chsdbacks Chapter 227 Cough! I, Bai Zhou, am a legitimate researcher!
Chapter 227 Cough! I, Bai Zhou, am a legitimate researcher!
Chapter 227 Cough! I, Bai Zhou, am a legitimate researcher!
Mewtwo's eyes, which were originally filled with confusion and struggle, were now clearer and more determined than ever before, though they were still moist.
Bai Zhou was secretly delighted, knowing that those "absolutely perfect" energy cubes, into which he had poured his heart and soul, combined with his perfectly timed "chicken soup for the soul," would have an outstanding effect.
"I see----"
Mewtwo's voice echoed in Bai Zhou's heart. Although it was still cold, it was less distant and more sincere.
It raised its hand and used its superpowers to quietly wipe away the almost non-existent dampness on its cheek.
"Thank you, Mr. Shirafuru."
"Oh, don't mention it! You're being too polite!"
Bai Zhou immediately adopted a generous and unassuming demeanor, suppressing his inner excitement at "80% completion!" and speaking in a warm tone.
"If there's anything you still don't understand, feel free to ask me anytime! I promise I'll answer everything I know!"
He struck while the iron was hot, revealing his true intentions, and attempted to transform this temporary trust into a long-term "bond".
"Of course, the world is so big and there are so many problems. If you encounter a problem that even I can't answer, you can stay here temporarily, just as a —"
"Hmm, a diner? Take your time finding the answer. I provide food and lodging, you definitely won't mind!"
He curled his lips into what he thought was an alluring smile.
No need, that would be too much trouble for you, sir.
Mewtwo clearly didn't grasp the subtle "recruitment." Although it felt a great liking for Shiro, it still flatly rejected the offer.
It shook its head slightly and explained:
There is still one deal between me and Sakaki that has not been completed.
I cannot stay with my husband for long until I have fulfilled my promise.
Moreover, my uninvited arrival today is already extremely presumptuous and impolite.
It paused, seemingly a little embarrassed, but still mustered the courage to express its wish.
Of course, if you don't mind my intrusion—I hope to visit you again in the future when I have more free time—
No! Wait a minute!
Bai Zhou's smile froze instantly.
You mean, you made a deal with Giovanni?
Should I stay by his side for now?
So all that effort I put in, all that money I poured into it, and all that motivational talk I gave them, turned out to be targeting one of our own people?!
An indescribable sense of absurdity welled up inside me.
But then again, if I actually manage to conquer this place, wouldn't that make me amazing? — Ahem, hold on!
Bai Zhou's expression shifted strangely a few times. In Chao Meng's eyes, it seemed that his "pushing his luck" had displeased him, and he was about to apologize.
But Bai Zhou quickly adjusted his expression, waved his hand, and his tone became incredibly cheerful.
"Absolutely no problem! You're welcome anytime! My door is always open for you!"
He even added, in a very "thoughtful" way, "Oh, by the way, when you go back, please give my regards to that guy Sakaki."
He seemed to have thought of something, and muttered with a hint of "complaint," "Also, tell him that I'll be leaving all my work at the company to him for the next few days! Honestly, you're bringing such a big surprise, and he didn't even tell me beforehand, almost causing a misunderstanding—"
Okay, I understand—I'll pass it on.
Mewtwo agreed somewhat awkwardly.
You can't really blame Giovanni entirely for this, since he acted on a whim and came here without thinking about anything else.
Seeing that his "poaching" plan had temporarily failed, Bai Zhou seemed to have lost all his enthusiasm, and his initial burst of energy visibly faded away.
"Alright, I won't keep you any longer. Take care on your journey."
His tone returned to normal, and he casually picked up two more "Absolutely Perfect" Energy Cubes from the table and shoved them into Mewtwo's hands without saying a word.
"Take these two pieces; you can eat them as snacks on the way."
Although Bai Zhou's attitude had changed significantly, Mewtwo still obediently accepted the two energy cubes that shone with an alluring luster.
It nodded to Bai Zhou, thanked him again, and then its figure slowly became ethereal, eventually disappearing as if it had merged into the air.
Before leaving, Bai Zhou seemed to vaguely sense its lingering thoughts of turning back every few steps.
After sending away this "other people's" legendary Pokémon, Shirazu breathed a sigh of relief, feeling a little tired.
He turned around, and Gengar, having already come to his senses, sat up straight.
