Elf: Re-employment of retired champion of Padiya

Chapter 801 What do you mean by having confidence that it can evolve within three days?

"The incompetent Sticky Baby?"

Luo Mu frowned, instinctively feeling uncomfortable with this form of address.

inability?

It's just that the right cultivation method wasn't found.

There are no incompetent Pokémon, only useless trainers.

While this statement cannot be considered absolute, the principle is as follows.

Even Pikachu, which is as common as stray dogs on the street, has the potential to compete in world-class events.

Tanjiro, who was once despised and abandoned in Anaza Town, has now become the Azure Flame Blade Demon by his side.
Is the word "incompetent" merely an attempt to mask one's inadequacy, or does it truly imply a lack of ability?

A conclusion can only be drawn after Luo Mu personally goes to investigate.

“It seems you’re quite unhappy with this title.” Gang Shi said, noticing Luo Mu’s unusual expression.

"It's not just him who's unhappy, I'm very unhappy too!" Xi Pu said angrily, "The quality of your Kongo team is getting more and more inconsistent!"

If we were to categorize humanity's attitudes toward Pokémon in this era into factions...

Therefore, Yupu is undoubtedly a Pokémon-loving person.

It's no surprise that people scoff at this claim.

Gangshi had also heard about the Pearl Team manager's eccentric temperament from his subordinates, but instead of provoking her, he spread his hands and looked somewhat innocent.

"But that's just what they call each other in private. They've never called me that in front of the team leader. Even if I wanted to stop them, there's no way to do it."

Luo Mu knew Gang Shi's personality well and knew that he couldn't handle this kind of thing. Otherwise, given his decisive and ruthless way of doing things, he would have dealt with it with swift and decisive measures long ago.

Not to mention that even though the time between the Pokémon and the modern era may only be a hundred years or so, people in that era still had a wide variety of views on Pokémon.

No one can guarantee that they can stop others from gossiping in private.

Instead of getting bogged down in these trivial matters, let's take concrete actions to provide the answer.

Luo Mu then turned his gaze to Gang Shi, who vaguely resembled Sha Li, and asked directly, "You are the leader of the King Kong Team, so can you take me to their habitat?"

"Hey, you just rejected my invitation, how come you can still ask this question?"

Gangshi first showed a surprised expression, clicked his tongue, and then revealed a hearty smile.

"But I like this way of communicating. We can get straight to the point and save each other the precious time that the Great Lord Sinnoh has given to everyone!"

"So I'll answer you just as readily."

"—As the captain of the Kongo Team, I have approved your application to join!"

The room in Yupu was filled with various transparent containers, storing a large number of herbs.

After putting down her basket, she plopped down on her recliner and closed her eyes contentedly.

But even while enjoying himself, the old man didn't forget the other person in the room.

She slowly picked up the teacup beside her, took a sip of the long-cold tea, and asked, "Have you agreed on a departure time with him?"

"Hmm." Luo Mu nodded, picked up the medicine bottle casually placed on the table, and gently shook the liquid inside. "The time is accurate to the second, and they said it's okay to arrive early, but not late."

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Xi Pu's face showed a speechless expression.

She had vaguely heard about the leader of the Kongo team before, who was a person who was quite obsessed with time.

Now that I've heard Luo Mu say it, seeing is believing.

No wonder Zhu Bei always starts arguing whenever she sees the other person.

After all, compared to the strict demands on the time-consciousness of the diamond, Pearl prefers to freely experience the vast space bestowed by the Great Lord of Sinnoh.

The fake Sinnoh Grandmaster that those guys in Team Kong worship are just making a complete mess of things!
Xi Pu exhaled and stood up, slowly brewing tea.

For someone her age, hot tea is more comfortable.

I was just thirsty.

While brewing tea, Yuu said, "Since you've decided to go to the Kongo Team's territory first, let's postpone the agreed-upon trip to the peat plateau and the bear's arena until you return."

She paused, looked up, and said meaningfully, "But I'd better make this clear first: that girl Zhu Bei has even lent you her Divine Flute. I hope you won't disappoint her."

Luo Mu: "."

Even if Luo Mu were a fool, he could still understand the deeper meaning in Granny Xi Pu's words.

Not to mention he's not stupid at all.

Although she may not have meant it that way, it's a way of saying, "You'd better not be ungrateful and join the Kongo Squad."

Luo Mu wasn't surprised that Xi Pu would speak like that.

After all, Zhu Bei was the leader and captain of the Pearl Team, whom Xi Pu had personally approved and recognized. Although Xi Pu didn't seem very close to her and even pretended to be stubborn, she actually cared about her a lot.

"Don't worry, I never intended to join the Kongo Team anyway."

"It's just a trip to complete the test."

Since he had no ill feelings about it, Luo Mu directly dispelled Xi Pu's concerns.

Xi Pu stared at him for a while, then changed the subject.

"By the way, there's one more thing."

She put down the teapot, walked to a corner of the room, took out a bunch of things, and stuffed them in front of Luo Mu.

"Take this."

