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"Eldegoss?"

Eldegoss tilted its head in confusion. It knew Luo Mu was inviting it, but what was a farm?

Luo Mu smiled. "A farm is a place where everyone lives, plays, and works together."

"At the farm, I can guarantee that you won't have to face threats from the wild like you did today. You can grow up safely and healthily. Of course, in exchange, you'll need to contribute your own strength to the farm's development."

Luo Mu had tried his best to make the pros and cons clear. After all, he wasn't rich enough to do charity work. His original purpose in seeking out Grass-type Pokémon had been for the farm's future development, so naturally, he needed them to provide labor.

Serperior could only tend to ordinary crops; it couldn't make them grow. If it could master Grassy Terrain, there would be no need to worry about that.

If Eldegoss and the others chose to join the farm, the remaining work would naturally fall to them.

Eldegoss first glanced at Luo Mu, then at the Serperior beside him, so powerful that it did not dare meet its gaze, yet the one that had saved them. Thinking of the two sleeping Gossifleur behind it, hesitation appeared in Eldegoss's eyes.

Though freedom made it happy, the two Gossifleur were constantly in danger of being attacked on this unfamiliar land. Could it accept trading a measure of freedom for safety and stability?

The image of this human descending like a god and commanding Serperior to drive back Skuntank appeared in Eldegoss's mind, along with the images of the poisoned, weakened Gossifleur and the Gossifleur now sleeping peacefully.

At that moment, a clear answer surfaced in its heart. Strangely enough, it felt no resistance toward that answer at all.

Whether it was to repay the favor or for the Gossifleur's safety, it should accept this invitation.

Once it had made its decision, Eldegoss no longer had any hesitation or concern. It nodded lightly, entrusting itself and the Gossifleur to Luo Mu.

After receiving Eldegoss's answer, the corners of Luo Mu's mouth lifted. He took three Poké Balls from his shoulder bag. Under Eldegoss's watchful gaze, Luo Mu lightly tapped the two Gossifleur in turn and recalled them.

The buttons on the Poké Balls lit up red. They shook slightly three times, then a crisp ding rang out, signifying that the Gossifleur had bonded with the Poké Balls.

Then Luo Mu looked at Eldegoss and raised the Poké Ball in his hand.

Eldegoss blinked and obediently moved closer, taking the initiative to touch the Poké Ball. After three shakes, the capture was complete.

"Even though I've experienced it myself, capturing Pokémon still makes me feel excited and thrilled." Arven looked enviously at the three shrunken Poké Balls in Luo Mu's hand. Then he suddenly noticed the markings on them and asked in confusion, "Brother Luo Mu, what's the little grass symbol on the Poké Balls?"

Luo Mu paused as he put the Poké Balls back into his shoulder bag, then smiled. "Poké Balls with this symbol mean that the Pokémon inside belong to this farm, rather than being battle strength I captured for myself."

Arven nodded as if he understood, though his face remained somewhat blank. But didn't you still capture them yourself?

"Let's go. It'll be dark soon, and getting lost then wouldn't be good."

"Okay."

By the time Luo Mu brought Arven back to the farm, night had completely covered the sky. The temperature was noticeably lower than during the day, and the breeze blowing against their skin felt a little chilly.

With almost no lighting, the pitch-black farm resembled a patch of wasteland from a horror movie, making it feel somewhat eerie.

Luo Mu took out a newly bought, unopened blanket and draped it over Arven, whose nose had turned a little red. "This should keep you warm."

Arven sniffed, carefully feeling the warmth brought by the blanket. Those small gestures made his eyes redden.

Luo Mu did not notice anything unusual about Arven. Instead, he tilted his head, wondering whether what he had just said sounded too much like something a dad would say.

A moment later, Luo Mu looked at the old-fashioned wall clock and realized it was already close to nine at night.

Arven had not brought a phone or any communication device, while Luo Mu's own phone was hanging around Dragonite's neck. Olin and Futu were probably frantic with worry because they could not reach him.

After thinking it over, Luo Mu decided to have Swampert accompany him and personally take Arven home. Serperior had followed him around all day and had already returned to its nest; he could not exactly wake it up again.

Luo Mu said to Arven, who was standing there, "I'll get Swampert to come with me and take you home. It's so late—the professors must be very worried about your safety. We'll have to apologize to them."

Arven's expression stiffened, and he instantly panicked.

Wouldn't he know whether his parents were home?

Once Luo Mu took him back, his lie would definitely be exposed. That was the one thing he absolutely did not want!

Before Arven could think up a suitable excuse, Luo Mu pushed open the door, intending to call Swampert, who liked sleeping outside.

At that very moment, an orange figure descended from the night sky. The powerful gust it kicked up swept sand and dust straight into Luo Mu's mouth.

Considering Arven was still there, Luo Mu forcibly swallowed the curse that had risen to his lips. Once his sand-blinded eyes recovered, he recognized the culprit through his bloodshot vision and immediately snapped, "Dragonite! How many times have I told you? Check whether there's anyone below before landing, and land more like a lady!!"

"Bo Wu~"

Dragonite looked innocently at Luo Mu, indicating that Luo Mu had just happened to open the door when it landed, which was why the accident had happened.

Dragonite gently set the large box it had been carrying on the ground, then wrapped Luo Mu in its arms and happily nuzzled against him.

"..."

After Dragonite's string of moves, even the greatest anger had faded away. Not to mention its round, soft belly; simply leaning against it felt like lying on the finest mattress, its healing power overflowing.

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Luo Mu felt as if the exhaustion of the entire day had been completely healed at that moment. After Dragonite released him, Luo Mu followed the light from inside the house to look at the box it had brought back. Just one glance at the logo printed on it made his heart ache.

Silph Co., a very famous company in this world. Its headquarters were located in Saffron City of the Kanto Region, and many items used by Pokémon were manufactured and sold by them.

"Bo Wu~"

Dragonite handed Luo Mu the phone hanging around its neck, gesturing for him to look at what was inside.

"Let me see."

Luo Mu took the phone, saw that the cracked screen showed little battery remaining in the upper-right corner, and quickly began scrolling through it.

A moment later, Luo Mu's expression visibly darkened. He angrily shouted at the sky, "You damned Iono!!!"