Chapter 252: Evolution Research Institute

"Booking the Junior Breeder exam, right? Please pay the registration fee of 50,000 Shenzhou coins!"

The receptionist at the front desk followed the training procedure and stated the exam fee directly; this could discourage many people who wanted to come and try their luck.

"Okay."

Su Hao roughly understood that the Breeder exam cost money; after all, as long as one became a Breeder, even if it was just a Junior Breeder, one could easily earn 50,000 Shenzhou coins.

"Okay, we have received the fee you paid; please fill out this form."

Su Hao took the blank form handed over by the receptionist and took a rough look at it.

It was basically filling in personal identity information and whether there had been any Breeder internship experience.

Su Hao filled it out quickly and handed it to the receptionist. After receiving the notification to take the exam tomorrow morning, he left the Breeder Association.

At 3:00 PM, Su Hao took the subway, which was finally not so congested, to the Evolution Research Institute located in the suburbs of Magic City.

The Evolution Research Institute is a building full of a sense of technology, with the facade using a combination of black high-quality glass curtain walls and gray metal panels.

The curved design on the curtain wall increases the sense of space of the building, and can also reflect the various colors of the surrounding environment; the gray metal panel part is also designed into a shape similar to a hexagon, creating a "shear-crack" effect with the glass curtain wall.

In front of the research institute's gate, a man with dark skin wearing a white research coat was standing there waving at Su Hao.

"Hello, are you Su Hao? I am the Vice Director, Mi Hao, sent by your mother to take you on a tour."

Su Hao remembered that his mother had indeed said she would arrange for a researcher to take him on a tour of the Evolution Research Institute; he focused his gaze on the work badge on Mi Hao's chest.

【Name: Mi Hao】

【Department: Laboratory Group 1】

【Position: Intern Technician】

"Yes, do you need me to make a phone call to her?" Su Hao responded.

Generally, in order to prevent spies or family members from mixing in, research institutes should have set up strict entry and exit measures.

"That won't be necessary; the Vice Director has already shown me your photo. Please come in."

Mi Hao made an inviting gesture with his right hand, and Su Hao followed him into the Evolution Research Institute.

Entering the interior, the first thing he saw in the hall was the white and gray decoration, which looked both simple and atmospheric.

"If it's convenient, can I call you Student Su Hao?" Mi Hao asked.

"Sure." Su Hao nodded in agreement; it didn't matter how he was addressed.

"Then, Student Su Hao, let me take you on a tour of the internal facilities of our Evolution Research Institute first."

Mi Hao took Su Hao to a display cabinet exhibiting several items.

"This is the display cabinet used by the Evolution Research Institute to showcase research results; inside are several items developed by the Evolution Research Institute that can help Pokémon evolve stably."

Mi Hao paused, walked to the first display cabinet, and introduced it to Su Hao: "This is the Dragon Scale, the first item discovered by the research institute that can cause the miracle of evolution."

【Item: Dragon Scale】

【Quality: Good】

【Introduction: A Dragon Scale naturally shed by Seadra; after artificial processing, the effect is even more powerful.】

【Effect: After a Seadra carries it and naturally absorbs the energy within the Dragon Scale, it can evolve into Kingdra.】

"In the past, out of ten thousand Seadra carrying Dragon Scales, it was not certain that even one could complete evolution, from a Water-type Pokémon with partial Dragon-type bloodline to a Kingdra that truly possesses the Water + Dragon attribute."

"After research by the institute, a Dragon Scale that can stably allow Seadra to evolve into Kingdra was finally produced; this is the first finished product of the Evolution Research Institute, and because Dragon-type Pokémon are rare, it also brought the institute its first pot of gold."

Su Hao found that the effect of the Dragon Scale on the data panel was the same as what Mi Hao said.

He remembered that in the original world, the Dragon Scale required Seadra to carry it and complete a trade via communication before it could evolve into Kingdra.

Sure enough, there are countless talents in the real world, and they can even take a different approach to research such items.

Mi Hao moved his body to the second display cabinet, which was a silver jar containing a large jar of mysterious solution.

【Item: Metal Coat】

【Quality: Good】

【Introduction: A solution manufactured artificially, applied to the bodies of some Pokémon to form a coating to make them evolve; it can also increase the power of Steel-type moves.】

【Effect: After Onix or Scyther applies it to their whole body, it can make them evolve; when carried by a Pokémon, it can increase the power of Steel-type moves by 10%.】

"This is the Metal Coat, the second item developed by the institute to stably help Pokémon evolve, but this time it also added the effect of increasing the power of Steel-type moves for Steel-type Pokémon."

"Applying this coating, which contains rich Steel-type energy, to the body of a Scyther or Onix can allow it to evolve into Scizor or Steelix."

"Then, Student Su Hao, this is the research room where the Vice Director is located. This room can only be entered with this temporary pass card and an authenticated ID; please be sure to keep this card safe."

Mi Hao took Su Hao to a silver-white metal door with tight security; according to Mi Hao, this was the most core place of the Evolution Research Institute, where countless cutting-edge research projects were underway.

"Non-official researchers are not allowed to enter here, including me, an intern technician; I can only organize files, maintain equipment, and analyze data outside. After the tour is over, just hand this pass card to the Vice Director."

Mi Hao handed Su Hao a pass card that was silver-white all over, with no carving marks on it.

"Thank you, I understand." Su Hao blinked his eyes, indicating that he understood.

Mi Hao twitched the corners of his mouth, revealed a smile, and waved his hand to indicate that he would take his leave first: "The Vice Director is inside; I still have work to do, so I'll excuse myself first."