Luo Mu looked down and saw a bunch of things wrapped up like rice balls, along with several large mushrooms.

Before he could speak, Xi Pu spoke up again.

"That girl Zhubei should have demonstrated how to use this kind of thing to you, right?" Xi Pu turned her face away, looking completely unconcerned. "I happen to have a little bit left here, and it'll go bad if I leave it any longer. So, I'll give it to you to avoid wasting it."

"That's a Mochi Mushroom, and what's wrapped inside are the ingredients for Mochi Fantasy. By kneading them together like you're making rice balls, you can create 'Mushroom Puddings,' which are incredibly appealing to dragons and all sorts of monster-like Pokémon."

"Maybe it will help you quickly get along with that sticky creature?"

Although Xi Pu pretended not to care, Luo Mu could tell that the old woman was using her method to help him.

"Thank you then."

Luo Mu felt a warmth in his heart and accepted Xi Pu's kindness.

Although he could directly produce food that would make Shaymi drool, who knows, Sticky Baby might be interested in this kind of time-limited food?

After handing the two materials to Luo Mu, Grandma Xi Pu left and disappeared without a trace.

With some time still remaining before the agreed-upon time with Gangshi, Luo Mu began processing the raw materials on the spot.

He pinched out mushroom balls one by one, and Shemi, who was sleeping soundly on her back, was attracted by the aroma and staggered over.

"It smells so good, Mimi wants some too."

It vaguely conveyed its requests through telepathy.

"You're neither a monster nor a dragon, so anything edible can attract you, huh?"

Seeing its expression, Luo Mu, both amused and exasperated, handed it a prepared mushroom dumpling.

He had roughly looked at the ingredients of this thing, and it was mostly vegetarian food that wouldn't make him gain weight. Shemi wouldn't have a calorie surplus even if he ate one.

God knows why this thing is so attractive to Pokémon from dragon and monster groups.

With her mental power, King Lei Guan constructed a small knife that transformed from intangible to tangible, helping Luo Mu to dice the glutinous mushrooms and knead them into the ingredients of the enticement dough.

It gazed at the sticky rice mushrooms in its hand, which exuded a fresh mushroom aroma, and murmured to itself, "These sticky rice mushrooms are so fresh, they look like they were picked just two days ago."

Because of telepathy, Luo Mu also heard the Queen of the Brilliant Crown talking to herself.

He simply smiled and didn't say anything.

The glutinous mushrooms are fresh. Of course he knew that.

Just as he realized.

Xi Pu's words just now were merely a roundabout way of offering Luo Mu some help. Although this old woman is stubborn, she's actually a very good person.

Soon.

Luo Mu turned all the materials Xi Pu had given him into mushroom dumplings and stuffed them all into his satchel.

I also interacted with Baggogo, who was inside.

With ten minutes left until the agreed time with Gangshi, he quickened his pace and arrived at the outskirts of the wasteland base five minutes ahead of schedule.

As he expected, Gangshi was already waiting there.

Upon seeing Luo Mu arrive, Gang Shi didn't waste any words and directly beckoned Luo Mu over.

"You've arrived? Then let's go!"

Done.

Gangshi whistled.

A Pokémon with a completely grayish-white body, a thick white beard on its chest, and forked horns on its head that resemble eyes strode out.

—Still a specialty of Xicui, the horned deer.

It is also a descendant of the ten Pokémon that followed the hero in the Greenland region, and the first mount Pokémon that players obtain.

This Pokémon evolved from the Stuntornath of the Johto region, and its type changed from a single Normal type to a Normal/Psychic type.

Unfortunately, modern fright deer seem to have not developed their mental strength because they rarely live in harsh environments with many enemies.

Instead, most of them have lost the ability to evolve, or rather, they can no longer meet the conditions for evolution.

"To save time, I summoned it by playing the flute of the God of Closing in advance."

"The Deer's back is very broad; it can easily accommodate you, me, and your Pokémon. Let's not delay and set off for that wetland right away."

"On the way, I'll tell you about the information I just gathered about that Gooey Pokémon."

"Ah okay."

It's simply because Gangshi's planning is so well-organized.

By the time Luo Mu realized what was happening, he was already sitting on the back of the monstrous deer.

The horned deer has strong jumping and running abilities, but it doesn't move too bumpy.

Because Luo Mu did not intentionally let Calyrex dispel wild Pokémon.

Therefore, if it encounters an attack from a wild Pokémon on the road, it is usually the Fiend that takes matters into its own hands and gets through the danger.

—The two black beads on its horn base that resemble eyes can release spiritual power to form an invisible barrier, causing attacking predators to repeatedly hit the wall, which is very effective.

At this point, the stag will speed up and run away, leaving the stunned predator far behind.

Judging from its various performance characteristics, there's definitely a reason why it was chosen as a mount Pokémon.

On the way, Gangshi also shared some detailed information he had gathered about the Gooey Pokémon with Luo Mu.

When Luo Mu asked him why he was suddenly going to such lengths to help him,

Gangshi was silent for a few seconds, then smiled and said, "Perhaps it's because I see the potential in you to pass the test."

