The so-called Aura was not some psychic power or spiritual energy, but biological energy existing in every living being in the Pokémon world. It could only be perceived and manipulated by people who had undergone specific training or special Pokémon.
The stronger the power, the more intense the manifested Aura.
Could it be that a Riolu or Lucario sneaked into the farm?
Sensing that strange feeling gradually weaken and finally disappear completely, such a thought inexplicably flashed through Hakuya's mind.
Compared to other Pokémon, Riolu and its evolution, Lucario, were born with the ability to perceive and manipulate Aura, considered standard equipment for every Aura Guardian.
After scanning around with his gaze, Hakuya shook his head lightly with no discovery.
Either it hid its aura not wanting to be found by him, or it was scared away just now.
Fortunately, most Pokémon of this type had kind hearts. Even if they accidentally broke into the farm, there wouldn't be any trouble.
Moreover, with the Houndoom Guard Team patrolling long-term, there was no need to worry too much about safety.
"Everyone, let's plant flowers together~"
Whether it was the cool Miss Gardevoir, the charming Mienshao (Mei-Yi), or the lively Tinkaton lolita... fundamentally, they were all girls and obviously had little resistance to flowers.
After a while, holding the wish of appreciating a beautiful sea of flowers on the farm in the future, they sprinkled the seeds in their palms slowly into the soil with hearts full of joy.
"Sneasel~"
On the other side, Sneasel was receiving special training guidance from Hakuya.
Although equipping attributes yielded quick results and high intensity, they were ultimately external forces from the system. Inner strength relied more on the daily training and accumulation of Pokémon and Trainers. This was one of the creeds Hakuya implemented from beginning to end.
Just like fishing could learn new moves to become stronger, sowing seeds on the farm was also a profound knowledge.
"Sneasel, do you see those pits?"
"Sneasel~"
The little guy nodded frequently, indicating she saw all the pits the Trainer pointed out.
"Next, gather all your Dark-type energy in your claws and throw the flower seeds in one by one at the fastest speed."
Although she didn't understand Hakuya's intention, Sneasel, who trusted unconditionally, revealed her sharp claws, pinched a round seed lightly, and projected it out like a flying arrow with a whoosh.
Accompanied by a slight impact sound, the flower seed fell into the pit accurately.
The pose was cool, but unfortunately, nothing happened.
"Don't be discouraged; let's take it slow."
Looking at this little guy's dejected appearance, Hakuya comforted her with a smile.
Although his Pokémon had high potential, learning new moves wasn't something that could be achieved overnight by just listening to a simple instruction from the Trainer.
More important were a sufficiently confident and calm mentality and repeated practice.
Fortunately, there were plenty of flower seeds gifted by Mrs. Aroma.
"Mmm... the strength is there, but the speed isn't fast enough."
After observing Sneasel's practice more than a dozen times in a row, Hakuya began to guide like an old scholar immersed in this way for years.
"Using the Thief move to steal things, you should have been best at it before, right?"
"Now try to imagine this scenario: You went through untold hardships to steal many rare flower seeds. Now you must throw them into the pre-dug pits as soon as possible and disappear to avoid the risk of being discovered..."
"Sneasel?!"
Visibly, Sneasel's eyes burst with strange brilliance.
She didn't know much about sowing seeds, but for a top pickpocket, handling and destroying stolen goods was her old profession, wasn't it?
After thinking for a moment, her expression became stern, completely entering the state.
And Celebi, flying in the air, widened her beautiful eyes subconsciously, witnessing the scene that happened next.
Overflowing Dark-type energy suddenly gathered at Sneasel's sharp claws. The round seed turned into an afterimage, blasting towards the distant field wrapped in bursts of terrifying sonic booms.
Is this turned into a projectile and thrown out?
Accompanied by a loud noise resounding through the clouds, the hard Gracidea seed and the soil intimately contacting below were torn apart forcefully together.
Although a seed was wasted, it also completely declared that this petite Sneasel had learned a new move.
[Fling: The user flings its held item at the target to attack. This move's power and effects depend on the item.]
Looking at the deep pit blasted out not far away, Celebi felt a huge wave in her heart, just like Lilligant when she first entered the farm.
So, simple farming can also become very strong?
"Learned very fast; you have mastered the new move~"
On the side, the farm owner who witnessed the whole process praised generously.
"Sneasel~"
After spreading the seeds, the next step was naturally normal fertilization and watering.
Since the Rapid Fertilizer rewarded by the system earlier had been used up, Hakuya could only rely purely on the power of Pokémon at this moment.
"Celebi, I'll trouble you next."
"Bi~"
Celebi flapped her small wings, hovering and flying over the entire flower field.
In an instant, a faint green mist shrouded the soil just sprinkled with flower seeds.
Accompanied by a fresh fragrance rushing over, Gracidea seeds broke through the soil one by one, then gradually sprouted green buds.
Taking advantage of the gap while this forest god ripened them, Skitty and Milotic on the side used the [Rain Dance] move.
After dark clouds gathered into a mass in the sky, rain sprinkled down patteringly.
Tens of minutes later, as the heavy rain stopped, the sun showed its head again, refracting small rainbows in the flower field.
"Lilli~"
Lilligant cupped her face with both hands, looking hopefully at the Gracidea flowers sprouting new buds one by one.
"It's okay; you can come and see every day in the future. I believe they will bloom soon!"
Seeing this little guy's expectant look, Hakuya laughed softly.
[Mission Complete: Reclaim flower field and plant Gracidea flowers.]
[Mission Reward: Star Sweet (Rainbow)]
"Lu~"
After a while.
Riolu, hiding her aura, poked her head out carefully, looking into the distance.
Lopunny who was originally responsible for plowing the field, Celebi flying in mid-air, and that black-haired youth had all disappeared. Replaced by bursts of floral fragrance rushing over and an empty silence.
A few minutes later, confirming the farm owner had truly gone far, this puppy-like Pokémon jumped out of the bushes, secretly breathing a sigh of relief.
"Lu~"
Closing her eyes gently, sensing the strong Aura remaining in the air, a hopeful expression appeared on Riolu's face.
This was a unique ability of their clan, Aura sensing.
Riolu communicated with humans and Pokémon through Aura. At the same time, relying on Aura, they could judge people with kind hearts and evil hearts, thereby triggering feelings of closeness or hatred.
A few hours ago, she was attracted by the powerful Aura on that black-haired youth, so she had been peeking from not far away.
Mmm... was he planting these flowers just now...
Throwing the stalker-like thoughts to the back of her mind, Riolu looked at the scene before her, tilting her head curiously.