Chapter 100: Please, Don't Make Everything Sound Like Life and Death Separation
Seeing Tropius slowly land in front of him, Bai Feng walked over and patted its neck, saying, "Tropius, I'm troubling you."
"Mew~"
Tropius squinted its eyes and smiled gently at Bai Feng, indicating that it was no trouble and Bai Feng could come to it anytime if he needed help.
After finishing Breakfast, Heliolisk lay down on the large Stone in front of the Yard Gate again, squatting motionlessly on it, its Head facing the Sun, stretching its Neck Frill to the maximum.
Bai Feng could even see faint Electric Current occasionally flashing on its Neck Frill.
"Heliolisk!" Bai Feng called out to it.
"Aibo~"
Heliolisk lowered its Head to look at Bai Feng. Seeing Tropius beside Bai Feng, it knew Bai Feng had still asked Grandpa Fu for help, so it quickly jumped down from the Stone.
"Aibo~ Aibo~"
Heliolisk scratched its Head awkwardly, feeling a bit ashamed in its Heart, thinking it was really a bit slow. After spending so much Time, it still couldn't grasp Sunny Day.
Bai Feng patted its Head and said, "Oh, what's the big deal? You haven't been exposed to this Move before, and you're not a Grass-type or Fire-type Pokémon. It's perfectly normal not to grasp it. There's nothing to reflect on. I've seen all your efforts."
"Aibo~ Aibo~"
Hearing Bai Feng's comfort, Heliolisk's mood indeed improved greatly. It grinned and smiled at Bai Feng, then expressed its gratitude to Tropius, thanking Tropius for taking the Time to come over.
"Alright, let's begin." Bai Feng clapped his hands.
Bai Feng had already discussed the points to note when learning the Move with Tropius and Heliolisk beforehand. He placed his hand on Tropius's back and slowly transmitted Golden Finger Energy into Tropius's Body.
Since Bai Feng's Golden Finger's Advancement, he could perceive the internal structure of Pokémon more clearly through his Golden Finger.
So quickly, Tropius's entire Energy Circuit was clearly reflected in Bai Feng's Head.
"Tropius, that's enough!" Bai Feng said.
"Mew~"
Tropius nodded. Immediately, the four Wings behind it, like Leaves, began to emit white light. Following that, a red Energy Ball condensed by its mouth, and soon became as large as a soccer ball.
With a "whoosh," the Energy Ball was thrown by Tropius towards the Sky, where it exploded, turning into scattered points of Energy.
The next second, the Sun suddenly became scorching. Dazzling Sunshine shone directly down, causing Bai Feng to subconsciously close his eyes.
However, his Golden Finger accurately captured the Operation Trajectory of the Origin Energy within Tropius when it used Sunny Day, and how it resonated with the external Type Energy.
Before Bai Feng's Golden Finger's Advancement, it took him a lot of effort each time to capture this pattern, and he had to spend Energy to record it Completely. But now, in just one attempt, he had already memorized half of it.
"Tropius, one more time!" Bai Feng said.
"Mew~"
Tropius nodded, and used Sunny Day one more Time.
The duration of the previous Sunny Day hadn't passed yet, so the second use actually had no Effect. The Sunshine didn't become more intense because of it. But Bai Feng had already completely memorized the Operation Trajectory required for the Pokémon's Origin Energy within its Body when performing this Move.
Withdrawing the Golden Finger Energy and taking his hand off Tropius's Body, Bai Feng said to Heliolisk, "Alright, Heliolisk, it's your turn."
"Aibo~"
Heliolisk walked up to Bai Feng and stood obediently.
Bai Feng placed his hand on its Body and simultaneously input Golden Finger Energy: "Feel carefully and remember the Operation Trajectory of my Energy within your Body."
"Aibo~ Aibo~"
Heliolisk nodded with a serious expression.
Bai Feng guided it very slowly so that Heliolisk could remember it well. However, Heliolisk's mind wasn't as flexible as a human's, nor was its Memory as strong. So, it took Bai Feng over an Hour of continuous teaching for it to barely remember it.
"Whew~" Bai Feng took a deep breath, took his hand off Heliolisk's Body, and said, "Since you've remembered it, give it a try."
"Aibo~"
Heliolisk nodded resolutely. It tilted its Head towards the Sky, its Neck Frill slowly opening. White light rippled across it. Before long, a red Energy Ball appeared by its mouth.
However, this Energy Ball was much smaller than Tropius's.
"Very good, Heliolisk, keep going!" Bai Feng encouraged it.
