Chapter 39: Am I a Psychic?
This was the first time Bai Feng had truly left Couriway Town in a meaningful sense.
Although he had previously gone to the Sea God's Cave, the Sea God's Cave was located in the Sea Area near Couriway Town, essentially still within the scope of Couriway Town. So, in the end, he hadn't actually left Couriway Town.
Teacher Da Cun was very thoughtful. Not only did he help Bai Feng buy the Airplane ticket and arrange the Hotel, he didn't even let Bai Feng spend a single cent of Money.
Of course, Bai Feng wasn't short on this bit of Money. He offered to return the Money to Teacher Da Cun, but the teacher firmly refused. He felt that as a teacher, he had an obligation to take extra care of his students, especially a student who was only twelve years old.
Having no other choice, Bai Feng could only accept Teacher Da Cun's care. There would be plenty of Time in the future; there would always be an Opportunity to repay Teacher Da Cun.
Mi A Lei City and Couriway Town were not far apart, connected by Route 13. Even traveling by car, it wouldn't take a full day to arrive.
Bai Feng and Teacher Da Cun took a plane and successfully arrived at Mi A Lei City in about an Hour.
The current Mi A Lei City was a bit Different from the metropolis in Bai Feng's impression, because it didn't have the iconic building that would come later—Prism Tower.
Currently, the most famous place in Mi A Lei City was the Lumiose Museum, because Mi A Lei City not only had a prosperous economy but was also known as a metropolis where technology and art intersected.
Teacher Da Cun had already booked the Hotel, so after getting off the plane, the two went straight to the Hotel.
The Hotel Teacher Da Cun booked was a small, inconspicuous one, but the conditions inside were good, and the staff's service attitude was also thoughtful. It was a very suitable choice for the two of them.
After settling down, Teacher Da Cun said he had a friend to visit and told Bai Feng to wait for him at the Hotel. After saying that, he left in a hurry.
Bai Feng was bored staying at the Hotel, so he thought about going for a stroll in Mi A Lei City.
It would be a shame not to take a good look after finally coming here, so he left a message at the Hotel's front desk, then took Bai Ye, Brionne, Helioptile, and Larvitar out to stroll the Commercial Street together.
Mi A Lei City was a particularly well-planned city, thus its Modernization level was very high. It used several avenues connected to the Central Plaza as its framework, dividing the entire city into several smaller plazas.
The avenues were named after the seasons: Spring Avenue, Summer Avenue, Autumn Avenue, and Winter Avenue. The two connecting main Trunks running north and south further divided the four avenues into two areas: the South District and the North District.
The plazas were named after colors: Blue Plaza, Green Plaza, Yellow Plaza, Red Plaza, plus a Rose Plaza. Among them, the Blue, Green, and Rose Plazas were located in the South District, while the other two plazas were located in the North District.
Around the plazas were countless Commercial Streets, Tourist Streets, Residential Areas, Special Buildings, etc., which supported Mi A Lei City's Developed tourism industry.
The Hotel where Bai Feng and the others were staying was near the Red Plaza. There were many places like Cafes, Restaurants, and Juice Bars here.
Bai Feng took the Pokémon to a Juice Stall and ordered a colorful-looking Juice for each of them.
"Quick, try it and see how the Juice here is Different from the Juice squeezed from the Berry at Home," Bai Feng said to the Pokémon.
Gurgle gurgle~
Bai Ye took a big gulp, then smacked its lips. "Hmm~ The Taste is a bit bland, not very good." It preferred sweet things, so if the Juice Taste was too bland, it would find it tasteless.
Hearing this, Brionne also took a big gulp, but its evaluation was "okay."
When it was Larvitar's turn, it took a small sip, and its little face suddenly crumpled up.
"Yo~" It's too awful!
Everyone's Juice Taste was Different, so it was normal for their reactions to be Different. But it couldn't be *that* awful, right? After all, they were running a Business with this!
So Bai Feng said, "Let me try it. Is it really that bad?"
Without a word, Larvitar handed the Juice in its hand to Bai Feng. Bai Feng didn't mind that Larvitar had already drunk from it and was about to put it to his mouth.
Just then, an unidentified object suddenly fell from the sky, landing right on the Juice in Bai Feng's hand. The Juice splashed out with a splat, and at the same Time, the black shadow hit the Ground heavily.
"Meow~" A miserable cry came, and the black shadow scrambled up at the fastest speed, then darted away.
