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Chapter 399: Social Graces and the Crescent Feather
Chapter 399: Social Graces and the Crescent Feather
Enough is enough! Darkrai was fed up.
If it continued to 'play' like this, it felt it would not only have to explain itself here but might also face expulsion from its clan.
Darkrai glared at Jinghe resentfully, preparing to leave.
"Wait," Jinghe suddenly called out.
"What else do you want?" Darkrai tensed up.
"I'll give you a box of Energy Cubes," Jinghe tossed a box of Energy Cubes into the air, "as an apology."
Darkrai didn't intentionally send people into nightmares; it needed to draw energy from nightmares, which was a form of its 'cultivation'.
Once a year was already quite restrained.
So, offering a box of Energy Cubes was a form of compensation.
Darkrai instinctively caught the box, pouting.
"This broken thing is truly appreciated!"
Jinghe smiled slightly.
For a wild Pokemon that had never tasted Energy Cubes before, the allure of these top-tier Energy Cubes was indeed hard to resist.
He hadn't added anything unnecessary.
"Since you like it, why not listen to me?"
"Farewell!"
Darkrai bowed and quickly sank into the shadows, disappearing.
Only a wisp of swirling white clouds and half of its head remained, and its voice echoed again.
"Hmph! If you want revenge, you know where to find me. I reside on Fullmoon Island!"
Cresselia: ???
Revenge?
Revenge for what?
Jinghe's mouth hung open.
He had only wanted to ask if Darkrai would be willing to act in a movie. He had written a script for "Nightmare Space" and felt it would suit Darkrai perfectly.
He had originally planned to use the Energy Cubes to build a relationship, but now Darkrai was leaving?
It wasn't until Darkrai completely disappeared from sight that Jinghe noticed Mashado behind him, gnashing his teeth and holding a wooden stick. He then understood a bit more.
"
Why did this guy take the messenger's food?
"Forget it, you can't escape the temple even if you run away."
First, complete the task, participate in the tournament, and then consider the new movie.
His gaze then fell on Cresselia.
Cresselia's body trembled inexplicably, and a telepathic message resonated in Jinghe's mind, a gentle female voice with a hint of tension.
[It lives on Newmoon Island.]
"I know," Jinghe smiled and nodded.
[It truly lives on Newmoon Island!]
"I truly know!"
Jinghe broke into a sweat.
Although Cresselia was a Newmoon Pokemon, it resided on Fullmoon Island. It was said that it only appeared during the new moon, but in reality, since Darkrai often appeared during the full moon, Cresselia actually appeared more frequently during the full moon as well.
Seeing Jinghe's certainty, Cresselia secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
It didn't want to be inexplicably drawn into a nightmare while resting on Fullmoon Island.
It had also witnessed Gramps' ability.
[Thank you for this.]
Only then did Cresselia sincerely express her gratitude.
Regardless, Jinghe and his companions had helped drive away Darkrai, saving Cresselia a lot of energy.
[As a token of gratitude.]
A feather, slightly blurred under the moonlight, flew from Cresselia's body and slowly landed in Jinghe's hand.
Crescent Feather!
Another feather?
Jinghe's mouth twitched, "Thank you."
After all, this was a "legendary" resource, and its value was undeniable.
[On this feather, I've imbued it with 'Newmoon Power'. Use it well, and I believe you and your Pokemon will be able to bring beautiful dreams to people.]
As Cresselia spoke, her gaze intentionally or unintentionally swept over Gramps and finally settled on Ice Nine-Tails.
Fortunately, there was still a normal one.
"We will," Jinghe nodded earnestly.
Cresselia didn't have to say it, but Jinghe and his companions had always been doing this.
That sincere wave of Aura made Cresselia's expression a little more approving.
[In that case, I bid you farewell.]
"Would you like one too?" Seeing Cresselia preparing to leave, Jinghe took out another box of Energy Cubes.
Cresselia wanted to refuse. She wasn't the type to expect rewards for doing good deeds; otherwise, she wouldn't silently disperse Darkrai's nightmares every time it appeared.
But the image of Darkrai opening the box flashed in her mind.
[Thank you.]
Cresselia lifted her head, like a new moon, towards the bright full moon, and sang softly as she flew into the night sky, leaving behind a trail of dazzling stardust.
These specks of light spread throughout Waterway City, dispelling all shadows of nightmares.
At the same time, the box in Jinghe's hand was wrapped in psychic power and vanished in an instant.
"Huh?"
They're all gone?
Gramps scratched his head.
Without a fight, it felt like a waste of two boxes of Energy Cubes.
Jinghe smiled slightly, "Understanding the world is knowledge, mastering human relationships is an art. These four words of 'social graces' are equally applicable to Pokemon."
The little guys all looked bewildered.
Why did he suddenly speak so profoundly?
Jinghe touched his forehead and explained in a straightforward manner:
"By taking our Energy Cubes, they can't refuse us the next time we need their help."
