Mind Master of the Elf World

Chapter 684 Jing He Who Never Drops the Buzz (Part 2, please vote!)
"Left, left, oh right, right, right~"

On a small island far from Kanaz City, under the blazing midday sun, a lush, towering tree stands out somewhat incongruously on the otherwise empty island.

Under the tree, on a chair, Jing He leaned back with her eyes half-closed. The vine snake on the back of the chair behind her looked indignant, but still obediently used its vine whip to gently scratch her back as she wished.

This so-called "precision training" is truly...
Jing He opened her eyes a crack and glanced at the little guy behind her with a stern face. Her smile was tinged with a hint of mockery.

He glanced at the shade of the trees above and a satisfied look appeared on his face.

He "packaged" this tree from the vast forests of the Hoenn region.

It was the middle of summer, after all.

Even at sea, the sweltering heat can be quite uncomfortable; having a large tree to block out the sun would certainly make things much better.

"Everyone, let's take a break."

Jinghe immediately greeted him.

On the table in front of him was a large pile of sliced, chilled watermelons, green-skinned, red-fleshed, and black-seeded, emitting a light mist—truly a summer-cooling wonder.

Upon hearing this, the Pokémon quickly arrived under the shade of the tree. Seeing the cut watermelon, they didn't hesitate and immediately started eating it.

Not only Jinghe's Pokémon, but also the Dugtrio and Goat that were "borrowed" were the same.

The three ground squirrels and the mountain goat were truly "great contributors," clearing a plot of land for planting in just a few days, just as Jinghe had instructed.

Looking at the square fields in front of her, arranged like a grid, Jinghe couldn't help but smile.

Well, it does resemble the field of a "farm".

I just don't know how long it will take to "harvest" the crops after planting them?
A real-life version of "Stardew Valley"—it's actually kind of interesting to think about, and it makes me feel a little chuunibyou (a Japanese term for someone with delusions of grandeur).

It's just a bit deserted.

Although it's fine when their own Pokémon are around, the island isn't very big, but it's not small either. With just a few or a dozen Pokémon, it still feels a bit deserted.

It was only because their own Pokémon were being too disruptive that things calmed down.

However, if he leaves on business, there will only be two Dugtrios and two Goats left on the island, plus some Water-type Pokémon that come to "cause trouble" from the sea, which is still not enough.

"Once we can grow vegetables and fruits and be self-sufficient, I will definitely raise more Pokémon."

Unlike Gengar, which requires too much resources, effort, and cost to raise, this method is different.

Even if this island were planted with trees and fruits, it's hard to say if it would be enough for them to go on a rampage.

It's simply raised in a "semi-free-range" manner.

There is a difference between raising and nurturing.

For example, the Salt King, who is already preparing to move to the island.

Now the Salt King has found a corner on the island to hide in. He doesn't usually show up, but quietly soaks an area with salt, as if he wants to "rely on his own efforts" and create an ecological zone for himself.

Jinghe had already discussed Salt King's condition with Gengar, and the conclusion they reached was that he was "lonely".

We need to find it a wife.

By the time.
You might just dig up a nest of tiny salt stones while digging in the soil.

It's interesting to think about.

and.

Before a true medical Pokémon appears, the salt deposits of the Salt King and the grassy areas of the Goat can serve as temporary medical facilities on the island to ensure logistical support.

However, while digging up a nest of small salt stones is interesting, it is not Jinghe's ultimate "pursuit".

He longs for creatures like the adorable Eevee, the lively and cute Pichu, the warm and cozy Vulpix, the pink and tender Skitty, and the fluffy Chipmunk.

But that's all too early.

"The task is arduous and the road ahead is long," Jing He couldn't help but sigh.

"Gengar."

As he spoke, he looked at the chubby Gui Gui.

"Genga?"

Gengar raised its head from the half-eaten watermelon, half its face covered in watermelon juice and seeds, glowing red, and with its appearance, it was truly...
Jing He couldn't help but find it a little funny:

"Who eats watermelon like that?"

"Genga~!"

Gengar immediately raised its hand and pointed to Tyranitar sitting on the ground, patting its back.

"Banji?"

Bangilas thought it was being called, so it lifted its head from the half-eaten watermelon and stood up.

Its face was even more exaggerated than Gengar's, with watermelon seeds stuck to its dark green forehead. It didn't look like a "desert tyrant" at all.

