Chapter 8: Bi Yi Dojo and the Suggestion to Go to School
"There are so many Tree and Grass outside, why don't you eat those? Instead, you come here to steal food! You've got some nerve!" Bai Feng said angrily.
"Bu... Bu~"
"Bu Bu..."
The two Scatterbug kept twisting their bodies, trying to break free from Bai Feng's hand, and even tried to spit silk at Bai Feng.
Unfortunately, Bai Feng was holding them by the back of their necks. The silk they spat could only reach the Ground in front of them and couldn't touch Bai Feng at all.
Their strength was also small, so they could only let Bai Feng do as he pleased.
"Seriously, you just cause trouble for people!" Bai Feng carried the Scatterbug out of his Small Orchard, took them to the Grassland far away, and threw them down. "Don't come back again, or don't blame me for being impolite!"
After returning to the Small Orchard, Bai Feng took out a pair of scissors and began trimming the excess branches from the Sapling.
"Hello, little friend."
At this moment, a voice came from outside the Orchard. Bai Feng looked back and saw a small old man riding a Mount Goat appear outside at some point.
Who is this? Bai Feng walked over and asked suspiciously, "Hello, Grandpa, is there something you need?"
After this period of unremitting effort, Bai Feng could now communicate with others very smoothly, no longer stuttering like before.
He still had some Language talent.
The old man pointed at the Sapling in the Small Orchard and asked in surprise, "Did you plant all these?"
"Yes, is there a problem?" Bai Feng became vigilant. Could this be a Villain? He looked kind-faced though.
The old man laughed heartily, "No problem, no problem. I just think you're amazing, little friend, to be able to take care of these Fruit Tree so well."
"Hehe~" Bai Feng scratched the Back of his head, pretending to be simple-minded. "I just planted them for fun, it's nothing great."
The old man waved his hand, "No need to be modest, this old man still has some discerning eyes. Little friend, do you like planting Fruit Tree very much?"
Bai Feng usually tried his best to imitate a child's behavior to ensure he didn't seem too out of place. So, he put his hands on his hips and said proudly, "Of course! I'm going to be the man who becomes a Berry tycoon in the future!"
"Hahaha~ Good, good!" The old man was amused again and laughed heartily. "Excellent, young in age but not in ambition! Little friend, how old are you and what's your name?"
"My name is Bai Feng, and I'm eight years old this year." Bai Feng said seriously. Coupled with his handsome and cute face, it didn't seem out of place at all.
"Only eight? So young?" The old man was clearly stunned, then said with a face full of admiration, "Incredible, truly incredible!"
"Grandpa, I told you who I am, but you haven't told me who you are yet," Bai Feng asked curiously.
The old man replied, "You can call me Grandpa Fu. Alright, I have to go. If you have time, you can come find me at Bi Yi Dojo to play."
Bi Yi Dojo? Bai Feng exclaimed inwardly. Could this be Grandpa Fu, the Gym Leader of Bi Yi Dojo? But he seems much younger than I remember.
The Grandpa Fu in his memory should be sixty or seventy years old, while this one looked at most fifty-something.
After leaving his message, the old man rode away on his Mount Goat.
Bai Feng quickly ran out of the Orchard and rushed all the way to Head Meili's side.
"Head Meili, do you know about Bi Yi Dojo?" Bai Feng asked urgently.
Head Meili was washing Rimo's Clothes. Hearing this, she stopped what she was doing and replied, "Yes, I know. Bi Yi Dojo isn't far from here. Look, it's over there..." As she spoke, she pointed in a direction, but in that direction, only a Mountain could be seen, nothing else.
"Then do you know who the Gym Leader of Bi Yi Dojo is?" Bai Feng asked again.
"Of course, it's Mr. Fu Ade! He's a very famous person in our Couriway Town, and sometimes he passes by here when he's taking a walk." Head Meili's tone carried admiration when she spoke of Mr. Fu Ade.
"I met someone over at the Orchard today. He said I could go to Bi Yi Dojo to find him and play, and that his name is Grandpa Fu."
