[{"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-49":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},2256640,4402,"Chapter 49: Rock Mountain Ruin","master-craftsman-in-the-world-of-elves-chapter-49",49,"\u003Cp>The next day, June 27.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Guang Tai woke from sleep, he realized something new had appeared on his body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cresselia lay quietly on his chest, pressing down hard enough to make breathing difficult.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Doublade still leaned against the corner at a 45° angle, now doubled into two blades, resting more stably.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lilligant remained outside, rooted in the soil, not entering the room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This workshop has become lively.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Three Pokémon, even though one wasn’t captured by me, feeling like friends is better.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guang Tai stared at the ceiling without moving, but after a while, Cresselia seemed to wake up, stretching her limbs, kicking her tiny feet upward with cheerful sounds!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Cres~”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching Cresselia awaken, Guang Tai’s mood lifted, though one thing made him want to complain: the dark circles around her eyes, unmistakably like sleep deprivation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Forget it—no one would like that kind of comment!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Good morning.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guang Tai greeted Cresselia, who fluttered her small wings and rose into the air; only then could Guang Tai sit up. But sensing his low energy, Cresselia flew back to perch on his head, closed her eyes, and began humming softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sound was exquisitely melodic, like distant bells drifting from the sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The healing chime restored Guang Tai’s condition!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh! I feel amazing now!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Let’s have breakfast first!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guang Tai patted Cresselia for a moment, then headed to the kitchen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Today’s dish would be unusual.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since obtaining Hard Stone, he hadn’t made any Food Balls yet—now was the perfect time to put this craft to use.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the Sinnoh era, Food Balls were made by mixing Food Ball base with corresponding plants or minerals; the base itself was either rice dumplings or flour dumplings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Come to think of it, if you use rice, it’s a rice ball; if you use flour, isn’t that just a steamed bun?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking this, Guang Tai began crafting: he steamed rice, kneaded it into rice balls, then mixed in Hard Stone. The rice balls gradually turned pink—a basic “Mineral Food Ball” was complete.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But after a moment’s thought, recalling Food Ball crafting data, he decided to add more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Cresselia, can you use Magical Leaf?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guang Tai turned to Cresselia, who was curiously eyeing the Mineral Food Ball, looking hungry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Cres!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though unsure why he asked, Cresselia immediately complied, producing several Magical Leaves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guang Tai kneaded the Magical Leaves into the Food Ball, then added chopped berries.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Crafting completed!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Crafted Food: Mineral Food Ball.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Effect: Made by combining minerals, Magical Leaves, berries, and Food Ball base. Strongly attracts Grass- and Rock-type Pokémon. Mixing in other special crops may yield unique effects.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Bonus Effect: Vigorous Grass Food—Within a set time, Grass-type energy rises sharply, aiding Grass-type Pokémon growth!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Knowledge gained: Skilled Cook—Your food becomes 15% more delicious.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So this is a Vigorous Grass (Lush) dumpling?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guang Tai held the Vigorous Grass Food Ball and handed it to Cresselia, who snatched it and devoured it eagerly!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So delicious!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guang Tai stretched his body. Doublade awoke too, slowly drifting from the corner. Outside the window, Lilligant’s leaves appeared, swaying, peering curiously into the room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone’s awake!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guang Tai opened the window, brought Lilligant inside, then made several more dumplings. Both Lilligant and Doublade were thrilled—especially Lilligant, who felt a surge of power after eating the Vigorous Grass dumpling!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Waa!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The leaves on Lilligant’s head seemed to grow slightly larger!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Today, let’s go to the Divine Capital Forest. I need to prepare all the tools for entering.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After everyone finished breakfast, Guang Tai prepared his gear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He put on his work outfit, slung his material pack, packed carving and repair tools, and didn’t forget the “Light Moss” Cresselia needed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Cres!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cresselia suddenly flew to her sculpture and picked it up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You want to take this with you?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Cres!” Cresselia nodded, clearly fond of the sculpture—but then she glanced around, spotted Doublade, and whispered something to her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Owuu~” Doublade shifted her blades, translating for Guang Tai:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cresselia wants to trade something valuable for this sculpture.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Rabi~!” Cresselia chimed proudly, expressing her intent!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>During time travel, you can obtain different treasures from different eras! If we trade those, it should be fine!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, we can’t just take your things for free!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Cresselia’s sculpture—if placed in the forest shrine, might become a spawn point for wild Pokémon, right? After all, it recalls moves.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guang Tai chuckled: “Then I’ll look forward to it next time.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Cres~~!” Cresselia nodded, then lifted her head proudly, signaling her next gift would not disappoint Guang Tai!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Guang Tai and the two Pokémon stepped out, Lilligant rushed over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No one’s staying behind today—let’s go together.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Waa~!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lilligant swayed her leaves, fists clenched like a skirt’s hem!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She’d been waiting for this moment—these past days, she’d trained and worked hard, and now she was incredibly strong!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’re full of energy, but we might not encounter any Sinnoh Thunder Balls today.