Just as the Energy Ball's size stopped its Variation and Heliolisk was about to try throwing it towards the Sky, at that very Instant, the Energy Ball suddenly became smaller and smaller. Before Heliolisk could react, it went "poof" and extinguished like a small "flame."
(д) Heliolisk was stunned: What happened?
Seeing this, Bai Feng quickly comforted it: "It's your first time using it, failure is normal. Just practice more and you'll be fine."
Heliolisk wasn't discouraged either. It nodded and continued to try, but the Situation was still the same as before.
This was a Problem of insufficient practice. Bai Feng couldn't actually help much. The key was still that Heliolisk couldn't achieve good resonance between the Origin Energy within its Body and the external Type Energy.
Seeing this, Tropius walked forward and discussed with Heliolisk, constantly imparting its Experience to it, explaining how it achieved resonance.
Heliolisk listened and nodded, like a humble Student receiving instruction.
With Tropius's help and guidance, Bai Feng sat aside, quietly watching them practice.
In the blink of an eye, the morning Time passed. Heliolisk finally managed to learn the Sunny Day Move, although its success rate was only half.
To improve the success rate, Heliolisk needed to practice diligently.
To thank Tropius, Bai Feng kept it at Home for Lunch. After Lunch, he also gave it a Healing Treatment that lasted over an Hour.
In the Afternoon, Tropius happily left Fang Xing Mountain.
Recently, the Berries on Fang Xing Mountain hadn't reached the period of large-scale ripening, so everyone's work was relatively much easier. Bai Feng began giving the Employees time off.
However, they couldn't all take time off together, so it was done in turns. Each time, three to four Pokémon would get a full two days off.
During these two days, they could arrange their Time freely. They could lazily lounge at Home and sleep in, or they could go into the Mountain and freely release their Nature, or they could go Shopping in the West District...
Today was Hatterene's turn. It was probably the last one among everyone to get time off, so there were no Pokémon to accompany it.
It had the best relationship with Buneary, but their job functions overlapped, so they couldn't take time off together, otherwise there would be no one to do the Matters at Home.
So Buneary had already taken time off with Purrloin a few days ago, while it was Hatterene's turn today.
At Home, probably only two recently born Espurr could accompany Hatterene.
On the first day of its time off, Hatterene's Plan was to go to the West District to see the Companions at the Shelter, then take the two Espurr to the Pokémon Center for a Check-up, and finally just wander around the West District.
It must be said that Hatterene rarely put itself first, always considering Others, which made Bai Feng feel uncomfortable.
Seeing that Hatterene really planned to take the two little ones out by itself, he offered to go with it. It just so happened that he also needed to go to the Pokémon Center to purchase Anesthetic.
He had just helped the Pokémon with Lighting Hidden Energy Circuits two days ago, and the Sedative at Home was gone.
Hatterene was quite happy to learn that Bai Feng would accompany it. Although it only had Buneary as a close friend on Fang Xing Mountain, it didn't mean it liked being alone.
So, after eating Breakfast that morning, Bai Feng went out with Hatterene. Bai Ye and Primarina also went along.
Primarina wouldn't miss the Opportunity to go out with Bai Feng.
After packing their Stuff and bringing what they needed, Bai Feng and the others set off.
Both Espurr were leaving Fang Xing Mountain for the first time. They were incredibly curious about everything along the way. When walking, they would stare at pedestrians; when riding in the car, they would cling to the windows; and when they got to the Street, they would point at the dazzling array of goods...
Hatterene took Bai Feng to the Shelter first because it wanted to give a batch of Energy Cubes that Buneary had just made to the Friends there.
With Hatterene's introduction, the Pokémon at the Shelter met the two Espurr that Hatterene had personally hatched. Showing affection for Hatterene, they all sent Blessings and Gifts to the Espurr.
In an Instant, the two Espurr became the most popular beings in the entire Shelter.
Although the Gifts given by the Pokémon here weren't anything precious, some were even just a Leaf or a Stone, the two Espurr happily accepted them all and solemnly asked Hatterene to help them keep them safe.
Psychic-type Pokémon are very good at sensing the Emotions of surrounding Creatures. So, after sensing the Pokémon's sincere affection, they gradually became lively.
However, there's another point. Because Espurr, this kind of Pokémon, have relatively strong innate Mental Power, they often need to suppress their Emotions to prevent their Mental Power from going out of control and harming Others.
Perhaps they were too happy playing today, the male Espurr (the two Espurr are a brother and sister pair) didn't control its Power well and accidentally used its Mental Power to send a Litleo flying.
The Litleo wasn't harmed at all, but the Espurr itself was quite frightened.
Because it felt too guilty, the younger male Espurr's Emotion immediately became low.
