Chapter 112: Steven

Entering the workshop, the first thing Steven saw were various tools and crafts, which were made quite exquisitely, and a stone placed on the workbench caught Steven's attention.

Xiang Guangtai picked up the stone and handed it to Steven:

"This is the ancient rock."

If an outsider were to look at it, they would at most feel that the color and texture of this stone were different from common stones, but in the eyes of a top rock expert like Steven, this stone seemed to come alive, emitting a strong and strange power!

"It's a crystal of the Rock type!"

Steven gave the judgment directly!

Xiang Guangtai nodded: "That's right, ancient rock is a Rock-type crystal formed under specific circumstances. In terms of composition, it is very similar to the specialty of the Unova region, 'Rock Gem'. And the Pokémon that can produce ancient rock are not just Regirock; for example, Unova's Gigalith, Galar's Stonjourner, Kalos's Carbink—these unique Rock-type Pokémon can become catalysts for producing ancient rock under specific conditions."

Steven was obsessed with observing the stone, and his peripheral vision saw the Unown stone slab on the side of the workbench. He looked at it curiously for a while, but because Unown does not exist in the Hoenn region, Steven could not understand its meaning.

He is also very interested in ruins; after all, many precious stones can only be excavated in ruins.

However, although he didn't understand the text on the Unown stone slab, Steven had seen similar things in a paper!

"These stone slabs are very similar to the stone slabs of the Ruins of Alph in the Johto region."

"Ah, that's the kind of similar thing!" Xiang Guangtai answered straightforwardly, and there was no need to hide it from Steven, after all, the Unown stone slab only reacted to him, the creator:

"The shape of this kind of stone slab is made by imitating the ancient Pokémon Unown that exist in the Kanto region, Johto region, and Sinnoh region. Professor Silph in the Johto region has studied whether Unown or text appeared first in the world, but no results have been researched so far."

Professor Silph is a Pokémon Professor who appeared in the theatrical version "Spell of the Unown: Entei." His daughter caused the main problem of this theatrical version, and the root cause is related to the Unown's ability of "mind manifestation."

And in this theatrical version, there also appeared an interesting and strange "record."

That is, in the ruins of an ancient civilization a long time ago, there was already a record of one of the legendary beasts of Ho-Oh, "Entei"!

Precisely because of this, after the professor was pulled into the space-time rift by the Unown, his daughter shouted "Daddy" at Entei in the myth picture book, which triggered the event of the Spell of the Unown.

However, the problem is, in the distant ancient times, was the "Pokémon" that appeared really "Entei"?

It's probably "Gouging Fire"!

"I made these stone slabs through special crafts. When you stare at the stone slabs, do you feel that your mental energy has improved?"

Steven heard Xiang Guangtai's words and then came back to his senses!

Just now, he was actually lost in thought staring at these stone slabs!

Clatter.

The Poké Ball at Steven's waist shook, seemingly reacting to these stone slabs.

That is Metang's Poké Ball. Because Metagross was left outside, the only Pokémon with Psychic attributes left on Steven is one Metang.

"The Pokémon reacted to the stone slabs. However, these stone slabs are not used to improve the mental power of Psychic Pokémon. If you are looking for such items, I can help you fire light pottery, psychic glass whistles."

"Also, Calyrex dolls."

"Calyrex?" This is the first time Steven has heard this name: "Is it a Pokémon?"

Xiang Guangtai: "Hmm, it is a Pokémon that has been lost in legend, also known as the King of Bountiful Harvests, possessing the ability to heal the mind and make grass and trees sprout, and possessing powerful psychic powers."

"The Calyrex doll I made can strengthen the holder's mental power and heal mental trauma."

While speaking, Xiang Guangtai looked at Steven's expression, which was a bit strange.

A noble like Steven probably doesn't have any mental trauma.

"Interesting, I'll take one of this doll too." Steven's eyes lit up slightly. Although he really doesn't have any mental trauma, can the products from the Traveler's Workshop be bad?

Workshop products must be premium items! Don't ask too much, just buy it!

Xiang Guangtai: "Then I will also pull you into the merchant group. Inside are all people who bought Calyrex dolls, most of whom are psychics."

"By the way, I also want to thank you. Phoebe, one of the Elite Four of the Hoenn region, was introduced to me by you, right?"

"Not at all, that was just a small effort!" Steven had a gentle smile on his face: "Of course, good things should be shared and recommended with friends. As a client, this is also what I should do!"

The relationship between the Elite Four of Hoenn and the two Champions is very good. Everyone is a friend who talks about everything, and they will share things if they have them. And from the news sent by Phoebe later, the charms of the workshop are really quite powerful!

