Pokémon: Master System.

Long Yanning was still in a daze when her phone suddenly rang. Seeing the familiar name on the caller ID, she answered the phone.

"Hey, Yan Ning, it's been so long since you've had a drink with me." A charming female voice came from the other end of the phone; just by listening to the voice, you could tell it was a very alluring woman.

Long Yanning herself hadn't drunk any alcohol for over a month. Because she had been treating Xia Yu's tooth injury, she had developed health problems and needed to rest. Moreover, Xia Yu had firmly forbidden her from drinking and had solemnly warned her against it. Therefore, even though Chi Hanqing had called her several times to invite her for drinks, she hadn't accepted.

"I've been really busy lately. I'll ask you to drink sometime when I'm free," Long Yanning politely declined. Although she hadn't drunk alcohol for a month and was craving it, she knew she had to take care of her health. Drinking occasionally was fine, but now that she was recuperating, she naturally had to abstain from alcohol.

"Are you really not coming?" Chi Hanqing's tone was full of regret: "I specially prepared some good wine."

"I really won't come," Long Yanning said with difficulty. If she sneaked out to drink, Xia Yu would definitely be angry if he found out. "Next time."

"Yan Ning, have you found a boyfriend?" Chi Hanqing suddenly said, "We used to see each other at least once a month, how come you haven't come to see me for more than a month? Don't you miss me?"

"What are you talking about? I'm busy leading the training class in the secret realm, how could I have time to date?" Long Yanning hurriedly explained, "Han Qing, I miss you too, I'll come to see you when I'm free."

"Ok."

"..."

The two chatted for a long time. Listening to Long Yanning's flustered tone, Chi Hanqing felt more and more that something was wrong.

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The secret realm of grass and insects.

Within the territory of the Lizard King's clan, the Forest Lizard was constantly using its Leaf Blade to cut through the rocks on the ground. With continuous practice, it had successfully mastered the Leaf Blade skill.

Xia Yu looked at the forest lizard, but in his mind he was thinking about how to make the forest lizard evolve. The energy in the forest lizard's body was almost saturated and had reached the critical value. It was only one step away from evolution, but it was this one step that it could not take.

Xia Yu was pondering whether to take his Forest Lizard to battle his older brother and stimulate its evolution when the Lizard King suddenly walked up to Xia Yu and said, "Chamo, Chamo!"

The language barrier was quite a problem for Xia Yu, but fortunately, the Sceptile knew about the issue and drew a pattern on the ground with its claws. This pattern was the symbol of the Mega Stone.

"You mean Mega Stones?"

“Chamo!” The Lizard King nodded, then pointed to the pattern of the Mega Stone on the ground, then to the Forest Lizard, and finally to Xia Yu.

Although Xia Yu couldn't fully understand what the Lizard King meant, he could guess the general idea: it meant that he could use the Lizard King's Mega Evolution.

The Sceptile King's reminder also reminded Xia Yu of his long-forgotten Evolution Key Stone and Sceptile Mega Evolution Stone. Once the Forest Lizard evolves into Sceptile, it can attempt Mega Evolution; it's time to bring them back into the light. However, before using them, he needs to process the Evolution Key Stone into an accessory for easy carrying.

Ash's Key Stone was crafted into a Super Glove, Steven's into a Super Collar Pin, Alain's into a Super Bracelet, and Diantha's into a Super Pendant, etc. These Super Accessories are all their signature items.

What should I craft the Evolution Keystone into?

Xia Yu actually wanted to make the Keystone into a super lapel pin like Daigo's. Because lapel pins are both cool and stylish, and can show off a man's noble, elegant, mature, and dignified qualities. Whether they are practical or not is secondary; the key is that they must have a high-class feel.

Just look at Steven, the richest second-generation heir in the entire Pokémon world. Following Steven's lead is definitely the right choice. But there's one problem with the lapel pin: you'd have to wear a suit every day and style your hair like an adult. Just thinking about doing that makes Xia Yu feel uncomfortable. He still prefers T-shirts and shorts, which are more relaxed and comfortable.

After discarding the lapel pins, Xia Yu thought for a while and finally decided to create some traditional Chinese-style decorations to promote Chinese culture. It was our duty to do so, otherwise the sixth brother from Korea would take them away again.

Traditional Chinese style accessories such as thumb rings, jade pendants, bracelets, and seals are all suitable.

Seals are too old-fashioned, thumb rings are not suitable for setting evolution key stones, and bracelets are too similar to bangles. A jade pendant would be much better, as jade has been a symbol of a gentleman since ancient times.

A gentleman is modest and gentle like jade.

I, Xia Yu, am a true gentleman and must wear jade. I'll get one tomorrow!

Chapter 141 Evolve, Lizard King!

Friday, in Peru.

The Evolution Key was eventually crafted into the shape of a jade pendant, bound by a red cord, with a jade shell inlaid with the Evolution Key, and below the Evolution Key was a real Flowing Clouds and Blessings Jade Stone.

In order to create a super pendant, Xia Yu spent a lot of money to buy a piece of jade, which made him feel like he was a fool. However, Xia Yu did not regret it. He was determined to earn back the money he had spent in the future.

