# Chapter 265: Grade Skipping
"Cough cough cough~~" Under Bai Feng's serious gaze, Dr. Ferenado coughed twice. "Registering new species of Pokémon information, right? Let's begin!"
He turned and took out a container. He then said to Bai Feng, "According to regulations, when registering new species of Pokémon information, a hair sample needs to be collected to gather its genetic information. However, this Pokémon of yours doesn't seem to have hair, so we will need to collect a drop of blood as a sample."
Bai Feng nodded in agreement.
Then, under Dr. Ferenado's arrangement, he pricked Mewtwo's finger and collected a drop of blood, placing it in the container. This is one of the basic procedures for Pokémon information registration.
However, Bai Feng requested that Dr. Ferenado use the blood to register the information on the spot and destroy the blood immediately after registration, not leaving it with the Research Institute.
Leaving the blood of a Tier 1 Deity could easily be exploited.
Although Dr. Ferenado was reluctant, seeing the purple light flickering in Bai Feng's eyes, he could only watch with a bleeding heart as Bai Feng destroyed the blood.
Next, he began asking Bai Feng about Mewtwo's basic information, and the two engaged in a question-and-answer session.
Dr. Ferenado: "Its name is?"
Bai Feng: "Mewtwo."
Dr. Ferenado: "And its Type?"
Bai Feng: "Psychic Type."
Dr. Ferenado: "Do you know its Ability?"
Bai Feng: "Pressure!"
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Soon, Mewtwo's basic information was registered. Seeing that Bai Feng was so knowledgeable about this new species of Pokémon, Dr. Ferenado tentatively asked:
"Young man, can you guarantee that all this information is accurate? How about you lend this Pokémon named Mewtwo to our Research Institute for a few days of research?"
Bai Feng sternly refused, "I can guarantee that all the information I've provided is accurate. Professor Oak and Professor Sycamore are my friends; I wouldn't make a mistake in this regard!"
To prove the credibility of his words, Bai Feng had to vaguely bring up Professor Oak and Professor Sycamore to lend weight to his statement.
Of course, Dr. Ferenado couldn't just believe Bai Feng's one-sided words, but since Bai Feng was unwilling to hand over the Pokémon for research, they had no way to forcibly take it.
It was clear at a glance that this young man and the Gardevoir beside him were not to be trifled with.
Dr. Ferenado even wanted to use moral blackmail on Bai Feng, saying that if Bai Feng didn't hand Mewtwo over to the Research Institute for research, it would be delaying the Pokémon League's progress and the development of science.
But Bai Feng didn't pay him any mind, stating directly that if that were the case, why wouldn't he hand Mewtwo over to Professor Oak or Professor Sycamore for research? Weren't they much more authoritative than him?
Dr. Ferenado was left speechless.
So he tried to stall Mewtwo's information registration process to coerce Bai Feng, but Bai Feng wasn't someone to be easily pushed around either. He now had someone powerful backing him; wouldn't it be a waste not to use such a good identity?
Being low-key? That doesn't exist! Who wouldn't want to be someone with connections?
Although Red had retired, he was still a former League Champion and a Pokémon Trainer with the title of "Strongest." His status in the Pokémon League was absolutely transcendent.
Even though he was from the Kanto League, it would be easy for him to make trouble for the Director of a small Research Institute.
Dr. Ferenado didn't expect Bai Feng's background to be so strong. He was a little skeptical, so he decided to retrieve Bai Feng's record to check.
If Bai Feng were just an ordinary Pokémon League resident, Dr. Ferenado would have the authority to retrieve his basic record.
However, when he tried to retrieve Bai Feng's household registration information, he found that it actually had a special encryption level, and it was Top Secret. His face instantly changed color on the spot.
The Pokémon League's citizen archive has a total of five levels: Public, Restricted, Secret, Confidential, and Top Secret.
The encryption level for ordinary Pokémon League citizen archive information is generally Restricted. Archives of this level are not accessible to ordinary people, but special Pokémon League members like Dr. Ferenado and staff members of the Registry Office have the authority to retrieve them.
Once the encryption level reaches Secret, it means its disclosure could endanger the Pokémon League's interests. People at Dr. Ferenado's level are not authorized to view it, let alone the higher encryption level of Top Secret.
As for Public level citizen archive information, it naturally exists, but it basically pertains to people like wanted criminals on the run.
Upon seeing the encryption level of Bai Feng's record, Dr. Ferenado decisively gave up on making things difficult for Bai Feng and respectfully completed the process for him, without causing any further trouble.
Bai Feng himself didn't know the encryption level of his record. He thought it was simply Red's identity that had a deterrent effect, and he couldn't help but sigh inwardly: Power really is a good thing!
With Dr. Ferenado's respectful attitude, Bai Feng and Bai Ye left the Biyi City Pokémon Research Institute with Mewtwo.
Next, they could go back to the Registry Office to handle the identity registration again.
On the way, Bai Feng smiled and said to Mewtwo, "See? I told you there wouldn't be any problem!"
