Chapter 83: Invitation from Paldea

Xiang Guangtai added Pryce as a friend and had an in-depth discussion and understanding of carving art.

Pryce was also very emotional. He didn't expect Xiang Guangtai to have mastered such amazing carving techniques at such a young age.

Although it is said to be a family craft, youth is capital. Through more in-depth learning, future achievements can be said to be limitless, and the future is bright.

【"The Elite Four member Lorelei was practicing in the Ice Path recently, and I heard it from her, so I found you."】

【"By the way, since I'm here, why don't I order a sculpture? Let me think... let's order a Seel."】

【"Hehe, about Seel, it was actually a mistake I made when I was young. A long time ago, because of my immaturity, I once let Seel fall into a crisis. On the Seafoam Islands in the Kanto region, I should have gone to save the fallen Seel..."】

【"But I didn't expect that even I would fall down. After that, I reflected on my immaturity and became someone who teaches people to understand the harshness."】

【"Later, I was burned by a Magmar in a battle and was bedridden. My Piloswine left during a blizzard and never returned. I thought it abandoned me. So I trained Pokémon strictly, kept a distance from them, and didn't have trust relationships with them."】

【"But someone taught me not long ago, letting me know that the bond between Pokémon and humans will not be worn away. You should also have Pokémon, right? You must cherish the time you have spent with Pokémon for so long."】

【"Ah, sorry, I made my old mistake again. If I can't do it well myself, what qualifications do I have to talk about others."】

Xiang Guangtai chatted with Pryce and learned about Pryce's past experiences.

However, is this experience "game + animation"? And then plus the profession of the special edition?

It is indeed a mixed world. However, this just corresponds to the sentence Pryce said—"I have also tasted all kinds of pain."

If you add the Lapras death event, Pryce's life is really a bit unfortunate.

Fortunately, Pryce here didn't go to the extreme and become the Masked Man.

And after the chat with Pryce ended, the message box made a sound again. Xiang Guangtai discovered that this was a message from a customer who bought a sculpture not long ago.

【Avant-Garde Art】: "I sent a message presumptuously. If it disturbed you, then I will express my apologies!"

"Although it is a bit abrupt, your sculpture is truly fascinating to me, it can be called avant-garde art!"

"Around September 15th, there will be an art exhibition in Cortondo, Paldea region. I eagerly hope that you can also come to participate. I will help you reimburse the travel expenses. If you have such a willingness..."

Eh? Another sculpture invitation?

Xiang Guangtai thought about it carefully. Matsuba from Ecruteak City said before that he wanted to invite him to Ecruteak City, and Kurt also wanted

"Can my sculptures make these master sculptors feel astonished? It's probably because of the style of the Shenhe ruins."

Guang Tai thought carefully and asked about the time, finding that it didn't conflict with Pryce's ice sculpture art exhibition. The ice sculpture exhibition was in November, so he agreed.

【Avant-Garde Art】: "Thank you very much for your agreement! I will definitely prepare for your arrival!"

"No, there's no need to prepare seriously. I'll just go myself. My carving art..."

【Avant-Garde Art】: "That retro carving technique is exactly what attracts me! The unique charm and cultural value of ancient things and modern things, merging tradition and modernity, present a unique power!"

"By the way, I'm so sorry for bothering you so abruptly without you knowing my identity. I am Brassius, the Gym Leader of Artazon, and I am also a somewhat famous sculptor!"

Somewhat famous? That shouldn't be right; it should be very famous!

Guang Tai: "... I am just an ordinary craftsman."

【Avant-Garde Art】: "What humility! You don't need to have self-doubt. As a craftsman, you already have the eyes and feeling to discover beauty; you've just been immersed in carving and haven't noticed it! Your work is a great inspiration to me, who is in a creative bottleneck! Then I will look forward to your arrival in Artazon!!"

Another invitation. He hadn't even left Shenhe yet, and his schedule was already packed with several items. He felt a bit of pressure for no reason.

But being recognized by everyone is a good thing, Guang Tai thought!

He was going to revitalize the workshop anyway. If participating in these exhibitions could make his workshop's reputation louder, then of course he had to participate!

"This is a good thing!" Guang Tai smiled: "I have to keep working hard!"

At the very least, he had to pull in those guys in the Johto region who don't go online much!

For the rest of the time, Guang Tai continued to carve. With the help of Dou Jianqiao, he finished carving the remaining two sculptures.

