Chapter 321: Gluttonous Swinub
The man and woman looked a bit younger than Bai Feng, probably around eighteen or nineteen years old.
The man had red hair and an Urshifu (Single Strike Style) stood beside him; the woman had blue hair and an Urshifu (Rapid Strike Style) stood beside her. They were facing each other, chatting about something.
The man's perception was very sharp. He suddenly frowned, looked in Bai Feng's direction, and shouted sternly:
"Who's there? Come out!"
Bai Feng hadn't intended to hide anyway. Seeing that he had been discovered, he walked out from the Forest.
"Hello!" Bai Feng greeted them with a smile.
Looking at the two people in front of him, Bai Feng felt a little familiar. After thinking for a long time, he suddenly remembered that they seemed to be A Jian and Chao Ri from the Original Work anime, who tested Goh to participate in the "Mew Project".
Those two people did seem to each have an Urshifu with them.
"Who are you? Why were you following us secretly?" A Jian questioned him with a wary expression.
Hearing this, Bai Feng quickly waved his hand, "Don't misunderstand, I wasn't following you. I just came over to take a look because I saw the Urshifu."
Urshifu are Legendary Pokémon, extraordinary beings. Seeing Bai Feng mention them, A Jian and Chao Ri became even more vigilant.
"Why are you following the Urshifu?" Chao Ri asked.
Bai Feng explained, "Don't misunderstand, I don't have any designs on the Urshifu. I just wanted to ask about the method for Kubfu to evolve into Urshifu. Actually... I also have two Kubfu, but they haven't been able to evolve into Urshifu."
A Jian and Chao Ri exchanged glances, both surprised and curious. This person actually had two Kubfu? If their circumstances weren't special, they wouldn't have been able to obtain a Pokémon like Urshifu either.
However...
"You really have Kubfu?" A Jian asked with a skeptical tone.
Chao Ri also looked at him with a doubtful gaze.
Sigh~ Bai Feng sighed. He extended a hand, and the golden ring on his wrist flew out, instantly transforming into a Space Portal. The next second, two Kubfu tumbled out from inside.
Xiong Da and Xiong Er were originally practicing martial arts at Home. They were suddenly sucked away by the appearance of the golden ring and were still a bit confused at the moment.
After seeing Bai Feng, they quickly scrambled up from the Ground and ran quickly to Bai Feng's side, hugging his calves one on each side, and looked at the two Urshifu not far away with confused eyes.
He really did have two Kubfu! A Jian and Chao Ri were stunned, but they also breathed a sigh of relief. It was good that he wasn't after the Urshifu.
"Kuma~ Kuma~" Bai Feng, who are they?
Xiong Da looked up at Bai Feng and asked.
Bai Feng squatted down and hugged the two little bears, saying, "They are your evolved form, Urshifu. I suddenly called you over just now because I wanted to ask them about your evolution!"
Hearing Bai Feng's explanation, the two little bears' eyes immediately sparkled as they looked at the Urshifu opposite them. No wonder they felt a sense of affinity towards the two big bears across from them.
They had wanted to evolve for a long time. Their friends had all evolved into their final form one by one, and only the two of them couldn't evolve. They were so envious.
Was it finally their turn now?
Chao Ri looked at Bai Feng in surprise, "You can communicate with Pokémon?"
Chao Ri's nature was completely different from A Jian's. A Jian looked very serious, while Chao Ri was much more lively and had affinity.
Bai Feng smiled and nodded, "Yes, I can communicate. Oh, by the way, I don't know how to address you two yet. My name is Bai Feng."
"My name is A Jian!"
"My name is Chao Ri!"
The two also gave Bai Feng a simple self-introduction.
As expected! Bai Feng's guess was correct. They were indeed the two people executing the Mew Project in the Original Work anime, both very powerful Pokémon Trainers.
"Can I ask how your Kubfu evolved into Urshifu?" Bai Feng asked, looking at the two with anticipation.
"Kuma~ Kuma~"
"Kuma~ Kuma~"
Xiong Da and Xiong Er looked at the two pitifully.
Chao Ri glanced at A Jian and replied with a troubled expression, "Actually, when we obtained the Urshifu, they were already in their final form..."
"Ah?" Bai Feng looked disappointed upon hearing this. The two little bears were even more so, their eyes instantly losing their radiance.
"However..." Chao Ri suddenly added, "Dr. Hodaka should know the evolution method. Our Urshifu were caught with his help!"
Hearing this, Bai Feng, Xiong Da, and Xiong Er immediately perked up again.
"Dr. Hodaka?"
Could it be the Professor who led the Mew Project? His memory was too distant, and Bai Feng couldn't remember many things clearly.
"Dr. Hodaka is..."
Then Chao Ri began to introduce Dr. Hodaka to Bai Feng.
Dr. Hodaka was a very famous Pokémon Professor in the Pokémon League. His main direction of research was the ecological bond between Pokémon. Since Bai Feng didn't pay attention to this area, he naturally didn't know this Professor.
A Jian and Chao Ri were Pokémon Trainers assigned by the Pokémon League to Dr. Hodaka to assist him in his research.
After learning about Dr. Hodaka, Bai Feng inquired, "Can I meet Dr. Hodaka?"
Chao Ri said with difficulty, "The Professor is currently working on an important project and doesn't meet with others casually! How about this, after the Professor's research is finished, I'll notify you immediately and then help you ask the Professor about the evolution of Kubfu."
Bai Feng said gratefully, "Thank you so much! I'll give you my contact information!"
"Okay!" Chao Ri nodded, then took out her mobile phone to record Bai Feng's contact information.
After exchanging contact information, Bai Feng opened the Space Portal again and patted Xiong Da and Xiong Er's backs, "Alright, you two go Home first. As soon as I find out your evolution method, I'll help you evolve immediately."
Xiong Da and Xiong Er reluctantly glanced at the Urshifu beside A Jian and Chao Ri, then jumped into the Space Portal one after another and disappeared.
Looking at the golden ring that had returned to Bai Feng's wrist, Chao Ri's eyes shone brightly, "You are a special ability user?"
Hoopa, as a Legendary Pokémon, was a relatively mysterious existence, known to very few people. So Chao Ri thought that the teleportation ability Bai Feng used with the help of the golden ring came from his own special ability.
There was a wide variety of special abilities in the Pokémon World. Besides a few well-known ones like Psychic, Aura, etc., there were also some rare and unknown types.
Chao Ri thought Bai Feng belonged to this category.
Bai Feng indeed didn't want to casually expose the special nature of the golden ring to others, so he nodded along, "Yes!"
He was indeed a special ability user, so it wasn't a lie.
At this moment, Chao Ri pulled A Jian and turned around, muttering something to each other. After a while, the two turned back around.
"Um... Bai Feng, are you busy right now?" Chao Ri asked somewhat awkwardly.
"No, I'm not busy." Bai Feng shook his head.
There was no rush to find a Pokémon for Limo, after all, Limo still needed to be hospitalized for recuperation.
"Then, could we ask you for a favor?" Chao Ri requested.
"What kind of favor? Tell me!"
He was still thinking of asking Chao Ri and A Jian to help him contact Dr. Hodaka. If it wasn't a big matter, helping them wouldn't be a problem.
Chao Ri explained, "We are going to track a Pokémon, but that Pokémon lives deep within the continuous snow mountain, making it very difficult to find. Since you can communicate with Pokémon, we wanted to ask you to help inquire with the Pokémon living in the snow mountain to see if you can find out the specific Residence of that Pokémon."
"Oh, I see! Alright, no problem!" Bai Feng readily agreed, "But Melemele Island doesn't have snow mountains. Are you going to Mount Lanakila on Ula'ula Island?"
Chao Ri gave a thumbs-up and said, "Smart, that's exactly it!"
"Are we leaving now?" Bai Feng asked.
"That's right!" Chao Ri nodded.
"Okay then, let's go!"
He could go to the Pokémon Day Care later!
Wait! That's right! If he could catch a suitable Pokémon on Mount Lanakila, wouldn't that mean he wouldn't have to make another trip to the Pokémon Day Care?
Mount Lanakila has many Ice-type Pokémon. Ice-type Pokémon moves are flashy and quite suitable for performances. It would be even better if he could catch an Alolan Vulpix, which is unique to Alola!
Of course, he was just thinking. Alolan Vulpix are rare and not that easy to encounter.
It is said that many Alolan Form Sandshrew and Sandslash inhabit Mount Lanakila. Catching a Sandshrew for Limo wouldn't be bad either.
While Bai Feng was thinking, A Jian and Chao Ri had each released a Staraptor and mounted them.
