Chapter 164: Despicable Threat
"What should we do now?" Bai Feng asked, looking at Gym Leader Sabrina.
"If that's really the case, we're in trouble! There are only two of us..." Sabrina said, frowning.
"We can call for Reinforcements!" Bai Feng said.
"But what if we make too much noise and alert the Team Rocket Members in Pokemon Tower? What if they escape or take the Town residents hostage as a threat?" Sabrina's brows were tightly furrowed.
At this moment, Bai Feng slapped his Head. "We can put on a play!"
Sabrina looked bewildered. "What do you mean?"
Bai Feng leaned into Sabrina's ear and said, "We can do this..."
Sabrina's Eyes lit up after listening. "You're quite smart!"
Bai Feng was modest. "Just so-so."
"Then let's start acting!"
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Outside, Nurse Joy and Chansey were anxiously waiting at the Pokémon Center Entrance. Suddenly, three figures flew out from inside, clearly Bai Feng, Bayleef, and Heliolisk, who had just gone in not long ago.
The one person and two Pokémon were thrown out, falling heavily onto the Ground (an illusion created by Bai Feng using Psychic).
"Ah!!!"
"Bay!"
"Heli!"
The one person and two Pokémon let out screams, especially Bai Feng, who even spat out Blood (which was actually Tomato Juice he found in the Pokémon Center Kitchen).
"Ah ah!!!" Nurse Joy exclaimed, quickly running over to help Bai Feng up. "Are you alright!"
"Cough, cough, cough..." Bai Feng's acting skills exploded. With an expression of extreme Pain, he said, "The Ghost-type Pokémon inside are too powerful. I'm no match for them at all, and Gym Leader Sabrina is also in a tough Battle. We must call for Reinforcements!"
"But are your Injuries okay? You're spitting Blood..." Nurse Joy asked with a worried Expression.
Suddenly, Nurse Joy noticed something was wrong. She smelled the Taste of Tomato Juice. This... this Scent seems to be the one I bought at the supermarket this morning...
Seeing Nurse Joy's Expression change, Bai Feng immediately gave her a wink.
Although Nurse Joy didn't know what was happening inside, she knew Bai Feng had come with Gym Leader Sabrina, so there must be a Reason for doing this.
So she immediately adjusted her Expression, looking extremely panicked, and shouted loudly towards Chansey, "Chansey! Chansey! Come quickly and help him with his Injuries!"
However, Bai Feng gently pushed Nurse Joy and Chansey away and said, "What are these minor Injuries? I will never coexist with Evil!"
"Bay!" I will never coexist with Evil!
"Heli!" I will never coexist with Evil!
Bayleef and Heliolisk also got up and shouted in unison.
Nurse Joy: ...
Chansey: ...
Meanwhile, at the Pokémon Tower Summit, a man and a woman were hiding in the dark, observing the Situation at the Pokémon Center.
"Master Yi Chong, how is the Situation over there? Has that Gengar been caught?" a Young Man asked, looking at the Young Woman holding binoculars.
The woman called Yi Chong shook her Head and said, "It's not that easy. That Gengar's Strength is indeed high. Even the Gym Leader of Saffron City can't do anything about it!
But everything is going according to Plan. Once the League catches it, this Gengar will be ours! Hahaha..."
"It's also thanks to Master Yi Chong's unparalleled strategy!" the Young Man said with a respectful Expression.
"What is this little bit of cleverness of mine? Master Xia Si is still more impressive. If he hadn't researched the amazing Dusk Ball, how could we control so many Pokémon in Pokemon Tower?"
As she spoke, a black Pokeball appeared in Yi Chong's hand. With a flash of dark purple light, a Marowak appeared before the two of them.
This Marowak had vacant Eyes and just stared blankly ahead as soon as it appeared.
"Marowak, give yourself a good Reward with your Bone Club!" Yi Chong said with an Evil Expression.
Hearing this, Marowak didn't hesitate. It raised its Bone Club and fiercely struck its own Head.
It seemed to feel no Pain, hitting itself repeatedly. Finally, slight cracks appeared on the Bone Club in its hand and the Skull Mask on its Head.
Clearly, this wasn't the first Time the woman had made Marowak do this.
