Chapter 149: Chapter 148 Professor Xu Qingmu's Theory_1
Translator: 549690339
The next day.
Fang Yuan and Wen Siyu had agreed to meet, and they encountered each other in front of the subway station.
Qingmu Research Institute is located to the southeast of Jinling and is an important domestic research facility for General Series Pokemons.
At this moment, Fang Yuan and Wen Siyu arrived outside the Qingmu Research Institute.
On his way here, Fang Yuan found the security mechanisms of Qingmu Research Institute were indeed formidable; he and Wen Siyu went through several procedures before they were allowed inside.
"Ding-dong~" Arriving at Qingmu Research Institute, Wen Siyu went forward to ring the doorbell.
Soon after, the door was opened by Professor Xu Qingmu himself, whose hair was disheveled but who looked energized.
"You've finally arrived."
Before the visit, Wen Siyu had made an appointment with Professor Xu Qingmu, so today he wasn't involved in his research work but was waiting for the two of them.
"Professor Xu, long time no see," Wen Siyu said with a smile, and greeted him; the last time the two met was in November.
"This must be Student Fang Yuan, and his Eevee."
"Hello, Professor Xu," Fang Yuan said politely to Professor Xu Qingmu, and at Fang Yuan's request, Eevee also greeted him obediently.
"Bwoo!"
It waved its paw slightly.
"Hello to you,"
Professor Xu Qingmu was around forty years old, and possibly because of good care, he didn't look much older. He was slim, always had a smile on his face, and was very warm-hearted and friendly when speaking.
After leading Fang Yuan and Wen Siyu inside, Professor Xu Qingmu laughed and said, "It's a bit messy in the institute because I worked late into the night yesterday and didn't have time to clean up. Please forgive me."
"Uh..." Fang Yuan nodded, and after entering, Eevee also wrinkled its nose – the place was indeed in disarray...
Seeming to perceive Fang Yuan's puzzlement, Wen Siyu explained, "The professor isn't used to hiring cleaning staff, nor does he like having assistants around, so he does everything himself from experiments and cleaning to taking care of the Pokemons."
"Haha, I can manage on my own for now. Sit over here. By the way, what would you like to drink?"
He looked towards Fang Yuan.
"Uh... just plain water for me," Fang Yuan said.
"Me too," Wen Siyu said.
"Alright," Professor Xu Qingmu looked at the Eevee on Fang Yuan's shoulder, causing Eevee to feel a bit uneasy under his gaze.
"I also have a specially made beverage for Normal type Pokemons here. Would you like to try it?"
"Bwoo..." Eevee instinctively wanted to refuse but, considering the matter of etiquette, still gave a grateful cry...
...
Before long, a bottle of green vegetable juice-like beverage was placed in front of Eevee.
Eevee's eyelid twitched; judging by the color, it didn't seem like a tasty drink.
But after hesitantly tasting a bit, Eevee realized it almost had no flavor at all.
It was practically like water.
"Glug glug..." In the end, Eevee drank it all up in one go.
Seeing Eevee's good appetite, Professor Xu Qingmu's smile grew even broader, "I'll just call you Fang Yuan if that's okay?"
"Of course..."
"Fang Yuan, have you decided what Eevee should evolve into?"
Fang Yuan had been asked this question countless times and could only reply perfunctorily, "Probably a Thunder Elf."
"Electric Series resources are relatively easier to obtain, and my Eevee is quite good at speed. Evolving into a Thunder Elf would also better utilize this advantage."
"Actually, I think Ice Spirits are cooler and cuter. Moreover, after evolving into a Thunder Elf, you can't hold Eevee anymore, which is quite a pity," Wen Siyu said with a look of regret.
"That's the Frozen Rocks... They are too difficult to come by. Currently, there's only that one in Antarctica, as well as Mossy Rocks, which are also quite rare."
"Indeed, choosing to evolve into either Lei, Fire, or Water is relatively easier," Professor Xu Qingmu nodded and said.
"Professor, I've heard you've done extensive research on Eevee. Do you have any better insights?"
Fang Yuan took over the conversation. He wasn't genuinely curious, just making conversation.
Surprisingly, Professor Xu Qingmu didn't analyze from the perspective of attribute and species advantages or disadvantages.
Professor Xu Qingmu said, "Apart from recent research on characteristics, my research direction on Eevee is similar to most researchers, focusing on evolution."
"What I pay more attention to are Eevee's imbalance and unstable genetic traits."
Fang Yuan and Eevee paid attention, truly worthy of being a professor, certainly had something impressive, so they took serious notes.
"As is well known, Eevee has genes that are easily influenced by its surroundings. It is said that even its appearance will become like that of its Trainer," Professor Xu Qingmu said with a smile.
"Does that mean my Eevee will become more handsome?" Fang Yuan joked, making Wen Siyu and Professor Xu Qingmu laugh.
"Bwoo..." Meanwhile, Eevee glanced at Fang Yuan with mixed feelings.
Today's shamelessness +1
"Genes support the basic structure and abilities of a Pokémon. They store all the information about life processes such as species, energy, reproduction, growth, and decay... How strong a Pokémon's innate potential and talent are is, in a way, determined by its genes," Professor Xu Qingmu continued, starting with some common assertions.
Then he shared his own views.
"It's still unclear why only Eevee carries such unstable genetic traits, able to evolve into many forms... Perhaps Eevee's genes might be the key to unlocking the mystery of evolution. However, research on Pokémon genes is still immature, so this question is bound to remain unanswered for the short term."
Not only Fang Yuan but also Wen Siyu listened intently...
Although she hadn't captured an Eevee at the moment, what if she did in the future?
"Evolution is the elevation of a life's level and also a process of genetic change. Eevee is one of the Pokémon that performs this process most brilliantly."
"However, have you ever considered that there are no two completely identical individuals in the world, each Eevee's genes are not exactly the same, and the most suitable evolution for them should not be determined by Trainers, but by their own genes."
"Awakened power."
"You're familiar with this move, aren't you?"
Of course they were familiar!
Fang Yuan's Magnemite had the Psychic Type awakened power, and he was too familiar with this move.
The attribute of Awakened power depends on the differences between individual Pokémon...
Wait a minute...
Fang Yuan seemed to understand something and looked at the Professor Xu Qingmu, who was almost smiling, and said, "The attribute awakened by Awakened power, could it be the most suitable one for Eevee to evolve into?"
"Exactly. If an Eevee awakened an Electric Series Awakened power, then its Electric Series talents would definitely be more outstanding compared to Water or Fire. In that case, evolving into a Thunder Elf would be the best choice."
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