For instance, in the future, it could teach Ice Nine-Tails some moves or abilities."
Oh~
With that, the little ones suddenly understood.
"At the very least, if we encounter it again, it'll give us some face."
"Guka~~"
Charcoal Little Servant had the most profound realization.
Turns out, face can be earned not only through strength but also through social skills and connections~
I've learned something new.
"What do you think? Do you like it?" Jinghe held the Crescent Feather in front of Ice Nine-Tails and asked with a smile.
This item was quite suitable for Ice Nine-Tails.
[Crescent Feather: A feather that emits a moonlight-like glow. It is said to possess the power to dispel nightmares. (Blessing of the Dream God, Crescent Blessing)]
It's somewhat useful.
At the very least, Ice Nine-Tails' Hypnosis should become more effective, and it might even enhance its psychic powers.
"Ow~o(〃’▽’〃)o"
It was evident that Ice Nine-Tails was quite pleased.
"It's quite pretty." Jinghe tied the feather with a string and hung it around Ice Nine-Tails' neck.
To be honest, the light green Crescent Feather suited it quite well.
To get by in life, one must always carry a bit of green.
"Ow~"
Little Nine-Tails tilted its head, showing off its new accessory to the little ones.
"At least it's real."
In the anime, Team Rocket's trio replicated the "Crescent Feather."
In Meowth's words, it was essentially a Popo's feather, bent and then coated with a light green fluorescent paint. It wasn't exactly the same, but it was an exact copy.
Even Miss Junsha couldn't tell the difference.
But, once this thought was planted in Jinghe's mind, he couldn't shake the feeling that this feather was Popo's! Case solved.
Cresselia is an evolved form of Popo.
Jinghe shook his head, temporarily suppressing this thought.
Actually, there was another gain from that night.
Ice Nine-Tails had mastered Moon Power!
Moon Power is a single-target spell that shines with magical brilliance and has an AOE effect. Combined with the Fairy Terrain's buff, our Nine-Tails finally fulfilled the three essential elements of Fairy-type Pokemon, ready to take on dragons.
For Jinghe, this might be the most significant achievement.
After all, it was learned for free!
No move-learning machines were used, and no precious Fairy-type resources were consumed.
Free stuff is the best.
"Ow~"
Ice Nine-Tails yawned, looking pitifully at Jinghe.
It was tired~
Had the Crescent Feather's effects kicked in as soon as it was worn?
"Let's go, time to sleep." Jinghe waved his hand.
The little ones all went inside.
But halfway, Jinghe stopped, narrowing his eyes.
"Gramps."
"Hngga?"
Gramps looked at him curiously.
Jinghe's face revealed a sinister smile, and he whispered a few words in Gramps' ear.
After listening, Gramps' face also broke into a smile identical to Jinghe's, nodding happily before disappearing into the shadows.
Not long after, a voice came from the neighboring room—
"Wow, how can Lie Yao Lu Qian know Dragon Dance?! Stay back, stay back!"
Hearing the commotion, Jinghe, lying in bed with Ice Nine-Tails, smiled with satisfaction.
A gentleman's revenge is a dish best served cold? No, we're small-minded, so we'll give Daye a little shock.
"Hngga~~"
Soon, Gramps returned, tearing off the Spirit World Cloth to use as a blanket, yawning twice before falling asleep.
Gramps dreamed of attending a party, surrounded by toys.
"Hngga. zzZ"
This sleep.
Everyone in the room, including Jinghe, wore a smile.
This beautiful dream not only affected the little ones but also the Pokemon egg in Charcoal Little Servant's arms, which shook slightly, making a rustling sound.
If you listened carefully, you could faintly hear a knocking sound.
It seemed like the Pokemon inside was eager to hatch.
January 16th, clear skies.
The sun rose over the vast ocean outside Waterway City, dispelling the last traces of darkness from the night and banishing the nightmare's gloom.
That day, everyone slept a little longer, immersed in pleasant dreams and reluctant to wake up, except for one person.
This sleep also made Gramps realize something.
The Old Jing Family's Hypnosis is powerful, but it seems to only affect single targets. The one from last night seemed to be an area-of-effect Hypnosis? That won't do!
The Old Jing Family's Hypnosis is invincible; how can it have a weakness? Gramps started to ponder Darkrai's moves.
But it was clear.
Without Darkrai's guidance and considering the species difference, Gramps couldn't grasp it.
Of course, this is a later story.
At Wusong's restaurant, Daye, with dark circles under his eyes, sat listlessly at the table, tearing at a piece of bread.
"So early, Daye."
Wusong, feeling refreshed and in a good mood, "remembered" this guy.
Daye looked around, lowering his voice, "Wusong, do you think Lie Yao Lu Qian can learn Dragon Dance?"
Wusong's expression was peculiar.
"Why don't you ask Big Sis about her Lie Yao Lu Qian, and you'll know?"
(End of Chapter)
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