Before Bai Feng could say anything, two more red figures descended from the sky, paused beside Bai Feng for an Instant, and then darted away.
"Don't run! Stop right there!"
The black shadow that knocked over Bai Feng's Juice seemed to be a Purrloin, while the ones closely chasing the Purrloin were a person wearing a red cloak and a strange mask, and a Blaziken radiating terrifying heat.
Bai Feng said speechlessly, "These days, people really dare to run around on the streets wearing anything!" Didn't they feel ashamed running around the street wearing red cloaks?
He grumbled as he cleaned up the Juice spilled on the Ground before leaving with his Pokémon.
The guy who knocked over his Juice ran incredibly fast and was long gone. Even if Bai Feng wanted to pursue it now, it would be useless.
"How about I take you guys to eat something good instead! Mi A Lei City seems to have a lot of delicious food!" Bai Feng suggested as he walked.
"Sha-na~"
"Xi-lai~"
...
His suggestion received everyone's unanimous agreement, so they happily continued strolling the Commercial Street.
"Look, that Restaurant ahead seems pretty good. Let's give it a try!" Bai Feng said, pointing to a Restaurant not far away after looking up some information. That Restaurant was specifically mentioned in the Mi A Lei City Tourist Guide.
"Sha-na~" Okay, okay!
...
The Pokémon didn't know which Restaurant in Mi A Lei City was more famous, so naturally, they would go wherever Bai Feng pointed.
Just as they were about to head to that Restaurant, a young girl wearing a light yellow dress walked past Bai Feng.
Hmm~ Saying she was a young girl wasn't quite accurate. She probably wasn't even ten years old yet, so she could only be called a little girl.
Originally, Bai Feng hadn't noticed the little girl, but as she walked past him, she suddenly grabbed Bai Feng's arm.
Huh? Does the Pokémon World also have people faking accidents?
Bai Feng looked at the delicate-looking little girl in front of him in confusion and asked, "What's wrong, little sister? Are you lost?"
But the little girl rolled her eyes and said to Bai Feng, "Do you take this young lady for an idiot? How could this young lady get lost!"
The moment the little girl opened her mouth, it was particularly disillusioning. She was clearly a very cute little girl, but her tone of voice was so condescending.
"Then why did you grab me, little sister? Do we know each other?" Bai Feng continued to ask.
"No," the little girl said expressionlessly.
"Then..."
Just as Bai Feng was about to speak, the little girl continued to ask, "Are you a Psychic?"
Huh? Bai Feng was full of questions. Where did you see that I'm a Psychic? How come I don't know about this myself?
"Little sister, if you're okay, go find your parents. Your big brother is Busy with something," Bai Feng said with a chuckle, feeling that the little girl was being unreasonable and not wanting to humor her.
A hint of anger immediately appeared on the little girl's face. "You really are treating me like an idiot, aren't you? Also, I'm 11 years old this year, so I shouldn't be much younger than you."
11 years old? Bai Feng's eyes widened in surprise. Looking at the thin and small little girl in front of him, he really couldn't believe she was 11 years old.
The little girl was only one year younger than Bai Feng, but her height only reached Bai Feng's shoulder. Logically, boys and girls of this age shouldn't have much height Difference, and some girls might even be a bit taller than boys of the same age.
But this little girl was a bit too short.
"Miss, I wasn't treating you like an idiot. It's just that you're too short, which is why I misunderstood just now," Bai Feng said helplessly.
The little girl knew she wasn't tall. She pouted and didn't say much in the end, but instead questioned Bai Feng again, "You still haven't answered my Question!"
"What Question? Am I a Psychic?" Bai Feng explained with a headache. "Please, Miss, I really am not a Psychic!"
The little girl shook her head firmly and said, "Impossible. I wouldn't sense it wrong. I can feel the mental Power unique to Psychics from you."
Psychics were rare, and it was usually hard to encounter another one. It was a rare day to see one on the street, so the little girl was unwilling to give up.
Just as Bai Feng was about to argue, a luxurious Sedan stopped beside the two of them.
The car window slowly rolled down, and a young man with a full head of red Hair stuck his head out from inside. He asked in surprise, "Bai Feng, Caitlin, why are you two together?"
"Fu La Da Li!"
"Uncle Fu La Da Li!"
Bai Feng and the little girl said in unison. The young man sitting in the car was Fu La Da Li, who had adventured with Bai Feng in the Sea God's Cave.