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guang Tai crouched and patted her leaves, then set off with the three Pokémon toward the forest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After Guang Tai and the Pokémon left, on the other side of the forest, Turtwig peeked out from the shrubbery, watching them go with envy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having companions must be wonderful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But today, no one’s here—so I can rest in daylight, do some photosynthesis, and help my back plants grow better.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I have no companions, so I must rely on these “special grasses.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And slowly, become stronger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the workshop roof, Unown E watched Turtwig—it had noticed this creature coming here often these past two days. A creature brought by Cresselia.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No sign of soil damage. Let’s observe further.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cresselia led the way, first passing through the outer forest where trees had been felled, then delving deeper, arriving near the citrus tree where Black Berries had been found.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then Cresselia’s path shifted—northwest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Huh? Is this really the direction the Thunder Ball rolled?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guang Tai rubbed his chin and patted his gear. For safety, he pulled out a bottle of Golden Spray and the Silence Spray he’d bought from Wang Luo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Golden Spray effect: Weak wild Pokémon will not appear at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silence Spray effect: For a short time after use, your footsteps vanish, making you harder for wild Pokémon to detect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lilligant kept glancing around, always in combat stance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After using the sprays, the effect was immediate—wild Pokémon seemed to have vanished. Guang Tai collected numerous dropped materials and discovered new Hard Stone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After walking for who-knew-how-long, they were deep in the northwestern forest. No battle occurred—neither powerful wild Pokémon nor Sinnoh Thunder Ball families appeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cresselia suddenly flew ahead and waved her tiny hands:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Cres!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We’re here—this is the ruin! Start taking stones!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a fallen giant tree, lying across the woods, surrounded by tilted trees—something had clearly happened here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Doublade, use Rapid Cut.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guang Tai ordered. Normally, you’d use Iai Cut for blocked trees, but this one was too massive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Doublade drew her blades instantly!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Double-speed Rapid Cut—cancel!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No need to cancel this one.” Guang Tai scratched his head as Doublade swiftly carved a large gap in the tree, then entered with the three Pokémon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Towering ancient trees, deep green shrubs, towering unknown plants, moss everywhere, damp soil and humus—until they passed through this dim zone, light suddenly opened ahead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A relatively open clearing appeared before Guang Tai—not natural, but man-made: the ruin’s entrance stood wide open, bearing strange repair marks. One wall had collapsed, revealing what lay inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guang Tai entered the ruin with the three Pokémon—and instantly sensed something wrong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The patterns on the ruin’s floor… they looked familiar. Like an H?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Is this the Rock Mountain Ruin?!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gazing inside, the temple’s main structure was earth-toned, built from clay bricks mixed with rock. In legends, Rock Mountain Ruin was always the slumbering place of the legendary giant Regirock, each location unique with different opening methods.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guang Tai walked inside. Like other Rock Mountain Ruins, there were no extra rooms—only a main hall, housing a damaged giant stone statue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Signs of battle surrounded it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guang Tai suddenly felt dazed. Staring at the ruined ruin, the scene blurred into a vision—restored to its pristine state!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He shook his head sharply—the vision vanished, replaced by thoughts and knowledge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So this was the knowledge from the earliest “Ancient Inscriptions” I received!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Understanding of all ruin knowledge increased by 25%—so that’s what it meant. One could now see the ruin’s original form and decipher its hidden mechanisms and strange script!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With this knowledge, Guang Tai quickly spotted, in a corner blocked by rubble, large deposits of iron ore and a pale purple stone lying on the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was the Evolutionary Stone!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guang Tai hurried over and picked up the Evolutionary Stone, confirming its authenticity. Information automatically surfaced in his mind, but since he had already obtained an Evolutionary Stone before, no crafting process was triggered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yowuu~!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Double-Edge Saw spotted the Evolutionary Stone and instantly grew excited!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Return power! The old stone has returned!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’ll reforge it for you when we get back.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yowpu~!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, neither blade argued anymore—their moods instantly brightened with joy!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not long after Guang Tai and the others entered the ruin, a massive Scyther landed near the felled giant tree, staring in stunned disbelief at the colossal split trunk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Cha!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Strong one!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Scyther sharpened its scythes, eyes filled with caution as it spotted footprints on the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Have humans from outside entered?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This level of “Cutting Art” is far too powerful—it would seriously hinder my domination of the outer forest!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Cha”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A black spectral giant, a moss-wrapped giant bear, a rock giant—and now a human who can split a giant tree?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Obstacles are multiplying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The giant bear running into the outer forest was already a nuisance; the forest unrest triggered by the rock giant’s awakening made this place anything but peaceful—and now humans have intruded too.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet for some reason, he felt an inexplicable reluctance to attack this human—why?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whenever Scyther moved toward the footprints, his battle urge plummeted rapidly. He couldn’t fathom it, and ultimately flew away in caution.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This human is strange. Today, I’ll just keep harassing the rock giant instead!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1677,"2026-06-19T14:14:16.243Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","f8d2a25f74f480bffbfba13dcceb0c6836d332ec961ad9d8aeda063a73d302c8","master-craftsman-in-the-world-of-elves-chapter-50","master-craftsman-in-the-world-of-elves-chapter-48",312,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fmaster-craftsman-in-the-world-of-elves-cover.jpg"]