What's even funnier is the paw print left on the ground after it stood up, which made Jinghe facepalm.

You've misled me, Kexi!

"Banji?"

Are you calling me?

Bangilas, puzzled, asked again.

"It's alright, it's alright, I didn't call you." Jinghe waved her hand, gesturing for it to sit down and continue eating, then turned to Gengar and said:
"Take the things out and install them. From now on, we'll be farming this kind of land."

"Genga~"

Gengar immediately realized what was happening, opened its mouth wide, and pulled a wooden stake out of its mouth.

On the wooden stake, there is a lifelike cauliflower crown king carved with a touch of majesty, a touch of benevolence, and a touch of melancholy.

Now Jinghe can be completely certain.

This wooden stake has definitely established some kind of connection with the Crowned King, who is far away in the Crown Snowfield, that he does not understand.

Otherwise, the original Crested King wood carving, which was not even very realistic, would not have become the vivid creature it is today.

But it's not important.

Importantly, this wooden stake comes with a built-in "production increase" buff.

"I just don't know if it can cover the entire island. Should we carve a few more?"

With these questions in mind, Jinghe had Gengar plant the stakes in the center of the already cultivated farmland, ready to be planted and put to use.

"Let's talk."

As Jinghe watched Gengar press down the wooden stake, another idea popped into her head.

"Could the cauliflower-shaped wood carving work on the Tree of Origin?"

He still has quite a few branches of the Tree of Origin, which he has already tried to plant but failed. However, if he were to combine them with the power of the cauliflower head...
Knock knock knock——

After finishing their watermelon, the little ones started a "seed machine gun" imitation contest.

Each Pokémon unleashed its unique "special techniques" against the others, creating a truly exhilarating battle.

After playing for a while, Jinghe clapped her hands and gathered the little ones together again.

"Today's task is simple."

Jinghe, sitting in the chair, began to assign tasks.

Of course, it wasn't a training mission; he had already assigned those in the morning. It was a mission to reclaim the island.

"Gengar, Ninetales, you two are in charge of modifying the area designated for you today, and try to plant Ice Radish and Black Radish today."

With such a large area, we should definitely plant more ice radishes and black radishes, right?
Unlike other fruits or spirit roots, which can be bought even if you don't grow them yourself, Ice Radish and Black Radish are unique in the entire Pokémon world.

Moreover, the flavors of ice radishes and black radishes are exceptionally delicious; they are top-notch delicacies no matter how they are cooked.

It's a pity that too few were planted before. Gengar and a few other little foodies were always thinking about them, so Jinghe never saw many fully mature plants.

We must have more this time.

"哓GA!"

Gengar immediately stood at attention, lifted its feet, raised its hands in salute, and bounced its round belly back and forth, showing no seriousness or earnestness, just pure amusement.

"Ow~"

Ice Nine-Tailed Fox's tail bobbed, and it nodded slightly, indicating that there was no problem.

In the past, planting ice radishes and black radishes required the use of "non-melting ice" and "cloth from the spirit world".

With Gengar and Ninetales' current strength, they no longer need these things.

After settling Gengar and Ninetales, Jinghe looked at the other little guys.

"As for everyone, today's task is to dig a pond in the center of this island."

pond?

The little ones looked at each other in bewilderment.

"Although we are on the sea and there is water everywhere, seawater cannot be used as drinking water for Pokémon, let alone for irrigation. Ponds are still very necessary."

There is a significant difference between seawater and freshwater.

If there are more Pokémon on the island in the future, there will have to be a place where the water can be drunk directly.

In addition, Jinghe also plans to raise some water-type Pokémon and some freshwater fish.

He refused to believe it. He filled his pond with fish but didn't put in a single carp. How could he possibly catch a carp?
As for raising a few water-type Pokémon, such as Quagsire, Woop, or Poliwag, you won't have to do the watering yourself in the future; you can just use a water gun.

hum!

Don't underestimate the persistence of a "fisherman".

"This matter, Tyranitar, uh, Dragonite, lead the way, go."

He waved his hand.

Normally, Tyranitar would be the main force in digging the pond, but considering his old man's personality, well, it's better to let Dragonite take charge.

"Waaah~(ˊˋ)"

As soon as he finished speaking, Dragonite transformed into a streak of white light and shot straight out.