"Bai Feng, do you have a flying mount? If not, you can ride A Jian's Staraptor with him!" Chao Ri looked at Bai Feng and asked.
"It's fine, it's fine, I have a flying mount." Saying that, he used the golden ring to summon Dragonair.
Ever since he got the golden ring, he rarely kept his Pokémon in Poké Balls with him. He basically summoned them directly from Home, so the Pokémon could do their own things when they weren't needed.
It's just that sometimes a sudden summoning would make the Pokémon a bit bewildered. For example, Dragonair was very confused right now. It was just swimming in the lake and was suddenly summoned, still dripping water.
Dragonair vigorously shook off the water droplets from its body, then landed beside Bai Feng.
Really, that's not lady-like at all!
Just like that, the three of them rode their flying mounts towards Ula'ula Island.
Mount Lanakila is the highest Mountain Peak in the Alola Region. Precisely because of its high altitude, it forms a special snow mountain environment in the warm Alola Region.
Alolan Vulpix (Ninetales) and Sandshrew (Sandslash) underwent transformation based on this special environment.
After flying for over an hour, Bai Feng and the others successfully arrived at the Mountain base of Mount Lanakila. They dismounted their flying mounts and walked along a small Passage. Not long after, snow began to fall from the Sky.
Fortunately, there was no wind on the Mountain at this time, so Bai Feng and the others walked relatively smoothly.
Chao Ri and A Jian often carried out tasks outside and had seen all kinds of harsh environments. A little wind and snow couldn't affect them too much.
As for Bai Feng, he simply used Psychic to fly in the air, not needing to trek through the snow at all, which was much easier than for Chao Ri and A Jian.
He also had Fennekin hidden in his clothes. Fennekin was warm all over, like a small Furnace, making him feel incredibly comfortable.
"Fokko~"
Fennekin's little head poked out from Bai Feng's chest. It looked around at the environment with curious eyes and soon discovered many Pokémon it had never seen before, such as Alolan Sandshrew, Crabrawler, Swinub, and so on.
After some inquiry, Bai Feng learned that A Jian and Chao Ri were looking for an Alolan Ninetales. Because this Ninetales's ability was Snow Cloak, as soon as it snowed on Mount Lanakila, it would automatically become invisible, and ordinary people couldn't see its trace at all.
This Ninetales was not simple. It had lived for a very long time. In the past, it was worshipped by the people of Ula'ula Island as the Mountain God of Mount Lanakila, a noble and sacred existence.
Of course, because it rarely appeared before humans, its image was very mysterious in the eyes of the people on Ula'ula Island.
Dr. Hodaka had been researching the bond between this Ninetales and Mount Lanakila, so he sent Chao Ri and A Jian to investigate.
However, the Ninetales's whereabouts were uncertain, and it could hide itself with the snow on the mountain, so they had stayed in the Alola Region for nearly a month without any success.
If it weren't for needing to replenish supplies and coincidentally meeting Bai Feng, this helper who could communicate with Pokémon, on Melemele Island, they wouldn't know how long they would have been troubled!
After walking for a while, Bai Feng said to A Jian and Chao Ri, "I'll find a Pokémon and ask about the situation!"
"Okay!" Chao Ri nodded.
Bai Feng looked around and quickly locked onto a Swinub.
The Swinub was originally hiding behind a block of ice, secretly observing Bai Feng and his group. Seeing Bai Feng suddenly look at it, it got scared and quickly shrank back behind the ice block.
Bai Feng flew over and saw that it was trembling all over, burying its head in the snow, leaving only half of its body exposed.
A little fellow who only cared about its head and not its tail.
"Fokko~ Fokko~"
Even Fennekin was amused by Swinub's appearance.
Bai Feng patted Swinub's backside and said, "Hey hey~ Don't hide, it's useless."
Swinub wiggled its backside but refused to pull its head out of the snow.
"Alright, if you don't want to come out, I'll do it myself!" Saying that, Bai Feng grabbed its backside and pulled hard. Swinub was instantly pulled out by Bai Feng like a radish being pulled from the ground.
"Oi~ Oi~"
Swinub kept twisting its body, trying to break free from Bai Feng's hand. This guy was quite strong, and Bai Feng could barely hold it, so he had to use Psychic.
Under the restraint of Psychic, Swinub instantly quieted down.
"Alright, I don't mean to hurt you, I just want to ask you something." Bai Feng tried to soothe Swinub with a gentle tone.
But Swinub didn't buy it. Seeing that it couldn't break free, it didn't care about being scared anymore and glared at Bai Feng with its squinty eyes.
Bai Feng: ...
It had no intimidating presence at all.
Seeing that Swinub wasn't cooperating, he took out a pile of Berries and placed them on the Ground to entice it, "If you just answer my questions, all these treats will be yours."
(End of this chapter)
# Chapter 322: The Mountain God in the Snow
Seeing so much delicious food, Swinub's eyes immediately widened.
"How about it? Do you want to eat these berries?" Bai Feng asked Swinub.
"Oink~ Oink~"
Swinub nodded rapidly.
"Then, after eating the berries, are you willing to answer my question?" Bai Feng asked again.
"Oink~ Oink~"
Swinub nodded rapidly once more.
"Alright then, all the berries are yours!" Saying this, Bai Feng released his hold on Swinub.
"Oink~~~"
Swinub cheered, dove headfirst into the pile of berries, and started feasting. In no time, it ate the small pile of berries completely clean.
After eating, it looked at Bai Feng pitifully, looking like it hadn't eaten enough.
Bai Feng said with a smile, "There aren't any more. You have to answer my question first. If you can satisfy me, I'll give you another pile of berries."
"Oink~ Oink~"
Swinub jumped and bounced happily, agreeing very readily.
"Very good, do you know where the mountain god of this Snow Mountain is?" Bai Feng asked.
The bouncing Swinub suddenly froze upon hearing this question, unconsciously stopping its movements. It actually looked like it was trying hard to think.
After a long while, it started bouncing again.
"Oink~ Oink~"
"You mean you'll lead the way for me?" Bai Feng said in surprise, not expecting this little guy to be quite enthusiastic.
"Oink~ Oink~"
Swinub nodded excitedly.
Bai Feng brought Swinub over to Chao Ri and A Jian and said to them, "This Swinub is willing to take us to find the mountain god."
Chao Ri's face lit up with surprise upon hearing this. "Really? That's great! It really is convenient to be able to communicate with Pokémon. Let's set off quickly!"
"Oink~ Oink~"
Just like that, Swinub bounced and led the way, with Bai Feng and the others following behind.
The three of them followed Swinub, walking on and on. After an unknown amount of time, they unknowingly arrived at a Mountain Foot. At this point, Swinub stopped.
"Swinub, are we there?" Chao Ri asked excitedly.
"Oink~ Oink~"
Swinub nodded repeatedly, then used Dig, digging forcefully into the Underground, leaving Bai Feng and the others bewildered.
Wait, why are you digging into the Underground? The mountain god is a Ninetales! It wouldn't live in the Underground, would it?
The Hole in the snow was dug deeper and deeper by Swinub. Suddenly, a steaming jet of hot water shot up into the Sky.
A... Hot Spring? How could there be a Hot Spring here?
Bai Feng and the others were completely bewildered by Swinub's actions. Swinub scurried over to Bai Feng, looking like it was asking for praise.
"Oink~ Oink~" Give me berries quickly! Give me berries quickly!
Bai Feng angrily grabbed Swinub by the scruff of its neck and lifted it up, questioning, "Are you deliberately messing with me? I asked you to take us to find the mountain god, and you brought me to find a Hot Spring?"
Swinub looked bewildered.
"Oink~ Oink~" Mountain God? Not Hot Spring?
Swinub's sense of smell is very sensitive, allowing it to easily find food hidden beneath the snow. Because of this Talent, it can also easily find Hot Springs.
"You're really not messing with me?" Bai Feng stared at Swinub with a suspicious look.
"Oink~ Oink~"
Swinub shook its head with an innocent expression.
"Do you know where the mountain god is or not? If you don't, I'll ask other Pokémon." Bai Feng felt that this little guy wasn't as silly as it looked.
Maybe it's a Tangyuan with black sesame filling.
Upon hearing this, Swinub seemed to suddenly remember something, and quickly promised Bai Feng.
"Oink~ Oink~"
Bai Feng looked at it with suspicion and said, "This time, are we really going to find the mountain god, and not something else?"
"Oink~ Oink~"
Swinub promised with utmost sincerity.
Chao Ri also spoke up for Swinub, saying, "Swinub definitely didn't do it on purpose before, it just misheard, right?"
