Chapter 91: Ghost-Type Expert Exchange Group

“How is that possible? You’re not a household item.”

“Owuu~ (But I was a household item a thousand years ago.)”

Guang Tai had no rebuttal.

Humans a thousand years ago really did carry weapons on their persons!

Doujianshao emitted a joyful sound, humming a work tune—Guang Tai had no idea where it had learned the music—then it began dancing with its blades, followed by its eyes radiating psychic energy as countless psychic threads materialized and spread like a net around the stone material!

Doujianshao manipulated these sharp psychic threads to efficiently cut and shape the stone. It had practiced this thoroughly the last time it cut fabric.

Even when Guang Tai couldn’t see it, Doujianshao practiced its psychic blades; improving psychic power had a simple method—meditation—but Doujianshao’s meditation wasn’t a technique, merely adjusting the flow of its psychic energy, since it could never learn the skill of meditation.

But perhaps, after long-term work, it might learn this skill?

Doujianshao had once imagined this.

Under Doujianshao’s manipulation, the stone was rapidly carved into the silhouette of a Pokémon—this process reminded Guang Tai of laser cutting; perhaps, with fine polishing, the psychic blades could eventually achieve “laser engraving”?

Psychic power is so convenient! Guang Tai had thought this more than once!

“Owuu~” The psychic energy in Doujianshao’s eyes gradually faded, and the psychic blades could no longer maintain their solid thread form, rapidly shrinking and vanishing.

This was the finest level of control it could currently achieve with psychic power.

“That was impressive—truly. Now leave the rest to me.” Guang Tai picked up the carving tools, and at that moment, Qun’er’s gaze settled on him.

She had long wanted to learn carving, but her Leaf Blade carvings turned out ugly, and she couldn’t master Doujianshao’s psychic blade method, so she watched Guang Tai’s carving technique with intense focus.

Even if she couldn’t fully learn it, at least she could pick up something.

“Oh, you want to learn my carving craft? Feel free to watch closely.” Guang Tai sensed Qun’er’s gaze and slowed his carving speed.

Time passed slowly, and the silhouette of a Pokémon gradually took shape, radiating an ancient aura.

Finally, after embedding ancient stone into the Pokémon sculpture, the ancient carving was complete.

The embedding point was the eyes—the Crystal Fire spirit had two round yellow eyes.

『Craft: Small [Ancient Stone Statue]—Style of the Divine Capital Ruins.』

Description: Imitating ancient style; design is the Crystal Fire spirit.

『Effect: Spirit Lamp—Injecting Ghost energy generates phosphorescent flame, usable for illumination and enhancing the activity of surrounding Ghost energy and souls.』

Who would use phosphorescent flame for lighting? Especially Ghost Pokémon phosphorescence!

“It really is a lamp design, albeit eerie—using Ghost energy for illumination is essentially ‘absorbing souls’ and ‘burning souls,’ isn’t it?”

“At least it can be turned on and off manually; otherwise, it’d be dangerous and unsuitable for regular sale.”

Guang Tai opened his Poké Device and sent a message to the customer from Unova.

【“I’ve finished making the spiritual books, notebooks, and sculptures.”】

After sending the message, Guang Tai paused, opened one of his chat accounts, and found the “Create Merchant Group” option again.

The small group he created last time now consisted entirely of psychics.

Excluding those ever-foreseeing individuals, among all remaining customer types, mediums were undoubtedly the second most well-informed group.

Songye helped promote his goods and even acted as a bulk buyer—many talismans were purchased by him.

“Many mediums need talismans; I’ll create another merchant group and invite customers interested in Ghost items.”

Guang Tai immediately recommended the group to the Unova customer, who seemed astonished:

【“You finished so quickly?! And this group is—”】

“It’s a merchant group. Since many people buy Ghost items, I’ve added you all here so you can pre-order future Ghost products.”

“Honestly, I never expected Ghost items to be the bestsellers.”

Guang Tai added several frequent Ghost-item buyers, including Songye, the Ancient Explorer, and the Hoenn customer suspected to be Fuyong.

This customer seemed rarely online—their ID was 【Wandering Night Spirit】.

Additionally, some new customers arrived via Songye’s recommendations—mediums Guang Tai welcomed, believing more clients meant better business.

【Seer】: “Now that we have this merchant group, I’ll know immediately when new Ghost items arrive! The talismans I bought last time still work wonderfully!”

【Ancient Explorer】: “So it was you who bought up all the talismans… Using ‘purchase’ as if they’re bulk goods? Are you treating talismans like wholesale inventory?”

【Soul Novelist】: “No wonder everything sold out—leave us some occasionally!”

【Seer】: “I didn’t realize my bulk buying caused trouble—next time I’ll buy less. But the main thing is, you should make more. By the way, I’ll send you some Ghost-type Pokémon materials—I know you own a Ghost Pokémon; I confirmed it through my unique spiritual energy.”

【Traveler】: “Thank you so much! And thanks for recommending my shop to nearby mediums. But… your ability feels like precognition.”

