Age of Elves: I started flashing with my handheld.

"It's a Haunter, please, teacher." Nanfeng handed the Poké Ball containing the Haunter to Teacher Qinbo.

Qin Bo took the Poké Ball and examined it curiously. "A custom-made Poké Ball? Not bad! It's quite nice."

"Thank you, teacher," Nanfeng said politely. The commemorative ball in the game does not exist in reality.

Therefore, anyone who sees the commemorative ball will assume that it is a Poké Ball that they specially commissioned from the Poké Ball company.

Basically, these Poké Balls are just reskinned versions; the internal effects are probably the same as regular Poké Balls. Southwind is just doing it for looks; the commemorative ball's effects are indeed no different from regular Poké Balls.

Qin Bo placed the Poké Balls containing Gastly onto one machine. Next to it was an identical machine, a mechanical platform with a recessed area in the middle, just large enough to hold a Poké Ball. Above it, a chimney-like steel pipe aligned with the Poké Ball on the platform and connected to another platform on the ceiling.

After placing the Poké Ball, press the button.

Suddenly, the Poké Ball on the platform disappeared, as if it had been sucked into a pipe, and then spat out from another pipe, condensing on another mechanical platform.

Qin Bo took the Poké Ball from above and handed it to Nanfeng. "It's evolved! Come on, Nanfeng, release it and let's see!"

Nanfeng took the Poké Ball and released it.

Amidst a flash of silver light, a large, dark face appeared before Nanfeng, but it wasn't the Gengar that Nanfeng and Qin Bo had anticipated; it was still Gastly.

Gastly immediately gave Southwind a lick! That's how it expresses its affection. Judging from its practiced manner, it's quite the seasoned licker.

Although Gastly cannot attack South Wind with full force, if it is hit by the lick, its human body will most likely be paralyzed.

Since I didn't bring any Sakura Berry to remove paralysis today, I couldn't take the hit head-on, so Nanfeng quickly threw out a Poké Ball.

The lazy otter makes its appearance, forcefully licking the tongue.

"Suck it!"

The lazy otter, still half asleep, looked around. Being a Normal-type, it was completely unaware of Gastly's Ghost-type Lick attack. Upon seeing Southwind, it slumped back down and went back to sleep.

The owner said that the most important thing for me now is to get a good night's sleep.

Nanfeng took out a Poké Ball and recalled Slako and Gastly, then turned his gaze to Qin Bo.

Qin Bo was also a bit confused, wondering how there could be such a big Gastly, and he also didn't know why it hadn't evolved successfully.

"Let's try again?" Qin Bo suggested.

"Is your Haunter carrying any items? Sometimes carrying items can affect the evolution process."

He once encountered a student who came to evolve carrying an Everstone.

Nanfeng thought for a moment, then released Gastly again, removed the "Gastly Barrier" from its body, and handed it back to Teacher Qin Bo.

Qin Bo repeated his previous actions and then returned the Poké Ball to Nanfeng again.

The south wind releases the spirits once more.

The Pokémon that appeared in front of it was Gastly, which immediately licked it with its long tongue.

Nanfeng quickly released Slakoth again, but this time Gastly had learned its lesson and dodged the Slakoth that appeared in front of it, delivering a precise lick to Nanfeng.

I'm completely numb! (In a physical sense)

Nanfeng looked at Teacher Qin Bo again, hoping he could give her an explanation.

"Could the machine be broken?" This was the first time Qin Bo had encountered such a situation.

But when he took Nanfeng to test two more connected and switching machines, the results remained unchanged.

Haunter still hasn't evolved into Gengar.

"This might be a problem with your Gengar. It involves breeding issues. I suggest you ask Principal Bai. I remember Principal Bai also has a Gengar," Qin Bo suggested.

The connection switch may break, but it's unlikely that all of them will break at once.

Since the switcher is working fine, the problem must lie with Gastly itself.

He couldn't figure out what the problem was with Gastly, and could only suggest that Nanfeng ask Principal Bai.

“Okay, thank you, teacher.” Nanfeng stiffly raised his hand and laboriously returned Gastly to its Poké Ball.

He turned and left the room where the connection was being exchanged.

It seems there's a reason why Haunter didn't evolve at level 60 in the Bell Tower. I initially thought it just lacked a trigger like a link or trade, but now it seems it's not that simple.

Nanfeng's intuition told him that this might be related to the word "seal" or "ancient" in the suffix of its name.

However, after thinking about how to solve this problem, Nanfeng decided to consult Lin Jian.

Although he was Principal Bai's disciple, it was just a title. So far, he had only met Principal Bai once.

Since the other party had no intention of accepting him as a true disciple, Nanfeng couldn't help but try to take the initiative to approach them.

When I called Lin Jian, all I got was a busy signal; she seemed to be very busy.

"Nanfeng, what are you doing here (Nuowang Zhao)?" Tang Zhihui walked towards him.

"I just went to the exchange room to evolve my Pokémon," Nanfeng replied.

"Are you done, Nian?"

"Hmm, we don't need to connect to the switch machine for now."

"Then go to the principal's office now!"

"Professor Lin Jian recommended you to Principal Bai to attend this breeder's camp."

I was actually planning to call you.

"A breeder's camp? What is that?" Nanfeng had never heard of it before.

"The breeder winter camp organized by the National Breeders Association brings together promising junior and intermediate breeders from across the country for intensive training. Those who perform exceptionally well will have their breeder rank directly promoted at the end of the camp."

"Didn't you ask me before how to quickly become an intermediate breeder?"

"Now's your chance!"

183. Principal's Office

Become an intermediate breeder.

Graduate early.

Start your own petting zoo life where you can earn money while lying down!