"Hahaha..." the woman laughed wildly. "Look how obedient it is! The Dusk Ball is simply a great invention!"
"Yes, praise Master Xia Si!" the Young Man said, echoing Yi Chong's words.
"Right, has that old man named Fuji been sent away? This is someone the Boss specifically asked for, so make sure there are no mistakes!" Yi Chong suddenly stopped laughing and asked the Young Man.
"Master Yi Chong, don't worry. That old man was sent away long ago. We used a false Identity to trick him, saying he was going to research Special Pokémon Genes, and he happily went with our people right away," the Young Man said proudly.
"Hmph~ We didn't lie to him!" the woman snorted coldly and said to the Young Man, "You be careful. That old man is more important than your Life. He is related to our Team Rocket's Plan to conquer the World in the future. If anything goes wrong, you will die!"
"Yes, yes, yes~" the Young Man nodded and bowed. "Everything went Smoothly. By now, that old man should have been sent to the research Base at Headquarters."
Hearing this, Yi Chong nodded with satisfaction, then casually recalled Marowak into its Pokeball.
On the other side, Bai Feng had quietly contacted Professor Oak using the Phone, roughly explaining the Situation here, hoping Professor Oak could arrange Reinforcements for them as soon as possible.
After listening, Professor Oak immediately told Bai Feng and the others to be careful and protect themselves, and that he would arrive with Reinforcements as soon as possible.
Bai Feng didn't expect Professor Oak to personally lead people here.
Inside the Pokémon Center, bursts of intense explosions were still echoing. The Battle Situation seemed very fierce. Not far from the Pokémon Center, several Ghost-type Pokémon were hiding in the Corner, quietly observing the Situation with Bai Feng and the others.
These Ghost-type Pokémon were all controlled by Team Rocket Members to come and monitor Bai Feng and the others.
Bai Feng pretended to be anxious, pacing back and forth at the Pokémon Center Doorway, occasionally craning his Head to try and see the Situation inside. His acting was truly superb.
I am indeed Kalos's Friend! Bai Feng thought to himself.
Nurse Joy also cooperated, showing an uneasy Expression.
After who knows how long, the Sky had completely darkened. Bai Feng was secretly pleased, thinking this might be more favorable for the Reinforcements' actions.
"Bai Feng!"
Just then, Bai Feng suddenly heard a familiar voice calling him. He turned around and saw Teacher Kurita waving at him not far away.
"Teacher Kurita, why are you here?" Bai Feng ran over and asked in surprise.
"I heard about this from Professor Oak and was a little worried about your safety, so I came with the Professor and the rescue team," Teacher Kurita replied.
"Have Professor Oak and the others arrived?" Bai Feng asked excitedly.
"Yes, they have. With the cover of Night, the Professor and the rescue team should have completely surrounded Pokemon Tower by now. You don't need to worry!
You did very well this Time. After discovering the Problem, you didn't act impulsively but calmly called for Reinforcements. Your Teacher is proud of you," the Teacher said to Bai Feng admiringly.
"Hahaha..." Bai Feng scratched his Head sheepishly and said, "Maybe I'm just a bit timid and didn't dare to step forward on my own."
Teacher Kurita was amused by Bai Feng. She thought to herself: Since Bai Feng chose to help Gym Leader Sabrina handle this incident, how could he be a timid person?
Such a smart and calm Student should rightfully be a Student in our Battle Department!
No, when I get back, I must discuss with Teacher Hua Tian and see if Classmate Bai Feng can be transferred to our Battle Department!
Teacher Kurita thought silently to herself.
(Bai Feng: Teacher, what about my Opinion?)
Then Bai Feng heard the sound of Battle coming from the direction of Pokemon Tower. At the same Time, Miss Jun Sha's voice was broadcast from the Lavender Town Broadcast.
"Dear residents, there is an emergency Situation in Lavender Town now. Please stay quietly in your Homes and do not run around outside! Dear residents..."
In reality, even without Miss Jun Sha's announcement, the residents of Lavender Town would not go out at this Time.
They generally believed that once Lavender Town entered Night, it would connect with that World, and countless ghosts and spirits would come out from that World. If they went out at this Time, there would be a high possibility of encountering them.
Because of this Reason, there were very few people living in Lavender Town, and most of them were elderly people.
