A thousand-year-old tomb? (Thanks to: Before the Sea of Clouds for 2× god-tier endorsements!!)

"We already have a lead on the Red Orb. I believe we should be able to find it soon."

Su Qi answered respectfully, without saying a single unnecessary word.

"Very good. And how is that youth squad I had you train coming along? The various factions are rising too quickly right now. We need to bring in more fresh blood, too."

Su Qi did not think about this question for long. She smoothed her hair and replied, "The youth training class hasn't been very effective so far. With the Pokémon League relaxing its policies, it's become very difficult to recruit talented people. I still think it's best to start by raising orphans."

"Mm."

Giovanni's brow furrowed slightly. Fresh blood had been a major problem plaguing Team R for a long time.

Su Qi changed tack. "There are some promising ones, though. Li Hu, for instance. I feel that boy's potential is no worse than the Young Master's."

"No worse than my son's? Now that's interesting."

A rare hint of a smile appeared on Giovanni's face, though there was no telling what he was thinking.

"In any case, find the Red Orb as soon as possible. We've already lost Mewtwo. The plan to awaken Groudon, the god of the land, can't be delayed any longer."

"Yes!"

Just as Su Qi was about to leave, she heard Giovanni add, "Also, put me through to Tea Doctor."

"Yes!"

Su Qi acknowledged the order, and only left respectfully after seeing that her boss had no further instructions.

"Caterpie evolving into Rayquaza. Interesting... truly interesting."

A faint smile appeared at the corner of Giovanni's mouth. He thought the idea was quite good, and very bold.

Garchomp raced through the sky, finally approaching Shanhai City several hours later.

A pleasant ringtone sounded. Ye Qing glanced