Elf: I have a secret realm of emerald green.

Hey! You're so rude! We're trying to be nice to you, and you're being so mean! What, you want to fight?

...What's the use of just talking? It's boring. I want to see rivers of blood!

Xia Shen felt he deserved credit for how young Kexi knew so many inside jokes...

……

[Go ahead and fight, come on, do you think we're afraid?]

Wow, this shoddy cotton looks soft and cute, but it turns out it has a lot of nerve!

The situation was escalating and about to spiral out of control.

Xia Shen rode out slowly on his Moon Bear. "I have something to say, please listen carefully."

## QAQ

Juice order follow-up sales were not ideal...

Hey, I'm not trying to play the victim, I just wanted to ask you guys...

Don't you like the plot in this secret realm?

After all, judging from the follow-up subscriptions, it seems to be like this.

If so, I will try to finish this as quickly as possible!

Muah~

## Chapter 129 I am merely a porter of nature!

"I have something to say, please listen carefully."

At the lakeside, all the elves' attention was instantly drawn to Xia Shen, who was riding on the back of the Moon Bear.

Although they may not have the concept of showing off, this person's tone and actions inexplicably made the elves feel uncomfortable.

Then, they looked the strange combination up and down.

The strange-looking elf riding on it looked thin and frail.

The strange bear beneath it was strong and imposing.

But that's all. Is that all? And yet you still have the nerve to talk so arrogantly?

However, the leading Albirex called out respectfully, and the spirits on the Divine Tree's side then stopped their suspicious and scrutinizing gazes.

Seeing that this seemingly weak elf possessed considerable prestige, the elves of the Sphere Lake temporarily quieted down.

"Actually, we don't have any deep-seated hatred for each other. The reason we're arguing here today is simply because of the issue of survival resources. I do have a good solution that can meet the needs of all the elves."

Xia Shen's words were very cunning; the outbreak of this conflict was entirely the fault of the elves on the side of the Divine Tree.

But he quietly erased that point, placing both sides on the same level.

However, since he was in a position of authority, he had to fulfill his duties. He was now considered half a member of the Divine Tree faction, so he couldn't afford to be complacent.

Fortunately, the Pokémon from the Lake of Glory did not notice the first half of Xia Shen's cryptic remarks; their attention was drawn to the second half.

Meeting the needs of all spirits... If that were truly possible, who would want to cause conflict?

The wild elves in the secret realm are very simple and honest. As long as their physiological and safety needs are met, most elves are quite easygoing.

Of course, this excludes aggressive Pokémon like Gyarados, Mankey, and Zarude, which are naturally belligerent and prone to fighting.

…………

Under the watchful eyes of everyone, Xia Shen spoke up: "If I can bring you enough fruit trees, can this conflict be resolved?"

Upon hearing this, the once quiet shores of the Globe Lake suddenly erupted into a cacophony of noise.

Not only the elves on the shore of the Sphere Lake, but even the Tanabata birds looked at Xia Shen with disbelief.

What are tree fruits?

It is the primary food source for all elves, satisfying hunger, replenishing energy, and long-term consumption can even increase their strength.

If what this spirit says is true, then this could indeed completely resolve the seemingly irreconcilable conflict between the two spirits.

As for how Xia Shen conjured up so many fruit trees... well, he was simply acting as nature's porter.

The Arceus phone theoretically provides an infinite amount of space, including the Obsidian Plains, the foothills of Mount Celestial Crown, and the coast of the Azure Coast...

It's incredibly simple to gather some fruit trees in the entire Emerald Realm to support a mere two or three hundred elves.

"Furthermore, when we leave the shores of the Globe Lake and return to the Sacred Tree, these fruit trees can be left to you as a [legacy], which can be considered as payment for our stay here during this time."

Xia Shen's words completely shattered the psychological defenses of the Lake Spirits, who had long been interested.

The leader, Umbreon, even made a direct promise: "[If you can provide fifty berries, I will allow you to stay here.]"

Xia Shen breathed a slight sigh of relief. Everything is difficult at the beginning, but at least the first step has been taken.

However... the next step is also crucial—how to trick these Pokémon into their Poké Balls.

……

"Of course, I can't do this by myself; I need the help of several elves."

[Which Pokémon, and how to assist?] Umbreon didn't waste any words.

Xia Shen smiled slightly and took out two Poké Balls from his spatial storage. "Aladdin and Snorlax, two are enough. As for what you need to do, it's very simple. Just enter this ball without resistance, and then wait for the berries to come out."