The other Pokémon happily followed suit.

Digging a pond (×)

Playing in the mud (√)
Jinghe smiled and shook his head, then called over the vine snake.

"Sini?"

Just as Tengteng Snake was about to help dig the pond, Jinghe stopped her.

"Let's go fishing!"

Jing He smiled mysteriously.

fishing?

The vine snake immediately looked him up and down.

The Snivy of today is no longer the one that was just captured; it is already familiar with its trainer's fishing skills.

Besides the King Carp, what else can you catch?

Jing He's expression darkened instantly when she was stared at by the vine snake.

"What's with that look? I'm not fishing alone today, you're fishing with me too."

"Sini?"

With doubts.

The person and their Pokémon arrived at the edge of the island, on a flat rock.

This is a "fishing platform" that Jinghe specially commissioned Benjilas to build.

He put down the chair, skillfully took out the fishing hook, fishing rod, and bait, and then swung it dry in a very standard posture. The fishing hook, along with the bait and float, drew a beautiful arc in the air.

Snivy looked at the standard, beautiful pose and curled its lip.

However, he still used the vine whip to roll up a large leaf and used it as a sunshade to shield Jinghe's head.

Seeing this, Jinghe immediately smiled and patted its head.

"good."

The vine snake immediately bared its teeth, its face turning fierce.

"Hisni! (▼Dan▼)"

Don't think that I'll be happy just because you call me "well-behaved"!
Jing He had a general understanding of the Snivy's temperament and said:

"Alright, you can go fishing now."

"Sini?"

Are you really fishing?
It thought Jinghe was joking, just to find a "laborer" to hold the umbrella for him.

Jing He took out several ordinary energy cubes and said:
"Dugtrio said that last night, a Pokémon came to steal food from the sea, but it was too dark and it was hiding underground, so it couldn't see it clearly."

Ok?
Upon hearing this, the Snivy immediately straightened up.

Pokémon from the ocean have actually come here to steal our food?
make trouble?

It's a bit much to ask Dugtrio, which is only responsible for clearing land, to face Water-type Pokémon in the ocean.

The goat mount is indeed a grass-type, but the ones that Master Fu borrowed were all farm-type goats, not good at fighting.

That's why the snails came to fish.

This is fishing in two different senses.

There may be more battles to come.

So the Snivy immediately became interested.

The vine whip curled up an energy cube and slowly extended it into the sea.

The ocean is much larger than the land, and there are countless Pokémon in the ocean, including many powerful and aggressive wild Pokémon.

The island where Jinghe and his friends are currently located is far enough from Kanaz City that it can no longer be considered near the sea, so there are naturally many wild Pokémon in the vicinity.

only.

Because this island was formed by Groudon's molten lava, it retains Groudon's aura, so for a long time, few wild Pokémon in the ocean dared to approach it.

But as the incident gradually subsided, Groudon's lingering presence slowly dissipated, and some wild Pokémon from the sea gradually returned and approached.

after all.

Just as the island suddenly became rich in mineral resources after being reclaimed, the part of the island in the sea was also rich in resources, with a large number of marine organisms and seaweed attached to it.

Yesterday, wild Pokémon from the ocean appeared on the island for the first time to steal food. As the first batch of "experimenters," their strength must be considerable, otherwise they wouldn't have dared to do so.

About half an hour later.

I'm convinced.

With a bitter face, Jinghe threw the ninth carp back into the sea, tilted his head back at a 45-degree angle, and looked up at the sky with a kind of "tragic" feeling, as if saying, "Why was Jinghe born if he was born carp?"

"Shinni!"

suddenly.

The vine snake sitting on the small stool next to him jumped up with a start, letting out a cry as its vine whip quickly retracted.

Ok?
Jinghe, who was feeling a bit sleepy, perked up a bit.

Taken the bait?
On the previously calm sea, a small whirlpool suddenly appeared. The vine whip of the Sniper quickly retracted, and the whirlpool gradually grew larger.

As soon as the vine whip left the water's surface, a dark red Pokémon with a five-pointed star on its head chased after it, brandishing its pincers.

"Shinni!"

The vine snake released its grip on the leaf and lashed out at the creature.

boom! !

The creature, which had just left the sea, was immediately whipped onto the island by a vine whip, accompanied by a loud "bang".

But it landed steadily.

