This was one of the few Legendary Pokémon ever caught by a human. Once the news spread, not only Qiao Hongyuan's research facility but research facilities across the country were shaken, and everyone wanted to come see for themselves.
And that was not the end of it. Three days later, the Sacred Crystal began to change. According to the monitoring data, Diancie was about to be born.
News of the birth of two Legendary Pokémon caused a nationwide sensation. Qiao Hongyuan's research facility was packed. Forget admitting ordinary researchers—even with entry restricted to Senior Researchers, there was barely enough room.
Xiao Ran stayed inside Diancie's Breeding Room, while a crowd gathered around the monitors outside. Apart from Ye Ling, practically everyone present was a Dean. Even the man assisting Qiao Hongyuan was the Dean of another Research Institute in Xi'an.
"Hongyuan, you really should have told us! Two Legendary Pokémon! Even if they're only the lowest-ranking Lesser Gods, that's still incredible!" that Dean teased.
"Incredible or not, they aren't yours, and they aren't mine either. They're my grandson's and granddaughter-in-law's Pokémon. Don't get any ideas!" Qiao Hongyuan snapped. He still had no idea who had leaked the news of Kubfu's birth. By the time he found out, it was already too late.
"Come on, Qiao, you can't act like that. This is about contributing to the nation!" another researcher said unhappily. In his view, both Legendary Pokémon ought to remain at the Research Institute so they could study them thoroughly.
"Contributing? Are Pokémon Trainers not contributing too? If you dare set your sights on my grandson or granddaughter-in-law, don't blame me for throwing you out!" Qiao Hongyuan retorted. When it came to protecting Xiao Ran and Ye Ling, he refused to give an inch.
No matter how noisy it grew