Chapter 371: Farewell
After running for who knows how long, three Zoroark and two Zorua appeared before the Zoroark.
The moment it saw them, the Zoroark's tears flowed down.
These three Zoroark and two Zorua were not Hisui Form, but Normal Form, exactly as described in the Legend.
In the Legend, the Zoroark was also only in its Normal Form. It and its family perished in the Sea of Fire. Because its resentment was too strong, its soul possessed its original skeletal remains, allowing it to undergo revival and become a Hisui Zoroark, gaining the Ghost Type. However, its family had died forever.
The three Zoroark and two Zorua also couldn't help but shed tears the moment they saw the Zoroark.
"Hoo~ hoo~"
"Hoo~ hoo~~"
The two little Zorua rushed towards the Hisui Zoroark like flying, burying their heads in its embrace.
The Hisui Zoroark quickly hugged its two children, holding them carefully, like precious treasures.
"Hoo~~ hoo~~~" Father! Father!
"Hoo~~ hoo~~~" Father! Father!
The Zorua kept rubbing their heads against the fluff on the Hisui Zoroark's chest.
Even though Father looked different, they recognized him at a glance.
At this moment, one of the three Zoroark also walked up to the Hisui Zoroark, looking at it with eyes full of heartache.
Among their family, only the Hisui Zoroark remained in the Living World; it was the one who had endured the greatest pain.
Thinking this, the Zoroark mother pulled her husband into her embrace.
At this moment, the Hisui Zoroark could no longer suppress the emotions in its heart and burst into tears in its wife's arms.
Finally... finally... it finally saw its most beloved family again.
The Zoroark grandfather and Zoroark grandmother also walked over and gently put their arms around their son's shoulders.
They could hardly imagine how much pain their son had endured over the years.
As they thought about it, their tears flowed like a broken dam.
Seeing Dad, mother, grandfather, and grandmother all crying, the two little Zorua became a little flustered. They emerged from Dad's arms, climbed onto mother's shoulders, wiping mother's tears while also wiping grandfather and grandmother's tears, and trying to comfort Dad. They were in a flurry.
Finally, unable to keep up, they could only join in the wailing.
Bai Feng, Deoxys, Tapu Fini, and Professor Laventon stood in the Mist, quietly watching the Zoroark and Zorua family reunion. For a moment, they were equally sentimental.
Deoxys's eyes were filled with tears. As a Pokémon born from a meteorite, it had no family, yet it somehow possessed such abundant feelings.
Professor Laventon was even more exaggerated. He pulled out a small handkerchief from somewhere and kept wiping his tears, not daring to cry too loudly, afraid of disturbing the family's reunion time.
After who knows how long, the Zoroark family finally vented their emotions and began to express the longing they had accumulated over the years.
Mainly, the Hisui Zoroark spoke, while the Zoroark mother, grandfather, and grandmother listened. The two little Zorua nestled happily in Father's arms, their faces displaying smiles they had never shown before.
During the conversation, the Zoroark mother, grandfather, and grandmother all hoped that their husband (son) could forget the past hatred and start a new life, no longer bound by the past.
They were certainly not thinking for the sake of humans; they just wanted their husband (child) to live a little easier.
They were already separated by the Living World and the Spirit World. If their husband (son) continued to live in pain, how could they rest assured?
More than their hatred for humans, they hoped that the one they loved could live happily.
The time together was brief. Soon, Tapu Fini began to issue a warning sound, indicating that it was time for the Zoroark family to part.
Professor Laventon was feeling sentimental at the time. Seeing Tapu Fini rushing them like this, he couldn't help but complain, "How can you have no sympathy? What would happen if you let them stay together a little longer?"
Tapu Fini was furious upon hearing this. "What do you know! The Living World and the Spirit World each have their own rules and are not meant to easily intersect. My willingness to make an exception is already a great difficulty. If they immerse themselves in the Mist for too long, they will quickly lose their original nature and become puppets in the Mist, unable to return to the Living World or go to the Spirit World!"
After speaking, Tapu Fini glared angrily at Professor Laventon, wishing it could smash his head with a hammer.
Bai Feng translated Tapu Fini's words to Professor Laventon. After listening, Professor Laventon scratched his head awkwardly. "So that's how it is. I'm sorry, I was thinking too simply."
"Hmph!" Tapu Fini snorted coldly. "Even if I let them stay a little longer, what then? They will still have to separate eventually. Better a short pain than a long one. Letting them meet again wasn't for them to prolong their feelings, but for them to have an opportunity to make a clean break with the past and start a new life. Don't get your priorities mixed up!"
Tapu Fini was a very rational Pokémon, so it was difficult for it to empathize with the Zoroark family's plight.
Therefore, among the few people (Pokémon) who witnessed the Zoroark family's reunion just now, only Tapu Fini's reaction was the calmest.
However, it had to be said that Tapu Fini's words made some sense.
Bai Feng translated Tapu Fini's words to Professor Laventon again. After listening, Professor Laventon felt even more ashamed, feeling that he didn't think as far ahead or as thoroughly as Tapu Fini.
As the Mist began to dissipate, the Hisui Zoroark had to say goodbye to its family once more.
Its family members were equally reluctant. They let out long howls from their throats, urging the Hisui Zoroark to let go of hatred and start anew!
Looking at its family's earnest gaze, the Hisui Zoroark had to nod heavily.
Finally, the Mist completely dissipated, and the family members vanished entirely. The Hisui Zoroark sat on the Ground, its eyes vacant.
Professor Laventon was about to walk over to comfort the Zoroark but was pulled back by Bai Feng.
"Let it be quiet by itself for a while."
Humans were its enemies. Although its family had urged it to give up hatred, it wasn't something that could be easily let go just by saying so. Therefore, at this moment, the Zoroark definitely didn't want to see anyone.
Professor Laventon nodded, silently withdrew his steps, and quietly retreated into the distance with Bai Feng and the others.
After getting away from the Zoroark, Tapu Fini urged Bai Feng, "Quickly send me back!" It was freezing cold here, completely opposite to the climate of Alola, and it didn't like it at all.
"Alright, alright!" Bai Feng quickly agreed. He said gratefully, "Thank you for your help this time!"
Tapu Fini said indifferently, "It's nothing, aren't we good friends!"
Having a human friend in the future made Tapu Fini feel very novel.
Hearing Tapu Fini's words, Bai Feng felt a little guilty.
"Oh right, here, this is something delicious!" Saying this, Bai Feng gave Tapu Fini a jar of Pokéblock made from S-Rank Fruit Tree, as a thank you gift for its help.
He didn't have many Pokéblock left after being in the Hisui region for so long.
Tapu Fini happily accepted the jar and took out a Pokéblock from it and put it in its mouth. It was instantly conquered by the deliciousness of the Pokéblock.
It was very satisfied with Bai Feng's reward.
After paying the reward, Bai Feng activated the summoning circle and sent Tapu Fini back to Alola.
Next, Bai Feng accompanied Professor Laventon and thoroughly investigated the forest where the Zoroark had lived.
Because of Tapu Fini's Mist, the flames in the forest had completely disappeared. Now, this forest was almost no different from an ordinary forest.
After some investigation, Professor Laventon discovered that there were abundant berry resources here. Since no Pokémon lived here, many berries either dried on the branches after ripening or fell to the Ground and became fertilizer, all going to waste. Professor Laventon felt incredibly heartbroken.
So he discussed with Bai Feng about taking some fruit tree saplings or seeds back from here to enrich the Orchard in Jubilife Village.
However, the owner here was the Zoroark, so before doing anything, they had to get its permission. Otherwise, further aggravating its bond with humans would be counterproductive.
After who knows how long, the Zoroark suddenly appeared opposite Bai Feng and Professor Laventon and said to Bai Feng, "Human, thank you!"
Bai Feng shook his head. "You're welcome. I'm glad I could help you."
The Zoroark looked steadily at Bai Feng and asked, "Can I see my family again?"
Bai Feng shook his head decisively. Are you kidding? Once was already difficult, and you want a second time? That's simply asking too much.
However, the Zoroark seemed to have anticipated Bai Feng's answer and did not insist.
In fact, being able to see its family one more time was already incredibly satisfying for it.
"Human, I will abide by the promise with you. As long as people entering the forest don't do anything harmful to the forest, I will not make things difficult for them!"
