Chapter 184: Queen of the Sea!

Chapter 184: Queen of the Sea!

"Mr. Bard, may I see your Breeding Log?" the Teacher asked Mr. Bard again.

The Breeding Log is the Observation Log where the Farm records the Body status of every Ekans and Arbok each day.

"No problem."

Mr. Bard quickly retrieved the Breeding Log and handed it to the Teacher.

The Teacher picked up the Observation Log and carefully flipped through it. "Are these marked in red the missing Arbok and Ekans?"

"That's right," Mr. Bard replied.

"Why are all the missing ones Male Arbok and Ekans?" the Teacher asked, puzzled.

"Huh? Really? Let me see." Mr. Bard hadn't actually noticed this Detail, so he quickly leaned closer. Upon seeing it, it was indeed true; not only were all the missing ones Male Arbok and Ekans, but they were also all young and strong.

"This... this... could our Farm have encountered a Siren?" Mr. Bard said with a shiver. He was very worried about his Safety Issue!

The Teacher couldn't help but give a wry smile, amused by Mr. Bard. "Mr. Bard, we must believe in Science." Even if there were Sirens, they likely wouldn't be interested in an old fellow like you.

At this moment, a Classmate held his nose and raised his hand, saying, "Teacher, I can let my Growlithe sniff around here to see if there's any Intruder Scent."

The Teacher thought to herself: If your Method were useful, Officer Jenny would have solved the Problem long ago.

However, she didn't dampen the Student's enthusiasm and said with a smile, "Alright, give it a try."

However, as soon as this Classmate's Growlithe was released, it was so stimulated by the strong Scent in the Farm Room that its eyes rolled back. Forget about detecting Clues, it couldn't even stand steadily.

Sometimes having too sensitive a nose isn't a good thing.

The Teacher said with a smiling Expression, "It seems your Method isn't very effective."

That Classmate could only blush and recall his Growlithe into its Poké Ball.

At this moment, Bai Feng raised his hand and said, "Teacher, since it's very difficult for Pokémon to freely enter and exit this Farm Room, it means the possibility of a Problem inside the Farm Room is greater. We can use a Luxray to check the place."

Luxray's eyes have the Ability of X-ray, which can easily see through any Concealment. Bai Feng remembered that among the Students participating in this Summer Camp, someone owned a Luxray.

The Teacher nodded with satisfaction. "Which Classmate has a Luxray?"

"Teacher, I do!" Chihiro in the crowd raised her hand and shouted.

"Good, Chihiro Classmate, then I'll trouble your Luxray to check this place," the Teacher said.

"Yes!"

Chihiro responded, then took out a Poké Ball and released a Luxray with an extremely tall build. It looked like its Strength should be considerable.

When the Luxray first came out, it was clearly also quite affected by the Scent in this Farm Room, but luckily Chihiro calmed it down in Time.

"Luxray, I'll trouble you!"

The Luxray nodded with a pained Expression, and then its eyes emitted a Golden Light. This Golden Light was the key to its X-ray Ability.

The Luxray strolled through the Farm Room, its golden gaze examining every Part of the place, from the Ground to the Ceiling, from the Ceiling to the Wall, determined not to miss a single Corner.

Suddenly, it stopped in front of a Machine right next to the Wall and let out a cry towards Chihiro.

Chihiro pointed at the Machine and asked Mr. Bard, "Mr. Bard, what is this Machine used for?"

Mr. Bard explained, "Breeding Ekans and Arbok has high Temperature requirements. This Machine is specifically used to detect and regulate the Temperature inside the Farm Room. Could there be a Problem with this Machine?"

Chihiro nodded. "I'm afraid so."

Bai Feng then added, "What the Luxray meant just now is that there is a Hole under this Machine."

Hearing this, everyone looked at Bai Feng in surprise. Bai Feng just shrugged and didn't say anything more.

"Mr. Bard, can this Machine be moved?" the Teacher asked for his Opinion.

"Of course, of course, I'll find someone to move it right away," Mr. Bard said quickly.

"No need to find anyone, let me do it!" Chunyi shouted from the crowd, raising his hand.

Saying this, he took out two Poké Balls. As Red Light flashed, two Gengar appeared in the Air.

"Gengar, help move this Machine!"

"Gen~"

"Gen~"

The two Gengar paid no mind to the Scent in the Farm Room. After happily responding, they flew to either side of the Machine, their eyes emitting Blue Light, and then the Machine lifted into the Air.

However, the Instant the Machine was moved, a Black Shadow suddenly darted out from Below and quickly climbed onto the Ceiling.

