Elf: Re-employment of retired champion of Padiya

Chapter 772 Sky Shamy!

Luo Mu didn't hold back either.

With a frank and open gaze, he asked his question.

Rika covered her mouth and chuckled upon hearing this, the sleeves of her kimono swaying gently with her movements. "It's not really a secret. I love making perfumes, and I also use perfume on myself."

"So the two children were probably attracted by the young woman's perfume."

As she spoke, she gently stroked the smooth carapace of the Talebages, her fingertips gleaming like pearls in the sunlight.

Rika thought for a moment, and then seemed to have made a decision.

She carefully lifted a corner of the sleeve of her kimono, her ear tips slightly red, and extended it forward. The silk fabric trembled gently in the breeze, and the delicate embroidery on the cuffs was faintly visible.

"Um... if you don't mind, you can try to distinguish it this way."

For someone with a very conservative personality like her, this action was quite daring. Her fingertips trembled slightly, but she still persisted in the position.

However, it's easier to explain through actions than through words.

Lijia pursed her lips, her eyes filled with a mixture of shyness and determination.

The complexity of smells cannot be simply summarized in words.

Just like the customers who come to her perfume shop to try the fragrances, they all have to distinguish the scents with their own sense of smell before they can equate the perfume with a certain fragrance type.

Luo Mu could probably understand what Li Jia meant.

When it comes to the scent of perfume, compared to Pokémon with their highly developed sense of smell, humans can only smell it within a certain range.

He cleared his throat, trying to hide his embarrassment.

".Ahem."

After clearing his throat, he openly and honestly, while maintaining a certain social distance, discerned the perfume scent emanating from Rika's sleeves.

The taste is very peculiar; if I had to describe it—

Luo Mu asked uncertainly, "Is it a sweet scent?"

Luo Mu frowned slightly, as if trying to recall a familiar taste.

“Yes, but not entirely.” Rika withdrew her hand and nodded gently, her kimono sleeves cascading down like flowing water.

She placed her hands together in front of her, paused briefly, and then said, "The Sweet Scent move and the Sweet Sweet which has a similar effect both have the effect of attracting wild Pokémon to gather."

"However, the smell is too strong and the effect is too obvious, so it is obviously not suitable for direct use on people."

As she spoke, her fingertips unconsciously traced the pattern on her cuffs.

"Mr. Luo Mu, do you know the Pokémon Chikorita?"

Lijia gently stroked the "grass" on Shemi's back, her fingertips sinking into the soft fur, and then blinked.

“I know.” Luo Mu nodded slightly, pretending to recall, “It’s one of the three beginner Pokémon recommended by the Johto League, suitable for novice trainers in the Johto region to start their journey.”

"When I was in the Quartz Plateau, I was in the underground plant research institute there, and I saw geraniums that were specially cultivated there to optimize the environment."

"Oh my, have you been there before?"

Lijia pressed her fingertips together, a hint of surprise on her face.

"I occasionally receive missions from the Alliance to go there," she said, lowering her voice slightly, with a hint of mystery.

Luo Mu roughly knew what the "mission" Li Jia was talking about was, but seeing that she didn't go into detail, she was probably intentionally keeping it a secret.

He nodded knowingly and didn't ask any further questions.

After all, the effects of the gold and silver series berries are truly incredible, and they can be considered a major secret of the Kanto Alliance.

I wondered what Rika's reaction would be if she saw those fruit trees planted near the secret seasoning field later.

Luo Mu tacitly refrained from bringing it up, instead making a listening gesture and waiting for Lijia to continue explaining the scent on her that attracted Baggogo and Shemi.

"Since Mr. Luo Mu knows, then it's much easier for me to explain."

"Simply put, this perfume is inspired by and based on a sweet scent, then neutralized by the refreshing notes of the geranium family that can effectively calm emotions, and finally by adding a few more fragrances to create balance."

Lijia said with a smile, her fingers tracing elegant arcs in the air, as if she were describing a perfume formula.

"In the end, I obtained the perfume that the young woman wore, which could effectively attract grass-type Pokémon and even most other Pokémon, gaining their first impression and making them willing to get close to her."

Her voice carried an undisguised pride.

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Luo Mu remained silent for several seconds before his gaze fell on Shemi, who seemed drunk and rolling around at Lijia's feet with a blissful expression, behaving completely out of character.

The little pig was lying on its back with its belly up, its four short legs kicking wildly in the air. It was a sight that was hard to look at.

In his mind—

The words "catnip" immediately came to mind, and this metaphor made him smile.

However, this "catnip" may work on most Pokémon, rather than just felines.

