[{"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-52":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},2256643,4402,"Chapter 52: Pure Pendant","master-craftsman-in-the-world-of-elves-chapter-52",52,"\u003Cp>Guang Tai sighed with satisfaction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>During the charcoal-burning process, there was no other work, so he returned to the hut and displayed all usable items on the shelves; as for the wood carvings, the choice of Pokémon subjects didn’t matter—this was more flexible than stone carving, requiring no individual testing of effects and allowing faster carving.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“By the way, what would happen if I carved a human?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The thought arose in Guang Tai’s mind and refused to leave; originally, he had considered making human sculptures to see what would happen, but lately he’d been too busy to find time for it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He acted immediately, beginning to carve wood—among recent “famous figures” he’d seen, only Wang Luo came to mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Carving Wang Luo… will it summon Kyurem? Nah, better pick someone else.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hmm, what about Cilan?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mentioning Wang Luo naturally brought Cilan to mind—wasn’t that obvious?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Come to think of it, Wang Luo, Wu Si, and Cilan all have the same face—could ancient Sinnoh people’s genes really be that powerful?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guang Tai quickly began carving; his chisel continuously shaved the wood, occasionally chiseling away unsightly spots, until a wooden statue of Cilan was complete.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Artifact: Small [Ancient Wood Carving]—Style of the Divine Capital Ruins.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Description: A wooden statue carved in ancient style, depicting Sinnoh Champion Cilan.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Artifact Effect: Archaeology—Can obtain only one lost knowledge from a single ruin.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Huh? Why didn’t it show ‘some enthusiasts will pay high prices’? Can’t this be sold?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The effect is Archaeology—gaining lost knowledge from ruins. That’s Cilan’s profession. So if I carve someone’s likeness, the effect ties to their profession—then what if someone has no extra profession, just a Gym Leader?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guang Tai immediately chose another Gym Leader who “had no side job.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Calem.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He is the father of the protagonist in the Three Gems series; depending on the chosen character, he becomes either the father of Yuki or Yuki’s counterpart. In the anime, he’s Yuki’s father; in the manga, he’s Ruby’s father.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Calem is simply a man who seeks raw power; though in the Special Episodes he once worked for the League, in the games and anime he has no side job or League position—only the title of Gym Leader.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Artifact: Small [Ancient Wood Carving]—Style of the Divine Capital Ruins.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Description: A wooden statue carved in ancient style, depicting Calem of Orange Island Gym.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Artifact Effect: General Power—Slightly increases the strength of Normal-type Pokémon that train near the statue over time.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ah, so it boosts the corresponding type’s power!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then what about someone with no job and no matching type?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guang Tai quickly carved his third figure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Red!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A former Champion who stepped down, with no side job, who trains daily on Mt. Silver until he goes off-grid—known as the Mountain God of Mt. Silver, and arguably one of the strongest beings in the Pokémon world?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Artifact: Small [Ancient Wood Carving]—Style of the Divine Capital Ruins.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Description: A wooden statue carved in ancient style, depicting Kanto Champion Red.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Artifact Effect: Battle Heart—When any Pokémon gains EVs, all Pokémon you own gain the same EVs simultaneously.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Red’s carving is for grinding EVs?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For nearly the entire day, Guang Tai was absorbed in wood carving; his skill improved subtly but significantly, and later figures became lifelike, shedding their initial stiffness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, after careful thought, Guang Tai carved Wang Luo after all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Surprisingly, Wang Luo’s carving’s effect was increased bond with Pokémon?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was this a joke at his expense? He claims to treat Pokémon as tools and insists he’s a Pokémon tamer, yet the very first Pokémon he raised—Pichu, needing friendship to evolve—had long since evolved into Plusle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He talks harshly, but inwardly cares deeply for his Pokémon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Putting them all together looks like a display of figurines.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guang Tai muttered to himself, staring at his hands—after countless repetitions of carving, his woodcarving skill had visibly improved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Stone carving, however, advanced more slowly, due to the greater difficulty of working with stone versus wood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Even basic craftsmanship, when honed over years of repetition, can become a unique and exceptional art.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Due to repeated completion of tasks, you gained knowledge.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Woodcarving Expert: Woodcarving efficiency and skill +25%. Carved works appear older and more beautiful.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>June 27, cloudy weather.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The month was ending, and the climate of the Divine Capital had grown slightly warmer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yesterday brought many events: charcoal burning, wood carving.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Today, Guang Tai would not carve wood, but focus on custom stone carvings and producing large quantities of talismans.