"It is said that after using your charms, a large number of souls with nowhere to go gathered on Mt. Pyre. It sounds a bit scary, but Phoebe said this is a good thing. Those souls can go to rebirth with the help of your charms. Speaking of which, the world of Spirit Mediums is really wonderful!"

"Oh, by the way, you are also a Spirit Medium!"

Regarding what Steven said, Guang Tai remembers it; Flannery had mentioned this in the group chat before. How to evaluate it? It seems that by using his own talismans, he can enter the Spirit Realm directly. If there were a civil servant stationed on the other side of the Spirit Realm to handle the reception, wouldn't this KPI farming take off?

Xiang Guangtai showed a thoughtful expression: "Next, it is about the suitable moves for Pokémon. Steel-type Pokémon are known for their defensive capabilities, so I have a move tutor here that is very suitable for Steel-type Pokémon."

"And, it is an exclusive product that only I have here! It is a move obtained from a legendary giant, named 'Body Press'!"

"The Steel Pokémon it is most suitable for is Skarmory!"

Steven's Skarmory is a rare quality Pokémon among NPCs. In battle, it will use Toxic and Spikes, but unfortunately, it doesn't know Whirlwind, so it is not enough in front of the Poison-type Elite Four.

"The principle of this move is to calculate damage using defense instead of attack values. The higher the defense, the higher the damage given. Skarmory is a Steel-type Pokémon and is very excellent in defense, so it is also very suitable for this move!"

Steven was a bit incredulous: "A move from a legendary giant...?"

This doesn't seem right, does it?

Mr. Brandon also has a Regirock, but I haven't heard that Regirock can use a move like "Body Press"!

"Using defense instead of attack, the higher the defense, the higher the damage given. If this kind of move really exists, then all Pokémon known for defense will all...!"

"That's right, this move is the spring for defensive Pokémon!" Xiang Guangtai smiled and took out the ancient bracelet recording the Body Press move: "This is an ancient bracelet. A long time ago, when there were no move tutors, Pokémon learned moves repeatedly through this bracelet. That's right, it can be used repeatedly and won't break after one use. I'll sell you the ancient bracelet for..."

"5 million!"

Steven offered the price directly!

"Undoubtedly, in terms of battle, the effect of this move is almost the same as Eviolite! Its appearance can almost change the usage of defensive Pokémon!"

More importantly, Steven had never heard of this move, which means that this move, like Eviolite, is an exclusive item only available here!

And he is the first client to buy it!

So since it has been said to this point, money is no longer important; what is important is to make a close friend!

Strange and redundant emotions were brewing in Steven's eyes, making Xiang Guangtai suddenly become silent!

It's really good to have money. Although it's not much money for Steven, it's a huge sum for himself!

"Thank you for your purchase, Mr. Steven!"

"Not at all, I should thank you for your production!"

The two shook hands, their palms locked together. This is the sincere friendship brought by money and sincerity!

Steven gave too much!

This close friend, I have made it!

"And this is for you too."

Xiang Guangtai handed over a silver glass whistle: "This is a steel glass whistle, its function is..."

Steven was stunned after hearing it!

The Hoenn region is the origin of glass whistles. Glass whistles made from volcanic ash of Mt. Chimney are world-famous exclusive crafts. I didn't expect to see familiar products in the Celestic region... but the effect is completely different!

Steel-type move power increase, at the same time entering Steel perception, will not be hit by critical hits, and can be beneficial to the growth of Pokémon. It sounds like some special training whistle, some whimsical fantasy product, but this kind of thing really appeared in front of me!

"Wait for me for a moment."

Xiang Guangtai went to the kitchen and, after making it quickly, took out a "Special Lure" used to cultivate Steel-type Pokémon.

【Craft Food: Mineral Lure.】

【Effect: Made from special minerals, soft sand, iron shell materials, berries, refined iron powder, and lure raw materials. It has a strong attraction to Steel, Grass, and Rock-type Pokémon.】

【Extra Effect 1: Fierce Steel Food—Within a certain period of time, Steel-type energy will rise significantly, which is conducive to the growth of Steel-type Pokémon!】

【Extra Effect 2: Steel Power—Steel-type Pokémon will enter an energy-rising state after eating, their physical condition will become tough, their resistance to unfavorable attributes will be strengthened, and they will have a higher probability of learning new moves!】

"This is?" Steven looked at the lure in front of him, a bit confused.

Xiang Guangtai showed a mysterious smile: "The latest Fierce Steel Food! If fed to Steel-type Pokémon, there will be unexpected changes. It is a food very suitable for Breeders!"

"Why don't you let Metagross try it?"

(End of chapter) ===== CHAPTER 113 =====