Elf Tree Fruit Dessert Chef

Lian could see the old man's embarrassment...but also a little soft-hearted...

"Um, uncle, you're not from Zhenxin Town, are you?"

In order to ease the embarrassing situation a little, Lian took the initiative to divert the old man's attention.

"Ah, yes, I'm from Ziyuan Town..."

The old man wiped the sweat from his forehead and nodded.

"I'm Old Man Fuji, from the Pokémon Rescue Center in Aster Town."

The old man revealed his identity. He chose to do this on his own. Of course, he also received support from some alliances, but the subsidy to maintain the rescue center was still very scarce.

Shion Pokémon Rescue Shelter is actually Old Man Fuji's own home, but the entire house is designed to take in abandoned Pokémon.

There is a living area for Pokémon in one corner of the room, and the smell of rice often comes from the kitchen.

There are various Pokémon magazines on the bookshelves, including Pokémon Research, Pokémon Fans, and more.

There is a Pokémon fan magazine spread out on the table. The magazine's monthly lottery is also one of the fun things for Old Man Fuji.

There are several potted plants placed around the room, and cheerful Pokémon children's programs are occasionally played on the TV.

"Let's do this, boss... I really don't have enough cash right now..."

The old man seemed a little embarrassed, took out a tube from his pocket and put it on the table.

"This is……"

Lian looked at the tube, a light yellow recorder with something like a poke ball stuck in the middle.

This seems to be... a Pokémon flute?

Items obtained: Pokémon Flute

The Pokémon Flute is an important item in the Pokémon games. It looks like a recorder with a Poké Ball at the bottom.

It is said that when played, any Pokémon wakes up from its sleep. Can produce beautiful tone.

in battle

Releases the sleep state of all Pokémon on the field, including your own and your opponent's Pokémon.

Ah this...

Lian looked at the flute on the table and felt a little embarrassed. He was really embarrassed to do this. The old man must be a good person. The person at the Pokémon Rescue Center must be a kind-hearted old man.

How could he have the nerve to accept such a valuable thing...

Lian looked at the sincere old man... then at the deserted store... Finally, she made a difficult decision...

……

"Thank you very much, Boss Lian, for being willing to go to Ziyuan Town to personally make desserts for the Pokémon... I really don't know how to thank you..."

Sitting on the train heading to Ziyuan Town, Old Man Fuji's eyes were slightly red. Not many people are willing to care about Pokémon like this nowadays. I didn't expect that Boss Lian was such a good person.

Lian smiled helplessly. He could see that the old man didn't bring enough money, and the Pokémon Flute was too expensive. He felt guilty for taking it for nothing.

Of course, if this old man was a rich man, like Dr. Oki, he would accept it without any guilt, but this old man from Fuji, how should I put it, is obviously not a wealthy person.

In addition, adopting the Pokémon was out of pure kindness, so Lian was even more embarrassed to accept it.

Then he might as well go directly to Ziyuan Town and make it for those Pokémon. No matter how much he makes, it will be his, and he can treat it as a charity to accumulate some virtue, otherwise the Pokémon Flute will not be safe to hold.

"Meow, Ziyuan Town, it seems to be a town with some monsters..."

Meow Meow was flipping through the map and muttering softly.

"Speaking of which, is it really okay to leave only Xiaozhi to look after the store?"

Miaomiao seemed to have remembered something and asked Lian a question.

"It's no problem...it's okay..."

Because Lian was in a hurry to set off with Old Man Fuji, she left the shop to Xiaozhi to take care of.

Because Pichu, Mane Rock Werewolf, and Pachilitz Magikarp all went to the back mountain to practice, he would not be able to find them for a while.

If they go back and the store is closed, they will probably be sleeping on the streets.

So he took Meow Meow, Frost Milk Fairy, and Old Man Fuji to set off.

Onion Youbing helped Xiaozhi look after the store. It was the most powerful in combat, and it felt more at ease looking at Lian.

But now that I think about it, I regret it. It is estimated that by the time he goes back, the store will have been destroyed by the Onion Rangers...

"Boss Lian, I wanted to ask before, why, your meow can talk..."

Old Man Fuji looked at Ren's meow and seemed very surprised. He had adopted many Pokémon, and this was the first time he saw a talking meow!

"Ah this..."

Miaomiao and Lian were immediately shocked. Yes, how do you explain it to others... I usually say I'll take care of it, but for a while I forget to pretend...

"Actually, it's because of love..." Lian was about to tell Old Man Fuji that Meow Meow had learned to speak for love. After all, it was not a shameful thing. As for whether he believed it or not, it was up to him.

But before he finished speaking, Meow Meow suddenly covered his mouth, and while covering it, he smiled awkwardly at Old Man Fuji.

"Ah hahaha, it's because I love to study, meow. Because meow likes to study literature, I learned how to speak, meow!"

Miaomiao lied casually, for no other reason than that he felt it was embarrassing to mention his failed love past...

"Oh, that's right..."

Old Man Fuji nodded, as if he believed Meow Meow's words. In Old Man Fuji's impression, Pokémon would not lie.

So he believed Meow Meow.

.........

"Is this here, Ziyuan Town?"

Lian stood outside the town and looked at the gloomy town. Not a single resident could be seen in the town, and the streets of the entire town were empty.

"Ah, what a joke."

Old Man Fuji nodded. Indeed, this was Ziyuan Town, a town rumored to be filled with ghosts.

"Ghost Pokémon are actually friendly, but..."

Old Fuji said halfway, then shook his head, as if he didn't intend to continue talking.

"But why is the Pokémon Rescue Center built here?"

Lian didn't want to ask further, so he changed the question. He was more curious about why this kind of welfare institution was built in a ghost town.

"Abandoned Pokémon, or Pokémon that have lost their parents, are a great fear or shadow to humans..."

"Although this town is full of ghosts, for them, it is easier to feel at ease in a town with few humans..."

Old Man Fuji's words became quieter and quieter, and he felt a bit sadder as he spoke.

"It seems that this is indeed the case..."

Lian nodded, and what he said seemed to make sense, but hey, this kind of thing would also happen in a utopian world like the Pokémon world.

"Ah, besides, ghost-type Pokémon have been causing trouble more and more recently, so the number of residents in the town is still decreasing..."

The old man added again, this time, his mood was full of helplessness...