was a good friend of Professor Yew."

"I was able to get my starter Pokémon from Professor Yew thanks to my mom."

Mei stuck out her tongue and laughed softly.

"But this isn't some backdoor deal. I just asked Dr. Yew for some... a little guidance."

"Hmm...hmm."

Seeing Mei's expression, Lillie couldn't help but laugh.

"The Pokémon at that time should be Serpentier, right?" Qiao Ran touched his chin and gradually understood everything.

While Mei is indeed an excellent trainer, this Serpenti is also a very good Pokémon, with absolutely exceptional talent. However, as a Pokémon received from a Pokémon professor, Serpenti's trait isn't the superior "Opposition," but rather the "Flourish" trait, unique to the Starter Pokémon and only triggered in times of crisis.

"Yes, she is the Pokémon that has always been with me."

Mei took out the Poké Ball and looked at the red and white shell. She seemed to have seen the Pokémon inside.

"That's great... I wish she could take human form too. I want to know what she's thinking."

Mei muttered to herself.

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After returning to the Pokémon Center and resting for a while in the activity area, Qiao Ran made a video call home.

"mom."

There was nothing special about the daily greetings. Qiao Ran just showed off the badge he got today and further spread the news that Jiang Yuanhao was shut out.

It is estimated that tomorrow in Longjiang Square, the legend of Hangzhou Pavilion Master Jiang Yuanhao will spread.

By the way, Qiao Ran also introduced Lillie and Mei, of course, they were just ordinary friends.

"...Yeah...not bad. They're all very impressive girls."

Seeing the smile on his mother's face, Qiao Ran finally breathed a sigh of relief. Lillie and Mei, who briefly introduced themselves, also felt relieved.

Fortunately, he seems to be a very kind person.

They were all worried before whether Qiao Ran's mother would be difficult to talk to, but now it seems that she is not as scary as they imagined.

The mother continued to question, "Are they all foreigners?"

Qiao Ran was stunned: "Uh... sort of? But they have a certificate from the Huaxia Alliance trainer."

It's no wonder that my mother thinks so. The names of Lillie and Mei don't sound like those of native Chinese people. Besides, if you have to say, these people should not be foreigners, but people from another world.

After chatting for a while, Qiao Ran asked questions about his cousin.

"My next step should be to go to the Magic City, and I should be able to stop by and take a look then."

"...If you want to go, then go ahead. We haven't seen each other for many years." Mother smiled.

"Your cousin should have signed up for a training class at the Magic City Gym. She also likes to participate in Pokémon exhibitions and other things. You can come and see her when you have time."

"An exhibition match..."

Qiao Ran recalled some strange memories. He had actually participated in an exhibition match. Although the judges of that match were not normal, the match itself was still quite interesting.

...The most important thing is that he got a lot of money in this game... No, it should be that his relationship with Diancie became closer.

"Okay, give me your contact information and I'll contact you when I get there."

After discussing more detailed information for a while, Qiao Ran said good night and was about to hang up the phone to go back to rest, but was interrupted by his mother.

"Wait a minute, I'll chat with the two girls."

Qiao Ran: “……???”

A string of question marks popped up in Qiao Ran's head. He looked at the two people beside him who had the same confused expressions. In the end, he had no choice but to hand over his phone decisively.

Nothing weird will happen, right?

'come on. '

Qiao Ran encouraged them in his mind.

But soon, Qiao Ran discovered that these things were unnecessary.

As a young lady, Lillie is very eloquent, and Mei is also a more extroverted type.

Looking at the people in front of him who were holding their phones and gradually starting to chat, Qiao Ran actually felt uneasy.

Stay steady, you must stay steady!

Chapter 309 [Joey]

"It seems... we may not be able to set off tomorrow."

By the time Lillie Mei and the others finished their phone call, it was already quite late. Even if they wanted to go to the Ether Foundation in the remaining time, it would not be possible. Besides, they still had to meet a girl named Qiao Yi tomorrow... In short, plans could not keep up with changes after all.

Qiao Ran has seen this situation more than once or twice.

"Then let's leave a day later."

"Hmm... that's fine."

Mei and Lillie didn't have any major objections. Under the current circumstances, they could only take one step at a time, relax themselves during the trip, and improve their strength bit by bit.

After all, with their current strength, even if they wanted Qiao Ran to take them to Hezhong, it would be extremely dangerous.

The Unova trapped in that black and white state is even more terrifying than Galar. Unknown dangers may appear from anywhere.

Besides, what Qiao Ran was most worried about was that if he went there, he would be restricted by the so-called "singularity mission" and unable to be teleported back directly, which would be troublesome.

Therefore, after Qiao Ran, Meiyi and the others discussed it, they all agreed that it would be better to wait until they had improved their strength before going there to explore.

"Then have a good rest today."

Qiao Ran yawned.

You know what, I'm quite tired after this day.

"By the way, what did you talk about with my mom before?" Qiao Ran asked curiously.

Faced with Qiao Ran's question, Mei and Lillie just looked at each other and smiled at each other with tacit understanding.

"Auntie said..."

"Qiao Ran is a good kid."

"Stop, stop, stop, stop." Qiao Ran's old face turned red and he covered his eyes.

After hearing these words, he already understood what the conversation was about.

This isn't quite right!