Come to think of it, the humans in this world seem to be a kind of Pokémon... Wait, let's not think about that anymore, this is a children's channel.

He shook his head, banishing the strange thought from his mind.

After figuring out the source of the scent on Lijia that attracted Shemi and the others, Luo Mu naturally brought it up, asking Lijia if there was such perfume in the gift box she gave him.

Lijia's answer was also very straightforward.

"No, we don't sell this perfume to the public. However, if Mr. Luo Mu wants some, I can send some to you after I return to Yuhong City."

"Haha, then I'll trouble you."

Luo Mu laughed heartily; if he could get his hands on it, he would naturally want that perfume.

If you encounter a Pokémon that you want to abduct—or rather, adopt instead of buying—you could cleverly spray some of that perfume on yourself, which would increase your chances of adoption without even realizing it.

Even if we take a step back and consider the worst-case scenario, it's also possible in everyday life.
Just as Luo Mu was imagining how to use the perfume.

Lijia, who was patting Talebagos' head for a while and rubbing Shemi's belly for a while, seemed to have discovered something and let out a soft "hmm".

"Hey, on this child's flowers..."

Lijia gently stroked the flower on Shemi's cheek, her fingertips lightly parting the petals, a thoughtful look flashing in her eyes.

Sunlight filters through the petals, casting dappled shadows on the ground.

She hadn't noticed it when it was further away.

But now, upon closer inspection, one can discover that the pink petals are speckled with dark purple pigment, which spreads across the petals like ink.

These colors don't look like the colors that would appear on a flower.

Lijia frowned slightly; her professional expertise in this area immediately alerted her to the anomaly.

Lijia cast a questioning glance at Luo Mu, her eyes filled with inquiry and a hint of worry.

Luo Mu was still thinking about how to briefly explain Shemi's abilities and its current situation to Lijia.

Suddenly, perhaps it was Arceus who gave him this inspiration.

Luo Mu's gaze unconsciously drifted towards the direction where Xie Mi was in Li Jia's arms.

The sunlight shone on Shemi, giving it a golden edge, and the mass of fat that had been squeezed in Lijia's arms was trembling at a very low frequency.

This subtle movement was almost imperceptible, but Luo Mu was too familiar with it.

Luo Mu was stunned for a second, then his expression changed drastically.

His pupils suddenly contracted; his body reacted before his consciousness could process them.

Buho!

Judging from this pig's reaction, it's clearly about to explode anywhere!

Amidst Lijia's surprised and shocked expression, Luo Mu stepped forward and snatched Shemi from her arms without a word.

His movements were quick and urgent, yet he was careful not to hurt Shami.

Then Luo Mu called out to Hua Liao Huanhuan, whose expression had also become one of alarm, "I'm counting on you for those two!"

His voice rose slightly with nervousness. The "they" Luo Mu was referring to were naturally the dazed Lijia and the not-so-"swift" Talebagos.

"Ring ring!"

The flower therapist nodded repeatedly, the flowers on her head swaying gently from the vigorous movement.

Immediately afterwards, two vines shot out and wrapped around Lijia's waist, while simultaneously entangling Talebages.

next moment.

Hua Liao Huan Huan's petite body unleashed unimaginable power, pulling Li Jia and Talebagos away from the spot amidst Li Jia's somewhat panicked exclamation.

Don't doubt it.

Go to Orange Academy and ask Nemo and the other teachers about the strength of their rattan whips used in flower therapy. They will definitely give it a very high rating.

Even Babu, Nemo's ace, grew up under the vine whip of Flower Therapy Ring.

Seeing that they had gone some distance away, Luo Mu breathed a sigh of relief, but his gaze then fell on the flower field beside him.

The blooming Gracidia flowers swayed gently in the breeze, emitting a faint fragrance.

Judging from Shamy's expression, he's probably going to explode everywhere again.

Perhaps it's because the accumulated toxins have gradually decreased, but Shemi has gone from being completely unable to control the timing and duration of the explosions to now being able to endure them by forcefully tightening her fat, even though she can't control the timing of the explosions.

However, patience has its limits.

Its body was taut at that moment, like an overinflated balloon.

The increasingly rapid frequency of the "flesh waves" trembling on Shemi's body gave some clues.

Let's not even talk about the explosive power of the Shemi bomb, which could destroy furniture.

Even the toxic gas that briefly leaked out during the explosion and was subsequently purified will likely have an irreparable impact on the Gracidia flower field, which is meticulously cared for by Hua Liao Huan Huan.

Luo Mu's gaze swept over the delicate flowers, and he secretly made calculations in his mind.

