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Chapter 567: Specialties of the Mystical Labyrinth
Chapter 567: Specialties of the Mystical Labyrinth
The spring of League Year 202 was warmer than previous years, and the snowmelt from winter nourished the land, fostering lush growth in the fields and forests.
Fruit trees were laden with heavy fruits, and in a cave, a Greedy Squirrel that had hibernated all winter rubbed its eyes and pushed away the stone blocking the cave entrance, allowing warm sunlight to bathe its body.
The Greedy Squirrel stretched and yawned comfortably in the breeze, its stomach rumbling with hunger. It was time to forage for food!
Basking in the warm sunlight, the Greedy Squirrel soon found a fruit tree. With its agile body, it leaped onto the tree and saw the plump fruits, its eyes immediately filled with longing.
The Greedy Squirrel extended its tiny claws, eager to touch the fruits, but just then, a gust of wind blew it off the branch.
Landing awkwardly on the grass, the Greedy Squirrel grumbled and cursed at the sky.
The Rocket Sparrow, flying low overhead, showed no signs of slowing down.
It flew over the meadows below, through forests, and across rivers, eventually reaching a bustling ranch.
As the Rocket Sparrow prepared to rest on the rooftop, it heard human voices from below.
"I'm off to work!"
Qi Shu stepped out of the house, stood on her tiptoes, and kissed Zhi Shu on the cheek. With a playful smile, she mounted her Rapidash and waved energetically, saying, "See you later! And you too, Grave Puppy!"
Qi Shu picked up Grave Puppy and bumped heads with it affectionately.
The puppy's tail wagged even more vigorously in response.
Zhi Shu stood under the eaves, watching as Qi Shu's figure gradually disappeared into the distance.
Only after she was out of sight did he turn his gaze away.
Looking at the ranch bathed in golden sunlight, Zhi Shu took a deep breath and headed towards the fields to start his new day.
The farmland, covered in snow for the entire winter, was ready for a new round of crops. Zhi Shu had already purchased the seeds in advance and, accompanied by his Gogoat and Tridactyl Moles, began working diligently.
They tilled the land, sowed the seeds, and watered them...
Looking at the damp soil in the fields, Zhi Shu felt that his post-marriage life seemed no different from before.
At that moment, a Fairy Eevee ran over, full of excitement.
"Bu Yi?" (Zhi Shu, Zhi Shu, what are your plans for today?)
Zhi Shu understood the Fairy Eevee's intentions, but he couldn't help but playfully tease the adorable Pokemon.
"Plans? I still need to repair the fence; some wild Pokemon damaged it."
The Fairy Eevee asked again, "Bu Yi?" (And after that?)
Zhi Shu thought for a moment and replied, "I'll go to the Tree Orchard to pick Tree Fruits, package the excess, and deliver them to the shops in town."
Many dessert shops and Pokemon confectioneries in Zi Qin Town purchased Tree Fruits from Zhi Shu.
"Bu Yi..." Zhi Shu had so much to do...
The Fairy Eevee continued, "Bu Yi?" (And after picking the Tree Fruits?)
"Then, I'll prepare lunch for everyone," Zhi Shu answered.
Hearing this, the Fairy Eevee became anxious. Zhi Shu had promised it!
Seeing this, Zhi Shu couldn't help but chuckle. "Alright, alright, don't worry. I haven't forgotten about it. After lunch, I'll figure out a way to help you train and become stronger, okay?"
Upon hearing Zhi Shu's words, the Fairy Eevee's anxiety turned into joy, and it cried out excitedly, "Bu Yi!" (Yay!)
After planting the seeds, Zhi Shu picked up his tools and headed to repair the fence surrounding the ranch.
The Riding Goats, who had been leisurely sunbathing on the grass, stood up and moved to the side of the field when they saw Zhi Shu leave.
The next moment, a terrifying Grass-type energy surged from their bodies.
Wherever this energy passed, the seeds buried in the soil began to grow at a visible speed.
In the blink of an eye, the field was filled with crops bearing heavy fruits.
"Maa!" The Riding Goats were pleased with their masterpiece, and Zhi Shu would surely be delighted if he saw it.
The Riding Goats retreated, their accomplishments known only to themselves.
"Wild Pokemon have been more active lately!"
Perhaps it was because winter had passed, and the hungry Pokemon were venturing out to forage after a long winter.
Looking at the damaged fence, Zhi Shu furrowed his brows slightly.
He had always been lenient towards wild Pokemon, as there was plenty of food on the ranch, and the Tree Fruits were abundant. So, when wild Pokemon sneaked into the orchard to steal fruits, Zhi Shu pretended not to notice.