"Teacher, wait for me here for a moment. Gym Leader Sabrina is still in the Pokémon Center. I'll go get her!"
Bai Feng suddenly remembered that Sabrina was still acting in the Pokémon Center with the Ghost-type Pokémon, unaware of the Situation outside.
After Bai Feng entered the Pokémon Center, he indeed saw Sabrina still To feign fighting and tumbling with the Ghost-type Pokémon, and even Gengar had woken up.
It had learned about Bai Feng and their Plan from the other Ghost-type Pokémon, so it was also cooperating well with the acting.
"Sabrina, everyone, the Reinforcements have arrived. You don't need to act anymore!"
"Gengar~"
"Gastly~"
"Haunter~"
...
Hearing Bai Feng's words, the Ghost-type Pokémon immediately cheered, floating in the Sky, holding hands, and happily spinning in circles.
"Gym Leader Sabrina, let's also quickly go to Pokemon Tower and take a look!"
"Okay!"
Before Bai Feng and Sabrina arrived at Pokemon Tower, the Battle Situation there had reached a stalemate.
Initially, led by Professor Oak, the League took advantage of the Night to completely surround Pokemon Tower from the front, back, left, right, and the Sky. Even if the Team Rocket people grew Wings, they wouldn't be able to escape.
But the despicable Yi Chong actually threatened the Lives of the Pokémon in Pokemon Tower. Those Pokémon were controlled by Dusk Balls. As long as Yi Chong gave the command, the Pokémon would rush forward and fight desperately against the League members. If they couldn't win, they would harm themselves or commit suicide.
In the end, Professor Oak had no choice but to order a slowdown of the siege on Pokemon Tower under this threat.
"Professor Oak, as long as you let us leave, I will immediately order these Pokémon to be released."
At the Pokémon Tower Summit, Yi Chong looked down from above, saying to Professor Oak with a smug Expression.
Pokemon Tower was brightly lit. Yi Chong's smug face, like a petty person who had achieved their goal, was fully visible. The League rescue team members were all itching with anger, wishing they could fly up and tear her apart!
"I advise you to surrender obediently. We will not let you leave!" Professor Oak shouted loudly.
"Since that's the case, don't blame me for being impolite!"
Saying this, Yi Chong took out a Dusk Ball and released a Marowak.
"Marowak, show these people our determination."
Marowak's Eyes were dull. After hearing Yi Chong's words, it immediately raised its Bone Club and fiercely struck its Head.
Dong~ Dong~ Dong~
This dull Sound seemed to strike the Heart of every League Member present. Some even turned their Heads away, unable to bear watching this appalling scene.
Seeing the cracks on Marowak's Skull Mask getting bigger and bigger, with even traces of Blood seeping out, Professor Oak finally couldn't bear it anymore.
"Enough! Stop!"
"Alright, Marowak, stop for a moment." Seeing Professor Oak's flushed Expression, Yi Chong commanded smugly.
Hearing this, Marowak indeed stopped its self-harming actions.
"How about it? Are you still sticking to your previous decision? Pro~fess~or~ Oak~" Yi Chong's tone was full of mockery and teasing towards Professor Oak.
"You!!!" Professor Oak trembled with anger at Yi Chong's words, but thinking of the Pokémon controlled by Yi Chong and her subordinates, he couldn't help but feel a bit discouraged.
Just as Professor Oak was about to speak, countless transparent bubbles suddenly appeared around Pokemon Tower.
"What's going on? Where did these bubbles come from?" A Team Rocket Member looked bewildered.
With a 'pop', a Team Rocket Member was suddenly encircled by a bubble.
"What's going on? What's going on?"
That person desperately pounded on the bubble, but the bubble was very soft and resilient. No matter how hard he tried, he couldn't break it.
More and more transparent bubbles floated around, and more and more Team Rocket Members and their Pokémon were trapped inside the bubbles.
"Who is it? Who is it? Come out!" Yi Chong roared.
Just then, another bubble appeared beside her, encircling that Marowak.
The bubbles encircled the Team Rocket Members to trap them, but encircling Marowak was to protect it.
"Marowak! Marowak!"
Seeing Marowak being carried further and further away by the bubble, and losing the Chip to threaten Professor Oak, Yi Chong shouted in exasperation. But the bubbles had a soundproofing Effect, and Marowak couldn't hear Yi Chong's shouts at all.