As for letting go of hatred and starting anew, it couldn't do that now. As for whether it could do it in the future, that would be a matter for later!
"That's already very good, thank you!" Bai Feng said gratefully.
Then Bai Feng asked on behalf of Professor Laventon about collecting berry seedlings and seeds. The Zoroark said that it was not the owner of the forest, but merely occupied it, so Bai Feng and the others didn't need to ask for its permission if they wanted to do something.
Getting this answer, Professor Laventon was overjoyed and collected some seedlings and seeds of each type of berry.
With these fruit tree saplings and seeds, they could perform variety improvement on the existing fruit trees in Jubilife Village, allowing the fruit trees to yield more and more delicious fruit.
After finishing these things, the two of them bid farewell to the Zoroark.
The Zoroark didn't even show itself to see them off, merely sending them away with a long howl.
With the experience from their arrival, the return journey was much easier for the two of them.
However, as they walked out of the Basin, Bai Feng unintentionally saw the Zoroark Clan outside the Basin walking into the Basin.
He hoped that the Zoroark would be willing to live with the Tribe, which might allow it to truly forget hatred and start anew.
After returning to the Village, Bai Feng and Professor Laventon became busy again.
Professor Laventon had to continue researching and improving Poké Balls, write down the Pokémon knowledge he had acquired into books, and complete Bai Feng's half-finished Pokédex.
And Bai Feng had to teach the children knowledge, impart Pokémon battle experience to the Villagers, and work with the Villagers to cultivate and improve fruit trees.
Time flew by, and several months passed.
One night, Bai Feng was sleeping when he suddenly felt like he was having a dream.
In the dream, it was pitch black. Soon, a cluster of colorful radiance appeared.
It was Arceus!
"Bai Feng!" Arceus called out.
"Arceus! Why are you in my dream?" Bai Feng asked, puzzled.
"I'm here to inform you, your task is completed very well. It's time to return to your original era," Arceus replied.
"Really? I can really go back?" Bai Feng's face showed surprise!
Arceus nodded.
"Then what should I do?" Bai Feng asked again.
Arceus said, "Go to the peak of Mt. Coronet. There is a Temple there. The Azure Flute is enshrined in the Temple. As long as you blow the Azure Flute, I will appear and send you back!"
"Okay, I understand!" Bai Feng nodded.
"Good child!" Arceus nodded. "Then I wish you good luck, I will be watching you!"
After speaking, it turned into a beam of light and disappeared.
Then Bai Feng knew nothing more.
The next day, he groggily opened his eyes. The sun shone in through the window, stinging his eyes and forcing him to close them again.
Then he suddenly remembered something, and abruptly sat up from the bed.
Right! The dream!
That dream must be real, right?
Bai Ye was preparing breakfast. Seeing Bai Feng's startled reaction, it asked doubtfully, "Honey, what's wrong? Did you have a nightmare?"
Bai Feng shook his head. "Mother, we should be able to go back!"
"Go back?" Hearing this, Bai Ye asked in surprise, "Really?"
After so long, Bai Ye had missed its little friends at Home!
"It should be right! Let's quickly start packing!" Bai Feng scrambled out of bed.
So the mother and son didn't even eat breakfast and quickly packed all their things.
After packing everything, Bai Feng took his Mother to the Galaxy Team Headquarters to see Boss Ma Jia Mu.
Boss Ma Jia Mu saw Bai Feng and teased, "Bai Feng, you're up a bit late today. That's not like you!"
Bai Feng said to Ma Jia Mu, "Boss Ma Jia Mu, I have something very important to tell you."
Ma Jia Mu smiled and said, "Just say it if you have something. Don't be so polite with me."
Bai Feng paused for a moment and said, "I'm leaving!"
Hearing this, the teacup Boss Ma Jia Mu was holding clattered to the Ground, shattering into pieces.
"Go... go where? Going to investigate the forest again? Do you want Xing Yue and the others to go with you?" Boss Ma Jia Mu asked with a trembling voice.
Bai Feng shook his head. "No, I'm leaving Jubilife Village, leaving this era. I told you, I'm not from this era."
After hearing this, Boss Ma Jia Mu was silent for a long while, finally letting out a deep sigh.
"I knew this day would come, I just didn't expect it to come so quickly."
He had long regarded Bai Feng as an indispensable member of the Galaxy Team, which was why he was somewhat reluctant to accept the reality of Bai Feng's imminent departure just now.
"I understand!"
(End of Chapter)
Chapter 372: Sadness
Just then, Professor Laventon also walked in. He asked with a chuckle, "What are you all talking about? You all have such long faces, it's hilarious!"
Bai Feng and Boss Majiagu were somewhat silent.
Finally, Bai Feng broke the silence. He forced a smile and said, "I came to say goodbye to Boss Majiagu!"
Although he had always longed to go Home, he had lived in Jubilife Village for several months and gotten along very well with everyone. It was impossible for him to have no feelings at all.
Professor Laventon was stunned by what Bai Feng said. "Goodbye? What goodbye?"
Bai Feng explained helplessly, "I'm leaving Jubilife Village."
At this moment, Professor Laventon suddenly remembered what Bai Feng had said in Pure White Forest – that he wasn't from this era, but from over a thousand years in the future.
He had a premonition that once Bai Feng left like this, he would never return, and they would never be able to meet again.
"Do you really have to go?" Professor Laventon asked with red eyes. He had already come to regard Bai Feng as a close friend.
Bai Feng gently shook his head. "I still have family waiting for me!"
Hearing this, Boss Majiagu and Professor Laventon fell silent.
Yes, Bai Feng had his own home. No matter how reluctant they were, they had no right to stop Bai Feng from going Home.
"Bai Feng, wait a moment."
Leaving this sentence behind, Boss Majiagu hurried out.
Bai Feng nodded upon hearing this.
Time passed minute by minute. Suddenly, he seemed to hear some noisy sound, so he couldn't help but walk to the Window Side.
He saw that in the Plaza of the Village, the Villagers and the Pokémon of the Village were all gathered together.
"Bai Feng, come with me!"
Just then, Boss Majiagu returned, pulling Bai Feng and running outside until he brought him to the Plaza.
As soon as Bai Feng arrived, the Villagers and Pokémon immediately focused their gaze on him.
"Bai Feng, we heard you're leaving the Village? Why so sudden?"
"Yeah, yeah, can you not go? There are still so many things about Pokémon I want to ask you about!"
"Brother Bai Feng, are you leaving? What will we do after you're gone?"
"Brother Bai Feng, boohoohoo... please don't go, I don't want you to go, boohoohoo..."
"Brother Bai Feng, will you come back to see us in the future? Can we meet again?"
...
The Villagers and children surrounded Bai Feng, talking all at once. Especially the children, most of whom couldn't help but cry out loud.
The news of Bai Feng leaving was too sudden for them!
In their hearts, Bai Feng was the Teacher they loved, the Big Brother they liked, and the Hero they held in respect.
Today, this Hero was leaving them.
Looking at the sad Villagers and children, Bai Feng couldn't help but shed tears as well.
Just then, Captain Cyllene suddenly said in a loud voice, "Enough! Stop arguing, stop crying! Did I ask you to come here to cry? We are here to send Bai Feng off!
The contributions Bai Feng has made to our Jubilife Village are obvious to all of us, but he also has his own life and cannot spend his entire life on us. So, wipe away your tears, give him your blessing, and let Bai Feng leave happily.
When he thinks back on you in the future, what he remembers will surely be your smiles!"
"Right! Smile, we must smile!" Bei Li La wiped away a tear and said, breaking into a smile.
With Bei Li La taking the lead, everyone wiped away their tears and put on sincere smiles.
"Bai Feng, I wish you a smooth journey!" Xing Yue stepped forward and gave Bai Feng something – a small wooden sword.
"I have nothing else to give you, only a wood carving," Xing Yue said sheepishly.
Bai Feng solemnly accepted the wooden sword, shaking his head. "No, this is already very precious. I will cherish it!"
"Brother Bai Feng, and me! I have a gift for you too!" Gang Shi ran up to Bai Feng and also gave him a wood carving.
The wood carving depicted two people, one large and one small, holding hands.
The larger one was clearly Bai Feng, while the smaller one was unfinished, its face blank.
