Fortunately, others couldn't understand Pokémon Language, otherwise the matter of Bai Feng laying an Egg would probably have become widely known by morning thanks to Primarina's loud voice.
Because of the Egg provided by Chansey, Bai Feng had Buneary borrow the Hotel's Kitchen to make him a pot of Egg Fried Rice. He also called Da Fu, Wa Lian, and Student Shen Mu to taste it together. The four of them had a delicious meal.
After Breakfast, Bai Feng and the others got on the Bus and departed from Yu Hong City, heading towards Pallet Town.
The Bus swayed and swayed, traveling for who knows how long. Finally, Bai Feng was woken up from his drowsiness, only to hear the Driver shout loudly, "We've arrived at Pallet Town! Hurry and get off the bus!"
At the same time, Teacher Kurita also started urging, "Classmates, take your Stuff and get off the bus in an orderly manner! Take your time, don't push and shove."
Bai Feng looked out through the car window and saw large expanses of Grassland outside. Situated on the Grassland were exquisite Huts, each House maintaining a distance from the others.
Occasionally, Pidgey would fly across the blue Sky, and several Butterfree fluttered in the Flower Beds in front of the Huts, making the entire Town look peaceful and leisurely.
This is Pallet Town! The place where dreams begin!
Bai Feng felt a bit Excited. He quickly picked up his Backpack beside him, ready to get off the bus.
However, just then, he suddenly heard a quarrel coming from outside the bus. He followed the sound and saw a Stream not far from the Bus, with a Wooden Bridge built over it.
On the bridge, two little kids were arguing. One was wearing a yellow t-shirt, and the other was wearing a red sleeveless shirt. They looked to be about four or five years old.
The two of them were fighting over a worn-out Poké Ball.
"This is mine!"
"It's clearly mine!"
"I fished it out of the River!"
"It was clearly hooked on my Fishing Rod."
"Gary, don't be too much!"
"I'm too much? Just a mere Xiao Zhi, you're the one being too arrogant!"
...
Oh ho!!! Bai Feng stuck his Head out the car window, observing the scene with interest. He didn't expect to see a famous scene as soon as he arrived.
The two little kids arguing were indeed the young Xiao Zhi and Gary.
In their struggle, the already worn-out Poké Ball split directly in half down the middle. Each of them ended up with only one half and fell onto the Ground.
Gary scrambled up from the Ground, clutching his half of the Poké Ball, and pointed at Xiao Zhi furiously, "Just a mere Xiao Zhi, how dare you break Gary the Great's Stuff! You just wait, Gary the Great!"
Xiao Zhi retorted, sticking out his neck, "Who's afraid of you? I'm going to become a Pokémon Master in the future!"
Gary said disdainfully, "Just a mere Xiao Zhi dares to boast? Gary the Great is the one who will become a Pokémon Master."
"It's me!" Xiao Zhi shouted loudly, sticking out his neck.
"It's Gary the Great!" Gary quickly shouted back with an even louder voice.
"It's me!"
"It's Gary the Great!"
...
The two little kids argued back and forth like this, one sentence after another.
Bai Feng watched with great interest.
"Bai Feng, get off the bus!" Wa Lian urged Bai Feng loudly at this moment. "What are you looking at? It's just two kids arguing!"
Sigh~ What do you know! This is nostalgia!
Bai Feng shook his head and sighed helplessly. He then withdrew his gaze from watching the spectacle, put on his Backpack, and quickly followed everyone else off the bus.
When he looked back again, Gary had already left in a huff, clutching his half of the Poké Ball, leaving only Xiao Zhi standing there with the other half.
Just then, Xiao Zhi suddenly looked over, his Eyes meeting Bai Feng's. His Eyes lit up, and he quickly ran over.
Xiao Zhi's two short legs spun rapidly, like wheels of fire. In an Instant, he ran to Bai Feng's side.
"Big brother, are you a Pokémon Trainer?"
Perhaps because Bai Feng was too tall, when Xiao Zhi spoke to Bai Feng, he unconsciously stood on his tiptoes, craning his neck.
Quite adorable.
Seeing Xiao Zhi looking at him with sparkling Eyes, Bai Feng smiled and replied, "Sort of. What's your Name, little brother? How old are you?"
"My Name is Xiao Zhi, I'm four years old! My goal is to become a Pokémon Master!" Xiao Zhi said, clenching his fists.
Promising, with a clear goal at such a young age. But I don't think I asked you that!
But Xiao Zhi is only four! That's a bit too young, a full ten years younger than me! By the time he goes on his journey, won't I be twenty? Bai Feng thought helplessly.
Just as Bai Feng wanted to say a few more words to Xiao Zhi, Student Walian started urging him again.
"Bai Feng! Hurry up, everyone's leaving!"
