Chapter 148: Where's My Home? Where Did My Big Home Go?
"We won, so we should get the Discount, right?" Bai Feng asked, looking at the Shop Assistant Lady who had been observing.
"Of course." The Miss replied cheerfully. "Please come with me to check out now, guest. You've received a 20% Discount."
"Yay!"
Bai Feng happily took Pidgey and prepared to leave with the Shop Assistant Lady.
"Wait!!" Just then, Shan Wei suddenly called out loudly to Bai Feng. "Although I lost, can you tell me your Name?"
Bai Feng smiled and waved, saying, "Of course, my Name is Bai Feng!"
"Bai Feng... Bai Feng..." Shan Wei silently repeated the Name, then suddenly shouted at Bai Feng's retreating back, "I will definitely defeat you in the future!"
By this time, Bai Feng had returned to the shop. Bai Ye, who had been waiting for Bai Feng on a bench in the shop, immediately stepped forward and asked upon seeing him return:
"Gardevoir~ Gardevoir~" How was it? Did you win?
Bai Feng made an OK gesture to Bai Ye. Pidgey imitated him, also making a clumsy gesture with its Wings.
"As expected of my Treasure!" Bai Ye also followed suit and struck the same pose.
The Sharp Beak and Scope Lens together cost 120,000. After the 20% Discount, Bai Feng had to pay 96,000.
"Alright, guest. After the Discount, the total is 96,000. Here are the Stuff you bought and the Invoice. Would you like me to help your Pokémon put on the Item? Carrying the Sharp Beak might be a bit troublesome."
"Can you?" Bai Feng nodded and said, "Then I'll trouble you, Miss."
After speaking, Bai Feng waved towards Pidgey. Seeing this, Pidgey immediately flapped its Wings and landed on the Counter with a cooing sound.
"It's no trouble." The Miss smiled and took the Sharp Beak out of the packaging bag. She adjusted the size and explained the installation method to Bai Feng while fitting it onto Pidgey's Beak.
The Materials used to make the Sharp Beak are a type of Bio-metal with special ductility. It can be adjusted in size according to the size of a Bird Pokémon's Beak.
Furthermore, Bird Pokémon won't feel uncomfortable wearing it on their mouth, because this Material fits the Pokémon's Body Organ very well. The Pokémon can barely feel its existence and it won't Influence the Pokémon's daily life.
However, after wearing the Sharp Beak, it needs to be taken off regularly for maintenance and cleaning. This part requires the Trainer to do it themselves.
The Miss taught very carefully and patiently, answering almost every question Bai Feng had. She was truly a beautiful and kind Miss.
"Alright." The Miss clapped her hands after helping Pidgey put on the Sharp Beak. "Pidgey, see if there's any uncomfortable spot. If there is, I'll adjust it for you now."
"Coo coo coo~~"
Pidgey opened its mouth and cooed twice. It Discovered that there was no difference from usual, so it immediately made an OK gesture, applying what it just learned.
The Miss was amused by it and laughed. "That's good." Saying so, she also returned an OK pose.
What an interesting Miss.
Wearing the Scope Lens was much simpler. It was similar to wearing Normal Glasses, but due to the Reason of Bird Pokémon's body shape, it needed to be specially secured.
After helping Pidgey put on the Scope Lens, the Miss took out a small Mirror and placed it in front of it. "Here, Pidgey, see if this works."
Pidgey tilted its Head at the Mirror, then turned its body to admire itself.
Not bad, not bad!
Pidgey nodded in satisfaction.
Seeing that Pidgey was satisfied, the Miss said with a smile, "Since there's no Problem, we'll leave it like this."
After seeing Bai Feng and the others to the Doorway, the Miss waved and shouted, "Welcome back next time!"
Just then, Shan Wei poked his Head out from behind the Miss, looked at Bai Feng's increasingly distant back, and asked with a dejected Expression, "Miss, am I too stupid?"
The Miss didn't comfort him. Instead, she said with a smile, "The Trainer World is very deep, Young Man! If you keep being arrogant and conceited, you won't be able to grasp it!"
Coming out of the Pokémon Shop, Bai Feng recalled the cheerful Pidgey and, taking Bai Ye and Tsuchinoko Brother, followed the Map's instructions to find their destination.
Looking at the Map, Tsuchinoko Brother's Hometown was still some distance from Cauldridge Town. So Bai Feng directly rented a Flying Taxi in town and instructed the Corviknight driving it to take them straight to their destination.
Corviknight flew fast and steadily. After flying Bai Feng and the others over a stretch of Farmland, passing through a Grassland, and crossing a Forest, a towering Mountain Peak finally appeared in Bai Feng's line of sight.
