Chapter 94: Golden Finger Advancement
Cultivating a Diancie wasn't as simple as just saying it. Bai Feng carefully examined the body of each Carbink.
Although Sister Zhi Huo had clearly drawn the Energy Circuits of the Carbink, for Bai Feng, a simple diagram wasn't as three-dimensional as the real thing.
Indeed, when Bai Feng used his Golden Finger to see the physical Energy Circuits of the Carbink, he gained a clearer understanding of their body structure.
Except for special individuals with abnormal Development, the Energy Circuits of Pokémon of the same species are generally similar, with only subtle differences.
As he examined them one by one, Bai Feng developed a clear understanding of the Carbink's Body. At this point, he thought:
If I could see what the Body structure of a real Diancie is like, maybe I really could cultivate a new Diancie.
Finally, Bai Feng began to examine his special Carbink.
Just as Sister Zhi Huo had said, this Carbink's Energy Circuits were largely the same as its kin, except for an Energy Circuit Core in the center of its Energy Circuits that was Similar to the shape of a Diamond.
The Energy Circuits that made up this Diamond Core were intertwined. Looking closely, they were dense and intricate. If you looked for too long, you would even feel dizzy.
Furthermore, this Core was dim and lusterless, meaning Bai Feng needed to light it up little by little.
Thinking of this, Bai Feng couldn't help but feel a headache. How long would it take to light this up!
It took him several years to fully light up the Hidden Energy Circuits of Helioptile and Popplio to that extent. For this Carbink, wouldn't it take him decades?
Indeed, cultivating a Mythical Pokémon wasn't that simple!
Ah~ Let's take it one step at a Time!
Zhi Huo watched Bai Feng's process of examining the Carbink. Her perception was exceptionally sharp. Although Bai Feng didn't produce any obvious Energy fluctuations, she still Discovered the existence of the Golden Finger.
"Was that your ability you just used?" Zhi Huo looked at Bai Feng with a half-smile.
"Ah? Yes, it was." Bai Feng hadn't expected Zhi Huo to be so sharp.
"A very peculiar ability. I've seen many special ability users, but this is the first Time I've seen one like yours," Zhi Huo said thoughtfully.
"Ahaha..." Bai Feng didn't know how to respond to Zhi Huo, so he could only laugh awkwardly to get by.
He couldn't possibly say he was a transmigrator, which is why his Golden Finger was special, could he?
Seeing that Bai Feng didn't respond, Zhi Huo didn't say much more. She wasn't interested in prying into Others' Secrets anyway, as long as he could help her cultivate Diancie.
"Are you done examining?" Zhi Huo asked.
"I'm done examining." Bai Feng nodded. He looked at the sky, felt it was getting late, and proposed leaving. "Miss, it's getting late, I should go."
Zhi Huo nodded and said, "It is getting late. Leave your Contact Information with me."
Bai Feng nodded and told Zhi Huo his Phone Number.
"Wait a moment," Zhi Huo said again after noting down Bai Feng's Contact Information.
After speaking, she waved towards the direction of the House. The Goodra that had brought Bai Feng the Silvergold Stone appeared again. This Time, it was holding a Space Backpack.
At Zhi Huo's signal, Goodra stuffed the Space Backpack into Bai Feng's arms and handed him a Piece of Paper.
"This is?"
Bai Feng looked at the Space Backpack, then at the Paper in his Hand. The Paper was slightly yellowed, not like something recently written.
Zhi Huo explained, "That Paper has the Recipe for Carbink's exclusive Energy Cubes written on it. The Space Backpack contains Ore that is a specialty of the Kingdom of Minerals. That Ore is one of the Raw Materials for Carbink's Food. When you make the Energy Cubes, you need to add a little of this Ore."
Bai Feng immediately exclaimed, "Good heavens!" Did she even cover the Meals?
Bai Feng opened the Space Backpack and saw that it was filled to the brim with a colorless, transparent Crystal Stone. It looked quite beautiful. He hadn't expected this to be Carbink's Food.
It was... quite luxurious.
"When the Stuff you have runs out, you can contact me again, and I'll send you more," Zhi Huo said.
"I understand, Sister Zhi Huo." Bai Feng nodded blankly, suddenly feeling that Soft Rice was actually quite delicious and easy to digest.
Seeing Bai Feng so obedient, Zhi Huo nodded with satisfaction. "Alright, you can go now. If you have any questions during the process of cultivating Carbink, you can contact me anytime. If you need anything, you can ask me for help."
Bai Feng nodded. Just as he was about to leave with Bai Ye and the newly acquired Carbink, Zhi Huo suddenly spoke again, "Forget it, I'll send you off. You stumbled in here by mistake, I'm afraid you won't find your way back."
