[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-pokemon-the-reemployment-of-a-paldea-former-cham":3,"chapter-pokemon-the-reemployment-of-a-paldea-former-cham-pokemon-the-reemployment-of-a-paldea-former-cham-chapter-23":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Pokemon: The Reemployment of a Paldea Former Champion",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},2324040,4546,"Chapter 23","pokemon-the-reemployment-of-a-paldea-former-cham-chapter-23",23,"\u003Cp>Luo Mu said: “Kingdra.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kingdra nodded slightly; a vine whip emerged from its collar, instantly snatching a small white object from the air and returning it to Luo Mu’s hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo Mu carefully pinched the tiny white object between his fingers, feeling its uniquely fluffy, soft texture, his eyes glinting with delight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His original target had been Miniflora, Ridey Sheep, Spicy Girl, Land Jelly, or Tropical Dragon—Grass-type Pokémon with fixed distribution locations in Paldea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unexpectedly, stepping outside brought a lucky surprise: the owner of these mysterious white cotton strands drifting through the air was perfect for a farm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And it was also the flagship Pokémon of the popular online “Alo Farm.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Pokémon from Galar are rare in Paldea.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo Mu smiled, patted Pappa on the shoulder to signal him and Mastiff Father to follow, then led Kingdra toward the direction the cotton was drifting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, they entered a vast grassland.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dense grass, about knee-high, covered the ground; occasionally, small Trumbeak or Skwovet skimmed low overhead, while distant red figures resembling musicians emitted sharp cries.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Following Trumbeak sometimes leads to the location of the Queen Bee, granting sweet honey—normally Luo Mu would have pursued them, but he had more urgent business; he turned his gaze back to the grassland, quickly locking onto his target.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There, two tiny Pokémon with five-petaled yellow flowers and five red, hair-like sepals were happily basking in sunlight, playing and tumbling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Behind them, a White Fluff with a large ball of cotton piled atop its head and a yellow cloak smiled warmly as it watched over the two little ones.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pappa was about to speak, but Luo Mu stopped him, pressing a finger to his lips and gesturing silently for Pappa to lower his voice and avoid scaring off White Fluff and the others.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pappa nodded urgently, clutching his tail and shaking it wildly; the excited Mastiff Father whispered: “Brother Luo Mu, what Pokémon are those?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pappa had never seen such a Pokémon in his life; his curiosity was already soaring.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo Mu kept his eyes fixed on the three Pokémon and whispered: “The two smaller ones, flower-like, are Baby Cotton; the one watching over them is White Fluff. Both are from Galar.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“They’re nearly nonexistent in Paldea. Meeting them here means the Goddess of Luck has favored us.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pappa nodded in understanding—Galar, he’d never been there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing “Goddess,” Kingdra instantly stiffened, its tail flicking irritably.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Goddess!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Where is the Goddess?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Come out and fight! (▼ Min ▼#)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Kingdra indiscriminately radiated its jealous fury, Pappa let out a stifled cry: “They’ve flown away!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A rustling sound rose across the calm grassland; a strong wind swept through. The two Baby Cotton let out excited cries, carried off by the breeze, spinning in circles as they sang a cheerful tune.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>White Fluff, as if unbound by gravity, rose into the air—its much larger body carried by the wind, closely trailing the two Baby Cotton.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pappa marveled: “So amazing! How did White Fluff fly like that?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because as the evolved form of Baby Cotton, White Fluff’s height and weight changed little; only its head, crowned with extremely light cotton, made it appear heavier—it could still be carried by the wind like Baby Cotton.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo Mu had no time to explain this to Pappa; he rose swiftly, ignoring the numbness in his legs from crouching in the grass, and whispered: “Let’s chase!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Huh? Oh!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pappa stared, dumbfounded, as Luo Mu and Kingdra shot forward like arrows—by the time he blinked, they were already far ahead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Forgetting his shock, Pappa let go of his arms and sprinted after Luo Mu and Kingdra’s retreating figures; the excited Mastiff Father stayed close beside him, faithfully guarding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the chase, Pappa leaned on his knees, gasping heavily, feeling as if his heart might burst.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo Mu slowly steadied his racing heartbeat and laughed: “You’re weak, kid. You’re already exhausted from running such a short distance.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pappa bristled: “Brother Luo Mu… you’re not exactly in great shape either—you lost White Fluff and the others! How can you say that?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo Mu’s face flushed; he insisted: “It’s different! Who knew a sudden gale would blow just as they floated into this forest? We lost them due to two uncontrollable forces.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only now did Pappa have a chance to observe his surroundings: towering trees filled his vision, dense obstacles and complex terrain made losing them unsurprising.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After catching his breath, Pappa blinked and asked: “So what now? Was all this for nothing?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo Mu crossed his arms, thought for a moment, and sighed: “Let’s search nearby. The wind’s stopped now; with their speed, they can’t have gone far.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But if we still can’t find them in an hour, we’ll head back. Night’s coming—outdoors at night are easy to get lost in.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pappa nodded vaguely—he had no real sense of danger in the wild at night.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo Mu did not split up with Pappa to expand their search area and efficiency; they were in the wild, and any accident could happen unexpectedly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pappa was not yet the future Pappa-senpai—he still lacked many crucial experiences and awareness when facing danger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Pappa’s senior and future teacher, Luo Mu felt responsible for protecting him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though this lowered efficiency, it at least prevented accidents.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For the next half-hour, the two searched with Mastiff Father and Kingdra, but found nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking up at the sky turning dim gold, Luo Mu knew it was time to leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fate simply wasn’t with them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo Mu smiled helplessly, turned to Pappa, and said: “Let’s go. We should head back.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pappa nodded and fell in step behind Luo Mu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Gaaak!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kingdra suddenly lifted its head, its crimson eyes fixed on the distant forest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You sensed their presence?” Luo Mu paused, turning to Kingdra.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kingdra nodded, its deep gaze unwaveringly locked on that direction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Besides the three Grass-type Pokémon’s auras, it also detected a foreign aura—very likely not a companion of White Fluff and the others…\u003C\u002Fp>",990,"2026-06-20T17:11:47.132Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","c0300d213b05327d32b44c88794661d53b8585cd3e058828562a83a8636799c1","pokemon-the-reemployment-of-a-paldea-former-cham-chapter-24","pokemon-the-reemployment-of-a-paldea-former-cham-chapter-22",695,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fpokemon-the-reemployment-of-a-paldea-former-cham-cover.jpg"]