So Bai Feng could only say to Xiao Zhi, "Then you keep it up, Xiao Zhi! Big brother supports you!" After saying that, he ran towards the group.
Meanwhile, Xiao Zhi waved towards Bai Feng's gradually receding back and shouted loudly, "Big brother, I'll work hard! Let's have a Pokémon Battle sometime in the future!"
Bai Feng ran quickly and naturally didn't hear Xiao Zhi's later words. He and his Classmates arrived at Professor Oak's Research Institute under the guidance of Teacher Kurita.
As soon as they arrived, the Classmates immediately started looking around, because the Courtyard here was home to many Pokémon not commonly seen in the Kalos Region.
"Bai Feng, look! Look! There are so many Poliwag there! They're so cute!"
Wa Lian also pointed Excitedly at the Pond in the Courtyard. By the Pond, there was a group of Poliwag lining up, jumping into the Water one after another.
Student Shen Mu also stared intently at a group of Exeggutor sunbathing, his face full of interest.
Only Classmate Da Fu was uninterested. Unless it was a Pokémon with the Personality of Furfrou or Tsareena (the former Steenee had already undergone Evolution), it wouldn't capture his attention.
However, just then, a Jynx slowly strolled past not far from them. Classmate Da Fu instantly became strange.
(ω) "Oh~ Bai Feng, I think I'm in love!" Classmate Da Fu said with an exaggerated expression.
Bai Feng: ???
"What are you talking about?"
Classmate Da Fu pointed a trembling finger at Jynx's retreating figure and said, "Look at that Jynx, how graceful and charming! That waist, that rear, that flowing golden hair... simply perfect."
Bai Feng: ...
Wa Lian: ...
Shen Mu: ...
"Are you okay? Are you okay?" Bai Feng looked at Da Fu as if he were an idiot. "That's a Pokémon!"
Da Fu, however, turned to Bai Feng and the other two and said, "Shallow. As expected, the aesthetics of you ordinary people are not shared by a Genius. My affection for Jynx is not as shallow as you perceive it to be!"
"Then I'd rather be an ordinary person," Wa Lian said, rolling her Eyes.
Da Fu couldn't be bothered to pay attention to Wa Lian. He continued to stare at Jynx with hazy Eyes until Jynx disappeared into the Courtyard.
Classmate Da Fu, you're getting more and more perverted!
Before long, Bai Feng and the others saw the legendary Professor Oak. He looked almost exactly as Bai Feng remembered, speaking with Teacher Kurita with a smile on his face.
However, after a moment, Teacher Kurita suddenly waved towards Bai Feng. "Bai Feng! Come here for a moment!"
Although Teacher Kurita wasn't Bai Feng's homeroom Teacher, she was quite familiar with Bai Feng because his Academic Class scores were often the highest in the entire School, so most of the School's Teachers knew him.
? Bai Feng looked confused. Why was he suddenly called?
"Bai Feng, the Teacher is calling you!" Student Shen Mu nudged Bai Feng.
"Okay, I know, I'll go over." Saying that, he ran towards Teacher Kurita and Professor Oak.
"Teacher, Professor Oak!" Bai Feng stepped forward and greeted the two of them.
"Oh~ So you are Bai Feng!" Professor Oak said, looking at Bai Feng with a kind face. "I've already heard from Gym Leader Sabrina that you are an Esper. That's quite rare!"
Teacher Kurita was hearing for the first time that Bai Feng was actually an Esper. At the same time, she felt it was a great pity that such a special ability user didn't enter their Battle Department, but the Breeding Department instead!
Bai Feng didn't expect Sabrina to be so fast. She had already greeted Professor Oak before they even arrived at Pallet Town.
"You flatter me, Professor. I just happened to awaken my Psychic Power," Bai Feng said humbly.
"How you awakened it isn't important. Espers are very rare. Train well, and you'll definitely have a boundless future!" Professor Oak said with a chuckle. "I already know about your Agreement with Gym Leader Sabrina. Willing to help Others without expecting a Reward, you're a good kid."
Professor Oak's first impression of Bai Feng was very good.
"Thank you for the compliment, Professor."
"Gym Leader Sabrina is waiting for you in my Research Institute now. Once you finish registering, you can leave with her," Professor Oak added.
Bai Feng nodded upon hearing this.
Professor Oak: "Alright, go ahead! That's all I wanted to say."
Bai Feng looked at Teacher Kurita again. Seeing that she also nodded at him, he turned and returned to the group.
"Bai Feng, what did the Teacher and Professor Oak call you for?"
As soon as Bai Feng returned, Classmate Da Fu leaned over with a gossipy look and asked. Wa Lian and Student Shen Mu also looked at him with curious Eyes.
"Nothing much, just about the Gym Leader Sabrina matter," Bai Feng replied.
