The unripe fruits have no taste and are even a little sour, but the electric lizard can eat them without batting an eyelid.

When Bai Feng found it, its belly was already swollen and it was lying on the ground, unable to even walk.

Bai Feng was at a loss whether to laugh or cry.

Like Bai Ye and Qiuqiu sea lion, the Umbrella Electric Lizard completely fell in love with this activity after undergoing a major health care. It did not expect that it could enjoy this special benefit by following Bai Feng.

This further strengthened its determination to follow Bai Feng's footsteps unwaveringly.

Time passed day by day, and in the blink of an eye it was July. The orchid trees on the top of the mountain began to bloom one after another, and Bai Feng began to think about their pollination problem.

He made an appointment with the pollination agency based on the contact information given by Mr. Fu and agreed on a time. When the Lingyu fruit trees began to bloom on a large scale, they would send someone with pollination Pokémon to help.

When the fruit of the nectarine bloomed, the people from the pollination agency came to Fang Xingshan with a group of colorful butterflies.

Because these fruit trees grown by White Maple have a high energy rating, their flowers are popular with the Pieris butterflies.

The people at the pollination agency are all experienced. They can roughly judge the energy rating of the fruit trees from the reaction of the colorful butterflies, so they were surprised that this client actually owns such a high-quality orchard.

Professional pollinating Pokémon are different from wild Pokémon. They have all received rigorous training and are very disciplined when pollinating. There are regulations on where to start and where to end, unlike wild Pokémon who do it haphazardly.

From then on, people from the pollination agency would bring colorful butterflies to Fangxingshan every three to five days until most of the flowers on the fruit trees had withered.

The fees charged by this agency are indeed very fair. After Bai Feng paid the money, they enthusiastically expressed that they are willing to continue cooperating next time and may even give him a discount.

High-quality flowers are also good for the growth of their pollinating Pokémon, which is why they are so enthusiastic.

The East District of Biyi City has a good environment and abundant usable land, so there are many plantations and orchards, but most of them are ordinary growers, and the fruits they grow are mostly sold to ordinary people as edible fruits.

It is rare to find an orchard like Fang Xingshan that can cultivate a large number of high-quality fruit trees, so the people in the pollination agency are of course happy to make friends with him.

Moreover, Bai Feng was a client introduced to them by Master Fu. As the gym leader of the alliance, Master Fu was one of the most powerful people in Biyi City.

On this day, Bai Feng took some time out to visit Master Fu at the Biyi Dojo, but he saw that he had a sad face. After asking him carefully, he found out that the ancient sapling was dead after all.

When Bai Feng met Master Fu, he was taking care of a new ancient tree seed.

"I hope it can sprout successfully." Uncle Fu said with a sigh.

This new seed was obtained by Mr. Fu from somewhere else. He had always been brooding over the death of the previous ancient sapling, and finally decided to try again.

Captain Sanders's research institute no longer had any other ancient plant seeds for Mr. Fu to "waste". After all, this thing was not easy to find, so he asked a friend to get one from somewhere else.

This one is also different from the previous ones, it is no longer a limu seed.

Seeing this, Bai Feng asked, "Why did the ancient tree disappear?"

Mr. Fu shook his head and said, "It would be nice if I knew the reason."

"Is the sapling still there? Can I take a look at it?" Bai Feng asked.

"It's still there." After all, he had spent a lot of effort to cultivate it, so even though the sapling had withered, Master Fu was reluctant to get rid of it. "Go and see if you want."

Under the guidance of Master Fu, Bai Feng indeed saw the "corpse" of the ancient sapling. It had been pulled out intact from the flower bed by Master Fu.

Bai Feng picked up the dried sapling and found that its roots were indeed very weak. Although not much different from the roots of modern fruit trees, it was still a bit inferior compared to its developed tree structure.

Although Pokémon can actively absorb energy by eating tree fruits and Pokémon food, the simplest way to obtain energy is to passively absorb energy from the air through energy circuits.

The same is true for the dendrogram of fruit trees.

After a period of research, Bai Feng discovered that there are two ways for fruit trees to obtain energy. The energy here does not refer to the organic energy that maintains its life, but the magical energy unique to the Pokémon world that is only stored in its tree diagram.

One is to draw free energy from the air through the top of the tree (the crown), and the other is to draw energy from the earth through the bottom of the tree (the roots).

This is similar to how plants obtain organic energy, using their leaves for photosynthesis while using their roots to absorb nutrients from the soil.

The roots of modern fruit tree dendrites have degenerated, so the main way to obtain magical energy is to absorb it from the air in the upper part of the dendrite, while the lower part can only serve as icing on the cake.

The key is that modern fruit trees have evolved to adapt to this way of absorbing magical energy, but ancient plants cannot. They must obtain magical energy in two ways at the same time in order to grow successfully.

Living things are complex and diverse, and contain countless difficult-to-explain secrets. Although the magical energy and organic energy in the fruit tree are two different things, they are closely related. If one of them collapses, the other will inevitably be affected.

