Quite some time had passed since Bai Shi returned to Twinleaf Town.
The Manor where Bai Shi lived was undergoing a dramatic transformation.
Fruit trees of all kinds were arranged throughout the courtyard, adding layers of color and texture like a vibrant painting.
With the combined effects of Rototiller, Grassy Terrain, and the system's fertilizer, the fruit-tree seedlings Bai Shi had planted grew rapidly.
Before long, some of the Berries were already ripe.
For the cash-strapped Bai Shi, this was a much-needed lifeline.
He had poured everything he had into renovating the Manor, leaving him short of money.
The Poffins he had made earlier were nearly gone, too, making it difficult to meet his Pokémon's daily needs.
The ripening Berries, however, were like rain after a drought, greatly easing his financial troubles.
With his resources replenished, Bai Shi no longer needed to resell system items.
Moreover, the first batch of Revival Herbs he had planted was almost ready to mature.
Once they did, he could use them to turn his fortunes around.
That was why Bai Shi paid particular attention to the Revival Herbs.
He not only tended them carefully but also arranged for his Pokémon to take turns guarding them while he waited for them to fully mature.
During this time, Oniki returned to Twinleaf Town from his treasure-hunting trip and reunited with Bai Shi.
Through Oniki's account, Bai Shi learned what he had been up to.
On one chance treasure hunt, he had been fortunate enough to meet Michael, the younger brother of Flint, a member of the Sinnoh Region's Elite Four.
Their shared interests had helped them build a good friendship, and they often went treasure hunting and adventuring in the wilderness together.
Although Oniki was too weak to contribute much, his efforts still counted for something,