Elf, I am really a farmer

When Wen Qi stepped into the territory of Scyther, it was like stepping into a mysterious corner covered in dust over time.

The vegetation here is sparse, with tall trees standing alone. The sunlight struggles to shine through the mottled and scattered branches and leaves, forming irregular spots of light, like golden fragments scattered all over the ground.

The gym-level Sly Mantis strode ahead and led the way, with Wen Qi following closely behind.

The ground beneath my feet is as dry as if it has gone through endless vicissitudes of life and as hard as iron. Occasionally, I can catch a glimpse of a few wild grasses with tenacious vitality, swaying in the gentle breeze, as if telling us how difficult it is to survive.

The air around was filled with an old and decayed smell, which seemed to be whispering about the rise and fall of this land in the past.

Along the way, the old traces of battle were eye-catching and clear, the broken branches lying in all directions, and the trampled grass were all silent witnesses of the fierce life-and-death struggles of the Scythers.

From time to time, a few small Pokémon would rush by. The moment their vigilant eyes met Wen Qi's, they would quickly flash away like lightning and disappear into the dense bushes in the blink of an eye.

A green caterpillar was crawling slowly on a branch with difficulty. The hair on its body was shining softly and charmingly in the warm sunlight, as if it was covered with a layer of dazzling golden gauze.

Continuing forward, Wen Qi noticed some huge stones, whose surfaces were covered with traces of erosion by time and mottled moss.

Next to the stone, you can occasionally see the hard shell shed by the Scythe, emitting a mysterious and deep luster, as if telling unknown legends.

Suddenly, a groundhog poked its head out from the grass next to the shell, its little eyes rolled around, and then it quickly hid back as if frightened.

The deeper you go, the taller and more towering the trees become, but their numbers are still sparse, like the lonely and determined guardians of this territory, silently guarding this mysterious land.

On a huge and withered tree, there is a dilapidated bird's nest. There is nothing in the nest, only a few scattered feathers are helplessly falling in the wind, like a sad elegy.

Not far away, a dry stream meanders through the area. The rocks at the bottom of the stream are exposed nakedly to the scorching sun, silently telling of the prosperity of the past when the water was flowing.

A mosquito coil tadpole was swimming happily in a small puddle by the stream. Its round body was full of endless energy, and the splashes of water it stirred up were like strings of dazzling pearls.

Finally, under the guidance of the gym-level Scyther, Wen Qi arrived at the interior of the territory.

Wen Qi originally thought that this place would be as dilapidated and desolate as the outside, but after arriving, he was surprised to find that Scyther had chosen this place for a reason.

The tall and ancient trees here tower into the clouds, and their branches are intertwined to form a natural green dome, like a mysterious green palace.

The sunlight shines through the gaps between the leaves, forming dazzling golden beams of light, illuminating the thick and soft moss on the ground.

On the moss, a few walking grasses move slowly from time to time. Their naive appearance seems that they are enjoying the tranquility and peace to their heart's content.

A clear stream meanders through the woods. The gurgling sound of the stream is like a clear and pleasant piece of music, playing the melody of nature.

In the stream, the carp king happily jumped out of the water, splashing crystal clear water, like blooming crystal flowers.

By the stream, several exotic fruit trees were laden with rich and plump fruits, exuding the fragrance of fruit, attracting a group of fish to come and peck at the fruits. The scene was very lively.

In the center of this territory, there is a vast lawn with green grass as soft as a green velvet carpet, as if it is a masterpiece carefully woven by nature.

On the lawn, several little flying mantises were playing happily. They looked particularly charming under the sunlight, like shining gems.

The mountains in the distance are shrouded in a thin layer of mist, appearing and disappearing, like a shy girl covered with a mysterious veil, adding a dreamy and mysterious color to this territory.

At the foot of the mountain, several giant rock snakes nimbly shuttled among the boulders. Their hard bodies blended perfectly with the surrounding rocks, as if they were elves born from the earth.

Wen Qi had never expected that there were other Pokémon living in the area inside Scyther.

So, full of curiosity, he asked the Scyther beside him.

I found out after some explanation.

Scyther is keen on fighting, so it allows some Pokémon whose strength does not exceed elite level to live here so that those little Scythers can receive combat training.

Furthermore, although Scyther has outstanding combat capabilities, its sharp blades are extremely inconvenient when dealing with other matters, so other Pokémon are needed to help.

Therefore, the Pokémon here are both sparring partners and right-hand men.

Soon, Wen Qi arrived at the place where the Sly Mantis leader was. The closer he got to the leader, the more Sly Mantises Wen Qi saw. He estimated that there were more than a hundred of them along the way.

The closer to the leader's residence, the stronger the Scyther will be.

It has been a long time since any strangers have set foot in the territory. Although there are bounty hunters or trainers training in the forest from time to time, there are very few humans who can go deep into this place.

What's more, he was led in by a Scyther from the gym.

What the Sly Mantises were most curious about was the giant mantis next to Wen Qi.

Giant Mantis is extremely rare in the wild, so most Sly Mantises basically don’t recognize it. But for some reason, all the Sly Mantises feel that the aura of this strange red Pokémon is very familiar.

But I just can't remember when I have seen this Pokémon before.

Only some older and more experienced gym-level Scythers know that this is the evolved form of Scyther, the Giant Mantis.

However, noticing that they were going to meet the leader, they did not stop or interfere.

Along the way, Wen Qi discovered that this group of Scythers were quite powerful and were basically catching up with the Bulbasaur group.

It’s just that the number of gym-level ones is a little smaller, and it is estimated that only their leader has reached the quasi-king level. Unlike Venusaur, in addition to the overlord who is at the king level, there are also two quasi-kings.

At this moment, the five or six young elite Sly Mantises in the Sly Mantis group seemed to have noticed something.

They squatted together and discussed it.

Then they rushed out together and blocked Wen Qi and the others.

They were also shouting something loudly at the giant mantises, five or six of them speaking at the same time, their speech as fast as a machine gun, their emotions were excited and their words were incoherent. Even Wen Qi, who could understand the elves' words, felt dizzy.

Wen Qi only roughly understood it. It seemed that he was asking questions like whether the giant mantis was the previous Scyther, why it left before, why it came back now, how it evolved, and why it was so powerful now.

At this moment, Wen Qi was surprised to find that the usually aloof giant mantis was now like a haughty and foolish young master of a landlord's family, talking incessantly and laughing wantonly.

It seemed as if it was mercilessly mocking these Sly Mantises.

When Wen Qi saw this scene, he was stunned. How could this proud warrior become so frivolous?

The giant mantis seemed to be saying:

"You can't!"

“There’s such a huge gap between you and me!”

"I was just a weakling before!"

“They are all brothers now!”

"I've evolved!"

Although there were no vulgar or dirty words, Wen Qi felt that the man deserved a beating.