Chapter 1166 The Hidden Traitor

After returning to the East China region, Xia Yu first went to the Jinling City Water System Gym and glanced at Fang Shenghai from a distance.

Ever since the Longmen Festival that day, Xia Yu directly handed him over to Qin Lanyan, asking Qin Lanyan, the apprentice, to teach on his behalf.

After Fang Shenghai arrived at the Jinling City Water System Gym, he worked hard and steadily, which made Xia Yu see some of his former self.

Xia Yu stood outside the window and observed for a while. Then he handed a water elf egg to Qin Lanyan and left.

It is not easy to follow the path of a trainer. The help Xia Yu gave him is enough for him to embark on the path of a trainer. As for how far he can go on this path in the end, it all depends on his own luck.

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Xia Yu's life gradually returned to normal. Every day seemed to be filled with endless work, meetings, and activities...

Of course, he did not forget his most important job, which was to investigate the undercover agents in China, but since Xia Yusakaki's identity was exposed, the undercover agents seemed to have all gone dormant and did not reveal any flaws at all.

Even Han Dingguo and several major families, whom Xia Yu had been most suspicious of before, kept a low profile and fully cooperated with Xia Yu's work. This made Xia Yu doubt whether his initial guess was correct.

Two weeks later, the weather became colder and the East China region was gradually entering winter.

Delicate frost flowers quietly crawled over the glass windows, and the edges of the leaves of the evergreen camphor trees and magnolias were also stained with a deep dark green, making them look particularly solemn.

Although the sunlight still tried hard to penetrate the thin clouds and shine on the streets and rooftops, it seemed to have lost its former heat, leaving only a cool, clear golden color, unable to dispel the biting chill in the air.

Xia Yu picked up the steaming cup of tea on the table, took a sip, and then gently put the cup down.

"How is it?" Long Fan said to Xia Yu with a smile.

"I can't taste it." Xia Yu waved his hand, with a bit of innocence and frankness on his face, "Master, you know I don't like drinking tea."

Looking at his disciple's honest look, which was like a cow chewing a peony, Long Fan couldn't help laughing and shook his head.

He sipped the tea in his cup slowly and leisurely, letting the warm aroma fill his mouth.

"You're already the chief of the Four Heavenly Kings..." He said gently, without any blame. "This tea is freshly picked from the mountains, with a hint of frost. You drank it hastily and with prejudice, so naturally you can't taste the slightest sweet aftertaste."

Having been in a high position for a long time, Long Fan has been living a life of luxury, showing composure and confidence, and even exuding the aura of a superior in every move he makes.

"Are you going back to the imperial capital in half a month?" Long Fan looked at Xia Yu and asked.

"Yes, I have to attend the Porygon launch event," Xia Yu replied frankly. "This is the world's first mass-produced artificial Pokémon. It's epoch-making, and as the director of the Gigantamax Laboratory, I have to be there."

"Yes, this is a big project." Long Fan looked at Xia Yu and asked, "You told me last time that champions can customize high-quality Porygons. What are their specific qualifications?"

"At present, it is the quasi-champion qualification, but there is still the possibility of improvement. It may reach the champion level or even the quasi-master level." Xia Yu responded.

According to Xia Yu and Sylvia's speculation, the first generation of Porygon, also known as the Porygon Progenitor, is likely to have the qualifications to reach the quasi-god level.

The second-generation Porygon that is split off can reach the master level, and the third-generation Porygon sold to the champion should theoretically be able to reach the quasi-master level!

"Quasi-champion level qualifications are indeed a bit lacking." Long Fan said: "If it can really be quasi-master level qualifications, it would be quite good. What is the price?"

"It might be much more expensive." Xia Yu said bluntly: "The cost of artificial Pokémon... especially artificial high-quality Pokémon is extremely high."

Long Fan simply waved his hand, interrupting Xia Yu and said unhappily, "Alright, you haven't even spoken the truth to me yet, so stop talking nonsense. The price can be a little higher, but it can't be too outrageous. The Pokémon Association has given Gigantamax tremendous support over the years, from venues to equipment to resources and talent. They've given us whatever we ask for, but don't go too far. Be magnanimous and have a good mind."

"I know." Xia Yu responded, "It's just that the price is high. The current champion will only charge a symbolic fee of the cost. This is also to prevent some retired champions from wanting to customize Porygons for their descendants, and we can't refuse. Master, don't you still trust me?"

"I really don't believe it." Long Fan glared at Xia Yu and replied, "But what you said is also a problem. There are always some people who take advantage of their age. Okay, let's talk about the traitor. Is there any progress?"

When the word "traitor" was mentioned, Xia Yu took a deep breath and said, "There is no movement at all. I previously sent my men to various secret realms to check the accounts. Although some people were found to have problems, they were all small fry. The clues have been cut off here, and there is no way to start."

"I've told you before that traitors aren't easy to find. Why else do you think we haven't found them in all these years?" Long Fan said in a deep voice, "Just stay calm and work normally. They'll reveal themselves sooner or later."

"Well, that's all there is to it."

"And what I told you last time has been brought forward." Long Fan suddenly changed the subject and continued while looking at Xia Yu.

"What's the matter?" Xia Yu turned around and looked at Long Fan and asked.

"Li Ruilin has been transferred directly from the Northeast Regional Champion position to the Chinese Pokémon Association headquarters as president." Long Fan paused slightly when he said this. "The Northeast Regional Champion position is vacant. I will be transferred to the Northeast Regional Champion position in three months."

"The East China regional champion is vacant. You will temporarily take over as the East China regional champion as the top Four Heavenly Kings." Long Fan continued, "Within this year, as long as you defeat all challengers, you will officially take over the East China regional champion. However, I believe that no other Four Heavenly Kings will challenge you, especially after your identity as Sakaki is exposed."

Xia Yu listened to Long Fan's words and nodded vigorously: "Yeah."

Long Fan reached out and gently patted Xia Yu's shoulder, a trace of emotion on his face: "Youngest Imperial Capital Gym Master, youngest Chief Four Heavenly Kings, and now youngest champion, are you going to become the national champion next time?"

Long Fan paused for a moment, a gentle smile on his face as he looked at Xia Yu and said, "By the way, when you come back from the capital, come to my house for dinner on the 11th of next month."

"Is something wrong?"

"Xiao Yu's hundred-day banquet." Speaking of his son, Long Fan showed a kind smile on his face. "There will be quite a few people coming. Please help me entertain the guests."

"Me?" Xia Yu asked doubtfully.

"Just go if I tell you to. You're my apprentice. Once a teacher, always a father. Do you have any objections to helping me receive guests?" Long Fan glared at Xia Yu. "Yan Ning will also come, and you should invite all your relatives. It's time for you and Yan Ning to finalize your relationship. Get engaged on that day. I asked someone to check the almanac, and it's a good day. Double happiness."

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I went to bed at 12 o'clock last night and got up at 3 o'clock. I haven't slept yet and I'm so sleepy.

On the first day of August, I’ll start off with a bang, finish coding two chapters, and then go to bed.

My thoughts have been flowing smoothly recently, and I have already thought about the subsequent plot until the end.

This volume still has a long plot, and then it is the final volume. Finally, let me tell you that the new mega evolution will probably not appear in this book.

For example, Mega Dragonite.

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