But from the hairstyle, it should be Gang Shi himself.
Gang Shi said aggrievedly, "I originally wanted to give it to you after I finished carving it, but now there's no time..." As he spoke, tears welled up in Gang Shi's eyes uncontrollably.
Bai Feng rubbed Gang Shi's head and said, "It's okay. You can finish your part yourself, Brother Bai Feng. Let's consider it a work we completed together, alright?"
"Mhm!!" Gang Shi lowered his head and nodded heavily, not wanting Bai Feng to see him crying.
He was already a man.
"Brother Bai Feng, you must carve me to look very similar."
Otherwise, what if Brother Bai Feng forgot about him? As long as the wood carving was similar enough, even if Brother Bai Feng forgot, seeing the wood carving would remind him again.
"Don't worry, I will!" Bai Feng said, rubbing Gang Shi's head.
Next was Zhu Bei. She took off a necklace made of shells from her neck and hung it around Bai Feng's neck, saying tearfully,
"Brother Bai Feng, this is my favorite necklace. I'm giving it to you, you must take good care of it!"
"Okay!"
"Brother Bai Feng, you must miss us!" Zhu Bei gave Bai Feng a big hug.
Bai Feng patted her back and said, "I will!"
Next was Xiao Xing. He gave Bai Feng a picture album that recorded scenes of Bai Feng interacting with everyone. There were pictures of Bai Feng teaching them, scenes of Bai Feng leading Pokémon to repel invading Pokémon for Jubilife Village, and scenes of Bai Feng exploring in Pure White Forest with the Security Corps...
The picture album was very vivid. Looking at the various scenes of himself and everyone together, Bai Feng felt incredibly sad.
"Brother Bai Feng, this is for you. I originally drew it for fun, but today I'll give it to you. I hope you won't forget us," Xiao Xing said sadly.
Bai Feng was the person he respected the most. It was Bai Feng who dispelled the confusion in his heart, helped him find his life's goal, and taught him various kinds of knowledge...
He didn't even have time to repay Brother Bai Feng.
Then everyone came forward one by one to give Bai Feng the gifts they had prepared.
Professor Laventon gave him a paper Pokédex. This was the only complete Pokédex in Jubilife Village at the moment, entirely hand-drawn by Professor Laventon.
Boss Majiagu gave Bai Feng a badge, a symbol representing the Galaxy Team identity, serving as a certificate of Bai Feng's journey in this era.
Bei Li La gave Bai Feng a Poké Ball. This was the first Poké Ball she had personally made after learning how to craft Poké Balls by following Professor Laventon.
...
Fortunately, Bai Feng had the Distortion Space; otherwise, he wouldn't have been able to take all the things everyone gave him.
No matter how reluctant everyone felt, the time for farewell would still arrive.
Bai Feng sent out Unfezant, mounted its back, and waved to everyone, saying, "Everyone, goodbye!"
Everyone didn't know that Bai Feng was from the future, nor did they know that this separation would be their last meeting. Some even hoped that Bai Feng might return to visit them in the future.
Unfortunately... that wouldn't be possible.
"Goodbye, Bai Feng!"
"Bai Feng, take care!"
"Brother Bai Feng, we'll miss you!"
...
"Coo coo coo~~~"
Unfezant let out a long cry towards the sky, flapped its wings, and flew into the air.
"Awooo~~~"
"Screech~~~"
"Roar~~~"
Arcanine, Braviary, Ursaluna, and other Pokémon that Bai Feng had brought back to Jubilife Village all howled towards the sky, bidding Bai Feng farewell.
"Goodbye!"
Bai Feng, riding Unfezant, flew farther and farther away, eventually disappearing from everyone's sight.
As soon as Bai Feng left, Gang Shi, Zhu Bei, and the other children began to cry loudly, while the Villagers quietly wiped away their tears one by one.
Riding Unfezant, Bai Feng flew all the way towards Mt. Coronet.
Compared to over a thousand years later, Mt. Coronet in the Hisui region hadn't changed much. Bai Feng easily found its highest peak.
"Coo coo coo~~~"
Unfezant let out a long cry and carried Bai Feng upwards. However, the snow and wind grew stronger, making it increasingly difficult for them to continue forward from the air.
Bai Feng patted Unfezant's neck and said, "Unfezant, let's go down. We'll climb the Mountain on foot."
"Coo coo coo~~~"
Unfezant nodded and quickly descended.
The thick snow on the Mountain completely submerged Unfezant's legs. Bai Feng jumped off its back and was instantly buried halfway by the snow.
How could he walk like this?
Just then, through the wind and snow, Bai Feng vaguely saw a Mamoswine running wildly.
He had an idea!
Mamoswine is a Pokémon very suitable to be a mount in snowy weather. The severe cold weather can awaken the power dormant Inside the body, giving it even more powerful strength than in warm weather!
Bai Feng quickly recalled Unfezant and used Psychic to fly towards the Mamoswine.
Mamoswine saw Bai Feng and became very wary, turning to run away, but it was held in place by Bai Feng's Psychic.
Ever since he obtained Arceus's Mind Plate, his psychic ability had been strengthened to an incredible degree; controlling Mamoswine was effortless.
It was difficult to transmit sound in the howling wind and snow, so Bai Feng used telepathy to communicate at this time.
"Mamoswine, I have no ill will. I just want you to take me to the Mountain top!" Bai Feng's voice echoed in Mamoswine's mind.
But Mamoswine was still unwilling, so Bai Feng sent a pile of berries in front of it.
"If you're willing to take me, all these berries are yours! If it's not enough, I have more!"
The moment it saw the berries, Mamoswine's eyes lit up. It nodded repeatedly.
"Okay, but I want to eat the berries first before taking you!"
Bai Feng didn't expect to encounter such a clever one, so he smiled and nodded. "No problem, eat up!"
Mamoswine immediately started eating heartily with grunts.
This fellow had a huge appetite. Soon, a pile of berries was completely eaten, and it looked at Bai Feng with hopeful eyes.
*You said if it's not enough, I can ask for more!*
It really was a clever one!
Bai Feng took out another pile of berries and placed them in front of it.
Soon, another pile of berries was eaten, and this time it was finally full.
"Burp~~"
Mamoswine let out a satisfied burp.
After eating and drinking its fill, Mamoswine said cheerfully to Bai Feng, "Come on up, I'll take you!"
This kind of wind and snowy weather was just a piece of cake for Mamoswine, which lived here year-round. Although it looked fat and strong, it was actually very agile when climbing mountains. As long as it wasn't a Cliff Face, it could walk easily.
"Then I'll trouble you!" Bai Feng used Psychic to control himself and land on Mamoswine's back.
"Ong~~~"
Mamoswine let out a cry, then started running wildly.
Even though the surrounding snow was very thick, capable of burying a person at any moment, Mamoswine moved as if on flat ground. Before long, a long trench appeared behind it.
With Mamoswine's help, Bai Feng quickly reached the Mountain top smoothly.
He jumped off Mamoswine's back and patted its neck. "Thank you, go back quickly!"
"Ong~~"
Mamoswine nodded, turned its head, and ran wildly down the Mountain.
After saying goodbye to Mamoswine, Bai Feng walked forward through the snow. Before long, he saw a temple standing in the wind and snow. That must be the Temple Arceus mentioned.
Thinking of this, he quickly used Psychic to fly towards the temple. He was already impatient to go Home.
However, when he entered the temple, he was surprised to find that this wasn't... the dilapidated temple he was in when he first crossed over to this time and space?
At this time, the temple was not yet dilapidated. Outside stood ten statues, which were Wyrdeer, Kleavor, Lilligant (Hisuian Form), Ursaluna, Basculegion, Voltorb (Hisuian Form), Arcanine (Hisuian Form), Sneasler, Braviary (Hisuian Form), and Avalugg (Hisuian Form).
These ten Pokémon had received Arceus's blessing.
Bai Feng walked past the statues towards the interior of the temple. It was empty inside, with nothing but the statues and thick snow.
Inside the temple, Bai Feng finally saw the Azure Flute enshrined within.
Behind the Azure Flute was a statue of Arceus.
Bai Feng walked to the front of the statue and took down the Azure Flute.
As long as he played the Azure Flute, he could go Home!
Thinking this, Bai Feng brought the flute to his lips.