We must get Shemi away from this area.

However, relying on his own speed, he wouldn't have enough time to run away, let alone even if he did, he certainly wouldn't have enough time to retreat and would most likely be caught in the blast radius.

His brain raced as he searched for a solution.

After a very brief moment of thought, Luo Mu unhesitatingly chose to raise his arms and exert force through his muscles—

Then he used Shemi as a "high-arcing ball" and threw her high into the sky.

Shemi's round body drew a perfect parabola in the air.

next second.

Unable to contain himself any longer in weightlessness, Shaymi completely let loose.

Its limbs were outstretched, and its expression became unusually relaxed.

It's like being constipated for several days and finally experiencing that indescribable feeling.

Mimi, I'm about to explode!

First, a large amount of toxic gas was spewed out from Shemi's body as he thought this, gathering into a cloud of black mist.

The swirling mist looked particularly eerie in the sunlight.

Immediately afterwards, a blinding light shone from the center of the black mist, then transformed into a bright flash and exploded with a thunderous roar.

The explosion illuminated the entire sky.

The surrounding land shuddered violently from the impact of the explosion.

At the same time, the shockwave from the explosion created a whirlwind that briefly struck the ground.

Dust and petals were swirled into the sky, forming a small petal field.

Luo Mu was, after all, just an ordinary farmer with no strength to even kill a chicken. Although he paid attention to exercising, his strength was limited, and he was destined not to be able to throw Shemi too high.

This also affected a small portion of Gracidia, as the whirlwind that swept through the flower fields carried petals into the sky.

"That is."

After a brief moment of panic, Lijia quickly regained her composure and gazed at the sky, murmuring softly to herself.

To be honest, she still doesn't understand why Luo Mu reacted so strongly just now, or why Xie Mi suddenly "exploded".

But rather than pondering these things, as if realizing something, Rika's expression changed.

"not good!"

After exclaiming in surprise, Rika instinctively reached for the Poké Ball.

Shemiko is still in heaven!

Although the force of the explosion not only briefly suspended it in the air, it also pushed it to a higher place.

But that's the downside.

Based on the plump feel of Shami when Lijia touched it, it definitely couldn't fly.

Even a Pokémon would be in trouble if it fell from that height!
In this situation, instead of panicking and screaming, Lijia began to try to solve the problem through practical actions.

This further highlights that she is not just a "pretty face".

but.

How could Luo Mu, who personally threw Shemi into the sky, not have considered the problems that Lijia had taken into account?
From the very beginning, he had already made plans for what would happen next. As soon as Lijia stood firm and Talebagos was pulled over, he gave Hua Liaohuan a wink.

As a veteran Pokémon on the farm, Flora's understanding with Lawrence is naturally sufficient for it to understand Lawrence's meaning.

After the "Seed Flash" explosion ends.

Before Rika could even pull out her Poké Ball, Flower Therapy Ring immediately untied the vines that were wrapped around Rika's waist and Talebagos' body to stabilize them during the impact.

He then unleashed the "Vine Whip" technique towards the sky, preparing to catch Shaymi as he fell freely after the explosion.

However, another unexpected event occurred at this time.

In the sky, Shemi, who was free-falling due to gravity, suddenly burst into a dazzling golden light.

The sudden appearance of the light even slowed down the vine whip of Hua Liao Huan Huan for a moment.

Luo Mu, on the other hand, stared at the petals and the entire flower of Gracidia, which were not particularly conspicuous in the golden light.

A hint of surprise appeared in his eyes.

In this situation, could it be that...
Luo Mu's conjecture was soon confirmed.

Then, Shemi, the source of the golden light, began to undergo a tremendous change.

As the source of the golden light began to change dramatically, the light, like a living cocoon, enveloped the transforming Shaymi.

Its plump body, like clay, began to elongate in the light, its outline gradually lengthening, and its form undergoing an astonishing change.

A moment later, the light faded.

Above them, a Pokémon resembling a small dog, flying with the help of tiny white wings on either side of its eyes, stood.

Its posture is elegant and light, completely different from its previous appearance.

A gentle breeze swept by, causing the bright red scarf wrapped around its neck, resembling flower petals, to flutter in the wind, as beautiful as real flower petals.

"Eh--?"

"It's flying?"

Lijia could no longer hide her fluctuating emotions and covered her mouth in surprise.

At the same time, a loud and cheerful voice rang in her and Luo Mu's minds.

"Hahaha—Mimi, I've finally turned back!"

"Tremble, you fragile humans!"

"Don't even think about oppressing Mimi again!"

(End of this chapter)