It had a fierce look on its face, its huge pincers clicked, and bubbles were coming out of its mouth.

Iron claw lobster!

As a notoriously aggressive creature in the ocean, the Iron Claw Lobster is not as brainless as the Gyarados, but it is also widely acknowledged that it is difficult to breed.

Is this the guy who came to steal the energy cube in the middle of the night?
Or is it just a coincidence that we met today?
However, Jing He showed some disappointment.

A lobster with iron claws.
He had expected something like Gyarados, Sharpedo, or Tentacruel. After all...

Gyarados produces scales, Sharpedo produces sharp teeth, and Tentacruel produces poison stings.
These can all be considered Pokémon with "byproducts" to some extent.

Although the output is extremely small, sometimes not even a few in a year, it still exists nonetheless.

What about iron-clawed lobsters?
It is said that their claws will fall off every once in a while, and during this period, the iron-clawed lobster and its minions will be in a weak state, and they will hide away.

Some people have tried to make food from the naturally detached claws of the iron-clawed lobster, but the result was that it was too muddy and even had a smell of stinky mud, making it really hard to eat.

Hey!
With a crackling sound, the lobster, lured up, attacked Jing He and the vine snake without hesitation.

Black light surged and swirled around the giant pincers.

It was a direct sneak attack on vital points!

The vine snake remained completely calm. It swiftly lashed out its vine whip, but instead of attacking, it pressed it against the ground. Then, its body sprang up, dodging the attack.

"Flying Leaf Storm," Jing He said calmly.

"Shinni!"

Even after being launched into the air, the vine snake was still able to control its body nimbly.

The fan-like tail suddenly curled and whipped, creating a swirling gust of wind, while numerous blades, carried by the wind, rushed towards the iron claw lobster.

As expected, the leaf storm, a combination of tornado and lobster, struck the iron claw lobster.

boom! !

The vine snake landed lightly and steadily in the air, carrying the iron-clawed lobster on its back, and its two vine whips quickly retracted.

“Sss~(|▼_▼)”

boom--

As the vine whip completely retracted, the iron-clawed lobster collapsed to the ground, its eyes gleaming.

Lost the ability to fight!

Seconds!

It's not surprising that a wild Pokémon was instantly defeated by Snivy.

However, the Snivy really did combine a tornado and a leaf storm, and it displayed considerable power, which was quite surprising.

"continue."

Jinghe sat down with his fishing rod in hand and said.

"Hiss~"

The snail nodded and continued fishing.

It's just a crayfish.

However, after Crawdum was caught, Snivy started catching more and more wild Pokémon from the ocean.

Gyarados, Sharpedo, Octopus Barrel, Needlefish
There are many varieties.

However, most of them cannot withstand the Snivy's Leaf Storm attack.

Especially after Snivy used Leaf Storm several times, its Special Attack was fully maxed out due to the Contrarian ability.

Even a Gyarados, a Pokémon of considerable level and Water/Flying type, was instantly defeated by Snivy's Leaf Storm.

and.

Jinghe clearly noticed.

As Snivy uses the combination of Leaf Storm and Tornado to fight its opponents, its proficiency and mastery of the moves become increasingly advanced.

That's why they say practice is the sole criterion for testing truth.

Sometimes, combat can quickly resolve some of the doubts that training brings, or find some shortcomings that training cannot discover.

"If this were in a game, he would probably have leveled up at least one or two levels by now, right?"

Jinghe looked at the water-type Pokémon in the sea with their bruised and swollen faces, all looking so docile, and couldn't help but chuckle.

To ensure the complete safety of the waters surrounding the island and prevent wild Pokémon from causing trouble, the best way is to form the island's own "guardian team".

These defeated, ferocious wild Pokémon are undoubtedly a very good choice.

of course.

If these Pokémon from the ocean wanted to leave, they would disappear into the vast ocean, and Jinghe would not be able to find them.

However, some will always remain, drawn by the allure of the energy cubes.

Just like when the Plasma Team protected the "P2 Lab".

Raise a group of ferocious water-type Pokémon in the water.

and.

It's not just about protecting the island.

Before the pond in the center of the island is dug and before any Water-type Pokémon are raised, these creatures can still serve as "labor" for irrigating the farmland.

And so, the iron claw lobster, which was the first to be "subdued" by the snipe, has now been "honored" as the captain of the "guard team".

