[{"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-78":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},2256669,4402,"Chapter 78: The Wild Bidoof Has Come to Challenge! (Requesting First Subscription >)","master-craftsman-in-the-world-of-elves-chapter-78",78,"\u003Cp>“Goodbye, everyone! Our workshop is just outside the forest—if you ever want to visit, you’re always welcome.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But in winter, we might leave, so keep an eye on the season!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guang Tai and the Pokémon set off on their return journey; Miss Xincui Qun’er also bid farewell to her kind, and the Pokémon of this orchard could finally live in harmony, understanding one another.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, the legendary giant Regirock traveled with Guang Tai, as Guang Tai had asked it to help craft ancient stones.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, for the next few days, it would stay near the workshop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the way back, Guang Tai detoured to the Celebi shrine to see if anything had respawned—and indeed found a strange palm-sized stone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Rare Material: Hard Stone】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Effect: A stone that will never crack. When carried, the power of Rock-type moves increases—this is a hard stone from a bygone moment, worn smooth by time.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Crafting Skill Obtained: 1】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Ancient Awakening Craft (B-): An ancient technique of infusing natural energy into stone, requiring “Awakening Power,” used to craft “Ancient Bracelets.”】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ancient Bracelet!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guang Tai hadn’t expected to gain this craft—he was overjoyed!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the Ancient Bracelet craft, he could now make jade versions of TM devices!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As they crossed the forest, Regirock saw Guang Tai’s workshop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That’s my workshop—what do you think? Not bad, right?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“For the next few days, I’ll rely on you to work with us—please wait a little longer.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Regirock digging everywhere… come to think of it, isn’t it just a Pokémon version of Goh?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Guang Tai returned near the workshop, Doujianshao immediately spotted a small pit on the ground and hurriedly called Guang Tai over to check.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Celebi had already left, so this pit couldn’t have been dug by it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Diglett also denied it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Another one’s come—another Pokémon we didn’t know about. Now we can confirm: like Lilligant, it’s drawn here by the fertile soil and lush crops.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Doujianshao made a suggestion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It decided to keep watch tonight—to find out who dug this pit!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though the Pokémon that dug the pit hadn’t damaged any crops, the more harmless it seemed, the stronger Doujianshao’s curiosity grew.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yowww~!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hey, this situation is just like when Celebi spied on Lilligant before!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, under Guang Tai’s startled gaze, an Unown E floated up from the workshop’s roof!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A wild Unown E appeared!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unown E emerged and landed before Guang Tai.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Anong.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unown E greeted Guang Tai; the other Pokémon, having never seen such a strange creature, were drawn to it. Seeing Unown E approach Guang Tai, Miss Qun’er instantly tensed!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Don’t touch my Trainer!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Miss Qun’er quickly blocked Unown E, startling it—but upon closer inspection, she realized: Oh! This was the evolved Lilligant!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Doujianshao also floated up, looking at itself, then at Unown E!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hey, you’re floating too!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unown E looked around at the Pokémon, even spotting the legendary giant, and was greatly surprised—then declared it had lived here all along, just never shown itself!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now I can finally step out! This family should have its own strength too!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I’ve come to join your family!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’ve been living here all along?” Guang Tai was stunned, then chuckled:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Is this abandoned workshop considered a ruin?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unown typically dwell in ruins or temporal rifts—but living in one’s own home? Could this abandoned workshop truly be some mysterious relic?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Anong.” Unown E made a sound.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You’ve all wondered about that small pit—I know exactly what it is.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Let me reveal the truth to you!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Midnight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bidoof crept back onto the land once more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From afar, it saw Regirock—the giant who roamed the forest, causing commotion among powerful Pokémon. But unlike other strong Pokémon, this giant never fought for territory—only dug for stones!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The giant who once stirred up the forest now stood motionless outside, looking lonely, like a statue from a distance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bidoof instantly grew nervous!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From long observation, the rock giant rarely attacked other Pokémon unless provoked—like that persistent Scyther that kept taunting it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bidoof had once seen that Scyther driven off by the giant in just a few moves—and before the giant awoke, that Scyther had been the forest’s little tyrant!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bidoof crept “guigui suisui” near the giant, found a spot it couldn’t see, and slipped into the herb patch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Come to think of it, why is this giant here at a human workshop? Did that human really subdue a giant?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That’s too impressive!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bidoof unconsciously felt a flicker of admiration—but then looked at the mighty rock giant, then at its own frail form, and a wave of inferiority surged back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Forget it. I’m too weak to be worth capturing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Where’s Lilligant? It wasn’t outside last time either.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Anong~”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Bidoof glanced around, sinking into its midnight self-doubt, Unown E materialized from thin air!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Oh! You’re back again?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Have you thought about what I said today?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Nn.” Bidoof shook its head, saying it was too weak—no human would like it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At best, they’d only care about the herbs on its body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Anong.” Unown E winced.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You’re even more emo than I am!