Altaria is used for traveling, Snorlax is used for uprooting trees, and Garchomp and Ursaring can dig holes and loosen the soil, which can also help uproot trees.

If Lu Zhishen could uproot a willow tree, then uprooting a few fruit trees shouldn't be a problem for Snorlax and Ursaring, who possess extraordinary strength.

"Snorlax?" Snorlax, who was almost asleep with its eyes half-closed, opened its eyes wide in surprise when it heard its name... although there was not much difference between opening them wide and keeping them half-closed.

However, Umbreon did not immediately agree. It hesitated as it looked at the smooth, round ball in Xia Shen's hand, which it had never seen before, wondering if it would pose a threat to Snorlax.

Xia Shen's reaction to Umbreon was not surprising; it was unrealistic to expect it to completely trust someone who had just been an enemy.

"Don't worry, this thing poses no threat to Snorlax. It can break free at any time if it wants."

Xia Shen took out the most ordinary red and white ball. This Snorlax looked to have a high energy level, and it would be easy for it to break free when it was at full power.

He turned to the Qixi Bluebird and said, "Would you like to demonstrate? Go inside this ball and then break free."

"Seven—" Faced with someone who had saved her people, the Seven-Headed Bluebird was still willing to believe.

Then, a flash of red light appeared, and the Tanabata bird entered the ball, only to break free without any pressure.

Seeing this, Yueyibu finally agreed to Xia Shen's suggestion.

With the two most crucial steps completed, Xia Shen finally felt relieved.

……

The rest was much easier. With Altaria and Snorlax by his side, Xia Shen set off from the Crimson Lotus Wetlands, digging up one plant here and plucking two there.

Without damaging the local ecosystem, he chose relatively large, mature fruit trees that were already laden with fruit.

Xia Shen was right. This Snorlax had an energy level of 78 and was incredibly strong. It could uproot a fruit tree that was nearly ten meters tall as easily as pulling up a radish.

Six hours in the secret realm is more than enough time to cultivate fifty fruit trees.

Xia Shen was even worried that some fruit trees would not be able to adapt to the environment by the lake, so he had Snorlax pull out more.

Thus, when Xia Shen left the secret realm, there were already more than eighty fruit trees of different varieties in his space.

…………

With a thought, Xia Shen returned to the Crown Snowfield.

No matter how long you spend in the secret realm, it's just a fleeting moment to the outside world.

Furthermore, due to the nature of the secret realm, Altaria and Snorlax had already lost their memories when they emerged.

Therefore, what happened was extremely shocking to all the other elves and Yan Yan.

A sturdy and tall fruit tree suddenly appeared out of nowhere in front of Xia Shen.

The lush green leaves and the seemingly delicious and crisp fruit all demonstrate that everything is so real.

Snorlax stared blankly at the fruit tree lying on the ground in front of it, completely unaware that it had just pulled it out.

It instinctively reached out and picked a few wild apples that were right next to it. With one bite, the sweet and crisp taste exploded in its mouth.

Snorlax could feel a surge of energy flowing through its body.

"Snorlax—" The taster Snorlax grabbed a few more and stuffed them into its mouth, chewing as it turned to report to its leader, Umbreon.

The taste and the effect are unmistakably those of wild apple.

Practice makes perfect. Umbreon didn't immediately express its opinion. Instead, it nimbly jumped onto the fruit tree lying on the ground and tasted it for itself.

After a long silence, under the tense gazes of both elves, it slowly nodded, "Cloth—"

[Welcome to the shores of Qiuhu Lake.]

The tense atmosphere finally dissipated.

The elves on the shore of the Sphere Lake lowered their guard, and the elves on the other side of the Divine Tree finally breathed a sigh of relief.

The Qixi Bluebird and the Wind Fairy Chasing Electric Dog excitedly surrounded Xia Shen to express their gratitude.

They were quite intelligent and understood that without Xia Shen, this battle would have been inevitable.

They are peace-loving by nature and really do not want to commit such an unjust act as invading other people's territory, but they have no choice but to do so for the survival of their people.

Most importantly, they might not even be able to win.

It is no exaggeration to say that Xia Shen, this miraculous "great tree that has turned into a living tree," saved their entire community.

"seven--"

[When we return to our homeland, we will do everything in our power to repay you.]

Hmm... the pancake has become bigger and rounder.

…………

Although the two sides have finally reached a reconciliation, this does not mean that the incident is completely over.