【Completed a craft production!】

【Crafted Item: Large 【Ancient Stone Statue】—Shenhe Ruins style.】

【Description: A stone statue carved in an ancient style, shaped like Urshifu (Single Strike Style). It has a lifelike carving and antique-imitation level. Some enthusiasts will purchase it at a high price.】

【Crafted Item Effect: Darkest Secret—The attack ability of Dark-type Pokémon will have significant growth, training efficiency +25%.】

【Completed a craft production!】

【Crafted Item: Large 【Ancient Stone Statue】—Shenhe Ruins style.】

【Description: A stone statue carved in an ancient style, shaped like Hydreigon. It has a lifelike carving and antique-imitation level. Some enthusiasts will purchase it at a high price.】

【Crafted Item Effect: Brutal Strength—Efficiency when destroying items (including Rock Smash) +15%.】

【Due to the repetitive completion of some work, gained knowledge.】

【Large Sculptor: Efficiency and technique for carving large works +25%, carved works are more beautiful, beauty +25%.】

"Phew, finished."

Guang Tai sat on the steps and clenched his fists. With the improvement of various knowledge, his current carving efficiency, speed, and his own strength had all improved significantly. With the help of Dou Jianqiao, the carving speed was exceptionally fast.

It felt like those stones in his hands were no longer stones, and even... under the carving of the tools, they seemed a bit soft?

The improvement of forging craft also made the tools easier to use; this was a positive reinforcement.

All three Pokémon gathered around to watch the three large sculptures. Regirock, who was sleeping on the other side, also woke up. After standing up, it walked to the side of the sculptures. The 'H' character on its face was flickering; it was very satisfied with the carving techniques used for these two sculptures—this was a professional evaluation.

And Guang Tai started muttering to himself again.

Among ancient crafts, he had already made many ancient stone statues, but the Hidden Power of ancient bracelets was relatively difficult to obtain.

"Let's search online. Maybe the TM discs produced by Silph Co. will have Hidden Power..."

Although theoretically, Hidden Power is generally regarded as the exclusive move of Unown, in reality, some Pokémon can learn this move in the natural environment through leveling up, and even... even a certain human can.

In the game, a fat man living near the Lake of Rage obtained Hidden Power through psychic meditation.

By the way, Guang Tai opened his Pokégear and checked the logistics progress of the goods he purchased. The goods purchased from various regions, like Unova and Galar, still needed some time to be transported; it showed that they would arrive in about two days. However, the logistics for the Johto and Kanto regions showed that they had already arrived at the Pokémon Center in Blackthorn City.

The reason they weren't delivered immediately was probably because his location was a remote area, so they were waiting for all his orders to arrive before delivering them together.

That Charizard would have to get busy again.

At the same time, Guang Tai was also preparing to rearrange the words on the Symbol Stone.

"Hmm, the words for Celebi have already been arranged. If I arrange them again, unexpected situations might occur. To avoid causing trouble for Celebi, how about trying to arrange the words on the Symbol Stone into 'Calyrex'? The effect on crops should be about the same?"

But at this point in time, Calyrex should still be in a "powerless" state. It shouldn't be called the King of Bountiful Harvests; it should be called the King of Barrenness.

If he establishes a connection with him now, won't he drain his remaining power? Or will he provide him with a little bit of faith?

And just at this moment, Guang Tai saw a black eye appear on the back of one of the sculptures.

Ah, it's the slacking Unown E!

"Unown..."

Unown E floated up!

It indicated that it could help!

"Help... you heard what I just said?" Guang Tai looked at Unown in surprise, and Unown immediately shook its body.

That's right, it was here to help use "Hidden Power"!

But Guang Tai's expression quickly changed from surprise to joy, and he began to ponder:

"But Hidden Power... it is said that Unown can turn the thoughts in people's hearts into reality..."

Hearing Guang Tai's muttering, Unown E suddenly felt a bit guilty!

This moment had come after all!

And the Pokémon also discovered that Unown seemed to have something to say, and they stared at it with strange expressions.

Dou Jianqiao realized that things were not simple.

Miss Qun Er also cast a suspicious look.

Even Turtwig noticed something.

"Yo-wu?"

"Qun-er..."

"Na?"

And Unown shook its body; it decided to answer truthfully!

It told Guang Tai that what happened in the dream the other night was actually its doing, but it only wanted to realize Guang Tai's wish; there was no malice!

After saying this, the expression in Unown's eye suddenly became much more relaxed!

Guang Tai was also a bit surprised.

"So the previous dream had something to do with you! Hmm, that's not surprising!"

But Guang Tai didn't mean to blame Unown; instead, he smiled:

"Actually, I want to thank you. Because of your power, I formed a bond with that incredible Pokémon. You saw it in the dream too, right?"

"Because of your power, I had this encounter."

"Unown, your meeting with me is also a part of this life encounter."

Unown looked at Guang Tai blankly, and finally made a happy sound!

"Unown!"

(End of chapter)