Chapter 211: I'll Support You
Bai Feng said to Zarude, "Sit down first, I'll check your Wound."
Zarude reluctantly sat down on the Haystack and, at Bai Feng's signal, lifted an Arm, revealing the Wound in its Rib Cage Area.
The Wound was long and deep, and because it hadn't been able to heal, it was still oozing bright red Blood.
Bai Feng reached out his hand and used Golden Finger Energy to examine the Wound. He quickly discovered the Reason why Zarude's Wound hadn't been able to recover.
Attached to its Wound was another layer of Dark-type Energy. Although this Energy was extremely close to Zarude's own Power, it was more aggressive. It clung tightly to Zarude's Wound like a leech, constantly tearing at the Wound that Zarude was trying to heal itself.
As a Grass-type Mythical Pokemon with extremely tenacious Life Force, Zarude's Self-healing Ability should have been very strong. This kind of Wound, even without Healing Treatment, it should have been able to recover on its own in a very short Time.
It was precisely because of that external Dark-type Energy that the Wound's recovery was prevented.
As Bai Feng's Golden Finger Energy entered Zarude's Body, it involuntarily let out a comfortable purring sound, which made Xiao Yu and Xiao Long unable to help but cover their mouths and giggle.
"Growl~"
Zarude awkwardly bared its Teeth at the two little ones.
"Hehehe~"
The two little ones laughed even harder.
With the help of Bai Feng's Golden Finger, the external Dark-type Energy at Zarude's Wound was quickly expelled. Zarude felt its entire Body lighten. It looked at Bai Feng in surprise, not expecting this Human to actually be so capable.
Withdrawing his Golden Finger Energy, Bai Feng asked doubtfully, "How did you get this Wound? Was it caused by your own Clan?"
Although Zarude is a Mythical Pokémon, they are gregarious Pokémon and have their own Clan, which is Similar to Shaymin.
Zarude said nonchalantly, "I just lost in the Leader Contest."
In reality, it was extremely bothered by it and wished it could immediately rush back to its Clan right now and snatch back the Leader Position that belonged to it.
The Zarude Clan lives in a Place called Okoya Forest, which is far from the Human World and is inhabited by countless Pokémon. The Zarude Clan lives in the deepest part of this Forest.
Not long ago, the old Leader of the Zarude Clan retired, so the younger generation of Zarude held a Leader Contest. In the end, the Zarude before Bai Feng and another young Zarude stood out.
These two Zarude had been at odds since they were young, each seeing the other as a thorn in their side. They had fought countless Matches in the past, and neither was willing to submit to the other.
In the final round of the Match, this Zarude made a mistake and was severely injured by the opponent, thus missing out on the Leader Position.
It felt that after its nemesis became Leader, they would definitely make things difficult for it. Coupled with its dissatisfaction with the Match result, it left the Clan in a fit of anger and wandered all the way to the vicinity of Couriway Town. Finally, it was found by Xiao Yu and Xiao Long when its Injuries recurred.
After hearing Zarude's answer, Bai Feng didn't ask any more questions, only saying, "You should have healing-type Moves, right? Try it now, your Wound should heal quickly."
Zarude nodded, then stood up from the Haystack. Green Light suddenly appeared around its Body, and the Wound in its Rib Cage Area then healed at a speed visible to the naked eye.
Zarude used its Signature Move, Jungle Healing. This Move can not only provide Group Healing for Pokémon but also dispel Status Conditions on the target. It can be said to serve two purposes.
"So amazing, so amazing!"
"Wow, Little Black, you're so amazing!"
Seeing Zarude's Injuries recover completely in an Instant, Xiao Yu and Xiao Long jumped and cheered happily.
"Growl!!!"
With its Injuries fully recovered, Zarude excitedly darted out of the Wooden Cabin and kept leaping on the Tree Trunks in the Forest, releasing its excitement. It only leaped back after a while.
Bai Feng looked at Zarude and asked, "What are your plans next? You're not going to stay in this Forest forever, are you?"
Zarude hesitated for a moment, then finally nodded gently, "That's right, I plan to leave today. I'm going back to reclaim my Position."
Bai Feng was speechless: It was a fair competition, how did it become 'yours'?
Hearing that Zarude was leaving, Xiao Yu and Xiao Long instantly became unhappy.
"Little Black, are you leaving?" Xiao Yu said with Tears welling up in her Eyes, hugging one of Zarude's Arms.
"I don't want you to go, I don't want Little Black to go, Little Black has to stay with us forever!" Xiao Long grabbed Zarude's other Arm and didn't let go.