Bai Feng suspected that the reason why the ancient sapling died was because its roots were not fully developed, which made it impossible for it to absorb enough magical energy from the earth, thus affecting its organic energy cycle. That was why it remained thin and weak, and ultimately could not escape the fate of withering.

Of course, if the roots are not fully developed, the fruit tree’s access to beneficial energy will certainly be affected, so it should be said to be a double blow!

However, these are just Bai Feng's guesses. They have not been verified, so he cannot guarantee that his guesses are correct.

At this moment, Bai Feng suddenly noticed that Master Fu was holding a very thick book in his arms, with the words "Compendium of Ancient Plants" written in large letters on it.

He suddenly had an idea and asked, "Master Fu, can I see the book in your arms?"

Upon hearing this, Uncle Fu smiled and said, "What? Are you also interested in cultivating ancient plants?" Then he handed the book in his arms to Bai Feng.

"A little bit, after all, I have been studying the cultivation of fruit trees, and there are always similarities between the cultivation of plants."

Master Fu nodded and said, "You are right. As the saying goes, you can draw inferences from one instance to another. There is no harm in learning more knowledge. They will all become nutrients for your growth in the future."

Bai Feng nodded, took Fu Ye's book and started reading it.

The contents of this book are the results of botanists' painstaking research, and it even includes many pictures of ancient plants.

Most of these pictures were restored based on the excavated plant fossils. Bai Feng found them very interesting as he looked at them.

"Uncle Fu, look here." Bai Feng suddenly pointed to a picture in the book and said.

"What's wrong?" Fu Ye looked in the direction of Bai Feng's finger and saw that what Bai Feng was pointing at was an illustration of an ancient Limu fruit tree. "Is there any problem with this?"

Bai Feng casually explained: "Look at its proportions, the proportions of the roots and the whole tree!"

The Limulus tree pictured here has a very developed root system that is almost larger than its crown.

After Bai Feng's reminder, Uncle Fu immediately discovered the problem. He picked up the withered sapling and compared it with the picture.

"The proportions of the roots are wrong!" he muttered to himself.

"Yes, we see that the roots of this sapling are fine, but according to this restored picture, the roots are obviously not well developed. If the roots can't grow well, how can this tree grow big?"

"You're right, that's the truth!" Uncle Fu said excitedly, "The environment in ancient times is different from that in modern times. There must be some related factors that affect the development of plants."

Seeing that Master Fu had already discovered the problem, Bai Feng didn't say much. This hint was enough.

Although he couldn't be sure that his guess was correct, Fu Ye was still in the research stage, and it wouldn't be a bad thing to try more.

Mr. Fu has helped him so much, so of course he hopes that Mr. Fu's research will go smoothly.

Sure enough, after a while, Bai Feng learned from Master Fu that the sapling he had cultivated again was growing well and would most likely grow up successfully. This time Master Fu was full of confidence.

Chapter 20 Graduation

Two years later.

Today is the day when Bai Feng graduates from the Fifth Primary School. He is twelve years old and has become the oldest child in the entire Fifth Primary School. He is also the most outstanding child in the Fifth Primary School in recent years.

In the past two years, Bai Feng has always ranked first in every exam, and therefore rarely comes to school. Except for a few teachers and Yang Tai and others, he has almost no familiar people in school.

Mr. Takeda, the homeroom teacher, looked at the child who was almost as tall as him and said with emotion: "I didn't expect that you would graduate in the blink of an eye. Time flies so fast!"

"Teacher Takeda, thank you for your care over the past two years." Bai Feng said gratefully.

Teacher Takeda smiled bitterly and said, "How can I help you? I am so ashamed."

Bai Feng has always been self-taught, and his class teacher has not been able to teach him anything. On the contrary, because of this outstanding student, he has gained some benefits invisibly.

"I really mean it. Thank you so much."

Bai Feng was truly grateful to Teacher Takeda from the bottom of his heart. If he hadn't been under pressure to study at home, he would never have had so much time to take care of the orchard and cultivate fruit trees, and his orchard would never have gotten on track so quickly.

"Hi~" Teacher Takeda sighed, "Let's not talk about this anymore. You must continue to work hard in the future. I wish you a bright future." As he said that, he took out Bai Feng's graduation certificate and handed it to him.

"Teacher, I will. I'll leave first and come to see you again when I have time." Bai Feng said after taking the graduation certificate.

"Go ahead, go ahead. I'm going to attend this year's graduation ceremony, too."

After coming out of Mr. Takeda's office, Bai Feng planned to go home.

When passing by the school square, he saw from afar that all the students in the school were gathered there where the graduation ceremony was being held.

But he did not show up, turned around and left.

In fact, the principal had approached him before, hoping that he would go on stage to speak on behalf of the graduates on graduation day, but Bai Feng refused.

What did he say when he got on stage? What did he say that he only came to school a few times a year? What did he say that he read books every day in class when he was in school? What did he say that he had a bad relationship with his classmates and was alone all day?

Anyway, he felt that he had nothing to say.

Besides, his good grades are due to certain talents and a more mature mind. It’s not that he has any special learning methods, so there’s nothing much to say.

This was not the first time that Principal He Mao had come into contact with Bai Feng. He knew Bai Feng's character, and seeing that Bai Feng insisted, he did not force him.

