Pokemon: Pick up Eevee at the start

Looking at the beautiful picture painted in the letter from Ma Xiu, Xia Chen felt slightly emotional.

Who would have thought that the seed that was planted unintentionally has now grown into a lush and towering tree.

Presumably, the group of people headed by Ma Xiu and Mi Keli who truly love gorgeous performances must have spent a lot of time and effort, right?

Is it the Hoenn area? I haven't traveled there yet, and by the way, I can still go to Daigo's appointment a month ago.

Thinking like this, Xia Chen immediately made a decision in his heart. The next stop was to go to the Fengyuan region!

As for school starting on September 9th, this is no longer a problem for Xia Chen.

If winning the previous Donghuang Youth Competition was enough for Xia Chen to graduate without worries, winning the World Youth Championship this time would allow him to be directly promoted to an honorary alumni before graduation.

After calling Lao Yu to explain the situation, the principal personally approved Xia Chen's long vacation for the entire first half of his sophomore year.

Xia Chen estimated that even if he didn't take the initiative to ask for leave, Lao Yu would take the initiative to approve it.

The current situation is that Xia Chen does not need the brand of Beijing University to gild himself, but Beijing University needs "Xia Chen is an outstanding student of our school" to prove its gold content as the number one university in Donghuang.

After handling these complicated and trivial matters, Xia Chen immediately asked Yan Shu to help book a ticket to Kanaz City in the Fengyuan region for the next day——

Today is only August 20th, and there is still more than half a month before the opening of the gorgeous contest. There is no rush to go to Liuli City first.

As for why Hoenn’s first stop is Karnaz City, it’s naturally because that’s the headquarters of the largest force in Hoenn, the Dewen Group.

"But do we need to bring all the elves with us?"

Xia Chen thought about this question in his mind.

As more and more elves are conquered, this is a problem that most trainers will encounter.

The more elves you take with you, the longer you will spend taking care of, cooking, etc. along the way.

Even Sirona only takes six elves with her when she goes out to deal with alliance affairs or explore ruins. Now including Gulledon, she has tamed nine elves in total, which is a bit too much to take care of.

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"So what do you think? Do you want to stay home instead of traveling to Hoenn?"

Following the old rules, Xia Chen still listened to the opinions of the elves first.

If no one says they don't want to go, it doesn't matter if they all are brought.

After a few seconds of silence, Cangyan Blade Ghost raised his hand, "Kalu——(I'll stay at home. I need a relatively long period of time to practice now. It will be more convenient to be in a fixed place. )"

For him, two-thirds of the "Medicine Dust" consciousness has dissipated, and he needs to seize the time to leave more of this precious memory before it completely dissipates.

For Xia Chen, the reason was sufficient, so he naturally nodded in agreement.

After thinking for a few seconds, Nian Meier also chose to be a left-behind child.

"Nian——(I think I need to settle down, so I won't go this time.)"

Although this was the reason, from the way she glanced at the Blue Flame Blade Ghost from time to time, it seemed that she still had some intention of competing with him.

Xia Chen, who saw all this, didn't pay much attention to it. Healthy competition among elves is a good thing. If she can learn the experience she lacks from the Blue Flame Blade Ghost, it would be great for Nian Mei'er. .

Except for Nian Meier and Cangyan Blade Ghost, there were no elves who wanted to stay at home anymore.

However, there is still one last problem that needs to be solved before departure. Who should take care of the two elves left at home?

The most convenient thing is undoubtedly the assistant Yan Shu, but Xia Chen can't worry about it.

It's not that Xia Chen has any problem with her, it's mainly because unless it's left to Ming Yi or Sirona, he can't let go of anyone else.

In response, Nian Meier vowed: "Nian——(Don't worry, I will take good care of the Blue Flame Blade Ghost~)"

Xia Chen knocked her head angrily, "Just you? Just take good care of yourself!"