The same Situation also occurred around other controlled Pokémon.
Because the Sound was blocked by the bubbles, even though the Team Rocket Members held Dusk Balls, they could no longer give commands to the Pokémon. They could only watch helplessly as the bubbles carried the Pokémon further and further away from them.
Even when they tried to recall the Pokémon with their Pokeballs, the bubbles would reflect beams of light, bouncing the Pokeball's recall beam back.
Seeing this scene, Professor Oak realized it was a good Opportunity to attack, so he roared at the League Members behind him, "Attack them!!! Hit them hard!"
In an Instant, the League Members swarmed forward, giving the Team Rocket Members a good beating. They didn't care if they could still fight back or not; they had simply been too frustrated just now.
Yi Chong also received special attention from Professor Oak's Dragonite.
Yi Chong's Pokémon were a Raticate, a Fearow, a Crobat, a Persian, and a Muk.
Because the Strength of these Pokémon was relatively high, the bubbles didn't trap them for the Time being.
Seeing Professor Oak's Dragonite diving down, Yi Chong frantically roared at her Pokémon, "Quick, quick, stop it for me!"
Under Yi Chong's command, Raticate and Persian leaped up from the tower summit simultaneously. One used Rage Fang, and the other used Fury Swipes, attacking Dragonite at the same Time.
Dragonite performed a nimble brake in the air. With Flame Punch in its left hand and Thunder Punch in its right, it took down one with each punch, clean and decisive.
"Squeak!"
"Meow!"
As two screams rang out, Raticate and Persian fell from the air simultaneously. After hitting the Ground, they had already lost their Combat Ability.
Just then, Crobat and Fearow flanked Dragonite from the left and right. One used Cross Poison, and the other used Drill Run.
Dragonite's figure turned into an afterimage. It used Extreme Speed to dodge Fearow's Drill Run, then punched it on its Back.
"Squawk!!!"
Fearow wailed as it fell to the Ground.
With another Extreme Speed flash, it appeared beside Crobat. Without giving Crobat a chance to react, it delivered another punch.
"Crobat!!!"
Crobat instantly followed in Fearow's footsteps.
Without the constraints of the controlled Pokémon, Dragonite unleashed its might. Who could withstand its attacks?
"Ah ah ah!!!"
Seeing Dragonite flying towards her, Yi Chong lost all her previous arrogance and screamed in terror.
Just then, Muk appeared beside Yi Chong, wriggling its soft body. Yi Chong screamed and hid behind it.
"Splurt~"
Muk spat out Poison to attack Dragonite, but Dragonite skillfully dodged it.
"Dragonite!!!"
Dragonite roared in anger, opening its mouth and sweeping out an Ice Beam. The next second, Muk and Yi Chong behind it were frozen together into an Ice Block.
"Dragonite!!!" Dragonite wasn't satisfied yet and flew over to deliver another punch.
Crack!
The Ice Block trapping Muk and Yi Chong shattered, but immediately after, Dragonite's body glowed with Lightning. Under its control, the golden Lightning instantly engulfed Yi Chong and Muk.
When the Lightning dissipated, Yi Chong lay on the Ground, completely blackened and twitching non-stop, with rings of black smoke still coming out of her mouth.
If Dragonite hadn't held back its Strength, Yi Chong and Muk would probably have been reduced to charcoal by the Lightning by now.
"Ptooey~" You Trash!
Dragonite spat at Yi Chong disdainfully, then grabbed one in each hand, carrying her and Muk as it flew down from the Pokémon Tower Summit.
Thump~~
After flying down, Dragonite casually threw the one person and one Pokémon onto the Ground. Professor Oak simply pretended not to see.
Professor Oak said with a chuckle, "Dragonite, well done. I'll give you extra food when we get back!"
Dragonite gave Professor Oak a thumbs-up with its chubby little hand.
As Yi Chong was captured, the other Team Rocket Members were also caught one after another. Not a single one managed to escape.
Professor Oak looked at the transparent bubbles floating in the Sky. Only then did he have Time to think about where this Stuff came from.
"Professor Oak!!!"
Just then, Bai Feng and Sabrina appeared in his sight, bringing a Primarina.