[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-master-craftsman-in-the-world-of-elves":3,"chapter-master-craftsman-in-the-world-of-elves-master-craftsman-in-the-world-of-elves-chapter-32":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Master Craftsman in the World of Elves",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},2256623,4402,"Chapter 32: The Power of the Evolution Stone!","master-craftsman-in-the-world-of-elves-chapter-32",32,"\u003Cp>Kanto region, Hiyoko Town.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As time passed, the package sent from afar finally arrived at Hiyoko Town’s Pokémon Center.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Evolution Stone.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Recalling the craftsman’s words during their conversation, as soon as Abi pulled the smooth, pale purple stone from the package, he immediately called out his Scyther.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Chir!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Abi’s Scyther was a Pokémon he had struggled hard to catch, his most beloved, and he had bought this durability item specifically to further strengthen it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For Bug-type Pokémon, the usual enhancement item is Silver Powder—the scales from Butterfree and Mothim—which, when carried, boosts the power of Bug-type moves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since Bug-type attacks are inherently weak, increasing move power is essential; but as a Bug-type researcher, Abi knew that sometimes you couldn’t rely solely on move power to win—even if the power was high, if you couldn’t land the hit or couldn’t withstand type disadvantages, it meant nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Chir?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Scyther stared at the pale purple stone. To humans, the Evolution Stone was useless—they couldn’t sense the strange energy within it—but Pokémon could perceive this special energy and resonate with it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, Scyther felt curiosity toward the stone, a faint sense stirring within it, and it tried to make contact with the Evolution Stone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It tapped the stone with the tip of its scythe-like arms; in that instant, a strange warmth flowed from the stone into its body, and Scyther’s eyes instantly sharpened!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What was this restless feeling?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Scyther confirmed this stone truly helped it grow stronger, and gradually understood what this restless feeling truly was!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though it had never experienced this state before, as a Pokémon, it was born with innate knowledge of evolution—though most Pokémon didn’t know what form they would evolve into, or whether they could evolve further.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without doubt, this feeling was evolution!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Chir!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Scyther raised both its scythe arms, filled with excitement—but after a long moment, it looked at its own body in confusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nothing happened!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Chir?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Scyther turned its head, gazing at its trainer with puzzled eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Is this stone fake? Did someone trick you?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Evolution Stones don’t cause Pokémon to evolve—they only resonate with the evolutionary energy still present within Pokémon capable of evolving.” Abi had watched the entire scene and confirmed Guang Tai’s words were true!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Scyther’s confused expression, Abi patted its shoulder: “This isn’t an evolution item, but it seems to boost your Defense and help you grow stronger in daily battles. I don’t know exactly how it works—let’s test it now.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Chir!” Scyther responded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Abi tied a sturdy leather armor around Scyther’s waist and placed the Evolution Stone inside—this counted as carrying it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Scyther gradually felt a faint energy cycle forming within its body, and also sensed its scythes and body had become slightly stronger and more solid.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was it an illusion? Scyther didn’t fully understand, but it felt its current state was quite good.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just then, a challenger arrived at the Gym. Abi glanced at Scyther, slashing at the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its condition is perfect—perfect time to test this new item’s power!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although Abi only intended to test it, the result surprised him!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The challenger was a Bird Keeper named Mingxian, holding two badges.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Normally, each Trainer’s challenge order varied depending on their hometown.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bird Keepers specialized in Flying-type Pokémon, and Mingxian seemed confident in this Gym battle—he immediately sent out a Flying-type Pokémon!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Go, Pidgeotto!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Against Bug-types, you use Flying-type!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A large bird appeared on the battlefield: orange feathers, a red crest, a long pink beak, and broad wings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Abi’s Pokémon was, of course, Scyther!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Chir!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Scyther felt its condition was excellent, staring at the hovering Pidgeotto with battle-ready eyes. It growled threateningly and flashed its scythes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Like all common Trainers, Bird Keeper Mingxian believed in the battle truth: strike first, win first!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Use Peck!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pidgeotto’s sharp, slender beak had powerful attack power, perfect for striking small insects.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Abi immediately gave the command:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Shadow Clone!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whoosh! In an instant, Scyther split into countless illusions. Pidgeotto’s attack missed, and Mingxian grunted in annoyance, then ordered: “Use Wing Attack to shatter those illusions!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pidgeotto struck the surrounding illusions with its broad wings, and in that moment, Abi gave the command:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Cross Chop!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The illusions vanished, and Scyther’s massive scythes struck Pidgeotto directly, delivering consecutive slashes!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Bug-type moves were inherently weak—even with Cross Chop stacking damage, it still wasn’t enough against a Flying-type!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Pidgeotto, use Air Slash!