Swinub looked at Chao Ri with a moved expression, suddenly broke free from Bai Feng's hand, and dove into Chao Ri's arms, constantly nuzzling affectionately.
"Oink~ Oink~~~"
Chao Ri stroked Swinub with a loving expression. "Sister believes you!"
Bai Feng: ...
A Jian: ...
Swinub continued to lead the way for Bai Feng and the others. This time, it led them all the way towards the Mountain top of Mount Lanakila.
The higher they went, the heavier the snow fell. Walking became more difficult for Chao Ri and A Jian, while Bai Feng, who was flying in the Sky, was relatively relaxed.
After walking for an unknown amount of time, Swinub stopped. Bai Feng noticed they had arrived at the edge of a Cliff, and on the edge of the Cliff sat a Stone Statue. It was a lifelike Stone Statue of a Ninetales.
"Oink~ Oink~"
Swinub bounced and jumped excitedly towards the Stone Statue.
"You mean this is the mountain god?" Bai Feng pointed at the Stone Statue and asked Swinub.
"Oink~ Oink~" Yes, yes!
Swinub nodded.
Bai Feng narrowed his eyes and walked up to Swinub, picking it up again and asking, "You really were messing with us, weren't you?"
Swinub still had an innocent expression.
"We're looking for the real mountain god, not a Stone Statue," said Chao Ri.
Swinub looked pitiful, with an expression that said 'I don't understand anything', and said, "Oink~ Oink~" The real mountain god? I don't know! This is the Mountain God!
Sure enough, there wasn't a single word of truth from this little guy.
"You little... still pretending to be innocent..." Bai Feng gritted his teeth, unable to resist rubbing Swinub all over. He had to admit, its fur was really warm.
"Whoosh~~~"
As Bai Feng was rubbing, he suddenly felt a fierce cold wind blow, almost knocking him away.
"What's going on? What's going on?"
Chao Ri and A Jian quickly crouched down to prevent themselves from being blown away.
"Woo~~~"
At this moment, a low cry accompanied the wind and snow. Bai Feng and the others vaguely saw an Aurora Veil flash by.
"Woo~~~"
Another low cry came, followed by a blue-white beam that struck towards Bai Feng. Bai Feng instantly felt all the hairs on his body stand on end and instinctively used Teleport.
In his haste, Swinub fell to the Ground.
"Oink~~~"
Swinub cried out in surprise, turning into a sharp arrow, and agilely darted into the wind and snow, running towards a shadowy figure.
Bai Feng narrowly avoided the Ice Beam just now by using Teleport. He then saw a figure slowly walk out from the wind and snow, sweeping its gaze over Bai Feng, Chao Ri, and A Jian with a condescending gaze.
Ninetales! The Mountain God!
Seeing this Pokémon, Bai Feng, Chao Ri, and A Jian all felt a chill in their hearts.
"Woo~~~"
Ninetales looked at the three of them with very cold eyes, clearly seeing them as intruders, and opened its mouth to unleash a Blizzard.
Bai Feng quickly used psychic power to create a barrier for himself, while Chao Ri and A Jian summoned their respective Urshifu, hiding behind their Urshifu's large bodies.
Chao Ri shouted, "Ninetales, we mean no harm, we just wanted to come and see you!"
However, Ninetales didn't seem to believe Chao Ri's words and instead increased the intensity of its attack. The Blizzard blew even more fiercely, and ice began to form on the two Urshifu. Similarly, the psychic barrier Bai Feng created was visibly shaking and on the verge of collapse.
Helplessly, Bai Feng summoned Diancie.
"Diancie, use Light Screen!"
"Okay!"
Diancie waved its arms, creating transparent Light Screens that surrounded it and Bai Feng. Bai Feng instantly felt the pressure disappear.
A Jian and Chao Ri weren't so relaxed. They exchanged glances, and A Jian said, "This won't do. If this continues, we'll be frozen into ice sculptures!"
They had an idea in their hearts, knowing they couldn't sit back and wait. So they simultaneously shouted:
"Urshifu, Surging Strikes!"
"Urshifu, Dynamic Punch!"
Hearing their trainer's commands, the two Urshifu took large strides forward.
The Rapid Strike Style Urshifu roared, and streams of water surrounded its body. As it swung its fists, the water instantly struck towards Ninetales.
The Single Strike Style Urshifu's fist was wrapped in powerful airwaves, hitting towards Ninetales with a whooshing sound.
Dark-type moves are not very effective against Alolan Ninetales, so the Single Strike Style Urshifu did not use its Signature Move, Unseen Fist, but instead used the Fighting-type move, Dynamic Punch.
However, when the two Urshifu attacked Ninetales, a dazzling Aurora Veil appeared, forming a barrier that blocked their attacks.
At the same time, Ninetales and Swinub slowly disappeared into the wind and snow.
Whoosh~ Whoosh whoosh~~ The wind and snow became even more intense.
The two Pokémon did not leave the location. Its ability is Snow Cloak, so they used the wind and snow to hide their trace.
Bai Feng knew that Swinub wasn't as silly as it appeared. It clearly knew Ninetales and didn't want Bai Feng and the others to find Ninetales, so it had been leading them in circles.
Later, Bai Feng's actions caused Ninetales to misunderstand. It thought Bai Feng and the others were going to harm Swinub, which is why it appeared and initiated the attack.
Now that the wind and snow were getting heavier, it was clearly Swinub using the move Snowscape to assist Ninetales in battle.
The effect of the move Snowscape is that for a period of time, the weather becomes snow, and the defense of Ice-type Pokémon increases.
Coupled with Ninetales's Aurora Veil protection, the damage Urshifu could inflict on them was very limited.
As the mountain god of Mount Lanakila, Ninetales's strength should not be underestimated. In its Home, even if Urshifu are Legendary Pokémon, they cannot defeat it.
Moreover, these two Urshifu are significantly weaker than other Legendary Pokémon, just like the Zarude in the Forest of Okoya is weaker than other Mythical Pokémon.
Bai Feng felt that the mountain god Ninetales, barring any accidents, should be a Pokémon Touching upon Legend. Otherwise, even if Pokémon like Ninetales have long lifespans, it wouldn't be able to live until now.
With Ninetales and Swinub gone, the two Urshifu lost their target and could only stand back-to-back, looking around.
Bai Feng had no intention of intervening in the battle. His task was merely to help Chao Ri and A Jian find the mountain god Ninetales, which he had now completed.
Suddenly, a wave of cold air appeared with the wind and snow, spreading along the Ground. In the blink of an eye, it reached the feet of the two Urshifu and began to climb up their legs.
The two Urshifu's legs began to freeze rapidly.
It's Freeze-Dry!
If the ice continued to spread, the two Urshifu would quickly turn completely into ice sculptures. Chao Ri and A Jian's faces changed dramatically.
"Urshifu, Fire Punch!"
"Urshifu, Fire Punch!"
Hearing their commands, the two Urshifu immediately raised their fists wrapped in flames and smashed them downwards at the ice. A scorching airwave swept out, instantly melting the ice, and even the ice and snow floating in the surrounding Sky disappeared in an instant.
However, just as the two Urshifu cleared the ice from their bodies, a dazzling radiance erupted in the snow, instantly knocking them flying.
At this point, Ninetales slowly reappeared from the wind and snow with Swinub. It had just used the Fairy-type move, Dazzling Gleam.
After taking a hit from Ninetales, the two Urshifu were now kneeling on the Ground, panting heavily. It was clear they had no strength left to battle.
Seeing this scene, Bai Feng shook his head repeatedly. Chao Ri and A Jian's Urshifu aren't up to par. Two against one, and they were completely crushed.
Oh, it couldn't be said to be completely two against one. Although Swinub didn't attack, it acted as a very competent auxiliary, allowing Ninetales's Aurora Veil and Snow Cloak to be utilized to their fullest.
"Woo~~~"
Ninetales let out a long cry, and icicles appeared above its head, ready to shoot towards the two Urshifu.
Again? That's enough! It was all a misunderstanding!
Seeing this, Bai Feng grabbed Diancie's hand and used Teleport to appear in front of the Urshifu.
A Reflect suddenly appeared, blocking all the icicles.
Seeing its attack blocked, Ninetales became angry and immediately opened its mouth to unleash a colorful beam towards Diancie.
Diancie casually waved its hand, and a magnificent long sword formed from pink diamond immediately appeared in its hand. It swung the sword, and Ninetales's aurora beam was instantly shattered.
An alternative version of Stone Edge.
