In a clearing overgrown with weeds in the wilderness, the afternoon sun shone brightly, and the air was filled with a sense of heat and unease.
In the center of the clearing, a not-so-large tree stood stubbornly; though its branches were not particularly lush, it bore many blue Oran Berries, making it exceptionally eye-catching in this barren land, like a small gem that instantly made a group of people's eyes turn red.
The Pokemon were divided into two groups, and the atmosphere was so tense it felt like Sparks could fly.
One group was naturally Chen Kai and the Xiao Mei, and Chen Kai stepped forward to have a final discussion with them: “I told you, I’ll move a larger tree for you, so this small one can be mine!”
Miraidon was currently carrying a 2-meter-long Sitrus Berry tree on its back, and this small Oran Berry tree would fit perfectly.
Additionally, Chen Kai himself really liked eating Oran Berries, so he didn't want to give up this tree.
The Rhyhorn in front of him didn’t think so; they didn’t care about the fruit tree, but mainly that Chen Kai had invaded their territory, and they had warned Chen Kai multiple times to leave.
But Chen Kai didn't understand!
Because Miraidon had to carry Chen Kai and was already pulling one Sitrus Berry tree, it didn't want to pull another, so it was too lazy to talk to Chen Kai.
Seeing that Chen Kai still refused to leave, the Rhyhorn snorted hot air from its nose in anger, then lowered its head and charged towards Chen Kai with Horn Attack.
“Damn it! You refuse a toast but drink a forfeit!” Chen Kai once again took out his crystal orb.
Laughable, you little punk, do you think you’re a Victreebel? You’re quadruple weak to Grass with Rock and Ground types, what are you going to fight me with?
After these few experiments, Chen Kai found that Teraing Iron Bundle would drain his own Taijing Energy, but doing so for Xiao Mei and Dipplin didn't have this concern; they could Tera multiple times a day.
Chen Kai threw the crystal orb onto Dipplin again! “Dipplin, Tera.”
A flash of light, and the Dipplin Teraed again, with the Big Boss wearing a crown of flowers, full of momentum!
After all, they had also realized they had encountered a soft target.
“Syrup Bomb.”
As soon as the crimson syrup touched the Rhyhorn's body, it exploded with a “bang!” like a firecracker on New Year's.
One Rhyhorn that was hit immediately fell to the ground, seeing stars.
The splashing syrup, upon contact with the Rhyhorn, contained Grass-type energy that ‘sizzled’ and eroded the Rhyhorn’s skin.
It made the Rhyhorn grimace in pain.
Chen Kai pressed on with the advantage: “Continue Syrup Bomb! Xiao Mei, Treecko, don’t be idle either, use Dazzling Gleam and Leafage.”
Pink light and green leaves also rushed towards the Rhyhorn.
These Rhyhorn, ranging from level 20 to 30, were quickly all knocked down.
The Second Boss cried out in delight:
“Mii!!!” (Awesome!!!)
At this moment, a dazzling white light burst forth from Xiao Mei—it was evolving!
Within the white light, Xiao Mei's figure gradually grew taller, reaching one meter forty in height.
The white light gradually dispersed, revealing its brand new, predominantly yellow body.
On its yellow body were distributed some black stripes, which not only added to its mysteriousness but also resembled unique tattoos tailor-made for it by nature.
The orb on its tail also changed from blue to red, and at the same time, a red orb grew on its forehead.
It was now constantly touching itself because it realized it had no wool left on its body!
It was very sad, and the sound it made was soft and prolonged:
“Woo! Long?” (Woo! Where’s my fur?)
The Second Boss patted Xiao Mei:
“Mii, mii.” (You’ve grown stronger, and also bald.)
Xiao Mei knelt on the ground:
“Long!” (Heavens above!)
Chen Kai walked over to comfort it: “It’s okay, it’s okay. You’ll have a chance to grow it back later.”
After comforting it for a while, Chen Kai began to dig up the Oran Berry tree.