"That's Mr. Fu Ade!" Head Meili said in surprise. "He likes children to call him Grandpa Fu or Grandpa Fu."
Head Meili was a little surprised that Bai Feng could gain Mr. Fu Ade's favor. However, thinking of the small Sapling behind the house that Bai Feng had taken such good care of, Head Meili instantly understood. Mr. Fu Ade was also someone who loved planting.
When Mr. Fu Ade was young, he was the idol of many young girls in Couriway Town!
So Grandpa Fu's full name is Fu Ade! Bai Feng suddenly realized.
"Since Mr. Fu Ade said so, then you should go. He's a very good person and can definitely teach you many things," Head Meili said emotionally.
Children from the Orphanage were disadvantaged compared to most people from birth. To succeed, they had to put in more effort. If Bai Feng could gain Mr. Fu Ade's favor and guidance, the path he would take in the future would definitely be much easier.
Head Meili was genuinely happy for Bai Feng.
When Bai Feng first started planting Tree behind the house, she just thought he was being childish and playful. She didn't expect Bai Feng to be so good at planting. Even she, an adult, might not be able to take care of those Tree as well as this child did.
"When you go to Bi Yi Dojo, be well-behaved, listen to Mr. Fu Ade more, learn more Knowledge from Mr. Fu Ade, and don't just play around..." Head Meili earnestly instructed Bai Feng.
"Got it, thank you Head Meili!" After Head Meili finished speaking, Bai Feng excitedly ran off.
Grandpa Fu and Bi Yi Dojo... This might be an Opportunity for him. He was currently severely lacking Knowledge related to this world and Trainer, whether it was about planting or about Pokémon.
Learning this Knowledge required channels, but the Orphanage clearly didn't have them.
Bi Yi Dojo was different!
Having made up his mind, Bai Feng decided he must build a good relationship with Grandpa Fu.
The next day, Bai Feng, in his most energetic state, was escorted by Head Meili to Bi Yi Dojo.
As Head Meili had said, Bi Yi Dojo was very close to Bluebird Orphanage, but there was a Mountain Peak separating them. To reach it, one had to pass through a Mountain Cave, which was why Bai Feng had never noticed this place before.
Bluebird Orphanage was located on a gentle and open Hillside area, while Bi Yi Dojo was hidden among the steep Mountain Peak.
Fortunately, the modern facilities here were very complete. Bai Feng and the others didn't need to climb the Mountain wall themselves; they just needed to take the Elevator.
When Bai Feng stood at the entrance of Bi Yi Dojo, his first impression was shock, because Bi Yi Dojo was actually built on an incredibly tall Giant Tree.
Wooden Stairs were built on the Tree Trunk of the Giant Tree, and the shadows of houses could be faintly seen within the tree canopy.
After Head Meili told the Dojo apprentice about Bai Feng's appointment with Grandpa Fu, the apprentice took Bai Feng to see Grandpa Fu, while she herself returned to the Orphanage alone.
"Hello, my name is A Sheng, I'm a Dojo apprentice here. You're Bai Feng, right? Are you also here to be an apprentice?" A Sheng chatted with Bai Feng while leading the way.
Bai Feng shook his head, "No, Grandpa Fu just asked me to come and play."
"Is that so..." A Sheng was a little surprised. He thought Bai Feng was a new apprentice favored by Grandpa Fu. "Since Grandpa Fu asked you to come and play, he must really like you."
Bai Feng smiled and didn't say anything more. Soon, he was led to the center of the big Tree Trunk, where a Garden was built. As soon as he entered, he was captivated by the colorful scene inside.
The Garden was not only full of beautiful Flower of various colors, but there were also about ten Hoppip and Skiploom flying in the air. On the Ground, Bellsprout were dancing and Weepinbell were hopping around, making it very lively.
As expected of a Grass-type Dojo.
Hearing the sound, Grandpa Fu stood up from the Flower bushes, still holding a pair of scissors in his hand. He smiled and greeted Bai Feng, "Little friend, you're here!"