Then, under Gengar's tearful gaze, I generously grabbed several "Absolutely Perfect" Energy Cubes and stuffed them all into it.
"Alright, alright, stop acting. Go back to your bedroom and enjoy your 'royal feast'."
Bai Zhou patted its bouncy belly in an annoyed tone.
"While you're at it, call that guy Zygarde out and tell him—it's time for supper."
Gengar immediately stuffed the Energy Cube whole into its dimensional space, its chubby face plastered with a fawning smile, and scurried back to its bedroom.
A moment later, Zygarde, looking extremely wary, slowly "writhed" out of the bedroom doorway.
However, it suddenly stopped moving as soon as it stepped into the living room.
That incredibly sharp sense instantly detected the indescribable, wonderful aura emanating from the direction of the coffee table!
His eyes were fixed on the plate of gleaming energy cubes on the table.
These are legendary Pokémon that govern world order and theoretically do not need to eat regularly to maintain their existence.
At this moment, Zygarde clearly felt an impulse called "appetite"!
Guardian — This —
Its telepathic connection carried a hint of longing.
Bai Zhou didn't answer directly, but pointed to the sofa next to it, indicating that it should sit down and wait.
Then, he divided the remaining "perfect" energy cubes on the table into three equal parts.
He took one of the portions into his system space on a whim, intending to save it for Ralts to have as breakfast when she woke up the next morning.
The remaining two portions were naturally reserved for the two remaining "big shots".
"Here, have a taste of these homemade snacks."
Shiro picked up the portion that belonged to Zygarde and showed it to him with a smile.
"You're in for a treat from now on."
Zygard did not hesitate at all. It already had absolute trust in the White Boat, and the aura of that energy cube was simply too tempting.
It leaned forward, opened its tiny mouth, and with a yelp, swallowed the entire energy cube.
next second.
Zygard's entire body stiffened abruptly!
It was as if an invisible electric current instantly surged through its cellular structure!
Its jelly-like white body trembled slightly uncontrollably, and even briefly lost its shape.
Like a flattened white slime, it lay limply on the sofa cushion, twitching slightly.
But this extremely "out-of-control" state lasted for less than a moment!
It returned to its original state and appeared in Bai Zhou's palm at a speed far exceeding usual, as if it had teleported!
His body was tense, his core light flashed slightly, and he assumed a fully alert fighting stance!
"Guardians! Enemy attack! Something is interfering with my senses and thoughts!"
Its telepathic connection carried a rare hint of tension and—anger?
—The guardian swept the bedbug out the door, then carried it with him and made good use of it, letting it thoroughly rub the bedbug against him.—
hateful!
This damn illusion is so realistic and—wonderful!
It was so close, so very close, that it almost succumbed to its own obsession and uttered something that would have tarnished its divine status!
"Relax, Zygarde, there are no enemies."
Bai Zhou was somewhat amused and exasperated. He gently rubbed its bouncy "head" with his fingers and soothed it, saying, "It's just that the effect of this energy cube is a bit special. It's too delicious, which may cause the consumer to have a tiny bit of—well, a very pleasant hallucination."
"See, aren't you sober now?"
Once Zigeld calmed down a bit and his body was no longer so tense,
Bai Zhou then placed it back on the sofa and asked with the curiosity of a researcher, "However, I was just about to ask you, was that hallucination you just experienced forced upon you?"
"For example, will it forcibly pull your consciousness into an illusion, requiring you to spend time and effort to break free, resulting in negative effects?"
Zigeld carefully savored the fleeting experience he had just had and earnestly responded telepathically.
No, not at all.
It wasn't that my consciousness was forcibly pulled into a fixed illusion, nor was there any sense of constraint that I needed to break free from. It was simply that my mind and body were too relaxed and unguarded just now, which allowed the exquisite deliciousness to stir up some things deep within me—
idea."
As long as I concentrate and remain vigilant, I should no longer be affected by it.
"I see—"
Bai Zhou couldn't help but feel a little disappointed upon hearing this answer.
If this energy cube can really create illusions, even for just a moment, then its strategic value would be immense!
Whether used for training or as a surprise tactical weapon, it has great potential!
Unfortunately, the results were not quite what I had imagined.
But thinking about it, it makes sense. No matter how perfect it is, it is still essentially an energy cube, and its main functions are to provide energy and satisfy one's appetite.
It's already quite rare to have a side effect of "mental pleasure".