Guided by humanitarian spirit, Chen Kai helped the Rhyhorn by briefly spraying them with Potion; once recovered, they no longer dared to seek a beating and watched Chen Kai fuss with the tree from afar.
He then actually dug up a larger tree and transplanted it; he just didn't know if it would bear fruit, but the shade it provided would definitely be larger.
As soon as it was planted, several Rhydon walked over from a distance.
Chen Kai sensed trouble: “We beat the small ones, and the big ones came; if we beat the big ones, I’m afraid the old ones will come too, run!”
Miraidon, carrying two trees and Chen Kai, returned home in the evening.
Silver moonlight poured down through gaps in the clouds, like a thin veil; taking advantage of the moonlight, Chen Kai and the Pokemon quickly found an empty space and planted the two fruit trees.
For some reason, after the fruit trees were planted, the Big Boss stood quietly beside the saplings, with the moonlight shining on them both, as if draping them in a soft, light veil.
Chen Kai squatted down and said to the Big Boss: “These two trees are entrusted to your care from now on!”
The Big Boss replied with firm eyes:
“Mii!” (No problem!)
“Hmm! Very good.” Chen Ba also walked out and commented, then he looked around and thought of something:
“We sold the Wooloo’s wool for money, and Xiao Kai didn’t spend much on his initial Pokemon. By the way, shouldn’t we expand our house?”
Chen Ma thought for a moment: “Indeed, we can! Otherwise, if any guest comes, Xiao Kai will have to sleep in the attic again.”
Chen Ba kept thinking: “Perfect, I see the little Treecko always drinking Moomoo Milk, so we can also raise a few Miltank! Expand our business.”
Chen Kai was a bit confused: “How much money can selling wool make? Are we really spending so lavishly?”
Chen Ba casually said: “It’s pretty good, about three million.”
“How much?” Chen Kai’s jaw dropped.
“About three million.” Chen Ba said again.
“That much?” It was the first time Chen Kai knew that the wool from the sheep Chen Dafu raised could sell for so much.
It was a pity Xiao Mei had no more wool, otherwise Chen Kai would have wanted to sell its wool.
“Otherwise? This is your dad’s annual harvest. And this is gold-award winning wool.” Chen Ma said.
“Moreover, Wooloo are very expensive, and we still have to pay Wang Yi and their village for the pasture rental fee!”
Early the next morning, Chen Ba took a group of people and was measuring something near the house.
Chen Kai guessed that his dad was definitely preparing to expand the house.
But that was none of his business; he had other important matters.
Xiao Mei’s Mega Evolution!
Xiao Mei had been depressed all night because it had evolved into Ampharos and lost all its fur.
Chen Kai told it that if Ampharos evolved further, it could grow flowing white fur.
Xiao Mei was somewhat skeptical:
“Long~ Long!” (I’m not well-read, don’t lie to me!)
Chen Kai swore with a raised hand: “I guarantee I won’t lie to you. And after evolving, you can even become a real dragon!”
“Then how do I evolve?” Although Xiao Mei had never heard of itself evolving into Ampharos and then evolving further, out of trust, it asked.
“Come with me.” Chen Kai led Xiao Mei to the surrounding open space and instructed it: “Xiao Mei, you also take out that ite I gave you before.”
Xiao Mei, who had already evolved into Ampharos, no longer had wool to hide its mega evolution stone.
It went home and took out its ite.
Chen Kai had never personally evolved either, so he could only vaguely say: “Next, concentrate your thoughts or power or whatever on this ite!”
Xiao Mei nodded:
“Long~” (Okay.)
It closed its eyes, focusing its attention on the ite.
Gradually, Chen Kai’s keystone emitted a yellow light, and the ite in Xiao Mei’s hand also emitted a blue light.
The lights grew brighter and brighter, slowly converging into several light rays, rushing towards each other.
But just as the two lights were about to touch, they crossed paths and did not make contact.