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chaotic beak strikes clashed with Scyther’s rapidly swinging scythes, sparking in the air. In that instant, Mingxian ordered “Wing Attack,” and Scyther couldn’t dodge in time—it was struck hard, sent flying far away!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the expected decisive victory didn’t happen. Scyther merely shook its body and quickly recovered, letting out a confused “Chir!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hit by Wing Attack—but took little damage?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Abi had studied Bug-type Pokémon for a long time—he could tell how much damage his Pokémon took. Scyther had just been caught off guard, and Pidgeotto’s wings were too large to fully avoid in close combat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Taking little damage meant the “Evolution Stone” had worked!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The craftsman said it could “significantly boost a Pokémon’s two Defenses.” Two Defenses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What’s going on?” In contrast to Scyther’s excellent condition, Mingxian grew anxious. This was a type advantage—if their power levels were vastly different, there should’ve been at least some effect!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Use Steel Wing!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mingxian gave the order. Pidgeotto’s wings instantly glowed metallic, and its massive steel wings stirred powerful winds. Abi commanded Scyther: “Sword Dance!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After one Sword Dance, Scyther tanked the Steel Wing strike—no effect at all. Steel Wing wasn’t a Flying-type move, so without type advantage, it meant nothing!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After tanking Steel Wing, Scyther remained calm, even sneering, and began taunting with its scythes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, Pidgeotto above grew tense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It should’ve been an easy win—but this Bug-type was different!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Again, Pidgeotto—Wing Attack!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mingxian refused to give up, and Pidgeotto obeyed—but Abi immediately ordered Scyther to attack!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Scyther, Low Kick!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pidgeotto tried Wing Attack again, but Scyther charged forward with a snarl, raised its scythes, and brought them down in one slash—sending Pidgeotto crashing back to the ground!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the dust settled, Pidgeotto’s eyes spun into spirals—completely incapacitated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next two battles followed the same pattern. The Gym Challenge was best-of-three, but Abi defeated all three Flying-types with just Scyther—clearing the entire team.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clearly, Pidgeotto was Mingxian’s strongest Bird Pokémon. The next two, Pidgey and Pidgeotto, were no match—outcome obvious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Chir!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Scyther raised both scythes high, ecstatic!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It had never fought such an exhilarating battle—fought three opponents alone, shattered their entire team, and they were all Bird Pokémon!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a Bug-type, nothing was more thrilling than defeating its natural enemy head-on!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the wild, Scyther was certain it had become the leader of all Bug-types—and those Bird Pokémon would hear the sound of its scythes and panic, defecating everywhere in the sky!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Waaah… I lost!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bird Keeper Mingxian left dejected, claiming he’d train harder and return to challenge again. Abi walked over to Scyther, patted its excited body, his expression utterly astonished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Evolution Stone… That stone made a Bug-type Pokémon immune to Flying-type attacks!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Abi’s astonishment lingered. He removed the Evolution Stone from Scyther, returned to the Gym’s rest area, opened his computer, and typed a message to a special account, asking if the recipient knew about this stone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The recipient’s nickname was “Professor Oak.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Stone? That’s not my area of research.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In Kanto’s Viridian Town, in Professor Oak’s lab, as a specialist in Pokémon Egg Groups, stones were outside his research scope.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Professor Oak looked the part of a typical researcher—if not for the nest-like tuft of hair on his forehead, his head might as well have been shaved bald.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was tall, wore oval glasses, a white lab coat over a teal shirt, and grass-green pants. His coat pockets were always stuffed with research notes and pens.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But upon reading Abi’s message—about “unevolved Pokémon gaining significant Defense boosts while carrying Evolution Stones”—Professor Oak’s expression turned serious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This seemed connected to Egg Groups and weak Pokémon. Though Scyther wasn’t weak, it was indeed “unevolved.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Professor Oak’s research focused on “Pokémon breeding and Pokémon eggs.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For example, the Pichu egg had only recently been discovered, briefly labeled “Mysterious Egg.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had discovered many Pokémon’s pre-evolved forms. The Evolution Stone, by description, seemed best suited for young or weak Pokémon before evolution.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Scyther can carry it too—no problem, since Scyther does have an evolution form.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whenever this happened, Professor Oak couldn’t help but shake his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pokémon evolution was truly profound.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Weak Pokémon finally evolve into their strongest form—only to find powerful Pokémon on the other side can evolve too.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But evolution wasn’t his specialty. He only touched on it as a stepping stone for breeding and Egg Group research. The true expert on evolution was Professor Elm in Johto.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So after careful thought and checking references, Professor Oak replied he couldn’t answer—and redirected the question to another account.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was the Pokémon world’s authority: Professor Oak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1484,"2026-06-19T14:14:16.243Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","0b4ca200304ba48953a3892aef5f503f85f69bbd180f5b8b5b2584dad2576743","master-craftsman-in-the-world-of-elves-chapter-33","master-craftsman-in-the-world-of-elves-chapter-31",312,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fmaster-craftsman-in-the-world-of-elves-cover.jpg"]