(Translator: I have exams and can't continue to upload five chapters every day, but I also don't want to leave and come after the last exam, so I decided to publish all five chapters at once since it will take me significantly less time.)
After the smoke and dust cleared, both Pokémon lay unconscious on the Ground.
Recalling Aggron into its Poké Ball, Steven Stone said with a serious expression, "Your progress is beyond my imagination."
To be honest, it's beyond my own imagination too.
Then, both released their last Pokémon. Siebold's was his Starter Pokémon, Blastoise, and Steven Stone's was his Ace Pokémon, Metagross.
Siebold's Blastoise had a calm demeanor, standing there with its aura contained. Even knowing its opponent was very powerful, its gaze remained calm and unwavering. Looking at the shell on its back, which was full of scars, it was clear this was a Pokémon that had been through countless battles.
Steven Stone's Metagross had a much sharper aura. When its heavy body landed, it smashed a Giant Pit into the Ground, and its gaze towards Blastoise was taunting.
Metagross and Blastoise had battled before, and each time Blastoise had lost.
If it were in the past, Blastoise's heart would have felt a slight stir when facing Metagross's taunt. But ever since going to Fangxing Mountain, it had seen too many powerful Pokémon and taken too many hits, deeply realizing the truth that there are always people stronger than you, and Pokémon stronger than other Pokémon.
Losing a battle? What's the big deal? I lose often, I'm used to it.
So, facing Metagross, Blastoise's stance was as stable as an old dog... ah, no... stable as an old turtle.
Siebold took something out of his pocket and threw it to Blastoise. Blastoise knew what it was and reached out to catch it.
"Metagross, Agility, Meteor Mash!"
Steven Stone was the first to have Metagross launch an attack.
"Meta~"
Metagross slammed its four claws heavily onto the Ground. The next second, it turned into a streak of light and charged towards Blastoise, its two front claws emitting dazzling silver radiance, as brilliant as a comet.
"Blastoise, continuous Water Pulse, let Metagross taste the appetizer!"
Siebold waved his hand, and the two cannons on Blastoise's back continuously shot out Water Pulse.
Metagross dodged left and right in the Sky while continuing its charge. Even when hit by Water Pulse, it only slowed down slightly, its attacking momentum not weakening at all.
Seeing this, Siebold instructed Blastoise, "In that case, let's taste the main course early. Blastoise, Skull Bash!"
Originally, Siebold felt more or less uneasy facing Steven Stone again, but upon seeing Blastoise's calm and composed face, his heart miraculously settled down.
Blastoise suddenly retracted its head and limbs into its shell, allowing Metagross to knock it flying with Meteor Mash. Once it reached High Altitude, it suddenly extended its head and limbs again, turning into a streak of light and crashing into Metagross.
"Metagross, Zen Headbutt!"
"Meta~"
Hearing the command, Metagross wrapped its entire body in psychic power and crashed into the charging Blastoise.
Boom!!!
The two Pokémon collided, and due to the powerful impact, they were both sent flying backward.
Judging from the expressions on the two Pokémon's faces, that exchange was painful for both of them. But Siebold and Steven Stone also saw that Blastoise was at a disadvantage.
Siebold gave a wry smile and said, "It seems winning against you is still not that simple."
However, Steven Stone knew very well that although Blastoise was at a disadvantage just now, it didn't suffer much loss. Compared to before, its progress was terrifying.
At this moment, Steven Stone was filled with curiosity. What kind of training had Siebold undergone? Why was his progress speed so terrifying? Or had he received guidance from a master?
While Steven Stone was deep in thought, Siebold suddenly gripped the tie on his chest, which was adorned with a crystal.
"In that case, it's time for the real main course! Artistic cuisine, begin! Blastoise, Mega Evolution!"
As Siebold's words fell, the crystal in his hand and Blastoise on the field simultaneously erupted with dazzling radiance. When the radiance dissipated, Blastoise appeared on the field in a brand new form.
The shell on its back became thicker, and the two cannons on its back transformed into a single giant cannon with a larger caliber. At the same time, it also gained a cannon on each of its arms.
Looking at the transformed Blastoise, Steven Stone said in surprise, "Is this Mega Evolution?"
Siebold nodded and said, "That's right!"
Looking at the shining Key Stone on Siebold's chest, Steven Stone showed an envious expression. He had actually started looking for a Key Stone and a Mega Stone a long time ago, but both were hard to come by, and he hadn't found either yet.
Rare stones were his favorite things, so he naturally loved Mega Stone and Key Stone even more.
"In that case, let me witness the charm of Mega Evolution! Metagross, Zen Headbutt!"
"Meta!"
Following Steven Stone's command, Metagross, wrapped in powerful psychic power, charged towards Blastoise.
"Blastoise, let Metagross taste this brand new cuisine! Dark Pulse!"
"Kame~"
Blastoise responded, and the giant cannon on its back and the cannons on its arms continuously shot out black energy waves, sweeping across the field.
After Mega Evolution, Blastoise's Ability becomes Mega Launcher, which increases the Power of Pulse and Aura-based moves by 50%.
The dense Dark Pulse swept through the air. Even though Metagross had used Agility multiple times to increase its speed, breaking through this dense defensive line was still not easy.
Siebold was already used to his Blastoise being able to use moves so smoothly. Needless to say, it must be Bai Feng's doing again.
That guy was too terrifying. How did he do it? At this moment, Siebold suddenly became curious about how strong Bai Feng's strength was now!
Aside from on the telephone, he hadn't seen Bai Feng in a long time.
Boom!!!
Blastoise's Dark Pulse was too dense. Metagross ultimately failed to break through and was finally hit head-on by one of them, forcing it to retreat from Blastoise's attack range.
Dark type moves counter Psychic type Metagross. After taking a hit, Metagross felt very uncomfortable.
"As expected of Mega Evolution, it's truly amazing!" Steven Stone said with emotion and envy.
Blastoise: No, no, no, Mega Evolution isn't as amazing as you think. I'm this strong just because I've taken more hits.
Blastoise's daily training at Bai Feng's place was receiving fire from the Clawitzer.
The Clawitzer's Ability, like Mega Evolved Blastoise, is Mega Launcher. They are very good at using Pulse-based moves. So, Blastoise had to battle seven Clawitzer every day, taking on Water Pulse, Dark Pulse, Dragon Pulse, Aura Sphere... Anyway, it had to navigate through a dense "barrage of attacks" daily.
Its ability to launch Pulse-based moves so skillfully was not only because its internal energy was becoming purer and its move usage smoother, but also because it was trained through battling the Clawitzer Tribe.
If you don't push yourself, you'll never know your limits. Blastoise, alone, battling seven opponents every day, couldn't help but get trained.
Getting hit hurts!
Seeing that close-range attack wouldn't work, Steven Stone pondered for a moment and said to Metagross, "Metagross, Rock Tomb!"
"Meta~"
Metagross flew into the Sky, its four metal claws simultaneously aimed at Blastoise. Suddenly, a circle of huge rocks appeared in the Sky and smashed down towards Blastoise.
"Blastoise, continue Dark Pulse!"
As Blastoise swept out Dark Pulse again, that circle of rocks was instantly shattered into powder.
"It didn't work..."
Steven Stone looked disappointed. "Metagross, Earthquake!"
"Meta!"
Metagross used psychic power to control itself and slammed down onto the Ground. Immediately, The Earth trembled violently, and a powerful shockwave surged towards Blastoise.
Earthquake has a very wide attack range, covering almost the entire field. Blastoise couldn't fly, so it naturally couldn't avoid the attack by dodging.
"Blastoise, Withdraw!"
As Siebold's words fell, Blastoise retracted its head and limbs, leaving only its shell exposed.
Just as the shockwave from Earthquake was about to hit Blastoise, a layer of muddy water suddenly wrapped around Blastoise's shell.
Water mixed with soft mud has a very strong cushioning effect. When the Earthquake shockwave hit the mud, more than half of the force was instantly dissipated.
Siebold looked puzzled. When did my Blastoise learn Muddy Water?
Actually, Blastoise learned Muddy Water from Calyrex's Goodra. Just now, while feeling The Earth tremble inside its shell, it somehow suddenly remembered the Goodra it had battled.
Goodra had a unique defense capability because its entire body was covered in slippery mucus. So, Blastoise thought of using the Muddy Water move to imitate Goodra's special body surface.