This is Nanfeng's simple plan for his college career.

I originally thought I would have to wait another year, but I didn't expect that I might achieve this goal before the second semester even started!

As Nanfeng walked toward the principal's office, her steps quickened.

Upon arriving at the principal's office, Nanfeng composed herself and gently knocked on the door.

A warm and kind voice came from the principal's office, saying, "Please come in."

Nanfeng pushed the door open and came in.

This was his first time visiting the principal's office.

This is a small room, and the furnishings are very simple.

A desk, a wall lined with books, a sofa chair and a tea table for entertaining guests. In the corner is a cat tree, meant for an Eevee, which is curled up and dozing. By the window is a small flowerpot, no bigger than the palm of your hand, containing a tiny, unidentified purple flower.

Principal Bai Wenru was sitting at his desk writing something when he saw that the visitor was Nanfeng and waved with a smile.

"Come on, sit down!"

"It's been a long time since I last saw you, since I last met you in the courtyard of your dormitory."

Nanfeng was flattered and quickly sat down in front of Principal Bai. "I heard from counselor Tang Zhihui that you wanted to see me, Principal?"

Bai Wenru 967 nodded. "The National Breeders Association is about to hold a breeder camp. Every year, the school selects a few good young breeders to send there."

"Professor Lin Jian recommended you to me, and I also think you should participate in this camp. What is your own wish?"

"I want to participate." Nanfeng wasn't really interested in going out; nothing was faster than staying at school and improving his skills.

But for the intermediate breeder certification, and to open a breeding shed!

Nanfeng felt he had to go and see.

Moreover, Nanfeng had also asked Tang Zhihui.

Most breeder camps are held in the wild, so the individual abilities of the breeders are highly valued.

Having strong personal skills is also very important if you want to stand out in a breeder's camp.

My own strength

Unless it's someone at the level of a gym leader attacking me.

And that's assuming he brings at least three Pokémon with him. Otherwise, he really wouldn't be afraid.

Bai Wenru had anticipated Nanfeng's answer, nodded in satisfaction, and said loudly, "Then go back and prepare well. We'll be setting off the day after tomorrow."

"Leaving the day after tomorrow? So rushed?" Nanfeng was surprised. A nationwide camp starting in two days? Wasn't that too hasty? Or had he been notified too late?

"You'll have to ask your Professor Lin Jian. He's the leader of our school this time, and it was his decision to go to the destination ahead of schedule," Principal Bai explained with a smile.

Okay... whatever the boss says goes.

Whether Nanfeng sets off earlier or later makes little difference. If he gets there earlier, Lin Jian probably has some experiments to do, and he can just find a corner to sneak off and play his handheld game while waiting for the breeding camp to start.

"By the way, remember to give your ID number to Zhihui. You're going abroad, so the school will help you get a temporary passport," Bai Wenru thoughtfully reminded her.

"Going abroad?!" Nanfeng exclaimed in surprise.

I'm starting to get excited. The Dragon Kingdom has undergone tremendous changes because of the appearance of elves, but what about other countries?

The combination of exoticism and elves is bound to bring about an unimaginable collision.

"Thank you, Headmaster," Nanfeng said gratefully, getting up to leave. But after a moment's hesitation, he took out the Poké Ball containing Gastly. "Headmaster, I have a Gastly, but it can't evolve. Could you take a look at it for me?"

"Ghost can't evolve into Gengar? Have you tried Link Evolution?" Bai Wenru asked.

“Yes, I just came from the school’s connection exchange room. I used three machines, and the result was the same,” Nanfeng explained.

Upon hearing this, Bai Wenru's eyes lit up slightly.

"Let me see it!"

Nanfeng quickly released Gastly.

When Gastly saw Southwind, it immediately grinned and delivered another "lick".

Since there's no way to resist, all we can do is enjoy it.

My body is numb again~~

Bai Wenru suddenly handed Nanfeng a cherry.

"Principal, you still carry cherry fruits with you?" Nanfeng stiffly stuffed the cherry fruit into his mouth, the spicy sensation filling his mouth, and the numbness in his body was relieved.

“I also have a Gengar. Their kind expresses affection by licking, so they always carry Sakura Berries on them. Although I’ve become immune to the paralysis effect over the years, I can’t shake the habit of carrying Sakura Berries on me…” Bai Wenru answered with a smile.

“Hehehehe~~” A Gengar appeared behind Nan Baiwenru, as if to corroborate his words.

Is your immune system paralyzed by being licked?

Nanfeng was astonished. Such a thing exists?! How many times must someone have been licked to achieve that result?

Could it be that I'll end up like Principal Bai Wenru, developing a kind of paralysis from being licked so much?

Nanfeng glanced at his Gastly.

My own Haunter is even bigger than Principal Bai Wenru's Gengar, so it'll probably be paralyzed and immune to licking me even faster than Principal Bai Wenru was back then.

While Nanfeng was lost in thought, Bai Wenru had already examined Ghoststone carefully.

"There's nothing wrong with your Gastly itself. The reason it can't evolve is because the rings on its arm are sealing its power. If you want it to evolve, you'll have to break those rings first."

"The charm rings are not within the scope of breeding; only professionals in this field can decipher them."

“Here’s a phone number for you. Contact him and give him my name. He will help you.” With that, Bai Wenru picked up a pen and paper, wrote down a phone number, and handed it to Nanfeng.

"Thank you, Principal," Nanfeng said, taking the paper and expressing her gratitude once again.

Having not only confirmed his participation in the Breeders' Camp, but also obtained the key to solve Gastly's inability to evolve, he had nothing else to do here.

Nanfeng got up and left the principal's office.

Just as I stepped out of the principal's office, I suddenly heard a voice behind me.