Seeing the score, Fang Yuan's heart thumped wildly, purely out of nervousness followed by great joy.
I'm still excellent.
Passing is 240, and I have 281!
For someone who had studied for less than half a year, this score was very respectable.
It seems that intern researcher Fang Yuan has made it!
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"Congratulations, starting from today, you are a researcher too."
When Fang Yuan shared the results of the exam with school sister Xie Qingyi, her reply came slowly, probably because she was busy with important matters.
"I'm only an intern researcher… I still have a long way to go," Fang Yuan replied modestly.
It's one thing to show off in front of others, but to flaunt in front of a daughter of the planes is just asking for embarrassment...
"By the way, school sister, I've already drafted the initial version of the Solar Spirit's evolution paper."
"Great! I'll be returning to Mo Da soon."
Reading the reply, Fang Yuan felt overjoyed.
With a Four Heavenly Kings member and a senior researcher looking out for him, becoming an official researcher should go very smoothly from here.
While other university students are still striving to improve their grades, participating in various important competitions and exams, hoping to apply for more Pokémon...
He, Researcher Fang Yuan, can already capture six Pokémon!
This status would give Fang Yuan a big lead over his peers.
"I'll need to perfect the other papers quickly as well," Fang Yuan said as he opened the document.
To go from intern researcher to official researcher, one needs to accumulate academic achievements.
Such as publishing papers in domestic Pokémon academic journals, writing books, and participating in research projects.
Fang Yuan had reviewed the criteria and currently possessed the honor of being the first author on the Dangerous Premonition paper.
According to the standards, just adding the research findings on the evolution of the Solar Spirit would almost certainly make him an official researcher.
However, Fang Yuan's ambition wasn't so limited.
An official researcher's status in the Pokémon academic world was ordinary, making it hard to apply for an independent research institute and the research funding was limited.
But it was different for a senior researcher. Theoretically, there was no limit to the number of Pokémon a senior researcher could own.
Take Professor Xu Qingmu from Nanjiang University, for instance, who has his own research institute. If he feels like researching Eevee today, no problem, he applies to the Pokémon research organizations under the Trainer Association and as soon as his application is approved, he instantly gets the research materials he needs.
If there's a project that needs to be done in a secret location tomorrow, that's no issue either; as long as the application is approved, the Trainer Association would organize a Professional Trainer Team for an escort, which is truly a big shot treatment.
Fang Yuan laughed heartily, so arrogantly that Eevee, the Trio Magnet Monsters, and Chimchar in the room got goosebumps.
The glow of the computer monitor lit Fang Yuan's face, heightening his smug expression.
Is becoming a senior researcher difficult?
For others, maybe, but for Fang Yuan, it was just a matter of time.
Fang Yuan's Word document was now neatly lined with a host of titles.
All of them potential research results that were easily within reach for him.
"The Reaction of Certain Magikarp Individuals to Three Kinds of Energy"
This one is more advanced, a paper on the Timid nature.
"The Conditions for Eevee's Sixth Form Evolution into the Solar Spirit"
"Speculating on the Effects of Moonlight on Eevee from an Opposite Perspective"
Once the evolution method for the Solar Spirit is announced, the appearance of the Moon Spirit should also be soon.
Fang Yuan planned to take the initiative and present his guess first. Before that, he needed to update his research paper's topic, which should now involve the seventh method.
In addition to that, there is "An Analysis of the Abilities of the Solar Spirit".
This paper could actually be split into three to drag it out.
One part could study the characteristic of the Magic Mirror, while another could discuss the Ruby of the Solar Spirit, which can convert Solar Energy into mental power.
Last would be the special ability of the fur of the Solar Spirit to predict weather changes and opponent's movements by sensing airflow.
This ability can be said to be a perfect inheritance of the special ability to predict danger, which has been excessively studied in another world and written in encyclopedias. Now, Fang Yuan can take this and publish it anew.
There's also "The Talent of the 'Fluffy Ear' Family".
Fang Yuan intended to study the impact of positive emotional energy on Pokémon's abilities from the opposite angle of the influence of rage energy on abilities.
This paper was a foundation, centered on the Payback Technique... Building on this foundation, Fang Yuan also planned to stretch his hands towards another major topic.
"The Relationship Between Trainers and Pokémon Discussed from the Perspective of Emotional Energy"
At first glance, the last paper seemed the most abstract and unrealistic.
However, such a theme stood on a high and sophisticated pedestal, emphasizing the importance of the bond between Trainers and Pokémon.
Such research with a positive significance that could firmly stand its ground actually helped Fang Yuan to advance further on the path of a researcher.
What is the main research interest of Dr. Omu, the leading authority in the Pokémon World's academic community?
It is the relationship between Pokémon and humans!
To become a major figure in the academic community of Pokémon World with such a research direction, there must be reasons behind it.
"It's a pity, if only some secret location had unearthed a 'Key Stone' or 'Mega Evolution Stone', this theme emphasizing the bond between Trainers and Pokémon would definitely explode instantly," Fang Yuan sighed.
These were most of the research topics Fang Yuan could currently access.
Just these alone could possibly propel Fang Yuan to a higher position, and if not, a few more papers would suffice.
For instance, he could study the Ugly Fish from the water ditch back home...
Adding a few more, he should certainly become an Official Researcher.
Once an Official Researcher, Fang Yuan's status would change dramatically.
By then, with sufficient funds and strength not far from that of a Professional Trainer, Fang Yuan would have the capital to collaborate with the Trainer Association. He could then use the method of producing Energy Blocks to fully consolidate his academic status and, at the same time, reap benefits far beyond that of Energy Blocks.
Energy Blocks, though not explicitly stated, were most closely linked with the Grand Festival in the Pokémon World. Could it be speculated, then, that the officials of the Grand Festival were the first to discover the method for making Energy Blocks, and that the Grand Festival, due to the benefits brought by Energy Blocks, became a mega-event that spans four regions?
Therefore, now that Fang Yuan had obtained the status of a researcher, he could finally begin his show.
The rich second generation and the Daoist Successor were indeed impressive.
But Fang Yuan wanted to be the richest first generation.
...
"Cannon Fist is actually a simpler control method for Fire Series Energy. By changing the flow of energy, it enhances the Explosive Power of Fire Punch... With the foundation of Inch Fist, Chimchar should find it not difficult to learn," Fang Yuan thought to himself in the Magic University Library.
This basic boxing technique, frankly speaking, wasn't that extraordinary. Its practical value could only be said to have pros and cons. Cannon Fist focused on a fierce strike - after one blow, the Fire Series Energy would burst out like a bomb and immediately dissipate. To throw another Fire Punch, it had to be gathered again.
If it could defeat the enemy with one hit, well and good. But if the enemy could still react or withstand it, the Pokémon using this technique would have a gap in its attack, unable to counter the opponent's retaliation.
In such cases, it would be better to have excellent control over the energy, constantly condensing the fire on the fist, hammering out a dozen blows in one breath, unleashing a barrage attack, and relentlessly suppressing the opposition.
"Nevertheless, it's still worth referencing." Having said that, Fang Yuan put the book away and also picked up another book on Burst Fist.