It must be said that excellent Pokémon making friends with excellent Pokémon can indeed cause special chemical reactions.
Under the double protection of Withdraw and Muddy Water, Blastoise wasn't completely unharmed, but at least it didn't suffer a fatal injury.
Siebold and Steven Stone almost instantly understood the principle behind it and couldn't help but marvel at Blastoise's cleverness.
In a Pokémon battle, a Pokémon strictly following its Pokémon Trainer's command, having a mutual understanding with its Pokémon Trainer, and the Pokémon's own initiative are all very important.
When the Earthquake attack ended, the Muddy Water covering Blastoise suddenly turned into a torrent surging towards Metagross. Seeing this, Metagross quickly used psychic power to control itself and fly into the Sky.
However, at this moment, Siebold shouted, "Blastoise, Shell Smash, Skull Bash!"
Blastoise, which had been retracted into its shell, suddenly extended its head and limbs. Radiance flashed across its body, and it immediately turned into a streak of light charging towards Metagross.
The Shell Smash move significantly boosts the user's Attack, Special Attack, and Speed while lowering Defense and Special Defense.
Siebold was planning to go all out!
"Metagross! Zen Headbutt!"
Under Steven Stone's command, Blastoise and Metagross collided. The powerful impact created rolling shockwaves. Siebold and Steven Stone subconsciously shielded their faces with their hands.
"Meta~"
"Kame~"
As the thuds of two heavy bodies falling to the Ground echoed, Siebold and Steven Stone opened their eyes simultaneously. At this moment, Blastoise and Metagross stood back to back, motionless.
"Meta~"
Suddenly, Metagross let out a cry of pain, then collapsed weakly onto the Ground.
Seeing this scene, Steven Stone gave a wry smile. "I didn't expect I would actually lose!"
Siebold shook his head and said, "I took advantage of Mega Evolution..." and also Bai Feng's advantage.
But Siebold wouldn't say the latter part out loud.
Regardless, he had truly won against Steven Stone this time. This was something worth celebrating!
At this moment, bursts of warm applause suddenly rang out from the surroundings. It turned out that their intense battle had unknowingly attracted many onlookers. Some people even held up their mobile phones to record the battle process.
Steven Stone didn't want to be seen by too many people. He was considered a Star Trainer in the Hoenn region and could easily attract a crowd. So, he quickly recalled Metagross and said to Siebold:
"Let's find somewhere else to talk."
Siebold nodded, then also recalled Blastoise, which had reverted from its Mega Evolution.
The two avoided the crowd and found a deserted corner in the Pokémon Center to sit and chat. The main topic of conversation was naturally the battle they just had.
Steven Stone was very curious about how Siebold had made such great progress in such a short time. This kind of question wasn't really appropriate to ask, but Steven Stone was too curious and couldn't help himself.
Hearing Steven Stone's question, Siebold said with an unnatural expression, "To be honest, it's a bit shameful to say, but I, the Pokémon Trainer, am not the main reason for my Pokémon's rapid progress."
"Hmm?" This made Steven Stone even more curious. "Then what is the reason?"
"It's like this, I have a friend, and he has a Pokémon storage service there..."
Siebold remembered Bai Feng saying to introduce his service to more excellent Pokémon Trainer, so he didn't hide it from Steven Stone and told him all the benefits of Bai Feng's Pokémon storage service.
Steven Stone listened with a look of shock. "Is it really as amazing as you say?"
"Didn't you just experience it? Why would I lie to you?" Siebold said.
Steven Stone immediately became excited. "Quick, quickly introduce your friend to me!"
...
Bai Feng was at Home, tasting the dessert that Hatterene had newly researched. Last night, the jar of grassland goat milk was knocked over by Dragonair, so they didn't get to eat dessert in the end. Thus, Hatterene made up for it today.
Suddenly, his mobile phone rang. Bai Feng took it out and saw that it was a message from Siebold. He originally thought Siebold was sending a Pokémon back, but the content of the message was:
"Bai Feng, how about I introduce you to a client?"
"What kind of client?"
Bai Feng replied to Siebold with a message.
"Do you know Steven Stone? The Young Master of Devon Corporation. I told him about your Pokémon storage service, and he wants to join too!"
Seeing this message, Bai Feng's eyes lit up.
"Really? Please introduce me! Please introduce me!"
"Alright, I'll invite him into your client chat group. You can communicate with him yourself!"
"Okay, thank you very much! (heart emoji)"
Sure enough, a notification sound indicating a new Member joining rang out in Bai Feng's little partner chat group shortly after.
"Stone Weirdo joined the chat group."
Bai Feng quickly sent a welcome emoji in the group.
Steven Stone also very politely greeted everyone.
"Hello everyone, I'm Steven Stone. Please take care of me from now on."
Soon after, the other Members in the group began to speak, expressing their welcome.
(End of Chapter)
Chapter 277: Pulling Ash and Running
Bai Feng's group chat was usually quite lively. Its members were all famous Genius Trainers, and since they had the opportunity to meet in a group chat, they naturally exchanged experiences frequently.
Steven Stone quickly became familiar with the other members of the group.
Besides Bai Feng, the group owner, the more active members included Lance, Calyrex, Cynthia, Siebold, and also Huacai and Caitlin, who didn't even deposit their Pokémon.
Relatively speaking, Lysandre, who wasn't a professional Pokémon Trainer, was less active, and Sabrina had become completely invisible.
After chatting for a while, Steven Stone began consulting Bai Feng about the Pokémon Storage Service. Bai Feng answered in detail and once again sent the link for the deposit service to the group chat.
Steven Stone was decisive in his actions. After reviewing the procedure and finding no issues, he immediately processed it. Soon after, Bai Feng received the money Steven Stone transferred and the Pokémon he sent over.
Steven Stone sent a total of five Pokémon: one Aggron, two Metang, one Forretress, and one Steelix.
Perhaps with Siebold's example preceding him, Steven Stone trusted Bai Feng greatly.
Siebold, on the other hand, didn't send his Blastoise and Gyarados back. Instead, he sent over a Starmie, a Kingdra, a Vaporeon, and a Greninja.
Including the Clawitzer he already had there, he now had five Pokémon deposited with Bai Feng.
More than a month passed in the blink of an eye. Steven Stone's Pokémon and Siebold's newly arrived Pokémon had adapted to Fangxing Mountain. They underwent rigorous training every day, and their strength grew at a visible speed.
One day, Bai Feng suddenly received a message from Sabrina. The message was simple but revealed a very important matter.
Team Rocket was going to the Sevii Islands to catch an Articuno and establish a new secret Base there.
The Sevii Islands are a group of islands south of the Kanto region, consisting of seven main large islands, located between the Orange Islands and the Kanto mainland.
It is said that Lorelei, the Ice-type Elite Four of the Kanto League, is from the Sevii Islands.
Lorelei is currently the youngest member of the Kanto Elite Four, having only recently taken office. She became the new Elite Four after the previous Fire-type Elite Four, Blaine, retired.
Upon learning this news, Bai Feng immediately secretly contacted Lance and told him the news.
Lance was currently working as a Search Officer in the Kanto League to gain experience. He was very excited upon hearing the news. Although he was a bit confused about how Bai Feng, being in the Kalos Region, knew this secret message, he didn't ask further out of trust for Bai Feng.
Lance knew that Bai Feng was Red's Brother. Many people from the Dragon Tamer Clan held positions in the Johto League and Kanto League, and Red hadn't hidden his bond with Bai Feng. Therefore, those in the Kanto League and Johto League who were well-informed almost all knew that Red's Brother had been found, named Bai Feng, and that he had once gone to Mt. Silver to save Red, defeated the King of Silver Mountain, and was a very powerful Pokémon Trainer.
Lance theorized that Bai Feng might have heard something from his Brother. Although Red was now retired, he was still the strongest Trainer in the League, so having some means was quite reasonable, right?
Regardless, Lance was excitedly preparing to earn merit. Before setting off, he also found Lorelei to go with him. As a native of the Sevii Islands, having her accompany him would inevitably greatly increase the probability of success.
In addition, Lance also asked Bai Feng to send his two Dragonair back.
What shocked Lance was that after his two Dragonair returned to his side, as soon as they came out of their Poké Balls, their entire bodies emitted the light of evolution.
Lance: They evolved so quickly? They were still quite a ways off from evolving based on their previous accumulation!
At that moment, Lance's trust in Fangxing Mountain's service quality reached its peak!