After pondering for a long time, he turned to look at Cang Yan Blade Ghost, "In the meantime, I will ask you to take care of Nian Mei'er. I will teach you how to shop online in a while. You can decide for yourself what to buy."

Although Cangyan Blade Ghost was technically a junior, he looked much more reliable than Nian Meier. Xia Chen felt that he should be able to take good care of himself and Nian Meier after being away for a few months.

The Cang Yan Blade Ghost nodded slightly and replied: "Click - (Don't worry, it's no problem.)"

The Donghuang area has always had good security. With their strength, as long as some legendary elves don't appear in the world, they can at least protect themselves.

After teaching Cangyan Blade Ghost some convenient methods such as takeout and online shopping, Xia Chen left Zhijiang the next day and set off for Kanaz City.

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Fengyuan Region and Donghuang Region face each other across the sea and are considered close neighbors.

Because the geographical location is similar, the climate is similar.

It is even said in ancient times that the battle between Groudon and Kyogre split the Donghuang Continent into two, giving rise to the current Fengyuan region.

It is unknown whether the legend is true or false, but the two areas are really close to each other.

In less than two hours, the plane departing from Zhijiang crossed the ocean and landed at Dewen Airport in Kanaz City.

This is the strength of Dewen Group in the Fengyuan area. Even the airport is not named after a place, but after a private company.

As soon as he left the airport and before he called the phone number sent by Dawu, an extra-long luxury car parked in front of Xia Chen.

The car stopped, the door opened, and a middle-aged man in a suit with a gentle smile got out.

Immediately, two rows of bodyguards in black lined up, seemingly greeting the guests.

Xia Chen was a little puzzled.

No, they are all in the elf world. Are human bodyguards really useful?

It's better to have a row of Gardevoir and a row of Eluredo, which has both the cards and the guarantee of strength.

Xia Chen was complaining in his heart, and the man in suit in front of him bowed slightly and invited: "Mr. Wen Group.”

President Zivucci?

Xia Chen raised his eyebrows in surprise. He thought these people were sent by Dawu to pick him up, but he didn't expect that they were directly his father.

He had some impression of Daigo's father, President Zifuqi, and he seemed to be an avid stone lover. Daigo's love for digging stones must have been influenced by his education when he was a child.

When he appeared in the anime, he was already a gray-haired old man, but in this world, Dago is only in his early twenties, and President Zivucci is probably in the prime of life.

As for why he sent someone to pick him up and made such a big fuss, Xia Chen was not surprised.

With his current influence, if he went to Silver Company, Boss Sakaki's secretary, Makori, would probably come to greet him personally.

After withdrawing his thoughts, Xia Chen nodded to Kuroda and bent down to sit in the car.

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The headquarters of Devon Group is located in the Devon Financial Center, the tallest building in the center of Kanaz City.

As the most well-known trans-regional super-large enterprise in the world besides Silver, Devon's business scope covers mining, real estate, finance, energy, medicine, elf props, etc. It is a veritable giant business empire. .

Looking up at this towering skyscraper of more than 300 meters, Xia Chen was slightly amazed. The scale of this building was infinitely greater than his own small energy cube workshop.

However, he doesn’t have any idea of ​​“replacement”. There are many things he pursues in this world——

Encounter with more elves, leave more marks of your own in this world, an ending that won't be hacked, etc. This seems a bit crooked.

In short, it does not include making more money.

Well, this kind of Versailles-sounding statement seems to be something you can only say after you have money.

"Mr. Xia Chen, please come this way."

Following Kuroda through the luxurious and grand hall, taking the elevator all the way up, Xia Chen arrived at President Dewen's office on the top floor.

Like the layout of most boss offices, a huge transparent glass curtain wall is embedded on one side, framing the bustling scenery of Karnaz City; in the middle is an extremely luxurious leather sofa - the natural shedding of the top-notch Hackron skin.

The only difference may be that there are no arty books behind the desk, but a shelf filled with various colorful and strange-shaped stones.

