My Pokémon Story of Seasons

Chapter 284 High-end Customization

Jessica rode in like a white whirlwind on her magnificent Galar steed, her long golden hair shimmering in the sunlight.

"Little Tong! We've come to support you!"

Jessica swiftly pulled on the reins, and the fiery horse reared up, letting out a loud neigh and kicking up a bit of dust.

She gracefully dismounted, patted her beloved horse's neck, and the fiery steed obediently trotted to rest under the shade of a nearby tree.

"Grandpa! You're here too?"

Jessica greeted old Jack with a smile, but her gaze was immediately drawn to the brand-new mushroom-shaped house.

"Wow! This is the new store? It's even cuter than the picture on the flyer!"

She darted to the shop entrance in a few steps, peering inside curiously. Her eyes lit up when she saw Tibrim floating behind the counter and the potion bottles shimmering with various colors.

Almost simultaneously, another figure appeared at the entrance of the ranch.

Feng rode a bright orange bicycle slowly through the ranch gate, while the charming cat nestled in a basket directly in front of it, its posture equally lazy and captivating.

"Oh dear, it seems I'm a step too late."

He smiled and nodded to Tong Hua and Old Jack, his gaze sweeping over the brand-new potion shop, a hint of excitement flashing in his eyes as well.

These little houses, which seem to have stepped out of a fairy tale, are exactly what she likes!

Old Jack looked at his granddaughter arriving one after another, and then at Tong Hua, who was all smiles in the shop, and couldn't help but stroke his beard and smile.

"Alright, you young people chat, this old man won't join in."

He patted the heavy mud-covered horse on the neck. "Tong Hua, remember what I said, and do a good job!"

"Don't worry, village chief, take care!"

After seeing off Old Jack, Tong Hua turned to greet two friends who had come especially to support him.

Jessica couldn't wait to rush into the shop, shouting excitedly at the various potions displayed on the counter. Gua, on the other hand, leisurely strolled around outside, carefully examining every detail of the shop's design.

"This recovery medicine... isn't it the same kind I drank when I went to Alora before?"

Jessica picked up a bottle of pale blue potion and looked at it in the sunlight; tiny specks of light seemed to be moving inside.

Seeing another customer arrive, Tibrim immediately floated over and promoted, "Bree! Want to buy a bottle to try? We're having a 20% discount today for our grand opening, Brie!"

"It absolutely works! Our Tong Hua has personally experienced it many times, Bree!"

Upon hearing this, Tong Hua subconsciously touched the nose that had been kicked by the sweet and cold-faced empress earlier, and smiled helplessly: "The effect is indeed very good."

"What kind of medicine is this?"

Jessica's attention was then drawn to the other potions nearby, and she pulled Tong Hua aside to explain them to her one by one.

"These are plant growth promoters."

Tong Hua picked up a bottle of liquid that shimmered with the luster of mother-of-pearl. "Type 1 can accelerate plant growth, while Type 2 is even more effective and can make plants more resilient."

It's more effective than regular fertilizers, and this has already been proven.

"Wow! This is great! I'll take it back and try it out later!" Jessica said excitedly, then pointed to the dark red and ice blue potions next to her, "What about these two?"

"The red one is an endurance potion, and the blue one is a willpower potion. Both of these potions can make people last longer," Tong Hua explained.

"Long-lasting?" Jessica blinked, a sly smile spreading across her face. "What kind of long-lasting?"

"Well----"

Tong Hua was taken aback by her question, but quickly realized what she meant and explained, "Of course, it's about being able to endure both physically and mentally!"

"Ahem, anyway, they're all very effective medicines."

"Ugh, all these are such ordinary-sounding medicines." Jessica pouted, seemingly unsatisfied. "Aren't there any—something more special?"

"For example?" Tong Hua asked Jessica, crossing her arms over her chest.

Jessica braced herself on the counter, leaned forward, and said in a low voice, her eyes gleaming with a mischievous light.

"I want the kind of medicine that's best for me."

You see, don't bartenders in regular pubs usually make a special cocktail for each customer?

"So, little boy, could you also mix me a potion that's perfect for me?"

"Would you like to customize a potion just for each guest?"

Tong Hua stroked his chin, feigning deep thought. "That sounds interesting. So, what are your needs? Specific or general, it doesn't matter."

Tong Hua's words made Jessica's eyes light up. She tilted her head and thought for a moment, then gently tapped her chin with her finger.

"Hmm—then I want a medicine that can make wings grow!"

After drinking it, you can turn into a birdman and fly around in the sky!

Or I could turn the fiery horse into a unicorn, which would carry me to the sky!

"How about it? Little one, can you make this potion?"

Tong Hua was amused by Jessica's whimsical idea, and he nodded in agreement without hesitation.

"Hehe, no need for further explanation."

Fulfilling all the world's wildest dreams is the mission of our wondrous potions shop!

Seeing Jessica's expectant eyes, Tong Hua smiled slightly, turned around and walked towards the potion workbench at the back.

"Bree!"

Tibrim, who considered himself the shop manager, also joined in. This memorable first alchemy performance in front of the guests was one that Tong Hua was determined not to steal the spotlight from!

"Speaking of which, a potion that can make people grow wings? Even I don't know if such a formula exists, Brie—"

Tibrim floated beside Tong Hua, its tiny paws supporting its chin, its telepathic voice tinged with a rare hesitation.

Beneath the small, delicate brim of her hat, her brows furrowed slightly as she quickly searched the alchemical knowledge base within her memory palace.

Flight-ready medicine? Yes.

Featherfall Potion? Yes, we have that too.

However, the specific designation to give humans and Pokémon wings to fly—this peculiar effect—did indeed touch upon a blind spot in her knowledge.

Tibriam looked up at Tong Hua, who had made such a boastful claim.

At this moment, Tong Hua was naturally at a loss for words, but his expression showed no confusion whatsoever; instead, it shone with an excited, eager light. He reached out and took a clean beaker from the shelf, his movements fluid and confident.

"Listen carefully, Tibrim—" Tong Hua communicated with Tibrim in an internal voice, her voice gentle yet firm.

"Although you are my senior in many things, it seems that I should be your teacher when it comes to opening a shop and serving customers."

Whether it can be done or not is completely unimportant.

The important thing is to convince your customers that you are professional, even if you are only now starting to figure out how to do it.

Just like those restaurants with open kitchens, the chefs who bring the stove to the front of the table are more of a performer than a chef who makes delicious food.

As long as the performance content can attract the guests, it's considered a success.

Tong Hua imparted his experience to Tibrim while his hands never stopped moving.

"Bree————"

Tibrim watched silently from the side, wondering what Tong Hua was up to.

"Isn't exploring the unknown also part of the alchemist's fun!"

In short, just like before, find some materials that seem to be related to the target and throw them all into the crucible!

Heat it up, stir it a bit more! And you're all done!

Anyway, we'll eventually achieve something! Even if we fail, there's no need to worry!

Upon hearing this, Tibrim gave a "I knew it" look and shook his head helplessly.

"I knew you were unreliable. You talked a lot, but in the end, you'll just have to take it one step at a time, Brie."

Don't think that you'll always have that kind of incredible luck, like making a panacea on the first try, like you did before, Brie!