With the information successfully registered, Mewtwo's mood visibly improved, and a faint, almost imperceptible smile appeared on its face. But it still reminded Bai Feng:
"You know very well that the trouble and danger I spoke of weren't about this."
Bai Feng knew that, of course, but he felt he could handle it, so he waved his hand and said, "Relax, I have a sense of proportion!"
Returning to the Registry Office, this time Bai Feng smoothly helped Mewtwo register its identity information. From now on, Bai Feng's record would always include the attached identity information of two Pokémon: a Gardevoir named Bai Ye and a Mewtwo.
Coming out of the Registry Office, Bai Feng happily said to Bai Ye and Mewtwo, "Today is special, let's have a good time in the West District before heading back!"
"Gardevoir~ Gardevoir~" Okay, okay!
Bai Ye wholeheartedly agreed, her eyes squinting happily.
Mewtwo naturally had no objection and nodded gently.
At Bai Feng's request, Mewtwo didn't turn invisible this time but openly followed beside Bai Feng.
Naturally, people on the street cast curious glances at this never-before-seen Pokémon, and some even held up their Pokédex towards Mewtwo.
Mewtwo's information had been entered into the database, so a real-time updated Pokédex could display Mewtwo's basic information.
Fortunately, no one presumptuously came forward to ask questions.
Being watched by so many strangers, Mewtwo was initially very unaccustomed to it, but as time passed, as Bai Feng and Bai Ye took it wandering and exploring everywhere, it gradually forgot that uncomfortable feeling.
Walking openly in the sunlight, without having to care about the gaze of others or hide its identity, this experience was truly novel for Mewtwo.
Today, Bai Feng didn't release any other Pokémon, only bringing Bai Ye and Mewtwo with him. The one person and two Pokémon explored almost the entire West District.
They didn't go to any high-end restaurants or lively amusement parks; they simply walked and stopped along the streets, either buying something to eat or drink, lingering for a while in front of small shops, or sitting on a bench in the park...
Time flew by like this, and they didn't return to Fangxing Mountain until night fell.
When Primarina learned that Bai Feng had spent the entire day playing alone with Bai Ye and Mewtwo, the look of resentment in its eyes that night was impossible to hide.
With the identity information secured, the next day Bai Feng took Mewtwo to register for the piloting qualification test for aircraft.
Mewtwo already possessed driving skill. Under Solosis's guidance, it had not only mastered driving skill proficiently but had even surpassed its teacher.
However, the piloting qualification test for aircraft not only included practical operation but also theoretical knowledge.
Of course, these didn't pose a challenge for Mewtwo either. As an exceptionally powerful Psychic-type Pokémon, it had near-perfect memory, so it had already memorized all the theoretical knowledge. The theoretical exam was almost like an open-book test for it.
In the end, Mewtwo obtained its aircraft pilot qualification in just one day. Compared to Machamp, who had to study diligently at the Flight School every day when learning to drive, Mewtwo's performance was much more relaxed.
After obtaining the aircraft pilot qualification, Bai Feng could see Mewtwo flying around Fangxing Mountain in an aircraft almost every day.
He really didn't understand the fun in playing like this. Mewtwo could fly anyway, so what was the point of flying around in an aircraft?
However, Bai Feng was still very relieved that Mewtwo could find something it genuinely enjoyed doing. Only by becoming more cheerful would it be less likely to go to extremes.
This was also the reason why Bai Feng was willing to expose Mewtwo's existence, even though he knew it would bring him trouble.
Some trouble was something he could bear.
But no matter what Bai Feng thought, Mewtwo had a great time playing every day, at the cost of Bai Feng having to go to the West District to recharge the aircraft every few days. Later, he simply let Mewtwo go recharge it itself.
Time passed quickly like this, and Bai Feng unknowingly turned another year older. At the same time, the new semester at school began.
Logically, 15-year-old Bai Feng should have advanced to a new year level—Intermediate School Year 4. Under normal development, he would have two more years until graduating from Intermediate School.
Bai Feng started school a year later than other children, so he had always been one of the oldest children in his class (some students had repeated a year level).
But on the first day of school, he decided to find his Homeroom Teacher, Teacher Hanada, and inform her of his grade skipping plan.
Ever since awakening his psychic, with daily meditation training, Bai Feng's psychic power had grown stronger and stronger, and his memory had also improved significantly. It was no exaggeration to say he had near-perfect memory. Therefore, his learning efficiency had become higher and higher.
Through self-study, Bai Feng had almost finished all the curriculum for the middle school period, so he didn't want to waste any more time at school. Instead, he wanted to spend more time on fruit tree cultivation and Pokémon training.
On the way to Teacher Hanada's Office, Bai Feng happened to meet Teacher Kurita.
Seeing Bai Feng, Teacher Kurita's eyes lit up, and she quickly waved to greet Bai Feng, "Bai Feng!"
"Teacher Kurita!" Bai Feng politely greeted the Teacher.
Teacher Kurita leaned towards Bai Feng, asking with a face full of expectation, "Bai Feng, have you changed your thought today? Do you want to transfer to our Battle Department?"