"Ah-gaa!" Gogoat noticed the damaged fence and couldn't help but comment.
If Zhi Shu needed it, Gogoat could always come and guard the orchard, preventing wild Pokemon from intruding.
Seeing Gogoat's enthusiastic and determined expression, Zhi Shu couldn't help but chuckle and shake his head.
"Never mind, I think that Pokemon didn't intend to damage the fence."
"Huh?" Gogoat looked on in confusion.
Chiaki pointed to the damaged area and said, "Look, the fence is broken in a large area, which means the Pokemon that did this is huge and can't fly. It couldn't jump over the fence, so it had to break through."
"Huh?"
"It's fine. Later, we'll install a small gate here to make it easier for Pokemon that can't fly to enter and exit," Chiaki explained.
The reason for this incident was likely because, in winter, wild Pokemon struggled to find food, and after enduring hunger and cold for an entire season, they were desperate.
This situation would resolve itself in time.
Soon, the forest would bear tree fruits, and the Pokemon would no longer venture into the farm.
All living beings on this land needed to help each other.
"Hmm..."
After repairing the fence, Chiaki gathered his tools and prepared to head home.
But as he passed by the fields and saw the abundant crops, he was completely stunned.
Wait, who did this?
The seeds had just been planted, and now they were ready for harvest. If not harvested promptly, the ripe crops would eventually fall to the ground and rot...
If this cycle continued, he would be exhausted.
There were several Pokemon on the farm capable of ripening crops, but when Chiaki looked at the fields, he immediately knew who was helping.
[Tomatoes nurtured by Riding Goats, absorbing abundant grass energy, have reached maturity.]
Chiaki: "..."
He remembered telling the Riding Goats last time to not use their full power when nurturing crops, just a little grass energy to help them grow healthily.
They weren't tireless NPCs in a game, instantly harvesting ripe crops with no rest day or night.
Chiaki specifically sought out the Riding Goats and explained this to them.
After listening, the Riding Goats were puzzled, "Baa?"
Helping the crops grow instantly, was that not good? Then Chiaki could harvest them and sell them for money?
"Because that kind of life is too rushed!" Chiaki explained, "Imagine this: I plant the seeds in the morning, you make them grow, and by afternoon, I have to harvest. Then the next morning, we repeat the process."
Day after day, year after year.
The Riding Goats immediately pictured Chiaki working tirelessly in the fields for 360 days a year without any rest.
"Baa..." How scary!
"So, life should be enjoyed slowly, and we're not short on money anyway!" Chiaki smiled, patting the Riding Goats' heads.
"Baa!" The Riding Goats obediently nodded, indicating they understood.
"Good, go play!"
As Chiaki turned to check the crops in the fields, his Alorus Phone at his waist suddenly rang.
Chiaki's heart skipped a beat; Mew and Bear Baby had new news!
Since the last time they entered the Mystical Labyrinth during the New Year, those two Pokemon hadn't returned, and Chiaki occasionally received updates about their adventures through the Alorus Phone.
He opened the Alorus Phone, and the Heroic Adventure Team's recent experiences popped up.
[Your Pokemon, Mew and Bear Baby, have discovered the Shadow Cave!]
[Mew and Bear Baby entered the Shadow Cave, and after some exploration, they found a large number of 'Resurrection Seeds'!]
[Thinking of your love for planting seeds and nurturing crops, Mew and Bear Baby decided to take these Resurrection Seeds as gifts for you!]
[Mew and Bear Baby got lost on their way out and accidentally stumbled upon a hidden path!]
[Mew and Bear Baby discovered a hidden location! There, they found a large number of 'Happiness Seeds' and 'Misfortune Seeds'!]
[Mew and Bear Baby picked up all the 'Happiness Seeds'!]
[Mew and Bear Baby encountered a powerful Great Steel Snake!]
[Mew and Bear Baby defeated the Great Steel Snake, found the Golden Homeland it guarded, and discovered the treasure 'Golden Seed' within!]
The information stream paused, indicating Mew and Bear Baby had stopped for a moment.
Chiaki stared at the information, slightly dazed.
Resurrection Seeds, Happiness Seeds, Golden Seeds...
These seemed to be specialties of the Rescue Team world.
Fortunately, the Alorus Phone had a feature to check item details.
To confirm, Chiaki quickly tapped on the seeds.
The next moment, information about the seeds appeared on the screen.
[Resurrection Seed: Restores all HP and energy of a Pokemon when consumed, and when planted, it grows into a special crop, the 'Resurrection Grass'.]
[Happiness Seed: A seed filled with mystical power. When consumed by a Pokemon, it gains one level. Cannot be planted.]