A business legend of a generation, Zifuqi Mujin, the helmsman of Dewen Group, is sitting on the boss's chair and working at his desk.

More than ten years ago, it was he who inherited the Devon Group and developed it from a small company that mined iron ore and refined steel to a super consortium that can now rival Silver Company.

Xia Chen clicked his tongue and suddenly envied Da Wu. He was the kind of model who became a super rich second generation through his father's efforts.

At this moment, President Zivucci, who was behind the desk, had just signed a document and handed it to Miss Goethe beside him. He raised his head and said, "Mr. Xia Chen, welcome to Devon Group. Please take a seat."

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President Zivucci is a handsome middle-aged man, and Daigo probably inherited his excellent genes that made him so popular.

His hair color is the same light blue as Daigo's, but the baptism of time has made it look a little gray.

Generally speaking, this is a man who can be called "handsome uncle" rather than "master" by young girls when he walks outside. He has an easy-going but majestic temperament.

Xia Chen was observing Zfuqi, and Zfuqi was also looking at Xia Chen.

Long-term meditation exercise has given Xia Chen a unique mysterious temperament. His self-disciplined work and rest and exercise have given him a young and outstanding physique, plus a handsome face that no one can fault.

All things considered, even Zifuqi, who has read countless people, couldn't help but admire in his heart - "I have 30% of the style I had when I was young!"

"Mr. Xia Chen is a talented young man. When we meet him today, he is well-deserved for his reputation!"

"Mr. Zivucci said it all, your deeds are legendary. I often wrote about you when I was writing essays in high school!"

"Hahaha, little friend Xia Chen is really humorous. You and I have a relationship. If you don't mind, we can call each other uncle and nephew."

"It's a pleasure, Uncle Zivuch."

"Where is it, my dear nephew Xia Chen."

The world of adults is that simple. With a few words, the two of them became like uncle and nephew.

After exchanging business compliments and greetings, the atmosphere gradually became relaxed and harmonious.

Zivucci smiled and said: "That guy Dawu went to dig stones in the Carlos area again, so I am the only one here to entertain him. My dear nephew, please don't dislike me as an old man."

Taking a sip of the black tea handed over by Miss Goethe, Xia Chen replied: "How could it be possible? It's not too late to learn from you."

Changing the topic, Xia Chen changed the subject and asked: "The Carlos area? I have traveled there too. The scenery is very good. Are there any special stones?"

The purpose of deliberately shifting the topic to the Kalos region is naturally to criticize the Super Stone. The Kalos region is the birthplace of super evolution.

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There is a theory in the past life that when the final weapon created by AZ was launched three thousand years ago, the life energy of Xerneas or Yveltal spread throughout the Kalos region, thus leading to the formation of the super stone.

However, there are also rumors that the super stone originated in the Hoenn region and was born from a meteorite from outer space. Rayquaza, who wanted to intercept the meteorite and protect the Hoenn region, became the first one because of contact with the meteorite. An elf capable of super evolution.

Xia Chen didn't know what was going on in this world. Anyway, he had never heard of super evolution since ancient times.

A third scenario is not impossible.

So now he wants to find out information from perhaps the richest stone lover in the world to see if he can get any clues.

Zifuqi didn't have so many ideas. He just thought it was Xia Chen chatting. After thinking for two seconds, he replied: "It's a special stone. Except for the precious pink diamond in the legendary Diamond Kingdom, there is nothing else. But our family settled in Carlos for a period of time before, and Dawu has more affection for that place."

Xia Chen was a little surprised, "Have you ever settled in Carlos?"

Zivucci nodded and introduced with a hint of nostalgia: "That was considered a turning point in the rise of our Devon Group. My father devoted his life to civilianizing the life energy that was spread throughout Kalos when the final weapon was launched three thousand years ago. And he succeeded in the end.”

"He developed a method of converting life energy into a special energy that is controllable, storable, and extremely high in energy density. He named it [living energy], or [∞ energy], precisely because of this The research and development of this kind of energy has allowed our Devon Group to flourish and reach today."

