Seeing Xu Li agree to the battle, the investigator who stopped Xu Li left in a huff, a smug smile on his face.
This was the method he thought of to save their Investigation Team's face: battle Xu Li, defeat Xu Li, and let the Galaxy Team see that Xu Li was nothing more than their defeated subordinate.
He had even prepared more reasons to force Xu Li into a battle, but he didn't expect Xu Li to agree so readily, so none of those reasons were used.
He and other Investigation Team members had specifically investigated Xu Li's strength.
A common Paras, and a Growlithe extremely weak to Water.
And a newly acquired Oshawott from Professor Laventon. They had investigated the other two Cyndaquil and Rowlet, noting their low levels and lack of battle experience, so they assumed the Oshawott was similar.
The only unknown was a Pokémon that looked like a small dinosaur, but it appeared small in stature, clearly a young Pokémon, posing no threat.
Even if he went to Obsidian Fieldlands, what strength could he gain in a short time? At most, another Wurmple or Bidoof, or perhaps the Starly on that kid's shoulder?
Thinking this, the investigator's smile widened involuntarily.
With their Investigation Team's strength, they would surely defeat Xu Li with ease, teaching that disrespectful kid a lesson about manners.
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Galaxy Team Headquarters, Professor Laventon's Office.
Ignoring the provocation from the investigator just now, Xu Li knocked on Professor Laventon's office door.
The scene was similar to Xu Li's first visit to Professor Laventon's office: Professor Laventon hunched over his desk, a Cyndaquil Sleeping in the fireplace, but there were no Pokémon in the tree landscape or the fish tank anymore.
Hearing the movement, Professor Laventon, who was bent over his desk, looked up and joyfully said,
"Ah, Xu Li, you're back! I thought you'd stay a bit longer."
"Because there are some urgent matters."
Xu Li told Professor Laventon about the Kricketune Family wanting a stable place to live and explained that they were willing to cooperate with research.
As expected, Professor Laventon jumped up in surprise and shouted loudly.
"What! An entire Family! You caught an entire Family!"
His voice even carried through the office to the next room.
Xu Li covered his ears, signaling Professor Laventon not to get too excited.
"I didn't catch them. They're willing to come here, so you should treat them well, and they'll cooperate with the research."
"No matter what, that's an entire Family! I, I haven't researched an entire Family before!"
Professor Laventon clenched his fists, getting more and more excited, finally even rushing to Xu Li and giving him a tight hug.
"I love you so much, Xu Li! Where are the Kricketune? Where are they?!"
Xu Li struggled to break free from Professor Laventon's embrace; he was indeed too enthusiastic.
"Uh, don't get excited, don't get excited. There are other things to explain. I'll tell you everything at the end."
"Good, good, what else? Xu Li, you truly give me too many surprises."
Seeing Professor Laventon calm down a bit, Xu Li continued to explain,
"Both of those requests have been completed."
"The red fireball on Windswept Run was actually the flame on Chimchar's tail, which was particularly noticeable at night."
"Oh, I see, so it was Chimchar's tail flame after all."
Professor Laventon suddenly understood.
"Also, the Ponyta with blue flames is a shiny Ponyta. Hmm, I speculate that there's a very small chance for shiny Pokémon to appear; they have different colors from normal ones."
"It's worth noting that shiny Pokémon might be bullied due to their different colors. The Pokédex can also include data on shinies."
"Ponyta and Chimchar have become my companions, and there's also a shiny Magikarp. If you want to collect data, you can come to my home to observe them."
Professor Laventon pondered upon hearing Xu Li's speculation about shinies.
"So, besides their appearance, is there anything different about shiny Pokémon?"
Is there anything different about shiny Pokémon? Probably nothing, Xu Li thought.
"There shouldn't be any difference, but perhaps shiny Pokémon might be a bit tougher than normal Pokémon due to their growth environment?"
"I see. Shiny, a very small probability, indeed. The Pokédex can also have a shiny section."
Professor Laventon nodded. The purpose of the Pokédex was to collect complete data on Pokémon, and shinies would naturally not be left out.
Then Xu Li handed over all the unneeded Pokémon he had caught this time to Professor Laventon, who quickly compiled the investigation report.
"Also, some of the Pokémon caught this time, these Graveler and Golem, might be a bit aggressive, so pay extra attention. One of the Graveler is a Head."
[Xu Li · Obsidian Fieldlands Investigation Report]
[Geodude, Geodude, Geodude, Graveler (Head), Zubat, Zubat, Shinx, Drifloon, Drifloon, Drifloon, Burmy (Head), Geodude, Geodude, Geodude, Geodude, Geodude, Geodude, Graveler, Graveler, Golem, Graveler, Graveler, Graveler, Graveler]
"Ah, so many Graveler, and a Graveler Head and Burmy Head! Xu Li, aren't you going to tame them for battle?"
Did he clear out the Graveler Family's nest?
Professor Laventon was also amazed to see Xu Li catching a Head in a single outing, then wondered why Xu Li didn't tame the Graveler Head for use.
After all, a Head meant high initial combat power, capable of decent battle without training.
"I already have a Head, so this Graveler is not needed."
"You have another Head?"
Professor Laventon could no longer recall how many surprises Xu Li had brought him. He now only felt that Xu Li was truly a treasure, and he had to continue cooperating with Xu Li no matter what.
So, when he later heard Xu Li mention that someone from the Investigation Team had provoked him and challenged Xu Li to a battle at the training ground tomorrow, he was furious and wanted to confront the Investigation Team members, but Xu Li stopped him.
He still had tasks to complete, so more battles would be better.
"This is a grudge between me and the Investigation Team; it ultimately needs to be resolved with a battle, no need for this."
Professor Laventon also thought about how the Investigation Team's progress in investigations over the years was less than Xu Li's progress in just two months, and angrily said,
"The Investigation Team is truly becoming more and more lawless. How about this, I'll transfer most of their Pokédex funding here for you, Xu Li, to use."
"Then, along with the reward for this investigation, it will be sent to your home."
Xu Li agreed. Although this might provoke some Investigation Team members' dislike for Xu Li, Xu Li didn't care about a little dislike; he needed the money more.
"Let's go, we'll Head to the Pokémon breeding area and meet the Kricketune Family."
Professor Laventon nodded immediately.
Before leaving, Xu Li remembered something, pointed to the transparent large fish tank in the office, and asked,
"Do you still need this Pokémon? If not, can I have it?"
Thinking of meeting an entire research-cooperating group soon, Professor Laventon's mood also brightened.
"Of course, is Oshawott missing this water tank?"
"It should be called Dewott now. I caught two Magikarp."
"The water tank will be delivered to your house tomorrow. Dewott evolved so quickly."
"Indeed."
Just like that, Xu Li and Professor Laventon chatted all the way to the outskirts of Jubilife Village's breeding area, finding a spot with few Pokémon.
Well, actually, there weren't many Pokémon here to begin with; they were scarce everywhere.
Xu Li released the entire Kricketune family in one go.
"This, this is your future habitat."
The Head Kricketune emerged, first taking a deep breath, then observing its surroundings: flat grass, but also many trees and a body of water. The environment was quite good.
Over the years, Professor Laventon had dealt with both aggressive and gentle Pokémon in this breeding area, so he was very skilled at interacting with them.
After introducing Professor Laventon to the Head Kricketune and instructing them to abide by the rules, Xu Li left, not wanting to disturb the Kricketune family's interaction with Professor Laventon.
When he had time, Xu Li would often visit the Kricketune to listen to their music.
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