Manor Lord in the Pokémon World

Chapter 182 Celestial Phenomenon Disease

Are Dark-scented Pokémon appearing less frequently?

This is completely contrary to what Professor Oak had previously predicted.

"It's been an almost precipitous drop. The number of eyewitness reports from various places is less than one-tenth of what it was last month."

Fangzhou nodded. "That's a good thing."

Dark Pokémon have become a major destabilizing factor disrupting the normal functioning of society.

"It's a good thing, but it's also a bit strange." Daigo flipped through the report in his hand.

"The descent was too sudden, like, well, they all received some kind of order and retreated. The Alliance has started investigating, but they don't have any leads yet."

He put down the report and looked at Fang Zhou: "In short, the workload here has decreased significantly. However..."

Daigo frowned again. Sure enough, being a champion comes with a lot of worries, unlike what he made it sound so easy.

"However, there has been a very tricky matter recently."

Fang Zhou became even more curious: "What is it?"

What could possibly be so difficult for this newly crowned champion?

Daigo walked to the window, his gaze fixed on the distant city skyline: "It's a disease that broke out in Wudu Town. Those infected experience a rapid rise in body temperature within a short period, accompanied by prolonged general weakness, insane coughing, difficulty breathing, and, according to the patients, even a feeling of having a hole in their throat, with each breath feeling like swallowing a knife, and their voices becoming hoarse."

Daigo even imitated a part, "Ahhh, my throat..."

Fang Zhou was shocked. "It's that serious! Why did this disease suddenly break out? I've never heard of it before. Even Miss Joey can't cure it?"

"The alliance's medical team and several research institutes went to investigate and finally figured out the cause of the disease: it was caused by extreme weather. They named the disease 'Celestial Phenomenon Disease'."

He turned around, leaning against the windowsill: "As you know, the weather in many places has been quite abnormal this year, especially in these coastal towns. Rain, temperature differences, wind direction... it's all unpredictable. Some old fishermen are even saying that things might be unsettled over in Lochya, which controls ocean currents, causing the weather to go haywire."

Daigo shook his head. "Whether the rumors are true or false, this unpredictable weather has certainly fueled the spread of the disease. Several towns have now reported cases, and the drug supply is starting to run out."

"Device's R&D department has also recently been involved in the development of this special drug," he continued, speaking a little faster. "They discovered that the bottleneck wasn't the formula or the process, but a raw material called 'wilt grass.' This is the key ingredient for relieving fatigue, but the amount currently available on the market is far from sufficient."

At this point, Daigo suddenly stopped, his gaze falling on Ark's face. He raised an eyebrow, as if he had suddenly remembered something, and the seriousness he had just felt was instantly replaced by an expectant look.

"Oh, right! Withered grass is a plant..." He took two steps closer to the ark, his eyes shining. "You're a planting expert with a large estate! Is it possible to grow this where you are?"

Daigo's tone became enthusiastic: "This stuff is in short supply everywhere right now. If we could really grow it, it wouldn't just be helping to save lives, it would also be a great opportunity to make money!"

Daigo inherited his father's excellent business genes and immediately thought of a way to make money.

Fangzhou, on the other hand, fell into deep thought.

According to Daigo, withered grass can be considered a medicinal herb, and perhaps Lily Root Doll has a solution.

With the medicine in short supply, if we could produce enough wilt grass, it would indeed be a great opportunity to take off. Perhaps we could use this opportunity to contact some pharmaceutical companies and reach a cooperation agreement.

"We do have partners on our estate who are particularly skilled at working with plants. If I have a solution, I'll let you know as soon as possible."

"That's great!" Daigo visibly breathed a sigh of relief, and a smile returned to his face.

"If you can consistently produce high-quality goods, we can discuss the cooperation details gradually. Devon can handle the subsequent R&D or further processing..."

As he spoke, he scratched the back of his head, adding somewhat sheepishly, "Of course, the company's main focus right now is still on the high-tech projects my dad decided on; pharmaceuticals may not be an area we'll eventually enter on a large scale. But we know many reliable pharmaceutical companies and channels, so connecting them won't be a problem. The key is..."

He looked at Fang Zhou with a serious expression: "I've looked up information about withered grass. Its quality directly affects the efficacy of the medicine made from it. The stronger the toxicity, the higher the quality, and the better the effect against the Celestial Phenomenon Disease. So, if you can grow a high-grade one, its value will be completely different."

Fangzhou nodded, understanding Daigo's meaning. To earn more, the focus should not only be on quantity, but also on improving quality.

With the business settled, Daigo relaxed again and enthusiastically led Ark to see the resurrected Ice Dragon.

After walking through several clean corridors, they arrived at an observation room where the temperature was noticeably low.

In the very center, a huge transparent culture chamber stands quietly, filled with pale blue nutrient solution.

In the gently rippling liquid, a silvery-white figure is quietly suspended.

The Ice and Snow Dragon is already taking shape.

Its entire body is covered in fine scales, which shimmer with a clear, icy luster under the soft light.

The little guy's eyes were tightly closed, his long eyelashes looked like they were covered with frost, and his chest rose and fell slightly with the circulation of the nutrient solution, as if he was just having a long dream about the ancient snowfield.

"It's amazing, isn't it?" Daigo stood beside the Ark, his voice unconsciously softening.

"Just two weeks ago, it was just a cold fossil. In about ten more days, it will truly come to life."

Fangzhou gazed at the incubation chamber and nodded.

The process of life rising from its ancient slumber is awe-inspiring no matter how many times we witness it.

After spending some more time at Devon Company, chatting about recent events and Stone, Fangzhou got up to say goodbye.

"Oh, right, Fangzhou, don't forget what we just agreed on."

Fangzhou nodded, waved his hand to indicate that he understood, and then mounted the Salamence.

When we returned to the manor, it was the best time of afternoon sunshine.

The warm sunlight bathed every leaf and petal, and the blue-winged bird, like a wisp of cloud, fluttered its wings as it swept over the flowers.

The lily root doll is holding up the leaf on its head, carefully receiving the fresh nectar made by the three bees.

Several mushrooms surrounded it, hopping and jumping around in circles.

"Lily root dolls, mushrooms," Ark beckoned to them, "come here for a moment, I have something to discuss with you."

The little ones who were playing immediately stopped what they were doing, ran to the ark's feet, tilted their heads back and blinked their eyes.

Fangzhou crouched down and, trying to use simple language, explained the epidemic in Wudu Town, the shortage of withered grass, and Daigo's request.

"Peiyi~" the lily root doll cried out, its expression instantly turning serious.

It turns out that so many people are suffering and need withered grass to help them.

"peyipeiyipei!" (I recognize this plant! I have some treasured seeds here. But you said the higher the quality, the better, which gives me an idea!)