Seeing this scene, Ninetales was slightly stunned, then narrowed its eyes, a hint of caution appearing in its gaze towards Diancie.
With a new enemy appearing, Swinub once again dutifully provided support, using Snowscape again. The whooshing wind and snow followed.
Just as Ninetales was about to disappear into the wind and snow with Swinub, Bai Feng suddenly said, "Diancie, Skill Swap!"
Diancie's eyes suddenly flashed with a hint of purple radiance, and the next second, Ninetales's half-hidden figure reappeared.
At this moment, its ability, Snow Cloak, was swapped onto Diancie, while Diancie's ability, Clear Body, went to Ninetales.
Seeing that it couldn't become invisible, Ninetales was stunned.
However, Diancie wouldn't give it time to be stunned. It waved its arms, and giant rocks fell from the Sky, turning into thick Stone Tablets that surrounded Ninetales.
Rock Tomb!
The rocks trapping Ninetales were tall and thick. Unless Ninetales could fly, it couldn't jump out.
Of course, there was another method to escape, and that was to directly destroy the Stone Tablets!
Seeing this, purple radiance flashed in Ninetales's eyes. Suddenly, a wave of psychic power spread outwards. Cracks began to appear on the tall Stone Tablets, and they looked like they were about to be shattered.
Ninetales used Extrasensory!
Like regular Ninetales, Alolan Ninetales is also skilled at using psychic power.
Seeing this, Diancie stomped heavily on the Ground. A pink aura spread out. The moment the trapped Ninetales's Stone Tablets were swept by the pink aura, they all turned into sparkling diamonds, and the cracks spreading on them disappeared.
(End of Chapter)
Chapter 323: Swinub's Farewell Gift
This is Diancie's ability, capable of instantly transforming rock into sturdy diamond.
As a powerful Pokémon bordering on legendary status, Ninetales naturally wouldn't sit idly by. Seeing that Extrasensory couldn't break through Diancie's special Rock Tomb, its eyes began to flash with bright radiance.
It was using Nasty Plot to boost its own Special Attack!
Seeing this, Diancie continued to wave its arms, and sharp spears formed from diamond appeared above Ninetales, then shot towards it, intending to stop Ninetales from boosting.
A brilliant Aurora Veil appeared on Ninetales, blocking most of Diancie's Stone Edge. Finally, its boost finished. A round moon hung above its head, and the silver moonlight transformed into a light pillar sweeping outwards.
Bang! Bang! Bang!
The diamond stone tablets shattered one after another, and Ninetales finally broke free.
Whoosh~
Ninetales used Freeze-Dry, spitting out a blast of icy air that swept towards Diancie. However, Diancie's figure slowly faded into the snowstorm.
Ninetales's attack missed.
Diancie had used the power of its ability, Snow Cloak.
Having lost its target, Ninetales vigilantly observed its surroundings. Compared to Urshifu, who was helpless against Snow Cloak before, Ninetales could still use psychic to search for Diancie's location.
Suddenly, a storm formed by countless pink diamonds rushed out from the snowstorm, sweeping towards Ninetales. Diancie, hidden in the snow, used its signature move, Diamond Storm.
Aurora Veil took effect again, blocking most of the diamond attack, but Aurora Veil is not a complete defense move like Protect. Ninetales was still inevitably injured.
Seeing this scene, Swinub cried out anxiously. It really wanted to dispel Snowscape to restrict Diancie's Snow Cloak.
But Ninetales's Aurora Veil also needed Snowscape. What if Ninetales was instantly defeated without the protection of Aurora Veil? Swinub had clearly seen Diancie's terrifying attack.
For a moment, it didn't know what to do.
However, just then, the Ground beneath Ninetales's feet suddenly turned into a quicksand vortex, causing Ninetales's body to be continuously dragged down by the vortex.
Taking advantage of Ninetales being vigilant of its surroundings and neglecting the Ground beneath its feet, Diancie used the Ground-type move Sand Tomb. Diancie had learned this move from Steven Stone's Steelix!
Ninetales struggled desperately in the quicksand, but the more it struggled, the faster it sank.
It was then that Diancie reappeared from the snow and came before Ninetales, and Bai Feng also walked over.
Ninetales glared fiercely at Bai Feng and Diancie, its eyes filled with rage.
"Oi~ Oi~~~"
Seeing Ninetales defeated, Swinub "whooshed" out from the snow, blocking their path in front of Ninetales, preventing Bai Feng and the others from approaching.
Bai Feng said helplessly, "Ninetales, Swinub, we really don't have any ill intentions. We just wanted to come and see you. Those two over there just want to learn about the ecosystem of Mount Lanakila from Ninetales."
Chao Ri and A Jian quickly nodded.
At this moment, their hearts were incredibly complex. They never expected Bai Feng's strength to be so great. The mountain god they couldn't defeat even together was easily subdued.
They considered themselves not weak, but this Bai Feng was even stronger. Who exactly was he? Why had they never heard of him before?
Ninetales scanned Bai Feng, Chao Ri, and A Jian one by one with suspicious eyes.
Really?
Bai Feng was helpless. This mountain god was a bit too stubborn. It wouldn't believe him when he spoke nicely; it had to be beaten into submission.
"You've already been caught by us, why would we lie? We really don't have any ill intentions," Bai Feng continued.
Hearing this, Ninetales's hostility lessened significantly.
Indeed, this human's strength was excessively strong; there was no need for schemes or tricks.
"If you promise not to attack us again, I'll have Diancie let you out," Bai Feng said, looking at Ninetales.
Ninetales hesitated for a moment, then finally nodded.
"Diancie!" Bai Feng looked at Diancie upon seeing this.
Diancie nodded, clapped its small hands, and the quicksand vortex trapping Ninetales instantly disappeared. Ninetales was also freed.
With the misunderstanding cleared up, Bai Feng sent out Meganium to heal the injured Ninetales and the two Urshifu.
Seeing Meganium's powerful healing ability, Chao Ri and A Jian exclaimed in surprise again.
While Meganium was healing Ninetales and Urshifu, Chao Ri quietly approached Bai Feng and asked, "Bai Feng, who exactly are you? Are you a Champion hidden by the Pokémon League? A certain lord in the Army? Or the Leader of some notorious Evil Organization?"
Bai Feng was left speechless by Chao Ri's wild guesses. "You'll be disappointed. None of the above. I'm just an ordinary citizen of the Pokémon League."
Chao Ri looked disbelieving. "An ordinary citizen has a Diancie? An ordinary citizen can easily defeat a Legendary Pokémon worshipped as a god? An ordinary citizen's Pokémon possesses such powerful healing ability?"
Bai Feng spread his hands. "Believe it or not."
Chao Ri shrugged and said, "If you don't want to say, then don't."
The cold environment of the Snow Mountain made Meganium feel unable to adapt, so after healing Ninetales and Urshifu, Bai Feng sent it back Home.
At this point, A Jian looked at Ninetales and requested, "Ninetales, would it be too much trouble to ask you to take us around Mount Lanakila? We want to investigate the environment of this Snow Mountain."
Ninetales hesitated for a moment, then finally nodded in agreement. The environment of this Snow Mountain was very complex. Without the guidance of the mountain god Ninetales, there were some places Chao Ri and A Jian couldn't go.
So, under Ninetales's guidance, Bai Feng and the other two toured Mount Lanakila. Along the way, A Jian took many photos with his camera. These would all be material for Dr. Hodaka's research.
Bai Feng walked at the back. Just then, Swinub quietly came closer, following him step by step.
Bai Feng asked in confusion, "Why are you sticking so close to me?"
"Oi~ Oi~" You said that if I led you to the mountain god, you would give me more berries...
Swinub said timidly.
"You still dare to ask me for berries? I haven't settled the score with you yet!" Bai Feng was amused by Swinub's audacity. This fellow was really thick-skinned.
"Oi~ Oi~" We had a promise! You've all seen the mountain god lord!
Swinub said indignantly.
"We did see it, but did you lead us to it? It came out on its own!" This Swinub was truly shameless.
"Oi~ Oi~~" Just tell me if the mountain god lord came out because of me!
Swinub argued.
It came out because of you, that's true, but...
Forget it, Bai Feng was too lazy to argue with Swinub any further.
"Fine, I'll give you some!"
He wasn't short on these berries anyway. Might as well give them.
Greedy Swinub!
Bai Feng casually threw a berry to Swinub. Swinub jumped up, caught the berry in its mouth, and swallowed it in two or three bites.
"Oi~ Oi~" More, more!
Swinub pushed its luck.
Bai Feng had no choice but to throw berries to Swinub one after another.
