"Yo, Old Li, you're really something! I was worried you wouldn't be able to let it go!"
"Indeed, I thought this conversation was going to fall apart. I didn't expect your resolve to be so firm, tsk tsk tsk!"
"Tch, the moment I hear praise from you two old fogies, I don't feel happy at all anymore."
Li Zhengxin didn't say another word and pushed past the two old men who were fussing over him.
"Hey! That was a really nasty thing to say!"
"Exactly! We're kindly showing concern for you, why are you biting the hand that feeds you?"
...
"Alright, alright, stop arguing. There are still follow-up issues to discuss; what does this look like?"
Li Zhengxin put an end to the brief farce.
As for Meng Xi and Jiao Xiaoyan, they were whispering to each other on the side.
The remaining content was too boring for them, so there wasn't really anything they cared about.
Fei Xiao watched the several old men refusing to yield to one another, finding it unexpected that these people in high positions were so down-to-earth.
Thinking about what was coming next, she asked the system in her mind.
"System, how many points do I have now?"
[Ding, host currently has 6520 points.]
Fei Xiao:???
"Strange, where did I get so many points? Even if I defeated Ceruledge, it shouldn't be this many, right?"
[These are the points the host earned from the previous live science popularization.]
Good grief, so live streaming science popularization also gives points!
"But why is there so little? System, you didn't embezzle them, did you?"
"Although the points aren't very useful, it's not right for you to embezzle them, is it?"
[That is because most people previously only heard about it but did not believe, hence no points were earned.]
"Uh..."
"Fine... but as the host, it's definitely not my fault."
"So, System, why didn't you say so earlier?"
[My fault?]
"Of course. Now, exchange three Pokédexes for me."
[Ding, exchange successful.]
Fei Xiao rummaged through her pockets and took out two smart-version Pokédexes.
"Hey, Xiao Meng, catch."
After saying this, Fei Xiao casually tossed the two red devices.
Hearing Fei Xiao call her name, Meng Xi turned around and hurriedly caught the two palm-sized red devices thrown at her.
Meng Xi and Jiao Xiaoyan looked left and right; although they didn't know what they were, they looked full of high-tech vibes.
"Sister Fei Xiao, what is this thing again?"
"It's a Pokédex, not the paper version this time."
"You just need to use the scanner on it to scan any Pokémon you see, and you can look up its corresponding aura."
"Those two are for you and Siyu."
Fei Xiao threw another one to Ye Jinnian.
Ye Jinnian looked excited; he hurriedly caught it and carefully examined it.
"This is for you to use as a template; go back and study whether mass production is possible."
Fei Xiao stated her points in an orderly manner.
"So amazing!"
Meng Xi looked around, her gaze falling on the sleeping Ceruledge.
She raised the Pokédex and decisively scanned it.
"Ceruledge..."
Sure enough, the device quickly provided the relevant information records for the corresponding Pokémon.
Jiao Wuyan and the others had fiery eyes! This was another piece of new black technology; it was not only convenient and concise but also very practical.
"As expected of General Fei Xiao, thank you so much for your technical support. It seems the Dragon Kingdom owes you another favor."
Jiao Wuyan now felt even more that their decision was very wise. Who knew what other high-tech items Fei Xiao had that they hadn't seen yet?
Fei Xiao, of course, guessed what these old fogies were plotting and directly extinguished their fantasies.
"Don't think too much. It's true I was a general, but I'm not a researcher. Where would I get so many gadgets?"
The group wasn't discouraged after hearing this; the Helping Hand Fei Xiao had provided was already more than enough.
"Then, how will you proceed with your future plans regarding Pokémon?"
"Relying on our previous live streams is clearly not enough."
"Our initial idea is to let people try to accept the existence of Pokémon first."
"Your live streams have barely sufficed, and we thank you again for that."
"Then we plan to establish a Pokémon Home to let people gradually come into contact with Pokémon."
"That is the initial idea for now."
"Hmm! That's a great idea!"
Seeing that the topic wasn't as serious and heavy as it was at the beginning, Jiao Xiaoyan finally dared to speak up and expressed no objections to it.
However, it seemed no one paid attention to her opinion.
Jiao Xiaoyan: "Huh? Did I say something wrong?"
Seeing this scene, Meng Xi couldn't help but chuckle; this was practically a magnified version of Lin Siyu. How could anyone mindlessly listen to her opinion in this kind of situation?
After thinking for a moment, Fei Xiao felt it was quite reliable.
As of now, this method was perfect.
She exchanged for a red-and-white Poké Ball from the system again, then feigned pulling it out from her pocket.
"Take this Poké Ball, too. See if you can replicate it."
"And I have no objections to the method just now. If someone gains the recognition of a Pokémon, then you can give them a Poké Ball at that time."
"As for selling Poké Balls on a large scale, you should also know that the time has not yet come."
After a brief meeting, the three old men made slight adjustments to the plan.
Before long, Jiao Wuyan stood out and spoke slowly.
"Hmm, thank you for the suggestion, General Fei Xiao. After a brief discussion, we have reached a consensus."
"However, regarding the Poké Ball, if there is progress in the research, we intend for our military to use it first. Does that work for you?"
Fei Xiao didn't hesitate and agreed directly.
"Hmm, that's a very reasonable arrangement. This way, if any accidents happen, you will be able to stop them in time."
...
"Sister Fei Xiao! Sister Fei Xiao! Come give a Helping Hand, quickly!"
A loud, familiar, and sweet voice rang out.
Fei Xiao and Meng Xi instantly recognized the owner of the voice.
"Is that Lin Siyu? Did something go wrong?"
"That's not right? Meloetta is with her this time; theoretically, there are very few Pokémon that can defeat it right now."
This was also the reason why Fei Xiao watched the two play around without stopping them; with Meloetta there, there were basically no accidents.
Thinking of this, Fei Xiao helplessly covered her forehead.
"Forget it, let's go take a look. I guess she's gotten into trouble again."
The matter was basically concluded, and the several old men also intended to follow the group.
"By the way, you really don't need to hold me in such high regard. Just call me Fei Xiao."
"If there are any situations in the future, I will do my best to provide a Helping Hand if I can."
Jiao Wuyan and the others were truly having trouble hiding their embarrassment this time, but Jiao Wuyan still braced himself to reply.
"How could that be? General Fei Xiao, you are overthinking..."
Before he could finish his sentence, he was drowned out by a statement.
...
"'Like clouds obscuring the sky, I shall shield the Xianzhou.' I shall uphold this vow... until the last day of my life."
Fei Xiao continued to walk slowly forward step by step without looking back, but her tone became very resounding and forceful.
"This is the vow of my hometown."
"And now... this place is my home, and I will still uphold this vow... until the last day of my life."
At this moment, in the eyes of everyone, they seemed to see Fei Xiao—the Tian Ji General—rushing toward the battlefield, her back moving forward with unstoppable determination.
This is the general of the Xianzhou 'Yaoqing'.
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