After A Sheng escorted Bai Feng, he left. Bai Feng walked up to Grandpa Fu and said, "Grandpa Fu, this place of yours is so beautiful. Can I ask you how to plant Flower?"
Grandpa Fu looked at him with a half-smile and said, "Didn't you say you were determined to become a Berry tycoon? Are you really only going to learn how to plant Flower?"
Bai Feng scratched his head sheepishly and said with a chuckle, "If you're willing to teach me other things, I'm definitely willing to learn."
"Sly kid." Grandpa Fu chuckled and patted his head, then said, "I'm already this old, I don't have the energy to teach you."
Hearing this, Bai Feng's mood visibly dropped.
"Don't worry, come with me," Grandpa Fu said next.
Hearing this, Bai Feng followed behind Grandpa Fu, puzzled.
Led by Grandpa Fu, Bai Feng arrived at his Study. Looking at the room full of Book, Bai Feng's eyes widened in surprise.
This could probably rival a large library!
"How about it?" Grandpa Fu said with a slight hint of pride. "These are all Book related to planting and Pokémon. There's no place in the entire Couriway Town with a richer collection of Book than mine!"
Seeing Bai Feng's slightly agape mouth, Grandpa Fu was very satisfied.
"From now on, when you come here, you can come here to read Book."
...
Bai Feng, who was originally disappointed because Grandpa Fu said he wouldn't teach him, was naturally extremely excited when he heard this. But soon he became conflicted again and said awkwardly:
"Uh... uh... I can't read..."
Grandpa Fu: ...
"Aren't you eight years old? Haven't you been to School?" Grandpa Fu asked in shock.
So Bai Feng told Grandpa Fu about how he had just returned to the Human World. It was already very difficult for him to learn to speak a new Language within a few months. If he was also required to be literate, that would be too much to ask.
Speaking of this, Bai Feng couldn't help but feel a bit broken down inside. In his previous life, he was barely considered a top student and even got a master's degree. Who would have thought that after transmigrating, he would become illiterate?
My twenty years of hard study!
"Alright, I understand. Come with me."
After speaking, Grandpa Fu led Bai Feng to a Computer in the Study.
Grandpa Fu's Study was very modern. Not only did it have physical Book, but it also had electronic versions. Of course, Bai Feng, being illiterate, couldn't read the electronic Book either.
But it didn't matter, there were always more solutions than problems. If he couldn't read the words, he could at least watch videos, right? The Computer also had various Tutorial Video stored on it.
"You can watch videos to learn first. When you learn to read in the future, you can read any of the Book here."
Grandpa Fu really liked Bai Feng, this young boy who seemed simple-minded on the surface but revealed a bit of slyness inside. So, he wanted to give him an Opportunity to grow.
As for whether Bai Feng could seize this Opportunity, that was up to him.
"Thank you, Grandpa Fu, I will definitely repay you in the future," Bai Feng said sincerely. The Opportunity Grandpa Fu gave him was truly too important.
"Alright, then you can't make me wait too long, okay? I'll be waiting for your repayment," Grandpa Fu said with a chuckle, joking. "Take a look around yourself first. If you need anything, you can find me in the Garden. Do you remember the way?"
"Yes, I know, I remember."
After Grandpa Fu left, Bai Feng couldn't wait to browse the Knowledge on the Computer.
Grandpa Fu's collection was indeed extensive. Bai Feng got so absorbed in looking that he forgot the time, until Grandpa Fu came to call him.
"Little fellow, isn't it time for you to go home?"
Hearing this, Bai Feng quickly checked the time and found that it was already noon.
"Your Head Meili is already waiting for you outside," Grandpa Fu added.
Bai Feng said sheepishly, "I'm sorry, Grandpa Fu, I forgot the time."
Grandpa Fu waved his hand, "It's nothing. Being eager to learn is a good thing, but you should also pay attention to balancing work and rest. That way, your learning efficiency will be higher."