Meanwhile, Sabrina, who was highly valued by Sakaki in Team Rocket, finally managed to contact Koga, the Gym Leader of Fuchsia Gym, and successfully recruited him, forming an alliance with Lt. Surge and Koga. The three of them covered for each other and helped each other, having already formed a secret force that could not be underestimated.
While Lance and Sabrina were busily working on Team Rocket matters, Bai Feng and Bai Ye arrived at Biyi City Airport feeling completely relaxed. Today, they were here to pick someone up.
After an unknown amount of time, an aircraft slowly landed. When the cabin door opened, a little boy holding a Pikachu walked out and waved at Bai Feng from afar.
"Uncle! I'm here!"
"Pika~ Pika~" Bai Feng, we're here!
Following closely behind the little boy was a couple. The wife affectionately held her husband's arm, while the husband's face was full of smiles.
This family of four was naturally Red, Delia, Ash Ketchum, and Pikachu.
Pikachu quickly ran down the stairs along the railing and was the first to leap into Bai Feng's arms. Bai Feng gently scratched his chin.
"Pika~ Chu~~~"
Pikachu comfortably narrowed his eyes.
Ash Ketchum then ran over as well. Bai Feng quickly caught him and lifted him up to prevent him from being swept away by the crowded people, while Pikachu took the opportunity to climb from Bai Feng's arms onto his shoulder.
Red walked over and said with a smile, "As expected of a big city, there are so many people."
Bai Feng said with a slight hint of pride, "Our Biyi City is a famous tourist city after all, so it's normal to have a lot of people."
Listening to Bai Feng's proud tone, Red felt a little jealous. If not for the accident, Bai Feng should be a resident of the Kanto region now and should be living with them in Pallet Town. Biyi City wouldn't even be a factor.
Delia said expectantly, "This isn't the place to talk. Let's hurry to Bai Feng's Home. I've heard you mention it so many times, I've wanted to see it for a long time."
"Right, let's go quickly! My car is parked not far away!"
Saying this, Bai Feng led the family of four to his car, motioned for everyone to get in, and the driver was naturally our Mr. Machamp.
After everyone was seated, the car started and headed towards Biyi City East District.
Sitting in the luxury car, Red said, "This car of yours is nice, and it's well-maintained!"
Hearing Red's words, Mr. Machamp unconsciously puffed out his chest, his face full of pride. It was usually the one who maintained the car.
And Bai Feng pretended to be modest and said, "It's just average, just for getting around."
His words made Red and Delia burst into laughter. Only Ash Ketchum didn't know what "Versailles" meant. After looking at his Dad and then his Mom, he quietly asked Red:
"Dad, is Uncle's car very average? Then why doesn't Uncle buy a better one? Didn't Uncle say he was very rich before? Was he bragging?"
"Hahaha~~~" Ash Ketchum's words made Red laugh so hard he was doubled over. "Yes, yes, yes, your Uncle was just bragging, he's actually a pauper!"
Although Ash Ketchum deliberately spoke quietly, Delia, Bai Feng, and Bai Ye all heard him. So, Delia and Bai Ye unkindly joined Red in laughing.
Only Bai Feng said with a wry smile, "Ash Ketchum, you little rascal..."
Pikachu was very naive and thought Red's words were true. So, he quickly jumped off Ash Ketchum's lap and darted into Bai Feng's arms in the passenger seat, patting Bai Feng's chest with his little hand, seriously comforting him.
"Pika~ Pika~ Pika" Bai Feng, don't be afraid. When Ash Ketchum and I have money in the future, we'll definitely take care of you in your old age.
Bai Feng pinched Pikachu's chubby little face and said exasperatedly, "Who wants you guys to take care of them in their old age!"
Thus, laughter echoed through the carriage once again.
Before going to Fangxing Mountain, Red and Delia first visited the Blue Bird Orphanage. They brought many gifts for the children and Director Meili at the Orphanage.
Everyone at the Blue Bird Orphanage had taken good care of Bai Feng when he was homeless, so Red was very grateful to them.
Director Meili and the children had actually wanted to meet Bai Feng's blood relatives for a long time, especially Xiao Limo and the other younger ones. Perhaps they had watched too many melodramatic TV dramas, as they were even worried that Brother Bai Feng's relatives would be mean to him, or even abuse him.
In Xiao Limo's fantasy, Bai Feng was a kindhearted poor little thing. The family business he had worked so hard to build was stolen by his wicked Brother and Sister-in-law, and from then on, he could only pitifully live in a simple, dilapidated Warehouse, living a life where he couldn't eat enough or dress warmly.
If she and Xiao Huang hadn't been whispering in a corner and happened to be overheard by Bai Feng, who came looking for them, Bai Feng really wouldn't have known that the two little ones had such rich imaginations.
However, the reality was the opposite. The meeting was very pleasant. Limo and Xiao Huang were almost instantly won over by the gentle Red and Delia and their gifts, especially Xiao Huang, who kept calling out "Uncle Red," "Aunt Delia," and "Brother Ash Ketchum" in the sweetest voice.
After leaving the Blue Bird Orphanage, the group traveled by car towards Fangxing Mountain. At this time, the fruit trees on Fangxing Mountain were in full bloom across a large Area, turning the entire Mountain into a Sea of Flowers.
Eldegoss and Gossifleur shuttled through the Sea of Flowers, diligently pollinating the fruit trees.
Red looked out the Window Side through the car window and couldn't stop praising, "This place is really nice. It seems you've managed it very well."
Delia also said, "Yes, it's so beautiful!"
Ash Ketchum's eyes sparkled as he watched the Gossifleur and Eldegoss flying in the Sky. "Uncle, what kind of Pokémon are those?"
Bai Feng smiled and explained to him, "The ones with red hair are Gossifleur, and the ones with white hair are Eldegoss, the evolution of Gossifleur. They are usually responsible for pollinating the fruit trees and making fertilizer."
Just then, a Gossifleur noticed Bai Feng's car and suddenly flew out of the Orchard, landing by the Window Side to greet the people in the car, and its gaze met Ash Ketchum's.
"Cotton~ Cotton~" Hello!
"Gossifleur!"
Ash Ketchum exclaimed, but as the car quickly drove past, Ash Ketchum didn't have time to talk to the Gossifleur, and it was left behind.
"Oh no, that's too bad!"
"Yarok~ Yarok~"
Just then, a flock of Talonflame flew past in the Sky, accompanied by two conspicuous Corviknight.
Ash Ketchum exclaimed again.
Without waiting for Ash Ketchum to ask, Bai Feng proactively introduced them, "Those are Talonflame and Corviknight. They are usually responsible for patrolling the Mountain and protecting the Orchard's safety."
Ash Ketchum stared at the gradually receding Talonflame and Corviknight, muttering repeatedly, "So majestic! So majestic!"
Bai Feng's Talonflame were well-fed and received sufficient training, so their size was much larger than average Talonflame, making them indeed look very majestic.
Along the way, Ash Ketchum saw a family of Diggersby carrying things, Leavanny and Liepard pruning fruit trees, Gyarados and Clawitzer lining up to water the fruit trees, and a family of Pangoro fertilizing the fruit trees... Bai Feng patiently introduced him to each type of Pokémon and what they did in the Orchard. Ash Ketchum listened with great interest, his eyes shining.
Soon, the car reached the Mountain top. Lopunny and Hatterene had already received the signal from the Talonflame and were standing at the entrance to welcome Bai Feng and Ash Ketchum's family.
"Lopunny, Hatterene, I'm back!" After getting out of the car, Bai Feng greeted the two Pokémon and introduced them to Red and Delia, "Brother, Sister-in-law, these are Lopunny and Hatterene, my stewards. Sister-in-law has met Lopunny before."
When Bai Feng went to the Kanto region for the Summer Camp, Lopunny accompanied him and even sparred with Delia in culinary skill.
"Hatterene, hello! Lopunny, we meet again!" Delia greeted the two Pokémon.
"Hello, thank you for taking care of Bai Feng," Red said to the two Pokémon.
"Miru~"
"Rim~"
Lopunny and Hatterene also politely greeted the couple and invited them into the house.
At this moment, Ash Ketchum's attention was already drawn to the Pokémon.
In the Fairy Flower Field not far away, two little butts were wiggling at the edge of the Flower Field, their fluffy tails twitching. Their heads were buried in a flower patch, and Ash and Pikachu didn't know what they were doing.