Hoo~ hoo~ hoo~
Awkward!
After blowing several times, Bai Feng couldn't make the flute produce a sound. He hadn't learned to play the flute!
Try again!
He started blowing hard again, but the harder he blew, the less the flute sounded. Finally, his cheeks hurt from blowing.
This wouldn't work!
After thinking for a moment, Bai Feng called out all his Pokémon, placed the flute in front of them, and said, "See who among you can make the flute sound!"
Bai Ye was the first to step forward, but unfortunately, like Bai Feng, it had no music talent at all. Its cheeks hurt from blowing, but it couldn't produce even a hint of sound.
Arceus really knows how to make things difficult!
Next were Deoxys, Mewtwo, Heliolisk...
None of them could make it sound, until Primarina.
Primarina brought the flute to its lips and gently played. A pleasant flute sound followed.
Great, it finally sounded!
The moment the flute sounded, the statue of Arceus in the temple erupted with brilliant radiance.
The real Arceus appeared.
"Good child, you've come!"
Arceus's voice rang out.
(End of Chapter)
# Chapter 373: Going Home
"Arceus, can I go back now?" Bai Feng asked expectantly.
"Of course!" Arceus's kind voice echoed in Bai Feng's heart. "Good child, you've worked hard!"
As Bai Feng recalled the Pokémon into the Distortion Space, he said, "It wasn't hard, not hard at all." Anyway, you gave me a reward!
Arceus nodded and said, "Prepare yourself, I'll send you back now."
"I'm ready, I can go back anytime," Bai Feng said eagerly.
"Alright then, let's begin!"
As soon as Arceus finished speaking, Bai Feng suddenly saw a burst of intense radiance in his vision, and then... he lost consciousness.
In the last moment before losing consciousness, he seemed to hear Arceus say something.
"Bai Feng... I also gave you one last gift..."
He didn't know how much time had passed. Bai Feng was frozen awake. The howling wind and snow scraped against his face like a steel knife cutting to the bone, making him shiver from the cold.
He suddenly sat up from the ground, only to find that he was back in the Ruined Shrine where he had traveled through before. At this time, he was covered in a thick layer of snow.
In a snowdrift not far away, he saw the mobile phone he had left behind before he traveled through.
Bai Feng was about to get up and pick up the mobile phone when he suddenly felt something bulging in his thick robe.
Did I remember wrong? Did Fennekin not go into the Distortion Space?
He reached into his robe, but instead of the fluffy Fennekin, he felt a round object.
He took it out and saw that it was an egg.
Was that last sentence from Arceus not just my imagination?
Bai Feng had always thought he had just dreamed that sentence in his mind because he was half-asleep.
But why would Arceus give him an egg? He didn't lack Pokémon!
Could it be... a Legendary Pokémon Egg?
Bai Feng carefully examined the Pokémon Egg in his hand. The egg was grayish-white, dotted with flame-like red patterns.
What kind of egg is this? Moltres? Mew?... Could it be Palkia?
Thinking this, Bai Feng's eyes lit up. Is Arceus that generous?
Impossible, impossible! Shaking the unrealistic thought out of his head, he decided not to overthink it. He'd know once it hatched!
He opened the Distortion Space and went into the Small building inside. He properly placed the Pokémon Egg and then went to see Bai Ye and the others, asking them how long it had been since they left the Hisui region.
When he learned that it had only been two hours, he sighed in relief. This meant he had been unconscious for about two hours.
Coming out of the Distortion Space, Bai Feng picked up the mobile phone he had left behind. To his surprise, the mobile phone was still working. Although the screen was cracked, it didn't affect its use.
He checked the time again and found that the time was still the same day he had traveled through!
Putting away the mobile phone, Bai Feng faced the wind and snow and started walking down the mountain.
The wind and snow at the peak of Mt. Coronet were truly as fierce as ever.
The snow on the mountain was too thick, walking on foot was too slow, and flying using Psychic couldn't withstand the gust, it was really difficult.
After walking for an unknown amount of time, he suddenly vaguely saw a few Abomasnow, Swinub, and Snorunt appearing in the snowdrift ahead.
The little ones burrowed into the snow and suddenly disappeared.
Bai Feng curiously went over and saw that the little ones had dug a tunnel under the thick snow, so they wouldn't have to travel in the wind and snow.
How clever!
Seeing this tunnel, Bai Feng's eyes lit up. He shouted to the little ones, "Hey, could you please dig the tunnel a bit deeper and wider? So I can pass through too."
The little ones were startled by the sudden sound, but one of the Snorunt suddenly recognized Bai Feng. In the cave yesterday, this Human had given it and its friends food!
Although Bai Feng had traveled through Time and Space and stayed in the Hisui region for several months, for Snorunt, meeting Bai Feng had only just happened yesterday.
Snorunt explained thoroughly to Abomasnow and Swinub, and the little ones quickly understood that Bai Feng was a good person, so they readily agreed to help.
Bai Feng had forgotten about Snorunt. Seeing the little ones agree to help so easily, he felt a bit strange.
But as long as they were willing to help, that was good.
The little ones were extremely diligent and quickly dug a spacious tunnel. Although Bai Feng still had to bend his waist slightly when passing through, it was much easier than crawling through the Snowfield the whole time.
With the help of the little ones, Bai Feng finally successfully left the Blizzard area of Mt. Coronet.
He took out some Berries and placed them in front of the little ones, saying, "Thank you for your help, this is a thank you gift."
The little ones didn't expect there would be a pleasant surprise. They were willing to help Bai Feng simply because Snorunt said he was a good person and hadn't thought about asking for a reward.
But since he gave it, they wouldn't be impolite about it!
The little ones happily picked up the Berries and thanked Bai Feng one after another.
"Well, I'll be going now. Take care!" Bai Feng waved goodbye to the little ones.
The little ones also said goodbye to Bai Feng while holding the Berries.
After leaving the Blizzard area, Bai Feng immediately sent out Unfezant, rode it, and flew towards Hearthome City. He still had to trade for an Audino Mega Stone with someone else!
With Unfezant accelerating at full speed, Bai Feng quickly and successfully arrived at Hearthome City and went to the Pokémon Center to get a room.
Checking the time, it wasn't a good time for trading now, he'd do it tomorrow!
Entering his room, Bai Feng immediately opened the passage home using the Summoning Circle.
After being away from home for several months, he couldn't wait to go home.
Today, Bai Feng wasn't home. Lopunny and Hatterene were leisurely preparing dinner for themselves. Suddenly, a Ring appeared not far from them.
Bai Feng walked out of the Ring and shouted loudly, "I'm back!"
This sudden shout startled Lopunny, making its whole body tremble and knocking over the bowl in its hand. Hatterene also accidentally chopped through the cutting board under its knife.
Polteageist, who was napping on the table, was startled and rolled onto the ground, and the Cursola ornament placed in the corner was also startled and tilted precariously.
"Miro~ Miro~" Bai Feng, why are you back?
Lopunny asked in surprise while cleaning up the broken bowl.
"I missed you all too much, so I came back to see you!" Bai Feng said.
Hatterene was amused by him. "You've only been gone a day and you already miss us? That's too fake!"
"It wasn't just one day!" Bai Feng lay down on the sofa, exhausted, and released all the Pokémon from the Distortion Space.
Heliolisk hadn't seen its wife in a long time. As soon as it came out, it happily went over to its wife.
Listening to the Pokémon chatter about their experiences over the past few months, Lopunny and Hatterene only then realized that what was one day in their eyes had been almost a year in Bai Feng and the others' experience.
"Miro~ Miro~~ You probably haven't eaten yet, right? I'll make something for you!"
Lopunny said.
"Quick, anything is fine, I'm starving! I really missed your and Hatterene's cooking." Bai Feng said impatiently.
"Rim~ Rim~ Then I'll help too!"
Saying that, Hatterene ran over to help Lopunny.
The Pokémon were still chattering about their experiences over the past few months, attracting Pokémon like Tinkaton, Pheromosa, and Salazzle.
Regarding Bai Feng's epic experiences, Tinkaton and Salazzle were incredibly envious. They really wished they had been with Bai Feng at the time.
Soon, Lopunny and Hatterene prepared a table full of delicious dinner.