But wait, what did Fu La Da Li just call the little girl? Caitlin? I didn't mishear, did I? It's not the Caitlin I thought it was, is it? Could this little girl be Caitlin, one of the Elite Four of the Unova Region in the future?
A petite figure, a cute face, long golden Hair, and still insisting on the Psychic... All the elements matched up!
"What a coincidence, running into you two on the road," Fu La Da Li said with a smile. "Why don't we find a place to sit down and chat? It's rare to meet like this."
"Okay."
Bai Feng nodded, and Caitlin didn't object either.
"Then get in the car," Fu La Da Li waved at Bai Feng and Caitlin.
After Bai Feng and Caitlin got into the car, Fu La Da Li saw the Larvitar in Bai Feng's arms and asked in surprise, "Is this Larvitar the one that hatched from the Egg the Legendary Birds gave you?"
"That's right, it's this little guy," Bai Feng nodded and replied.
Larvitar looked blankly at Bai Feng, then at Fu La Da Li, having no idea what the two were talking about.
Equally confused was Caitlin, who was sitting in the back. What Legendary Birds? What are you talking about? Is it the Legendary Birds I know? Although she was curious, Caitlin didn't rashly interrupt their conversation.
Bai Feng then asked in return, "Fu La Da Li, are you very familiar with Miss Caitlin?"
Fu La Da Li replied with a smile, "Caitlin's parents and I are Partners. The main reason I came to Mi A Lei City this Time is to discuss some Business matters with Caitlin's parents."
Saying this, he turned his head to look at Caitlin in the back and asked, "Caitlin, did you come to the Kalos Region with your parents this Time?"
Caitlin nodded obediently and said, "That's right. I came out for a stroll since I had nothing to do. I didn't expect to run into Uncle Fu La Da Li."
"I see... By the way, Bai Feng, are you here in Mi A Lei City for something? If there's anything you need help with, just say the word!" Fu La Da Li said enthusiastically.
"Isn't Mi A Lei City holding a Berry Exhibition Conference recently? I came to participate in this Activity," Bai Feng explained.
"Oh~ So it's that Activity!" Fu La Da Li suddenly remembered that there was indeed such an Activity being held. "I also plan to participate in this Activity!"
However, Fu La Da Li wasn't going there to exhibit any Berry. He just wanted to see if he could find some talented individuals, and he also wanted to invest a bit in the Berry Cultivation industry.
Speaking of which, this idea of his was also related to Bai Feng.
Fu La Da Li actually admired Bai Feng very much, thinking he was capable and loyal. So when he heard that Mi A Lei City was holding this Activity, he naturally thought of Bai Feng, who also worked in Berry Cultivation.
So, on a whim, he decided to go and see it when the Time came.
"That's quite a coincidence then! When the Time comes, find me at my Exhibition booth, and I'll let you taste how the Berry I cultivated tastes!" Bai Feng said happily. "Last Time you and Kalos left in a hurry, I didn't even have Time to properly host you!"
"Then it's a deal!" Fu La Da Li readily agreed.
As the two chatted, the conversation turned to Bai Feng and Caitlin.
"I just saw you two arguing on the street. Was there some misunderstanding?" Fu La Da Li asked curiously.
Bai Feng sighed and said, "Miss Caitlin insisted on grabbing me and saying I'm a Psychic, but I'm not!"
Caitlin wasn't happy to hear this. She straightened her little face and said, "I wouldn't sense it wrong."
After hearing this, Fu La Da Li pondered for a few seconds and said, "Caitlin's family is a Psychic family. Logically, it's impossible for her to sense it wrong..."
This completely confused Bai Feng. He understood what they were saying, but he really wasn't a Psychic! Could he really have a hidden second ability? Surely the great Transmigration God wouldn't be that generous, right?
Just then, Caitlin suddenly said, "If you don't believe me, stretch out your hand, and I'll show you!"
Bai Feng obediently extended his right hand, which Caitlin grasped.
Then Bai Feng saw Caitlin gently close her eyes. At the same Time, a faint layer of purple light appeared on her body, and her Hair and Clothes unconsciously floated up with the purple light.
The purple light spread from their clasped hands onto Bai Feng's body. At that Instant, Bai Feng suddenly felt dizzy and disoriented. Something seemed to explode in his mind, like fireworks, and countless purple mists surged within his mind.
At that Instant, Bai Feng seemed to see the figure of Lugia within the purple mist.
(End of this chapter)