Donghuang Conference Opens

After visiting Principal Yu, Xia Chen went to the Ghost-type teachers' office building to visit Teacher Mo Lan.

Come to think of it, without her reminder, Xia Chen would never have thought to research Gholdengo's evolution during his travels in Paldea, much less encountered Gimmighoul.

No matter which reason it was for, he ought to properly thank Teacher Mo Lan.

Before coming this time, he had specifically gone to Hoenn to acquire a full set of Gengar Mega Evolution materials, intending to give them to Mo Lan as a token of gratitude.

The Ghost-type teachers' office building was as deep and gloomy as ever. Quite a few mischievous Pokémon, such as Haunter and Misdreavus, lurked about within, scaring students passing through.

Xia Chen cooperatively pretended to be frightened, making the little ghosts giggle, before successfully arriving at Teacher Mo Lan's office.

Mo Lan was not as pleasantly surprised as Principal Yu when she saw Xia Chen. Perhaps her emotions had always been rather muted.

She was not particularly excited when she received the gift either, merely saying a subdued thank you.

Perhaps worried that Xia Chen might misunderstand, she paused for two seconds before adding, "I really like this gift. I'm just not very good at expressing it."

Xia Chen smiled unconcernedly. "It's fine. Teacher, you're cute like this."

Mo Lan did not blush at the compliment. Instead, Gengar stuck out its long tongue and came over to lick Xia Chen's face, seemingly thanking him for the gift.

After all, Gengar was the only one who truly benefited from its Mega Stone.

Teacher Mo Lan was clearly far more interested in Xia Chen's Ghost-type Pokémon than in Xia Chen himself.

She specifically called out Zoroark, Dragapult, Gholdengo, and Ceruledge.

There was no deliberate research involved. Simply observing them up close