Although Bai Feng said to just prepare something simple, they didn't just go through the motions. They prepared a table of dinner at the fastest speed. Not only was there food for Bai Feng, but for the other Pokémon too.
They had worked so hard outside for so long, their hearts ached for them!
Everyone happily sat around together, eating and chatting. It was very lively.
After eating their fill, everyone gathered around the sofa to continue chatting, telling stories about their experiences in the Hisui region.
As they were talking, Bai Feng suddenly noticed the sounds around them quieted down. Looking closely, Fennekin was asleep in his arms, Diancie and Tyranitar were also asleep, leaning against each other, and Heliolisk was even snoring while lying on Lopunny's shoulder.
Meganium and Dragonair closed their eyes, heads together. Although Mewtwo and Deoxys weren't asleep, their heads were nodding, looking a bit listless.
Seeing this, Bai Feng put his index finger to his lips, made a gesture for quiet to the awake Pokémon, and then, using Psychic, he lifted the sleeping Pokémon and sent them back to their rooms one by one.
As soon as he made a little commotion, Mewtwo and Deoxys were fully awake. They quickly wanted to come over and help.
Bai Feng shook his head and said to them softly, "You've all worked hard during this time. Go rest, I can handle the rest!"
The two Pokémon shook their heads and insisted on helping Bai Feng send everyone back before they returned to their rooms to rest.
The last one Bai Feng sent back was his Mother. He gently placed her on the bed, covered her with the blanket, and said in a soft voice:
"Mother, good night!"
Bai Ye seemed to be having a dream. A sweet smile appeared on her face. She turned over and continued sleeping soundly.
A gentle smile appeared on Bai Feng's face. He watched his Mother for a moment, then turned off the light, closed the room door properly, and quietly returned to his own room.
The next day, Bai Feng woke up in the soft, large bed. He hadn't slept this comfortably in a long time. He happily rolled around on the bed.
Warm sunlight shone in through the Window. It was warm and cozy. It had been a long time.
After washing up, he walked out of the bedroom into the Living Room.
At this time, Bai Ye and the others weren't awake yet. Lopunny was busy in the kitchen, while Hatterene was busy outside.
"Miro~ Good morning!"
"Rim~ Good morning, Bai Feng."
Seeing Bai Feng come out, the two Pokémon greeted him one after another.
"Hatterene, what are you doing?" Bai Feng asked, looking at Hatterene.
"Rim~ Rim~ Rim~ I'm organizing the things you brought back."
Hatterene answered with a smile.
Bai Feng looked closely and only then did he discover that the wooden sword Xing Yue gave him had been hung on the wall as a decoration, the wood carving Gang Shi gave him had been polished bright and placed on the counter, the picture album Xiao Xing gave him had been framed, and the Badge Boss Majiagu gave him was also hung on an exquisite wooden stand...
Bai Feng said gratefully, "Thank you for your hard work!"
Hatterene shook her head. "As long as you think it's okay. I just arranged them casually."
Bai Feng gave a thumbs-up and praised, "I trust your aesthetics. You did a good job, I really like it. With this, home feels much cozier."
A bright smile appeared on Hatterene's face, and she continued tidying up the remaining things.
After finishing breakfast, seeing that his Mother was still sleeping soundly, he opened the Summoning Circle and returned alone to the Pokémon Center in Hearthome City.
When Bai Feng came out of the room, the Pokémon Center in Hearthome City was already bustling. Some people were eating breakfast in the Restaurant, some were boasting about their adventure experiences in the Lobby, and others were already having passionate battles on the Battlefield in the Backyard...
Bai Feng contacted the person he was going to trade with. After telling him he would wait at the Pokémon Center, he ordered a cup of coffee in the Pokémon Center's Restaurant and waited quietly.
From the Pokémon Center's Restaurant, he could see the situation on the Battlefield in the Backyard. Waiting for someone while watching Pokémon battles was a good way to pass the time.
As he was waiting, suddenly someone sat down opposite Bai Feng.
"Hi!"
Bai Feng was startled. He looked at the person opposite him, and a look of surprise appeared on his face.
"Cynthia, what are you doing here?"
Cynthia was amused by Bai Feng. "Shouldn't I be asking you that? This is my Hometown, isn't it normal for me to be here?"
"Oh, right!" Bai Feng awkwardly scratched his head.
Although Bai Feng had known Cynthia for a long time, they had met in person very few times, they could be counted on one hand.
Compared to face-to-face communication, he felt more comfortable communicating with Cynthia Online.
Cynthia asked curiously, "You still haven't told me, what are you doing here?"
Bai Feng explained truthfully, "I got a Gyaradosite. I don't need it for now, so I wanted to trade it for an Audino Mega Stone with someone else. Hearthome City is the trading location.
You're not the person I'm trading with, are you?"
Cynthia burst out laughing. "How could that be! If I had an Audino Mega Stone, I'd want to trade for your Gyaradosite, but unfortunately, I don't!
But... two days ago, I heard my Uncle's cousin say he was meeting someone to trade a Mega Stone. That person wouldn't happen to be you, would they?"
Before Bai Feng could answer, he saw a young man peeking around the entrance of the Pokémon Center.
Cynthia spread her hands. "Speaking of him, here he comes!"
After saying that, she waved towards the entrance and called out, "Kebin, over here!"
Seeing Sister Cynthia, Kebin was a bit confused.
Sister Cynthia, why are you here?
He ran over to Cynthia and asked, "Sister Cynthia, why are you here? And who is this?"
Cynthia introduced with a smile, "This is my friend, Bai Feng. He made a promise with someone to trade a Mega Stone."
Hearing this, Kebin's eyes widened in surprise.
(End of Chapter)
Chapter 374: A Small Matter
Kebin scratched his head. "Actually, I came here to trade for a Mega Stone too."
"Then we..." Bai Feng took out his phone.
Kebin nodded and also took out his phone.
The two checked, and indeed, Kebin was Bai Feng's trading partner.
Kebin said sheepishly, "I didn't expect such a coincidence. The person I'm trading with is actually a friend of Sister Cynthia."
Bai Feng smiled and nodded. "I didn't expect it either."
"Then let's quickly trade Mega Stones!" Kebin said, taking out a box from the backpack behind him.
Bai Feng nodded and also took out the box containing the Gyaradosite from the backpack beside him.
Both of them placed the boxes on the table at the same time and opened them.
"Everything looks right!"
Both nodded simultaneously, then pushed the boxes in their hands towards each other.
"Mister Bai Feng, Sister Cynthia, I have matters to attend to, so I'll leave first!" After getting the Gyaradosite, Kebin hurried out of the Pokémon Center, presumably off to handle whatever he was busy with.
As Cynthia and Bai Feng chatted, Cynthia suddenly felt inspired and asked, "Bai Feng, do you want to have a battle with me?"
Bai Feng shook his head. "Let's not. I didn't bring my Pokémon today." The actual situation was that all his Pokémon were sleeping in.
"That's truly a pity!" Cynthia said disappointedly.
"There will be plenty of opportunities in the future," Bai Feng said.
"Alright."
After chatting for a while, both had their own matters to attend to, so they left the Pokémon Center one after another.
Bai Feng found a corner, opened a spatial portal, and arrived at the Sea House in Porta Vista.
The Sea House's business was still booming. There was no other way; the drinks here were simply too delicious and had topped Porta Vista's travel guide for many consecutive days.
However, most of the guests at the Sea House were couples, so when Bai Feng walked into the shop, pink bubbles were floating everywhere.
Seeing Bai Feng enter, four Maushold excitedly ran over.
"Jiji~~~" Bai Feng, you're here! What would you like to drink?
One of the Maushold held up a menu and asked Bai Feng.
The Passimian Bai Feng hired was very talented. In just a short period, it had already concocted several hugely popular drinks.
Bai Feng looked and saw that there were indeed several he hadn't tried before.
"Alright, then I'll have a glass of this Summer Breeze Jade Dew," Bai Feng said to the Maushold, pointing at a drink on the menu that looked very refreshing.
"Jijiji~~~" Okay, wait a moment!
Saying that, the Maushold dragged the menu away.
Bai Feng looked around the shop and finally found that only one table in the corner was empty, so he walked over.
However, just as he was about to sit down, he heard a sound suddenly ring out.
"Hey, hey, hey, this is our seat! We just went to the restroom!"
