Elf: I Am a Farmer

Chapter 62 Fuyan Hot Spring

After having lunch at the Pokémon Center's cafeteria in Rustboro City, Chiba rode her Swellow, now back to its best condition, and set off for LavaCleaver Town. 💥🎯 6➈şℍ𝓾ⓧ.ᑕᵒм 👣🍓

Today, the giant swallow is in particularly good condition and is able to glide steadily by using the air currents at high altitudes.

This is similar to Naki's Altaria; even though its wings aren't flapping, its flight speed isn't slow.

This is the benefit of leveraging external forces. However, Chiba Kaede knows that this is only the first step. Next, the Great Swallow needs to rely on the airflow that it can generate anytime and anywhere to propel itself forward, and this is the tailwind skill.

"Great Swallow, you can now try to generate airflow that is advantageous to yourself, and let the airflow you generate propel you to fly. I believe you can do it."

Chiba Kaede shared her ideas on how to learn the Tailwind skill with Da Wang Yan, but Da Wang Yan had to figure out the specifics herself.

The initial attempts were not smooth, as the airflow generated by the giant swallow itself would conflict with the airflow in the upper atmosphere.

This will cause turbulence, and flying through the turbulence while protecting Chiba Maple will require the Great Swallow to expend more energy.

If Naki knew that Chiba Kaede had made the Great Swallow practice its tailwind skills high in the sky, she would be absolutely astonished.

When she taught her Pokémon the Tailwind move, she could only practice it at low altitudes, not far from the ground.

Because the higher the altitude, the stronger and more disordered the airflow becomes, and being able to fly by utilizing these disordered airflows is already quite remarkable.

As for practicing with the wind at this altitude, she only tried a few times before giving up, as it was not at all at the same level of difficulty.

However, Chiba Kaede and Swellow were thoroughly enjoying themselves. On the journey to Fumai Town, Swellow tried again and again, while Chiba Kaede cheered it on. 👣🔥 🐍♡

What should have been a journey of less than three hours took four hours by the time Chiba Kaede landed.

The Great Swallow was already panting heavily. In the last half hour, it had no strength left to try again, otherwise it probably would have collapsed from exhaustion before even reaching Fuyan Town.

"Your Highness, you've worked hard. Come back and rest!"

After Chiba finished speaking, he put the Swellow back into its Poké Ball to rest.

Fuma Town is built at the foot of Chimney Mountain. Chiba Maple can see this volcano by looking up. Although it has not erupted for many years, the volcanic ash rising from it indicates that Chimney Mountain is still a dormant volcano.

Fubuki Town is not large in area or population, but its hot springs are very famous. It is said that after soaking in the hot springs, both humans and elves can be cured of diseases. Of course, the effects of the hot springs are probably exaggerated.

It's already November, and the weather is starting to cool down, making it a perfect time for hot springs. So, Chiba Kaede plans to go and experience it, and also let her Pokémon enjoy the effects of the hot springs.

Of course, Chiba Kaede didn't believe that the effects of the hot springs could be better than the effects of her own life energy; she simply wanted to experience the hot spring baths of this world.

"Hello, Miss Joey, I'd like to check in!"

Following the directions on her phone's map, Chiba arrived at the Pokémon Center in Lava Town. Lava Hot Springs is located right behind the Pokémon Center, and you can enter directly through the back door.

"Phew, it's a bit hot, but soaking in it is still quite comfortable, don't you guys think?"

After checking in, Chiba Kaede went straight to Kama-en Onsen.

There are many hot spring pools of various sizes. Two of the larger pools are used as public baths for men and women, while the smaller pools are used as private baths.

Chiba Kaede chose a suitable-sized hot spring pool and booked it all, since he had quite a few Pokémon and it wouldn't be appropriate for him to squeeze into a public hot spring pool with other people.

Of course, not all Pokémon like soaking in hot springs. Sandslash, for example, absolutely cannot stand entering a hot spring. However, there is sand next to the hot spring pool, so you can take a sand bath.

