[{"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-6":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},2256597,4402,"Chapter 6: Writing Record, Do Not Power Off","master-craftsman-in-the-world-of-elves-chapter-6",6,"\u003Cp>However, Doujianshao seemed unwilling to give up, displaying an attitude of “I have plenty of good ideas that will surely help you ascend to the throne,” its sword-song growing increasingly shrill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was extremely eager, with a strange excitement, and the pitch of its cries began to shift!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the pitch changed, Guang Tai suddenly realized he could no longer grasp the general meaning of Doujianshao’s cries.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This pitch was not its original sound—it was imitating something else. The information contained in this Pokémon language was far too dense; Guang Tai could not fully comprehend it, likely due to the limits of his current knowledge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I’m still a beginner.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet, seeing that Guang Tai still didn’t understand, Doujianshao blinked its eye, as if pondering again. Under Guang Tai’s curious gaze, it opened the door by itself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It ran out into the rain and wrote characters in the muddy ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This startled Guang Tai greatly!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pokémon… can write!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But upon further thought, the writing system in the Pokémon world may have evolved from unknown totems, so it’s not surprising that some highly intelligent Pokémon can write human script.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet these characters were ancient script.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When ancient script is involved, the profession of Ruji Mi is useless—it requires an expert like Zhu Lan, a master archaeologist, to decipher them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But for Guang Tai, he had previously seen lore about Pokémon world writing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guang Tai’s attention fixed on the characters written on the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Gold Finger didn’t react—it didn’t unlock any new knowledge. Was it because he didn’t recognize the ancient script?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he wasn’t an expert in ancient script decipherment; he should seek out Zhu Lan, the Sinnoh Champion. If that kingdom was founded jointly by the Shenhe people and the Ancient City dwellers, then is this script perhaps Xicui (ancient Sinnoh) script?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It did resemble the script of unknown totems, but wasn’t that just Romanized Japanese?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet it was only similar—not identical.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seems he must decipher the first character to unlock knowledge. Perhaps that’s how it works. He’d figure it out when he had time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After staring for a while, Guang Tai sighed and shook his head: “I don’t know what you wrote, but it must be something good, right?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ah, so those incomprehensible cries earlier were you imitating ancient speech? No wonder they felt awkward—I couldn’t understand a word.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But I must tell you: kingship is not eternal.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Doujianshao’s single eye fixed tightly on Guang Tai, deep in thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, controlling its own body, it made a sword-swinging motion, circled around Guang Tai several times, and emitted an excited cry!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And Doujianshao reasoned thus:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though becoming a king usually requires bloodline, what does bloodline matter when the kingdom is already gone? I heard the First King was originally an ordinary person, chosen by his mentor!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since the former king no longer exists, let me choose a new king!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then I shall be the blade and sword of the new monarch—and the kingdom’s fall was the work of Shieldon. What does that have to do with me, Doujianshao?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Besides, the former king was already incompetent—I saw it long ago!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Let us install a new sovereign!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He seems illiterate—he doesn’t even recognize the characters I wrote! Those were words I heard during the former king’s coronation ceremony, meant for the rite. Yes!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was an unknown poem, preserved behind the throne.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Humans gain the life of a beast, and in turn, entrust their own life.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>During the kingdom’s existence, I, as a Pokémon, could write script. Many human knights sought to form a bond with me, but I found none worthy!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But this fellow is different—he defeated me bare-handed with a tool. That proves he has the right to wield me. He will grow stronger, because… there is a great wall between bare hands and wielding weapons!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yōō~~”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Doujianshao instantly forgot the past, excitedly wobbling and spinning in place, as if it had found a new purpose.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guang Tai watched its frenzy with a blank expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Theoretically, though a Ghost-type Pokémon, Doujianshao’s species, bound to ancient swords as their core, usually show little emotional fluctuation. Why is this one so emotionally volatile?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And is this thing’s nature really Ma Hu?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pokémon with Ma Hu nature have increased Special Attack but reduced Special Defense, prefer sour flavors, and dislike bitter ones.