noveltune Chapter 380 Winter Routine on the Island
Chapter 380 Winter Routine on the Island
Chapter 380 Winter Routine on the Island (6k)
After all three pieces of equipment synthesized from the basic equipment forging box have been distributed.
Xia Chi's consciousness did not leave the system space; he continued to process the other items that appeared in the Prismatic Orb.
The Light Equipment Upgrader couldn't be wasted, so I used it to upgrade the newly crafted [Crown Guard] to the next level.
For her other support item, Xia Chi chose [Banshee's Veil].
[Banshee's Veil: +50% Health, Unique Passive: At the start of battle, grants the wearer and all friendly units immunity to status-altering attacks for 30 seconds, and a 25% damage increase!]
The 25% damage increase is icing on the cake.
What Xia Chi values more is the effect of "immunity to all change-type moves".
In this way, like in that final match, Bangilas sent out an [electromagnetic wave] at the start.
Furthermore, the troublesome interference tactics of Murkrow using the [Prankster] ability to forcibly eliminate Meowth's power boost will be completely rendered ineffective, and the pace of the battle will undoubtedly be much smoother.
This equipment is the ultimate insurance against all kinds of "dirty tricks".
Sigh, we're forced to use equipment to deal with dirty tricks.
What exactly is going on in the current competitive environment?!
Xia Chi, the master and propagator of the "dirty" attribute, thought to himself with these feelings.
As for the final [giant lucky lantern]...
Perhaps it was because the system was feeling sorry for the host who had been traveling to various regions all year round.
This time, no key items like the [Light Stone] or [Heart Drop], which have indicative properties and signify that someone is about to be involved in a major event, were obtained.
The most significant item is a [Holy Sword] move learning machine.
This is a Fighting-type physical attack move. Its unique feature is that it can ignore any stat boosts of the opponent and directly calculate the damage based on their base defense.
Xia Chi then taught Miao Ha the same thing.
To avoid encountering a brainless [Iron Wall] situation like the one with Bengilas in the finals again, and having to painstakingly chip away at it.
At this point, all the spoils obtained in this round of battle have been distributed and put to good use.
Xia Chi's consciousness detached from the system, and he let out a long sigh, inexplicably feeling a kind of "wise man's moment" emptiness.
Tsk, I wonder when I'll get to do another unboxing.
But then I thought about it again.
Unboxing often means trouble or a major battle is about to begin, which is not what Xia Chi wants to see.
These peaceful days are the most precious thing.
He looked down at Eguilan, who was still intently watching the screen in his arms, her heart softening with the tension and excitement that followed the animated storyline.
Reaching out, Xia Chi gently pinched the little guy's soft cheek.
Ponpo wasn't angry. She immediately raised her head to look at Xia Chi, her bright yellow eyes filled with inquiry and a dependence that seemed never to fade away.
Xia Chi smiled slightly, "It's nothing, you can continue reading."
"Bonnie~"
Lanlan responded, moved closer to Xia Chi, and then continued to look at the large tablet in front of her seat.
Xia Chi also turned to look at the blue sky and white clouds outside the porthole, feeling increasingly relaxed.
Finally, I can enjoy this rare and relaxing vacation.
Because of the time difference between the two places, it was still morning when Xia Chi set off.
After a ten-hour journey, the plane landed at the Shanghai airport late at night.
The gangway was lowered, and fresh air, carrying the coolness of the night, rushed into the cabin.
Gadriya rubbed her pale purple eyes, which were still somewhat sleepy, and yawned lazily.
She muttered a complaint in a dreamlike tone, "So why doesn't your island have a small airport? Having to transfer here at times like this is such a hassle..."
Xia Chi said speechlessly, "Do you think I'm like you, with a private jet... If there's any emergency, wouldn't a Millerton be faster than a plane?"
Despite his cutting-edge research on terrestrial crystallization and super-evolution, Xia Chi can still pretentiously say things like, "Money is just a string of numbers to me."
However, he does not inherently have the habit of pursuing extreme luxury consumption after becoming rich overnight.
The vast majority of his expenses were still devoted to the training of the elves and the construction of the island home to which he poured his heart and soul. At most, he was no longer as meticulous about materials and resources as he had been at the beginning.
Moreover, building a modern airport on that picturesque island... just thinking about it is a real eyesore.
Gadalia was clearly just woken up and was making a casual grumbling, not really caring.
Hearing Xia Chi say that, she didn't say anything more, just softly said "Oh", and then closed her eyes.
Her long eyelashes drooped like butterfly wings, and she seemed to fall asleep again in an instant, relying entirely on the faint superpower she unconsciously emitted to support her body and maintain her standing posture.
Xia Chi: ".
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This person can fall asleep standing up; they're truly an amazing individual.