Ash Ketchum and Pikachu curiously walked over and poked one little butt each.
"Kuma~ Kuma~"
"Kuma~ Kuma~"
The owners of the two butts were tickled, and their little butts wiggled even more happily.
"Pipi~"
"Pipi~"
Suddenly, two Cleffa burst out of the flower patch, laughing heartily. The owners of the two butts also suddenly pulled their heads out of the flower patch.
It was none other than the Kubfu siblings! It turned out they were playing hide-and-seek with the Cleffa!
Ash Ketchum and Pikachu were standing behind the Kubfu siblings. When they moved, they immediately knocked the two of them onto the Ground.
Who are you?
Just then, two Florges descended from the Sky, pulling several Fletchinder with Vine Whip. When they saw the Flower Field made messy by the Cleffa and Kubfu siblings, they were instantly filled with rage.
"Florges!" It's you again!
"Florges!" You little brats!
"Pipi~" We've been found, run!
"Kuma~" Run, run!
...
The two Cleffa and the Kubfu siblings took off running, and subconsciously pulled Ash Ketchum and Pikachu along with them.
Usually, the four Pancham siblings also played with them, but they were working today, so the Kubfu siblings subconsciously mistook Ash Ketchum and Pikachu for them.
"Ash Ketchum, don't run off!" Delia shouted at Ash Ketchum's retreating back.
Bai Feng said with a smile, "Let him go play. He'll be safe here."
(end of chapter)
**Chapter 278: Soaked Through**
Watching Ash Ketchum being pulled away, Bai Feng led Red and Delia into the house.
"Brother, Sister-in-law, please sit."
Bai Feng enthusiastically invited the couple to sit down. Lopunny then served them tea and snacks.
Red looked around the house. Although Bai Feng's place didn't have luxurious decorations, it was spotlessly clean and arranged with exquisite warmth. For instance, the flowers on the windowsill, clearly just replaced today, still had sparkling water droplets hanging on their petals.
"Seeing you're doing well, I feel relieved," Red said with satisfaction. Although he had always heard Bai Feng say he was doing very well, he couldn't be completely at ease without seeing it for himself.
Having strength and financial resources didn't mean one could take good care of themselves.
But clearly, his worries were unnecessary. Bai Feng himself might not be able to take good care of himself, but the Pokémon in his home were very thoughtful and capable.
"Of course. I lack nothing, so naturally, I wouldn't mistreat myself." Bai Feng smiled, then pointed to the tea and snacks in front of Red and Delia. "Quickly try these pastries. They were made by Lopunny and Hatterene using ingredients from my orchard. I guarantee they're so delicious they'll make your tongue fall off."
"Is that so? Then I must give them a good try." Red found it amusing that Bai Feng was so confident. He picked up a pastry and took a bite.
The moment the pastry entered his mouth, a rich and unique milky aroma exploded in his mouth. A fresh fruity aroma lingered at his nose. The feeling was like a warm spring breeze blowing in his face, unforgettable for a long time.
They were indeed very delicious!
Besides the excellent pastry-making skill, the special ingredients were also an important reason for the pastries being so tasty.
Bai Feng had sent berries to Hanako's House before, so Red knew that the berries Bai Feng cultivated were very delicious.
Seeing her husband's face full of enjoyment, Delia smiled and said, "I'll try some too. It's been a while since I had food made by Lopunny, I really miss it."
As the pastry entered her mouth, Delia's face showed the same expression of enjoyment as Red's.
"It feels like Lopunny's skill has improved again. I must ask it for tips!"
Delia was a standard housewife. Because Red earned enough money for their family to live a wealthy life, she didn't need to go out to work. In her leisure time, she naturally needed hobbies, and cooking was one of them.
"Oh, right!" Just then, Delia seemed to suddenly remember something. She pulled a Poké Ball from her pocket. With a flash of light, a Chansey appeared before the three of them.
"I brought Chansey too!"
"Lucky~"
As soon as Chansey came out, it immediately squinted its eyes and greeted Bai Feng, Bai Ye, and Lopunny, and gave Bai Feng a hug.
This Chansey was the one Bai Feng had left at Hanako's House.
"Chansey, long time no see!"
Bai Feng, Bai Ye, and Lopunny were also very happy that Chansey could come and greeted it with smiles.
"Oh, there's more!"
Saying that, Delia rummaged through her portable backpack. This backpack was a space backpack, with a large space inside, capable of holding many things. The luggage for Delia's family of three was basically all packed inside.
Delia's nature was a bit scatterbrained, and the backpack was full of things and messy, so it took her a while to find what she was looking for.
She pulled out white egg after egg, about the size of ostrich eggs, and said as she took them out, "I heard we were coming to see you, so Chansey saved all the eggs it produced recently and specifically told me to bring them for you to taste!"
Delia pulled out over ten eggs in a row, arranging them neatly on the table.
The Chansey at Hanako's House could only produce one egg per day. To save up these ten eggs, it had started preparing a long time ago.
"Lucky~lucky~"
Hearing Delia tell Bai Feng and the others this, Chansey showed a shy smile.
Bai Feng was touched and stroked the top of Chansey's head. "Chansey, thank you."
"Lucky~"
Touched by Bai Feng, Chansey became even more shy.
"Let's use these eggs for dinner tonight. We can't waste Chansey's kind intention!" Bai Feng used Psychic to lift the eggs and walked towards the kitchen.
"Okay! Then tonight, Lopunny, Hatterene, Chansey, and I will show you what we can do!" Delia said and followed Bai Feng into the kitchen.
It was already evening, and Delia immediately got busy in the kitchen with Lopunny, Hatterene, and Chansey.
Bai Feng originally said he would help too, but Hatterene still remembered the terrible state of the kitchen that night and quickly pushed the hindering Bai Feng out.
"Rim~ Rim~" Don't cause trouble!
Hatterene said with a stern face.
"Alright!" Bai Feng spread his hands and smiled wryly.
Helpless, he had no choice but to go to the living room and chat with Red.
On the other side, Ash Ketchum and Pikachu were dragged into the Fruit Tree Forest by the Kubfu siblings and Cleffa. They didn't stop until they couldn't see Florges anymore, then they stopped, panting, and collapsed onto the grassland one by one.
"Huff huff~~" After taking two deep breaths, Ash Ketchum asked confusedly, "Was that Pokémon scary just now? Why did you run?"
Hearing Ash Ketchum's voice, the Kubfu siblings and Cleffa were startled. They shivered and huddled together, looking up and down at this stranger. Only then did they realize they had grabbed the wrong person.
Who is this?
"Hello, I'm Ash Ketchum!" Ash Ketchum knelt in front of the little ones and gave his introduction. "This is my partner, Pikachu!" Saying that, he picked up Pikachu and introduced him.
"Pika~ Pika~"
Pikachu waved and greeted the Kubfu siblings and the two Cleffa.
Oh, so you're Ash Ketchum!
After hearing Ash Ketchum's introduction, the Kubfu siblings relaxed. They had heard Bai Feng mention Ash Ketchum's family and knew they were coming to visit.
Ash Ketchum easily gained the affection of Pokémon, and soon he became familiar with the four little ones. Then they started discussing Florges again.
In the description of the Kubfu and Cleffa, Florges was a fierce and terrifying wicked old woman Pokémon who loved to spank young ones' behinds, making them swell for days.
Ash Ketchum couldn't understand what the Kubfu and Cleffa were saying at all, but he always looked like he understood, nodding seriously.
Just then, a Chatot flew over and landed on Ash Ketchum's head. "Don't listen to these little brats. They mess up Florges's flower field every day, how can Florges not be angry? Florges is usually very gentle!"
Ash Ketchum subconsciously scratched his head, but missed, because Chatot had already flapped its wings and flown to a branch on the opposite tree and stood there.
Seeing another Pokémon he hadn't seen before, Ash Ketchum's eyes immediately lit up. "Is Florges the Pokémon that looks like a beautiful big sister?"
"That's right." Chatot nodded, then pointed at the Kubfu and the others. "Everyone likes Florges, except for these naughty troublemakers!"
Hearing this, the Kubfu and the others looked left and right, pretending they didn't know what Chatot was talking about.
Just then, Ash Ketchum suddenly reacted. He sprang up from the grassland with a whoosh, ran quickly to the base of the tree, and looked up at Chatot with sparkling eyes.
"You can talk! You can talk!"