"I'll pay attention next time," Bai Feng nodded obediently.
"Alright, I'll see you to the entrance."
When Bai Feng arrived at the entrance of Bi Yi Dojo, Head Meili was indeed already waiting there. He said to Head Meili with an apologetic tone:
"Head Meili, you don't have to come pick me up anymore. I can go back by myself."
Head Meili disagreed, "How can that be? I won't feel at ease with you alone! What if you encounter danger?"
At this moment, Grandpa Fu said, "From now on, I'll let Tropius take this kid back. Head Meili, you don't need to worry."
After speaking, Grandpa Fu lightly blew a whistle, and a sturdy Tropius flew out from the canopy of the Giant Tree, slowly landing beside Bai Feng and Head Meili.
"Today, you two can ride Tropius back."
After thanking Grandpa Fu, the two climbed onto Tropius's Back. Tropius carried them as they flew, which was a novel experience for both of them.
Tropius had a gentle nature and flew very steadily, giving them a strong sense of security.
On the way back, Head Meili asked, "How was your time with Mr. Fu Ade today? Did you gain anything?"
Bai Feng said excitedly, "Grandpa Fu is very kind and amiable, and he was especially good to me. He even said I could read any of the Book in his Study!"
"That's good, that's good. This Opportunity is very rare, you must cherish it well," Head Meili said, very happy for Bai Feng after hearing this.
At this moment, Bai Feng suddenly said to Head Meili, "Head Meili, thank you."
Thank you for taking care of me, thank you for allowing me to plant Fruit Tree, thank you for being willing to support me in coming to learn from Grandpa Fu...
Hearing Bai Feng suddenly say something like this, Head Meili was a little slow to react and asked in confusion.
"What's wrong?"
Bai Feng shook his head, "Nothing, I just think you're really good."
Since coming out from the Island, he had met kind people all the way. He was grateful to these people from the bottom of his heart.
"You child, why are you saying this?"
Head Meili found Bai Feng's serious tone a bit funny, and suddenly felt warm inside.
After returning home, the children gathered around, asking Bai Feng about his experience at Bi Yi Dojo all at once. Bai Feng answered them one by one.
During lunch, Head Meili suddenly said to Bai Feng, "Bai Feng, you can communicate normally now. Do you want to go to School with Fuyu?"
Bai Feng was just worrying about being illiterate. Hearing Head Meili say this, he immediately agreed.
"Okay."
Head Meili nodded, "Since that's the case, I'll take you to the School another day to ask about the Situation."
Youta immediately grumbled unhappily when he heard this, "Hey! Brother Bai Feng is also going to Schooling? Then won't only a few of us be left at home again?"
Head Meili immediately scolded him, "Your age is almost there too, you'll have to go then. Don't just make noise all day long."
"Oh..." Youta quickly lowered his head and ate his rice.
After lunch, Diggersby suddenly found Bai Feng and said that the two Bug from yesterday had come back.
Bai Feng hurried to the Orchard and indeed found the two Scatterbug from yesterday on a Sapling. They were biting and eating the Sapling's Tender Leaf in large mouthfuls, which made Bai Feng furious.
"It's you again!" He walked over angrily and reached out his hand towards the two Scatterbug.
As soon as the two Scatterbug saw Bai Feng, they immediately wanted to run away, but their speed was too slow, and they were once again grabbed by the back of their necks by Bai Feng.
"I warned you not to come back, didn't I? And you still didn't listen! Do you think I can't deal with you?"
Bai Feng angrily walked out of the Orchard. After returning home, he found two strong thin Rope, tied one end to each Bug, and hung them from the Eaves, letting them sway and dangle in the Wind.
"Bu~ Bu Bu..."
"Bu Bu Bu~"
The crying sounds of the two Bug attracted the children, who all ran below to watch.
"Brother Bai Feng, is this a Pokémon?" Ikki asked clearly, his eyes wide with curiosity.
Bai Feng nodded, "That's right, they are called Scatterbug. Vivillon evolve from them."
