"Food?"
Hearing this, Lin Feng paused for a moment before answering directly.
"It probably is. Food made by trainers, infused with their emotions, always seems to carry some strange effects."
Blue let out a heartfelt sigh.
"That makes sense. It looks like you, Red, and I are all the same kind of people. We can all infuse our emotions into our interactions with Pokémon, causing them to undergo incredible changes."
"All of us?"
Lin Feng looked at Blue with a hint of confusion.
"That's right. Among all Pokémon, there are always unique individuals. Some can break through their own limits, while others learn moves that do not belong to them through various encounters."
"And some Pokémon, when stimulated by strong emotions, can unleash astonishing power."
"Humans are the same. There are always individuals with unique abilities, such as the power of Viridian or psychic talents. Some are acquired, others are innate."
"Interaction between humans and Pokémon creates infinite possibilities."
"It sounds mystical, but Red and I are actually just like that."
Blue smiled as he explained.
"Compared to other trainers, the Pokémon around me grow faster. Whether it is evolution or raw strength, they always seem to break through their limits."
"What about Red?"
Lin Feng nodded slightly, but still asked.
"That kid called Red, his way of interacting with Pokémon is through battle. In battle, his Pokémon gain more from him, directly receiving his intent. Whether it is strength or energy control, they improve rapidly. That is also why I have never been able to defeat him."
When speaking of Red, Blue's expression turned a little distant and helpless.
Those days of rivalry and chasing each other felt like they had only just passed.
And yet even now, he still could not surpass Red.
That guy was born to be a trainer.
"Hmm."
Lin Feng nodded again.
It made sense.
In this world, there were indeed true prodigies.
Didn't Pikachu once manage to shock Arceus?
Even pierce through Mewtwo's barriers?
Though Lin Feng could do similar things, he knew very well that his abilities came from the system, fundamentally different from theirs.
The conversation with Blue did not last long.
He also did not go deeper into Lin Feng's cooking effects.
After answering the questions, Lin Feng said goodbye.
However, before leaving, Blue said one last thing.
"Speaking of which, you are also an excellent trainer. Maybe you should go to Mt. Silver and look for Red. If possible, battle him. It might reignite his fighting spirit…"
Lin Feng froze for a moment, then nodded.
After that, he wandered the streets of Viridian City with Mewtwo.
Eventually, he found a small stall selling masks and bought an Alolan Ninetales mask.
Lin Feng put it on and looked at Mewtwo.
"Hey, Mewtwo, how's this disguise?"
Mewtwo: "…"
Wearing a mask does not make you unrecognizable.
It silently shook its head.
"That's right. It's still obvious at a glance. But in anime, everyone acts blind."
Lin Feng sighed helplessly.
A mask only covered the face. Body shape, build, and height could still give everything away.
Still, Lin Feng was not worried.
Aside from the Alolan Ninetales mask he had casually bought, he had prepared plenty of other disguises.
He had picked them up from an unknown shop in the Donghua region.
A loose white travel robe that covered his entire body so no skin would be exposed, paired with a hat and mask. At that point, there would be nothing recognizable left.
And when the time came to act, Mewtwo would also alter his appearance.
More accurately, it was just an illusion layered over his face. Simple and effective.
For this operation, Lin Feng could only say he was being extremely cautious.
"Let's go, Mewtwo, Salamence. We are going to find Team Rocket."
Seeing himself fully prepared, Lin Feng wasted no more time. He returned to Viridian Forest and summoned Salamence.
"ROAR! ROAR!"
Salamence let out a thunderous roar that shook the forest.
Every Pokémon nearby was startled.
Until…
Lin Feng struck it on the head.
"Why are you yelling? We are being stealthy this time. Quiet entry, quiet strike. No noise."
"Roar… roar…"
Salamence lowered its head and flew into the sky, feeling wronged.
You never said that.
"Alright, alright. This time the focus is speed. Organizations like Team Rocket, or labs like this, are never the only ones. Since we are here, we will deal with them in one sweep. Ideally, we wipe out multiple facilities at once and eliminate this kind of place entirely."
Lin Feng comforted it again.
Then he looked at Mewtwo.
"I will need your help."
At the same time, in the Viridian Gym, Blue paused mid-motion while cleaning the floor.
The roar from Salamence echoed through the sky.
He turned toward the direction it came from, his expression slightly changing.
"…Such intense hostility?"
Meanwhile, beneath a remote island.
Under the glare of bright white laboratory lights, researchers in white coats moved quickly through the facility.
Various instruments filled the room.
"How is Lapras in Room Three? Their numbers are dropping. If we can breed and sell them, the profits will be enormous."
One researcher said excitedly.
"Hard to say. Unfortunately, the last disruption from Mewtwo caused several rare Dragon-type Pokémon to escape. Otherwise, our plan to extract their blood for special Poké Balls would already be progressing smoothly."
"Don't mention it. Those were rare specimens. We are still trying to recapture them. Just wait. Dragon-types are always scarce."
"Hey, don't you think working here is a bit dangerous? What if Mewtwo comes back? What if the League finds us?"
Another researcher lowered his voice.
"Hush, what nonsense are you talking about? If the higher-ups hear you, we are done for. Besides, we have already changed locations. How could Mewtwo possibly find us again?"
"That's true."
"Stop overthinking. This job is great. Six-figure, even seven-figure monthly pay…"
The researchers gradually dispersed as they changed the topic.
And above the facility, in the night sky, a figure slowly appeared…
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