The other Pokémon were all very well-behaved.

As for how many will be left if we come back tomorrow, that's hard to say.

I wonder if any of these guys are the one that came to the island to steal food yesterday.

But it doesn’t matter.

Jinghe, having caught over twenty Magikarp, was already losing interest. He took Snivy to check on the progress of digging the pond and to see how Gengar and Ninetales were planting their carrots.

It's alright if you don't look, but once you do...
Jing He stood frozen in place, while the vine snake beside her covered its forehead, turned away, looking as if it couldn't bear to look at him.

See you soon.

Dragonite, Greatsmith, Tyranitar, Ursa, Rotom, and so on—every single one of them was covered in mud, standing like clay sculptures in a large pool, striking a series of hilarious poses.

As for the Azure Flame Blade Demon, it had already transformed into a Crimson Lotus Armored Knight, setting up a fire to dry the mud off these guys.

They call it making molds.

They seem to be preparing to erect a sculpture of themselves on the island, supposedly to serve a similar purpose to a "scarecrow".

Jinghe's cheek twitched.

"Forget it."

He seemed rather disheartened.

Just when the little ones thought Jing He was angry, he looked up to the sky and sighed:

"There's not even a sculpture of me! The world is going to the dogs, people's hearts are no longer what they used to be!"

Upon hearing this, the little creatures were taken aback at first, but then their eyes darted around in the clay sculpture, revealing a mischievous smile.

next second.

"Stop! Stop! My clothes are expensive! Pfft pfft pfft—Who? Who's stuffing mud into my mouth?!"

slam-la-

The sea surged, and Jinghe and his Pokémon washed away the mud from their bodies in the ocean.

He looked "resentful" and muttered, "Luckily, I had to do farm work today and didn't wear the outfit Cynthia gave me, otherwise..."

"Shinni! Shinni! (#｀皿)"

The vine snake stood on the shoulder of the martial arts bear master, vigorously rubbing the mud off its body with its vine whip, looking fierce.

If you're going to use mud to cover Jinghe, then fine, but why are you messing it up too?

But don't say it.

Covered in nutrient-rich soil, the vine snake looked even more translucent after being washed.

As Giovanni explained in "The Secrets of the Earth," Grass-type Pokémon are actually intricately connected with Ground and Water-type Pokémon.

The little ones nearby were laughing and joking non-stop.

That's why Jinghe is so beloved by them; she never spoils the fun and sometimes even joins in their antics.

I wish we could keep playing like this forever.

Where is Bangilas?

Jinghe suddenly realized that a little guy was missing.

Gollum—

  A bubble suddenly rose from the sea surface.

Gulu gulu gulu——

Then there was a large mass of bubbles.

Jinghe hurriedly peered into the sea and saw...
Bangilas was sinking towards the seabed, clutching his throat, his face turning red.

Jing He: "."

"Quick! Bangiras, down here!"

Upon hearing this, the martial arts master and Dragonite immediately dove downwards, gurgling as they went—

On the island's beach, Jinghe and the little ones lay sprawled on the sand, and the water on their bodies was quickly dried by the scorching sun.

"Banji."

Bangilas seemed to be hungry, sitting carefree on the beach and starting to flaunt its diamonds, as if it wasn't the one that almost sank into the sea earlier. It was carefree and had no worries.

"It's still too hot."

Jinghe simply headed towards the farmland to check on how the Gengar and Ninetales were doing.

Fortunately.

Nothing "accident" happened here.

Ninetales and Gengar have completed the task assigned by Jinghe, and large areas of Ice Radish and Black Radish have been planted.

I reckon we'll be able to harvest a large batch of radishes again soon.

Ice Nine-Tail is still doing the final touches, tidying up the entire "ice field" neatly, making it look like a painting when viewed from above.

It forms a stark contrast to the messy "Kuroda" of Gengar next to it.

No wonder they love ice sculptures.

As for Gengar...
Lying on the grass with its legs crossed, it held a tuft of unknown black hair in its hand, with a black carrot tied to the end, hanging from Gengar's mouth. It swung it around and gnawed on it, quite amusing itself.

"哓GA!"

Upon spotting Jinghe, Gengar quickly sat up, hid the black carrot behind his back, and grinned slyly.

This is its "stored food".

