Chapter 81

The people in the village were working as usual. On this ancient land of Shenhe, they did the same things year after year; no matter what the world became, the village would not change in the slightest.

There were many Pokémon in the village, which saved some effort in searching for materials. For instance, Guang Tai and Dou Jianqiao collected some Diglett droppings near the farmland.

"Yo-wu." Dou Jianqiao gave a sharp critique of the Digletts' output.

Who would have thought that these things could actually make the soil fertile? It's truly astonishing to a sword! Living a long time really lets you see everything!

Besides, the droppings of Ground-type Pokémon don't have much of a smell... though Dou Jianqiao can't smell anything anyway!

Guang Tai and Dou Jianqiao returned to the workshop with the goods and used some of the materials on hand to produce a new batch of elemental glass whistles.

This was the morning's work.

"Lightning Glass Whistle," "Flying Glass Whistle," "Steel Glass Whistle," "Rock Glass Whistle," "Fear Glass Whistle," "Water Flow Glass Whistle."

Their effects were uniform: increasing elemental damage by 10%, strengthening the Pokémon's elemental cultivation effects, and preventing critical hits when sensing energy.

At the same time, the repetitive labor earned Guang Tai a new piece of knowledge.

【Acquired Knowledge: Glass-Blowing Craftsman—Glass-blowing speed +30%.】

And, the "Psychic Glass Whistle" required by a certain client from Unova; the design of this glass whistle was particularly exquisite.

【Crafted Item: Psychic Glass Whistle (Premium).】

【Description: An exquisite glass whistle fired using carved precious bones, supplemented with Light Clay, Soft Sand, Abra's shoulder armor fragments, and hair. Effort was put into the carving and styling, giving it the style of ruins; it is a premium product.】

【Effect 1: After blowing, increases the move power of Ground and Psychic-type Pokémon by 20%, increases the move power of Ghost-type Pokémon by 10%, allows sensing of three types of elemental energy, and better cultivates corresponding Pokémon.】

【Effect 2: Mental Art—Psychic control precision +20%, can eliminate fatigue when using psychic powers, and restores spirit.】

【Effect 3: Infectious Atmosphere—Artistry +20%, Emotion +10%, can make people feel pleasant and active in thinking, which is conducive to creating works.】

"The artistry and emotion don't make this look like a tool for psychics, but rather a tool for artists."

Guang Tai placed this finely crafted Psychic Glass Whistle in a safe spot. After finishing the glassmaking work, the next task was to help Regirock with body maintenance.

It was nearing noon by now.

And this kind of work actually counted as "rest."

This legendary giant seemed to enjoy these moments. It made unclear sounds like "Sha-sha... Sha-li," sounding like dream talk.

It was reminiscing about the people of the past, those who once lived on the land of Shenhe. Back then, Pokémon and humans lived together, worked together, and built together.

They repaired the temple for it, and it helped them build their homes. Later, the people of Shenhe dispersed for unknown reasons, the temple gradually fell into disrepair, and the places where people lived gradually collapsed and were destroyed.

The ancient people received life from Pokémon and, in turn, entrusted their own lives to them.

Correspondingly, people and Pokémon established bonds deeper than those of today.

Every move people made was closely related to the power of Pokémon.

This is an ancient legend passed down on the land of Shenhe, and fragments of it can also be found recorded in the Johto region.

"Sha-sha-li," Regirock murmured.

Human lifespans are simply too short; many people and things were already gone by the time it woke up.

Therefore, seeing Guang Tai now, favored by the forests of Shenhe, it was very happy.

Just like the first girl who became friends with it a long time ago.

Guang Tai patted Regirock gently. The sound Regirock made became increasingly low, which meant its thoughts were gradually drifting away.

Finally, it was as if it had shut down; the 'H' character on its body stopped flickering and dimmed.

It had fallen asleep.

Guang Tai didn't disturb Regirock but turned to look not far away.