Perhaps because he was a little dry, Zivucci took a sip of tea and then laughed at himself, "The world calls me a business genius. In fact, I just did some trivial things based on my father's great research." .”

Xia Chen nodded slightly, Zfuqi's words awakened his long-standing memory from his previous life.

I remember when I played Ruby and Sapphire remake a long time ago, this energy did seem to be mentioned in the plot.

The plot of that generation of games took place in the Hoenn region, but there was the emergence of mega evolution. The flightless and fat-headed fish also obtained handsome and powerful [original return] forms.

This is also evidence that there are rumors that mega evolution originated in the Hoenn region.

However, Dewen Group is closely related to life energy, and life energy and super evolution are inextricably linked.

Rounding things off, it means that Dewen Group and Super Evolution are closely related, and this relationship must be well maintained.

Xia Chen thought so.

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After chatting for a while, President Zifuqi took Xia Chen to visit the precious stone collection that he was proud of.

Although Xia Chen put on the cloak of a stone enthusiast just to find out about super evolution stones, he still put in some effort to understand it, and his level was probably at an amateur level.

However, this circle was already a niche one, and it was usually difficult for Zivuch to meet people of the same kind. This time he caught one, and he had a great time chatting.

After chatting with Shi Shi for several hours, now his "nephew" can be said to be extremely smooth.

"My dear nephew, this is only a small part of my collection. Downstairs there are various rare stones that Dawu and I have dug up over the years. I will take you to look around after dinner."

Zifuqi warmly invited him, looking like he still had something to say.

However, Xia Chen subconsciously took half a step back and said with a forced smile: "Uncle Zivuch, maybe next time. I just got off the plane today and am a little tired."

After looking at the stones in one afternoon, I still feel like I feel like vomiting when I see them, but I guess it will be almost the same after another night.

Zifuqi is also a sensible person, how could he not understand the meaning of Xia Chen's words.

With a casual smile, he said: "I was rude. If you don't mind, my nephew will stay in the hotel under our group these days. Without boasting, this is the premier hotel in Kanaz City."

Xia Chen politely replied: "Thank you for the hospitality, that would be great."

Zivucci smiled and said: "It's a small matter, let's go eat first. We have three floors of gourmet food floors used as staff restaurants. Let's see if they can impress you, the chef."

Secretary Kuroda appeared at the right time and led Zivucci and Xia Chen to have dinner.

Afterwards, the guests and hosts had a great time, nothing to worry about.

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At the beginning of the lanterns, the bustling night view of Karnaz City appeared in front of Xia Chen.

After finishing the meal, Zivucci asked Kuroda to take him to the hotel and gave Xia Chen the treatment he felt at home.

At this moment, he and the elves were admiring the night view in front of the glass curtain wall of the luxurious elf suite of the Zifuqi Hotel, soothing the fatigue of his first visit to the Hoenn region.

Karnaz City is the largest city in the Hoenn region, and its status is close to that of Miare City in the Kalos region.

In addition to technological level and permanent population, another important reason is geographical location.

Bordered by Meteor Falls to the north and Orange Blossom Forest to the south, Karnaz City is located between the two most important elven habitats in the Hoenn region.

Speaking of Meteor Falls, it is also a place closely related to Mega Evolution.

In the game plot, the people of the Meteor who live there signed a contract with the legendary Dragon God Rayquaza thousands of years ago, successfully made his mega evolution, and prevented the fall of an extraterrestrial meteorite that could destroy the Hoenn region.

However, mega evolution has not yet been discovered in this world, and it is not known whether a meteorite fell thousands of years ago, or whether Rayquaza has mega evolved.

In any case, this is also an important place where there may be clues to super evolution, so we have to explore it.

Anyway, there are still many days until the opening of the gorgeous contest, so I am idle these days.

Xia Chen slapped his head and made an immediate decision to set off for Meteor Falls tomorrow!