As Zhang Heng's memories successfully merged with those of the original host, he acquired all the original host's Pokémon medical knowledge and exquisite treatment techniques, especially since the original host came from a prominent family in the Pokémon medical field.
At this moment, Zhang Heng was like an experienced doctor, his small scalpel dancing nimbly in his hand, carefully scraping away the shattered necrotic flesh from Swampert's body. Every movement appeared so skilled and effortless.
Next, he meticulously cleaned and disinfected the wound, then evenly sprinkled medicinal powder deep into the injury. Finally, with his delicate hands, he carefully stitched the wound and completed the detailed bandaging.
Luo Hong and Ou Yishu observed Zhang Heng's actions quietly from the side, neither daring to interrupt him.
Luo Hong's eyes revealed a sense of relief, clearly confident in Zhang Heng's healing methods; while Ou Yishu held a feeling of admiration for Zhang Heng, especially when she saw Zhang Heng focused on the treatment, a different kind of emotion welled up in her heart.
Zhang Heng exhaled deeply, as if wanting to release all the worry and tension from his body. He gazed at the injured Swampert before him and spoke with a heavy tone, "Swampert's condition is stable for now, but its eye will likely be difficult to save..."
Luo Hong slowly opened his mouth and said, "What you've done is already your best effort. If it weren't for your treatment at this moment, I'm afraid it wouldn't have survived today."
Zhang Heng looked at the heavily injured Pokémon before him, a look of unbearable sadness on his face, and said to Uncle Luo beside him, "Uncle Luo, let's still send it to the Research Institute. I hope it's not too late."
Luo Hong nodded in agreement and then added, "Don't worry, I've already notified the Research Institute's medical team in advance. They should be on their way now."
Time passed minute by minute, and finally, a group of staff members wearing dark blue Pokémon Research Institute badges on their chests arrived at the scene.
The woman leading the group was riding a very pink Pokémon with long pink-purple and light-blue manes on its head, tail, and limbs, a white body, and light-blue eyes—a Galar Rapidash. From its design, the Galar Rapidash's posture more closely resembled a unicorn.
The woman riding the Rapidash was Chen Xue, Dr. Chen, the director of the Pokémon Research Institute's capable assistant and beloved daughter.
Chen Xue, clad in a pristine white research coat, exuded a pure, ethereal, and extraordinary aura; her cool, unadorned face was as vibrant as a lotus emerging from water.
Chen Xue strode forward and spoke coolly, "You must be Zhang Heng of Zhang's Pharmaceutical Group. I am Chen Xue. I heard you encountered some tricky problems and specifically came to assist you all."
Although her words were polite, her slightly stiff tone and tense expression showed that this researcher seemed to pour all her energy into her research topics and was not particularly skilled at social interactions.
Facing Chen Xue's greeting, Zhang Heng politely replied, "The current predicament has been resolved appropriately. Additionally, I accidentally discovered and successfully rescued this heavily injured Swampert. After initial treatment, its injuries have stabilized, and I hope to send it to your Research Institute for further treatment and observation."
Chen Xue looked closely and instantly recognized that the Swampert before her was the leader of the Swamp Monster Clan, which the Research Institute had been closely monitoring for a long time. A flicker of surprise and excitement crossed her eyes; she clearly hadn't expected to see it here.
Chen Xue's expression was solemn, and her words were earnest: "Thank you for treating Swampert. Its clan is a key research project for our Research Institute."
Zhang Heng responded easily, "It was nothing."
Other than formal exchanges, there was not much verbal communication between the two. Immediately after, a group of Research Institute Trainers released their Pokémon and carefully moved the injured Swampert onto an accompanying pickup truck.
Under Chen Xue's guidance, the journey was very smooth, with no unexpected incidents. Everyone proceeded steadily along the predetermined route, finally arriving at their destination—the Pokémon Research Institute—without any hindrance.
The Pokémon Research Institute holds special significance in China, with one in every provincial capital. It is not just a research institution but also a place full of mystery. It gathers numerous top scientists and Trainers who are dedicated to exploring the mysteries of the Pokémon world and continuously advancing this field through research and experiments.
The Research Institute is located in a vast and boundless Wilderness Area, like a mysterious island isolated from the world. It not only boasts four magnificent Research Institute buildings as entrance landmarks, but what is even more astonishing is that the rest of the vast area has been preserved to the maximum extent as pristine forest.
This unique design is not merely out of respect and protection for the natural environment; it actually has deeper significance. On one hand, such a pristine forest environment provides unique conditions for scientific research; on the other hand, it also plays a crucial protective role.
The Research Institute's mission is not only to explore, research, and observe but also to bear the heavy responsibility of guarding this Wilderness Area. They must ensure that ordinary people do not mistakenly enter this forbidden area, and at the same time, they must resolutely combat any potential poaching activities.
Because of this, the Research Institute is equipped with extremely powerful Elite Four Trainers to be responsible for on-duty guard work. There are also Ranger organizations composed of Trainers, each with unique skills and rich experience, whose existence undoubtedly brings unparalleled security to the entire Research Institute.
Chen Xue stroked Rapidash's pink mane and fed it a berry. She took out a Poké Ball, and a red light flashed, recalling the Galar Rapidash into the ball. Turning to Zhang Heng and his group, who had just gotten out of the car, she said, "Come with me to Building One. My father is waiting for you."
Zhang Heng nodded in acknowledgment.
Luo Hong: "Xiao Heng, you go. I won't go. I'll wait for you in the car."
Ou Yishu: "Uncle Luo, aren't you coming with us?"
"You young people can go. The medicines in the trunk have already been moved by the Ranger comrades."
"Swampert has also been taken for examination of its injuries. If there are no major problems, it will be directly sent into the Wilderness Area."
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In an office at the Research Institute, a refined-looking but visibly tired middle-aged man was frowning deeply, staring intently at the surveillance of Swampert's habitat, murmuring to himself, "From the looks of it, this clan seems to be on the verge of falling apart..."
Drip, drip, drip.
The sound of a password door unlocking suddenly rang out, and with a click, the door opened.
The person who entered was Chen Xue. She softly said, "Dad, I've brought the guests."