Bai Feng turned around and saw a man and a woman standing behind him. The man had dyed yellow hair and spoke in a very aggressive tone.
Bai Feng thought for a moment and ultimately didn't sit down, giving up the seat. The Customer is God, after all.
But... you two, a man and a woman, went to the restroom together? Even if you're boyfriend and girlfriend, you wouldn't do that, right?
Bai Feng glanced at the two, turned, and walked towards a table on the other side. Just then, a young couple there finished paying and left.
"Hmph~~" The yellow-haired man snorted coldly and sat down carelessly.
Soon, a Maushold brought a glass of golden-yellow drink to Bai Feng's table.
"Jijiji~~~" Bai Feng, your drink is here!
Although the Maushold was short, it easily placed the drink on the table with a light jump, without spilling a single drop.
"Okay, thank you for your hard work!"
Bai Feng smiled at the Maushold. He picked up the drink and sniffed it. A special aroma wafted over. Passimian really had a knack for this.
Just as he was about to drink, the yellow-haired man noticed Bai Feng's situation. He "whooshed" up from his seat and walked angrily to Bai Feng, questioning the Maushold who was about to leave:
"What's going on with your shop? We were here first, why did you serve him first? Openly cutting in line, huh!"
The Maushold was flustered and anxious.
The attention of the other guests in the shop was also drawn by the yellow-haired man's loud voice. For a moment, everyone started pointing at Bai Feng.
Just then, the Shop Manager, Mr. Rime, walked over and said to the yellow-haired man via Telepathy, "Excuse me, Guest, this is our Boss, not a Guest who cut in line."
The yellow-haired man looked surprised upon hearing this, but he didn't let the matter rest. Instead, he became even more furious.
"Boss? So what if he's the Boss? Haven't you heard that the Customer is God? Ignoring the Guests and only caring about the Boss, do you even want to keep this shop open!"
"Guest, please lower your voice and don't disturb the other guests," Mr. Rime said helplessly. "This time it's our fault. How about this, we'll give you a free drink."
"Why should I lower my voice? I'm a Guest! A free drink is a big deal? Do I lack that bit of money? Where's your sincerity? Where's your service attitude? If you don't give me an explanation today, don't even think about resolving this matter!"
The yellow-haired man became more and more agitated as he spoke. He suddenly snatched the cup from Bai Feng's hand and was about to pour the drink over Bai Feng's head.
"Go to hell!"
However, when the drink splashed towards Bai Feng, it was blocked by an invisible barrier. The drink immediately splashed back, drenching the yellow-haired man's face.
The yellow liquid flowed down the yellow-haired man's hair and face into his mouth. The yellow-haired man was stunned. As the drink entered his mouth, he subconsciously smacked his lips.
It tasted quite good!
But then he became enraged out of humiliation.
Damn it, in Porta Vista, no one had ever dared to lay a hand on him. This was truly stirring up trouble on the head of a powerful figure.
"I'll f*ing..." After cursing, the yellow-haired man raised his fist and swung it towards Bai Feng's face.
However, before his fist could touch Bai Feng, he discovered in horror that he couldn't move.
Bai Feng's voice sounded in his ear, "Mr. Rime, put up a sign at the entrance from now on that says, 'No scoundrels or Grimer allowed!'"
Then the yellow-haired man found himself flying out in a parabolic arc.
"Ow!"
He screamed and fell onto the sand at the entrance, getting a mouthful of sand.
"I'll f*ing fight you guys today!"
The yellow-haired man had never been so humiliated in his life. He scrambled up, ready to rush into the shop and fight Bai Feng, but before he could enter, a transparent slap suddenly appeared and smacked him hard across the face.
*Slap!* A loud slap.
"Dirty mouth!" Bai Feng's voice came from inside the shop.
"Pfft~~~"
The yellow-haired man spun three hundred and sixty degrees in the air before landing, and at the same time, his front teeth flew out.
He continued cursing, but then another slap appeared, swelling up the other side of his face. Now it was symmetrical.
This time, the yellow-haired man finally didn't dare to talk back. He covered his face, which was swollen like a pig's head, and fled in a panic, leaving behind a sentence.
"Yoo'll pay fo' this!"
Bai Feng looked at the yellow-haired man's girlfriend in the shop and said, "Miss, your boyfriend left, aren't you leaving?"
The girl trembled all over with fright, quickly grabbed her bag, and said as she walked, "I... I'm leaving now... leaving now!"
After this commotion, many guests in the shop were scared and left after paying, making the shop quite deserted for a while.
However, Bai Feng didn't care. Anyway, he didn't rely on this small drink shop for a living; any money earned was just extra.
Of course, some guests appreciated Bai Feng's toughness and liked the Sea House even more because of it.
"Maushold, bring me another glass!" Bai Feng said to the Maushold.
"Jijiji~~~" Okay, wait for you!
The Maushold happily ran off.
At this moment, Mr. Rime awkwardly apologized to Bai Feng, "I'm sorry, Boss, I didn't manage the shop's matters well. I was negligent."
Bai Feng waved his hand. "It's not your fault. You've done very well these past few days, I'm very satisfied! Besides, you haven't been working for long, so it's understandable if there are some problems.
But one thing, if anyone causes trouble in the shop in the future, feel free to teach them a lesson. I'll take responsibility!"
Mr. Rime nodded emotionally after hearing this, vowing to manage the Drink Shop well for Bai Feng in the future.
After sitting in the shop for a while and discussing some business matters regarding the Drink Shop with Mr. Rime, Bai Feng went home.
The next day, Bai Feng was carefully wiping the Pokémon Egg Arceus had given him at home, while Fennekin watched with wide eyes.
"Foko~ Foko~" Bai Feng, Bai Feng, will a little brother or a little sister hatch from this?
Bai Feng shook his head. "I don't know either. Just wait patiently."
Fennekin heard this and lay on Bai Feng's lap, patting the Pokémon Egg with its small claws.
"Foko~ Foko~~" Little baby, hatch quickly! Sister will play with you.
As soon as Fennekin finished speaking, Bai Feng's phone suddenly rang. He picked it up and saw that the call was from Mr. Rime.
"What's wrong, Mr. Rime? Did something happen at the shop?" Bai Feng asked doubtfully after answering the phone.
Mr. Rime's voice came from the other end of the line, making Bai Feng even more confused.
The Mayor of Porta Vista was coming to visit him? Did he know the Mayor of Porta Vista?
"Okay, I understand. I'll be right there."
After hanging up the phone, Bai Feng handed the Pokémon Egg in his hand to Fennekin. "Fennekin, I have to go out for a bit. I'll leave the little baby to you!"
Fennekin jumped onto the sofa and happily promised Bai Feng, "Don't worry, leave it to me! I'll take good care of the baby."
Saying that, it used its fluffy big tail to wrap up the Pokémon Egg.
Bai Feng opened a summoning circle and went to the Sea House alone.
Because of the Mayor's arrival, the shop was not open for business at the moment. As soon as Bai Feng entered, he saw a slightly overweight middle-aged man sitting in the shop, and the yellow-haired man standing beside him.
So... the yellow-haired man was the son of the Mayor of Porta Vista? No wonder he was so arrogant.
Bai Feng felt like he had guessed the reason for the Mayor of Porta Vista's visit.
Seeing Bai Feng enter, the middle-aged man immediately greeted him with a smiling face.
"This must be Mister Bai Feng? I've heard so much about you, I've heard so much about you!"
His attitude towards Bai Feng was very humble.
"You are Mayor Marus of Porta Vista?" Don't slap a smiling face. Although he had a grudge with the yellow-haired man, Bai Feng didn't give Mayor Marus a cold shoulder.
"That would be me. Please excuse me, Mister Bai Feng," Mayor Marus said with a chuckle.
Others might not know Bai Feng's identity, but how could he not?
For Bai Feng, the hero who saved Porta Vista, the higher-ups had already given Marus a heads-up. Whether it was the merit he had established for Porta Vista, his identity as younger brother Red, or his untouchable mysterious identity in the Kalos Region, none of these were things a small Mayor like him could afford to offend.
Yesterday, his son came home with a face full of injuries to complain. He was originally quite angry at the person who injured his son, but upon learning that the person who injured him was the Boss of the Sea House, he was scared half to death and wished he could give this unfilial son a few more hard slaps.
