Natsume looked at the Grookey in surprise: "You want to fight the Houndoom?"
"Cha-nay!"
Grookey nodded seriously.
Natsume looked at Grookey's expression and realized: "I understand."
"If that's the case, we won't hold back, Grookey."
"Cha-nay!"
"Awoo?"
Houndoom was a little worried that it would hurt Grookey.
Natsume said: "Houndoom, this is Grookey's own insistence."
"We must respect it."
Houndoom nodded and looked at Grookey.
"Houndoom, Extreme Speed!"
Houndoom quickly charged towards Grookey.
Houndoom thought Grookey would definitely be knocked away by its attack.
But, Extreme Speed missed!
Natsume looked up in surprise.
Grookey used its Vine Whip to hit the ground, sending itself into the sky!
The Vine Whip was like a pole, supporting Grookey's body.
"Cha-nay!"
A Magical Leaf condensed in front of Grookey!
"Houndoom, look up, use Flamethrower!"
Houndoom reacted quickly, it immediately raised its head and used Flamethrower at Grookey in the sky.
Whoosh!
The flames burned through Grookey's Magical Leaf!
Grookey's fighting spirit was strong, but the difference in their levels was too great.
This attack directly rendered Grookey unable to battle and it fell from the sky.
Natsume quickly stepped forward and caught the falling Grookey.
"You're amazing, Grookey."
On Natsume's hand, the energy of the Ever Grande power began to heal Grookey's body.
Soon, Grookey recovered.
"Cha-nay."
Grookey, held in Natsume's arms, slightly raised its head to look at the man in front of it.
Grookey looked at Natsume and wondered if it had been recognized.
Natsume took out a Poké Ball and said: "Grookey, let's work hard together in the future."
The Poké Ball gently touched Grookey's body.
Ding~
Grookey was officially captured.
"Roll-roll, roll-roll!"
The two Plusle and Minun, watching this scene, suddenly realized something.
They also haven't been inside Natsume's Poké Ball yet.
"Roll-roll."
The two Plusle and Minun pulled on Natsume's pants, their watery eyes looking at Natsume.
"Yes, yes~"
"You have them too."
Natsume smiled and took out a Poké Ball and put them inside as well.
Zhao Fan watched from the side, surprised: "I thought this Grookey had already been captured by you."
Natsume let Grookey and Plusle and Minun out again: "Grookey helped me collect the Wynaut once."
"So, I let it stay on the farm to help out."
"Maybe it was inspired by seeing Houndoom's fight, so it aroused the kid's competitive spirit."
After listening to Natsume's explanation, Zhao Fan thought for a while and suddenly realized: "I understand."
"Grookey and Plusle and Minun, they were like interns before, and now they are officially signing contracts, right?"
Natsume smiled: "It's something like that."
Natsume said as he rubbed the ears of the two Plusle and Minun: "You are all official employees now."
"In the future, let's all work together to make the farm better."
"Roll-roll~"
Plusle and Minun looked very happy.
While they didn't quite understand what official employees and interns were, they understood that their relationship with Natsume and the farm had definitely become stronger and deeper.
Zhao Fan looked at the time and said to Natsume: "It's getting dark, I'll leave first."
"If I have the chance, I will come and visit again."
Natsume said: "You're always welcome."
"Follow this road, you'll see the village."
"The last bus is at six, there's still some time."
Zhao Fan thanked him again: "Okay, I got it."
"Goodbye."
After watching Zhao Fan leave, Natsume took out his phone and opened Farm Story.
【Battle Task: Complete a fantastic Pokémon battle. (Completed)】
【New Task: Three Consecutive Wins (1/3)】
【Task Reward: Draw a set of Mega Stones based on your current Pokémon.】
After reading the new task, Natsume began to claim the task reward.
Gem Draw.
Natsume clicked on Draw.
【Hint: You have obtained the Fire Stone.】
"Fire Stone, perfect for Houndoom."
Natsume took out the Fire Stone and then threw it to Houndoom.
"Awoo~"
Houndoom opened its mouth and bit it.
Whoosh!
Blazing flames instantly enveloped Houndoom's body.
"Awoo~"
Houndoom let out a happy howl, then happily ran around.
【Hint: Houndoom's level has risen to 30】
"Okay."
Natsume stretched, then patted the Bagon that ran up to him: "Let's go."
"Let's go swimming in the river."
"Bagon~"
The Excavalier pointed to the farmland.
Natsume looked at Excavalier and smiled: "Don't roll."
"Let's play with everyone for a while."
Natsume squatted down and put his hand on Excavalier's body: "We're not a sweatshop that exploits Pokémon labor here."
"Awoo~"
Houndoom excitedly ran over and knocked Excavalier into the air.
"Exca!"
Excavalier stood up and pounced on Houndoom angrily.
...
When Zhao Fan got home by car, it was already dark.
He has a habit of recording his life online.
Although he has less than 100 followers.
He posted a picture of himself arriving home.
Caption: Today I was beaten up by a Fighting-type Farfetch'd.
But luckily, I met a farmer.
His Pokémon helped heal my Croagunk and Luxray.
Also, the farmer is a very handsome guy, very strong.
His Houndoom defeated my two Pokémon in a row.
Sadly, I didn't get to fight his Bagon.
Still need to improve!
Towards the challenge for the fourth gym badge!
Soon, a netizen left a comment under his post.
Bulbasaur Without Worries: Tell me more about how handsome the farmer is?
Zhao Fan: My phone is broken, I didn't take any photos.
Attack on the Kingdra: You already have three badges, and you got beaten two in a row? Your badges are fake, right?
Zhao Fan: Because he's really strong.
Attack on the Kingdra: Come on, I've also challenged the gym, getting three gym badges, even if it's at the city level, it's not that easy, right?
Zhao Fan: You can try it. His farm is called Peach Blossom Spring, and it's near Incen Village.
Attack on the Kingdra: I just searched on the map, but I couldn't find this place.
Zhao Fan: Maybe it's not registered on the map. If you really go, you can ask the villagers in the nearby villages.
Attack on the Kingdra: Okay, I'm going to see if this farmer you mentioned is really so strong, or if your badges are watery!
Trainers hate it when people question if their badges are watery.
Zhao Fan angrily replied: If you don't go, I'll look down on you!