However, her completely unguarded and even somewhat submissive demeanor clearly indicated that she had entrusted all subsequent matters to Xia Chi, demonstrating an unreserved level of trust.
Considering that Rahiram does not like anyone other than Xia Chi to ride him except in emergencies.
After a moment's thought, Xia Chi said to Millardon beside him, "Lao Mi, could you please drive Miss Cattleya around? Be careful."
Milton has a good impression of this "long-term meal ticket" sister who often provides top-notch food and is very generous.
Upon hearing this, it immediately nodded, a serious glint in its electronic eyes, and replied, "Goo-ga!"
It carefully used electromagnetic energy to create a gentle force field, gently lifting Cattleya, who was standing with her eyes closed, and placing her steadily on its back.
Seeing that everything was arranged, Xia Chi nodded and then mounted Rahiram, who was already waiting nearby.
The white dragon spread its magnificent wings and, without a command, carried him lightly into the night sky, flying towards home.
Even though Reshiram wasn't pushing his speed to its limit, the familiar island gradually became clear under the moonlight after just a few minutes.
Just as they were about to approach the island's airspace, a swift black shadow shot up from the island's dense forest like an arrow, flying straight towards them with obvious vigilance and hostility!
Rahiram's icy blue eyes sharpened instantly.
She sensed the hostile aura emanating from the other party. Within the dragon's mouth, scorching flame energy began to quietly gather, preparing to teach this audacious uninvited guest a profound lesson.
"Reshiram, wait a minute!"
Xia Chi noticed Rahiram's actions and immediately spoke up to stop him.
He stared intently and saw clearly what the newcomer looked like—it was a giant swallow.
The Great Swallow is not a seabird; its main habitat is far away in the Hoenn region. Its presence here speaks volumes about its identity.
Clearly, this is a Fire Goose... no, it should be said that it's Yui's Giant Swallow.
At the same time, the approaching Great Swallow also saw the familiar figure on Rashiram's back.
The sharp hostility in its eyes vanished instantly. It quickly folded its wings, let out a slightly hurried cry, and hovered in the air not far away, its posture becoming respectful and submissive.
Xia Chi urged Rahiram closer, a smile spreading across his face.
"Why are you still out so late, Ootori Tsubaki? Isn't Yui asleep yet?"
The giant swallow nodded vigorously and let out a clear but slightly weary chirp: "Hiss-ga."
It's my turn to work the night shift tonight!
"shift?"
Xia Chi frowned slightly. He clearly remembered that he had not given any instructions to the elves to take turns patrolling at night before he left.
A bad feeling crept into my mind.
He asked in a deep voice, "What's wrong? Has anyone been to the island recently?"
Da Wang Yan hesitated for a moment, then nodded, "Hiss—"
Last month, a few unidentified individuals did try to infiltrate the island. Fortunately, Blaziken spotted them, but his Pokémon were very strong, and we couldn't stop him...
Xia Chi's brows furrowed even more.
As a former key member of Team Magma, Yui's strength should not be underestimated; she is at least at the level of an experienced gym leader.
She's not like Xiaoxia, the kind of low-end restaurant owner.
To have managed to escape from her and her elves, their opponent must be no ordinary person.
last month...
Xia Chi mentally calculated the time, which was roughly the time before and after his battle with Team Plasma and Team Rocket at the underwater ruins.
Could it be someone from the Rockets?
What are their intentions in sneaking into the island?
A series of questions flooded his mind, making his expression serious.
Sensing the worry and wariness rising in Xia Chi's heart, Reshiram, who was connected to him by mind, turned his head slightly and said calmly with his cool and reassuring telepathy, "Don't worry. Now that I have returned, I will protect this place and will never let any elf set foot on this island again."
Hearing Rahiram's words, Xia Chi felt a little more relaxed.
He gently patted Reshiram's soft fur on the side of his neck and said softly with a smile, "There's no need to go to such an absolute degree. We're not trying to isolate ourselves from the world. Besides, you don't need to personally handle these routine guard duties. Just leave them to the firebirds."
While the Three Silly Birds may not perform exceptionally well in top-tier god battles, they are more than capable of deterring and driving away ordinary villains.
This can be considered making the best use of them, giving full play to their last bit of light and heat.
Reshiram naturally disdained to compete with the Moltres for this "gatekeeper" duty, and upon hearing this, he said nothing more, only letting out a soft breath to indicate that he understood.
Xia Chi snapped out of her thoughts and looked back at Da Wang Yan, her tone gentle and grateful: "Thank you for your hard work these past few days. Don't worry, everything will be fine after I get back."
Da Wangyan wasn't the kind of night owl like Zhen Yifa, and was clearly not suited to the arduous task of staying up all night on guard duty.
