Chapter 152: Unexplained
"Haha..." Bai Feng chuckled guiltily. "I didn't mean not to contact you. I've been very busy lately and haven't had any Time at all."
"Really?" On the other end of the Phone, Nie Zi asked, half-believing, half-doubting.
"Really, really," Bai Feng quickly said. To avoid further questioning, he quickly changed the subject. "Oh right, you still haven't told me why you wanted me to contact you!"
"I want to become the Exclusive Composer for the Primarina Band," Nie Zi said from the other end of the Phone.
??? Bai Feng's face was full of question marks. "Is Gym Leader Nie Zi a Fan of the Primarina Band?" Otherwise, how would he know that Bai Feng was the Trainer of the Primarina Band?
At the same time, Bai Feng also thought of something. Gym Leader Nie Zi of Spikemuth Gym did seem to be a very famous Composer (in the original work). He hadn't expected such a Composer to be willing to proactively compose Music for the Primarina Band!
"You could say that," Nie Zi replied.
Nie Zi had indeed been following Primarina's Account on the Live Streaming Platform for a long time and had always liked Primarina's Sound Condition. He just hadn't had the Opportunity to meet Primarina and didn't know who Primarina's Trainer was.
That day, when he saw Primarina Sing during a Pokémon Battle in the Pokémon Arena, he recognized Primarina's Identity almost instantly.
Hearing Primarina's Voice up close and in person, Nie Zi liked it even more. He felt he had found his Muse, and he absolutely had to become Primarina's Exclusive Composer.
Primarina's Singing doesn't require Lyrics. As long as there's a Tune, it can present it with its wonderful Singing Voice.
Nie Zi felt that this way of Singing was even more in line with his definition of Music. This was the true Sound of Nature.
To meet Primarina's Trainer, Nie Zi proactively found the person in charge of the Arena and agreed to help them with their Matches. The condition was that the Arena side would reveal Bai Feng's true Identity Information to him.
This approach was, of course, against the rules, but to win the Matches, the Arena side agreed.
Nie Zi was Sure he wouldn't tell Bai Feng about this, as he had also promised the Arena side to keep it a secret.
He just hadn't expected that he had already given Bai Feng his Contact Information, yet Bai Feng hadn't contacted him at all, making him so anxious he was getting worked up.
"What? You're not willing?" Seeing Bai Feng remain silent for a long time, Nie Zi thought Bai Feng was unwilling, so his Voice was filled with Resentment again.
In reality, Bai Feng had indeed misunderstood. Nie Zi was a famous Composer in the original work, but currently, in the Aspect of Composing, he was still an unknown newcomer. That's why he thought Bai Feng was unwilling.
Hearing this, Bai Feng quickly explained, "No, no, no... It's our honor that Gym Leader Nie Zi is willing to Compose Music for us. How could we be unwilling!"
"That's good then." Hearing Bai Feng's words, Nie Zi felt a slight sense of relief. He was truly afraid that Bai Feng would refuse.
"Alright then, I'll send you the Sheet Music and Demo later. Receive them, and if you have any Problems, feel free to contact me. I can make revisions to anything Primarina isn't satisfied with."
After speaking, Nie Zi hung up the Phone.
Looking at the Phone screen that had gone black, Bai Feng let out a long breath. "Phew~ He really is a person with character, worthy of being an artist."
After thinking for a moment, he took out his Phone and started searching for Information about Nie Zi online.
To Bai Feng's surprise, the internet only recorded his Identity as a Gym Leader and a Galar Genius Trainer, as well as his brilliant performances in various Stadiums. There was absolutely no Information about him being a Composer.
It took Bai Feng a while to understand. Ah... Nie Zi wasn't very old yet, so he was Sure it wasn't time for him to be famous! No wonder Nie Zi seemed a bit lacking in confidence when he questioned him just now.
After figuring out the key point, Bai Feng suddenly smiled. He had hit the jackpot early! When Nie Zi became famous in the future, Others would be the ones asking him for favors.
Thinking this, Bai Feng released Primarina and told it the good News.
"Primarina, someone has proactively asked to Compose Music for your Primarina Band. Are you happy?"
"Sirai? Sirai?" Really? Really?
Hearing this, Primarina was instantly surprised and happily jumped onto Bai Feng. It had long wanted to have its own Exclusive Tune. Before this, their Band had always been covering Others' Songs.
Without their own Exclusive Tune, they could never become a true Star Band and would only remain an unknown Viral Band.
Just then, Bai Feng's Phone suddenly made a "ding-dong" sound. He picked up his Phone to look and saw that it was the Sheet Music and Demo sent by Nie Zi.
What quick action.
"Primarina, come quickly and take a look. The Sheet Music and Demo have arrived. See if you like them."
Saying this, Bai Feng took out his Headphones, plugged them into his Phone, and let Primarina look at the Sheet Music while listening to the Demo.