It turned out that the Floor Below the Machine had long since broken open with a large Hole. It looked like it had been Corroded by Venom. The Black Shadow just now had darted out from this Hole.

Chihiro's Luxray was originally quick-eyed and quick-handed, and it pounced up immediately, but unfortunately, its Speed was an Instant slower than the Black Shadow, so it missed.

Everyone looked towards the Ceiling, only to see a Salazzle hanging upside down in a graceful posture, glaring at everyone present with resentful eyes.

"Look!"

Chunyi suddenly exclaimed, pointing his Finger at the large Hole Below the Machine. Inside, it was filled with Ekans and Arbok, tangled together, all with Expressions of shame and indignation.

All those Ekans and Arbok looked weak, appearing as if their Spirit was depleted. In an Instant, everyone understood what had happened to the missing Arbok and Ekans.

Some of the girls, thinking about it, actually blushed.

So, Mr. Bard's missing Arbok and Ekans weren't captured by someone, but were "hidden away" by the Salazzle?

Everyone was dumbfounded for a moment, their gazes towards the Salazzle filled with admiration. What a role model for our generation!

"This Salazzle is..." the Teacher frowned and looked at Mr. Bard.

Salazzle are generally not seen in the Kanto Region.

"So the Culprit was this Salazzle!" Mr. Bard said with a sigh.

In Farms like Mr. Bard's, which only raise a single species of Pokémon, the Pokémon are prone to Genetic Disease. To prevent Genetic Disease, they usually arrange for their Farm's Pokémon to undergo Breeding with Pokémon from other Farms every so often.

The Farm that came here recently to breed with the Ekans and Arbok was from the Alola Region.

When the people from that Farm left at the Time, they had complained to Mr. Bard about losing a Salazzle. However, they searched the entire Farm at the Time but couldn't find the missing Salazzle, so they had to give up.

Who would have thought that this Salazzle was actually enjoying itself too much to return Home!

After hearing Mr. Bard's explanation, everyone's gaze towards the Salazzle became even more admiring.

As expected of you! The Pokémon world's Player.

"Please help me catch the Salazzle," Mr. Bard made a Request.

"Don't worry, leave it to us!" Chunyi said, taking the lead. "Gengar, catch the Salazzle for me!"

"Gen~"

"Gen~"

The two Gengar responded and flanked the Salazzle from the left and right, simultaneously using the Psychic Move, wanting to capture the Salazzle with Psychic power.

But this Salazzle's reaction Speed was unexpectedly fast. Its figure flashed and disappeared from its original spot, and it opened its mouth to spit out a patch of purple mist, instantly engulfing the two Gengar.

The purple mist was formed by the Poison-type Move Haze.

"Gen~"

"Gen~"

The two Gengar screamed and fell from the Haze to the Ground, their Bodies constantly emitting purple Bubbles. It was clear they had fallen into the Poisoned Status.

"My Gengar are Poisoned!" Chunyi exclaimed.

Bai Feng Reminded him, "One of Salazzle's Abilities is Corrosion."

Pokémon with the Corrosion Ability can inflict the Poisoned Status even on Steel-type and Poison-type Pokémon that are normally immune to Poison.

"Damn it!" Chunyi trembled with anger. "Gengar, continue, you must catch that guy."

However, at this moment, Mr. Bard anxiously shouted, "Oh no, this is bad! The Haze is spreading, and many Ekans and Arbok are Poisoned."

The Salazzle was very smart. It continued to release Haze, not only to Poison the Ekans and Arbok in the Farm Room to create chaos, but also to Conceal its own tracks, making it easier for it to Run Away.

Speaking of which, this Salazzle was also heartless. Many of the Ekans and Arbok here had only recently had fun with it, yet now it could mercilessly Poison them.

"Mr. Bard, don't worry, leave the Poisoned Pokémon to me."

Saying this, Bai Feng released his Bayleef.

"Bayleef, Aromatherapy!"

"Bay~"

Bayleef nodded upon hearing the command. Immediately, the circle of Leaves around its Neck gently trembled, and in an Instant, a large amount of Pink Mist gushed out. The entire Farm Room was instantly filled with Fragrance.

Under the calming effect of the Fragrance, the restless Arbok and Ekans immediately became peaceful, and their Poisoning symptoms gradually disappeared. At the Same Time, Chunyi's two Gengar were also cured of the Poisoned Status.

"Bai Feng Classmate, thank you!" Chunyi looked gratefully at Bai Feng. "Gengar, go!"

"Gen!"

"Gen!"

The two Gengar immediately shrieked and rushed towards the Salazzle.