Upon hearing Xia Chi's words, it visibly relaxed and cheerfully responded with a "Hiss!"
Then he took the initiative to fly ahead and lead the way for them.
Before long, Xia Chi, Reshiram, and Milton, who was carrying Gadria, returned to the island.
Compared to when I last left, many areas are still under construction.
Today, the entire island has fully realized the perfect appearance depicted in the design blueprint.
Several main building complexes are cleverly nestled between the mountains and the coast, using a large amount of natural materials. The lines are smooth and elegant, and they blend perfectly into the surrounding environment without any sense of abruptness.
It possesses both a natural and unrestrained wildness, and reveals a sense of comfort and harmonious beauty brought about by meticulous design.
Gadriya woke up at some point, and she yawned softly as her gaze slowly swept over the tranquil and beautiful island under the moonlight.
After a moment, she nodded slightly, her tone carrying a rare hint of appreciation: "Hmm... the design taste is quite good, it's the style I like."
Xia Chi joked, "What? If I don't meet your standards, Miss Cattleya, are you planning to personally redesign and renovate my island?"
Gadriya nodded seriously: "If you agree, of course. I'll pay for it, and everything that's built is yours. Just let me stay for a while when I want to come here for vacation."
Xia Chi was both amused and exasperated. It turned out that this young lady hadn't realized he was joking at all.
He rolled his eyes helplessly and waved his hand, saying, "Thank you, Miss. There's really no need for renovations. I'm very satisfied with it as it is now. As for you coming for vacation, you're welcome anytime. Anyway, there's no shortage of empty houses here. You can choose whichever one you want to stay in and stay as long as you like."
Xia Chi doesn't have many friends, but he has a good impression of this seemingly aloof but actually genuine and lovely heiress who accompanied him almost throughout the entire journey of Hezhong.
In addition, he had quite a few doujinshi about Gadriya in his previous life... cough, let's not talk about that.
In short, Xia Chi's words were absolutely sincere; he welcomed Cattleya's arrival at any time.
Gadriya nodded without ceremony and pointed to the cluster of buildings on the west beach, saying, "Then leave me a house over there."
Xia Chi chuckled and shook his head.
This young lady is really not polite.
However, this frankness is precisely what makes her so endearing.
As the two were talking, Rahiram and Milton had already landed smoothly on the fine, soft sand of West Beach.
The main house in the distance was brightly lit, with warm yellow light shining through its large French windows.
I wonder if Yui left the light on all night to scare away people with ill intentions.
Because the decision to return was made hastily, and due to the time difference, Xia Chi did not inform Yui in advance that she would arrive at O that evening.
This impromptu arrangement directly led to the minor "misunderstanding" with the Great Swallow earlier.
The giant swallow had already flown ahead to a room upstairs, clearly to deliver a message.
Xia Chi had just released his friends from their Poké Balls to let them breathe the familiar and fresh air of the island when the main house door was hurriedly pushed open.
Wearing only a thin silk nightgown, Yui ran out of the house without even putting on a coat.
"Master, you're finally back!"
Yui's face, which was still beautiful and charming even without makeup, was full of resentment, but when she saw Gadriya next to Xia Chi, she showed surprise.
Immediately, she looked as if she was about to cry and said, "Is this young lady... your new lover whom you've met outside, sir?"
This scene is just like a play about a woman who is alone in her empty room, waiting for her lover to return, only to be met with the return of a heartless man.
Xia Chi: ""
This acting skill is simply a game-changer in the Donghuang entertainment industry.
There was also a guest who was visiting for the first time standing next to her, and Xia Chi was too embarrassed to accompany this dramatic housekeeper in her madness.
She could only sigh helplessly and lower her voice, saying, "That's enough, sis, the guests are here."
Yui stopped in an instant and immediately put on an elegant and composed expression.
She turned slightly to the side and gave Cattleya a flawless greeting, her tone respectful and natural: "Good evening, Queen Cattleya. I am Yui, currently serving as the island butler for Boss Xia Chi, responsible for the daily management and maintenance of this place. Please forgive my rudeness earlier."
Throughout the entire process, Gadriya remained remarkably calm, nodding and saying, "Just call me Gadriya. I'll be relying on you for the next while."
Upon hearing this, Yui's eyes flashed with a barely perceptible surprise, but it quickly turned into a deeper smile as she nodded readily, saying, "Of course, no problem. It's my duty. Miss Cattleya, are you planning to stay here for a while?"
Xia Chi took over the conversation at the right time and explained, "Well, isn't it almost New Year's Eve? I was thinking that since the island is basically completed, I invited some friends over for a get-together to celebrate the housewarming and the New Year. It's a double celebration. Garderia happened to be free recently, so she came back with me on the way."
"I see!"