Of all the people to provoke, you provoked this big shot? Is he someone you can just hit?
He knew very well what kind of character his son had. He had warned this unfilial son more than once not to cause trouble outside, but the effect had always been minimal.
He swore that after this, he would properly discipline this troublemaker. No amount of pleading would work!
Actually, the yellow-haired man wasn't as arrogant before. At that time, Marus wasn't the Mayor of Porta Vista yet.
After the Golden Granny Incident, the Former Mayor of Porta Vista fell from power, and Marus, the Deputy Mayor, successfully took office.
When the Former Mayor was still in power, his son was always the prominent figure in Porta Vista, suppressing the yellow-haired man so much that he didn't dare to stand out or cause trouble casually.
Later, the Former Mayor fell from power, and his son was implicated and moved elsewhere. Coupled with Marus taking the position of the new Mayor, the yellow-haired man, as the Mayor's Young Master, became arrogant. He spent his days loafing around, causing trouble everywhere, and his father didn't know how many times he had cleaned up his messes.
"Hurry up and come over!" Marus said sternly, scolding his Son. "Do you want me to invite you?"
The yellow-haired man walked timidly and awkwardly to Bai Feng, lowering his head.
He was a typical bully who feared the strong. After hearing his father talk about Bai Feng's identity at home, the yellow-haired man was scared out of his wits.
"Apologize to Mister Bai Feng." Mayor Marus heavily patted his son's back.
"S-sorry," the yellow-haired man said in a voice as small as a mosquito.
"Louder, haven't you eaten?" Mayor Marus said, disappointed in his son.
"I'm sorry! Mister Bai Feng!" the yellow-haired man shouted, straining his voice.
Bai Feng looked at the yellow-haired man with a half-smile. "This..."
Marus quickly introduced him. "His name is Sharu!"
"This young man, Sharu!" Bai Feng nodded and said, "I still prefer the arrogant look you had yesterday."
As soon as Bai Feng said this, the yellow-haired man's face immediately turned red.
No, his face was already very red; now it was even redder.
Marus pulled his son. "Mister Bai Feng, yesterday was this kid's fault. You can hit or scold him as you please, feel free to teach him a lesson!"
Bai Feng shook his head. "Disciplining children is your parents' business, I can't interfere."
Mayor Marus quickly added, "Then... if Mister Bai Feng needs this kid to do anything, just give the order!"
Hearing this, Bai Feng's heart stirred, and he immediately had an idea.
"How about this, I'm looking for an Audino, but I haven't found a suitable one yet..."
Mayor Marus immediately pushed his son. "Mister Bai Feng, leave it to this kid. He'll definitely handle it perfectly for you!"
(End of Chapter)
Chapter 375: Picking Mushrooms
Bai Feng smiled and looked at Sharu, saying, "Then I'll trouble Sharu!"
Mayor Marus patted Sharu again. "Mister Bai Feng is talking to you, did you hear him?"
Sharu quickly replied, "Y-yes... I heard!"
"Alright then, that settles it. Mayor Marus, please take Sharu back," Bai Feng subtly hinted for them to leave.
"Alright, alright!" Mayor Marus quickly said. "Then I won't disturb Mister Bai Feng's business!"
With that, Mayor Marus took Sharu and left the Sea House.
After instructing Mr. Rime to continue opening for business, Bai Feng used the Summoning Circle to return Home.
As soon as he arrived Home, he saw Fennekin pushing a Pokémon Egg around on the ground with its little claws. It was quite thoughtful, having spread a soft blanket on the ground.
Seeing Bai Feng return, it quickly dropped the Pokémon Egg, climbed lightly onto Bai Feng's shoulder, and rubbed its fluffy head against Bai Feng's cheek.
"Bai Feng, you're back! Why were you gone for so long?"
Bai Feng bent down to pick up the Pokémon Egg and asked with a smile, "What's wrong? Bored staying Home?"
"Mhm mhm!" Fennekin nodded repeatedly. "It is a bit boring."
Bai Feng thought for a moment and then said, "How about we go picking mushrooms?"
"Picking mushrooms?" Fennekin tilted its head and asked.
"That's right!" Bai Feng nodded. "Sa Lu De told me a lot of Max Mushrooms have grown recently. I was planning to have everyone go pick them in a couple of days, but since you're bored, we can start today!"
"Okay! Okay!"
Fennekin happily jumped down from Bai Feng's shoulder and said, bouncing around.
"Then let's go get ready!" Bai Feng said.
Bai Feng went into the Room to change clothes and then prepared some tools.
Some Max Mushrooms grow very large and need a scythe to cut them down.
Bai Feng finished preparing his things and came out of the Room. Fennekin also came out of the Room, carrying a small basket in its mouth.
Looking at its little basket, which wasn't much bigger than his palm, Bai Feng burst out laughing. "What can you possibly fit in such a tiny basket!"
"Hmph!!" Fennekin lifted its head proudly. "I have my uses!"
Bai Feng found it amusing. "Where did you get such a small basket?"
Fennekin said smugly, "Auntie Leavanny gave it to me!"
This small basket was bought Online by Leavanny. It originally intended to buy a large basket, so after seeing that the price of this basket was very cheap, it placed an order. Unexpectedly, it ended up being defrauded.
When the things were delivered, Leavanny opened it and saw such a small basket. It couldn't do anything except be used as a decoration. It found returning it too much trouble, so it simply gave it to Fennekin casually.
Bai Feng shook his head helplessly, and while walking out, he said, "Alright, alright, whatever you want! Let's go!"
"La la la~~ I'm a little fox picking mushrooms!" Fennekin, carrying the small basket in its mouth, bounced and hopped behind Bai Feng, singing as it hopped.
Walking into the Orchard, Bai Feng saw Sa Lu De happily bouncing around on the branches from afar, occasionally picking a fruit and stuffing it into its mouth.
Senior Ninetales, seeing this scene, was truly envious and saliva flowed. It really missed the days when it could eat and drink whenever it wanted.
Bai Feng waved to Senior Ninetales and Sa Lu De from afar. "Senior Ninetales, Sa Lu De!"
Senior Ninetales shivered and quickly said, "I wasn't slacking, and I wasn't stealing food!"
Being managed too strictly by Mewtwo and the others, Senior Ninetales was almost developing psychological trauma.
Bai Feng and Fennekin were both amused by Senior Ninetales' reaction and chuckled.
"Senior Ninetales, I see you've lost a lot of weight!" Bai Feng said, circling around Senior Ninetales.
Senior Ninetales' eyes lit up when it heard this. It shook its fluffy fur and asked happily, "Really? Have I really lost weight?"
Saying that, it also wagged its tail and narcissistically spun around.
"Really, really!" Bai Feng wasn't lying. Under the strict supervision of Mewtwo and the others, Senior Ninetales had indeed lost several sizes.
"Then I'll go run a few more laps!" Senior Ninetales said immediately, stepping away with light steps.
As long as it lost weight quickly, it could go back to its former unrestrained days!
After watching Senior Ninetales leave, Bai Feng looked at Sa Lu De and said, "Sa Lu De, let's go picking mushrooms!"
Sa Lu De flexibly jumped down from the tree. "Okay, I'll go find everyone!"
"Go, go!"
Bai Feng nodded, then took Fennekin and walked into the woods first.
"Roar~~~"
A roar came, and a shadow suddenly fell over Bai Feng's head. He looked up and saw that it was Pseudo-Eternatus passing by.
Bai Feng waved to it from a distance. He saw a flash of light on Pseudo-Eternatus's body, and he knew that the Unown inside Pseudo-Eternatus were saying hello to him.
After saying hello, Pseudo-Eternatus twisted its massive body and flew away, and the sky instantly returned to brightness.
As soon as it left, Bai Feng saw a purple light appear on the ground not far away. A huge Max Mushroom was growing there.
His eyes lit up, and he quickly ran over, carrying his tool.
This Max Mushroom was truly huge, slightly taller than Bai Feng. Its thick cap was tempting Bai Feng to pick it.
Bai Feng quickly took out his saw and vigorously worked at the base of the giant Max Mushroom.
However, before he could pick this Max Mushroom, Sa Lu De led a group of Employees over. Leavanny, Liepard, Florges, Urshifu, Pangoro, and others all came, and the woods suddenly became lively.