As she finished speaking, a strong, dazzling purple light suddenly flashed in Zhi Huo's eyes. A powerful Mental Power instantly spread out. Bai Feng, a Psychic novice, immediately felt his Expression turn pale under the pressure.
Before long, a Salamence descended from the sky.
Another Pseudo-Legendary, and it looked quite powerful!
Bai Feng couldn't help but Guess Sister Zhi Huo's Identity again in his Heart.
"Shall Salamence take you? Where do you need to go? Shalour City?" Zhi Huo asked.
"Yes," Bai Feng nodded.
"Then go."
Bai Feng took Bai Ye and the others and, following Sister Zhi Huo's instructions, climbed onto Salamence's back. The Salamence's back was very broad, and the few of them sitting on it didn't feel crowded at all.
Salamence seemed to dislike having people on its back. It snorted uncomfortably, then flapped its Wings and flew up, carrying Bai Feng and the others.
From Salamence's back, Bai Feng was able to see clearly where Sister Zhi Huo lived.
There was a Cliff at the Entrance of the Mine. The Mountain Stream Below the Cliff extended eastward. The terrain gradually became flatter until the Mountain Stream completely disappeared, and finally, the Flower Field that Bai Feng had first seen appeared.
The Mine and Sister Zhi Huo's Home were actually not far apart.
Bai Feng noted down Sister Zhi Huo's Location and then arrived at Shalour City under Salamence's escort.
Salamence landed on a Beach because almost no one came here. It was clear that Salamence was very familiar with the area near Shalour City and must have come here often.
Just as Bai Feng and Bai Ye and the others got off Salamence's back, a voice suddenly sounded not far away.
"Young Man, is that you?"
Bai Feng turned around and saw that he had encountered Mr. Coco Burr again.
Seriously, do you just like to wander around the Beach here when you have nothing to do? Bai Feng couldn't help but inwardly complain.
Salamence ignored Mr. Coco Burr, who had suddenly appeared, glanced at him lightly, and then spread its Wings and flew away.
"That... Salamence..." Looking at the departing Salamence, Mr. Coco Burr muttered.
"Mr. Coco Burr?" Seeing Mr. Coco Burr spacing out, Bai Feng called out to him.
"Young Man, you know me?" Mr. Coco Burr asked, snapping back to attention.
Bai Feng nodded and said, "You're the Gym Leader of Shalour City, of course I know you."
That's true... Mr. Coco Burr nodded, then asked again, "Young Man, do you know Miss Zhi Huo?"
Bai Feng was a little surprised by this and looked at Mr. Coco Burr with astonishment. "Mr. Coco Burr knows Sister Zhi Huo too?"
"Sister Zhi Huo?" Hearing Bai Feng's address for Zhi Huo, a strange look flashed across Mr. Coco Burr's face.
"Yes, why?" Bai Feng was full of confusion.
Mr. Coco Burr shook his Head. "Nothing. Was that Salamence just now Miss Zhi Huo's Pokémon?"
"Yes," Bai Feng nodded.
"I haven't seen it in a while," Mr. Coco Burr sighed, then looked at Bai Feng again and said, "Young Man, are you very familiar with Miss Zhi Huo?"
He had rushed over because he saw Salamence while taking a walk, and he hadn't expected to meet Bai Feng.
Bai Feng shook his Head and said, "I just met her today."
"So that's how it is. Then Miss Zhi Huo must like you very much, otherwise she wouldn't have let Salamence send you," Mr. Coco Burr said with a smile.
Bai Feng thought to himself: She doesn't like me that much, she just needs my help with something.
"Is Mr. Coco Burr very familiar with Sister Zhi Huo?" Bai Feng asked.
"Familiar?" Mr. Coco Burr was startled, then thought for a moment and said, "You could say I'm familiar. After all, we've been neighbors for many years."
"What kind of person is Sister Zhi Huo exactly? I feel like she's very powerful," Bai Feng continued to probe Mr. Coco Burr for Information about Zhi Huo.
Mr. Coco Burr was silent for a moment before speaking. "She... of course she's powerful. Miss Zhi Huo was once one of the Kalos Region's Elite Four."
Bai Feng's eyes widened in surprise upon hearing this.
"Elite Four?"
Mr. Coco Burr nodded and said, "Yes, but Miss Zhi Huo only stayed in the Elite Four position for a little over a month before voluntarily resigning. No one knows the specific Reason. If she hadn't resigned voluntarily, it would be hard to say who the Champion of the Kalos Region would be today..."
Speaking of this, Mr. Coco Burr's tone was full of regret.
No one knew Miss Zhi Huo's background. Everyone only knew that when she participated in the Elite Four election back then, her popularity was exceptionally high, arguably a landslide first place.
