[LOL, 'in danger'? Stop fishing for compliments!]
[Is Froslass a fan of the host's looks?]
[Hmm… I doubt Froslass has such poor taste.]
[Don't worry, host. Froslass would pick a stray dog over you.]
Su Feng's eye twitched. Comparing me to a stray dog is a bit much.
But knowing the chat was just teasing, he let it slide. After all, he'd started it.
Soon, Su Feng spotted his first Pokémon in the snowy plains—hard to miss in the icy landscape.
"Look what I found—a herd of Swinub and a Piloswine!"
He kept his voice low to avoid startling them.
"The larger one is Piloswine, the Wild Boar Pokémon. Ice/Ground-type. Its body is covered in thick fur, with tiny black eyes and a red nose from the cold."
"Those tusks? They're actually ivory, a remnant of its Mamoswine ancestry—like our ancient mammoths."
"When Piloswine learns a certain move, it awakens its ancient genes and evolves into Mamoswine, a powerhouse from prehistoric times."
"The Swinub are its pre-evolved form. This herd is likely its offspring."
[Evolution? Or devolution?]
[Can Piloswine even see through all that fur?]
[Is it a pig or an elephant?]
[Prehistoric? But Pokémon just appeared!]
[Swinub's so cute! Added to my dream team.]
Su Feng addressed the chat: "Piloswine can't see well, but its sensitive nose detects its surroundings. If it senses a threat, it'll attack fiercely—especially when protecting its young."
"That's why I'm keeping my distance and whispering. A protective Piloswine rates three stars in danger. Best to steer clear unless provoked."
He quietly retreated, leaving the family in peace.
Thirty minutes later, Su Feng stumbled upon a white forest.
What trees survive in this cold?
Deciding to explore, he ventured in. Forests usually teemed with Pokémon, and aimless wandering wasn't his style.
Luck was on his side. Soon, he encountered another group—or rather, they found him.
"Snorunt~"
"Snorunt~"
A cluster of Snorunt stared up at Su Feng, chattering curiously.
After ensuring no Froslass or Glalie were nearby, Su Feng climbed down from the tree.
[Is the host part monkey? He scaled that tree in seconds!]
[Too fast—I barely saw it!]
[LOL, scared of these little guys?]
[Not scared—just cautious.]
Su Feng coughed, ignoring the chat.
He wasn't afraid of the Snorunt—just their parents. Snorunt evolved into Glalie at high levels or Froslass with a Dawn Stone. In the wild, any Snorunt that evolved into Froslass was likely formidable.
Even with Combusken's type advantage, Su Feng wasn't confident against a Froslass or Glalie. Hence, his quick retreat.
"Hey there, little ones."
He pulled out a jar of Ice-type Pokéblocks, bribing the innocent Snorunt.
"Snorunt~"
"Snorunt~"
The Snorunt lined up like soldiers, politely accepting their treats.
"Such good kids," Su Feng mused. It was his first time seeing wild Pokémon queue so orderly.
"Snorunt, the Snow Hat Pokémon. Pure Ice-type."
"As you can see, they're small, black, and look like kids wrapped in blankets."
"Snorunt thrive in freezing climates, even at -100°C. They eat snow and some Berries, making them low-maintenance."
"Legend says Snorunt bring wealth. Families they inhabit prosper."
"Of course, that's just folklore. Capturing Snorunt for luck might backfire."
"Ignoring their parents, Snorunt rate 0.5 stars in danger. But upset them, and you might regret it."
[-100°C? That's… cold.]
[Eating snow? ]
[Do they really bring wealth? I need one!]
[Host said forcing it backfires. Let it happen naturally.]
[I don't need wealth, but Snorunt's so cute! Those eyes melt my heart.]
Each Snorunt received one Pokéblock—enough for their small bodies.
As Su Feng stood, he noticed a blue-and-white figure nearby.
"Snorunt~"
One Snorunt scampered over, greeted by the figure, who cradled it protectively.
Su Feng froze.
"Can you let me explain?"