Xia Yu wore the jade pendant close to his chest so that it would be easy to hide when not in use. Moreover, jade only works when worn close to the body. As the saying goes, "A person nurtures jade for three years, and jade nurtures a person for a lifetime." Xia Yu was quite superstitious about these things.

After putting on the jade pendant, a cool and smooth sensation immediately came over me; the coolness was actually quite comfortable.

Xia Yu then took out a neck ring made from the Lizard King Mega Evolution Stone and prepared to give it to the Forest Lizard. Just as he handed the neck ring to the Forest Lizard, the Forest Lizard's body suddenly burst out with a dazzling light the instant it came into contact with the Lizard King Mega Evolution Stone.

A dazzling fluorescent green light illuminated the entire forest, and its body radiated a brilliant white light as it continuously absorbed the rich grass-based energy within the secret realm, nourishing the forest lizard's body.

The forest lizard, which was already on the verge of evolution, finally took the final step and began to evolve under the influence of the Mega Stone.

The light enveloped the forest lizard's body, causing it to stretch and change, growing rapidly at a visible speed. The surrounding fluorescent green grass-type energy surged into the forest lizard's body, forming streams that converged towards it, creating an atmosphere reminiscent of a vast ocean embracing all things.

Two meters, two and a half meters, three meters...

The forest lizard grew rapidly, stretching to three meters in the blink of an eye. But its growth was not over yet. The white light continued to pull the forest lizard's body to grow. After growing nearly thirty centimeters thicker, the forest lizard's body stopped growing and gradually took shape. In the end, its height was fixed at about three and a half meters.

Such a height is enough for Xia Yu to look up at. Even with Xia Yu's height, he can only reach its belly and above. In terms of size alone, the evolved Lizard King is one of the best.

As the white light dissipated, the fluorescent green energy also dissipated, scattering like broken glass, forming tiny points of starlight like fireflies, revealing the Lizard King's enormous emerald green figure.

The Lizard King's eyes became even sharper, giving people a sense of composure and unparalleled security. Standing at nearly 3.3 meters tall, it could instill a great sense of oppression and fear in its enemies just by standing still!

Xia Yu himself hadn't expected his Lizard King to be so enormous. A normal Lizard King is typically around 1.7 meters tall and weighs about 100 kilograms. Xia Yu's Lizard King was nearly twice the height of a normal Lizard King and weighed well over 300-400 kilograms, clearly a giant among giants!

Looking at the enormous lizard king, Xia Yu couldn't help but feel a little emotional. In the past, he could pat the forest lizard's head to comfort it, but now it was probably only the lizard that could pat his head to comfort him.

"Lizard King, try moving your body around a bit first, and see if you feel any discomfort," Xia Yu said.

Most Pokémon that have just evolved go through a period of getting used to their bodies. During this time, they can only use about 80% of their strength, but they can adapt in a few days at most.

"Chamo!"

The Lizard King responded to Xia Yu, and then began to try to move its body.

Xia Yu looked at the evolved Lizard King and smiled. Then he suddenly remembered that the Lizard King's Mega Stone was still in his hands. He put the collar made from the Lizard King's Mega Stone back on the Lizard King's neck.

Fortunately, Xia Yu had anticipated that the Forest Lizard might evolve and specially ordered a neck ring that could be freely adjusted in size. Otherwise, after the Forest Lizard evolved into the Lizard King, its neck would have become much thicker and it really wouldn't have been able to wear the ring!

Wearing the collar, the Lizard King exuded an aura of dominance. The dazzling Mega Evolution Stone shone brightly in the sunlight. Xia Yu suddenly had the idea to try Mega Evolution (from this point on, the standard will be unified, all Mega Evolutions will be written as Mega Evolution, and Mega Evolution Stones will be written as Mega Evolution Stones). After looking around and seeing that no one was around, Xia Yu couldn't wait to give it a try!

He took out a jade pendant from his chest, touched it, and shouted, "Lizard King, evolve!"

As Xia Yu's voice rang out, a gentle breeze blew by, and the scene became somewhat awkward, but nothing happened. The Lizard King also looked at Xia Yu with a puzzled expression.

This made Xia Yu feel a little frustrated and embarrassed. Wasn't it said that all you needed to do for Mega Evolution was collect the Evolution Key Stone, the corresponding Mega Evolution Stone, and the bond between the trainer and the Pokémon?

Xia Yu frowned in thought. It seemed he still had a long way to go before he could achieve super evolution. What could be the reason? Was the bond between him and the Lizard King not strong enough?

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Saturday.

Upon returning to the forbidden area, Xia Yu heard the good news from Long Yan Ning that Charmeleon had also broken through to the Lord level. After not seeing them for several days, Xia Yu missed his Pokémon and Teacher Long. However, Xia Yu also faced a problem: at this rate, Charmeleon would evolve in a month at most.

For Charmeleon to evolve perfectly, it needs to replenish its Fire-type energy and a large amount of Flying-type energy.

