[{"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-34":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},2256625,4402,"Chapter 34: Xiang Guangtai, Da Wu","master-craftsman-in-the-world-of-elves-chapter-34",34,"\u003Cp>In our Johto region, the Gym Leader of Violet City, Soh Ye, is a renowned spiritualist known as \"Shu Yan Zhe,\" who possesses the extraordinary ability of \"Far-Sight,\" enabling him to perceive things invisible to others, and he is also tasked with guarding the Bell Tower and the Burned Tower, places where legendary Pokémon dwell.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If we asked him to conduct the experiment, we’d surely get accurate results, but I’m not an expert in spiritualism, so I can’t participate in this matter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dr. Kukui scratched his head, looking apologetic, but Dr. Oak waved his hand:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No no, crafted artifacts are not our area of research—whether it’s you, me, or Dr. Solanis, these are the domains of artisans and tech companies.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Each region’s professor focuses on different research areas; Professor Oak himself studies “the relationship between Pokémon and humans,” and his field is closely tied to Pokémon behavior, ecology, ethics, and type theory—other professors share this disregard for the supernatural.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dr. Kukui specializes in breeding, while Dr. Solanis, though interested in rocks, primarily researches meteorites, astronomy, and energy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But then Dr. Oak suddenly changed the subject:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“However, just like Evolution Stones, rare materials we’ve never seen might appear in distant regions—not limited to stones, but possibly items connected to Pokémon.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Take the Evolution Stone we just learned about: though naturally formed, it’s deeply linked to Pokémon evolution. Perhaps similar special stones exist in our region, simply undiscovered until now.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Let’s focus on that strange shop first—perhaps it’ll yield rare materials that could aid our research.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dr. Oak’s suggestion was agreed upon; Dr. Solanis also mentioned that one of the Elite Four in Hoenn might be interested in such talismans.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the video call ended, Dr. Oak in Pallet Town stared at the “unique talisman” in the shop and slowly recalled a familiar person in his mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kanto certainly had experts in ghost-type phenomena—she just didn’t get along with me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Should I invite her to the lab?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No, better not—if I asked her for help with research, she’d definitely yell at me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>————\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By the time Da Wu arrived at Leafy Town, Dr. Solanis’s “inter-regional symposium” had already ended.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh! Mr. Da Wu, you’re here! Sorry to make you travel so far.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Don’t mention it! After all, it’s a rare stone!” Da Wu cut short the pleasantries and asked urgently: “So, Doctor, the stone?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Why would the stone be with me? It’s still in Johto,” Dr. Solanis said, half-laughing, then told Da Wu everything they’d discussed; upon learning the stone’s origin wasn’t from a common region, Da Wu grew excited.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He hadn’t even exhausted the secrets buried beneath the earth in familiar regions—yet here were surprises waiting in unknown lands!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their in-person conversation was far more detailed than the call; Da Wu learned the stone was now in the possession of a Gym Leader in Johto, and he’d heard of the name A Bi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The youngest genius Gym Leader in Johto, right? I heard he’s exceptional in Bug-type research and even discovered the move ‘Rapid Slash,’ distinguishing it from ordinary cutting moves.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I see. But since the stone was sold to him…” Da Wu fell into thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he wanted to force a purchase, he certainly had the funds—he could simply name a price, and Da Wu was sure the man would part with it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But that would give the impression of “throwing money at any treasure,” so the proper approach was still to find the artisan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Besides, if the owner found it useful and refused to sell, he’d be left in an awkward position.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Since this stone may be connected to Pokémon, it’s not ordinary geological rock—it’s a special mineral formed under specific conditions.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Da Wu spoke confidently: “The known special minerals linked to Pokémon—Hard Stone, Mystic Water, King’s Rock—all have strong ties to Pokémon, and as we know, their formation in nature is mostly tied to rocks, water, and Psychic-type Pokémon.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a professional gem collector, Da Wu displayed stones from many regions in his home in Green Ridge City: hornblende from the Rock Tunnel in Kanto, flint from Mount Sennin in Hoenn, and green tuff from Mount Coronet in Sinnoh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So he knew perfectly well which stones were abnormal and which possessed unique formation environments and conditions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I was planning to visit Sootopolis in Kanto in a few days—heard they found rare fossils at the science museum—but now it seems I’ll head to Johto first.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Da Wu shrugged: “Time is tight, so I’ll make a quick trip to Johto first, then go to Sootopolis after their research concludes, and finally track down the artisan.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“In that case, keep an eye on his shop,” Dr. Solanis said, pulling up the previous store interface on his computer:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s a popular online shop, and he’s got some unique items.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“There’s content about talismans—Miss Rong should be interested.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Da Wu saw the items for sale in the shop interface; when he spotted the items that boosted move power and locked in life—such as the Unique Talisman and Spirit Cloth—he began to think.