**Chapter 95: A Piece of Negative News Regarding Fu La Da Li**
Bai Feng's Golden Finger would continuously grow stronger with increased usage. He hadn't expected it to suddenly advance today.
He supposed "advanced" was the right word to describe it. It was his first time having a Golden Finger, so he didn't quite understand.
He tried controlling the Golden Finger Energy and found his control over it was much smoother.
Just as Bai Feng was about to strike while the iron was hot and continue giving Carbink a Healing Treatment with his advanced Golden Finger, he heard a crisp sound. The Diamonds embedded in Carbink's Body actually began falling off one by one.
"What's going on?"
Bai Feng was startled. "This isn't my fault, is it?"
"Miexi~ miexi~"
At this moment, Carbink quickly came out to explain. It wasn't a big deal. After Carbink grew to a certain Stage, the Diamonds on their Bodies would automatically fall off, and they would grow back soon enough.
The falling off of the Diamonds was a sign of them becoming stronger. The more times they fell off, the stronger their Strength was. This wasn't the first time Carbink's Diamonds had fallen off.
The newly grown Diamonds would be harder than the previous ones, providing Carbink with even stronger defense.
After hearing Carbink's explanation, Bai Feng breathed a sigh of relief. It was good as long as there was no problem.
It's just... a bald Carbink is a bit ugly.
But Bai Feng didn't dare say that out loud; it would hurt the Pokémon's feelings too much.
Suddenly, Bai Feng seemed to hear some movement.
Crunch... crunch... crunch crunch...
"What's that sound?"
Bai Feng turned his head to look and saw Larvitar happily gnawing on a Diamond that had fallen off Carbink.
Its teeth were really good; it could even gnaw on Diamonds.
"Larvitar, what are you doing!"
Bai Feng roared suddenly, startling Larvitar, which shook all over. The half-eaten Diamond fell onto the Ground with a clang.
"Yo~ yo~" N-nothing... I wasn't doing anything...
Larvitar guiltily shuffled its Footsteps, quietly moving towards the Doorway, actually trying to slip away.
Bai Feng walked over and blocked the Door. "Why are your hands so fast? You eat everything!"
Larvitar lowered its head, twiddling its two little fingers, feeling incredibly wronged: *Wasn't it just eating a Stone? I'm not allowed to eat Silver Gold Stone, and now I'm not allowed to eat this either!*
At this moment, Carbink hopped over and told Bai Feng that its fallen Diamonds were useless anyway, so Larvitar could eat them.
When Larvitar heard this, it immediately looked at Carbink with tearful eyes: "Wuwuwu... You're so nice! From now on, we're Brothers from different fathers and mothers!"
(Note: Carbink has no gender.)
Carbink was even made embarrassed by Larvitar.
"Was that why I wasn't letting you eat it? You eat everything, what if you get a stomach ache?" Bai Feng said impatiently.
"Yo~ yo~" I won't!
Larvitar said, puffing out its cheeks. After speaking, it seized the opportunity while Bai Feng wasn't paying attention, rushed over to the half-eaten Diamond in a flash, picked it up, and continued eating.
Crunch~ crunch~ So crispy and delicious!
Bai Feng was left speechless with anger by it.
After finishing the Healing Treatment, the Pokémon all went back to sleep.
Bai Feng woke up early the next day because his Vacation was over and he had to go back to School.
With Hatterene at Home, Bai Feng didn't have to wake up early to make Breakfast every day and slept soundly.
After eating Breakfast, he went to School with his Backpack. As he walked out of the Yard Gate, he suddenly heard the sound of a battle coming from not far away. He walked over to look and saw that it was Larvitar and Carbink doing Morning Exercise.
Don't let Carbink's usual quiet and gentle demeanor fool you; it wasn't hesitant at all during battle.
He saw Larvitar charging towards Carbink with its head down, intending to attack Carbink using the Iron Head Move.
But it had only run a couple of steps when transparent Rocks suddenly appeared on the Ground, continuously striking Larvitar and making it cry out loudly.
That was Stealth Rock. Needless to say, it was definitely Carbink's Move.
Only after the Stealth Rock attack ended did Larvitar regroup and continue attacking Carbink.
Just then, Rocks suddenly appeared above Larvitar's head, looking like they were about to fall down.
This was the Move Rock Throw.
"Yo~"
Larvitar shouted loudly, swinging its little fists continuously. White light flashed on its fists, and all the falling Stones were shattered one by one.
The Move Larvitar used was Power-Up Punch.
When Larvitar was just born, it only knew three Moves: Leer, Sandstorm, and the inherited Iron Head. Power-Up Punch was something it learned later.
