manynovel Chapter 422 If only Li Luochen were from our Zhenxin Town!
Chapter 422 If only Li Luochen were from our Zhenxin Town!
Li Luochen originally planned to visit Bilan's home, meet the elders, and perform the proper courtesies.
As a result, they hadn't even taken a few steps after entering Pallet Town when Azur Lane forcibly pulled them by the arm and turned them onto a side road: "Come on, come on, let's go see Professor Oak first."
Li Luochen stumbled slightly as she pulled him, and had no choice but to follow her lead.
"Hey, how much did Professor Oak give you? Why did you drag me to Professor Oak's side first?" Li Luochen sighed helplessly, but there was no real resentment in his tone.
"Oh well, since we're already here!" Azure said without turning her head, "Besides, Professor Oak is a really nice guy, you'll see when you meet him."
In the distance, you can already see the research institute with its red roof and white walls.
Several Pokémon were sunbathing in the yard, and a Snorlax was lying under a tree snoring, its belly rising and falling like a small mountain.
Bilan pulled Li Luochen open the research institute's gate and called out, "Professor Oak—! I'm here—!"
"Oh my! Azure's here, isn't she?"
Professor Oak poked his head out of the research institute, his gaze passing over the azure sky and landing on the young man behind her.
"This must be Luo Chen, right? He's tall and strong, but he looks like a scholar."
Professor Oak looked Li Luochen up and down, his eyes filled with the mixture of scrutiny and appreciation typical of an elder. He nodded with satisfaction, "You and Azur are a perfect match! Come in and have a seat!"
He waved enthusiastically, stepped aside to make way for the doorway, and a smile spread from the corner of his eyes to the corner of his mouth.
Actually, he had wanted to meet Li Luochen for a long time.
Unfortunately, I never had the chance. Donghuang and Guan are separated by the sea, and it's not a distance that can be reached at any time.
I had no choice but to take advantage of this opportunity when Bilan brought Li Luochen back to meet this legendary young man properly.
Moreover, Azur Lane has very high standards; Professor Oak has long been incredibly curious about the person who could make her so devoted to him.
As you enter Oak's lab, a faint scent of wood mixed with the aroma of Pokémon food wafts through the air.
The room was simply furnished, with bookshelves against the wall crammed with documents and books, and several open documents spread out on the table, pressed under a fossil.
Sunlight streamed in through the window, causing the dust motes to drift slowly through the air.
"Luo Chen, please make yourself at home."
Professor Oak took a few mugs from the cabinet and placed them on the table, the bottoms of the mugs making a solid sound as they tapped against the wooden surface. "Would you like something to drink?"
"Anything is fine."
Li Luochen sat down in the chair and looked around.
There are several photos on the bookshelf, including a young Professor Oak standing next to Pokémon, and a group photo of several children.
One of the boys wearing a hat had a silly grin on his face; he was probably Xiao Zhi when he was a child.
Bilan had already sat down on the sofa as if they were old friends, crossed her legs, and started peeling an orange from the fruit plate.
Professor Oak brought over a kettle, poured water into three cups, and sat down opposite Li Luochen.
He held the cup, not drinking immediately, but smilingly observing Li Luochen through the rising steam.
"Luo Chen, I heard from Bi Lan that you're a rather open-minded person."
Professor Oak put down his cup, placed his hands on his knees, leaned forward slightly, and wore a childlike expression of anticipation on his weathered face.
He paused, seemingly considering his words, but finally steeled himself and shamelessly asked, "This old man will be shameless enough to ask you to let me see the Pokémon you've caught today?"
He's always been envious.
Dark Lugia, Talebagos, the three legendary beasts of the Eastern Region, and Regigigas—these are Pokémon that ordinary trainers might never see in their entire lives.
Some of them only appeared in ancient books and legends; even he, a well-informed Pokémon professor, had only seen a few blurry illustrations in the literature.
These legendary Pokémon are now inside the Poké Ball of this young man.
Professor Oak felt an irresistible urge to try it.
Of course, if Li Luochen requires him to pay any price, then this old man will be willing to go all out.
Professor Oak secretly made up his mind, and even began to calculate whether his several treasured research manuscripts, collected over many years, were worth anything...
"No, no, haha."
Li Luochen waved his hand, amused by Professor Oak's alarmed expression.
"If it's Professor Oak, you can see it if you want. However, I brought Regigigas with me today, so if you don't mind..."
"Oh ho ho ho! I don't mind at all!"
Professor Oak waved his hands repeatedly, his movements so fast it seemed he was afraid Li Luochen would change his mind.
He stood up from the chair, then sat back down, rubbing his hands together, his eyes already glancing into the yard.
"The yard is spacious, so let's put it there. Putting it there is good!"
Professor Oak was genuinely amused.
He rubbed his hands together, his steps light as a man of his age. He glanced back at Li Luochen, then at the doorway, his muttering to himself never ceasing:
"Regigigas, Regigigas, I never thought I'd see him in person in my lifetime..."
Hehe~ I made a profit! I made a profit!
Li Luochen followed Professor Oak to the backyard.
The sun was shining brightly, the lawn was neatly trimmed, and a few Pokémon that were sunbathing in a corner moved lazily when they saw someone coming, and then lay down again.
Professor Oak stood in the center of the yard, his hands behind his back, like an old lottery player waiting for the draw, his anticipation impossible to hide.
"Come forth, Regigigas!"
Li Luochen took out the Master Ball, stepped back two paces, and gently tossed it toward a patch of open grass not far away.
boom!
A burst of red light erupted, and a massive figure descended from the sky, landing on all fours, causing the entire courtyard to tremble.
Regigigas slowly straightened up, its six eyes half-closed and half-open. It stood there, motionless as a mountain, even its breathing carrying an ancient heaviness.
Professor Oak squinted, but his gaze was sharper than ever.
He tilted his head back, looking from Regigicas's toes to his knees, from his knees to his waist, and from his waist to the six half-closed eyes. His neck tilted back higher and higher, and his mouth opened wider and wider.
Goodness...
This Regigigas is truly extraordinary!
He walked half a circle around Regigicas, his steps as slow as if he were measuring something precious.
He reached out, wanting to touch it, but then withdrew his hand, as if afraid of disturbing the sleeping giant.
He glanced back at Li Luochen, his eyes filled with a mixture of shock, envy, and a sense of "what incredible luck you've had."
Sigh, if only Li Luochen could live in Zhenxin Town forever!
Why isn't Li Luochen from Zhenxin Town?!