"Didn't you pass the test either?" Luo Mu asked with a puzzled look.

Ever since Granny Xi Pu explained to him about the Three Lakes God casting a wide net to distribute tests, he had thought of something.

Now that it's become so widely known, haven't Gangshi and Zhubei, as the leaders of the Kong Team and the Pearl Team respectively, also undergone the test?

"It's not that I failed, but that I deliberately avoided the area around the three lakes in order to avoid the test."

Gangshi shook his head and uttered a discouraging remark that didn't sound like something he would normally say.

"Avoid it?" Luo Mu frowned, instinctively sensing that there was something wrong with this.

“Yes, that’s it.” Gangshi chuckled self-deprecatingly. “Neither I nor that guy Zhubei dare to rashly accept the test, even though we know that if we pass the test, we might be able to meet the revered Sinnoh Grandmaster.”

"Oh, by the way, just so you know, don't believe the fake Sinnoh Grandmaster that the Pearl Team is talking about. It's just a waste of time."

While speaking, Gangshi didn't forget to give Luo Mu a piece of his mind.

In this respect, he is somewhat similar to his great-granddaughter Sha Li, whose great-great ...

Although Gangshi bluntly stated that he and Zhubei were both evading the test, he did not elaborate on why they were evading it.

Luo Mu knew that he didn't really want to talk about it, so he didn't bring it up frequently in a way that would annoy people.

The horned deer is very fast.

Although there were incidents along the way involving Grimmora and Snowbringer hiding in the shadows, who attempted to incite a riot because Calyrex rode a Pokémon other than them, Calyrex managed to suppress them.

After traveling for about two or three hours across the vast, verdant land, a sprawling wetland came into view.

Anyone who glances at this place will describe it as vibrant and full of life.

This wetland is crisscrossed by waterways, and the reeds ripple like green waves in the wind, making a rustling sound.

The scattered puddles reflect the drifting clouds and the sky, like countless mirrors fallen to earth.

Dragonflies gracefully skimmed across the lake, their six limbs creating ripples that startled a swarm of unruly frogs hiding beneath the water lily leaves.

Bubbling sounds occasionally rise from the depths of the swamp, carrying the unique scent of damp soil and humus, yet gently enveloped by the delicate fragrance of duckweed.

Several islands covered with lush trees float in the center of the lake like emerald trays, with hanging vines and vigorous tree roots intertwining to form natural arch bridges.

Sunlight filtered through the mist, forming hazy beams that illuminated the spiky crickets leaping through the forest and the weasel with its ring peeking out.

Whenever a gentle breeze blows, the entire wetland resounds with a trio of sounds: the surging of the lake water, the rustling of the plants, and the calls of the Pokémon, creating a primal and vibrant symphony.

"At this time of day, the leader of the Nianmei Dragon clan should be active in the nearby wetlands, searching for food."

"Let me look for it! It's right there!"

Gangshi flipped off the back of the horned deer and his sharp eyes locked onto his target in a few moments.

In a wetland where no other wild Pokémon dares to visit, and where the environment is clearly superior.

There was a group of freely moving Sticky Treasures, Sticky Beauties that looked like they were washing green, and a few Sticky Dragons that looked like they were washing green, staring at them.

However, Xi Cui Nian Mei Long, the leader mentioned by Xi Pu, did not show up.

"Just go straight there. It's bigger than the other Sticky Babies, even Sticky Beauty, and it doesn't have any friends. Sticky Babies that stay on the edge should be your target."

Gangshi nudged Luo Mu with his elbow, urging him on.

"Won't going straight past them alert them?" Luo Mu frowned slightly.

"No." Golem grinned and patted his chest to assure them, "They won't care at all. It doesn't matter whether it's a human or a wild Pokémon that gets close to that Goomy."

"In fact, they're quite happy about it."

Hearing what Gangshi said, Luo Mu frowned and searched the wetlands for traces of the Goo Pokémon that Ryaknom had left in his mind.

Although most wild Pokémon are rejected by their populations because of their color.

Just like their own Eevee twins, the Eevee sister was born weak and her color was different, which prevented them from receiving protection from the group.

But Luo Mu remembered that the sticky creature was not a different color, so was it really ostracized because it was called "incompetent"?

Just as Gorilla said.

Soon, Luo Mu spotted the Sticky Treasure, whose size was different from that of a normal dragon, at the edge of the active Sticky Dragon clan.

Luo Mu was stunned the moment he saw the sticky creature.

He pointed over there and asked Golem with some disbelief, "The incompetent Googlos that your people are talking about, is that the Googlos?"

Gangshi thought he was having second thoughts, so he could only encourage him, "Just give it a try. What if you succeed? If you don't, you can still gain experience and then try to participate in the other two trials given by the lake gods."

But what Luo Mu said next completely stunned Gang Shi.

Staring at the sticky creature, Luo Mu remained silent for a long time before slowly saying, "If you don't give me three days, I'm confident I can make it evolve."

Goshi: "?"

What do you mean you're confident you can evolve it within three days?!
(End of this chapter)