Chatot proudly lifted its chin. "What's so great about talking? I can read too!"
"Wow!!!" Ash Ketchum exclaimed in surprise, clapping his hands as he did so. "Amazing, amazing!"
"Pika~ Pika~"
Pikachu also clapped along. It also really wanted to be able to talk so it could communicate with Ash Ketchum.
"Hmph hmph~~~ So inexperienced!" Seeing Ash Ketchum and Pikachu's adoring gaze, Chatot became even more smug.
Ash Ketchum wanted to talk to Chatot more, but suddenly a loud boom came from a distance.
"What's that sound?" Ash Ketchum asked.
"It should be the sound of a Pokémon battle," Chatot replied.
"The sound of a Pokémon battle?" Hearing this, Ash Ketchum immediately got excited. He instantly hugged Pikachu and ran in the direction the sound came from.
"Hey hey~~~ Where are you going? Come back!" Chatot wanted to call out to Ash Ketchum, but Ash Ketchum only wanted to see a Pokémon battle now, so he wouldn't listen to it.
The Kubfu siblings and the two Cleffa also followed Ash Ketchum and chased after him.
Soon, Ash Ketchum arrived at the lakeside by the reservoir at the Mountain base of Fangxing Mountain and saw two Pokémon battling. One was floating on the lake surface, and the other was standing by the lakeside.
The one floating on the lake surface was a human-like Pokémon with purple skin and a long tail trailing behind it. Its face was cold, but every movement exuded a powerful aura.
Standing by the lakeside was a Pokémon adorned with pink diamonds all over its body. It was like a noble royal princess, but its face was serious.
"It's a new Pokémon!"
Ash Ketchum exclaimed, his eyes wide.
Chatot landed beside him and introduced them. "The one above the lake surface is Mewtwo, and the one by the lakeside is Diancie. They are both Legendary Pokémon, and each one is very powerful."
Hearing Chatot's words, Ash Ketchum and Pikachu simultaneously opened their little mouths wide.
"Are they both Uncle's Pokémon?" Ash Ketchum asked.
"Uncle? You mean Bai Feng?"
"Uh-huh~" Ash Ketchum nodded repeatedly.
"That's right, they are both Bai Feng's Pokémon!"
"Uncle is so amazing!"
Ash Ketchum's eyes were full of stars as he looked at Mewtwo and Diancie who were battling.
Mewtwo waved its hands, and transparent blades appeared out of thin air, cutting across the lake surface and rapidly slicing towards Diancie.
Diancie waved its hands, and instantly two long swords made of diamond appeared in its hands. The swords flashed with cold radiance as Diancie swung them. In an instant, all the Psychic Blades were shattered.
"So... so amazing!"
Ash Ketchum watched, dumbfounded.
Pikachu also covered its mouth with its little hands in surprise.
Next, a wave of light purple energy rippled out from Mewtwo's body, and at the same time, a silver full moon appeared behind Diancie.
Scattered points of light poured down from the silver moon behind Diancie, gathering in Diancie's palm, finally turning into a silver light pillar.
Boom!
The silver light pillar was shot out by Diancie and collided with the impact wave emanating from Mewtwo. The powerful impact force stirred up huge waves on the lake surface. Vaporeon, Gyarados, Clawitzer, and others hiding in the depths of the reservoir were swept up by the waves and uncontrollably surged towards the lakeside.
A wave of water slapped towards Ash Ketchum and the others head-on, instantly soaking them through.
Time passed minute by minute. Delia and Lopunny had already prepared dinner.
As Bai Feng carried the dishes to the table, he said to Bai Ye, "Mother, could you please go find Ash Ketchum and bring him back for dinner?"
"Gardevoir~"
Bai Ye nodded, and in the next second, disappeared from the original spot.
When Bai Ye returned, it was carrying the completely wet Ash Ketchum and Pikachu in its hands, and hugging the equally wet Kubfu siblings around its waist.
With a flash of light on Bai Ye's body, the little ones all covered their behinds and fell onto the ground.
"Where did you go? How did you get like this?" Bai Feng walked over, picked up each of the little ones, and asked.
"Uncle, Uncle!" Ash Ketchum jumped up and down excitedly, water droplets still dripping from his body. "It was amazing, amazing!"
What was amazing? Bai Feng was confused by Ash Ketchum's words.
Just then, the figures of Mewtwo and Diancie appeared in the house.
Seeing Diancie, Red showed surprise. "This is... Diancie?"
"Brother, you know Diancie too?" Bai Feng asked in surprise.
Red nodded. "I came to the Kalos Region on a task before and heard a legend about Diancie from a Scholar. I didn't expect to have the honor of seeing the real Diancie today."
"Hello, Bai Feng's Brother, and Bai Feng's Brother's wife."
Diancie greeted Red and Delia very politely.
"Oh my~~ How polite." Delia looked at Diancie happily. "It's just the address is a bit strange. You can just call us Red and Delia. We're all family, no need for such formal addresses."
"Okay, Red, Delia!"
Diancie said obediently.
"So cute." Delia's maternal instincts kicked in, and she happily pulled Diancie aside to chat.
Mewtwo and Red had already met at Mt. Silver. Coupled with its taciturn nature, it simply nodded to Red as a greeting.
From Mewtwo, Bai Feng and the others learned the reason why Ash Ketchum and the others were soaked through, and why he kept shouting "It was amazing".
"Come on, I'll take you to wash up. It wouldn't be good if you caught a cold!" Bai Feng pulled Ash Ketchum and also called out to Pikachu and the Kubfu siblings.
Biyi City is like spring year-round. It's warm during the day, but it gets a bit cool at night.
Just like that, the four little ones were pulled into the bathroom by Bai Feng.
Bai Feng's bathroom was very large and had a spacious bath built inside, so there was no worry about not fitting everyone.
After filling the water pool with warm water, Bai Feng handed a towel to Ash Ketchum, who was already stripped naked, and said, "Ash Ketchum, you can handle washing Pikachu, right?"
Ash Ketchum took the towel, gave Bai Feng a strange salute, and said playfully, "Task accomplished, guaranteed!"
After saying that, he hugged Pikachu and leaped into the bath, splashing water everywhere. Fortunately, Bai Feng blocked the water droplets with Psychic, otherwise, he would also be soaked through by now.
(End of Chapter)
Chapter 279: Awareness
"Pika~ Pika~"
The warm bathwater felt extremely comfortable to Pikachu, so it broke free from Ash Ketchum's embrace and, puffing out its belly, began swimming backstroke in the Bath Pool.
This scene reminded it of the days it lived with Kangaskhan Mother and Baby Kangaskhan. Back then, it also bathed with Kangaskhan Mother and Baby Kangaskhan like this.
It wondered how Kangaskhan Mother and Baby Kangaskhan were doing. Was Kangaskhan Mother living well? Had Baby Kangaskhan grown up?
"And you two, wash yourselves properly, or you won't get dinner today!"
Bai Feng patted the little butts of the Kubfu siblings. They had been rolling around in the Flowerbed all day and were much dirtier than Ash Ketchum and Pikachu.
"Kuma~ Kuma~"
"Kuma~ Kuma~"
Afraid of being scolded, the two little ones held hands and jumped into the Bath Pool with a "splash". They even tucked their heads under the bathwater, thinking Bai Feng wouldn't see them that way.
Bai Feng reached his hand into the Water Pool, lifted the two little ones out by their necks, and conveniently swished them around in the pool.
The two little ones were swished until they were dizzy and were lifted out again in a daze.
Bai Feng squeezed out two large dollops of body wash, applied them to the two little ones, and rubbed vigorously. Soon, they were wrapped in bubble, with only their eyes and chubby little butts exposed.
Bai Feng laughed and pinched their butts, which immediately drew their displeasure.
"Kuma~ Kuma~" Bai Feng, bad!
"Kuma~ Kuma~" Bai Feng, pervert!
(｀)=3 The two little ones covered their butts and looked at Bai Feng with faces full of accusation.
"Haha~ Haha~~ Sorry, your butts looked too good to touch."
Ash Ketchum found the Kubfu siblings' appearance amusing, so he scooped Pikachu out of the water and said, "Pikachu, let's play too!"
"Pika~ Pika~" No way!
Pikachu struggled desperately, but unfortunately, it couldn't escape the clutches of the Super True New Human. Soon, its whole body was covered in body wash, and the white bubble wrapped it like a large ball of soft, white cotton candy.