That Mountain looked very tall from afar, and its Mountain Top even had Snow Cover. According to Gym Leader Yarrow, it was a place frequently visited by nearby Trainers or Adventurers, and it was home to many diverse species of Pokémon.
The Gossifleur and Eldegoss Clan that Bai Feng was looking for lived on the Grassland at the Mountain Foot of that Mountain.
As soon as it saw that Mountain, Tsuchinoko Brother cried out Excitedly.
Bai Feng asked him with a smile, "Are you sure this is the place?"
Tsuchinoko Brother nodded repeatedly, couldn't be more certain.
So Bai Feng shouted, "Alright then, Corviknight, please advance towards that Mountain with full power!!!"
"Caw!!!"
After responding, Corviknight flapped its Wings forcefully. After accelerating, it rushed towards the direction of that Mountain, carrying Bai Feng and the others.
"Screech~ Screech~ Screech~"
Just as Bai Feng and the others were about to reach that Mountain, a series of sharp screeches suddenly appeared nearby. Immediately after, several Skarmory suddenly appeared before Bai Feng and the others and aggressively attacked the Corviknight carrying them.
Not good! Bai Feng exclaimed in surprise. Skarmory and Corviknight are Pokémon with hostile relationships!
"Screech~ Screech~"
Two Skarmory appeared on either side of Corviknight, one left and one right, and used their Claw to scratch at Corviknight.
Seeing this scene, Tsuchinoko Brother couldn't help but think of the day Corviknight threw it into the River, and it couldn't stop trembling.
Because Corviknight was holding the Carriage, its movements were not as agile as the Skarmory. Just as it was about to be hit, Bai Ye sent out a Fire Pillar from each hand, accurately striking the two Skarmory.
"Screech~"
"Screech~"
As Steel-type Pokémon, Skarmory have extremely low Resistance to Fire-type Skills. After being hit by Bai Ye's Magical Flame, the two Skarmory successively fell from the sky.
This scene enraged the other Skarmory. While intimidating Bai Feng and the others with their screeches, they frantically flapped their Wings to create a Gale, attempting to blow Bai Feng and the others down from the sky.
Creak~ Creak~ Creak~
Under the harassment of the Skarmory, the Carriage Bai Feng and the others were riding in was swaying precariously. Corviknight was already putting in Effort to balance the Carriage's stability, but the Function it could perform was truly limited.
Finally, under the cutting of the Wind Blade, the Carriage turned into Fragment with a crash, its entire body splitting apart. Bai Feng, Bai Ye, and Tsuchinoko Brother plummeted straight towards the Ground.
If they fell from here, they would definitely be smashed into Meat Paste.
Only Corviknight was entangled by several Skarmory. While worrying about Bai Feng and the others' Safety, it also had to deal with the Skarmory's attacks. For a moment, it was flustered and in Panic.
However, to the Skarmory's surprise, during the fall, the passengers abruptly disappeared from the air. The next Instant they reappeared, they had safely landed on the Ground.
It turned out that Bai Feng and Bai Ye had simultaneously used Teleport. Tsuchinoko Brother was brought down by Bai Ye.
It was already very difficult for Bai Feng to bring himself down safely. If he had to bring Tsuchinoko Brother as well, he wouldn't have had enough strength.
Having just used Teleport, Bai Feng's Psychic Power was greatly depleted, and his Expression was a little pale for a moment.
Seeing Bai Feng and the others land safely, Corviknight had no more reservations. A huge Pitch-black Face suddenly appeared on its body, scaring all the surrounding Skarmory into retreating. Only then did Corviknight seize the Opportunity to dive down and land beside Bai Feng and the others.
Seeing this, Bai Feng said to Corviknight, "Corviknight, we've reached our destination. You can head back to Cauldridge Town first. We'll compensate for the damaged Carriage when we return later."
Corviknight showed hesitation. It used its Wings to point at the Skarmory still circling in the air, indicating its worry that Bai Feng and the others would be attacked by the Skarmory.
Bai Feng comforted it, "Don't worry, those few Skarmory can't do anything to us!"
Bai Ye nodded in agreement. A strong Purple Light emitted from its Eyes, and Corviknight immediately felt a powerful Pressure rushing towards it.
"Don't worry, you go back first. We can handle it."
Only then did Corviknight feel relieved. It nodded gently, flapped its Wings, and flew up, speeding towards the direction of Cauldridge Town.
The few Skarmory originally wanted to chase after Corviknight, but seeing that Corviknight flew out of their Territory Range in an Instant, they returned and circled above Bai Feng's Head, screeching noisily. The sound was very grating.
Being stared at like this, not only was Tsuchinoko Brother trembling with Fear, but Bai Ye also felt extremely annoyed.
So it casually drew a Fire Circle in the air. The next second, a Flame Dragon roared out from the circle, baring its fangs and brandishing its claws as it pounced towards the Skarmory.