Putting aside his distracting thoughts, Bai Zhou picked up an energy cube belonging to Lie Kongzuo, and then, with a hint of mockery, reached for his collar.
"Hey Rayquaza, there's no need to put on airs and act all high and mighty at a time like this, is there?"
He jokingly said in a relaxed tone, "Try it? I guarantee it's a 'cosmic-level' deliciousness you've never experienced before."
"Hmph! What do you mean by pretending to be aloof! You're just slandering me!"
A flash of dark light appeared between the collars, and Rayquaza in its miniature form suddenly emerged as if its tail had been stepped on, angrily retorting telepathically.
I have no interest in earthly food! Meteorites rich in pure energy from the universe are the most delicious delicacies in the world! You—
Tsk!
Why does this smell so good?!
No way! Let Bai Zhou persuade me a couple more times before I reluctantly try it.
Bai Zhou looked at the "Crooked-Mouthed Dragon King" in front of him, whose eyes were practically glued to the energy cube, yet who still stubbornly refused to admit it, and felt speechless.
Even if he doesn't have mind-reading abilities, just by looking at his behavior, you can tell that this guy is a seasoned tsundere.
Too lazy to put on a show of "three refusals and three concessions," Bai Zhou simply chose the most straightforward and direct method: forcefully stuffing it in!
No sooner said than done, Bai Zhou reacted swiftly and decisively.
Grab it in one go, and refine it instantly!
He grabbed the Sky-Sided Flying Serpent who was trying to turn his head away.
With lightning speed, the other hand precisely stuffed the energy cube into the dragon's mouth, which was slightly open as it tried to protest!
"Guwu 1"
Rayquaza's eyes widened instantly!
Bai Zhou casually tossed it onto the empty sofa next to Zygarde, as if throwing away a disobedient scarf.
A moment later, Liekongzuo trembled violently, emitting a whimpering sound that was difficult to understand.
Then the dragon's body stiffened, and it fell straight onto the sofa, its eyes rolling back as it began to immerse itself in its own world of illusion.
Bai Zhou glanced at it, and after confirming that nothing serious had happened, he ignored the two legendary Pokémon that had "revealed their true colors" because of a small snack.
He turned around and walked straight to the washroom.
All he wants now is to take a nice, hot bath and then lie comfortably in bed.
As for what to do after getting into bed —
Of course, we should take a good look at the new "Dream World" module that Xiao A has just launched!
Do whatever you want — hehehehe —
Ahem! I, Bai Zhou, am a legitimate researcher!
I just wanted to experience the new virtual reality technology and find inspiration for future game development!
Anyone with dirty thoughts, go stand in the corner!
Filled with longing for the "dream world," Bai Zhou finished washing up as quickly as possible, then pounced onto the soft bed.
Little Ah!
He meditated in his heart.
Quick! Turn on that "dream mode" of yours!
Let me see what's going on!
"Little Assistant reminds you: The Pokémon FireRed/LeafGreen themed dream world template has been loaded, and the basic world building design is being imported."
"Little Assistant reminds you: A contractor's request has been detected. The complete construction and stable operation of this themed dream world will require an estimated 10000 BP points. Confirm payment?"
Wait a minute!
Bai Zhou stared at the number that popped up in his field of vision, then suddenly sat up in bed, startling Gengar who was secretly observing him.
"Genga?"
Bai Zhou slapped Gengar away as it tried to come closer and be his "personal accessory," his face turning pale and then red as he internally complained.
You think I'm a sucker, trying to fleece me?!
You're asking for 10000 BP points from a mere virtual dream world?!
All my belongings combined only amount to a little over 12000!
He took a deep breath and decided to use his negotiation skills to have a good chat with this seemingly intelligent but actually "cunning" classmate, Xiao A.
Hey Xiao A, look, we've been working together for so long, we're practically old friends, right?
I'll definitely be the first to support your new feature!
But you're asking for 1 right off the bat, isn't that a bit too much—you're treating me like an ATM?
Let's talk this over. Considering my status as a "contractor and valued customer," could you possibly make an exception and give me a discount?
Even if constructing a world consumes a huge amount of energy, if all else fails, at least give me a demo version!
We should let the customer inspect the goods first to see if they are worth the price, don't you think?
"Little A Assistant reminds you: We have received feedback from contractors — the plan is being re-evaluated — and optimized —"