The First Emperor's...Bedroom?

Mysterious girl: Let me go, I'm not a thief!

"Handsome Researcher: Really? I don't believe it. Go tell Officer Jenny!"

"Mysterious girl: Please, spare me this time! I swear I'll never lie again!"

"..."

It is unknown what kind of "secret agreement" the two reached afterward, but the mysterious girl suddenly broke free from her restraints.

She glared at Xiao Chi, who was watching nearby, and then, like a startled rabbit, quickly disappeared at the end of the research institute's corridor.

The handsome researcher then turned around as if he had just noticed Little Red.

"Handsome Researcher: Hey, Akane, long time no see. The weather's nice, so I'll be off now."

The story ends.

Inside the research institute, three pairs of eyes were all focused on Xiao Lan.

At this moment, Xiao Lan's face was flushed red all the way from her neck to her ears, and her cheeks were so hot they could fry an egg on them.

She covered her face with her hands, wishing she could disappear into a crack in the ground!

How could he even include something like this in a game?!

Her dark past was publicly exposed and broadcast live; she felt like killing someone!

"etc."

Crimson suddenly discovered the blind spot and looked surprised.

"If I had chosen a female character at the start... then was the one who was grabbed like a chick by Brother Bai Zhou just now... me?"

"snort."

Qinglu snorted coldly and exposed her shortcomings without hesitation.

"Your Venusaur was originally stolen from the old man, but it wasn't Bai Zhou who caught you red-handed, it was the old man himself."

"hey-hey……"

Chi Hong scratched his head, revealing a sheepish grin that betrayed his painful past, and quickly changed the subject.

"Let's go! To Viridian City!"

The moment Little Red stepped out of Pallet Town, the entire game screen froze.

An error message popped up, and the screen went black instantly.

The four people: "..."

Looking at each other in bewilderment.jpg

It's clear that we've encountered a very serious and hardcore bug.

……

The moonlight, like water, streamed through the window and fell onto the beds in the research institute dormitory.

Bai Zhou was awakened by the constant ringing of his phone. He yawned widely and sat up sleepily.

On his phone screen, the WeChat group chat was flooded with bug test reports from Chi Hong and his team; the dense red dots were giving him a headache.

Xiao A also had a pop-up window.

It was positive feedback from Red and the others while they were playing the game, but the BP points they contributed were too few, so he didn't pay much attention to it.

"Tsk... a bunch of bugs... we'll deal with that later, we still have important business to attend to."

He casually silenced his phone and tossed it back onto his pillow.

The research tasks assigned by Professor Oak haven't been completed yet.

dong dong dong-

A gentle knock came from the door, clearer than ever in the quiet night.

Bai Zhou rubbed his temples, got up, and opened the door.

The scene outside the door startled him slightly.

Under the cool moonlight, a tall woman stood quietly.

The high heels lightly touched the ground, making a crisp echo.

Her dazzling golden hair cascaded down her shoulders like a waterfall, and her well-tailored black trench coat perfectly accentuated her slender waist and breathtakingly voluptuous curves.

She was about twenty years old and had an exceptionally beautiful face.

But what's most unsettling are those eyes that seem to hold starlight; when they sweep over you, they carry a faint, yet penetrating, sense of oppression.

Hmm, just like me when I'm old...

Wait a minute! Bamboo orchid!

Bai Zhou instantly regained his senses and revealed a professional smile.

"Good evening……"

Good evening, Mr. Shiraishu.

Zhu Lan's voice was clear and melodious. Her gaze lingered on Bai Zhou for a moment, and her delicate eyebrows furrowed almost imperceptibly.

strangeness……

There seemed to be an aura about this researcher that was strangely familiar and stirred her heart...

Her champion's composure allowed her to quickly regain her composure and neatly present her credentials.

"I am Cynthia, the current Sinnoh Champion, who was seconded to Teian City at the request of the Kanto League to be in charge of Professor Oak's safety."

She got straight to the point.

"Dr. Oak has preliminarily identified the source of the ghost energy tide in Di'an City. He needs you to bring specialized equipment to the site to record the core energy data."

She paused, her gaze falling on Bai Zhou.

"My mission is to ensure your safety on this trip. It's a pleasure to meet you."

"Always be prepared."

Bai Zhou stood up straight, looking serious.

"Please wait a moment, I'll go prepare the equipment."

He turned and went back into the house.

Just as I was searching for that thing that looked like a metal detector, Xiao A suddenly popped up.

"Little Assistant is reminding you: It seems a new trainer is facing difficulties! Please help her overcome these challenges. As a qualified savior, expanding your network is always the first step."

Rewards: 100 BP points, 1 random Citrus Ball

Rookie trainer?

Bai Zhou subconsciously glanced at Cynthia, the Sinnoh champion with an imposing aura and a fearsome reputation for her Garchomp, standing at the door.

Who?

Miss Zhulan?

Little A, you really have a keen eye! So how did you figure out she was a rookie trainer?

Bai Zhou inwardly cursed, but outwardly remained calm. Finally, he pulled the dusty energy recorder from the pile of junk and casually asked:

"Where are we going later?"

"The Mausoleum of the First Emperor"

Zhu Lan's lips curved slightly, and that faint smile instantly diluted her imposing aura, revealing a pure and ardent desire for exploration in her eyes.

"I'm very interested in a place full of ancient legends and mysteries."

With everything ready, the two set off into the night.

The Mausoleum of the First Emperor.

AAAAA-level scenic area.

Bai Zhou only learned upon arrival that the place had been closed to the public a month prior due to the influence of the ghost-type energy tide in Di'an City.

When the exploration instrument is activated, lines jump on the cold screen.

Based on the scan data, Bai Zhou quickly determined the route with the strongest energy reaction.

The two, holding special passes, entered through a side door of the exhibition hall and proceeded deep into the First Emperor's Mausoleum.

The Terracotta Army is arrayed in a solemn and imposing manner.

But unlike the scene in Shirafuji's memory, these ancient processions were interspersed with lifelike Pokémon figurines of various shapes.

For example, there's the majestic Great Wolfhound, the Rapidash neighing with its head held high, and even the Gastly huddled in a corner...

After searching all the way to the main tomb area of ​​the First Emperor's Mausoleum, the red dot flashing on the instrument screen finally stabilized.

"The source of the energy diffusion is nearby..."

Before Bai Zhou could finish speaking, a very subtle yet incredibly clear vibration suddenly came from the solid ground beneath his feet.

His body reacted faster than his mind, and he stepped aside to block Zhu Lan.

His eyes scanned his surroundings warily.

next moment.

The patterns on the stone slabs on the ground suddenly lit up, and the path they had come from was shrouded in thick fog.

A sudden change occurred.

The terracotta army formation that suddenly appeared in front of us split apart to both sides like dominoes.

Behind the queue, the churning fog slowly dissipated.

A magnificent and imposing palace appeared out of thin air without any warning.

Above its main entrance hangs a huge, dark black plaque.

On it are three powerful and majestic characters engraved in ancient Qin seal script: Epang Palace.

Epang Palace?

The First Emperor's... bedroom?