Just like that, Chao Ri and A Jian followed Ninetales to survey the ecosystem on Mount Lanakila, while Bai Feng followed behind them, feeding Swinub the whole way.
This Swinub wasn't large in size, but its appetite was considerable. It ate a large pile of berries from Bai Feng along the way, at least a hundred.
"You're not actually a Swinub, are you? You're a Snorlax?" Bai Feng asked, staring at Swinub's stomach, which hadn't changed at all.
"Oi~ Oi~" What's a Snorlax?
Swinub had never seen a Snorlax.
"Never mind, just keep eating!" Saying that, Bai Feng threw another berry to Swinub, which caught it accurately.
Of course, Bai Feng wasn't just feeding Swinub. Along the way, he was also quietly looking for suitable Pokémon for Limo.
Following Ninetales, the mountain god, Bai Feng saw many Pokémon on Mount Lanakila, including some rare species like Smoochum, Vanillite, Snorunt, and also the mountain god's kin, Alolan Vulpix and Ninetales.
However, even on Mount Lanakila, the number of Alolan Ninetales and Vulpix wasn't large. They lived together, hidden in the Deep Mountains, rarely venturing out of the snowstorm.
Bai Feng just looked. Those Pokémon ran far away as soon as they saw Bai Feng, giving him no opportunity to catch them. To be precise, they were unwilling to be caught by Bai Feng.
Their elder, the mountain god, was there, and Bai Feng couldn't force them. Plus, he didn't like to force others, so in the end, he didn't catch a single Pokémon.
Until it was time to part with the mountain god, Bai Feng was still empty-handed. So he looked at Swinub, who was happily munching on berries, and asked:
"Swinub, how about you come Home with me? My Home has lots of berries, more than you can ever eat!"
Hearing this, Swinub's eating motion paused, and it quietly spat out the half-chewed berry.
"Oi~ Oi~ Oi~" How about... I don't eat this, and give it back to you?
Bai Feng: ...
That unwilling?
"Never mind, keep eating. I won't force you!"
Only then did Swinub swallow the half berry back into its mouth. Although it was greedy, if it had to leave Mount Lanakila and its mountain god lord, it definitely wouldn't do it!
Bai Feng thought to himself: I should still go check the Pokémon Day Care later. Pokémon at the Day Care have gentler natures, and there are more species to choose from.
"In that case, we'll see you again!" Bai Feng said to Swinub.
Chao Ri also said to Ninetales, "Mountain god lord, thank you for your help."
Ninetales shook its head, indicating it was nothing, then turned and walked into the snowstorm, disappearing in the blink of an eye.
Swinub turned to follow, but suddenly it turned back to look at Bai Feng, shook its body vigorously, and a rhombic white crystal fell from its fur onto the Ground.
An Ice Type Z-Crystal?
A Z-Crystal is one of the items used for Z-Moves, a specialty of the Alola Region, and a very rare item.
"For me?" Bai Feng asked, looking at Swinub.
"Oi~ Oi~" Since you gave me so many berries, I'll give this to you!
After speaking, Swinub "whooshed" into the snowstorm and disappeared.
Bai Feng didn't expect this unexpected yield. He happily picked up the Ice Z from the Ground, wiped off the snow stuck to it, and examined it carefully.
The Ice Type Z-Crystal was white, with a snowflake-shaped black pattern inside, emitting a mysterious special energy fluctuation.
To use a Z-Move, having just a Z-Crystal isn't enough; you also need a Z-Ring to install the Z-Crystal.
He'd see if he could get a Z-Ring later if the opportunity arose!
Actually, what he wanted more was Primarina's exclusive Z-Crystal.
Besides the generic Z-Crystals corresponding to the eighteen types, there are also exclusive Z-Crystals for some Pokémon, such as Primarina, Incineroar, Decidueye, Pikachu, Eevee, and so on.
Exclusive Z-Crystals are even rarer than generic Z-Crystals. Whether one could obtain them depended on fate.
"Alright, let's head down the Mountain!" Putting away the Ice Z, Bai Feng said to A Jian and Chao Ri.
Immediately, the three of them rode their respective flying Pokémon and left Mount Lanakila, returning to Hau'oli City.
Chao Ri and A Jian needed to contact Dr. Hodaka to report the results of their task, and Bai Feng also needed to go Home, so the three of them separated as soon as they returned to Hau'oli City.
They had already exchanged contact information anyway, so they could contact each other later if needed.
After parting ways, Bai Feng found a hidden spot and opened his Summoning Ring to go Home.
However, in the evening, Bai Feng received an unexpected video call. Since it was an unknown number, he was initially confused about who it was, but it turned out to be Dr. Hodaka himself.
Dr. Hodaka was a man in his thirties with gray hair, and a cute Mime Jr. perched on his shoulder.
"Professor, hello, it's a pleasure to meet you," Bai Feng greeted Dr. Hodaka on the video.
"The pleasure is mine, Bai Feng. It's a pleasure to meet you. Your full name has long been like thunder to my ears!" Dr. Hodaka said.
Bai Feng was surprised. "Professor knows me?"
"Of course!" Dr. Hodaka nodded. "I've read all the articles you co-published with Professor Sycamore about Mega Evolution. They were truly brilliant! I didn't expect you to be even younger than I imagined."
Dr. Hodaka was very famous in the academic world, so it wasn't strange that he knew Bai Feng's identity.
Bai Feng said humbly, "Professor, you flatter me. Regarding the research on Mega Evolution, Professor Sycamore was the lead. I merely offered some immature viewpoints."
The two exchanged pleasantries for a while. Dr. Hodaka said, "I heard from A Jian and Chao Ri. I am very grateful for your help; you were a great help!"
Bai Feng waved his hand. "It was just a small matter, Professor, please don't mention it."
"Oh, right!" Dr. Hodaka suddenly said. "I heard from Chao Ri that you are looking for a Starter Pokémon?"
Bai Feng nodded. "That's right. I have a younger sister at Home who wants to become a Pokémon Trainer, but she hasn't found a suitable Starter Pokémon yet."
Dr. Hodaka asked, "Do you have any requirements?"
Bai Feng thought for a moment and said, "There aren't any special requirements. Just something with a gentle nature and a good appearance. She's a girl, after all, and girls always like pretty and cute Pokémon."
"I see!" Dr. Hodaka lowered his head in thought, then looked up at Bai Feng again and said, "If you don't mind, leave this matter to me!"
"Huh?" Bai Feng was surprised. "Is that okay? Will it be too much trouble for you?"
"Of course!" Dr. Hodaka said with a smile. "Consider it my thank you gift for helping Chao Ri and A Jian."
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(end of chapter)
Chapter 324: Mysterious Land
"Oh, right, I also heard from Chao Ri and A Jian that you have two Kubfu!" Dr. Hodaka added.
"Yes!" Bai Feng nodded. "I heard from A Jian and Chao Ri that you know the method for Kubfu to evolve into Urshifu, so I asked them to consult you."
Dr. Hodaka explained, "The method for Kubfu to evolve into Urshifu isn't difficult. They just need to train according to the methods recorded on the Scroll of Darkness or the Scroll of Waters, allowing Kubfu to learn Wicked Style or Rapid Strike Style. They will naturally evolve."
Bai Feng knew this. The key point was that he didn't have the Scroll of Darkness or the Scroll of Waters!
"Does Professor happen to know any information about the Scroll of Darkness and the Scroll of Waters?" Bai Feng asked.
"Of course!" Dr. Hodaka nodded. "That's why I called you. If you have time, I can take you to look for the Scroll of Darkness and the Scroll of Waters."
Hearing this, Bai Feng's face lit up with joy. He excitedly asked, "Thank you so much! Where are the Scroll of Darkness and the Scroll of Waters, and when should we depart?"
Dr. Hodaka said, "The items are on an Island in the Galar Region. We'll each head to the Galar Region first, then meet up in Hulbury!"
Hulbury? What a coincidence? Wasn't that where he and Primarina encountered Suicune? If it was there, he could go directly via the summoning golden ring.
"Professor, you don't need to go through that trouble. I can take you directly to Hulbury tomorrow," Bai Feng said with a smile.
Dr. Hodaka asked in confusion, "Directly? What do you mean?"
Bai Feng deliberately kept him in suspense, saying, "You'll know tomorrow."
"Alright!" Dr. Hodaka nodded, full of expectation. He recalled what A Jian and Chao Ri had said about Bai Feng having the ability to teleport, so he immediately guessed something. "Then I'll wait for you to pick me up!"
The next morning, after making simple preparations, Bai Feng called Dr. Hodaka.
