Chapter 32: Learning Psychic
At dawn, after Zhen Xing got on Torterra, and with Golbat leading the way, the group decisively set off.
At this moment, Torterra rumbled like a bulldozer, advancing in the direction indicated by Golbat.
Chen Xi, without any politeness, directly asked Zhen Xing as soon as they started their journey, “How does one become a Psychic?”
Since Chen Xi couldn't awaken his family's Green Leaf Power, he naturally chose other extraordinary abilities.
In this world, the three most common extraordinary abilities are Fighter, Spirit Master, and Psychic.
The representative of Fighters is Shiba, a terrifying humanoid fighting Small Elves who can train to kick an Onix to death.
The representative of Spirit Masters is Kikuko, who can communicate with Ghost type Small Elves and, like Ghost type Small Elves, possesses the terrifying attribute of growing stronger the longer she lives.
Ten years ago, Kikuko was the face of the Kanto Alliance, and it's believed that even in another ten years, Kikuko will still be the face of the Kanto Alliance.
As for the representative of Psychics, it's Na Zi, a terrifying existence capable of turning humans into dolls, the pinnacle of Psychic skill application. Currently, Chen Xi feels she should be about the same age as him, an eleven or twelve-year-old child.
Of course, there are other abilities like Tokiwa Power and Aura Power, but relatively speaking, these abilities are somewhat localized. These three are the most common ones.
Chen Xi felt that becoming a Fighter would be too tiring, especially fearing that he might go bald during the process of getting stronger.
Becoming a Spirit Master would likely turn him into a 'Hollow Prince,' looking like he had kidney deficiency, which would be too embarrassing to face people.
A Psychic, however, combines good looks with strength, and most importantly, possesses Teleport, the ultimate escape skill.
If he ever encountered trouble, having Psychic abilities would allow him to run as far as possible.
This is also one of the reasons why Psychics are rarely provoked, because they are simply too elusive.
Basically, unless Psychics do something that incurs universal wrath, they are considered by various forces as people not to be offended.
The third reason for becoming a Psychic is that it provides a bonus for capturing Psychic Small Elves.
Psychic Small Elves are generally highly intelligent Small Elves. To truly capture them is not as simple as just defeating them; they also need to be acknowledged.
Generally, there are two types of people who can gain the recognition of Psychic Small Elves: one is those with a pure heart, who can move Psychics. Rational people are the hardest to move emotionally, but once moved, they are the most devoted, and Small Elves are the same.
The second type is Psychics themselves; Psychic Small Elves are also willing to follow powerful individuals who also possess Psychic abilities.
Chen Xi naturally couldn't hope for the first type; let alone a pure heart, he might not even be able to touch his conscience.
So, after obtaining the "Liuli Record" and seeing a few Small Elves listed in it, Chen Xi decided that he still needed to find a way to master some Psychic abilities. Whether they were strong or not didn't matter, as long as he could prove he was a Psychic.
“Why are you in such a hurry? Don’t you want me to get there first before we talk?” Zhen Xing raised an eyebrow upon hearing Chen Xi’s words and said.
“Wait for what? Once we get there, you’ll probably be dead. Who am I going to find to learn Psychic from then?” Chen Xi said.
Zhen Xing's forehead dripped with sweat, and he rolled his eyes at Chen Xi, saying, “The way you put it, I might not lose!”
“Really?!” Chen Xi said, “Don't change the subject. How should I go about awakening my Psychic abilities?”
“To be honest, I can’t!” Zhen Xing looked at Chen Xi and said, “I’m not lying to you, I really can’t make you a Psychic.
Psychics are divided into two types: one is those who awaken powerful Psychic abilities innately, like me, Barely counted.
The other type possesses Psychic potential and can be guided to become Psychics through acquired training or consuming various treasures.
At least ninety percent of Psychics in this world are the latter.
I saw that you hadn't awakened by the age of ten, so if you have Psychic potential, you're likely the latter. If you don't have potential, there's nothing I can do.
And the so-called 'guided awakening' of Psychics is something some Psychics developed to help their descendants awaken Psychic abilities, using their own Psychic energy to pull and assist Trainers with Psychic aptitude to awaken as Psychics.