The Skarmory were immediately scared into scattering and fleeing. They no longer dared to chirp around them.
"Alright, Tsuchinoko Brother, do you remember which direction on this Mountain your Home is?" After the Skarmory disappeared, Bai Feng looked at Tsuchinoko Brother and asked.
Hearing this, Tsuchinoko Brother looked left and right, feeling a bit dizzy and disoriented for a moment.
It was a Pokémon that lived underground. Except for the area near its Home Entrance, it wasn't familiar with anywhere else at all. If Corviknight hadn't suddenly grabbed it, it might never have left the vicinity of its Home its entire life.
Bai Feng's question really stumped it.
Seeing Tsuchinoko Brother's distressed look, Bai Feng shook his Head helplessly. It really didn't know anything he asked.
Just then, a chubby Greedent happened to pass by. It sized up Bai Feng and the others with its pair of round little Eyes, showing no Fear at all.
Bai Feng waved at the Greedent and said, "Can I ask you for a favor?"
The Greedent tilted its Head and looked at Bai Feng with a cute Expression, looking like "I don't understand what you're saying."
Bai Feng smiled helplessly, took out a Berry from his Space Backpack, and gently shook it.
"If you're willing to help, this Berry is yours."
The Greedent stared intently at the Berry, its two small ears twitching rapidly, and saliva was almost dripping. But it still kept its original Expression and didn't move.
Bai Feng then took out another Berry. This time, not only were the Greedent's ears twitching, but its fluffy big Tail also started swinging uncontrollably. However, it still put in Effort to resist the urge and didn't step forward.
True to its Name "Greedy," Bai Feng directly grabbed a handful of Berry from his Backpack and held them in his palm. "Is this enough? Do me a favor, and they're all yours."
With a "whoosh," the Greedent disappeared from its spot in the blink of an eye. The next Instant, it appeared beside Bai Feng's hand, stuffing Berry into its mouth while casually asking:
"Squeak squeak squeak~~" Go on, what favor do you need? If it's too hard, I won't do it!
"I just want to ask, where is the Grassland where the Gossifleur and Eldegoss live around here?"
The Greedent stopped eating the Berry and looked at Bai Feng in surprise, its cheeks bulging from being stuffed with Fruit Flesh.
"You want to go there?"
Bai Feng nodded. "Yes, can you lead the way for me?"
The Greedent hesitated for an Instant, but still nodded gently. "Seeing as your Berry are so delicious, I'll lead the way for you. But I'm only responsible for taking you there, I won't handle anything else!"
Bai Feng quickly nodded. "That's enough."
However, a doubt arose in his heart. What happened in the south there?
The Greedent nodded, quickly stuffed the remaining two Berry in Bai Feng's hand into its mouth, and said while chewing, "Follow me!"
After speaking, it darted out.
"Let's follow."
Bai Feng said to Bai Ye and Tsuchinoko Brother. Perhaps because they were about to go Home, Tsuchinoko Brother looked very excited.
Following the Greedent, they crossed a Rocky Slope, then passed by a Lake. The Greedent stopped in front of a Bamboo Forest.
"Squeak squeak squeak~~" We're here.
(｀_)ゞ Bai Feng had a face full of question marks. Where was the Grassland it promised? Wasn't this a Bamboo Forest?
So Bai Feng voiced the doubt in his heart.
"Squeak squeak squeak~~" This was originally a Grassland, but it isn't anymore.
The Greedent replied.
As expected, Bai Feng's previous premonition came true. No wonder the Greedent's attitude was a bit strange before.
Bai Feng still wanted to ask the Reason why the Grassland turned into a Bamboo Forest, but the Greedent ran far away in a flash.
"Squeak squeak squeak~~~" I have to go, or there will be trouble if I stay too long.
Also dumbfounded was Tsuchinoko Brother. It remembered that this place was indeed a beautiful Grassland originally, and its Good Friend Eldegoss lived here. How did it turn into a Bamboo Forest now?
Where's the Grassland? Where's Gossifleur? Where's Eldegoss?
Just as Bai Feng and the others were at a loss, a Growl suddenly came from behind them.
"Treasure Son, is that you?"
Bai Feng turned his Head to look and saw two more Cave on the Ground behind them. From each Cave, a Tsuchinoko Brother's Head was sticking out, looking tearfully at the Tsuchinoko Brother beside Bai Feng.
It's just that the Heads of these two Tsuchinoko Brother seemed much bigger than the one beside Bai Feng!
"Dad, Mom!"
Seeing these two Tsuchinoko Brother, the one beside Bai Feng exclaimed in surprise, then darted over with a "whoosh." The three Tsuchinoko Brother immediately huddled together Excitedly.
(End of this chapter)