Chapter 188: Tang Tu and the Little Chicken House

The sound of the Poké Ball shaking made Lei Si and Paul freeze; the next instant, expressions of disbelief overflowed their faces.

Luo Mu hadn't even captured Moltres yet, but could he already command a legendary Pokémon to battle alongside himself and his brother?

Thump~~

The Poké Ball's shaking continued for three times before finally settling into stillness; a crisp sound rang out like heavenly music, proof of a successful capture.

From then on, Moltres was fully integrated into the farm's roster, becoming one of Luo Mu's Pokémon under his command.

Releasing Moltres and watching it still carefully feeling the sensations inside the Poké Ball, Luo Mu smiled and asked, "How does it feel?"

"Squawk!"

Moltres recalled the experience and felt it was much better than it had imagined.

The internal space was not cramped; even a large bird Pokémon like itself could stretch freely, and aside from the interior being a bit monotonous, it was acceptable.

Receiving Moltres's answer, Luo Mu's smile grew wider: "Higher-tier Poké Balls offer more comfortable environments; they can even simulate the living environment most comfortable for you. If you need it, we can swap the Poké Ball later."

Moltres shook its head lightly; for it, the Poké Ball's environment wasn't important, as Luo Mu never let it or other Pokémon stay inside the Poké Ball constantly anyway.

"Tang Tu still has hot rice waiting; go eat while it's warm."

Finally able to legitimately touch Moltres's feathers radiating warm breath, the feel was soft and delicate, like stroking a clump of high-quality fur; the contact between skin and feathers transmitted a cozy warmth, making one start to imagine how comfortable it would be to hug such a heat-emitting clump of feathers in the dead of winter.

Instinct told Moltres Luo Mu was thinking something rude, but since it had been captured and was essentially Luo Mu's bird now, it could only close one eye and pretend to know nothing.

Who could blame Moltres for being magnanimous?

Moltres flew off to eat at the rice bucket guarded by its big son; only then did Lei Si step forward, expression surprised, saying, "Isn't Moltres your Pokémon?"

Luo Mu replied instantly: "It just became my Pokémon."

"That's not what I meant," Lei Si shook his head, gripping Paul's hand tightly: "Just now, you actually commanded Moltres, such a proud legendary Pokémon, to battle with me; I find it very hard to believe you are merely a farm owner."

Moltres had been so cooperative with Luo Mu's commands that Lei Si thought Moltres had long been captured by Luo Mu, but he never expected Luo Mu to command an uncaptured Moltres in battle.

This was undoubtedly challenging the common sense he had formed over a long time.

Luo Mu looked at Lei Si without speaking; he remembered that Lei Si at this time should still be an ordinary trainer, not the future breeder, and for him, Pokémon bonds required capture.

That was why he was so shocked by the relationship between Luo Mu and Moltres.

After a while, Luo Mu finally spoke: "I am indeed not a pure farm owner; I was once a common trainer too. After achieving some success, I opened the farm."

"Some success..."

Lei Si didn't understand what Luo Mu's "some success" referred to.

At least, whether it was that Moltres or Dragonite, the pressure they gave him far surpassed that brought by the League Conference champion; Luo Mu's so-called "some success" must not be simple.

Having done what needed doing, although he lost terribly, Lei Si vaguely understood some principles and was already impatient to train for a while before challenging the Battle Frontier.

Lei Si proposed to take his leave: "Thank you for accepting my Tang Tu visit and challenge today; this challenge benefited me greatly, truly thank you very much!"

Lei Si bowed deeply to Luo Mu with Paul; in his eyes, Luo Mu was no different from a revered master guiding his path as a trainer.

Discovering his flaws, specially feeding him moves to help him break through his former self; this kindness he would never forget.

Luo Mu asked in surprise: "Leaving already? Won't you stay for a meal?"

Lei Si shook his head: "No, now I am already impatient to face my new self."

"I plan to train for a while then challenge the Kanto region's Battle Frontier."

"I see, then good luck." Luo Mu couldn't well detain him, after all he had only met Lei Si and Paul for the first time today; looking at Paul who was holding Turtwig and saying nothing, Luo Mu suddenly asked curiously: "Paul has already received his starter Pokémon; does he plan to travel and become a trainer?"

Paul nodded heavily, eyes full of longing: "Yes, I want to travel to other regions like my brother!"

Luo Mu saw longing for future travel in Paul's eyes; fortunately, this child hadn't become extreme because Lei Si had his head shaved by himself; he hoped Lei Si would have a different result when challenging Siebold later.

After bidding farewell to Luo Mu, Lei Si took Paul and left the farm.

The sky had darkened; on the way to the town inn for temporary rest, Lei Si suddenly spoke: "I plan to challenge the Battle Frontier after a few more days of special training; Paul, do you want to wait until I finish my challenge before traveling to Kanto?"

Paul hesitated for a moment, then nodded: "I want to watch my brother's battle before embarking on my journey."

"I see," Lei Si stroked his chin, muttering to himself, his voice so faint Paul didn't hear clearly, "Would you want to attend Grandma Ju Zi Academy?"

"What?"

"Nothing~"

After Lei Si and Paul left, Luo Mu specially found a time to announce to all the Pokémon in the farm that Moltres had officially joined the farm's big family.

The Pokémon's reactions varied; some were welcoming, some surprised, and some Pokémon inexplicably tightened their handkerchiefs.

Among them, the happiest Pokémon was undoubtedly Tang Tu.

Knowing Moltres would stay in the farm forever to accompany it, the puppy happily chewed up three pairs of Luo Mu's spare slippers in celebration, then received a beating of bamboo shoots with meat.

But these small setbacks had no effect on the innocent puppy; after running over to Roselia to act pitiful, Tang Tu was back to full health.

Moreover, what made it even happier was that a new batch of partners was soon coming to the farm, and Luo Mu had entrusted Tang Tu with the task of caring for these new partners.

Guarding beside the chicken coop built by the Machamp construction team in just one day, Tang Tu's tail was wagging like a propeller.

Luo Mu said that from now on, the chicks here and the eggs they lay would be protected by the farm security team member—him, Tang Tu!

On the other side, Luo Mu brought the construction team members to the warehouse built near the farming area, looking distressed and saying: "As you can see, because we just harvested a large quantity of berries, the warehouse is almost bursting."

(End of this chapter)