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why so insecure? Calling you timid isn’t right—calling you cautious feels like self-deprecation! Unown E flew right in front of Bidoof and urged it:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Anong!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Have some confidence! Here’s an idea: challenge the workshop master directly. If you win, you’ll see just how strong you are!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Don’t underestimate yourself—every Pokémon is strong. Even Lilligant was once weak, and now it’s incredibly powerful!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Nn?!” Bidoof gasped, then glanced at the distant, dazed Regirock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I challenge a legendary giant? Are you serious? I’ll die!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Anong?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only then did Unown E realize: Bidoof’s insecurity came from misunderstanding Regirock’s presence—it quickly explained!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No! That giant is a client of the workshop! He’s just standing outside because he has nothing else to do!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bidoof stood there, mouth agape, and after a long moment, its gloom lifted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So that’s how it is—he’s a guest. I misunderstood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But fighting the workshop master… never mind Lilligant, who’s now so strong—what about that floating Pokémon shaped like two swords? It looked powerful too!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bidoof’s heart pounded. A faint feeling arose: this choice might shape its future.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But most humans only care about rare plants on a Pokémon’s body—even other Pokémon do. If I appear before them, even if they accept my challenge, and I lose, all the rare plants I’ve gathered will be ripped off!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I’m so weak—this outcome is almost certain!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Anong.” Unown E was speechless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You’re too cautious—you’re already thinking about failure before even starting!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Anong!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sometimes, you just need courage to move forward—don’t overthink it!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Strong Pokémon, weak Pokémon—that’s just someone else’s opinion. Sometimes, you need to believe in yourself.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A sudden voice made Bidoof whirl around—it saw the human step out from the workshop’s back door!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I’ve been spotted!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ever since Guang Tai entered the workshop, he’d simply come out the back door of the forge and sat there, watching Bidoof unseen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He’d waited until midnight—and finally solved the mystery of the pit. Just as Unown E said!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s really ‘Bidoof!’” Guang Tai was thrilled!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Nn!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bidoof panicked, trying to flee—but Miss Qun’er appeared out of nowhere, gliding gracefully to block its path and scooped it up!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Doreli!” Miss Qun’er smiled. Bidoof tensed, then froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A Pokémon I’ve never seen… wait, the scent is familiar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Is it “Lilligant”?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bidoof stared in disbelief at Miss Qun’er—it couldn’t believe that in just one day, Lilligant had changed so much!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Powerful. Beautiful. That was Bidoof’s first impression of Miss Qun’er.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yowww~”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Doujianshao floated out, its eyes turning as it stared at Bidoof—and even the legendary giant turned its body to approach.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Bulbasaur looked nervously at Guang Tai!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is bad!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every day you come digging holes, and now you’ve been caught by a human—your back plants are all going to be pulled up!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You talk about challenging, but right now I feel not the slightest chance of winning!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh, the plants on your back.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Here it comes! Bulbasaur sadly closed its eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’ve cultivated them well! These soils are from the Blackberry Fruit side, aren’t they? I could tell the moment I touched them.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guang Tai patted Bulbasaur’s head, and the latter opened its eyes in surprise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then Guang Tai pointed to the herb field:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“My cultivation isn’t bad either! Otherwise, how would you have been drawn here? I have many rare herbs here too—for example, this one: it’s Revival Grass.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guang Tai pointed to the Revival Grass; Bulbasaur cautiously looked at the herb—it had sensed the vigorous life force within it over these many days.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Do you want to learn my cultivation techniques?” Guang Tai began to tempt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Nn…” Bulbasaur hesitated, but over these many days it had indeed observed this place, especially the Lily Root Doll—it had even evolved and grown quite strong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guang Tai’s words lingered in its heart:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Do you want to grow stronger? Do you, want to challenge me?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Why not give it a try?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At Guang Tai’s gesture, Young Lady Qun lowered Bulbasaur to the ground; at the same time, Unknown Totem E floated over to Bulbasaur’s side to soothe it, and Bulbasaur sensed no malice from anyone, gradually calming down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The first step is always the hardest, but once you begin, the rest becomes a little easier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Young Lady Qun squatted down; the pink flower atop her head, shaped like a Wang Guan, released a sweet fragrance—the scent that encourages allies!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Duo Lei Li!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Young Lady Qun encouraged Bulbasaur, and Unknown Totem E encouraged it too; Bulbasaur smelled the fragrance and finally mustered its courage!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If I grow stronger, I can better protect the plants I’ve found!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If I grow stronger, wild Pokémon won’t dare steal herbs from me anymore!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And I truly want to learn better cultivation techniques—I want to learn!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So I must make Guang Tai recognize my strength, acknowledge my power—then even if I’m captured, I won’t be looked down upon!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bulbasaur looked at Guang Tai and, for the first time since its birth, let out a challenge—its cry for recognition!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“A wild Bulbasaur has come to challenge you!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1676,"2026-06-19T14:14:16.243Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","f9302dd8971b0c5eb0f578f5ed2362ec7c6cae2147d601a7eae617931aac2642","master-craftsman-in-the-world-of-elves-chapter-79","master-craftsman-in-the-world-of-elves-chapter-77",312,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fmaster-craftsman-in-the-world-of-elves-cover.jpg"]