Chapter 106: Double Blade Is Learning Characters!

Double Blade lay in the corner, diligently flipping through the dictionary.

Why stay in the corner? Because it’s its own special little nook—reading here feels safer and more atmospheric!

“Yoo~”

Mm, got it—another word memorized.

If I’m to become the king’s most trusted right-hand, learning modern script is obviously essential!

Not to mention important things like going online to curse scammers—once I learn to read, I can check books on breeding anytime, anywhere, refine my techniques further, apply knowledge broadly, and better help Guang Tai!

I was too busy with work before, but now is the perfect time!

The dictionary flipped rapidly, drawing Guang Tai’s attention from his computer—he couldn’t help but look toward the corner.

Flipping that fast—did you even remember anything?

What’s this “Ghost Quantum Wave Reading Method”?

“Yowu.”

Dictionaries really are dull—almost no illustrations, just dense, crowded text. Double Blade thought: thank goodness I’m a Ghost—these tiny characters don’t bother me. If a human tried this, they’d be dozing off in minutes.

The dictionary also mentioned modern script has several forms, briefly listed in the preface. Double Blade blinked both eyes at once.

Hmm, this isn’t unusual. Ancient kingdoms’ scripts were chaotic too—some small states even invented their own characters. Back then, I saw scholars in the kingdom carrying two or three scrolls every time they stepped out, muttering like they were reciting divine texts.

Chaotic scripts aren’t good. Modern script systems have improved greatly—after a thousand years of development, they’ve matured.

Double Blade mumbled to itself, quickly flipping to the last page of the dictionary.

It placed the thick dictionary on the floor—it had finished reading in just one hour. Guang Tai was stunned.

I’m still carefully studying the essence of the soul, comparing it with my Spirit Communication knowledge, analyzing every word and phrase—and I haven’t even read much. Double Blade’s already done?

“Clack.” Double Blade picked up a book beside it: “General Guide to Breeding Ghost Pokémon,” available in any market.

With so many Trainers and diverse Pokémon, guidebooks on breeding naturally arose—compiled from the experience of Breeders and Nurseries across regions.

Double Blade opened the book.

It had memorized most of the dictionary’s words by brute force—now for the practical test!

“Yowu~”

Once it understood the basic meanings of characters, it rapidly compared them within its soul, mechanically piecing together full sentences and grasping their meaning!

I’m an ancient, highly educated knight—this is child’s play!

【Preface—Since few people breed Ghost Pokémon, usually only Spirit Users do so, common breeding methods are rare. This book aims to help ordinary Trainers properly raise Ghost Pokémon.】

The author calls himself a “Top Pokémon Breeder”?

“Yowu?”

Seems like a very skilled person wrote this? Double Blade felt slightly doubtful.

“It’s written by an Evaluator,” Guang Tai explained, noticing Double Blade’s hesitation. “The strongest breeders in each region take the Evaluator exam—those who pass become Pokémon Evaluators, also called Top Breeders.”

“They can judge your Pokémon’s stats just by looking—things like ‘decent stats,’ ‘excellent stats,’ ‘average power,’ and so on.”

Double Blade froze, then shook its blades as if to speak—but stopped, started again, then fell silent.

That does sound amazing!

But so what? Humans already have plenty of weirdos—my Trainer is one.

“Yowu~”

The book mentions Ghost Pokémon absorb energy from matter—a trait seen in many Ghost Pokémon. Thus, breeding them with high-energy items enhances their corresponding energy and stats.

Objects tainted by curses and resentment are excellent for breeding Ghost Pokémon, but ordinary Trainers are advised against collecting them, and entering ruins or graveyards is discouraged—without proper professional certification, Shanzi entering wild ruins risks death or legal consequences.

Ordinary Ghost Trainers can buy safe, reliable talismans or common spiritual items from Spirit Users, or consume fruits and crops growing near graves—ideally with company, and always avoiding places tied to ancient legends or seals. Note: these are foods Ghost Pokémon enjoy; humans who eat them suffer adverse reactions.

To prevent being drained of energy, always keep bonding items and food on hand. But some Ghost Pokémon, if bonded too strongly, develop an obsession—wanting to die with their Trainer, to forever keep them close. Some Wobbuffet are like that.

Double Blade: “.”

Swords really do fall silent when speechless—and Double Blade secretly glanced twice at Guang Tai, who was reading about the soul’s essence.

Ghost Pokémon’s twisted affection relies on the Trainer being weaker than the Pokémon—what if the Trainer’s combat power utterly overwhelms the Pokémon?

The book doesn’t say!

Forget it. I’m no knight who’d betray his lord. Next page!

Guang Tai sensed Double Blade’s glances. Strange, but questioning while reading is normal.

“Ghost Pokémon and the essence of the soul—human souls can give rise to Ghost-type Pokémon. Sometimes, a Pokémon’s death triggers the birth of a new Ghost Pokémon. Extreme emotions are also a cause of their emergence, all deeply tied to human souls.”

“If a strong bond exists between you and your Ghost Pokémon, your soul’s emotions will influence it. In this way, a Ghost Pokémon’s soul is like blank paper—it gradually becomes similar to its owner through breeding and closeness. That’s why ‘my’ Pokémon gives people a chilling feeling.”

Guang Tai read through the breeding insights gifted by Queen Juzi, gaining great insight. The section on emotional willpower struck him—something most Ghost Trainers rarely consider. Most methods focus on physical items and bonding, ignoring that a Ghost Pokémon’s essence is truly “soul.”

【You read a document on soul research—the author revealed the essence of Ghost Pokémon and the soul!】

【Your Spirit Communication knowledge increased! You gained new knowledge!】

【Advanced Spirit Communication: Fully understand and transcribe Ghost language, soul resilience greatly increased, spiritual power greatly increased, spiritual power can infuse Ghost Pokémon with energy, summon wild Ghost Pokémon via soul sensing, master “Spirit Realm Incantations,” and now you can cultivate a Ghost Pokémon’s “soul”!】

Before Guang Tai’s eyes appeared a deep purple, quietly burning flame phantom.

The purple flame burning in the corner of the room was Double Blade—and Guang Tai realized what he was seeing!

It was the “soul of a Pokémon”!

Soon, Advanced Spirit Communication twisted Guang Tai’s vision—the ordinary workshop aged instantly, as if decayed for centuries, filled with chilling, icy air. The ceiling warped unnaturally. Double Blade vanished. Guang Tai “stood,” walked to the corner, looked around, then pushed open the door.

A powerful gaze, spanning vast heavens and earth, settled upon him. Outside the “workshop,” the scene bore no resemblance to reality—filled with deathly silence and void. Storms swirled in the air, floating islands twisted and inverted, bearing crooked, upside-down buildings. Towering crystal prisms stood between heaven and earth.

A Pokémon, resembling both a colossal dragon and a giant centipede, floated not far away. It had clearly noticed the workshop, staring directly at it—and locked eyes with Guang Tai!

Damn it!

Soul sensing summoned a wild Pokémon?

Who did it summon?!

(End of Chapter)