The Sandslash is now completely buried in the sand. The sand here is quite warm, but judging from the Sandslash's appearance, it seems to be enjoying itself.

Chiba Kaede also placed the Torchic's Pokémon egg on the sand, as the temperature of the sand here is said to be perfect for hatching Pokémon eggs.

The two shuttlecocks dared not enter the water or the sand, but only chased each other in the air.

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The funniest one was the mixed-color Mare. After it jumped into the hot spring, its thick wool absorbed a lot of water, causing it to gain a lot of weight, looking like a ball of water-soaked cotton.

Mosquito Coil was the most unruly one. After entering the hot spring, it kept swimming around, pulling on this one and tugging at that one, making the other Pokémon want to beat it up.

The ones who seemed normal were Chiba Kaede, and the two giant swallows and Heracross standing on either side of him; they were the ones genuinely enjoying the hot springs.

As for wrist strength, it didn't rest even in the hot spring. It used one arm to paddle, swimming from one end of the hot spring to the other, continuously and without stopping.

Sometimes Chiba Kaede really admires this guy; it seems that cultivation is the only joy in his life.

If it can maintain this state, Chiba Kaede wouldn't be surprised if its strength surpasses that of the Great Swallow in the future.

Although Da Wang Yan usually trains very hard, he is still a level below this guy who treats cultivation as a pleasure.

Thinking of this, Chiba Kaede patted the Great Swallow beside her, her eyes conveying a sense that her good days were about to end.

The Great Swallow shuddered under his gaze, realizing that its trainer was up to some crazy idea and trying to mess with it. It had now come to the conclusion that Chiba Kaede was a sly old fox.

But the Great Swallow is no longer the simple, proud swallow it once was; it can be easily fooled by this old man in front of it!

"You little rascal, Xiao Feng! You came all the way to Fuyan Town and didn't even come looking for me first, but instead ran off to soak in the hot springs!"

Aysa barged in nonchalantly and began to complain to Chiba Kaede.

"Um, Aysa, this is the men's bath, right? What are you doing here!"

Chiba Kaede was startled by Aysa's sudden intrusion. After realizing what was happening, she immediately asked what was wrong.

"Hehe, this is a privately owned bathhouse, there's no distinction between men and women!"

Aysa walked up to Chiba Kaede in a very casual manner and said.

"Okay, so how did you know I was here?"

Chiba Kaede was wearing swim trunks, so she wasn't worried about flashing anyone; she was just surprised that Aya had found her way here.

"Didn't you tell me you were coming today? Where else can you stay in Lavatree Town besides the Pokémon Center? So I asked Nurse Joy to keep an eye out for me."

Upon hearing Aya's explanation, Chiba Kaede immediately understood.

"How come your giant swallow has grown so big?"

Yasha looked at the much taller Wang Yan and asked.

"This guy has been eating a lot lately, so he's developing faster!"

Chiba Kaede said in a serious tone, "That's nonsense."

"Guess whether I believe it or not!"

Asha said in a tone that suggested she was lying.

"By the way, is the gym challenge tomorrow all set?"

Chiba Kaede didn't want to discuss this topic further and asked directly.

"Of course, no problem. But I didn't expect you to bring so many Pokémon. How about we have a 6v6 Pokémon battle?"

After looking at Chiba Maple's many Pokémon, Aysa suddenly spoke.

"Then it's settled. I haven't had a 6v6 Pokémon battle yet!"

Chiba Kaede was very interested in Aya's suggestion and immediately agreed to it.

"In that case, I still need to bring back the elf I left to train on Chimney Mountain. You continue soaking in your hot spring; I'm leaving now. See you tomorrow!"

After Aya finished speaking, she rushed out again without waiting for Chiba Kaede's response.

"That guy, he's always doing things on a whim!"

Chiba Kaede shook his head helplessly and muttered to himself.

However, he is now looking forward to tomorrow's battle. After all, Aysa is the Gym Leader, and her Pokémon lineup is not to be underestimated.

"You all heard that. You need to behave well tomorrow, understand?"

Chiba Kaede addressed the group of spirits playing by themselves around her.

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(End of this chapter)