"Hahaha~~~"
Seeing its appearance, Ash Ketchum burst into laughter.
"Pipi~ Pipi~~~~"
Seeing Ash Ketchum mocking it, Pikachu suddenly covered its mouth and smirked, then violently shook its body. The bubble on its body instantly scattered, not only covering Ash Ketchum but also affecting Bai Feng.
"Pipi~ Pipi~~~"
Seeing Ash Ketchum and Bai Feng's appearance, Pikachu immediately lay on the Ground, rolling with laughter.
The Kubfu siblings exchanged glances, as if they had learned something, and also began shaking their bodies wildly, causing even more bubble to splash out.
Bai Feng wiped the bubble from his face and pretended to be angry, saying to Ash Ketchum, "Ash, these three guys are too naughty. Shouldn't we teach them a good lesson?" He specifically emphasized the words "good lesson".
"Yes, absolutely necessary!" Ash Ketchum understood and said with a deliberately stern face, but his face was round and full of baby fat, making him look not serious at all, but rather a little funny.
So Pikachu and the Kubfu siblings covered their bellies and laughed even harder.
"Pikachu!"
Ash Ketchum pounced over angrily, hugged Pikachu tightly, and rubbed his face hard against its body.
Seeing this, Bai Feng also suddenly hugged the Kubfu siblings and vigorously tickled them under their arms. The siblings begged for mercy from Bai Feng's tickling.
Finally, Pikachu couldn't stand being rubbed by Ash Ketchum anymore. Its whole body burst into golden radiance, giving everyone and every Pokémon in the Bathroom a dose of loving electrotherapy.
Mewtwo, following Delia's instructions, entered the Bathroom to bring clothes to Ash Ketchum and saw a scene of utter chaos. It was also hit squarely on the head by a large dollop of bubble.
"What are you doing?" Mewtwo asked angrily.
"N-nothing much!" Bai Feng said guiltily, looking at the dollop on Mewtwo's head.
Mewtwo touched its head, and the wet bubble immediately flowed down its face with the water.
Sensing that Mewtwo was about to get angry, Bai Feng grabbed Mewtwo's wrist and dragged it into the Water Pool.
Mewtwo didn't expect Bai Feng to "sneak attack" it and was caught off guard, being tackled by Bai Feng.
Bai Feng shouted, "Where are my little ones? Restrain this big bad guy for me!"
"Coming!"
"Pika~ Pika~"
"Kuma~"
"Kuma~"
Ash Ketchum, Pikachu, and the Kubfu siblings pounced on Mewtwo at Bai Feng's command. Mewtwo was about to use psychic power to stop everyone, but Bai Feng "shamelessly" initiated a mental power link with it at that moment.
Who is the big bad guy anyway! Mewtwo thought angrily.
Perhaps it had already gotten used to mental power link with Bai Feng, so when Bai Feng's psychic power extended towards it, it subconsciously accepted it instead of resisting or refusing.
Under the mental power link with Bai Feng, their psychic power both amplified and restrained each other, so Mewtwo's counterattack failed.
The bubble on Pikachu and the Kubfu siblings rubbed off all over Mewtwo.
"You guys!"
Mewtwo gritted its teeth, casually grabbed a handful of bubble stuck to the side of the Water Pool, and slapped it onto Bai Feng's face.
Because Bai Feng had initiated a mental power link with it, he could clearly sense its emotions. Bai Feng knew it wasn't angry, but rather a little bit... happy.
Bai Feng immediately shouted, "Ash, your Uncle is being bullied! Do you want to avenge your Uncle?"
"Yes!!!"
Ash Ketchum raised his hand and shouted.
"Pika~ Pikachu~" I want to avenge Bai Feng too!
Pikachu scrambled up to Ash Ketchum's head and shouted, but Ash Ketchum's head was covered in bubble and very slippery. As soon as its voice fell, it slipped and fell into the Water Pool with a splash.
Gurgle gurgle~~~
Pikachu blew a string of bubble in the Water Pool, wagging its tail.
By then, Ash Ketchum had covered his hands in bubble and pounced on Mewtwo. Mewtwo wanted to resist, but was hugged from behind by Bai Feng, while the Kubfu siblings also hugged its large tail.
With its tail hugged, Mewtwo couldn't maintain its balance. It had just managed to stand up a little from the Water Pool when it immediately slipped back in.
Ash Ketchum smeared all the bubble from his hands onto Mewtwo's head and face, while Bai Feng's hands went into its armpits.
Tickle, tickle!
"Hahaha~~~ Hahaha~~~"
Mewtwo finally couldn't help but burst into loud laughter. This was the first time it had laughed so unrestrainedly since its birth.
Seeing this, Bai Feng increased the strength in his hands. Opportunities for Mewtwo's emotions to show were rare!
Red, Delia, Bai Ye, and Diancie were sitting outside, waiting for Ash Ketchum and the others to finish bathing and come out for dinner. Suddenly, they heard waves of laughter and screams coming from the Bathroom.
Delia shook her head helplessly and said, "How did bathing turn into playing?"
Red also smiled and said, "Bai Feng is still a child too!"
"Shana~ Shana~" Exactly, exactly, our precious is still just a child!
Bai Ye nodded repeatedly upon hearing this.
Bai Feng and the others came out of the Bathroom after they had played enough.
Mewtwo, who had been laughing loudly in the Bathroom just moments before, immediately returned to its usual serious demeanor upon coming out. However, its face had two noticeable red blushes compared to usual.
Noticing the blush on Mewtwo's face, Bai Feng couldn't help but snicker, but he was still spotted by the sharp-eyed Mewtwo, who gave Bai Feng a "fierce" glare.
After Ash Ketchum and the others came out, they were severely lectured by Delia. Everyone was waiting outside for them to come out for dinner, but they were playing inside and forgot the time. Was there no discipline?
Bai Feng and Ash Ketchum immediately dared not speak in the face of the "fierce" Delia.
After finishing dinner, it was already late, so Bai Feng arranged rooms for Red and the others, and the whole family went to rest.
Bai Ye and the others, as usual, secretly "climbed into bed" at night.
The early morning on Fangxing Mountain began with the calls of the Talonflame. When the first ray of sunlight shone on the Mountain top, the Pokémon spontaneously and orderly began to get busy.
Ash Ketchum and Pikachu were sprawled out on the bed, sleeping soundly. At this moment, the Room door creaked open, and two small heads peeked in one after another through the gap.
It was none other than the Kubfu siblings.
"Kuma~"
"Kuma~"
Seeing that Ash Ketchum was still sleeping, the two little bears shook their heads solemnly, looking as if Ash Ketchum was too disappointing.
They had gotten up early for training, yet Ash Ketchum was still sleeping. Unacceptable, truly unacceptable!
Through their interaction yesterday, Kubfu One and Kubfu Two had developed a deep friendship with Ash Ketchum and Pikachu.
The two little bears walked into the Room, easily jumped onto the bed, and pulled and tugged at Ash Ketchum and Pikachu. Soon, the person and the Pokémon opened their eyes, still half-asleep.
Delia was currently in the Kitchen with Lopunny and the others preparing breakfast. Seeing Ash Ketchum walk out behind Kubfu One and Kubfu Two, she looked surprised.
"Oh my, Ash, you're up so early! That's rare!"
Ash Ketchum usually loved sleeping in at Home.
"Mother, I'm going out!" Ash Ketchum said, about to run outside.
"Hey, hey~ Come back, take your breakfast with you!" Delia quickly called out to Ash Ketchum.
With Ash Ketchum on Fangxing Mountain, Delia wasn't too worried, but she knew that once Ash Ketchum got excited playing outside, he would definitely forget to come back for breakfast. So, she simply packed the breakfast into a lunchbox for him to take.
Ash Ketchum, carrying the cloth bag containing the lunchbox, cheered and went out with Kubfu One, Kubfu Two, and Pikachu.
The early morning on Fangxing Mountain was lively. Florges were leading Eldegoss and Gossifleur in nourishing the Orchard with their innate ability. Vaporeon were leading Gyarados and Clawitzer in sprinkling water from the air. Machamp was driving a car to transport berry down the Mountain... And Tranquill were practicing flying skill under the guidance of Xatu and Togekiss. Primarina and Diancie were comprehending Fairy Aura under Bai Ye's guidance. Bayleef was diligently using Jungle Terrain under the Starf Berry tree...