"Professor, good morning!"
"Bai Feng, good morning. I'm ready, you can come pick me up now!" Dr. Hodaka said.
"Okay, I'll be right there!" Bai Feng nodded, then activated the summoning golden ring.
Bai Feng didn't actually know Dr. Hodaka's exact location. He only knew from their conversation yesterday that Dr. Hodaka's research institute was built at the Mountain base of Mt. Coronet.
Bai Feng had never been to Mt. Coronet. Although he knew Mt. Coronet was in the Sinnoh Region, near Cynthia's hometown, Hearthome City, he didn't know its specific location. But it didn't matter; his target was Dr. Hodaka. As long as he thought about Dr. Hodaka, the summoning golden ring would automatically pinpoint the Professor's research institute for him.
Indeed, as Bai Feng called out to Dr. Hodaka in his mind, a golden ring suddenly appeared in Dr. Hodaka's research institute. The golden ring continuously expanded, eventually forming a space Passage.
Under Dr. Hodaka's astonished gaze, Bai Feng stepped out from the golden ring.
"Professor, it's an honor to meet you!"
Dr. Hodaka was still in awe. It wasn't until Bai Feng spoke that he snapped back from his shocked state.
"I'm also very happy to meet you, Bai Feng! It's truly amazing, reaching the destination in just an instant! Simply incredible!" Dr. Hodaka exclaimed repeatedly.
"Professor, you flatter me!" Bai Feng said humbly.
As a leading figure in academia, Dr. Hodaka was far more knowledgeable than A Jian and Chao Ri. He looked at the golden ring that Bai Feng hadn't yet put away and asked,
"This shouldn't just be a special ability, right? Is the key to the teleportation this golden ring?"
Bai Feng gave the Professor a thumbs-up in admiration. "Professor, you have sharp eyes! Actually, my special ability is Psychic, and it's the combination of Psychic and the golden ring that allows me to open a teleportation Passage."
"So that's it!" Dr. Hodaka suddenly understood!
Although he was very curious about the golden ring, he wasn't too familiar with Bai Feng yet, so he didn't feel comfortable asking too many questions and could only reluctantly look away.
"Oh, right, since the Professor's research institute is built at the Mountain base of Mt. Coronet, can I go outside and take a look? I've never seen Mt. Coronet with my own eyes!" Bai Feng asked.
Mt. Coronet is the highest mountain range in the Sinnoh Region. The Mt. Coronet mountain range it belongs to spans almost the entire Sinnoh Continent and is one of the most famous mountain ranges in the Pokémon World.
"Of course!" Dr. Hodaka nodded. "It would be a shame to come to Sinnoh and not see Mt. Coronet."
Led by Dr. Hodaka, Bai Feng came outside the research institute and immediately saw the towering and majestic Mt. Coronet in the distance.
Because of its high altitude, Mt. Coronet is covered in snow that is difficult to melt year-round. Even from far away, Bai Feng could feel the chill coming from the mountain.
Of course, also because of the existence of Mt. Coronet, the Mountain Foot of Mt. Coronet has become a rich and fertile place. Hearthome City is located at the Mountain Foot of Mt. Coronet, a place with a long history and mysterious legends.
It is said that Hearthome City is where the Sinnoh Continent was born.
"Look, that's Hearthome City over there!" Dr. Hodaka said, pointing in a direction.
Bai Feng looked in the direction Dr. Hodaka pointed and indeed saw a quiet and peaceful town that also exuded an ancient cultural aura.
"It's a real shame, the timing isn't right. I don't have time to appreciate the beauty of Hearthome City and Mt. Coronet!" Bai Feng said regretfully.
Dr. Hodaka smiled and said, "What's there to regret? You can just come again next time. Anyway, it only takes an instant for you to come."
Bai Feng smiled knowingly. "That's true!"
Having seen Mt. Coronet and Hearthome City, Bai Feng said to Dr. Hodaka, "Then Professor... shall we depart for Hulbury!"
Dr. Hodaka nodded. "Okay!"
Bai Feng activated the summoning golden ring. The next second, a space Passage formed, and the two walked in one after another. When they came out again, they had indeed successfully arrived at the suburbs of Hulbury.
"Truly marvelous!"
Experiencing travel through the summoning golden ring for the first time, Dr. Hodaka exclaimed again.
"Professor, where should we go next?" Bai Feng asked.
"To the seaside!" Dr. Hodaka replied.
The Scroll of Darkness and the Scroll of Waters were on an Island south of Hulbury. To reach there, Bai Feng and Dr. Hodaka needed to undertake a considerable sea journey.
Before setting off, Dr. Hodaka warned Bai Feng, "To view the Scroll of Darkness and the Scroll of Waters, you and your two Kubfu must undergo a trial. Otherwise, the Pokémon on the Island will not allow you to see the Scroll of Darkness and the Scroll of Waters!"
The Scroll of Darkness and the Scroll of Waters were treasures guarded by the Pokémon on the Island. Bai Feng's Kubfu only had the right to view them, not to take them away.
But even just viewing the Scroll of Darkness and the Scroll of Waters required Kubfu to possess a certain level of strength. Kubfu without sufficient strength were not allowed to evolve into Urshifu.
"Okay, I understand. My Kubfu and I will accept the trial!" Bai Feng nodded and said firmly. Xiong Da and Xiong Er had also long been ready to accept the trial!
"Then let's set off!" Dr. Hodaka said.
After the two arrived at the seaside, Bai Feng summoned Lapras. They rode on Lapras and, guided by Dr. Hodaka, headed towards the Island where the Scroll of Darkness and the Scroll of Waters were located.
It was a mysterious Island, very difficult for ordinary people to enter. Dr. Hodaka had stumbled into it by chance back then and was allowed to enter and leave freely because he had formed a deep bond with the guardian Pokémon there.
A Jian and Chao Ri's Urshifu were Pokémon that Dr. Hodaka helped them catch on that Island!
Riding Lapras, they didn't know how long they had been swimming. Hulbury had long disappeared from their sight.
About three days later, Bai Feng saw a patch of mist appearing in the distance.
"We're here!" Dr. Hodaka said, looking at the mist ahead.
"Is our destination behind that mist?" Bai Feng asked.
"Yes!" Dr. Hodaka nodded.
Hearing this, Bai Feng's face showed joy. He patted Lapras's neck and said, "Lapras, speed up!"
"Woo~~~"
Lapras nodded, and with a sudden burst of speed, swam towards the mist.
Upon reaching the destination, Bai Feng looked at the thick fog ahead and asked, "Professor, how do we get in? Wouldn't we get lost if we just went straight in?"
Dr. Hodaka smiled and took out a wooden flute. "We certainly can't go in by ourselves. We need the help of the Pokémon on the Island!"
After speaking, he blew the wooden flute in his hand, and a long, drawn-out flute sound carried into the mist.
"Caw~~~"
After an unknown amount of time, a long cry suddenly came from the mist, and then the mist began to churn, as if water were boiling.
"Caw~~~"
Another long cry came. Bai Feng clearly sensed that some powerful existence was rapidly approaching. Before he could investigate the result, a figure slowly appeared from the mist, elegantly and calmly levitating in the air, looking at Dr. Hodaka and Bai Feng with proud and indifferent eyes.
Bai Feng looked at the Pokémon in the air in surprise.
Galarian Articuno!
Could this be the guardian Pokémon of the mysterious Island that Dr. Hodaka mentioned?
Galarian Articuno, the Cruel Pokémon, Psychic and Flying type. It is a legendary bird Pokémon from the Galar Region. Although it bears the name Articuno, whether it is truly Articuno is still a mystery.
Dr. Hodaka was clearly acquainted with this Galarian Articuno. He greeted Galarian Articuno familiarly, "Articuno, I've come to bother you again."
Galarian Articuno's nature was quite cold. It looked at the two without saying a word.
"Please take us to the Island," Dr. Hodaka said to Galarian Articuno.
"Caw~~~"
Galarian Articuno did not make a sound. It turned its head and flew into the depths of the mist, but the next second, Bai Feng found that he, Lapras, and Dr. Hodaka were uncontrollably lifted into the air and drifted towards the direction where Galarian Articuno had disappeared.
Although he could no longer see Galarian Articuno, Bai Feng knew that the other party was using Psychic power to carry them through the air.
"Professor, is this Galarian Articuno the guardian Pokémon of the Island?" Bai Feng asked Dr. Hodaka during the flight.
"That's right, or more accurately, one of the guardian Pokémon of the Island," Dr. Hodaka replied.
One of? Were there other legendary Pokémon on the Island?