Seeing Xiao Yu and Xiao Long crying, Zarude's Expression became a little panicked, and it didn't know what to do with its Hands and Feet. It looked at Xiao Yu, then at Xiao Long, and finally could only cast a pleading gaze towards Bai Feng.
Seeing this, Bai Feng said, "Xiao Yu, Xiao Long, don't be like this. Zarude has its own mission to complete and can't stay with you!"
"I won't, I won't, I just want to be with Little Black!" Xiao Long actually sat down on the Ground and started throwing a tantrum.
"Xiao Long, if I told you not to go Home to see Dad and Mom anymore and stay in the Forest with Zarude forever, would you be willing?" Bai Feng asked with a stern face.
"Wuwu~" Xiao Long sobbed and didn't speak.
Bai Feng pretended not to understand, "What? You're not willing? Aren't you and Zarude Good Friends? Don't you want to be together forever?"
"But... but I also want to be with Dad and Mom," Xiao Long said, wiping away Tears.
"But if Zarude stays here, it's equivalent to abandoning its own Dad and Mom to be with you. Why can you ask Others to do this, but you can't do it yourself?"
Hearing Bai Feng's words, not only did Xiao Long's crying stop abruptly, looking at Bai Feng at a loss, but even Xiao Yu stopped crying.
Seeing this, Zarude cast a grateful gaze towards Bai Feng.
"Think about it, is it right to force Zarude to stay?" Bai Feng said again.
The two little ones were silent. After a long while, Xiao Long finally spoke up and offered an Apology to Zarude.
"I'm sorry, Little Black, I shouldn't have forced you to stay."
Seeing this, Xiao Yu also apologized, "I'm sorry, Little Black, Xiao Yu was really naughty."
"It's... it's okay, I forgive you," Seeing the two children looking disappointed, Zarude became a little at a loss.
Seeing this, Bai Feng praised the Twins, "Now that's what I call Good Children. We must not do things solely based on preference, we must learn to put ourselves in Others' shoes."
"Understood, Brother Bai Feng," The Twins lowered their Heads and said in unison.
At this moment, Zarude squatted down and hugged the two children in its Arms.
"We're about to part. Thank you both for saving me and taking care of me. I will always remember you."
As it spoke, green Silken Threads suddenly emerged from Zarude's Body. The Silken Threads surged into the Twins' Bodies respectively and disappeared in an Instant.
As the green Silken Threads disappeared, Bai Feng could clearly feel that the Twins were emitting a strong Grass-type Affinity.
Could this be Zarude's Blessing?
"I don't have much to give you, so just take this as a small token of my gratitude."
However, the Twins didn't understand what Zarude had bestowed upon them, only looking at it with blank Eyes.
Releasing the Twins from its Arms, Zarude looked at Bai Feng again, "Human, you helped me, so I'll also give you a Gift."
Zarude extended its Hands, and a Green Light suddenly surged in its Palm. The Green Light grew larger and larger, actually sprouting and growing like a Seed.
The Green Sprout stopped growing when it was about thumb-length.
At this moment, Bai Feng noticed that Zarude suddenly became very tired. Its originally wild and untamed aura had weakened, showing that condensing this Green Sprout had consumed a great deal of its Energy.
Bai Feng quickly walked over to support it, "Are you okay?"
"Don't worry, I'm fine," Zarude shook its Head and said, then handed the Green Sprout in its Hand to Bai Feng and explained, "Give this Green Sprout to a Grass-type Pokémon, and it might be able to learn my Move, Jungle Healing."
Bai Feng didn't take it, but instead said, "Aren't you going back to contend for the Leader Position? With such a huge consumption now, how will you compete?"
You couldn't beat them before, and now you're still acting tough.
The consumption from condensing the Green Sprout is not ordinary consumption; it's very difficult to recover from and represents a permanent decline in Strength!
Zarude stuffed the Green Sprout into Bai Feng's pocket, "Just take it if I give it to you. Am I the kind of Pokémon that doesn't repay kindness? It's just a little consumption, it's nothing!"
Seeing Zarude acting tough, Bai Feng thought for a moment and said, "How about I give you a Massage?"
"Massage?" Zarude was stunned, then quickly shook its Head and refused, "No need, no need, I have to go, I'm in a hurry!"
Bai Feng grabbed it and forcefully dragged it towards the Wooden Cabin, "A little Time won't hurt. It's very comfortable, I guarantee you'll be full of Energy after the Massage!"
Just like that, Zarude was dragged into the Wooden Cabin by Bai Feng. Soon after, sounds of intense comfort could be heard from inside.