After shattering all the falling Rocks, Larvitar suddenly looked up and glared fiercely at Carbink. Its eyes were wide open, which actually made it look a bit cute.
This was the Leer Move. Its Effect was to lower the opponent's defense.
However, what Larvitar didn't know was that Carbink's Ability was Clear Body, so its Leer had no effect.
Seizing this Opportunity, Carbink shook its Body. The Diamonds that had just grown on its Body suddenly became sparkling, and its Body also became more angular.
That's right, in just one night, the Diamonds on Carbink's Body had grown back again. They were still very small, but they looked much brighter than before.
The Move Carbink had just used was Harden. Its Effect was to increase its own attack.
Carbink, as a Pokémon, inherently possesses extremely outstanding dual defenses, but its dual attacks are a bit weak. If it doesn't boost them, its attacks will just tickle.
Larvitar charged towards Carbink, swinging its little fists and crying out. Sharp Rocks suddenly appeared around Carbink, like spears.
Under its control, the Rock spears shot out with a "whoosh whoosh whoosh". However, they didn't hit Larvitar but formed a circle, trapping Larvitar inside.
Clearly, Carbink had shown mercy.
Larvitar was startled and sat down on its butt in the middle of the circle, tears immediately welling up in its eyes.
Seeing this scene, Carbink immediately became flustered.
"Larvitar, why are you crying? Get up." At this moment, Bai Feng walked out and said, "It's just Sparring. Carbink didn't hurt you, so why are you crying?"
(﹏) Larvitar pouted and reluctantly climbed up from the Ground, simultaneously holding back the tears that hadn't yet fallen from its eyes.
*They won't even let me cry, is there any justice left!*
"From now on, you're not allowed to cry when Sparring with your Companion!" Bai Feng added.
Larvitar was afraid its Meals would be cut back, so it could only nod obediently.
*Fine, I won't cry. I can adapt. Just wait and see if I don't smash your heads in someday!*
After speaking, Bai Feng looked at Carbink again and said, "Carbink, your Strength is really high! Was Sister Zhi Huo the one who trained you?"
Just in that short moment, Carbink had used four Moves: Stealth Rock, Rock Throw, Harden, and Stone Edge. And each one was used very skillfully; it was clear it had undergone Special Training.
Carbink nodded shyly.
"Then, can you show me all the Moves you've learned?"
He had just returned yesterday, and Bai Feng hadn't had the chance to properly get to know Carbink yet.
"Miexi~"
Carbink nodded and agreed.
"Alright, let's start."
As Bai Feng finished speaking, a white barrier suddenly appeared in front of Carbink.
"It's Reflect!" Bai Feng recognized the Move at a glance. Bai Ye also knew this Move, so Bai Feng was naturally very familiar with it.
Next, Carbink jumped up and then slammed its Body onto the Ground. A yellow light spread from the Ground, and cracks immediately appeared on the Ground.
"Earth Power!"
Bai Feng, of course, recognized this Move. If it hadn't been for this Move, he wouldn't have fallen Inside the Pit and then muddle-headedly ended up at Sister Zhi Huo's Home.
After demonstrating Earth Power, a metallic sheen suddenly lit up Carbink's Body.
The Steel-type Move Iron Defense, which strengthens defense.
Carbink truly lived up to its reputation as a Pokémon with extremely high dual defenses; it had great Talent for learning defense-type Moves. Besides Reflect and Iron Defense, it also showed Bai Feng Magic Coat, which is a Move that reflects status condition Moves.
Carbink could also learn Light Screen from Bai Ye, and if conditions allowed in the future, it could also learn Safeguard.
This way, Carbink would definitely grow into an excellent Tank-type Pokémon!
Besides the Moves mentioned above, Carbink also knew Dazzling Gleam, Gravity, and Stomp. It really knew a lot of Moves; among all of Bai Feng's Pokémon currently under Focus Training, it had learned the most Moves.
These Moves were all learned with Zhi Huo's help.
Bai Feng praised Carbink with satisfaction, then suddenly realized he still had to go to School, so he grabbed his Backpack and took off running.
As expected, Bai Feng was late.
"Report!"
Standing at the Doorway, Bai Feng looked embarrassed. Class had already started over ten minutes ago.
"Come in."
The Teacher didn't blame Bai Feng. Usually, Bai Feng had good Grades and was well-behaved; this was his first time being late, so the Teacher let him return to his Seat without saying a word.
After Bai Feng sat down, Da Fu quietly leaned his head over and asked, "Bai Feng, did you have too much fun during the Vacation and oversleep this morning?"
