Fang Yuan and Xie Qingyi returned to the research institute, and as expected, Smartphone Rotom had already prepared a grand feast.
After all, Fang Yuan had reminded it when he left, "The principal will come over at noon."
The cuisine variety scared the child.
On the Self-detonating Magnetic Monster's end, many energy blocks that fairy Pokémon like to eat were also made temporarily to entertain Xie Qingyi's Pokémon.
As the saying goes, eating in silence makes the food half as tasty.
With so many dishes to choose from, eating non-stop didn't seem right, so Fang Yuan and Xie Qingyi simply decided to eat while chatting.
They talked about research topics that would not interest other Pokémon.
Only their Smartphone Rotom listened with great interest.
"Did you gain a lot from the Moon Cave Secret location?"
"Yes, after this trip, I have decided to dedicate all my efforts to researching the essence of fairy energy."
Xie Qingyi pursed her lips into a smile that gradually widened.
"The essence of fairy energy?" Fang Yuan was curious.
"It could also be said as the origin of fairy energy," Xie Qingyi said.
"Fairy energy is closely related to the moon and moonlight, but the moon itself does not emit light; it only reflects sunlight. During the reflection process, sunlight changes and becomes fairy energy, which is the origin of fairy energy. So, in a sense, fairy energy is not only related to moonlight energy but also to solar energy."
"This connection between them is essential to mastering the mystery of fairies."
"Based on the Sophie-Ya Law, I've already derived a transformation formula for fairy energy and am currently extending my research. Once I complete this system and uncover the true origins of fairy energy, I will definitely be able to defeat you," Xie Qingyi confidently declared, her expression gleaming brightly as she continued with a series of theories.
The reason Fang Yuan was so powerful was that he researched mega evolution, the use of waveguide, life power, and so on.
Xie Qingyi also realized from Fang Yuan's growth trajectory that she had strayed from her own path.
She shouldn't have become so fixated on improving her strength due to the approaching World Championship, giving up her specialty in fairy research.
Strength is built on knowledge, a phrase that Xie Qingyi now fully understood.
Therefore, her goal was very clear: to pick up her research work again, temporarily give up her trainer identity, and not chase after the title of Champion of the Four Heavenly Kings, focusing instead on accumulating her foundation.
At this, Xie Qingyi's delicate face showed a slight embarrassed smile.
Hmm... she seemed to have talked too much.
Talking about research in front of Fang Yuan really felt like showing off one's minor skills before an expert.
"Er..."
Fang Yuan looked eagerly at Sister Xie. Formula?
What is Sophie-Ya Law?
I could understand the earlier part, but why dive into professional jargon?
Forget it, don't continue, to avoid being exposed as a fake studious person.
"So, you've decided to devote yourself to research from now on?" Fang Yuan pondered before changing the subject, "Do you have enough topics to research?"
Xie Qingyi: ???
"Aren't research topics the kind of thing where a single important one could suffice for a lifetime of study?"
Xie Qingyi felt that if it was research into the origins of Fairy type, she was already prepared to commit a lifetime to it.
"Ah... is that so?" Fang Yuan was taken aback, that made sense.
"Is there something wrong?"
"I have a few research projects here that I'm too busy to handle alone and am looking for a partner..." Fang Yuan said.
"What?" Xie Qingyi showed a curious expression.
"Mega Evolution Stone Detector..."
This research, based on the utilization method for life energy in the mystical scientific system, gave Fang Yuan hope in developing a Super Stone detection device.
"The project to revive the Genesect Fossil from an ancient bug type Phantom Pokémon."
This one already had the fossil and a concrete direction of thought, just lacking some breakthroughs.
"Um, and the Elf Teleportation Device."
This, too, was a technology that Fang Yuan had long been yearning for Earth to have—the ability to teleport Poké Balls through machinery at any time and place—having to do without it was really too inconvenient.
Besides that, there were some other research projects that weren't as crucial.
"Uh..."
Now it was Xie Qingyi's turn to look at Fang Yuan eagerly.