Primarina hadn't wasted the past two years since forming the Band. Reading Sheet Music was easy for it, and it usually put in Effort to learn.
Kricketune and Chatot were both working very hard. How could Primarina, as the Leader, keep standing still!
As the Music from the Phone began to play, Primarina's Eyes grew brighter and brighter. It loved this Tune so much; it was practically tailor-made for their Band. (In reality, Nie Zi had indeed tailor-made it for them.)
After the Demo finished playing, Primarina was still lost in thought for a long time. It felt like its Band was about to become popular!
"How is it? Do you like this Tune? He said he can revise anything you're not satisfied with," Bai Feng asked, patting the distracted Primarina.
"Sirai~ Sirai~" No need to revise, no need to revise!
Primarina quickly said. It loved this Tune so much that it wished it could fly back to Fangxing Mountain right now to rehearse with its Partners.
Seeing this, Bai Feng said, "That's good. He said he will become your Exclusive Composer in the future. As long as you perform well, there will be new Tunes later."
Hearing this, Primarina's Eyes became even brighter.
Bai Feng used his Phone to book a Flight Ticket for tonight. However, there was still some Time before Boarding, so he decided to stay and rest for a while at the Pokémon Center anyway, since the Pokémon Center was right next to the Airport.
Arriving at the Resting Area of the Pokémon Center, Bai Feng and Bai Ye each found a Chair and lay down. This was a place specially prepared by the Pokémon Center for Trainers to rest temporarily.
Suddenly, Bai Feng thought of something. He took out two Pokeballs and released two Pancham.
As soon as the two Pancham came out, they glared fiercely at Bai Feng. But after seeing Bai Ye, they couldn't help but shrink their necks.
That Old Hag is truly terrifying!
"Come on, come on, you two come over and give me and Old Mom a shoulder Massage and leg rub. We've been traveling all day today, and I really have some Body Aches!"
The Pancham were currently in their Rehabilitation Period, so Bai Feng showed no mercy when ordering them around.
╬д╬ Hearing Bai Feng's words, the two Pancham were instantly filled with rage.
"Hmm?" Bai Feng and Bai Ye glared at them in unison. The two Pancham immediately cowered and could only walk dejectedly to the mother and son's sides, giving them shoulder Massages and leg rubs.
"Mmm~~~ So comfortable~" Bai Feng groaned comfortably. "Yes, yes, right there, use a little more force." Bai Feng kept gesturing to the Pancham.
(╬◣д◢) The Pancham were almost exploding with anger, wishing they could smash Bai Feng's Head.
But...
The two looked at each other, then looked at Bai Ye. o(╥﹏╥)o Forget it, it's better to be obedient. They hadn't been beaten by Bai Ye any less these past few days. Not only did the four Siblings have to take beatings, but their Dad and Mom also had to take beatings.
The Normal Situation was, if they weren't obedient, the Pangoro couple would get beaten; if the Pangoro weren't obedient, the four Siblings would get beaten.
After a few days, the Pangoro and Pancham were completely subdued by Bai Ye. Even if they had more Resentment, they only dared to swallow it silently.
In their Eyes, Bai Ye was a true Old Hag.
Despicable! Too despicable! That Old Hag!
Although the Pancham were cursing Bai Feng and Bai Ye, the mother and son, bloody in their hearts, their hand movements didn't dare to slacken at all, serving Bai Feng and Bai Ye so comfortably!
Perhaps it was too comfortable, Bai Feng was in a daze, almost falling asleep.
However, just then, a delicate shout suddenly rang out beside Bai Feng's ear, startling his Sweetheart and making him tremble. The drowsy sleepiness instantly dissipated.
"You!!! Wake up, wake up!"
Bai Feng opened his Eyes and saw a Girl of seventeen or eighteen standing beside his Lounge Chair, glaring at Bai Feng with an angry Expression.
The Girl was tall and had vibrant, youthful Purple Hair tied high into a Ponytail with a Bowknot, making her look lively and spirited. Paired with a light purple Over-Knee Dress, she was truly beautiful.
The sleepiness in the corners of Bai Feng's Eyes hadn't completely faded. He rubbed his Eyes and looked at the Girl with a puzzled Expression. "Miss, is something wrong?"
Could it be that my handsome face has finally attracted a Beautiful Girl to come and strike up a conversation?
"Little brother, how could you be like this? Pancham are so cute, how can you treat them like this? Don't you see they all have unwilling Expressions?"
Bai Feng was still secretly feeling pleased, but unexpectedly, he was met with a barrage of accusations. His Expression instantly turned cold.
"Pancham, are you very unwilling to give me a Massage?" Bai Feng turned his Head to look at the two Pancham and asked with a slight Smile.
The Devil is smiling! The Devil is smiling! The two Pancham were greatly frightened and quickly shook their Heads.