It really was a mysterious Island.
After flying in the mist for an unknown amount of time, all the mist in Bai Feng's vision suddenly disappeared, and a huge Island appeared before them. The endless coast stretched as far as the eye could see.
Rather than calling it an Island, it was more like a small continent!
Dense jungle grew everywhere on the Island. Bai Feng saw various Pokémon playing and frolicking in the woods from afar, just like a paradise!
Moreover, Bai Feng also discovered that the plants on this Island were very different from the plants elsewhere; he hadn't seen many of them before.
Under the control of Galarian Articuno's Psychic power, Bai Feng, Lapras, and Dr. Hodaka slowly descended onto the beach by the seaside.
"Caw~~~"
The moment they landed, a long cry sounded, the sound getting farther and farther away. It must have been Galarian Articuno leaving.
"Articuno, thank you!" Dr. Hodaka waved vigorously towards the mist.
After saying goodbye to Galarian Articuno, Bai Feng asked, "Professor, where do we go now?"
Dr. Hodaka said, "Release your Kubfu. The moment you step onto this Island, your and your Kubfu's trial begins."
"I understand!" Bai Feng nodded, then activated the summoning golden ring. Xiong Da and Xiong Er walked out from inside. They had long been ready, anxiously waiting for Bai Feng's summoning at home.
Arriving in a strange environment, Xiong Da and Xiong Er looked around with faces full of curiosity, then walked to Bai Feng's side, one on the left and one on the right, and hugged Bai Feng's legs.
Bai Feng squatted down and said to them, "Your trial is about to begin. Are you ready?"
"Kuma~" Ready!
"Kuma~" Ready!
The two little bears clenched their fists and said with determined expressions.
"Woo~~"
At this moment, Lapras in the water let out a startled cry. Bai Feng looked over and found that Lapras was actually surrounded by a group of Omanyte and Omastar.
"Omanyte and Omastar?" Bai Feng looked at those Pokémon in surprise.
Why were there fossil Pokémon here? He quickly used the summoning golden ring to send Lapras back home. With their object of interest gone, the Omanyte and Omastar gradually dispersed.
Dr. Hodaka smiled and said, "Actually, you don't need to worry. Omanyte and Omastar wouldn't hurt Lapras."
This Island was very fertile, so the Pokémon on the Island didn't lack food and didn't like to fight.
Bai Feng asked in confusion, "Why are there so many fossil Pokémon here?"
"That has to do with the origin of this Island!" Dr. Hodaka explained.
"The origin of this Island?"
Bai Feng was even more confused. Was this Island really such a remarkable place?
After Dr. Hodaka's explanation, Bai Feng learned that this Island was originally a corner of an ancient times continent, isolated from the outside world by a mysterious Pokémon using a special ability. Many things here remained as they were in ancient times, so it wasn't strange for fossil Pokémon like Omanyte and Omastar to exist.
It was precisely because Dr. Hodaka had made many special discoveries on this Island and gained sufficient understanding of the Pokémon and environment of ancient times that he rose to become an important Professor in the Pokémon League.
No wonder!
After listening to Dr. Hodaka's explanation, Bai Feng finally understood the reason for the Island's mystery.
A corner of an ancient times continent! Bai Feng suddenly felt even more expectation for the upcoming trial.
(End of Chapter)
**Chapter 325: Three Trials**
"Alright, let's go!"
After explaining the Island's origin, Dr. Hodaka pointed to a small path hidden in the Jungle not far away and said that was the Path of Trials.
Bai Feng nodded and led Xiong Da and Xiong Er over first.
Entering the Jungle, Bai Feng immediately saw many Pokémon quietly poking their heads out to observe him, such as Archen, Hatenna, Impidimp, Galarian Ponyta, and so on.
However, when Bai Feng looked at these Pokémon, they would instinctively hide.
Bai Feng, Xiong Da, and Xiong Er remained highly tense throughout their walk, wary of the Trial that could come at any moment.
Dr. Hodaka, on the other hand, looked very relaxed, holding paper and pen, writing and drawing along the way, recording the scenery and Pokémon he saw.
The Pokémon encountered along the way had no intention of attacking him.
After walking for an unknown amount of time, a Grapploct suddenly jumped out from the Grass, wriggling its tentacles, looking menacingly at Xiong Da and Xiong Er.
Bai Feng knew their first Trial had begun!
"Oh sss~"
The Grapploct leaped up, a white radiance flashing on its tentacles, and used Rock Smash to pounce on Xiong Er.
Xiong Er was no pushover; it leaped to dodge the Grapploct's attack.
Meanwhile, Xiong Da, who was nearby, reacted extremely quickly. The moment the Grapploct's attack missed, it used Headbutt to strike its opponent.
"Oh sss~~"
The Grapploct's speed wasn't fast, but its movements were very agile. It used several leg tentacles together to propel itself into the Sky, managing to stay suspended as if swimming In the water.
Xiong Da's attack missed, and it crashed headfirst into a large tree not far away, breaking the tree in half.
However, just as the Grapploct dodged Xiong Da's offensive, Xiong Er shot up into the Sky like a small rocket, using the move Iron Head to fiercely strike the Grapploct's belly.
The Grapploct cried out and fell towards the Ground, but its reaction speed was incredibly fast. Several tentacles quickly extended towards Xiong Er, who had hit it, instantly pulling Xiong Er into its embrace, the tentacles tightly constricting Xiong Er.
The Grapploct used the move Octolock.
Among currently known Pokémon, only Grapploct can learn this move, which constantly weakens the opponent's Defense and Special Defense while immobilizing them.
The Grapploct's restraint caused Xiong Er pain. It controlled its limbs, trying to forcefully push open the Grapploct's hold.
Don't let Xiong Er's lack of evolution and small size fool you; its power was not weak. It actually managed to slowly pry open the tentacles binding it.
Naturally, the Grapploct couldn't just let Xiong Er break free. It freed up a tentacle, which was wrapped in water, and whipped it towards Xiong Er's head.
This was Liquidation!
Unfortunately, Xiong Er wasn't fighting alone. Seeing Xiong Er about to get hit, Xiong Da quickly jumped behind the Grapploct and desperately pulled on the tentacle it was about to strike with using both hands.
Xiong Da's strength was also considerable; it actually managed to forcefully swing the Grapploct away.
The moment the Grapploct was swung away, Xiong Er finally broke free from all its tentacles and neatly flipped onto the Ground.
The siblings exchanged glances, then simultaneously charged towards the Grapploct, raising their fists and fiercely smashing them down using Dynamic Punch.
*Bang!!!*
Two fists, one from the left and one from the right, hit the Grapploct, deforming its face.
The Grapploct landed and simultaneously lost its combat capability.
Looking at the unconscious Grapploct, Bai Feng was wondering if he should call someone to give it some healing, when suddenly a figure flashed by, taking the unconscious Grapploct and disappearing.
The figure appeared on a tree branch not far away, holding the Grapploct, gave the two Kubfu a deep look, and disappeared again.
Bai Feng saw clearly; the one who took the Grapploct was a Gallade that could use Teleport.
Seeing that the first Trial was considered successful!
"Xiong Da, Xiong Er, you did great!" Bai Feng gave the two little bears a thumbs-up.
"Your two Kubfu are indeed very strong. The Kubfu I've seen before weren't as strong as them," Dr. Hodaka said with a chuckle. "The Grapploct they just faced wasn't simple!"
"Kuma~ Kuma~"
"Kuma~ Kuma~"
Hearing this, the two little bears put their paws on their hips and proudly puffed out their little chests.
"Alright, let's keep going. We can't be careless," Bai Feng said, shaking his head with a wry smile.
"Kuma~ Kuma~"
"Kuma~ Kuma~"
Xiong Da and Xiong Er nodded, held hands, and ran towards the depths of the Jungle. Seeing this, Bai Feng quickly followed.
After walking for an unknown amount of time, Bai Feng and the others encountered the second Trial. This time, the Trial wasn't a Pokémon battle.
What lay before Bai Feng and the others now was a very wide Cliff. Stone Pillars stood in the middle between the two sides, with each Stone Pillar at least twenty meters apart.
Xiong Da and Xiong Er needed to step on those Stone Pillars, which had a maximum diameter of one meter, to get to the other side of the Cliff.
What was important was that below the Cliff was a rushing water current. If they fell, they would definitely be submerged immediately. Moreover, if Bai Feng hadn't seen wrong just now, those opening and closing mouths with sharp teeth In the water... belonged to Basculin, right?
Good grief! These Basculin looked quite fierce. Didn't they say the Pokémon on this Island wouldn't randomly attack people?