Miss Qun Er was teaching Turtwig how to cultivate soil and plants, and Guang Tai walked over.

Guang Tai possessed the knowledge of a planter and various cultivation techniques; although he couldn't be called a master, he was an expert.

"The essentials of cultivation: light, humidity, loosening the soil, and the condition of the soil will directly affect the quality and yield of the plants. For example, most herbs like a cool and dry climate and prefer alkaline soil. You can use lime or eggshells to increase the alkaline content of the soil. So, if you want to plant them on your back, you need to choose alkaline soil. If you have peat soil, that's even better. Use Ground-type energy to optimize..."

Improving unfavorable factors in the soil and actively adding beneficial elements can change the soil's fertility.

Guang Tai explained carefully to Turtwig, and the latter listened to this knowledge with ignorance and curiosity. Although it didn't understand everything, it could grasp a part of it.

Subsequently, Guang Tai brought some strange little materials and began to teach Turtwig how to "cultivate" the soil hand-in-hand.

【Turtwig performed a cultivation task and gained experience and growth.】

【Learned move: Mud-Slap.】

【Acquired Knowledge: Soil Neutralization: Turtwig can prepare different types of soil. Crops cultivated in adapted soil will grow more robustly and healthily, and Turtwig itself can better absorb nutrients from the soil!】

"Na?"

Turtwig tilted its head in disbelief; it felt like it had just learned a new move! It had gained new power!

And its own strength and stamina seemed to have become stronger too? What the Unown said was true! It tried hard to use the power it had just obtained, mixing Ground-type energy in its mouth, and then spat out some special mud blocks.

【Material: Prepared Mud.】

【Description: Soil prepared with Ground-type energy, helpful for improving soil quality and making the land fertile.】

"Growth already, so quickly..." Guang Tai was also a bit surprised.

This showed that Turtwig learned things related to soil very quickly.

After a busy morning, the sun began to tilt and descend from its peak. Guang Tai had other arrangements for the afternoon.

"Let's make sculptures. Aside from the orders we've already received, let's try making an 'Icy Rock'."

Guang Tai thought of the unique move "Ice Spinner" that Miss Qun Er mastered after evolving. The description of Ice Spinner: covering the feet with thin ice and spinning to strike the opponent. It destroys the terrain through the spinning motion.

As long as there is ice, couldn't one use a "unique ice carving technique"?

Even thin ice contains Ice-type energy. Sometimes, an ice sculpture doesn't have to be made entirely of ice. Guang Tai began to recall the content of ice carving techniques; the production method for an artificial Icy Rock hardly requires large blocks of ice, only Ice-type energy is needed.

Hisui Miss Qun Er lifted her leg and performed a ballet dance move. Accompanied by her spinning, a lot of ice and snow began to be created by her and piled into a small hill!

However, the volume of these ice blocks was not large, so they couldn't be carved as a complete ice sculpture.

"Qun," Miss Qun Er seemed a bit unhappy seeing this situation, but Guang Tai comforted her: "It's okay, these small volumes of ice can also be used. In fact, I never intended to make that kind of large ice sculpture anyway!"

The most famous ice carving artist in the Johto region is Pryce, the Gym Leader of Mahogany Town. However, although the Pryce of this world is also skilled in ice carving art, judging from the introduction pictures found online, Pryce's physique and attire are closer to his game image, which means the Pryce of this world is not the "Masked Man" from the special manga.

In making ice sculptures, Pryce is the undisputed number one. He and Mr. Stone can be called the "two heroes of the craftsman world" in the Johto region. Guang Tai didn't think his unique ice carving technique could surpass Pryce's sculptural works.

Therefore, from the very beginning, the two were not on the same track. Guang Tai only wanted to use Ice-type moves to create an Icy Rock.

At this moment, Turtwig, who was taking care of the medicinal herbs on the side, opened its mouth wide, staring blankly at Miss Qun Er using an Ice-type move!

Can a Grass-type Pokémon use Ice-type moves?!

