Back home, Wen Qi eagerly opened the small world and stepped inside with Turtwig. As soon as he entered, he was astonished to find the small world had undergone a dramatic transformation—the space had expanded significantly, no longer just the single stretch of grassland and forest from before. The addition of Venonat and Horsea had enriched the world's ecosystem, making it more diverse.
At the center, a vast, rippling lake came into view, its surface shimmering with reflections of the blue sky and white clouds. Across the lake, a magnificent ocean stretched out, with waves gently lapping against the shore, producing a soothing sound. Wen Qi immediately recognized this as a paradise for Water-type Pokémon.
Even more astonishingly, a small island stood in the middle of the lake, lush and vibrant with life. Wen Qi guessed this must be the Dragon-type Dragon Island. Although Horsea hadn't evolved yet, the small world had specially designated this Dragon-type area for its growth. He could sense the Dragon-type energy permeating the island, which would undoubtedly be beneficial for cultivating Dragon-type resources. After all, in the real world, Dragon-type resources were extremely scarce and precious, hard to come by. Solving this problem within the small world filled Wen Qi with a surge of joy.
He continued exploring the small world, heading west to discover a massive valley. At the center of the valley was a wide basin, thick with trees and crisscrossed by winding rivers. The basin also contained some poison pools, clearly an ideal habitat for Bug-type and Poison-type Pokémon. Wen Qi looked at this thriving area, his heart brimming with anticipation.
Seeing the immense changes in the small world, Wen Qi was filled with delight. He hadn't expected the transformation to be so profound, and everything was working in his favor. He silently thanked his luck for possessing such a magical space.
Wen Qi walked to the lake and pulled out Horsea's Poké Ball from his pocket. With a gentle flick, Horsea appeared before him. Earlier, in his rush to bring Horsea home, he hadn't had a chance to properly communicate with it. Now, Horsea looked around the unfamiliar surroundings, feeling a bit uneasy. But seeing Wen Qi standing nearby, it calmed down considerably.
Horsea's eyes sparkled with excitement as it gazed at the lake. The cramped space at the breeding house had never allowed it to swim freely. Now, this lake was like heaven to it. Without hesitation, it leaped into the water, swimming joyfully. Wen Qi watched Horsea's happy movements in the lake, feeling deeply gratified. He knew Horsea had already taken a liking to its new environment.
He took out some energy cubes from his backpack and handed them to Horsea. Seeing the delicious food, Horsea happily accepted and began eating eagerly. "You must be hungry? Here's some food I prepared just for you. Eat up. From now on, I'm your trainer, and we'll work hard to grow together!" Wen Qi said gently to Horsea. After finishing its meal, Horsea nodded contentedly, expressing its gratitude in its own way. Through the power of Tokiwa, Wen Qi could feel Horsea's sincerity—he knew he had successfully befriended this adorable Pokémon.
Next, Wen Qi focused on Horsea's skills and potential.
Pokémon: Horsea Level: 10 Type: Water Ability: Sniper (Powers up moves if they become critical hits) Potential: Deep Yellow Moves: Leer (Beginner), Water Gun (Beginner), Smokescreen (Beginner), Focus Energy (Beginner), Dragon Breath (Proficient), Dragon Pulse (Proficient)
Still, seeing Horsea's deep yellow potential, Wen Qi felt a bit disappointed. He took out his green potential potion and, without hesitation, gave it to Horsea. After drinking the potion, Horsea felt a wave of drowsiness wash over it, closed its eyes, and fell into a deep sleep. While Horsea slept, Wen Qi noticed energy beginning to flow continuously into its body. This energy seemed to be improving Horsea's potential, making it stronger. Knowing Horsea needed time to absorb the energy, Wen Qi decided to leave the lakeside and explore other areas.
He headed to the Bug Valley and released Venonat. Upon seeing Wen Qi, Venonat immediately climbed onto his shoulder, looking a bit timid. Wen Qi stroked its fur and comforted it gently: "Venonat, don't worry. This is your home now. Look at this place—it's much better than the breeding house, isn't it?" Hearing this, Venonat began to sense its surroundings. It noticed the air was rich with energy, making it feel very comfortable. Gradually, it relaxed and started curiously examining everything around it.
Wen Qi felt relieved seeing Venonat slowly adapt to its new environment. Considering that Bug-type Pokémon tend to grow quickly, he decided to speed up Venonat's training. He planned to enhance its strength through exercise and nutrition without compromising its foundation. After all, Wen Qi was about to head to the farm, facing unknown challenges and dangers. Without some strong Pokémon as allies, he might run into trouble. As one of his newly befriended Pokémon, Venonat naturally bore an important mission.
In the following days, Wen Qi became very busy. He arranged for Venonat to find a suitable spot in Bug Valley and prepared ample food and supplements for it. At the same time, he kept an eye on the other incubators, eagerly awaiting the hatching of new Pokémon.
Just then, Wen Qi noticed the glow around Horsea fading, and Horsea woke up. He felt Horsea seemed a bit larger than before, and its overall demeanor was more spirited. Checking the system info:
Pokémon: Horsea Level: 13 Type: Water Ability: Sniper (Powers up moves if they become critical hits) Potential: Deep Green Moves: Leer (Beginner), Water Gun (Proficient), Smokescreen (Beginner), Focus Energy (Proficient), Dragon Breath (Proficient), Dragon Pulse (Proficient), Agility (Beginner), Dragon Dance (Beginner), Twister (Beginner)
Seeing that Horsea had gained three levels and learned two new Dragon-type moves plus Agility, Wen Qi was pleasantly surprised. Horsea, aware of its own changes and knowing they were thanks to this person, happily chirped, "Horsea, Horsea..." Wen Qi understood it was expressing gratitude. Watching the joyful Horsea and sensing its trust and thanks, Wen Qi knew this partner was truly won over.
Wen Qi told Horsea to go play on its own, exploring the lake but not venturing into the ocean. Horsea, intrigued by the area—especially the island in the middle of the lake, which held a mysterious allure—dove down and disappeared into the water.
In the time that followed, while caring for Venonat and Horsea, Wen Qi didn't neglect improving his own strength. He purchased training methods for Venonat and Horsea through the system and studied them diligently. He believed that only by continuously enhancing his own abilities and skills could he better protect his partners and face future challenges.
Just then, Turtwig let out a faint cry, tinged with a hint of grievance. Wen Qi understood—this little one must be jealous seeing him so attentive to Horsea. He couldn't help but smile, gently stroking Turtwig as he comforted it: "Little one, don't be jealous. You're the partner who's been with me the longest, and my attachment to you is the deepest."