【Seer】: “After all, spiritual users are just another kind of psychic!”

【Ancient Explorer】: “Oh? So you’re trying to gain first-mover advantage? Heh—heh—I’ve got something better: ancient artifacts tainted with ominous, terrifying curses, overflowing with Ghost power. Want to buy?”

【Traveler】: “That’s definitely hazardous… but now you mention it, I’m curious.”

【Ancient Explorer】: “Dangerous antiques are more appealing, right? And regarding referrals—I won’t lose. Last time, a man named Bourgeois visited your shop. I merely mentioned your crafts—he glanced once and became obsessed.”

Mr. Bourgeois was indeed referred by the Ancient Explorer! Guang Tai now understood another customer’s origin.

【Wandering Night Spirit】: “The cultivators of Sendshen Mountain, spiritual enthusiasts, and even souls all love your talismans. But my internet here is… not… good. Sendshen Mountain is quite remote.”

【Soul Novelist】: “Wait—you said ‘souls’?”

【Wandering Night Spirit】: “Yes. After people bought your talismans, many lost souls gathered near Sendshen Mountain. Thanks to your Purification Talisman, they were able to pass on. Souls inform each other, so they all came. Your talismans work almost like Spirit Cloth!”

【Soul Novelist】: “Hey! This sounds exactly like a novel plot! You mean you can actually see souls?”

【Seer】: “Not just a medium—you truly see souls? A natural-born medium? Another one… Sendshen Mountain—could you be Fuyong, Hoenn’s Elite Four? I never knew you had this account!”

【Wandering Night Spirit】: “Hehe, since the League needs contact channels, I use this. You’re Songye, the Seer, right? I heard you’re a famous ‘Shugyōsha’ in Sinnoh!”

【Ancient Explorer】: “Hoenn’s Elite Four? Someone with immense spiritual power… perfect for removing curses and vengeful spirits from antiques.”

A powerful medium seemed to carry an attraction buff—once Songye revealed the identity of Hoenn’s Elite Four, the group suddenly filled with new messages!

Some even used their professions as IDs: prayer master, shaman, medium, Shugyōsha—everyone flooded the group asking 【Wandering Night Spirit】 about his cultivation methods!

This merchant group had become a medium exchange forum. Guang Tai thought, when suddenly an account named 【Prayer Master Wujiang (Owner)】 spoke:

“I heard you’re a natural-born medium. How do you cultivate? Is it because of your immense spiritual power that you create such unique spiritual talismans? Your spiritual energy seems extraordinary.”

Prayer Master Wujiang—Guang Tai remembered this name.

Prayer Masters were rare Trainers, and the name was pleasant, so he’d remembered it vaguely—she was a female Trainer from the Goldenrod Gym in Kanto.

Huh? Why would a Ghost Trainer be working at a Psychic Gym?

Guang Tai thought for a moment, then replied:

“I died once—or nearly died. The house I live in also has a haunted room. Perhaps that’s why my spiritual energy is unique.”

And it was true—he had actually died once.

Hmm, counting the original owner plus himself, he’d died twice?

But this statement sparked a storm—Wujiang was stunned:

【“I heard some people gain spiritual power after strange experiences—through death. Are you one of them?!!!”】

He used three exclamation marks to express his shock.

Other mediums quickly replied, mostly in awe: “Resurrected,” “Unreplicable,” “Living with ghosts,” “Want to try,” “That’d be ruled suicide,” “New urban murder legend”—strange messages multiplied.

Guang Tai felt sweat break out.

If Junsa or Interpol saw this, they’d think it was a murder discussion group.

【Wandering Night Spirit】: “Ah, then you must see souls too! Your soul must be incredibly strong—Soul Realm couldn’t take you. If you ever come to Hoenn, please visit Sendshen Mountain—I’d love to witness your unique spiritual power!”

【Soul Novelist】: “Wait—this isn’t a merchant group anymore? It’s turned into a paranormal studies seminar!”

Finally, someone brought the topic back on track—Guang Tai felt relieved!

【Traveler】: “If you have Ghost-type Pokémon materials, mail them to me—I’ll turn them into special items, like the new Fear Glass Whistle, which greatly aids Ghost Pokémon training. I’ll charge only processing fees since I’m using your materials.”

“I’ll release more unique items soon—stay tuned!”

“@Soul Novelist, the spiritual notebook you wanted—I also made a special spiritual handbook. If you need me to illustrate it, the effect is… well, it’s also a form of spiritual craftsmanship—it might scare readers.”

【Soul Novelist】: “Wait! This is perfect for my gear! And generating spiritual hallucinations? My notebook doesn’t have that effect!”

In Unova, Wanlong was no longer at Jaderya’s villa—the Gyarados statue had crushed her inspiration.

Upon seeing Guang Tai’s message, Wanlong joyfully tossed her notebook into the air!

A novel that immerses readers in hallucinations—this was a breakthrough in fiction!

(End of Chapter)