We are willing, very willing.
Bai Feng turned his Head back to look at the Girl and said coldly, "Did you see? They are very willing."
The Girl was dumbfounded. "They clearly aren't willing, you threatened them!"
Bai Feng glanced lightly at the Girl. "Miss, do you live by the Seaside?"
The Girl was taken aback. "What do you mean?"
Bai Feng yawned and closed his Eyes again. "You're being too nosy!"
"You, you, you!!!" The Girl pointed at Bai Feng, unable to say a word for a long time. Finally, she could only roar, "I want to Duel you!"
The disturbance here quickly attracted the attention of Others. Trainers who had nothing to do gathered around, pointing and whispering about the two.
Bai Feng turned a deaf ear to this. "Sorry, I refuse!"
"Are you even a Trainer? Someone challenges you to a Confrontation, and you actually refuse!" The Girl's Expression turned bright red.
"If you say I'm not, then I'm not," Bai Feng said indifferently. As he spoke, he glanced at the two Pancham. "You two, use more force! Didn't I feed you?"
"Yacha~ Yacha~"
Hearing this, the two Pancham quickly Massaged even harder.
This scene was practically making the Girl spit Blood in anger.
"There's no law in the League that says a Trainer must accept a Pokémon Battle Request just because someone issues one. What a Problem!" After saying this, Bai Feng also muttered softly, but everyone around heard it, including the Girl.
The Girl was so angry that the flesh on both sides of her cheeks began to twitch uncontrollably, and she almost lost her Facial Expression Control.
Seeing the Girl so enraged, a Trainer who enjoyed watching the spectacle and didn't mind making things worse egged them on, "Young Man, just accept the challenge. Otherwise, it's too ill-mannered."
Bai Feng didn't see clearly who said it, he just looked in that direction and said, "Then you can have a Pokémon Battle with her. I don't have the Time!"
Instantly, no one dared to speak anymore.
Many of them recognized the Girl before them. This Girl was a very famous Trainer in Wyndon, and they didn't have the ability to defeat her.
Moreover, this woman had many Supporters. If they found out that someone had bullied their Goddess, wouldn't those people tear them apart alive?
There was once a Trainer who won against this Girl in a Match, but simply because the tactics used were somewhat dirty, he was Cyberbullied by the Girl's Supporters to the point of developing Psychological Problems and ultimately had to give up on continuing to be a Trainer.
Can't afford to provoke! Absolutely can't afford to provoke!
The Girl was furious and grabbed Bai Feng's arm. "You must have a Confrontation with me today! If I win, you'll hand over Pancham to me! Someone like you doesn't deserve to have Pancham!"
Bai Feng was dumbfounded. He forcefully shook off the Girl's hand that was grabbing him. "Miss, is there something wrong here?" he said, pointing to his Head. "If there's a Problem, hurry up and get it treated!"
Bai Feng was extremely annoyed by this person, so he called out to Bai Ye, planning to leave immediately for the Airport to wait for Boarding there.
But the Girl stubbornly blocked Bai Feng, refusing to let him leave.
Just then, a bright Purple Light flashed in Bai Feng's Eyes. The Girl suddenly felt as if her throat was being squeezed by something, and death felt so close to her at that moment.
The Girl covered her neck with a red Expression, looking at Bai Feng with a terrified Expression, but quickly returned to Normal. She plopped down onto the Ground and gasped for air in large gulps.
Bai Feng using his Psychic Power was only an Instant. Therefore, except for a very few people who were directly facing him, the other Trainers didn't see clearly what happened and looked at the Girl on the Ground with puzzled Expressions.
Just then, Bai Feng suddenly bent down and leaned close to the Girl, whispering in her ear, "Miss, although I'm young, I'm not easy to mess with! If you want to trick me out of my Pancham, try a different method next time."
The Girl was so scared by Bai Feng that she quickly kicked her legs and scrambled backward, her Expression completely pale. Everyone was very curious about what Bai Feng had whispered in her ear.
Bai Feng straightened up again and took two steps back. A brilliant Smile suddenly appeared on his face. "Since Miss wants to have a Confrontation with me so much, alright then. But Miss wants me to give her Pancham if I lose, so what will Miss give me if I win?"
Bai Feng was handsome and still had a touch of childishness. His innocent look immediately attracted the "covetousness" of many female Trainers, who spoke up for Bai Feng one after another.
"Exactly, exactly! Even if it's Gambling, the Wager should be equal, right? Taking a Free Ride isn't honorable!"
"Cough, cough, cough..." The Girl suddenly glared with her Eyes. "Nonsense! How could I lose!"
Bai Feng seemed startled by her, staggering back two steps and looking at the Girl with a shocked Expression. "Miss, you don't actually want to take a Free Ride, do you?"
(End of this chapter)