Jing He said irritably:

"Stop hiding it."

How could he not know his own ghost's habits?
Jinghe even suspected that one day, when his wallet was completely empty, he could confiscate Gengar's belongings and instantly fill his wallet again, making him rich once more.

As the saying goes, the "three-part fiscal strategy" involves first making the common people suffer, then cracking down on businessmen, and finally cracking down on corrupt officials.

Isn't Gui Gui the biggest "corrupt official"?
"Genga?"

Gengar immediately shrank back, feeling a chill run down its spine as it looked at Jinghe.

Is another treacherous subject plotting to harm me?
He took the black mane from Gengar and ate the half-eaten black carrot.

"This thing."

Looking at the black mane, Jinghe recalled that it seemed to be something she had obtained when dealing with the Ghost Pirate Pokémon Hunter gang.

At the time, I suspected it was "black mane," but I gradually forgot about it. Now it seems that it really might have been "black mane."

As a Ghost-type Pokémon, Gengar's tinkering with this thing definitely means it has the Ghost attribute, so it's highly likely.

"Isn't it a 'tethering rope' made by combining 'black radish'?"

Jinghe doesn't remember everything very clearly, but this particular point is somewhat vague.

"It seems to be related to 'Radiant Petals'?"

correct!

Radiant petals!

Something only the Queen of the Crown could create.

Jinghe looked at the "black mane" in her hand, then at Gengar, who had a "well-behaved" look on its face.

Suddenly, an image popped into my mind.

Gengar, holding the reins, rode a majestic and powerful Spectral Horse. The powerful combination of the two Ghost types allowed it to face the legendary Pokémon head-on and then throw its Starshatter spear.

There's no need for Mega Evolution or excessive crystallization enhancements.

Wow, I have to say, he's actually quite handsome. I'm starting to have high expectations for him.
"Genga."

Gengar had no idea what Jinghe was thinking; it just stared longingly at its half-eaten black carrot.

The stock is running low. Before this new batch of black radishes even matures, it's been eating them one by one, and there aren't many left.
"interesting."

Jinghe muttered to herself as she stuffed the radish into her mouth.

click-

His eyes brightened slightly.

Not to mention, it tastes really good.

Crisp, refreshing, and with a unique sweetness.

No wonder Ghost Horse and Gengar both love to eat it.

Gengar: (艸)
My radish!

Night falls.

After dinner.

The little ones sat around the TV watching, while Jinghe nestled on the sofa, holding a book.

This is a book I got from Uncle Fu, a summary of his experience with farm crops, Pokémon breeding, and so on – "Uncle Fu's Complete Guide to Farming".

I spend my days reading books about Pokémon training and my nights reading books about farms and ranches, keeping me busy from beginning to end.

The sweltering heat didn't seem to affect Jinghe and his group much.

As long as the Ice Nine-Tailed Fox releases a little bit of cold air and the Azure Flame Blade Demon reduces its charcoal fire aura, the whole room will become exceptionally cool and energy-efficient.

wrong.

Since Regie Elech arrived, from powering stealth aircraft to small household appliances like shavers, they have never used a single ounce of mains electricity!
Jinghe looked at Reggie Elegy, whose traffic lights were flashing beside him.

Saying.

I promised to take Regie Elech home.
Crown Snowfield!

Having made a promise, Jing He naturally had to keep it, and fell into deep thought.

Originally, he planned to go to the Alola region before challenging the "Champion Road" to get his hands on the "Fairy Stone Tablet" and ensure that Ninetales and Greatsmith's strength would be further improved.

Now it seems that going to the Crown Snowfield can be added to the itinerary.

After all, the city of Kanaz is unbearably hot in the summer, so going to the snowy wonderland to "escape the heat" is a good option.

just
The sunshine, beaches, and bikinis of the Alola region seem even more tempting.

"Let's finish dealing with these few things here first."

Jinghe decided to put aside such "complex" matters for the time being, put down her book, and stood up.

"Who wants some shaved ice?" he suddenly asked.

shhhhh--

A series of hands of different sizes were raised in unison.

Jing He smiled slightly.

Since it was a time to relax, he certainly wouldn't say he was going to do anything big while everyone was watching TV.

The kids are all watching TV, so I had to bring each of them a smoothie to make their viewing experience a little more pleasant.
Jing never disappoints!

(End of this chapter)