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【Misfortune Seed: A seed imbued with the power of misfortune, Pokemon that consume it will decrease in level by 1, and it cannot be planted.】
【Golden Seed: A treasure of the world akin to gold, Pokemon that eat it will significantly increase in strength, gaining 5 levels, but it cannot be planted.】
"As expected, these are the specialties of the Rescue Team's world..." Looking at the incredible effects of these seeds, Shizuru couldn't help but mutter.
If there were a hundred Happiness Seeds, wouldn't it be possible to directly feed and raise a Pokemon to level 100?
Levels... The world he currently lived in had no concept of levels, but it wasn't difficult to understand.
Levels represented a Pokemon's strength, and in this world, levels were increased through battles, elite training, and various other methods to hone a Pokemon's abilities. When a Pokemon improved, it was equivalent to gaining a level.
And those seeds, for Pokemon, would likely have effects similar to the heavenly treasures in fantasy novels that enhance strength.
Shizuru suddenly felt excited. He realized that Dream and Bear Baby had picked those seeds because they liked cultivating crops, and they were planning to bring them back as gifts for him!
Unfortunately, the latter seeds couldn't be planted; otherwise, he could have grown a large number of Happiness Seeds and Golden Seeds, instantly feeding the Pokemon in the farm to level 100.
But even now, it was still beneficial. A single Golden Seed could significantly boost the strength of a Pokemon in the farm.
From this perspective, there were benefits to working for Alorus!
"Perhaps I can have everyone from the Expedition Guild enter the world where Dream and Bear Baby are currently located and search for seeds in that mystical labyrinth," Shizuru thought for a moment, then calmly analyzed.
The farm was peaceful and stable, and they didn't engage in Pokemon battles daily, so they didn't particularly care about these seeds.
But it was different for the Pokemon on the World Tree.
Those Pokemon could consume the seeds themselves, and the Happiness Seeds could greatly enhance their strength, allowing them to venture into higher-difficulty worlds for exploration.
With dozens or even hundreds of level 100 Pokemon working together, not only would Team Rocket be no match, but even the Rainbow Rocket Team would be defeated and scattered.
Shizuru's excitement quickly subsided as he calmed down.
Even if he went to tell the Pokemon on the World Tree now, they probably wouldn't understand.
Everything had to wait until Dream and Bear Baby returned. Then, he could show the seeds to them, allowing the Expedition Team to collect those seeds during their adventures.
Shizuru put away his Alorus Phone and went to the fields to check on the crops.
"Hmm, they're ripe, but not fully mature yet. Oh well, I'll harvest them tomorrow!" Shizuru decided to take a break.
After lunch, Qi Shu went to work at the Gym, while Shizuru stayed home and began elite training with Fairy Eevee.
Among the Pokemon on the farm, Fairy Eevee, with its dream of defeating the Evil Dragon, was a suitable candidate for the Happiness Seed.
However, its current strength was too weak, and using the seed at this early stage would be wasteful. After all, the growth rate of a Pokemon slowed down as it progressed.
In gaming terms, the higher the level, the more experience was required to level up.
"Before we start, I want to ask you one last time. The Evil Dragon you mentioned is incredibly powerful. To defeat it, you must undergo countless elite trainings, and the process is arduous. Not only will you get injured, but you'll also get dirty."
Shizuru looked at Fairy Eevee and asked, "Are you sure you want to begin?"
Fairy Eevee didn't hesitate at all. "Bui!"
Indeed, no matter how many hardships it faced, it would never give up. It wanted to become a powerful Pokemon like Gogoat and Babu Tubba, defeat the Evil Dragon, and become a great hero!
Fairy Eevee was filled with fighting spirit.
Shizuru turned his gaze to the surrounding Eevee spectators, "What about you?"
The Water, Fire, and Thunder brothers were laid-back. In their eyes, battles were arduous and resulted in injuries, and they preferred playing with everyone else.
Leaf Eevee and Sun Eevee disliked battles. One enjoyed quietly tending to crops, while the other loved basking in the sun.
Ice Eevee and Moon Eevee, being two of the older Eevee, only wanted to live peacefully.
As for Partner Eevee... Partner Eevee felt that possessing the ultimate move, "Nine Color Ascension Summit," was enough.
If Fairy Eevee became stronger, it could borrow even more power from it!
In a way, Fairy Eevee's strength equated to Partner Eevee's strength. That's what Partner Eevee thought.
"Bui!" So, good luck, Fairy Eevee!
At this moment, Partner Eevee even considered encouraging the other Eevee to train, while it could just lie down and become stronger!
(End of Chapter)
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