Looking at the busy Pokémon, young Ash Ketchum was greatly shocked. He looked at Kubfu One and Kubfu Two and asked, "Is everyone this early every day?"
"Kuma~ Kuma~"
Kubfu One and Kubfu Two nodded as if it were the most natural thing.
"Is Uncle also this early?" Ash Ketchum asked again.
Upon hearing this, Kubfu One and Kubfu Two grabbed Ash Ketchum by the hands, one on each side, and ran forward. Before long, they ran into the Orchard. There, they saw Bai Feng using Golden Finger Energy to manage energy for the fruit tree, while Red watched from the side.
Red was very interested in Bai Feng's special ability, which was why he was busy in the Orchard with Bai Feng so early in the morning.
Ash Ketchum murmured, "So everyone gets up this early to work hard!"
Suddenly, as if he had made a determination, he said, "Pikachu, we have to work this hard from now on too!" He was a man who was going to become a Pokémon Master!
Recalling the battle between Mewtwo and Diancie he saw yesterday, Ash Ketchum felt a sense of longing, hoping that Pikachu could become that powerful in the future!
"Pika! Pika!"
Upon hearing this, Pikachu clenched its fists and responded to Ash Ketchum with a determined look.
"Kuma~" Let's work hard together!
"Kuma~" Work hard! Work hard!
The two little bears cheered Ash Ketchum on. They also wanted to quickly become independent members of Bai Feng's Pokémon team. Every time they watched the battles of those seniors, they couldn't help but feel envious.
Afterward, Ash Ketchum took Pikachu to do special training in the Mountainside. But as he trained, he suddenly felt he wasn't getting anywhere, so he looked troubled with a slumped little face.
At this moment, Kubfu One and Kubfu Two seemed to remember something. They poked Ash Ketchum with their fingers.
"What is it?" Ash Ketchum looked at Kubfu One and Kubfu Two in confusion.
Kubfu One and Kubfu Two thought Ash Ketchum was a bit dense. There were so many powerful Pokémon on this Mountain, why wouldn't he ask others for guidance?
They directly grabbed Ash Ketchum and ran towards a certain direction. Seeing this, Pikachu quickly followed.
As they ran, Pikachu seemed to sense something. Fine electric current suddenly sparked from the electric sac on its face, so it stopped and began to sense.
"Pikachu, what's wrong?" Ash Ketchum asked.
"Pika~"
Pikachu seemed to have successfully sensed something. It excitedly called out to Ash Ketchum, then quickly dashed away.
"Pikachu!"
Ash Ketchum quickly chased after it, following Pikachu to a stop in front of a field of golden Sunflower.
Above the Sunflower Field hung a golden sun.
Ash Ketchum looked at the orange-red sun just rising on the horizon, then at the golden sun directly above the Sunflower Field, and said in surprise to Pikachu, "Pikachu, look, there are two suns!"
"Woo~~~"
Ash Ketchum's words seemed to startle the golden sun above the Sunflower Field. Golden shield dust floated down from the air, and that golden sun slowly descended.
When the sun flew closer, Ash Ketchum realized it wasn't a sun at all, but a Pokémon radiating brilliant radiance.
He didn't recognize this Pokémon.
At this moment, there was a commotion in the Sunflower Field, and a golden Pokémon walked out from it.
"Pika~"
Seeing this Pokémon, Pikachu excitedly called out and ran over.
Uncle's Heliolisk!
Seeing this Pokémon, Ash Ketchum suddenly understood. His Pikachu could learn from Heliolisk!
Zap~~~
Pikachu and Heliolisk got together, exchanging the electric current within their bodies. This was a unique way of communication for Electric-type Pokémon.
When Ash Ketchum proposed that Pikachu follow Heliolisk for training, Heliolisk agreed without a word.
Recommended reading for pet beast seedlings: "Bankrupt Pet Taming"
"We're both Grade S trainers, so why do I get poorer the stronger I become?"
Chen Fan looked at his pack of "hungry" partner Pokémon and fell into contemplation.
(end of chapter)
Chapter 280: Milcery and Alcremie
In the morning, Bai Feng and the others didn't go anywhere, staying on the mountain to sightsee. Bai Feng gave his Brother and Sister-in-law a good tour of his Orchard, while Ash Ketchum and Pikachu had a great time playing with the Pokémon on the mountain.
Pikachu also learned many moves and battle techniques from the Pokémon.
Although the scenery on Fangxing Mountain was beautiful, it wasn't interesting to stay on the mountain all the time, so in the afternoon, Bai Feng took Ash Ketchum and his family of three to the more prosperous West District to sightsee.
Biyi City was, after all, a famous tourist city in the Kalos Region. Since Red's family had come all this way, it would be a shame not to have a good time sightseeing.
Biyi City was a city with an extremely superior natural environment. The greening area of its Urban Area exceeded that of any other city in the Kalos Region. Various blooming flowers, lush trees, and lively and cute Grass-type Pokémon could be seen everywhere.
Walking on the street, Ash Ketchum looked left and right, full of curiosity about every Pokémon he encountered, and asked Bai Feng one question after another tirelessly.
"Uncle, what Pokémon is that?"
"That's Budew, a Grass/Poison-type Pokémon. It can evolve into Roselia, and its final evolution is Roserade."
"Oh, oh, what about that one?"
"That's Snivy, a Grass-type Pokémon. It can evolve into Servine, and its final evolution is Serperior."
...
Bai Feng always patiently introduced the Pokémon they encountered along the way to Ash Ketchum. He also lent him the mobile phone with Porygon-Z installed, so he could record the knowledge he learned along the way and prevent himself from forgetting it immediately.
Pokémon Trainers should start from childhood.
Delia was sometimes annoyed by her Son's overly strong curiosity, so she said to Bai Feng, "Bai Feng, you don't have to keep looking after him all the time. Just let him play by himself."
Actually, even if Bai Feng didn't pay attention to Ash Ketchum, Ash Ketchum could still have a great time playing by himself.
Bai Feng shook his head and smiled, "It's okay, it's a good thing for children to have strong curiosity!"
Suddenly, Pikachu jumped out of Ash Ketchum's arms. It twitched its nose lightly, sniffing around, seemingly searching for something.
"Pikachu, what's wrong?" Ash Ketchum asked in confusion.
"Pika~chu~" It smells so good~
Pikachu said with a look of intoxication. After speaking, it walked in one direction while twitching its nose.
"Smells good?" Bai Feng also twitched his nostrils lightly, and a faint aroma instantly entered his nose. "There is indeed a sweet smell, it seems to be the taste of cream."
"Let's go take a look!" Delia became interested and quickly linked arms with her husband and followed behind Pikachu.
Seeing this, Bai Feng had no choice but to signal Bai Ye, Lopunny, and Hatterene to follow.
This time, Bai Feng also brought Lopunny and Hatterene with him.
Following behind Pikachu, Bai Feng and the others quickly saw a crowd gathered together, with cheers constantly coming from the crowd.
"Pika~" Found it!
Without a word, Pikachu squeezed into the crowd.
"Pikachu!" Ash Ketchum shouted and chased after it, "I told you not to run around."
It wasn't until Bai Feng and the others squeezed into the crowd right after that they discovered someone was performing a culinary show.
The ones performing the culinary show were a Manager and a young man. Both of them had green hair. For some reason, Bai Feng felt they looked a bit familiar with their heads full of green hair.
The Manager was quickly making a cake in his hands, then threw the finished cake to the young man. The young man then swung a knife, neatly cutting a whole large piece of cake into evenly sized square pieces.
The young man's skilled knife work caused everyone to scream and cheer, which made the young man show a hint of smugness on his face.
After the young man finished cutting the cake, small white Pokémon appeared on the table one by one. They sprayed cream from their hands, spreading it evenly on the cake.
"Bami~ Bami~ Mimi~"
"Bami~ Bami~ Mimi~"
...
Milcery? Bai Feng looked at those small and cute Pokémon in surprise, and there were so many of them.
One, two, three... There were a total of fourteen.
It seemed that the sweet smell they smelled earlier came from these Milcery.
Milcery are not common Pokémon, because most of them are not hatched from eggs, but are born naturally under special conditions.
When the sweet aroma in the air condenses to a certain extent, Milcery may be born, just like some Ghost-type Pokémon are born after certain creatures die or certain objects are tainted with resentment.
Therefore, most Milcery are found in cake shops. Legend has it that cake shops where Milcery have appeared will have prosperous business.
