"What beautiful weather!"
On the road, Tong Hua felt Almia's summer morning breeze and could not help exclaiming.
"Sometimes you really do need to go out alone and recharge.
It really feels so relaxing!"
Tong Hua slowed his bicycle, letting the breeze brush through his hair.
He had already bought the Crucible for Alchemy and some basic tools at the Charcoal House.
To try making a Grimoire, Tong Hua had also specifically asked about tanned leather and the copper ore sand needed to make Copper Enchanting Ink. The kind owner had simply given him a bag.
Now, the only material he still lacked was the Blood of Beasts.
To obtain this material, Tong Hua planned to visit Grandpa Yang at Sunshine Ranch and see whether he could find a way to get some cattle and sheep blood.
"I remember some Pokémon need to drink blood to survive. I think the Zubat and Golbat family is one of them.
In that case, maybe there's a blood supply chain specifically for raising those Pokémon."
Tong Hua rode along, relaxing and letting his thoughts wander.
After rounding the final bend, he could already clearly see Sunshine Ranch's sign in the distance.
With that iconic Sunflora image, it was practically impossible not to recognize it.
Tong Hua stopped his bicycle at the ranch entrance just as Grandpa Yang came out of a ranch building with several Sunflora beside him.
"Grandpa Yang!"
"Oh? Tong Hua, what brings you here?
Where are Orthworm and the others? Didn't they come with you?"
After they exchanged a few pleasantries, Tong Hua bashfully explained why he had come.
Grandpa Yang burst out laughing. "Is that all?
Easy! We give the animals and Pokémon regular checkups, and we always keep various serums in storage. Whatever you need, I'll get you