About an Hour later, Zarude came out of the Wooden Cabin with a flushed face and a weak, limp Body. It was thanks to Bai Feng supporting it, otherwise, in its current state of weak Hands and Feet, it wouldn't have been able to stand steadily at all.
Bai Feng asked with a cheerful smile, "How do you feel now?"
Zarude said with a flushed face, "Amazing, I've never felt so good." Even soaking in the Spring Water of Okoya Forest wasn't this comfortable.
After being nourished by Bai Feng, the fatigue Zarude had from condensing the Green Sprout completely vanished. About ten minutes later, it finally recovered from the aftereffects of the Healing Treatment.
"Human, Xiao Yu, Xiao Long, I'm leaving. Take care of yourselves," Zarude said goodbye to the three of them.
"Okay~ Little Black, you take care too," Xiao Yu said with Tears in her Eyes.
"Little Black, can we see you again in the future?" Xiao Long asked.
"Definitely," Zarude patted Xiao Long's Shoulder.
"Then... Little Black, goodbye, I'll miss you," Xiao Long waved to Zarude.
"I'll miss you too!"
Zarude leaped away towards the deeper part of the Forest under the reluctant gaze of the Twins.
Just then, Bai Feng suddenly raised his Voice and shouted, "Little Black, if you get kicked out again, come find me! I'm willing to take you in, food and lodging provided!"
Bai Feng's Voice echoed in the Forest. Zarude, who had just leaped onto a Tree, almost stumbled and fell from the Tree after hearing the content of Bai Feng's words clearly.
Thank you very much!
Zarude made up its mind that it must reclaim the Leader Position.
It wasn't until Zarude's Figure completely disappeared that Bai Feng said to the Twins, "Alright, let's go Home, otherwise your Dad and Mom will be worried."
"Okay~"
"Okay~"
Xiao Yu and Xiao Long responded listlessly.
After the three of them returned to the Ranch, they indeed saw Auntie Baris looking for the children. She breathed a sigh of relief when she saw the Twins were with Bai Feng.
Seeing the two children looking listless, Auntie Baris asked doubtfully, "What's wrong with them? Did they step on a Ride Lamb Pokémon's Poop?"
Hearing this, Bai Feng chuckled.
"Mom, we didn't step on Poop!" Xiao Yu said, pouting.
"Then why are you unhappy? You were clearly running around and shouting just now."
Hearing this, Bai Feng said, "We met a very rare Pokémon, but it ran away, and Xiao Yu and Xiao Long are very reluctant to part with it."
He didn't want to reveal Zarude's Secret, nor did he want the children to lie to their Mom, so he changed the way he said it.
"So that's how it is. Okay, don't be sad anymore, you two. When there's an Opportunity, I'll have Grandpa take you to see even rarer Pokémon," Auntie Baris said with a smile.
After handing the Twins over to Auntie Baris, Bai Feng said goodbye to Uncle Rob and Auntie Baris and left with the two Mount Goat and four Ride Lamb Pokémon.
After arriving Home, Bai Feng released the six Pokémon and took them to the Fruit Forest.
"Try this and see if you like the Grass here," Bai Feng pulled up two clumps of Grass from the Grassland and offered them to the mouths of the two Mount Goat respectively.
The Grass emitted a fresh Scent, slightly carrying a hint of Soil fragrance. The two Mount Goat's attention was instantly attracted.
They gently bit the clumps of Grass and began to chew. The tender juice burst in their mouths. This lingering aftertaste was something the two Mount Goat had never tasted before.
As they swallowed the grass juice, a surge of Energy was generated inside their Bodies, circulating like a warm current, feeling extremely comfortable.
Excellent!
The two Mount Goat evaluated the Grass in the Orchard in their minds.
"How is it? Is it delicious?" Bai Feng asked, seeing the two Mount Goat narrow their Eyes.
The Mount Goat didn't make a sound, but their actions had already given the answer. The two Mount Goat and the four Ride Lamb Pokémon had already buried their Heads and started eating ravenously, the sounds of chewing were incessant.
Bai Feng patted the Heads of the two Mount Goat and said, "No rush, eat slowly. All the Grass in this Orchard is yours!"
"Meh~"
"Meh~"
"Meh~"
...
The Mount Goat and Ride Lamb Pokémon raised their Heads and let out excited cries.
"Alright, you guys eat slowly here, I'll leave first!"
Bai Feng left the Mount Goat and the others in the Fruit Forest and returned Home himself, where he released Bayleef.
(End of Chapter)