To be honest, Bai Feng is actually quite famous in school now, because his name is always at the top of the list in every exam. Especially for the freshmen who entered in the last two years, he is simply a legendary figure who they have only heard of but never seen.

To the classmates who have met Bai Feng, he is just a weirdo who is eccentric and likes to be alone. But to the junior fellows who have never met him, he is full of mysteries and can arouse people's curiosity.

A top student who is granted special permission not to come to school because his grades are too good. This is really hot!

Many junior and senior students were disappointed that they didn’t see Bai Feng at the graduation ceremony today.

After leaving school, Bai Feng went straight back to the Bluebird Orphanage. As soon as he stepped into the yard, a little ball rushed into his arms like a cannonball.

"Hey~"

Bai Feng picked up the little girl. Who else could it be but Xiao Limo?

Xiao Limo is already four years old, but she just can't speak.

Ever since the orchard got on track and Bai Feng made some money, he and Dean Meili took Limo to a big hospital to see a doctor.

The doctor said that Limo's throat can be cured, which is undoubtedly good news.

But Limo is too young and her throat has not developed fully yet, so surgery is impossible now. The doctor said that treatment can only be started when her throat is fully developed when she is in her teens.

So Bai Feng had no choice but to take Limo back home with Dean Meili.

However, the fact that Limo's throat can be cured is already great news for everyone.

"Where is Dean Meili?" Bai Feng asked gently while hugging Limo.

Two years have passed. Yihui and Xiaoyou have also reached age and were sent to the Fifth Elementary School a year ago and not long ago respectively. Now there are only Dean Meili, Xiao Limo and another child who is less than one year old left at home.

That’s right, Bluebird Orphanage recently had a new member, a baby boy less than one year old, who was abandoned at the door of the orphanage by someone and was finally picked up by Director Meili.

Later, Miss Junsha was unable to find his parents, so she decided to place the child in the Blue Bird Orphanage.

Dean Meili named him Xiao Huang.

Bai Feng usually stayed with Fang Xingshan most of the time. He was not present when Xiao Huang settled in the orphanage. It was not until Dean Meili mentioned it inadvertently when she went to visit Fang Xingshan that he realized he had a new little brother.

There's nothing wrong with Xiao Huang's health, but I don't know why his parents abandoned him.

Hearing Bai Feng's question, Li Mo pointed in the direction of the kitchen. At this time, Dean Mei Li happened to hear the movement in the courtyard. After coming out and seeing Bai Feng, she said in surprise:

"Bai Feng, you're back? Did you get your diploma smoothly?"

Because Bai Feng almost never went to school, Dean Meili was worried that the school would not issue him a diploma, so she asked this question.

"Don't worry, it went smoothly." Bai Feng put Limo on the ground and said to her, "You go and play with the Umbrella Lizard and the Ball Sea Lion. I'll go help Dean Meili." After that, he took out the Poké Ball and released the Umbrella Lizard and the Ball Sea Lion.

Compared with two years ago, although the Umbrella Electric Lizard has not evolved into a Photoelectric Umbrella Lizard, its body size has become much larger than when it was first captured. Moreover, its body is covered with shining golden scales, and you can tell at a glance that it is raised with great care.

"Hey beep~Hey beep~"

As soon as the Umbrella Electric Lizard came out, it stood up and waved its little paws to greet Limo. He was a polite young man.

The sea lion hasn't changed much, except that its dark blue fur has become as deep as the sea, which easily attracts people's attention. It can be considered a young girl with outstanding appearance.

The Flying Lizard did not evolve into the Flying Lizard because it needed the Sun Stone. Then why hasn't the Sea Lion evolved after two years?

Because Bai Feng gave it the Stone of Unchange.

For two years, Bai Feng has been lighting up the hidden energy circuits for the Ball Sea Lion, Bai Ye and the Umbrella Electric Lizard. He will not allow the Ball Sea Lion and the Umbrella Electric Lizard to evolve until all the hidden energy circuits are lit up.

It’s not that Bai Feng can’t afford a Sun Stone now. The reason he doesn’t let the Umbrella Electric Lizard evolve is that its hidden energy circuit has not yet been fully lit up.

God knows what changes will happen to the hidden energy circuits of a Pokémon after it evolves, so Bai Feng would rather let the two Pokémon evolve later than have their potential not fully developed due to impatience.

And even if they didn't evolve, it didn't hinder their improvement in strength. Now in the orchard, except for Gardevoir and the leader of the Flamehawk, other Pokémon are no match for them.

At present, most of the hidden energy circuits of the sea lion and the umbrella electric lizard have been lit up, with only a small corner left to be completed. I believe that all of them will be lit up soon, and then they can evolve to the next stage without any worries.

Bai Ye was still far behind, as its hidden energy circuit was too complicated and only half of it was lit up. Anyway, it was already in its final form, so whether the hidden energy circuit was fully lit up or not would not affect it.

Bai Feng spent a lot of effort to light up the hidden energy circuit for the Umbrella Electric Lizard, because paralysis had no effect on it.

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