Miracle Called Evolution

The Whimsicott was extremely anxious seeing the Hoppip's abnormal behavior, pacing back and forth to release the unease in its heart.

They had been playing fine just a moment ago, with the two Hoppip mimicking the training between a Swampert and a Ceruledge, using the move "Leaf" to knock each other down. It was quite different from their usual playful antics.

However, the playing Hoppip suddenly stopped, curling up in place as if their bodies were undergoing some abnormal change.

The other Pokémon present also gathered around, but were completely baffled by the Hoppip's current condition.

As a last resort, the Whimsicott placed its hope on Luo Mu, who was napping, and asked the Growlithe to wake him up.

Luo Mu crouched down and first checked the Hoppip's bodies, finding no external injuries. He then examined their condition based on his experience and arrived at an answer that completely contradicted their current state.

The Hoppip were very healthy, with no external or internal injuries.

So, the reason why the Hoppip had become like this was worth pondering.

Just as Luo Mu was lost in thought, a prompt from the system suddenly appeared.

[The two Hoppip look like they are in pain, but in reality, it is because they are about to complete their evolution]

"Evolution...?"

Luo Mu froze. Before he could react, new changes suddenly erupted from the Hoppip.

A dazzling and pure white light, like a coating, slowly enveloped the bodies of the two Hoppip.

"This is... Evolution Light!!"

Luo Mu's eyes widened as he exclaimed. He had considered all sorts of possibilities, but never evolution.

Combined with the system's prompt, perhaps the reason for the Hoppip's abnormal state just now was because the energy released during evolution was too immense for their small bodies to handle, causing them to curl up on the ground to adapt to the power of evolution.

As the two Hoppip were enveloped by the sacred Evolution Light, their forms slowly began to change. Their small bodies grew slightly larger, and within the white light, a sphere larger than their bodies slowly grew on top of their heads.

The Whimsicott's expression was stunned, feeling as if its eyes were playing tricks on it. Its anxiety quickly reversed, followed by an overwhelming surge of joy.

The two little friends had finally evolved!

I evolved early and don't have to babysit anymore! (Scratch this line)

A moment later, the Evolution Light subsided, and the two Hoppip looked vastly different.

The vibrant flowers had turned into mature leaves, and the yellow cape on their backs swayed gently in the breeze. The cotton-like tufts on their heads, adorned with many seeds, were quite eye-catching.

[Congratulations! The Hoppip have evolved into Whimsicott!]

The system chimed in like a hype man, with text appearing in a dialogue box similar to a game.

The evolved Whimsicott curiously experienced their brand-new bodies. After they finished adapting, the two Pokémon, whose demeanor had clearly become more mature and whose personalities were no longer as innocent as they were when they were Hoppip, approached Luo Mu.

"Hoppip~~"

Two Whimsicotts expressed their gratitude to Luo Mu. If Luo Mu hadn't provided them with a carefree environment to grow and a stable supply of food, their evolution wouldn't have come so quickly.

Luo Mu first shook his head, deeming it nothing to be grateful for. Then, a smile spread across his face as he said, "Congratulations on your evolution, Whimsicott!"

The other Pokémon gathered around also surrounded the two Whimsicotts again, congratulating them one after another.

Luo Mu observed that whether it was the Polliwag leader and its subordinates, or the Growlithe excitedly running in circles, there was a barely perceptible hint of envy in their eyes.

They, too, probably wanted to evolve.

Arranging things for the Poliwags was no problem; their first evolution could basically be triggered once their level was sufficient.

As for the Growlithe, it hadn't even been born for a week. It would have to wait until its foundation was solid before evolving.

When the time was right, he would find a good quality Fire Stone to provide more assistance and high-quality energy for the Growlithe's evolution.

The evolution of the two Hoppips injected new vitality into the farm. At the same time, the addition of these two "new forces" not only reduced the burden on the Whimsicotts but also meant that the scale of the Farming Area could be considered for expansion.

At dusk that day, Luo Mu called Swampert to help move five baskets of fresh fruits and vegetables to the entrance of the ranch. He also dialed a phone number.

A moment later, a small van set off from Pingdie Town and arrived outside the farm gate.

First, there was a honking sound, as if the van's driver was reminding Luo Mu. Then, a furry head poked out of the van, making eye contact with Luo Mu and Swampert.

Rather than a head, this Pokémon was a ball covered in light yellow fur, except for its nose and limbs.

It had a very prominent pig-like nose, and the veins on its forehead made it look incredibly angry. Its hands, like boxing gloves, opened the car window as it stuck its head out. This Pokémon made eye contact with Luo Mu.

Infernape: (▼へ▼メ)

Luo Mu: "(Д*)

Wait, why is an Infernape driving? Where's the person he called?

Just as Luo Mu was in a state of confusion, the cargo area of the van driven by the Infernape opened, and a burly man with a full beard poked his head out, yawning.

The burly man first squinted and looked around. He found that the surroundings were filled with dilapidated old fences and a farm without a sign. His drowsiness instantly vanished, and his eyes lit up: "This must be the farm that's been abandoned for a long time, the one from the rumors. I didn't expect someone to actually take it over!"

"Wow, they really are all old antiques. I bet even a Caterpie could break through these fences?"

The burly man jumped out of the cargo area and, acting like an old friend, squatted down to examine a section of the fence, muttering to himself.

The Infernape glanced at him disdainfully, skillfully turned off the van, opened the door, and jumped out. It walked behind the burly man, its right hand glowing with the move "Brick Break," and smashed it hard onto the burly man's head.

"Hiss—"

Luo Mu and the burly man gasped in unison.

The burly man clutched his head and jumped up. He was about to complain but was grabbed by the ear by the Infernape and brought before Luo Mu. The Infernape used the strength of a Fighting-type Pokémon to suppress the burly man and bowed towards Luo Mu together.

It was as if they were apologizing for the burly man's rudeness.

Luo Mu felt a little embarrassed. Hadn't the roles of these two been reversed?

A moment later, the burly man's gaze fell upon the crops in the baskets beside Luo Mu. His eyes widened slightly, and he praised, "Oh! That kid Peter really didn't lie to me. The quality of this batch of crops looks really good!"