Xiong Da and Xiong Er saw that Bai Feng's giant Max Mushroom was only halfway sawed, so they walked to Bai Feng's side, one on the left and one on the right.
"What are you two doing?" Bai Feng asked, stepping back.
"Ooh-roo~ Ooh-roo~"
"Ooh-roo~ Ooh-roo~"
Xiong Da raised its index finger and shook it, making a "you can't do it" gesture towards Bai Feng.
Bai Feng: What the hell!!!
*You* can't do it, *your whole family* can't do it!
"Ooh-roo!!!"
Xiong Da and Xiong Er together hugged the thick stem and pulled hard. With a loud noise, that Max Mushroom was pulled up by the roots.
Xiong Da looked at Bai Feng with a tauntful gaze.
Bai Feng was furious. "Alright, you two are trying to rebel, are you! We'll compete today and see who picks more Max Mushrooms!"
"Ooh-roo~ Ooh-roo~~" Compete then, who's afraid of who!
Xiong Da said confidently.
"Ooh-roo~ Ooh-roo~~" Exactly, exactly!
Xiong Er echoed.
Bai Feng looked around and finally shouted to Sa Lu De, "Sa Lu De, come here, come here, be our Referee!"
Sa Lu De had already noticed the dispute on Bai Feng's side and jumped over, laughing, agreeing, "Okay!"
"Then let's begin!"
As Sa Lu De gave the command, Bai Feng and the Urshifu siblings went into the woods together.
Bai Feng threw away all the tools in his hands. His psychic power spread out in all directions, constantly searching for Max Mushrooms.
Hmph hmph~~ Dare to say I can't do it? Today I'll show you what human wickedness is!
Bai Feng's psychic power now was incomparable to before. With the boost from the Mind Plate, it instantly covered more than half of the Orchard.
Soon, he sensed one Max Mushroom after another.
Over there, Xiong Da had just found a plump Max Mushroom and was about to go pick it, but when it was only a stone's throw away from the Max Mushroom, that Max Mushroom itself ran out of the ground and then hopped away.
()??? What's going on?
Xiong Da was dumbfounded.
Putting the running Max Mushroom aside, Xiong Da quickly went to find the next one, but the situation with the next one was exactly the same as the first.
Not only was it like this for Xiong Da, but it was also like this for Xiong Er. As long as they found a Max Mushroom, they would all hop out of the ground by themselves.
At this moment, a pile of Max Mushrooms was already stacked beside Bai Feng. He observed the frustrated Xiong Da and Xiong Er through his psychic power and laughed unkindly.
See if you still dare to mock your Boss for being incapable!
Clearly, those running Max Mushrooms were the result of Bai Feng controlling them with his psychic power.
Soon the designated time was up. Bai Feng sang a little tune and returned to the agreed location with a pile of Max Mushrooms, while Xiong Da and Xiong Er returned empty-handed, their faces full of frustration.
Looking at the pile of Max Mushrooms Bai Feng placed in front of them, Xiong Da and Xiong Er's eyes widened.
"Hmph hmph~~ See? This is your Boss's strength. With just your little bit of brute force, you still dare to mock me? The two of you together are not my opponent!" Bai Feng said smugly to the siblings.
The siblings were very simple-minded. Hearing Bai Feng's words, not only were they not angry, but they looked at him with admiration.
() So amazing, Boss!
() Boss, you are my idol.
Bai Feng nodded with satisfaction.
Isn't this just bullying honest people!
At this moment, Sa Lu De couldn't stand Bai Feng's smug look and quietly whispered a few words into Xiong Da and Xiong Er's ears. Their originally starry eyes of admiration instantly burned with fury.
Oh, you! We admired you so much, and you actually tricked us!
"Sa Lu De, you betrayed me!" Bai Feng wailed.
Sensing the "angry" gazes of Xiong Da and Xiong Er, Bai Feng took off running.
"Ooh-roo~"
"Ooh-roo~~"
Xiong Da and Xiong Er waved their paws, shouting and yelling at Bai Feng. For a time, the woods were filled with laughter.
After running for a while, Bai Feng, Xiong Da, and Xiong Er were all tired. He suddenly flew up and lay on Snorlax's belly.
This was Red's Snorlax. Due to the influence of Dynamax Energy, it was currently in its Dynamax Form, lying on the Clearing in the woods, sleeping soundly.
Its soft and bouncy belly had long become a paradise for many Pokémon on Fangxing Mountain.
"Ooh-roo~~~"
"Ooh-roo~~~"
Xiong Da and Xiong Er shouted and yelled from below, accusing Bai Feng of only caring about his own enjoyment and not considering them at all, even though they had gone easy on him just now!
Bai Feng casually threw something, and a golden ring landed in front of the siblings. It then suddenly grew larger until a spatial portal formed.
The siblings walked into the Passage with satisfaction, then appeared on Snorlax's belly.
"Ooh-roo~~" Comfortable!
"Ooh-roo~~" So comfortable!
The siblings sighed contentedly and lay down on either side of Bai Feng, letting the warm sun shine on them.
The other Employees were working hard to collect Max Mushrooms, while these three lazybones fell asleep directly on Snorlax's soft belly.
Fennekin was originally also picking mushrooms, but its small basket was too small to hold the large mushrooms, and it couldn't pick the small ones, so it simply gave up on picking mushrooms and started looking for wildflowers in the woods to pick. In a short while, it had picked a basket full.
It sniffed the flower basket with its little nose.
Mmm~~~ It smells so good!
When it carried the small basket, wanting to go find Bai Feng to show off its results, it couldn't find Bai Feng anywhere.
"Fokko~ Fokko~" Bai Feng? Bai Feng?
Time passed, and the Employees had finished picking mushrooms and were classifying the collected mushrooms according to size and quality.
"Ah ah ah!!!"
Suddenly, a scream echoed through the Orchard. The Fletchling and Rookidee resting with their eyes closed on the fruit trees were startled and flew up in a flurry.
Bai Feng sat up, covering his ears, and stared wide-eyed at a crab in front of him.
Xiong Da and Xiong Er were also startled awake.
"You are... you are Ash Ketchum's Krabby?" Bai Feng asked, covering his ear which was swollen from being pinched.
"Kaka~ Kaka~~"
Krabby raised its fist and showed off, admitting its identity.
Unlike its thin appearance when it was just teleported here, Ash Ketchum's Krabby was now big and fat from being raised here by Bai Feng. Its pair of pincers even gleamed coldly, showing they had been used frequently.
Krabby usually lived in the Reservoir, which was the territory of the Clawitzer. It seemed they had done a lot of sparring.
"How did you climb up?" Bai Feng asked, gasping.
Hearing this, Krabby demonstrated to Bai Feng by walking sideways. Its pointed claws could hook onto Snorlax's fur, making it easy to climb up.
"Then why did you pinch me?" Bai Feng was furious, almost dying from anger. It hurt like hell!
"I was waking you up!" Krabby looked innocent. "I didn't do it on purpose!"
It then pointed to the time of day, indicating that it was getting late and it was time to go Home!
Bai Feng looked and saw that it was indeed getting late. The sun was almost setting, so he quickly took Xiong Da and Xiong Er and left Snorlax's place.
Krabby blew bubbles, standing alone under the big tree.
What about me? Are you not taking care of me anymore?
Forget it, I'll just go Home myself!
So Krabby planned to climb down again, walking sideways. However, just as it lifted its foot, a golden yellow fruit suddenly fell from the tree above its head, landing right in front of it.
Krabby looked around confusedly.
"Snorlax~~~"
At this moment, Snorlax's simple and good-natured sound rang out. Krabby understood, picked up the sweet fruit, finished it in three bites with a "kaka kaka" sound, and then left contentedly.
On the way Home, Fennekin, with the flower basket on its head, asked confusedly, "Bai Feng, where did you go? Why couldn't I find you?"
Bai Feng said, not blushing or out of breath, "I went picking mushrooms!"
"Really?" Fennekin looked suspicious.
"Really, really!" Bai Feng nodded repeatedly.
"Mhm mhm mhm~~~"
Xiong Da and Xiong Er nodded in agreement from the side.
"Alright then!"
Fennekin stopped asking further and caught up to the loaded group heading Home.
(End of Chapter)