Yui nodded in realization, then complained, "Sir, you should have said so earlier! There are only three days left until New Year's Eve. Isn't it a bit too rushed to start preparing now?"
Xia Chi shrugged nonchalantly and said, "It's just a gathering of friends, there's no need to make it so formal... How about this, I'll go to the city with you tomorrow to buy some necessities and ingredients, okay?"
"Okay, sure!"
Yui nodded immediately, a relieved and expectant smile on her face.
Then, as if remembering something, she quickly stepped aside to make way and said, "It's windy and quite chilly on the island at night. Let's not talk outside, let's go inside."
Xia Chi and Gadria nodded in agreement and followed Yui back into the house.
Before Xia Chi set off for the Unova region, the interior decoration of the main house, which was the core living area, was not yet fully completed.
Therefore, like Cattleya, tonight is also his first time officially moving into this long-awaited new home.
However, despite it being his first time staying here, everything from the layout to the details was meticulously crafted according to his deepest ideas and preferences. The omnipresent sense of belonging and harmony made him feel as if he had lived here for a long time.
This long-lost sense of security allowed Xia Chi to sleep soundly.
He was not awakened from his sleep until the bright winter morning sunlight shone through the gaps in the curtains.
Pushing open the balcony door, the crisp, cool air of a winter morning instantly rushed into the room, dispelling the last trace of sleepiness.
The scenery that comes into view is as beautiful as a painting.
Taking a deep breath of the air, which carried the scents of grass, trees, and the ocean, Xia Chi felt that his mind and body had finally been completely pulled away from the tense rhythm of "fighting wits and courage with the Plasma Team" and returned to the long-awaited pastoral idyll.
Inside the room, Sister Fa, who has a reversed sleep schedule, was still hanging upside down from the ceiling, fast asleep, though it was unclear whether she had just fallen asleep.
Meowha and Latias have disappeared without a trace; I wonder what they've gone off to do.
After washing up, Xia Chi went downstairs.
Before even reaching the first floor, one could hear a flurry of busy sounds coming from the kitchen, interspersed with the enticing aroma of food.
Xia Chi went over and took a look, only to see Latias and Yui's Blaziken preparing breakfast.
Milton crouched by the kitchen doorway, like a puppy waiting to be fed.
"Do you usually prepare breakfast at home, like the blazing chicken?"
Xia Chi pushed aside the Millerton blocking his way with his toes, leaned against the door frame, and looked at Blaziken's tall and focused back as he asked.
The Blaziken turned around at the sound and saw Xia Chi. A barely perceptible hint of gentleness flashed in its sharp eyes. It nodded briefly and replied, "Ku!"
The deep, metallic sound, combined with its cool and aloof appearance and its skillful wok-flipping movements, created a wonderful contrast.
Xia Chi smiled and shook his head, then asked Latias, "Latias, have you seen Meowha and Ponpo?"
Where did those two go so early in the morning?
As Latias used his superpowers to condense a blade and chop vegetables, he turned around and gave Xia Chi a gentle and sweet smile, while a telepathic voice resounded directly in his mind.
"They were taken to the dessert shop by Bictinini, who said they'd make desserts for you~"
The "doo doo doo" sound on the cutting board continued, and she continued, "As for the other companions... Tyranitar went back to the Gobi Desert, Kuma is practicing in the bamboo forest by the lake, Dragonite should be at Lake Heart Island, and as for Reshiram... I don't know."
Xia Chi smiled slightly.
Apart from Reshiram, who is elusive and rarely seen, Latias is the true pillar of this family!
"I'm going to the bamboo forest to do morning exercises with Master Xiong first, I'll be back in a bit."
After saying hello, Xia Chi went out.
Watching Xia Chi's departing figure, Millerton's electronic eyes, which were crouching at the door, lingered between the kitchen, which exuded a deadly alluring aroma, and Xia Chi's retreating figure, struggling for a while.
After a slight hesitation, it resolutely followed in Xia Chi's footsteps.
Although it was already quite bright and not yet early morning, the wind on the island still carried the chill characteristic of winter.
Even Xia Chi, whose body was strong and vigorous from long-term training, couldn't help but shrink his neck slightly when the humid sea breeze blew on him.
It's normal for it to be a bit cold at the end of December, given that it's a small island in the waters near Shanghai.
Unfortunately, Victini isn't here right now.
Although this little guy is usually a bit wild, he still thoughtfully radiates boundless energy to warm Xia Chi's body at times like this.
Unlike some electronic lizards.
Xia Chi glanced at Milton, who was following closely behind without any awareness, and rolled her eyes inwardly.
Expecting this food-obsessed electronic lizard to have such delicate thoughts is like expecting Groudon to fly more...
Oh wait, that's not right, it really can fly now.
I taught him!
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