The Super Stone detection device, that she could understand.
Currently, the Trainer Association collecting Super Stones was like looking for a needle in a haystack. If Fang Yuan possessed the principles of this technology, then Mega Evolution would truly become widespread.
Ancient Bug Series Phantom Pokémon, the Genesect Fossil revival project... Reviving ancient Illusory Fossil spirits??
Upon hearing this, Xie Qingyi's eyes lit up; this was tantamount to playing god.
"Pokémon teleportation device?" she questioned with uncertainty.
"Also known as Pokeball Teleportation Technology, it can be understood as a kind of space teleportation technology that can instantaneously transport Poké Balls from the Imperial Capital to Magic City, no, to be precise, it could also be considered electronic teleportation technology," Fang Yuan pondered.
Based on faint clues from the original content, it wasn't difficult for him to find a breakthrough in Pokémon teleportation technology, but still, he had too little information to go on.
He couldn't possibly do this alone; after all, neither he nor Rotom were gods.
Currently, Rotom was finding it a headache to perfect the Cosmic Battleship Magnemite No. tactics, and it was expected to take an extremely long time.
The Super Stone detection device, the Destructive Bug revival plan, and some of Fang Yuan's other ideas getting delayed were inevitable.
There was simply not enough energy to go around, and some of the content couldn't be done by Rotom alone.
Fang Yuan thought maybe he should simply provide the ideas and let the Association do the research, since he was still the main person in charge.
But now Fang Yuan felt that perhaps he could work through Sister Xie to collaborate with the other party for now.
Xie Qingyi was one of the most outstanding young researchers that Fang Yuan had ever seen.
Moreover, Fang Yuan had experienced the research ability of the mobile Rotom. Now the research institutions in Hua Nation were basically equipped with Rotom assistants.
As the principal of Rotom Academy, Xie Qingyi was bound to be a top figure in Hua Nation's research field in the future. Just as Fang Yuan had the Fossil Legion, the other party surely had the Rotom Corps. Thus, cooperating with her would be an excellent choice, a strong alliance.
Most importantly, these significant research projects were very safe in the hands of Sister Xie, who had been of great help to him in the past.
Fang Yuan also knew he wasn't cut out for a research role. He could offer too little help to Rotom, so collaborating with Xie Qingyi would take a lot of pressure off both him and Rotom, allowing them to do more meaningful things.
"Fairy Transport Tech..."
As Fang Yuan listed a heap of project names, Xie Qingyi finally understood why Fang Yuan had asked if she had enough research topics.
Fang Yuan must be swamped with work.
The projects Fang Yuan mentioned, each one astounding enough to shake the world. If Fang Yuan held the related ideas for all of them, it would be too terrifying...
In an instant, Xie Qingyi looked at Fang Yuan as if he were a monster...
Don't look at me with those eyes! You're the real monster... Fang Yuan met her gaze and mumbled to himself,
"Are you sure... you want to collaborate with me on such important projects?" Xie Qingyi asked.
After all, these projects had a profound impact.
Extending the realm of Mega Evolution, expanding the Fossil Domain... along with revolutionary technological breakthroughs in the Pokémon Domain...
Any researcher who managed to get their name attached to one of these projects would be remembered for generations.
"This..."
Fang Yuan smiled. Did he have any other choice? He stood up, walked over to Xie Qingyi, and extended his hand toward her.
Xie Qingyi hesitated for a moment, then made up her mind, extended her hand as well, and they shook hands.
Then, let's have a pleasant collaboration.
"Rotom..."
"Things are bad, Rotom..."
Not far away, the mobile Rotoms of both individuals had naturally eavesdropped on the "dinner table conversation" that had just occurred.
The matters discussed between Fang Yuan and Xie Qingyi could influence the structure of the Pokémon Domain, and just like that, they had made such an off-the-cuff decision...
Both Rotoms knew the capabilities of their respective Trainers. Now, as the two mobile devices exchanged glances, they could already imagine the research field of Hua Nation being dominated by the two of them.