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Also, the crafting of the King’s Rock and the Pure Pendant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>First, Guang Tai worked with his Pokémon to craft talismans in the workshop—it took little time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Double-Edge was swiftly cutting fabric, but Guang Tai noticed that now, instead of slicing directly with its blades, it was using psychic blades.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its psychic blades, solidified like fine threads, showed clear improvement in its command of psychic energy!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Psychic blades stretched into threads still retain their powerful strike—this feels almost like a new move?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If I keep training like this, will I one day master Spatial Slash?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A. A. Space Cut?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Too bad—Ghost-type has no cutting moves at all, and the only Ghost-type moves Double-Edge can use are Shadow Sneak and Shadow Claw, and it doesn’t even know Shadow Claw yet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So he could only practice Psychic-type cutting moves—but if he mastered Psychic Blade, it might become incredibly powerful!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guang Tai didn’t disturb Double-Edge, instead preparing ancient rock and ancient crystal to craft the Pure Pendant and King’s Rock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though he had his own unique polishing technique, crystal polishing required caution; thinking of Lilligant’s leaves, he had an idea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So Guang Tai went to the herb field, where Lilligant immediately greeted him cheerfully!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Waa!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guang Tai picked up Lilligant, who emitted a pleasant hum, as if singing a tune. Inside the workshop, he explained her next task, and Lilligant was brimming with enthusiasm!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had waited for this day for so long—finally, she could join the carving work!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She removed the leaves from her head; once Guang Tai had carved the rough shapes of the Pure Pendant and King’s Rock, her work would begin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Natural King’s Rock is a stone that naturally formed into a crown shape, its surface uneven; but artificial King’s Rock has sharp edges and a glossy sheen, like those in spin-off games, clearly showing human craftsmanship.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guang Tai continued crafting the stone shell of the Pure Pendant, also made of ancient rock, requiring carving.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a long while, once Lilligant had finished polishing her side, Guang Tai completed his part.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Lilligant completed the craftsmanship! Gained experience and growth!’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Learned move: Repeat!’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Lilligant gained knowledge: Grass Polishing—Polishing precision for rock and crystal +15%.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Huh? Repeat!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guang Tai paused, watching the excited Lilligant, realizing the move he’d long awaited had finally appeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This move was the final piece of the puzzle to achieve victory!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Huh—I must push harder too!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guang Tai wiped sweat from his brow and embedded the polished ancient crystal core into the stone shell.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Crafted Item: Pure Pendant (Style of the Divine Capital Ruins).’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Effect: A luminous, crystal-clear pendant. When carried, prevents stat drops from opponents’ moves or abilities!’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Craft Effect: Pure Spirit—Slightly purifies the minds of humans and Pokémon; due to the Divine Capital Ruins style, it slightly enhances psychic power and reduces fatigue.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Gained knowledge: 1’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Eternal Pure Heart: Others find it hard to read your inner thoughts. Psychic defense +20%.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Crafted Item: King’s Rock.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Effect: When carrying, attacks occasionally cause the opponent to flinch!’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Craft Effect: Royal Demeanor—Pokémon’s approval of the bearer +20%.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Gained knowledge: 1’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Royal Potential: Your charm +25%.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>New material clues:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Day Stone \u002F Night Stone.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Obtain Locations: Regirock, Ancient Spirit Peak \u002F Traveling Merchant.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Corresponding Craft: Environmental Carving \u002F Soul Forging.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Due to repeated completion of tasks, gained knowledge 2.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Talisman Master: Talisman crafting efficiency and skill +25%. Spiritual energy on talismans appears slightly enhanced.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Spirit Medium: Your spiritual energy +25%. Greater mastery over spiritual energy.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The two most important evolutionary stones!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guang Tai exhaled deeply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of the three acquisition methods, Wang Luo’s was easiest—but if he only had one stone, he’d still need to find the other.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How easily could one encounter the legendary giant Regirock?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And for the stone to be on Regirock’s body makes sense—it seeks rare stones to repair its body, and evolutionary stones are among the rarest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guang Tai’s thoughts gradually calmed; he went to check yesterday’s charcoal, retrieved it from the slope outside, the charcoal made from oak wood. Though the kiln was crude, craftsmanship and materials compensated for the equipment’s shortcomings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1423,"2026-06-19T14:14:16.243Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","87dfe715ae7ab679ab85ae08dd398454f93b7380068e312aec67cf6976447b69","master-craftsman-in-the-world-of-elves-chapter-53","master-craftsman-in-the-world-of-elves-chapter-51",312,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fmaster-craftsman-in-the-world-of-elves-cover.jpg"]