However, Trainers who can do this are generally capable of using the Psychic mental skill and possess very strong control.
Otherwise, it's highly likely that the target's head will explode like a watermelon!
Anyway, if you want to try it, I don't mind. After all, I'm not the one taking the risk.”
Chen Xi listened to Zhen Xing, looked at him with great disdain, and said, “Since you can’t do it, then get down!”
“No, no, no!” Hearing Chen Xi’s words, Zhen Xing quickly took out a crystal-colored coin. The coin, under Zhen Xing’s control, floated in front of Chen Xi, then slowly descended, fully demonstrating the effect of Confusion.
Zhen Xing said to Chen Xi, “I really can’t directly awaken Psychic abilities in a target by a powerful Psychic.
However, if you truly want to become a Psychic, you should at least test whether you have the corresponding Psychic aptitude.
Now, concentrate your mental power and see if you can make this specially made Confusion coin move.
This Confusion coin is very sensitive to mental power and is a good tool for early Confusion training.
If you have Psychic aptitude, then this Confusion coin is yours, and you can train slowly!”
At this point, Zhen Xing gave Chen Xi some tips he had discovered for using mental power.
These mainly involved methods for concentrating mental power, self-hypnosis, or clearing distracting thoughts.
To be honest, these things were truly suitable for Chen Xi, who had obtained the "Liuli Record," because the "Liuli Record" was slightly too advanced for Chen Xi, and many things were understood as 'what it is' but not 'why it is'.
Under Zhen Xing's instruction, Chen Xi successfully made the coin float slightly for less than five seconds before it fell.
After that, Chen Xi felt a wave of fatigue and nausea, feeling his whole body heavy and drowsy.
Fortunately, the Soul Dew he always wore emitted a warm energy that cleared Chen Xi's mind, making him feel much better.
“You really do possess the corresponding Psychic qualities!” Zhen Xing looked at Chen Xi with some surprise upon seeing this scene.
Although Zhen Xing was surprised that Chen Xi also had the potential to learn Psychic, he was even more surprised that Chen Xi's Psychic aptitude barely met the passing mark.
Psychics with such aptitude have almost no great future, at least in Zhen Xing's opinion, it's quite poor and truly has no prospects.
With Chen Xi's current Psychic qualities, it would probably take at least twenty years of training for him to master the most basic telepathy in the Psychic system, communicating with living beings through Confusion.
As for other things like Teleport, Confusion force fields, memory reading, illusion creation, those are even more out of the question.
Therefore, at this moment, Zhen Xing felt no jealousy or envy upon seeing Chen Xi's Psychic aptitude.
Instead, he felt, 'You, this rich and powerful guy whose Pokémon are also incredibly strong, are so arrogant, but now it seems there are still areas where you're not as good as me!'
Suddenly, his mood improved greatly!
At this moment, Zhen Xing turned around and saw Ci Lang putting his hand on a silver spoon, seemingly trying to bend it with his gaze, staring so hard that even his eyes were bloodshot.
Seeing this, Zhen Xing sighed helplessly and said, “You should just bend this with your hands. Psychic isn’t for you!”
Chen Xi silently glanced at Ci Lang, who still hadn't given up, and said, “You’re not suited for the Psychic path. If you’re willing, you can try the ‘money power’ path. That’s the path you should take.”
“Money power?” Ci Lang looked at Chen Xi with a blank expression, truly not understanding what that meant.
But Zhen Xing clearly understood. At this moment, he looked at the two rich young masters with a mixture of envy and a hint of disdain.
After about three or four hours, Chen Xi and the others saw Golbat hesitate and hover, wavering.
Because in the very front, a startling pillar of fire appeared, incredibly powerful, clearly announcing that a battle was happening not far away.
“It looks like the battle is ahead, so we'll stop here,” Chen Xi said to Zhen Xing.
“Chen Xi!” Ci Lang, seeing that Chen Xi had no intention of continuing to push forward with Zhen Xing, couldn't help but say, worriedly.
Chen Xi shook his head and said, “Our mission is just to be the drivers. What comes next is an internal power struggle within the Hunter Organization.
Given our identities, if we don't act, the Hunters will be wary of our background.
But if we actually get involved, these Hunters, who have experienced life-and-death struggles, will be dangerous to us once they make up their minds!