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This artisan seems to sell everything—is his description truthful?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’ll send him an email to confirm—this way it’s more formal.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Da Wu thought for a moment, drafted an email in Dr. Solanis’s lab, and sent it to Xiang Guangtai—then quickly received a “reply.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Sorry, I’m currently away. I’ll contact you when I return. — Auto-reply】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“An auto-reply? That makes sense—the artisan must be out in the wild gathering rare materials.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Da Wu mentally imagined the scene; unable to get a response, he could only monitor Xiang Guangtai’s shop, discuss with Dr. Solanis whether the Evolution Stone might be a new meteorite, and send Miss Rong a message: “Found something great.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>————\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>June 19.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the dream event ended, Guang Tai was busy planting and watering, avoiding further contact with the Symbol Plates, and the word “Wave Water” had been broken apart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>During this time, Guang Tai used his “Leaf Picker” ability to collect two sprigs of herb.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both were white “White Herbs”—when a Pokémon’s stats drop, it can restore to its previous state only once.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guang Tai drafted a travel plan: to close the shop between August and September, leave the Shen Du region, and visit Unova first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The Entrancing Forest… I’m starting to feel it’s definitely there.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I need to go to Unova—but not yet.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since the message said we’d meet again, we definitely would!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The evolved Dou Jian Qiao hadn’t been idle; besides helping clear branches and gather wood, it continuously trained “Substitute” and “Reflect,” occasionally interspersing “Rapid Slash.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once it boasted weapons didn’t need defense—but now it had completely changed. To Guang Tai, this thing wasn’t a knight—it was driven by an inner hunger for victory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What knight! It’s not a knight at all!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Don’t go and actually learn to cancel Rapid Slash! Now his past-life memories are truly awakening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But since evolving into Dou Jian Qiao, both consciousnesses believe they’re the original and the other is a fake, constantly accusing each other of copying their sword techniques!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Honestly, Guang Tai once wondered: wouldn’t a Pokémon like Dou Jian Qiao develop symptoms of schizophrenia?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now it seems the signs are already showing!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If I can find a Dark Stone, Dou Jian Qiao can evolve directly into Shield Sword, and this split consciousness won’t happen anymore.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guang Tai thought this, but he had no leads on the Dark Stone—perhaps he’d have to rely on Wang Luo’s wandering?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And during this time, a small incident occurred.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai He Gen Wa: Dou Jian Qiao split into two—so which one is the original Dou Jian Qiao? (。﹏。*)？\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Left blade: I’m the original! I’m Dou Jian Qiao! ヾ（⊙）╯╬！\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Right blade: I’m the original! He’s the split one! ヾ（⊙）╯╬！\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because of Bai He Gen Wa’s curious question, the two blades began fighting; Guang Tai quickly shouted to stop them—otherwise, Dou Jian Qiao would’ve fought itself!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though curious, Bai He Gen Wa knew better than to ask further; it dashed off to the herb field and quickly dug a small hole to bury itself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Caring for Pokémon is an art—breeding matters deeply in the Pokémon world. Could they develop psychological issues?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guang Tai thought this, and began paying extra attention to Dou Jian Qiao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Today, before processing stones, Guang Tai noticed another unread email in his inbox?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A new wild customer!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he was asking to buy an Evolution Stone too?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Could A Bi have recommended me? He must’ve already used the stone.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Guang Tai thought this, he replied to the email: first, informing the buyer that Evolution Stones are rare and not easily found, and he currently had no second one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if he had a second one, he wasn’t planning to sell it anytime soon—he intended to give it to Dou Jian Qiao, or rather, to the original one, to wear for a while.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guang Tai paused to think:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Evolution Stones may appear in any region—search caves or mountain ranges. If many Pokémon gather in one place, you might find such a stone.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hoenn does have one Evolution Stone—but in the game, it’s not found in any terrain; it’s on the person of a fisherman in the water, who lets his Magikarp wear it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the game, the only way to find a “wild Evolution Stone” is one method.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not bought from shops or synthesized by machines—in Pokémon X\u002FY, it’s found in the trash bin of the Pokémon Village where many wild Pokémon gather; also, in Kalos’s Saffron City, one is given if you’ve encountered a certain number of Pokémon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After replying to the email, Guang Tai checked his shop again and saw a few new followers, and someone had ordered the Unique Pure Talisman and some Spirit Cloth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1620,"2026-06-19T14:14:16.243Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","4807e6349e2fb048a71110cf4d948de91b96a1c153ce1b1341beea3506717d7f","master-craftsman-in-the-world-of-elves-chapter-35","master-craftsman-in-the-world-of-elves-chapter-33",312,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fmaster-craftsman-in-the-world-of-elves-cover.jpg"]