Bai Feng looked at the two little bears and asked, "Xiong Da, Xiong Er, do you have a method to get across?"
Hearing this, the two little bears began to lower their heads in thought.
After a while, the two little bears looked up simultaneously, their faces showing confident expressions.
"Kuma~"
"Kuma~"
The two little bears suddenly began to flex their muscles, and then a radiance flashed across their bodies.
They used Bulk Up, a Fighting-type enhancement move that increases the user's attack and Defense.
Then Bai Feng saw Xiong Da leap up, using the Flying-type move Acrobatics, jumping high into the Sky.
The moment Xiong Da descended, Xiong Er suddenly grabbed one of its feet and used the move Fling to throw it towards the nearest Stone Pillar.
Xiong Er's control of power was excellent; Xiong Da landed steadily on the Stone Pillar and stood firm.
Bai Feng looked at Xiong Er in confusion and asked, "How will you get across yourself?"
"Kuma~ Kuma~"
Xiong Er gave a confident smile, then pushed off with its legs and jumped towards the Stone Pillar where Xiong Da was.
It's going to fall! It's going to fall!
Bai Feng couldn't help but exclaim inwardly, almost unable to resist using Psychic to pull it up.
However, at this moment, Xiong Er in the air spread its arms and actually flew a distance in the Sky like a bird.
It turned out Xiong Er had just used Aerial Ace, utilizing its slight levitation ability to glide for a distance in the air.
By then, Xiong Da could reach Xiong Er. It pulled with its small paw, steadily pulling Xiong Er towards the Stone Pillar.
Seeing this, Bai Feng gave the two little bears a thumbs-up from afar.
"Kuma~"
"Kuma~"
Xiong Da and Xiong Er also gave Bai Feng a thumbs-up and happily winked at him.
Then the siblings used the same method to cross the second and third Stone Pillars.
However, just as they were about to go to the fourth Stone Pillar, strange cries suddenly echoed in the Sky.
Bai Feng looked up and saw that a group of Drifloon and Drifblim had appeared in the Sky at some point.
Drifloon and Drifblim, the Balloon Pokémon, Ghost and Flying type, a Pokémon that likes to gather in groups and drift aimlessly with the wind.
This group of Pokémon didn't approach Xiong Da and Xiong Er; instead, they blew fiercely towards the siblings from afar.
This was the Flying-type move Gust. Its power wasn't great, but it was more than enough to interfere with Xiong Da and Xiong Er's Trial.
Gusting wind blew between the Cliffs. The two little bears were instantly blown swaying left and right, almost flying off the Stone Pillar. In the end, they could only lie prone on the Stone Pillar, unable to move.
Good grief, the Trial difficulty can be adjusted anytime, huh! No sportsmanship!
Bai Feng really wanted to curse, but he didn't know who to curse.
The Trial progress was instantly stalled. If the siblings dared to use the previous method to cross, they would surely be blown off the Cliff instantly.
Dr. Hodaka also frowned and said, "This is trouble!"
Bai Feng racked his brain, trying to think of a method to help Xiong Da and Xiong Er pass this Trial. However, before he could think of a method, Xiong Da and Xiong Er had already started acting.
Xiong Da suddenly used the move Fling to throw Xiong Er towards the Drifloon and Drifblim. Seeing this scene, the Drifloon and Drifblim were startled. They quickly scattered, trying to dodge, and the move Gust had to be interrupted.
Xiong Er, flying in the air, took advantage of the chaos to grab a Drifblim and landed steadily on top of the Drifblim's head.
The Drifblim was so scared it desperately shook its body, trying to shake Xiong Er off.
But was Xiong Er a pushover? It raised its fist, which was flashing with lightning, and smashed it fiercely onto the Drifblim's head.
*Crackling~~~*
Golden lightning surged through its body, and the Drifblim felt a tingling sensation all over.
"Kuma~ Kuma~~"
Xiong Er gave the Drifblim a command. When the Drifblim didn't obey, it smashed down with its fist again.
Fist after fist, the Drifblim finally behaved and was controlled by Xiong Er to fly towards Xiong Da.
When the Drifblim flew next to Xiong Da, Xiong Da climbed up its body nimbly.
"Kuma~ Kuma~"
Xiong Er pointed to the other side of the Cliff and ordered the Drifblim to fly there.
Bai Feng: ...
It can be done like this? Did the appearance of the Drifloon and Drifblim increase the Trial difficulty, or decrease it?
With the help of the Drifblim, Xiong Da and Xiong Er successfully landed on the other side of the Cliff. The moment they landed, the siblings excitedly hugged each other, jumping and cheering.
Bai Feng looked at Dr. Hodaka and asked, "Does this count as success?"
Dr. Hodaka's mouth twitched as he said, "It... it should count."
Alright, I was being too rigid! Bai Feng couldn't help but think. Immediately, he activated Summoning Golden Ring, bringing Dr. Hodaka to appear on the other side of the Cliff.
If he had known earlier, he would have just tried using Summoning Golden Ring or Psychic to get Xiong Da and Xiong Er across. Maybe that would have been allowed too.
Forget it! Bai Feng shook his head forcefully. It's better not to take shortcuts. Trust Xiong Da and Xiong Er!
"Let's keep going!"
Bai Feng raised his fist and shouted in a high-spirited tone.
"Kuma~"
"Kuma~"
Xiong Da and Xiong Er also copied Bai Feng, raising their fists to cheer themselves on, then held hands and continued forward.
The previous two Trials weren't too difficult for the siblings, so their confidence was unprecedentedly high.
However, extreme joy easily leads to sorrow.
Passing through the deep Jungle, Bai Feng and his group arrived at a Barren Zone. It was full of rock everywhere, with only a few weeds growing in the Rock Crevices providing rare greenery.
Just as they were planning to cross this area, a sharp cry suddenly came, followed by a figure descending from the Sky, landing heavily on the Ground, kicking up clouds of dust that obscured Bai Feng and the others' vision.
"Reee~~~"
The cry came from the dust again, making Xiong Da and Xiong Er feel like they were facing a formidable opponent. A bad premonition also grew in Bai Feng's heart.
Sure enough, after the dust settled, what appeared before Bai Feng, Xiong Da, and Xiong Er was a giant bird-like Pokémon.
It had a body of orange-red feathers, which flared out like spikes, and a pair of long, thick legs that looked very powerful.
Galarian Zapdos! Bai Feng was stunned. Was the leap in Trial difficulty this big? Were they about to fight a Legendary Pokémon?
Galarian Zapdos, the Strong Legs Pokémon, Fighting and Flying type. It's not good at flying because its wings have atrophied, but its leg power is strong. It can not only run at 300 kilometers per hour but also kick a dump truck apart with one kick.
Although Galarian Zapdos has the name Zapdos, whether it is actually Zapdos is still a mystery.
The Galarian Zapdos looked sharply at Xiong Da and Xiong Er, its entire body filled with pressure. Its gaze seemed to be asking: Are you sure you want to continue forward?
Xiong Da and Xiong Er instinctively took a step back. This single step, however, made the siblings feel ashamed. They immediately steadied themselves again, raised their heads high, and looked at the Galarian Zapdos.
What no one noticed was that the siblings' performance caused a flicker of appreciation to flash quickly in the Galarian Zapdos's eyes.
"Reee~~~" Go ahead!
The Galarian Zapdos raised its head and let out a soft cry, its tone carrying a sense of superiority.
Hearing this, Bai Feng thought: It really is a battle!
Xiong Da and Xiong Er didn't think so much. They immediately started their offensive. Pink radiance appeared above the two little bears' heads, and they simultaneously turned into streaks of light, crashing towards the Galarian Zapdos.
Zen Headbutt!
Because of its Fighting-type, Psychic-type moves counter Galarian Zapdos.
Unfortunately, in battle, while Type Advantage can provide an edge, it is not the decisive factor in battle.
The Galarian Zapdos pushed off forcefully with its two long legs and instantly shot far away. Not only did Xiong Da and Xiong Er fail to attack their opponent, but they also crashed into each other headfirst.
"Kuma~"
"Kuma~"
The two little bears let out a cry of pain and rolled around on the Ground several times.
The Galarian Zapdos's speed was incredibly fast. The moment the two little bears landed, it used Agility to accelerate again, arriving next to Xiong Er in the blink of an eye and kicking Xiong Er.
That leg was even flashing with lightning.
That was the Galarian Zapdos's Signature Move, Thunderous Kick. While dealing damage to the opponent, it also lowers the opponent's Defense.
(End of Chapter)