Do you think two rich young masters like us, who are not good at outdoor combat, can last long against Spirit Hunters?!”
Chen Xi said here, very solemnly, “So, it’s not appropriate for us to go any further.”
“This…” Ci Lang fell silent upon hearing this.
Because Ci Lang was already very clear from the battle with Evil Blade just now that his Carnivine couldn't even get involved.
If even Chen Xi himself felt helpless against this opponent, then his unwillingness was meaningless.
Ci Lang was not Ash after all; he was a rational young noble who understood how to weigh gains and losses.
“I understand!” Zhen Xing, as a low-level Hunter, didn't show any signs of resentment.
After all, from beginning to end, Chen Xi and Ci Lang were not from his world; they just happened to help him by chance.
But that was all.
The relationship between them was at most familiar, but to call them friends would be overestimating their bond.
Zhen Xing jumped down from Torterra and, with a hint of silence, said, “This is as far as we go! Thank you for the journey.”
“Take this!” Chen Xi said, throwing the map in his hand to Zhen Xing.
Chen Xi said, “Take this map; it should be much better than yours.
Also, we’ll make an 'X' mark under a tree near the water-type energy mud pool and bury medicine and food there.
If you manage to reach there alive, I believe you’ll find it useful!”
“Oh…” Hearing Chen Xi’s words, Zhen Xing looked at Chen Xi with great Confusion, somewhat not understanding Chen Xi’s actions.
Chen Xi said, “I don’t want to court death. Spirit Hunters of the Letter Hunter level are already beyond my ability to handle.
Although with my family background, they might not dare to act.
But I don’t like putting the initiative in someone else’s hands, letting them decide my life or death.
So, I’m not going to die with you!”
However, at this point, Chen Xi's tone shifted, and he said, “But you owe me a favor.
These days, those who owe money are the bosses. I suppose you wouldn't mind if I added a bit more to that favor!”
“Alright, as long as I get out of here alive, I’ll remember your favor!” Zhen Xing replied.
Next, Zhen Xing turned around and, led by Golbat, ran towards the direction of the battle.
Watching Zhen Xing's figure gradually disappear, Ci Lang, feeling a bit uneasy, said, “Are we really leaving?!”
“What else?” Chen Xi looked at Ci Lang’s hesitation and directly said, “This matter is already beyond our capabilities.
And if we continue to stay by his side, those Spirit Hunters, even if they have some reservations about us,
They will probably be ruthless towards Zhen Xing. A Psychic with connections, don't you think Zhen Xing is a bit terrifyingly strong?!
So, we'll do what we can, and wait for his ultimate outcome. That's all there is to it!
Ultimately, we are still too weak!”
“Okay…” Ci Lang heard Chen Xi’s words and couldn't help but clench his fists.
For the first time, Ci Lang had the thought of wanting to become stronger, otherwise, for many things, he wouldn't even have the right to be a bystander.
“It’s alright! Let’s go to the water energy mud pool first!” Chen Xi said, “Let’s first do what we promised him!”
“Okay!” At this moment, Ci Lang nodded upon hearing Chen Xi’s words, and answered even more forcefully.
Chen Xi then drove Torterra, rumbling towards the water-type energy mud pool.
Chen Xi took out the Soul Dew and meditated. The exhaustion from training Confusion just now rapidly recovered under the effect of the Soul Dew.
Near this water-type mud pit, he found a conspicuous tree, dug a hole, put some canned food and medical supplies inside, and marked it.
Of course, most importantly, Chen Xi also put the Confusion coin that Zhen Xing had given him into the hole.
For Chen Xi, what he lacked was a guide for Psychics, not training equipment like Confusion coins. So, if Chen Xi wanted to buy Confusion coins, it wouldn't be a difficult task for him.
Compared to that, Chen Xi was somewhat surprised that he actually possessed the potential to become a Psychic.
After all, if it weren't for the "Liuli Record" meditation method, Chen Xi would never have thought he wouldn't become a Psychic, because he had never hoped for it.
But now that he could become a Psychic, Chen Xi also felt very fortunate.
As for why he put the Confusion coin given by Zhen Xing at this mark, it was because this was the best sign.