When she withdrew from the Elite Four back then, countless people wept and suffered because of it.
Many years have passed now, and who knows how many people still remember Miss Zhi Huo...
Bai Feng's Brain had stopped thinking, stunned by Mr. Coco Burr's words.
This... is she that amazing?
Seeing Bai Feng's astonished Expression, Mr. Coco Burr patted his shoulder and said, "Hahaha... Young Man, since you have gained Miss Zhi Huo's favor, work hard!"
After speaking, Mr. Coco Burr left. He didn't ask for Bai Feng's Name either. If they were fated, they would meet again naturally, and it wouldn't be too late to ask then.
Bai Feng and the others stayed overnight in Shalour City that day and returned to Couriway Town early the next morning, still taking the expedited Flying Vehicle.
As soon as they got Home, Larvitar couldn't wait to pour out the Silvergold Stone Sister Zhi Huo had given them, then plunged into it and rolled around happily.
"Yo~ yo~ yo~" Happy yo~~~
Bai Feng grabbed its little Tail and pulled it out of the pile of Silvergold Stone, saying, "I'll keep these Silvergold Stone for you. I'll give you one Piece to eat every day. For the rest of the Time, you can satisfy your craving with the Soil you brought back from the Mine Cave."
"Yo~ yo~ yo~" Why, why, why!
Larvitar was unhappy when it heard this and bounced and jumped, protesting against Bai Feng.
Bai Feng pressed down on its little Head and said, "If I give it all to you, you'll finish it all in two or three days. Do you want to eat your fill all at once and then never eat it again?"
Larvitar immediately stopped making a fuss when it heard this.
"Yo~ yo~" When it's finished, you can buy more...
After speaking, Larvitar plopped down on the Ground, its two little feet kicking.
"Yo~ yo~ yo~" Ah... I want a Mine too!!!
Larvitar suddenly let out a long howl towards the sky, but its figure was too young, making it sound a bit comical.
Ignoring Larvitar, Bai Feng went to arrange a Room for his New Member.
He hadn't expected Carbink to join before, so the Room was temporarily set up. Fortunately, they lacked nothing at Home; they had everything they needed.
"Carbink, this will be your New Home from now on. Feel free to live here. If you have any needs or feel uncomfortable anywhere, you can tell me anytime. Don't feel burdened."
Bai Feng spoke gently to Carbink. Because he was afraid Carbink might feel uneasy being new here, Bai Feng tried his best to make his tone of voice calm when talking to it.
"Miexi~ miexi~"
Carbink nodded, then looked around the Room, seemingly very satisfied with its New Home.
"Alright, I'll take you to meet the other Pokémon in the Home now. They are all very gentle, and I'm sure you'll like everyone," Bai Feng said.
"Miexi~"
Carbink responded, following Bai Feng outside in a good mood.
Upon learning that a New Member had joined, everyone celebrated again.
Yay, we can get Healing Treatment again.
The confused Carbink thought everyone liked it very much and was a little overwhelmed for a moment, but the happiness on its face couldn't be hidden.
(Hatterene: Speaking from experience, I'm telling you, you're overthinking it.)
In the evening, Hatterene and Bai Feng worked together to make a sumptuous Dinner to welcome Carbink's arrival.
Unfortunately, although everyone else ate happily, Carbink wasn't interested in human Food. It only tasted a little and didn't touch it again.
Bai Feng knew it didn't like it, so he didn't force it and specially prepared some Berries that suited its Taste.
However, Carbink was still very happy because everyone showed great welcome towards it and kept talking and chatting with it, not neglecting it at all.
In the evening, the Pokémon enjoyed their Healing Treatment as they wished.
As a New Member, Carbink received special treatment. Its Healing Treatment Time was much longer than the other Pokémon, and for a moment, everyone looked at it with envy.
Although Carbink was shy, it secretly felt a little smug in its Heart.
It liked the feeling of being watched by everyone.
Bai Feng helped Carbink sort out and purify the Energy in its Body over and over again.
But to his surprise, Carbink's Energy accumulation, Energy Purity, and Energy Quality were far beyond ordinary Pokémon, even comparable to Larvitar, which had been sorted and purified by Bai Feng multiple times.
Clearly, Carbink had received a certain degree of Cultivation from Sister Zhi Huo.
As the Healing Treatment Time increased, Bai Feng suddenly felt that the Golden Finger Energy in his Body and the Origin Energy in Carbink's Body both reached a critical point.
Boom!!!
As Bai Feng's Heart trembled, a roar echoed in his mind, making him feel a little dizzy.
When he recovered, Bai Feng was surprised to find that his Golden Finger Energy, both in Quantity and Quality, had more than doubled.
Has the Golden Finger... advanced?
(End of Chapter)