Although the children hadn't seen Scatterbug much, they had seen Vivillon flying around in the Grass many times, so they weren't unfamiliar with them.
"They're quite cute," Nanako said. "Brother Bai Feng, why are you hanging them up?"
Bai Feng explained, "They secretly ran into the Orchard to steal and eat Fruit Tree Sapling. I already let them go once yesterday, and they dared to come back today."
Nanako immediately said coldly and heartlessly, "Then they deserve a good punishment! Just hanging them is too easy on them!"
ε(┬┬﹏┬┬) The Scatterbug, who had been expecting Nanako to plead for them, immediately became teary-eyed.
"Giggle giggle~"
Little Rimo was amused by the Scatterbug's funny appearance and laughed.
Bai Feng instructed the children, "You guys help me keep an eye on them. Don't let them run away. If they don't suffer some Hardship, they won't know what Fear is."
Youta and Xiaoyou said in unison, "We guarantee to complete the Task!"
After dealing with the Scatterbug, Bai Feng said to Diggersby, "You did well today, I should give you a good Reward."
(ˇˇ) Diggersby's eyes lit up when it heard this: Is he going to let me go?
Diggersby, who had been working for free for Bai Feng, had long been looking forward to this Skin-Peeler setting it free.
"Let's give you a Massage!"
Diggersby was immediately disappointed when it heard this, but then thought about it and found it acceptable. It had long wanted to experience what the Massage Bai Ye talked about felt like. Was it really that comfortable?
No creature could escape the "true fragrance" rule, and Diggersby was no exception.
When Bai Feng gave Diggersby a Massage, its reaction was like this:
(￣▽￣)~* This... is this the Massage? It's so comfortable!
In the afternoon, Bai Feng continued to learn Knowledge from Grandpa Fu and was only brought back by Tropius when the Sun was about to set.
As soon as he got home, he saw the two Scatterbug hanging under the Eaves with a look of despair. Nanako and the others had indeed done a good job and didn't let them escape.
Bai Feng untied them from the Rope, took them to the Grassland outside, released them into the Grass, and warned them seriously again:
"Don't come back again. There's plenty of Grass to eat here, so stop harming my Fruit Tree!" After saying that, he went home.
Before going to bed at night, Bai Feng tossed and turned, unable to sleep. So, he simply got out of bed, sat beside Bai Ye, shared his joy with it, told it what he had learned from Grandpa Fu during the day, talked about how important the Opportunity Grandpa Fu gave him was, and planned his and Bai Ye's future.
Bai Feng talked for a long time, and in the end, he didn't even know when he fell asleep.
Bai Ye gently picked up Bai Feng, walked to his bed, put him down, and covered him with the blanket.
Looking at Bai Feng's young face, Bai Ye suddenly felt a little dazed: This is the child I raised from a young age. Unconsciously, he has become so reliable...
Listening to the words Bai Feng said tonight, it seemed to suddenly understand. Was its son confused when he first came to the Human World? Worried? And at the same time, full of longing. And he had always maintained the determination and effort to plan for their future.
Their living conditions were not wealthy now, and its son had been working hard to change this.
While its son was working hard for this home, it was still complaining that its son always forced it to Training.
The simple growth environment had given Bai Ye a simple personality. It was rarely willing to use its brain for anything. After its son became smart, it simply threw its brain away and listened to its son about everything.
Now that it understood its son's plans for the future, its heart was deeply touched.
Perhaps it should also actively support its son and create a better future for him.
Early the next morning, Bai Ye went out, saying it was going to find Fletchinder and the others for Training. Bai Feng, who didn't know that Bai Ye was already trying to change its determination, was completely confused by his old mother's behavior.
Did the Sun rise from the west today? Why did it suddenly become so active?
Although he was puzzled, Bai Feng didn't dwell on it. He still had something very important to do today - to inquire about Schooling.
After eating Breakfast early, Bai Feng, Head Meili, and Fuyu went out together.
(End of this chapter)