Of course, there is some truth to this. If a cake shop makes bad cakes, Milcery cannot be born there. Since the cake quality is good, prosperous business is only natural.
Soon the cake was covered with cream. The Milcery's movements were very skilled, and it was clear at a glance that this wasn't their first time doing it.
At this time, the young man directed a Lickitung to bring up a basket of candy. These candy were of different shapes, including strawberry shapes, heart shapes, four-leaf clover shapes, and so on.
Lickitung picked up the candy one by one and accurately threw them into the hands of the Milcery. The Milcery then began to spin while holding the candy.
"Bamimi~~"
"Bamimi~~"
"Bamimi~~"
...
As they spun, bursts of white radiance suddenly appeared on the Milcery's bodies.
"Wow, they evolved!" Exclamations came from the crowd again.
That's the light of evolution! It's not easy to see so many Pokémon evolve at once.
As the radiance dissipated, fourteen Alcremie of different colors appeared on the table.
"Mahou~ Mahou~"
"Mahou~ Mahou~"
"Mahou~ Mahou~"
...
After the evolution finished, the Alcremie immediately sprayed cream of various colors from their hands to decorate the cakes, making each piece of cake both beautiful and delicious, or at least smelling delicious.
The sweet smell in the air became stronger. Pikachu was so captivated that crystal clear saliva flowed directly from the corner of its mouth.
Alcremie, the Fresh Cream Pokémon, Fairy type. Like its initial form Milcery, its entire body is made of fresh cream, and the cream on its body is edible.
Milcery will evolve into different forms depending on the candy decoration they hold and the time of day. There are currently 63 known types of Alcremie. Each form of Alcremie can produce cream of different flavors, making them one of the favorite partner Pokémon of pastry chefs.
Looking at the delicious cake on the table, Pikachu kept pulling on Ash Ketchum's clothes.
I want to eat it so badly!
At this moment, the young man shouted, "Does anyone want to taste it?"
After the introduction while they were making the cake, everyone already knew they were a Father and Son pair. The Father was named Aina, and the Son was named Wulu. They came from the distant Alola Region and were currently traveling around training to improve their culinary skill.
Those Milcery were the ones they caught while training in the Galar Region.
At this moment, Bai Feng suddenly had a hypothesis. Could these two be Mallow's relatives? If that Manager was Mallow's Dad, then the young man would be Mallow's Brother!
No wonder they both had such healthy, beautiful hair.
Hearing Wulu's words, Pikachu darted out without a second thought, scurrying onto the table in a flash, raising its hand and shouting:
"Pika~ Pika~" I, I want to eat!
Although Wulu didn't understand what Pikachu was saying, he instantly understood everything when he saw the saliva at the corner of its mouth. So, while laughing heartily, he took out a piece of cake and handed it to it.
Because these cakes were just samples, they could be tasted for free. People just needed to give some opinions after tasting them.
There was paper and pens nearby, and people who had tasted the cake could write their opinions on the paper.
With Pikachu as an example, other onlookers came forward one after another, all wanting to taste whether the cake made with Milcery and Alcremie cream was delicious or not.
Bai Feng and the others naturally didn't miss this opportunity either.
The moment they took a bite of the cake, they were immediately conquered by the unique cream taste.
The cream on Milcery and Alcremie tasted completely different from artificially made cream. It had a natural taste, sweet but not greasy.
Ash Ketchum and Pikachu ate with their mouths full.
After finishing the cake, Hatterene pulled on Bai Feng's clothes.
"Hatterene, what's wrong?" Bai Feng asked in confusion.
"Lim~ Lim~"
Hatterene gestured towards Aina and Wulu for a while.
"You want an Alcremie as a partner?" Bai Feng's eyes widened in disbelief.
"Lim~ Lim~"
Hatterene nodded repeatedly. It had also been researching how to make pastries recently.
The Grassland Goat Milk produced at home was of high quality and very suitable for making pastries, but ordinary cream didn't match it at all. Hatterene always felt something was missing. It wasn't until today, when it tasted Alcremie's cream, that it felt it had found the material it wanted.
"Oh dear, I also want an Alcremie as a partner!" Delia also said with a look of expectation.
At this moment, Chansey behind Delia pitifully pulled on the corner of her clothes.
"Lucky~ kucky~" Delia, don't you like me anymore? Are you going to abandon the old for the new?
Although Delia didn't understand Chansey's words, she could guess what Chansey meant. She quickly hugged Chansey affectionately and said:
"Even if I have an Alcremie in the future, it won't affect your place in my heart."
Bai Feng: What kind of queen of the sea statement is this?
Red: What about me?
"Then let's go ask if they are willing to let an Alcremie come with us," Red said.
The Event held by Aina and Wulu was just a free tasting Event, not setting up a stall for business. So after the tasting ended, the crowd slowly dispersed, and they became free.
Bai Feng walked up to Aina, who was packing things, and asked awkwardly, "Um... my Sister-in-law and Hatterene have also been researching pastries recently, so they want to find an Alcremie as a partner. I wonder if you would be willing to part with one of your Alcremie?"
"Who are you?" Aina asked with a frown.
"My name is Bai Feng." Bai Feng quickly gave his self-introduction, then introduced the others with him, "This is my Brother Red, my Sister-in-law Delia..."
"You want Alcremie..." Aina pondered. "I don't have any problem with it, but I don't know if the Alcremie are willing to go with you. How about this... I'll call all the Alcremie out, and if any of them are willing to go with you, I definitely won't stop them."
Hearing this, Bai Feng said gratefully, "Thank you so much."
Aina added, "Don't thank me yet. If they are not willing to go with you, I won't force them."
"Of course, if the Alcremie are not willing, we won't force them either," Bai Feng nodded in agreement.
Soon, Aina called out all their Alcremie. To Bai Feng's surprise, Aina and Wulu didn't just have the fourteen that had just evolved; there were another dozen or so, and their colors were completely different from those fourteen.
Aina pointed at Bai Feng and the others and asked the Alcremie, "They want you to be their partners. Are any of you willing to go with them?"
The Alcremie looked at each other, then at Bai Feng and the others, and one after another, they took a step back. None of them were willing to leave with Bai Feng and the others.
This was awkward.
Aina spread his hands and said, "They are all unwilling, and I have no way."
Bai Feng quickly waved his hand and said, "It's normal, I understand. We were too abrupt. I hope you don't mind."
Aina shook his head and said, "It's nothing."
"Let me give you these berries. I hope you can use them when making pastries." Bai Feng took out a bag of berries from his backpack and handed it to Aina.
It wouldn't be good to just leave after bothering them for no reason.
Aina took the berries and laughed heartily, "Then I won't be polite!"
After leaving Aina and Wulu, Delia said dejectedly, "It seems I have no fate with Alcremie."
Bai Feng suddenly slapped his head and said, "We can go check out the Pokémon Day Care! Maybe we can buy Alcremie there."
"That's right!" Delia's eyes lit up. "Why didn't I think of that!"
"It's not too late to think of it now," Red said, looking at Delia dotingly.
Bai Feng: ...
Choking on dog food.
"Mother, is a Pokémon Day Care a place with lots of Pokémon?" Ash Ketchum asked, looking at Delia with sparkling eyes.
"Yes!" Delia said, stroking Ash Ketchum's head. "They have all kinds of Pokémon there."
"Yay, I want to go to the Pokémon Day Care!" Ash Ketchum cheered and jumped up.
"Fangxing Mountain has a partnership with a Pokémon Day Care in Biyi City. We can go check there," Bai Feng said.
"Okay, let's hurry then!" Delia said happily.
"Let's go!" Ash Ketchum, holding Pikachu, was the first to run forward.
So the group headed towards the direction of Wanhe Breeding House. Before going, Bai Feng also specifically made a telephone appointment with the Boss of Wanhe Breeding House.
It was better to ask beforehand if they had Alcremie. If not, it would save them a wasted trip.
Wanhe Breeding House indeed didn't have Alcremie, but they had just acquired a few Milcery a few days ago and hadn't put any on the market yet.
Pokémon like this, which are very functional and also cute, would be almost instantly snatched up once put on the market.
However, since Bai Feng wanted them, the Boss of Wanhe Breeding House naturally had to give him face. After all, they had been partners for so long, so he guaranteed that Bai Feng and the others would be able to see Milcery as soon as they arrived.
No Alcremie, but Milcery was also good.
(End of Chapter)