The Pink Mist and purple mist mingled with each other, and the purple mist began to dissipate.

Seeing this, Lijia and some other Trainers who owned Grass-type Pokémon also released their Pokémon, having them use Aromatherapy together. This made the Haze dissipate even faster.

Under the combined attack of the two Gengar, the Salazzle was knocked down to the Ground. It quickly distanced itself from the Gengar, then opened its mouth and spat out a patch of black smoke like coal dust.

This black smoke was produced by another Move that can Poison Pokémon—Poison Gas.

When Bai Feng saw Flames spitting from the Salazzle's mouth, his Expression changed, and he quickly Reminded everyone, "This is bad! The Salazzle is going to detonate the Poison Gas!"

However, Bai Feng's Remind was ultimately a step late. With a loud bang, the Poison Gas surrounding the two Gengar violently exploded, instantly blasting the two Gengar away.

Not only were the Gengar injured, but many nearby Glass Greenhouses were also destroyed by the explosion. The Arbok and Ekans let out painful cries, clearly also affected.

The Salazzle continued to spray Poison Gas, seemingly trying to blow up the entire Farm Room. The Speed at which Aromatherapy dissipated the Poison Gas simply couldn't keep up.

"Bayleef, Grassy Terrain!"

"Bay~"

Bayleef stopped using Aromatherapy and handed the Task of dissipating Haze and Poison Gas to the other Grass-type Pokémon, while it spread out the Grassy Terrain itself.

With the healing from the Grassy Terrain, the injured Arbok and Ekans were finally no longer in so much pain.

Bai Feng thought for a moment, then took out another Poké Ball and released his Brionne.

"Brionne, Charm Voice."

"Sire~"

Brionne understood immediately. A gentle harmony flowed from its throat, and before long, Water droplets condensed in the Air. All the Poison Gas was automatically absorbed by the Water droplets.

"Ai~"

The Salazzle let out a roar and opened its mouth to spit out some Ember. However, when its Flame touched the Poison Gas, the Poison Gas didn't explode. Only the Water droplets containing the Poison Gas, under the scorching of the Flame, evaporated into a large amount of Water vapor.

With Brionne's restraint, the two Gengar finally seized the Opportunity and simultaneously hit the Salazzle with Psychic, causing it to lose its Combat Ability.

Seeing the Salazzle fall, both the Students and Mr. Bard the Boss breathed a sigh of relief.

"Hmph! If I weren't afraid of damaging the facilities in the Farm Room and harming the Ekans and Arbok, I would definitely make this Salazzle suffer some Hardship," Chunyi said discontentedly.

Hearing this, Lijia slapped him. "Stop boasting! If it weren't for Bai Feng Classmate's help just now, you would have failed already. You should put in more effort usually!"

"You!"

Chunyi was left speechless by Lijia for a long Time, while Nanami covered her mouth and secretly laughed on the side.

However, what Chunyi said was also true. Look, Chihiro's Luxray, which has even greater destructive power, hadn't made a Move at all. If it had attacked, this Farm Room would probably have been blown away by a single Discharge.

"Alright, everyone did very well, especially Bai Feng Classmate, Chihiro Classmate, and Chunyi Classmate. Our Task for today is successfully completed!" the Teacher said to everyone.

Mr. Bard the Boss also stepped forward and said to Bai Feng and the others, "Thanks to all the Classmates today. Why don't you all stay for Dinner today, so I can fulfill my host's duty."

Hearing this, the Teacher politely refused. With so many Students, if they all stayed for Dinner, Mr. Bard the Boss would have to spend a lot.

As the saying goes, half-grown boys eat their fathers poor. This group of Young Men, though young, had quite the appetite.

Seeing the Teacher's firm attitude, Mr. Bard the Boss no longer insisted.

"Mr. Bard, how do you plan to handle this Salazzle?" the Teacher asked.

"I'll send it back to its original Farm!" Mr. Bard the Boss replied. "I have to demand compensation from their Farm. If it weren't for their work error, how could I have suffered such a great loss?"

Looking at the weak-faced Ekans and Arbok that had been exploited by the Salazzle, Mr. Bard the Boss felt immense heartache. How long would it take to nurse them back? They were clearly strong young fellows before.

Don't they understand sustainable development? They just had to drain the pond to catch the fish!

After solving Mr. Bard the Boss's Problem, Bai Feng and the others took a car back to Pallet Town.

Although they didn't stay at Mr. Bard the Boss's place for Dinner, everyone received a Farewell Gift from him, an Ekans's Snake Skin.

(End of Chapter)