However, no one blamed it. Instead, they comforted it very friendly. Even the Litleo ran over to nuzzle it. Only then did the younger male Espurr adjust its Emotion.
After leaving the Shelter, they went to the Pokémon Center according to their Plan.
Along the way, Primarina kept pestering Bai Feng to buy it Toys. Having no choice, Bai Feng bought it a few Floating Balls, which would be perfect for playing ball with its Shrimp Minions when swimming in the Reservoir.
Primarina wasn't picky either; it liked anything Bai Feng bought for it.
Primarina also had quite a Talent for performing tricks. As soon as it got the Floating Balls, it balanced one on its Head at the Shop Entrance and performed a routine for Bai Feng and the others, making everyone laugh heartily. Even passersby couldn't help but stop their Footsteps.
Primarina was in high spirits, completely unaware of social embarrassment. Finally, amidst everyone's applause, it was dragged away by Bai Feng.
Upon arriving at the Pokémon Center, Nurse Joy greeted Bai Feng familiarly.
"You're here!"
Counting the Time, Nurse Joy also guessed that Bai Feng would be coming around these days.
"Is it still the same Quantity as before?"
Bai Feng shook his Head and said, "I'll take a bit more this Time." Saying this, he reported the specific number to Nurse Joy.
"It seems you have new Pokémon there again," Nurse Joy said with a smile, nodding.
Bai Feng then took the two Espurr from Hatterene and placed them in front of Nurse Joy.
"Also, I need you to give these two little ones a Check-up today. They were only born recently."
Nurse Joy gently rubbed the little Heads of the two Espurr and said, "Okay, leave them to me, don't worry."
The two Espurr were a bit flustered seeing Nurse Joy, a Stranger. They looked at Bai Feng, then at Hatterene, and finally ran directly back to Hatterene's side.
Hatterene quickly came over to comfort them.
"Rim~ Rim~ Rim~" Didn't we agree before? Be good, it'll be over soon. I'll be waiting for you right here.
"Meow~"
"Meow~"
Hearing Hatterene's words, the brother and sister pair obediently returned to Nurse Joy's side, but their eyes kept watching Hatterene.
Seeing this Situation, Nurse Joy chuckled.
"You two are really cute. It's just a Check-up, it'll be quick. It's not like life and death separation," she said, picking up the two Espurr. "Leave them to me, don't worry." Then she turned to Chansey and said, "Chansey, go get the Medicine for Bai Feng."
"Lucky~" Chansey responded and walked towards the Pharmacy.
The two Espurr lay on Nurse Joy's shoulders and were taken to the Examination Room. They looked at Hatterene with teary eyes and kept waving at it, which greatly amused Bai Feng.
Nurse Joy was very fast at checking Pokémon's Bodies. A few minutes later, the two Espurr were brought out again.
"See, I told you it would be quick," Nurse Joy said cheerfully, placing the Espurr siblings on the Counter and returning them to Hatterene.
After getting the Medicine, Bai Feng said to Nurse Joy, "Thank you for your trouble today. Goodbye."
Nurse Joy waved her hand nonchalantly and said, "If your Pokémon have any Problems, you can come over anytime."
After leaving the Pokemon Center, Bai Feng said to Hatterene, "Let's properly relax for the remaining Time. Is there anywhere you want to go play?"
Bai Feng still felt that it would be better for Hatterene to spend some Time on itself, enjoy life more, and not just spend all its Time on Others.
Hatterene shook its Head. Although it had grown up in Couriway Town, it had basically never left the vicinity of the Pokémon Shelter, so it wasn't actually familiar with many places in Couriway Town.
Bai Feng patted his chest and said confidently, "Then leave it to me."
In the past, Bai Feng was Busy with studying and work and wasn't very familiar with Couriway Town either. But ever since he took Grandpa Fu around Couriway Town that one Time, he had become well-acquainted with all the fun places in Couriway Town.
Hatterene naturally had no objection. It nodded gently in agreement.
Bai Feng looked around and finally chose a Haunted House.
This Haunted House had recently become very famous in Couriway Town, and many people went specifically to visit it.
The last Time he was with Grandpa Fu, Bai Feng had wanted to go, but due to the Problem of limited Time, he couldn't make it in the end.
Bai Ye speechlessy slapped Bai Feng. You don't want to accompany Hatterene, you just purely want to go yourself!
Seeing that his Mom had seen through what he was thinking, Bai Feng scratched his Head and smiled foolishly at Bai Ye.
Just like that, Bai Feng, Bai Ye, and Primarina took Hatterene and the two Espurr to the Haunted House together.
(End of this chapter)