Chapter 69: Pokémon Suitable for a Farm

Elder Mo Si moved with remarkable agility, completely at odds with his gray-haired, aged appearance.

He led Luo Mu through the ranch with practiced ease, stopping at every Pokémon herd to enthusiastically introduce their characteristics.

"These Wooloo have very gentle and affectionate temperaments; they sustain themselves solely on water and sunlight to generate energy. As Grass-type Pokémon, they not only produce sheep milk for the ranch but also help the farm's crops grow."

Mo Si introduced them while pointing to the Wooloo grazing leisurely in a cluster nearby.

Luo Mu nodded in understanding and, with Mo Si's approval, approached the Wooloo.

Just as Mo Si had said, the Wooloo were gentle and affectionate; after sizing Luo Mu up with curious eyes and confirming he emitted no malice, several cute-looking Wooloo gathered around, rubbing their heads against him affectionately.

Mo Si chuckled happily: "I told you so, didn't I? Wooloo are Pokémon perfectly suited for raising on farms and ranches."

Luo Mu nodded in agreement with Mo Si's assessment, stroking a Wooloo's head while asking curiously, "So, how many League Coins do these Wooloo cost?"

Mo Si replied, "These Wooloo were personally raised and bred by me; they are healthy in constitution and gentle in temperament, so the price will be slightly higher..."

Luo Mu swallowed hard; he was indeed tempted by the Wooloo, and asked, "Just name your price."

Mo Si glanced at Luo Mu, smiling: "Honest pricing for young and old alike: 20,000 League Coins per head."

Luo Mu: "........."

My entire fortune amounts to only 30,000 League Coins, and you want to charge me 20,000 League Coins for a single Wooloo?

Although the Wooloo's inherent value certainly justified the 20,000 League Coin threshold—as Grass-type Pokémon capable of cultivating plants and producing sheep milk, with a diet consisting basically of pasture grass, water, and photosynthesis, they would recoup their cost easily.

Nevertheless, this price made Luo Mu hesitate; rather than spending money here at the ranch, it would be better for him to seize an opportunity to venture into the wild a few more times and selectively capture wild Wooloo and Skiddo.

Other farm and ranch owners lacked the capability to capture Pokémon in the wild, but for Luo Mu, this was instead something easily accomplished.

After laughing awkwardly twice, Luo Mu changed the subject: "Let me look at some other Pokémon..."

Old and cunning, Mo Si did not expose Luo Mu's pretense, simply leading the way ahead.

At the same time, Mo Si guessed internally that Luo Mu's farm must be just starting out; otherwise, he wouldn't be unable to afford even the funds to purchase a Wooloo.

Having learned the price of Wooloo, Luo Mu realized that Pokémon capable of producing abundant by-products, such as Wooloo, Da Nai Guan, and Nacli, would command high prices.

Apart from Da Nai Guan, which were nearly impossible to find in the Paldea wilderness, Pokémon like Wooloo and Nacli could be fully captured in the wild.

Therefore, Luo Mu adjusted his targets, looking instead at Pokémon with scattered wild distributions and prices that wouldn't be too high.

"These Fidough can not only guard the farm but also produce a high-quality yeast, which is very helpful for cooking."

"Furthermore, their evolved form, Dachsbun, can promote wheat growth through the charming aroma emanating from their bodies; it is said that wheat grains produced under the influence of a Dachsbun's scent can be ground into premium flour."

"As for the price... 2,000 League Coins per head."

"This is a Smoliv; its evolved form, Dolliv, can produce high-quality olive oil... 2,500 League Coins per head."

Mo Si introduced nearly ten different kinds of Pokémon to Luo Mu in total, including Smoliv that produce olive oil, Fidough that make yeast, Combee that collect nectar, Woobat that gather berries using ultrasonic waves, Nacli that produce salt with special effects, and so on...

Based on the prices, Luo Mu already had several suitable Pokémon in mind.

Arriving at another room, Mo Si opened the door, revealing the scene within.

The room was not large, only about ten-plus square meters, filled with cabinets.

Inside the cabinets were arranged various cute bowls and plates of different shapes; Luo Mu glanced at Mo Si somewhat puzzledly—were there any Pokémon in here?

Or was Mo Si preparing to invite him for lunch?

Mo Si smiled without speaking, walked straight to a cabinet, opened its door, took out a round bowl decorated with strawberry ornaments, and handed it to Luo Mu.

Luo Mu took the round bowl, suddenly feeling something extra in the air; sniffing his nose, he murmured, "So fragrant..."

Shifting his gaze into the bowl, a substance resembling cream lay softly inside; Luo Mu leaned closer, confirming the scent came from this cream, and moreover... this cream could move!

A flash of insight struck Luo Mu, and he recalled the name of the object—no, the Pokémon—in the bowl, exclaiming softly in surprise: "It's a Milcery!"

Milcery, a Fairy-type Pokémon from the Galar region, composed entirely of fresh cream; its evolved form, Shuang Nai Xian, is renowned for producing rich cream that fills people with happiness when eaten.

"I thought this one might stump you." Mo Si stroked his chin, admiringly: "As expected of a teacher; no matter which Pokémon I introduce to you, you act as though you already know it. So young, yet your knowledge is so profound!"

Luo Mu replied modestly, "You flatter me; this Milcery is also..."

As if knowing the question Luo Mu wanted to ask, Mo Si said, "Correct, this child is also a Pokémon for sale, priced at... 3,000 League Coins."

"This is where desserts are stored; occasionally, Milcery will spontaneously manifest amidst the sweet aroma, which is quite miraculous. Currently, this Milcery is the only one on the ranch."

The only one... really?

Luo Mu blinked, looking at the adorable Milcery in the round bowl in his hand, already having his answer in his heart.

A Milcery's evolved form, Shuang Nai Xian, can produce sweet and delicious cream; with its help, he could make delightful desserts to boost the happiness index of the Pokémon on his farm. At 3,000 per head, the price wasn't expensive and was entirely acceptable.

Thinking thus, Luo Mu paused briefly, then quickly made his decision: "I'd like to select one Smoliv, one Fidough, one Mudbray, and this Milcery, purchasing them all together."

Luo Mu had calculated: a Fidough at 2,000 League Coins, a Smoliv at 2,500 League Coins, a Mudbray at 2,400 League Coins, and a Milcery at 3,000 League Coins totaled only 9,900 League Coins, leaving him with 20,000 League Coins to maintain his standard of living.

As for Pokémon like Wooloo, Mareep, or Flaaffy, those could be captured in the Paldea wilderness, the Johto region, or the Galar region.