Ever since Bai Feng and the others returned from Professor Oak's Summer Camp, Teacher Kurita had been trying to persuade Bai Feng to switch departments, and had even convinced Bai Feng's Homeroom Teacher, Teacher Hanada, and the Principal.
After all, in the eyes of most people, the Battle Department was indeed more likely to lead to future prospects than the Training Department, especially since Bai Feng possessed extremely high battle talent.
Unfortunately, Bai Feng's aspirations were not in this area, so he refused Teacher Kurita every time, and the Homeroom Teacher and Principal also failed to persuade him. This made Teacher Kurita frustrated and heartbroken.
There was nothing more stifling than the feeling of watching a promising talent slip away right before your eyes, powerless to do anything!
However, she didn't give up on persuading Bai Feng. Every time she encountered Bai Feng by chance, she would come over and chat with him for a few minutes, trying to make Bai Feng change his thought.
Bai Feng walked and replied, "Teacher, no, I think the Training Department is very good."
"But I haven't heard of you having any outstanding performance in cultivation. Good grades in the Training Department's academic courses don't mean much!" Teacher Kurita continued to persuade, "But the Battle Department is different. As long as your battle grades are good, we can recommend you for a position in the Pokémon League at any time. At that point, your future prospects will be boundless. With your strength, you can definitely get a recommendation spot!"
Bai Feng: That's because you don't know how many high-level fruit trees I have at Home. Working hard in the Pokémon League for a few years, would that money be more than what I earn from one harvest of Berries?
Thinking of this, he continued to shake his head, "Sorry, Teacher, I already have a planning for what I want to do in the future, and I don't want to join the Pokémon League."
Seeing that Bai Feng was completely unresponsive to persuasion, Teacher Kurita sighed deeply, "Oh dear~ Why won't you listen to advice, child!"
Teacher Kurita had something to do in the Training Department area today, which was not the same place Bai Feng was going, so the two parted ways halfway.
"Bai Feng, think about it carefully. I'll keep waiting for your reply," Teacher Kurita said before they separated.
Arriving at the entrance of the Classroom Office, Bai Feng knocked on the door and went in.
Seeing Bai Feng arrive, Teacher Hanada asked curiously, "Bai Feng, what's wrong? Do you need something?"
"Teacher, I'd like to inquire about grade skipping," Bai Feng replied.
Teacher Hanada was startled upon hearing this. "You want to skip a grade?"
Bai Feng nodded.
Teacher Hanada was silent for a few seconds before saying, "Alright. With your grades, skipping a grade is completely fine. Graduating early is a good thing for you!"
Teacher Hanada knew something about Bai Feng's actual situation.
"Wait for me for a moment!"
Saying that, Teacher Hanada got up from her chair and walked over to another Teacher. She said something to that Teacher, and before long, she returned with a form and handed it to Bai Feng.
"This is the grade skipping application form. Fill it out and give it to me. If the application is approved, the school will arrange a grade skipping exam for you. With your grades, there won't be any problem!"
"Thank you, Teacher!"
Bai Feng took the application form and bowed gratefully to the Teacher.
Teacher Hanada patted Bai Feng's shoulder with satisfaction, "You're welcome. Work hard. You've always been the Teacher's most proud Student!"
After Bai Feng returned to the Classroom, Dafu saw a piece of paper in his hand and asked curiously, "What's that?"
Bai Feng unfolded the application form for him to see. "Grade skipping application form."
"You're going to skip a grade?"
Dafu exclaimed, and instantly all the students in the class looked over.
"That's the plan," Bai Feng said while taking out a pen and starting to fill out the form.
"Then we won't be in the same class anymore?" Dafu wailed.
"Aren't we still in the same school?" Bai Feng said indifferently.
Dafu hugged Bai Feng, "But you'll graduate before us after you skip a grade!"
Bai Feng pushed him away in annoyance, "What does that matter? I'm not leaving Biyi City. When I graduate, you can still come to my Home to play. It's not like you don't know my Home."
"How can that be the same?" Dafu's eyes were teary.
Bai Feng quickly filled out the application form and handed it to Teacher Hanada. As expected, the application was approved smoothly.
Bai Feng's grade skipping exam was scheduled for two days later. He ultimately passed the exam with a near-perfect score.
Before class started that day, Teacher Hanada cleared her throat and announced to everyone, "Today I have something to tell everyone. Classmate Bai Feng has passed the school's grade skipping exam and will soon be advancing to Year 6, becoming your Senior."
As soon as Teacher Hanada finished speaking, the students turned their heads to look at Bai Feng.
Seeing this, Bai Feng stood up and said, "Thank you all for your companionship over the past few years. Regardless of whether I am in this class in the future, I will always remember everyone!"
Of course, these were just formalities. Except for Student Dafu, Classmate Walen, and Classmate Shenmu, Bai Feng's relationship with the other students in the class was very normal.
Teacher Hanada also knew that Bai Feng didn't interact much with his classmates, so she didn't ask him to say anything particularly touching.
"Classmate Bai Feng has always been the student with the best grades in our class and even the entire school. Although he is about to leave this class, I hope you will all study hard like him!"
(End of Chapter)