Although he had already stopped giving Charmander Dragon Power Cubes when he decided to let Charmander go the Y-type route, and replaced them with Fire and Flying type Power Cubes.

However, the amount of energy provided by the energy cubes was always a bit lacking. The fire energy was okay, not too much of a deficiency, but the flying energy, Charmeleon was severely lacking. Xia Yu had to rack his brains to find a solution, but he couldn't come up with any good ideas.

Although Xia Yu can freely enter the forbidden areas of the Dragon-type Secret Realm and the Grass and Insect-type Secret Realm, he may not be able to freely enter the forbidden areas of the Fire-type Secret Realm and the Flying-type Secret Realm.

He was able to freely enter the Dragon-type Secret Realm Forbidden Area because his master was Long Fan, and he was able to freely enter the Grass and Insect Secret Realm because the Xia family was one of the shareholders.

However, it's unrealistic for Xia Yu to enter the forbidden area of ​​the Flying System Secret Realm, because no one cares about him at all. So what if you are Long Fan's disciple? Long Fan is one of the Four Heavenly Kings of North China, while our Flying System Secret Realm is in Central China. You think you can use the sword of the previous dynasty to kill the official of the current dynasty?

Sorry, we're not familiar with you. Dragon King can enter the forbidden area for flying creatures, but you're just his disciple, so it's absolutely not allowed.

Of course, Xia Yu could understand the mentality of these secret realms. After all, the number of places in the forbidden areas was limited. They couldn't just let any disciple of a Heavenly King go in for training; that would make the forbidden areas too cheap.

Although Xia Yu also felt the chances were slim, he had another identity: a future star of scientific research! Therefore, after much deliberation, in order to achieve the perfect evolution of Charizard, Xia Yu shamelessly sent an email to the Flying-type Secret Realm and the Fire-type Secret Realm in Tian Du City, strongly expressing his desire to conduct experiments in the two secret realms!

Chapter 142 Re-entering the Fire-Type Secret Realm

Xia Yu was surprised to receive a reply to his email the very next day. Both the Flying Realm and the Fire Realm extended warm invitations to him, which made Xia Yu feel rather smug.

My grandfather's status as a leading scientific researcher carries considerable weight; he's respected wherever he goes—that's what status and position mean.

Unlike that scoundrel Yu Haoran in the Chang'an Dragon-type Secret Realm, who actually resorted to threats for a pseudo-legendary Pokémon, Xia Yu really couldn't do anything about Yu Haoran. Yu Haoran was inherently strong, and having long been stationed in the Chang'an Dragon-type Secret Realm, he had made it an impregnable fortress. Furthermore, the Yu family was a powerful local family in Chang'an, which allowed Yu Haoran to act so recklessly.

Yu Haoran, just you wait. Once I become one of the Four Heavenly Kings, I'll start by taking you down. As for who the first one will be, it'll be Xu Xiu, of course!

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After receiving confirmation from both secret realms, Xia Yu immediately took Charmeleon to the Fire-type secret realm. Once the Fire-type energy was replenished, he would then take Charmeleon and Nombat to the Flying-type secret realm.

This greatly disappointed the Charmeleon, which had been holding back for a long time; it had even come up with a script.

According to Charmeleon's plan, it would have a great battle with Buzzbat in front of Xia Yu. The two fought for three hundred rounds without a clear winner. At this critical moment, Charmeleon had an epiphany in the face of danger and learned a move called Flame Breath. It turned the tide at the crucial moment, defeated Buzzbat, and took the second position in the team. Next, it will challenge the Lizard King...

Well, given the size of the Lizard King, being second is fine. It's not that I'm afraid of the Lizard King, it's just that I simply like the second place position. I, Longlong, just love being second!

However, before the script for Charmander could even be filmed, Charmander, filled with regret, followed Xia Yu to the Fire-type Secret Realm. His dream was shattered, and Charmander could only continue to endure and wait for the next opportunity to show himself. Sooner or later, Charmander will definitely make a name for himself!

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This time, when Xia Yu went to the Fire Element Secret Realm, the Flame Secret Realm received him with almost the highest level of hospitality. They not only put up banners, but also sent people to protect him throughout the trip and arranged a personal guide for him.

"Welcome Researcher Xia Yu to the Flame Realm!"

Xia Yu's current status is only that of a researcher. His status as a Pokémon professor is currently going through the process and is expected to be officially approved by the end of the year or the following year. So for now, he is still just a junior researcher.

Xia Yu noticed with her sharp eyes that there were two familiar faces among the welcoming crowd: Jiang Qinglan from Xishu University and the mature and sexy Manager Qin.

Jiang Qinglan looked at Xia Yu with a gleam in her eyes. Her encounter with Xia Yu in the fire-elemental secret realm had led her to mistakenly believe that Xia Yu was interested in her. However, Xia Yu had never contacted her since he left, which made her realize that it was just her imagination.

Recalling Xia Yu's anxious look when he saw her being beaten in the secret realm, Jiang Qinglan felt increasingly uneasy. She felt that Xia Yu might not have cared about her back then, but rather about the fiery red roly-poly elf egg in her arms.