Finally, Zhou Zhiwen couldn't hold back and shot Wen Qi a look of submission. Wen Qi knew Zhou Zhiwen was in a hurry, so he decided not to keep teasing him. He spoke directly: "Captain Zhou, when do you plan to go find the dominant Venusaur?" "Boss Wen, I think the sooner the better. I want to get this resolved today—I really don't want to travel through the forest at night." "Indeed, the forest is full of dangers at night. Boss Zhou, I've got everything arranged for you. I'll have Pidgeot go with you; the dominant Venusaur knows Pidgeot. With Pidgeot leading the way, it'll be easier for you to find Venusaur's territory. Otherwise, the forest is so vast, and you're alone—just finding the place could take who knows how long." "I'm truly grateful, Boss Wen. I hadn't realized how hard it would be to find Venusaur's territory. I had a rough idea of the location, but having a Pokémon guide makes it much more convenient." "No problem, we're friends. I know you're pressed for time, so I won't hold you up. Just follow Pidgeot—I've already arranged for it to follow your orders." "Alright, indeed, until this is settled, I can't feel at ease. With your help, Boss Wen, I'm confident I'll return safely."
After a few more casual exchanges, Zhou Zhiwen prepared to leave. Wen Qi saw him all the way to the main gate. Just as Zhou Zhiwen was about to set off with Pidgeot, Wen Qi called out: "Captain Zhou, take this jar of high-grade perfect Grass-type Energy Cubes with you. Give it to the dominant Venusaur as a gift—it'll help you communicate with it." Zhou Zhiwen looked at the jar of Energy Cubes, feeling a bit moved. He hadn't expected Wen Qi to go to such lengths to help him. If Wen Qi knew what Zhou Zhiwen was thinking, he'd probably laugh out loud. *You fool, do you really think I'm just doing you a favor? This is you delivering a gift on my behalf. My Turtwig is still with that Venusaur—if I don't butter it up, how can I feel at ease?* Earlier, Wen Qi had told Pidgeot that once it found the dominant Venusaur, it should let him know that this Energy Cube was a gift from Wen Qi, sent via Zhou Zhiwen, hoping for its continued care. That way, he'd not only curry favor with the dominant Venusaur but also make Zhou Zhiwen deeply grateful, feeling indebted to him. Thinking about this, Wen Qi felt he was incredibly clever. The more he thought about it, the happier he became, and he couldn't help but laugh to himself. At that moment, Zhou Zhiwen, who hadn't left yet, saw Wen Qi grinning foolishly and was quite curious, but he was in too much of a hurry to dwell on it. He even thought to himself that he should find a doctor for Wen Qi later—such a nice guy, but with a habit of laughing for no reason.
By the time Wen Qi snapped out of it, Zhou Zhiwen had already ridden Arcanine out of sight. Now, only the guard Pidgey was left at the gate, staring at Wen Qi with a puzzled look, wondering why this person seemed so silly. Feeling a bit embarrassed, Wen Qi quickly tossed an Energy Cube to Pidgey, telling it to keep it a secret, and then hurried away. The Pidgey at the gate, though it didn't understand what it was supposed to keep secret, was delighted to get an Energy Cube and happily started eating it.
Back at the villa, Wen Qi realized he had nothing to do. The farm affairs were handled by the Wenhua siblings and the Sandslash couple, the orchard was guarded by Pidgeot and the others, and the new Scyther was in charge of patrolling the farm. That meant he could just be a "slacker." But then he thought of the Heracross he had caught earlier. He had only left it some food and told it to rest well in the small world. Over the past couple of days, it had mostly recovered, though some lingering issues from its past depletion would take time to fully heal. Wen Qi planned to enhance this Heracross's potential. After all, it was lucky enough to have a Mega Stone, so he had to train it properly. Fortunately, he only needed to spend 5,000 points to buy a bottle of Green Potential Potion, which could boost its deep yellow potential to deep green. With that potential, it would be strong enough to improve its strength, unlike now, where progress was painfully slow.
Wen Qi went to see Heracross. Following his instructions, it hadn't been training intensely, only doing some basic exercises. Noticing this, Wen Qi was very pleased with how obedient it was. When Heracross saw Wen Qi arrive, it was overjoyed. Staying here these past few days had been incredibly comfortable. The energy in the air constantly healed its body, and the discomfort it had felt before had eased significantly, with the pain disappearing. Even its strength, which hadn't improved in a long time, seemed to be slowly growing. So, it felt deeply grateful to Wen Qi. Seeing him approach, it couldn't wait to give him a big hug. Before Wen Qi could react, Heracross wrapped its thick arms tightly around him. Luckily, Heracross was careful not to squeeze too hard, or it might have crushed him. Even so, Wen Qi felt a bit breathless and quickly told Heracross to let go. Fortunately, Heracross was very obedient and did as it was told. After being released, Wen Qi took deep breaths, needing a moment to recover. Seeing Wen Qi like this, Heracross thought it had done something wrong and nervously hid to the side, afraid Wen Qi would send it away or abandon it. But Wen Qi could sense Heracross's dependence on him, so he didn't scold it. He just told it to be more careful next time, or it might actually send him to meet its deceased parents.
Without further ado, Wen Qi decided to give Heracross the Green Potential Potion. He took it out from an exquisite box, and the liquid gently swirled inside the bottle, emitting a mysterious and captivating glow. Heracross watched with eyes full of anticipation and curiosity. Wen Qi gently stroked its shell to calm its slightly nervous mood. "Come on, don't be afraid, little one. This will make you stronger," he said softly. Heracross nodded, as if understanding his words. Wen Qi opened the bottle cap, and a fresh fragrance instantly filled the air. He aimed the bottle at Heracross's mouth and slowly poured the potion. Heracross opened its mouth slightly, and the green liquid flowed in. At first, its body trembled slightly, as if struggling to adapt to the surge of power. But soon, a determined light flickered in its eyes. As the potion took effect, Heracross's shell began to emit a faint green glow. The glow grew stronger, enveloping its entire body. Its muscles became more defined, radiating strength. Its once rough shell turned smooth and hard, reflecting dazzling light. Its antennae grew thicker and more sensitive, allowing it to perceive its surroundings more keenly. Heracross's wings fluttered, producing a stronger gust of wind, as if it could take flight at any moment. When the glow gradually faded, Heracross revealed a brand-new form. Its eyes were sharper, its posture more upright, exuding an unparalleled aura of power. Wen Qi watched the transformation with delight, knowing that with this potential boost, Heracross's strength would grow much faster.