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yō~ yō~”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Doujianshao hovered above the damp soil. Guang Tai’s attention returned to reality—he had stared at the characters too long, as if his spirit were being drawn into them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Come to think of it, he should do something important now!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guang Tai called Doujianshao back inside, wiped its body with a towel, then gripped its hilt and examined its blade and scabbard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yō? Yō!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Doujianshao didn’t understand what Guang Tai was doing, its eye rolling upward as it observed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hmm, your body has lain dormant as an ancient relic for so long. In outdoor preservation conditions, you must have rusted a bit, right?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After careful inspection, Guang Tai confirmed it: the blade lacked the luster of modern weaponry and bore deep red stains and brown deposits.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Indeed, it has rusted.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A sword left unattended for long will decay. Outdoor preservation is harsh. Though Doujianshao is a Pokémon, many Pokémon inherit the properties of their material forms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For example, Alakazam—its metallic body makes it prone to corrosion and dislikes rain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a toolmaster, I have some experience repairing tools, equipment, and even antiques. Coincidentally, I just acquired a technique called “polishing,” and I haven’t finished grinding the Evolution Stone yet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I might as well do both now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Remove rust, clean thoroughly, re-polish, wipe away residual impurities.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Doujianshao immediately cried out “Yōyō!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Oh, re-polishing the blade?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I used to be treated this way by craftsmen!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet Guang Tai now noticed another layer of information:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Rare Material: Aged Cloth.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Description: An aged fabric from Doujianshao’s body, gradually absorbing the essence of living beings. When ancient swords became Pokémon, this cloth became part of them.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【If Doujianshao participates in craftsmanship, perhaps it will gain something…?】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Clue: Soak the tattered cloth in a spirit-infused environment for several days to produce Aged Cloth. Haunted locations may serve as ideal sites; pairing with Ghost-type Pokémon accelerates the process.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Known Haunted Location—Abandoned Workshop (Home).】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Abandoned Workshop: A sinister workshop long abandoned. The ancient house has bred resentment; someone died here recently.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Haunting Level—Low: Causes discomfort, but no supernatural events occur.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guang Tai: “.?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My home… is a haunted location?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Oh right—I did die here!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And this workshop is an abandoned structure left by my father. Though not long abandoned, it’s near the forest and far from the village. Even when the original owner returned, he found no one had come here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a genuine Ghost-type Pokémon present, it’s definitely a haunted location.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So he looked again at Doujianshao’s blue ribbon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aged Cloth\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Such spirit-related materials usually unsettle people. But since my own home is haunted, the unease vanished instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then it’s fine!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So the reason I unlocked the talisman craft was because of this cloth?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many Pokémon’s adornments are ordinary objects that, through their type energy, fuse with them. These items can be replaced.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guang Tai returned indoors, and Doujianshao floated in after him. Guang Tai glanced back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a toolmaster, starting with an ancient sword as my first Pokémon… makes sense, doesn’t it?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So thinking, he pulled out a brand-new notebook.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had intended to take out his work log, meant for recording tasks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But looking at Doujianshao, Guang Tai felt a strange emotion, so he picked up his pen and wrote today’s events in the new notebook.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the way he remembered from long ago.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Writing record, do not power off\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The notebook opened to a fresh page:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『Doujianshao, an ancient Pokémon.』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『Has Ma Hu nature.』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『Met at home, the abandoned workshop.』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『Dislikes bitter flavors.』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『Somewhat prone to overconfidence.』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Record complete.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1309,"2026-06-19T14:14:16.243Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","01937d1137ddf1db7292293068233bfb37cc8bd8619d7727514f85ea77532348","master-craftsman-in-the-world-of-elves-chapter-7","master-craftsman-in-the-world-of-elves-chapter-5",312,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fmaster-craftsman-in-the-world-of-elves-cover.jpg"]