"Ah~~" Da Fu looked disappointed. He avoided Sabrina like the plague and instantly lost interest.
After Teacher Kurita helped Bai Feng and the others register, she arranged for them to stay in the Dormitory that Professor Oak had prepared for them. The Dormitory was not far from the Research Institute, with four people per Room.
Bai Feng, Da Fu, and Shen Mu were naturally assigned to one Room, while Wa Lian, being a girl, had to be assigned to a different Dormitory. She was grouped with a few girls from the Battle Department.
A Battle Department Student from the same School was also assigned to Bai Feng's Room.
This was a senior Student one year above Bai Feng and the others. He was a year older than Da Fu and Shen Mu, and a year younger than Bai Feng (because Bai Feng started Schooling over a year later than Others, he had always been the oldest in his class).
After this senior Student entered the Room, he didn't give Bai Feng and the others a Self-introduction. He just threw his Luggage onto the Bed, then took out his Phone and started scrolling through Videos by himself. He seemed to be watching some Video related to Pokémon Battles.
Classmate Da Fu was always outgoing. Seeing that a Companion had moved in, he stepped forward with a smile to greet him. "Hello, senior. My Name is..."
But before Da Fu could finish speaking, he was interrupted by the other person. "Don't talk to me. I'm not interested in getting to know you!"
He casually glanced at Bai Feng and the other two, his gaze revealing arrogance and disdain. Then he lowered his Head and continued watching the Video.
Classmate Da Fu: (｀)=3
Student Shen Mu: (;｀O)o
For a moment, Bai Feng and the other two were all in a bad mood because of this senior Student's rude attitude.
Da Fu almost went forward to confront him, but fortunately, Student Shen Mu pulled him back in time and whispered, "Forget it. If he doesn't want to talk to us, we just won't talk to him!"
Only then did Classmate Da Fu reluctantly swallow his anger.
After settling down in the Dormitory, Bai Feng said to Da Fu and Shen Mu, "I still have to go to Gym Leader Sabrina's appointment. Wait for me to come back."
Da Fu waved his hand. "Go, go, come back soon!"
Shen Mu also said, "Be careful and mind your Safety." He understood Bai Feng's Strength better than Da Fu, so he was more at ease.
As he walked down the Dormitory Corridor, Bai Feng saw many Students from other regions. They were gathered in twos and threes with different Pokémon, some getting to know new Friends, others imagining the upcoming Summer Camp with their Companions. Each face was filled with joy and anticipation.
Indeed, only that strange senior Student in their Dormitory was the presence that could Influence one's mood. Everything else was wonderful.
Bai Feng couldn't help but feel a bit of anticipation as well. His Footsteps became much lighter.
Following the Hint given by Professor Oak, Bai Feng arrived at his Research Institute and indeed saw Gym Leader Sabrina there.
Sabrina was Meditating with her Eyes closed. The Instant Bai Feng entered the Door, she suddenly opened her Eyes. "You're finally here!"
Bai Feng could see impatience in her Eyes.
Just then, Teacher Kurita also walked in, accompanied by Professor Oak. "Bai Feng, you must be careful this time when you go out. If you encounter Problems you can't solve, remember to call back for help."
She was Bai Feng's group leader Teacher and was most concerned about Bai Feng's Safety.
"Teacher, please rest assured. I won't try to be brave. If I encounter danger, I'll be the first to run," Bai Feng said, nodding.
He wasn't lying when he said that.
Teacher Kurita nodded with satisfaction and then looked at Sabrina, saying, "Gym Leader Sabrina, please take good care of Bai Feng."
Although Sabrina was younger than Bai Feng, her Identity was that of a Gym Trainer, so in Teacher Kurita's Eyes, she was naturally more reliable.
Sabrina said impatiently, "Don't worry, I'll guarantee his Safety. I don't need him to participate in battle. He just needs to use his Psychic Power to assist me when I Seal, so there won't be any accidents!"
Hearing this, Teacher Kurita indeed breathed a sigh of relief.
"Are you done talking? If you're done, we should depart!"
Sabrina stood up and walked straight outside. Seeing this, Bai Feng quickly chased after her after saying goodbye to the Teacher and Professor Oak.
Walking outside the Research Institute, Bai Feng asked, "How are we going to get to Lavender Town?"
Sabrina glanced at Bai Feng without speaking, then let out a whistle.
Following a series of thumping sounds, two Dodrio stopped in front of them. They were both equipped with Riding Gear, clearly Pokémon specifically used as riding tools.
"Get on!" Sabrina said to Bai Feng.
The Dodrio consciously lowered themselves. Only after the two of them were seated did they slowly stand up, then immediately started running wildly. Before long, they had galloped out of Pallet Town.
(End of this chapter)