[{"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-25":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},2324042,4546,"Chapter 25: New Farm Member 111","pokemon-the-reemployment-of-a-paldea-former-cham-chapter-25",25,"\u003Cp>“Puff?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Pupang tilted its head, confused. It knew Luo Mu had invited it, but what was a farm?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo Mu smiled and said, “A farm is a place where everyone lives, plays, and works together.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“On the farm, I guarantee you won’t face the dangers of the wild like today—you can grow safely and steadily. Of course, in return, you’ll need to contribute your strength to the farm’s development.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo Mu tried to explain both the benefits and the costs clearly—he wasn’t rich enough to do charity, and his original goal in seeking Grass-type Pokémon was for the farm’s future growth, so he naturally needed their labor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Monarch Snake could only care for ordinary crops; it couldn’t accelerate growth. If it could master the Grass Terrain move, this problem would vanish.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Bai Pupang and the others chose to join the farm, this remaining work would naturally fall to them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Pupang first glanced at Luo Mu, then at the Monarch Snake beside it—powerful enough to make it dare not meet its gaze, yet the one who had saved them. Thinking of the two sleeping Baby Cottons behind it, hesitation flickered in Bai Pupang’s eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though freedom brought it joy, the two Baby Cottons were constantly at risk of attack on this unfamiliar land. Could it accept trading some freedom for safety?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Pupang’s mind replayed the scene of this human descending like a god, commanding the Monarch Snake to drive off the Tanker Weasel, then the image of the poisoned, weak Baby Cottons, and now the peaceful, sleeping ones.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, a clear answer surfaced in its heart—and strangely, it felt no resistance to this answer at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whether from gratitude or for the safety of the Baby Cottons, it should accept this invitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With its decision made, Bai Pupang had no more hesitation or doubt. It gave a slight nod, entrusting itself and the Baby Cottons to Luo Mu’s care.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon receiving Bai Pupang’s answer, Luo Mu smiled, reached into his satchel, and pulled out three Poké Balls. Under Bai Pupang’s watchful gaze, he gently tapped each of the two Baby Cottons, capturing them inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Poké Ball buttons glowed red, trembling slightly three times, followed by a crisp *dong*—signifying the Baby Cottons were now bound to the Poké Balls.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then Luo Mu turned to Bai Pupang and raised the remaining Poké Ball.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Pupang blinked, obediently stepped forward, and touched the Poké Ball itself. Three shakes later, capture complete.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Even after experiencing it myself, capturing Pokémon still fills me with excitement,” Pape said, eyeing the three shrunken Poké Balls in Luo Mu’s hand. Then he noticed the mark on the balls and asked, “Luo Mu, what’s this little grass symbol on the Poké Balls?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo Mu paused as he put the Poké Balls back in his satchel and smiled. “Poké Balls with this mark belong to the farm—not to me personally as battle assets.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pape nodded, half-understanding, his face puzzled. Isn’t this still you who captured them?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Let’s go. It’s getting dark. Getting lost wouldn’t be good.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Luo Mu returned to the farm with Pape, night had fully blanketed the sky. The temperature had dropped noticeably from daytime, and the breeze brushing against the skin felt chilly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The farm, with almost no lighting, looked like a haunted wasteland from a horror film, sending a shiver down the spine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo Mu took out a newly bought, still-sealed blanket and draped it over Pape’s reddened nose. “This should keep you warm.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pape sniffed, carefully feeling the warmth of the blanket. For a moment, these small details made his eyes well up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo Mu didn’t notice Pape’s reaction. Instead, he tilted his head, wondering if he’d sounded too much like a parent just now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a while, Luo Mu glanced at the old wall clock and realized it was nearly nine p.m.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pape carried no phone or communication device, and Luo Mu’s own phone hung around Dragonite’s neck. By now, Aolin and Futu must be frantic from being unable to reach him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After thinking it over, Luo Mu decided to call on Gyarados to personally escort Pape home. The Monarch Snake had followed him all day and was now back in its nest—he couldn’t wake it again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo Mu told Pape, who stood still, “I’ll call Gyarados to take you home. It’s late—Dr. and the others must be worried. I’ll need to apologize to them.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pape’s expression froze. He panicked instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Didn’t he know his parents were at home?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Luo Mu took him back, his lie would be exposed. He didn’t want that at all!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before Pape could brainstorm a decent excuse, Luo Mu pushed open the door to call for Gyarados, who preferred sleeping outside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, an orange-yellow figure descended from the night sky, its rushing wind kicking up sand and dust that filled Luo Mu’s mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Remembering Pape was still there, Luo Mu swallowed his curse. When his eyes, blurred by sand, cleared, he glared at the culprit with bloodshot eyes and shouted, “Dragonite! How many times have I told you—look below before landing, and land like a lady!!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Bo-mu~”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dragonite looked at Luo Mu with innocent eyes, as if to say: it was just bad luck—you opened the door right as I landed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dragonite gently set down the large box it was carrying, then wrapped its arms around Luo Mu, hugging him tightly with a blissful expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After Dragonite’s full combo, any anger vanished. Especially its round, soft belly—just leaning against it felt like lying on the finest mattress, radiating pure healing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sanity +1 +1 +1 +1 +1.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo Mu felt all his fatigue vanish in that moment. When Dragonite finally released him, Luo Mu followed the light from inside the house to the box it brought back. Just seeing the logo on it made his heart ache.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silph Co.—a world-famous company headquartered in Goldenrod City, Johto. Many Pokémon-related items were manufactured and sold by them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Bo-mu~”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dragonite then handed Luo Mu the phone hanging from its neck, signaling him to check its contents.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Let me see…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo Mu took the phone. The screen was cracked, and the battery indicator in the upper-right corner showed barely any charge left. He quickly scrolled through the messages.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moments later, Luo Mu’s expression darkened visibly. He shouted toward the sky, “You damn Qishu!!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1065,"2026-06-20T17:11:47.132Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","46a787c01e3e55389a7b89f9327407d137549eabe98d34a6e26c1a095303b81e","pokemon-the-reemployment-of-a-paldea-former-cham-chapter-26","pokemon-the-reemployment-of-a-paldea-former-cham-chapter-24",695,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fpokemon-the-reemployment-of-a-paldea-former-cham-cover.jpg"]