Bai Feng ignored Da Fu. Da Fu sneakily wanted to say something else, but the Teacher's voice rang out.
"Classmate Da Fu, if you have so much to say, why don't you come up to the Podium and tell everyone?"
Classmate Da Fu stood up and said seriously, "Teacher, what I'm saying is all Nonsense, not worth listening to."
The Classmates burst into laughter upon hearing this.
"Sit down! Listen carefully during class and stop whispering!" The Teacher glared at Da Fu angrily.
Da Fu stuck out his tongue and sat down grinning.
After School in the Afternoon, Bai Feng went to Mr. Blaine's Home, planning to take the Recipe and Materials for making Carbink's exclusive Energy Cube there and ask Mr. Blaine to help make them.
Mr. Blaine took the Energy Cube Recipe and glanced at it, then said in surprise, "Where did you get this Energy Cube Recipe? It's very ingenious!"
Bai Feng asked, "Mr. Blaine, do you know Miss Zhi Huo?"
Brian looked at Bai Feng in surprise. "You've met her?"
Bai Feng nodded. "This Energy Cube Recipe was given to me by her."
Mr. Blaine suddenly understood. "So that's it. You didn't happen to also agree to help her cultivate Diancie, did you?"
"Mr. Blaine knows about this Matter too?"
Mr. Blaine said, "Of course I know. Back then, she competed for the Elite Four position just to find out the Secret about Diancie from the League. But the League didn't have it at all, so she just resigned directly."
Speaking of this, Mr. Blaine didn't know whether to laugh or cry.
"Her desire to cultivate Diancie isn't a Secret. Old Guys like us basically all know about it. So many years have passed, and she still hasn't given up."
So many years? Bai Feng suddenly seized upon a keyword.
"Mr. Blaine, is Miss Zhi Huo very old? She looks like she's only in her teens."
"Teens?" Brian burst out laughing. "Actually, I don't know exactly how old she is, but she's definitely not in her teens. Twenty years have passed since she resigned from her Elite Four Position, and back then she also looked like she was only in her teens."
"Maybe she's the same age as me!" Brian said jokingly.
There were too many amazing Matters in this World. Even immortality existed, let alone just maintaining an ageless appearance. Heaven knows how old Zhi Huo really was.
"That's impossible, right?" Bai Feng said hesitantly.
"Who knows? Also, when she withdrew from her Elite Four position back then, it didn't seem to be just because she couldn't find out the Secret about Diancie from the League.
It's said that was just the Surface Reason. Back then, she resigned only after having a conversation with the League Chairman. No one knows what they specifically talked about to this day. My Guess is that the content of that conversation was the real Reason for her resignation..."
Mr. Blaine was... quite gossipy.
Probably because he got carried away talking with Bai Feng, he started telling Bai Feng all sorts of dubious Gossip from the League non-stop.
As one of the Veteran Elite Four, Mr. Blaine knew many Secrets within the League. At least concerning Sister Zhi Huo's Matter, he knew more than Mr. Coco Burr.
Mr. Blaine got carried away talking, and Bai Feng also got a bit carried away listening. He didn't go back until it was dark, and they only ended their chatting when Zhi Mi came to call them.
"Grandpa, don't just casually talk about things you don't have Evidence for." Zhi Mi said helplessly to Mr. Blaine.
Mr. Blaine said impatiently, "Do I need you to tell me? I didn't tell Others. Bai Feng won't just casually say it outside. Right, Bai Feng?"
"Of course! My lips are sealed." Bai Feng quickly promised.
Bai Feng only went back after getting a free meal here that evening.
Before leaving, he also specifically chatted with Buneary for a while. Only after learning that Buneary was doing well here did he feel relieved and leave.
Looking at Buneary and Heliolisk's reluctant to part expressions, Bai Feng felt like he had eaten a bit too much Dinner tonight and felt stuffed.
The next day, Bai Feng went Home After School at noon and saw Bai Ye watching Television. He didn't think much of it at first, but Bai Ye called out to him with an Excited expression.
"What's wrong, Mom?" Bai Feng asked confusedly.
"Gardevoir~ Gardevoir~" Darling, come quickly! Something big has happened! Something has happened to your good Friend!
"Who? Who did something happen to?"
For a moment, Bai Feng didn't react and realize who his Mom was talking about. He quickly walked over and took the Computer Bai Ye handed him. He saw a Video playing on the Computer, and the Headline Above the Video was:
"Famous Philanthropist Fu La Da Li is Going Back on Words and Deceiving the World and Stealing Fame!"
(End of this chapter)