Just watching from afar, it started shivering all over! It feels so cold!

Under Miss Qun Er's gaze, Guang Tai quickly began the production.

Combining Ancient Rock + Ice-type energy + Ice Stone fragments, and adding some Pokémon materials to make the sculpture effective.

Guang Tai had collected some materials from Ice-type Pokémon while in Sinnoh. He hadn't seen many Pokémon when he went to the ancient Spirit Peak last time, so he couldn't collect any.

"Knock off a small piece of the Ice Stone, then embed it into the ice block, then embed the ice block into the Ancient Rock, and add Cloyster shell fragments, Delibird feathers, and Abomasnow fur."

Guang Tai began to carve and assemble. During this process, Miss Qun Er continuously used Ice Spinner to replenish the ice blocks.

Click. Guang Tai embedded the Ice Stone, Pokémon materials, and the ice blocks formed by elemental energy all into the Ancient Rock, making them form a positive energy cycle, and then carved it into a shape that allows energy to flow smoothly.

Soon, ice shavings began to appear on the surface of the Ancient Rock, and some attached ice blocks grew.

【Completed a craft production!】

【Crafted Item: Icy Rock (Artificial).】

【Description: An Icy Rock made using an Ice Stone, Ancient Rock, Ice-type moves, and corresponding Ice-type Pokémon materials. However, if the Ice-type energy is exhausted, it requires Ice-type moves or Pokémon to recharge.】

【Crafted Item Effect 1: If a Pokémon holding it uses Hail/Snowscape/Cold Joke, the duration of the snowy weather will be longer than usual.】

【Crafted Item Effect 2: Injecting Ice-type energy into the stone can actively trigger "snowy" weather in a small area, which is conducive to the growth of Ice-type Pokémon.】

【Hisui Miss Qun Er helped you complete a craft production! Gained experience and growth!】

【Learned move: Defog!】

【Acquired Knowledge: Gorgeous Dancer—Dance power, elegance, and beauty +25%.】

Hisui Miss Qun Er felt her own changes. Deep inside, she gradually mastered a new "dance." Unlike the Victory Dance from before, this dance would whip up a whirlwind. She was quite happy and started dancing on the spot!

Whoosh—

A whirlwind blew all the surrounding grass leaves up! This is the Dance of Wind!

And Ice Spinner is the Dance of Ice!

In her own feeling, all moves could be turned into dances!

"Qun-er~"

Miss Qun Er swayed the leaves on her hands, her mood incomparably joyful!

"Defog... a very practical move that can clear all field states. This is also a characteristic of Hisui Miss Qun Er..."

"Dance, huh? So Miss Qun Er can integrate moves into 'dance'? Rather than calling it dance, it's more like martial arts... The purity has greatly increased!"

Following this, the completion of the new work would yield a material clue.

【Material: Magma Stone.】

【Acquisition Clue: Stark Mountain, Reversal Mountain... volcanoes everywhere.】

【Corresponding Craft: Volcanic Forging Craft.】

Volcanic forging?

But Sinnoh and Unova are a bit too far. Let's shelve it for now. Besides, the Magma Stone is something belonging to Heatran; one must be very cautious if they want to obtain this material.

"Then, let's make other sculptures next!"

After Petilil evolved into Hisui Miss Qun Er, not only did her base stats change, but her body also became agile. Of course, the lily leaves, which were one of the raw materials for traditional Chinese medicine, disappeared, which made Guang Tai feel a bit of a pity.

At this moment, Miss Qun Er's arms suddenly glowed green, and under the gaze of Dou Jianqiao and Guang Tai, they condensed into the shape of blades!

Leaf Blade!

"Qun-er~" Miss Qun Er happily indicated to Dou Jianqiao that she could also do the work of carving things from now on!

"Yo?"

Dou Jianqiao suddenly realized something was wrong.

Eh?

"Yo-wu?"

"Yo-pu?"

If you do the work, what do I do!

(End of chapter)