[{"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-60":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},2324077,4546,"Chapter 60","pokemon-the-reemployment-of-a-paldea-former-cham-chapter-60",60,"\u003Cp>After a moment of hesitation, Luo Mu dialed the number Mu Fei had given him during the faculty meeting, just to be safe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beep-beep-beep—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The call was answered quickly, and Mu Fei’s voice came through the speaker: “What can I do for you, Professor Luo?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo Mu organized his thoughts and said, “Regarding the message you just sent out to everyone—I’d like to ask, just to be sure...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That message?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mu Fei understood, chuckling softly: “It means exactly what it says. While Battle Studies can be taught theoretically in the classroom, the weather’s turned rather nasty. I’ve also heard from acquaintances that a typhoon is forming over the Paldea waters—soon, even theoretical classes may be canceled.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Even though you can ride Dragonite here, Orange Academy isn’t so heartless as to demand you come to campus in weather like this.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Stay home and rest until the typhoon passes. By the way, don’t worry—your salary will still be paid.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo Mu was momentarily speechless: “Uh...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Is Orange Academy really not a charity?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though he’d suddenly gained a day off, Luo Mu found himself unsure what to do.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The heavy rain meant he couldn’t go out to sow the farmland, but he’d been wise enough earlier to spend money installing basic drainage channels—otherwise, he’d have worried about crops drowning in standing water.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both the farmland and pasture were temporarily inactive; it seemed he’d just have to stay home and relax for a while.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After washing up, Luo Mu went to the living room first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fireplace blazed brightly; to escape the rain, Flareon had come inside, and CatDog curled up beside it, napping—with Luo Mu’s missing second slipper crushed beneath its head, apparently used as a pillow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He sighed helplessly. Seeing CatDog asleep so soundly, Luo Mu didn’t bother waking it just for the slipper—he was wearing his spare pair anyway.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under Flareon’s watchful gaze, Luo Mu stepped lightly to the fireplace and added another log.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he added the wood, Luo Mu stared at the orange-red flames streaked with gold, his mind wandering aimlessly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He remembered that in the Kanto and Johto regions, people revered Flareon’s flame as sacred fire—like at the grand events, the Quartz and Silver Conventions, where the sacred flame burned atop the arena’s torch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So what was this?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Using sacred fire for warmth?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Flareon’s gaze followed Luo Mu’s back, watching him crouch by the fireplace, eyes fixed on the flame it exhaled. For some reason, Flareon suddenly felt a chill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Flareon had the uneasy feeling that this human was thinking something disrespectful—but since it was now a guest under Luo Mu’s roof, it couldn’t voice its discomfort.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Flareon knew its injuries were fully healed; it could fly away from this farm at any moment. But when it considered how the clingy puppy sleeping beside it would react, it hesitated, unwilling to leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At least... at least wait until CatDog grows a bit older, then teach it a few moves—Flareon couldn’t bear to leave without ensuring its safety.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ending his aimless daydreaming, Luo Mu rose and stepped past Flareon toward the other side of the living room. Their eyes met briefly, neither feeling the need to speak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Flareon felt guilty, fearing Luo Mu might suddenly say it was free to go.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo Mu, meanwhile, assumed most legendary Pokémon were like Flareon—cold, distant, unapproachable—except that CatDog was its own hatchling, so their bond was naturally closer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If it wanted to stay on the farm because of CatDog, then let it stay. Even if its legendary status might bring trouble, Luo Mu wasn’t so weak he couldn’t protect a single Flareon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because of CatDog, both sides maintained an unspoken understanding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the other side of the living room, besides the Luxio, which lay on the floor dutifully watching over the Mailba it had rescued, the Wooper had also stayed indoors due to the storm and late hour.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aside from Pokémon without limbs that could only live in water, creatures like Wooper could rest on land.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luxio slept lightly—a habit shaped by its past before meeting Luo Mu. At the very sound of Luo Mu’s footsteps approaching, Luxio opened its eyes, alert and clear-headed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo Mu placed his hand gently on Luxio’s fur and said, “Thanks for checking on Mailba tonight.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luxio nodded slightly, emitting soft purring sounds, clearly enjoying the petting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the brightly lit living room, the crackling of burning wood contrasted sharply with the howling wind outside—the house truly offered a sense of safety against wind and rain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo Mu cherished this quiet moment. He picked up the Wooper, which had woken from Luxio’s movements, still half-asleep, and gazed at the peacefully sleeping Mailba. “Did you clean its body?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oom-lu-lu!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wooper instinctively nodded, then froze—its eyes darted sideways toward Luo Mu, worried he might think it had acted on its own initiative.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To Luo Mu, Mailba looked like an entirely different Pokémon compared to last night.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The small nest was scattered with charred feathers from the lightning strike; Mailba had transformed from a black, unrecognizable lump into a pitiful little bird, nearly all its feathers gone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Most of Mailba’s skin was now exposed, yet it showed no signs of distress—likely because, as an Ice-type, it naturally tolerated the cold well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo Mu turned his gaze back to Wooper and noticed its evasive eyes—he instantly understood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This clever little thing was overthinking again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Smiling warmly, Luo Mu gently stroked Wooper’s head and said, “Don’t worry—I won’t scold you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You did well. Given Mailba’s condition, using Bubble Beam to clean its body was correct—those damaged feathers would’ve only hindered new ones from growing.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wooper exhaled in relief, its demeanor brightening again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After soothing Wooper, Luo Mu couldn’t help but marvel at how caring for Pokémon’s emotions was itself a discipline. He left Wooper with Luxio and headed straight for the kitchen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before the kitchen door, Luo Mu heard the rhythmic sound of chopping. Remembering his instructions to Blaziken last night, he smiled and opened the door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blaziken wore a new apron with wave-like stripes, its battle-sharp eyes fixed unwaveringly on the cutting board. Its Flame Sword, once capable of piercing even Mega Gyarados, now expertly diced several carrots.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was the apron Luo Mu had specially chosen for it in Bottle City.\u003C\u002Fp>",1042,"2026-06-20T17:11:47.132Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","fe1b08700873dba6f47068b7d40da4d54de75408bdfebaa92939b6c903808447","pokemon-the-reemployment-of-a-paldea-former-cham-chapter-61","pokemon-the-reemployment-of-a-paldea-former-cham-chapter-59",695,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fpokemon-the-reemployment-of-a-paldea-former-cham-cover.jpg"]