Pokémon: Starting as a Farmer Instead of a Trainer

Chapter 284 Meloetta's Family? I'm the Family! (Seeking Monthly Tickets)

Upon learning from Shali that the Rockets had been completely wiped out and captured this morning, Mingyou stood there, looking as if he hadn't woken up yet.

What's going on?

The Rockets had dozens of players, and they were not far from them last night, but Xiao Zhao and I had no idea. Was it because the Rockets were being kind? Or were they out on a team-building trip? That's why they didn't cause them any trouble?

However, upon hearing that the Rockets had appeared, Meloetta still leaned closer to Mingyou out of fear.

At this moment, Sha Li picked up her camera, took out a photo, and handed it to Ming You: "The scene is cordoned off. I secretly went in and took this photo using my connection with Sister Zhu Lan. I don't know if you recognize this person."

"Um?"

Xiao Zhao and Ponpo, who hadn't yet realized the seriousness of the situation, curiously approached Mingyou to check.

Sally continued, "The victim was Lance, an internationally wanted criminal and a high-ranking member of Team Rocket. Several years ago, he used violence to poach Slowpoke tails in the Johto region, causing the deaths of dozens of Slowpokes. He was a very vicious villain!"

"Hmm!?"

Hearing this, Ponpo was startled. Was this guy who was paying her for running errands really that scary?

Xiao Zhao frowned slightly and clenched her fists. She could not tolerate what this person had done.

Mingyou, who had been in contact with Team Rocket many times, didn't show much expression. He was simply curious that the headquarters officers had come in person, presumably to carry out a mission.

So what exactly is it?

"Hmm..."

Seeing that everyone had started discussing this topic, Ponpo took two steps forward, came to the middle, and honestly confessed that he had soloed the Rockets team last night.

"what?"

After hearing the explanation, everyone and the Pokémon present were dumbfounded. Team Rocket's elite team had been silently killed by Ponpo, who was just passing by like a bug.

Ponpo team members, are you awake?

Sha Li was somewhat skeptical, as she was a photographer and had a lot of experience in the news industry.

Therefore, she was very clear about the terrifying nature of these ruthless international fugitives from Team Rocket, but this outcome... this is probably a setting that is easily used in fantasy novels, right?

Unlike her reaction, Mingyou anxiously crouched down, grabbed Pengpeng, and asked in a worried tone, "Are you alright?!"

"Mmm~"

No, the Rockets are too bad.

Upon receiving the answer, Mingyou breathed a slight sigh of relief, but her tone immediately turned stern as she shouted, "Why didn't you tell me about this last night! Team Rocket is a million times more dangerous than Momotaros, do you know that?! They've captured and sold more Pokémon than you've ever seen. Aren't you afraid they'll capture you? What will we do then?!"

"Hmm..."

Ponpo lowered her head, a hint of grievance flashing across her face. This was the first time Mingyou had ever been angry with her.

Seeing the scene before them, everyone fell silent, unsure of how to react. Xiao Zhao pulled Mingyou up, looked at him reproachfully, patted his shoulder, and indicated that it was about time.

Then she knelt down, gently hugged Pengpeng, and comforted her, "Don't worry, Mingyou is just very worried about your safety. If there's anything you're not comfortable talking about, just tell me."

"Hmm..."

"Sweetie, tell your sister, how did you know those people were from Team Rocket? Did you overhear something, which is why you decided to act secretly?"

"Hmm..."

Ponpo nodded gently and told her everything she had heard in the grove.

As Xiaozhao listened, his expression grew increasingly serious. When he heard about Team Rocket's other mission besides capturing Meloetta, his pupils contracted, and he quickly looked up at Mingyou beside him.

"Are you treating me like prey too...?"

Mingyou frowned slightly. This was something he had expected, but he hadn't expected it to happen so quickly. Team Rocket's ability to act was indeed very strong.

Upon hearing this, Xiao Guang, looking worried, said, "Let's go call the police..."

"No need for that. They'll definitely come looking for me after they're done interrogating me. As for Meloetta, didn't the Rockets split up last night to look for it too? Didn't they find it?"

Mingyou looked at Meloetta with some confusion, and the other party was also full of doubt. It had not encountered anything, but Team Rocket did have a way to find it. Could it have been taken care of by Ponpo?

"That's probably how it is."

Xiao Zhao also felt that this was the only possibility: Ponpo doesn't recognize people and will attack anyone who is from Team Rocket. It's impossible for her to ask what mission the other party is responsible for.

This incident so early in the morning dampened the lingering excitement of last night's celebration. Mingyou returned the photos to Shali and asked, "Sister Shali, does anyone else know that we're staying here?"

"Only the people in the villa know about this, but you don't mind if I report this to Sister Zhulan, do you? You've caused a lot of trouble, so it's better to let her handle it."

"No problem, thank you for your help. By the way, when is Sister Zhulan coming back?"

"It should be next week, but let's go eat first. Anyway, the Rockets team that was targeting you has been completely wiped out, and they won't be coming back anytime soon."

"Um."

Everyone set off for the restaurant together, but Mingyou didn't follow. Instead, she took Ponpo to the backyard of the villa, and Meloetta noticed and followed.

Upon arriving in the backyard, Mingyou immediately apologized to Pengpeng for her earlier outburst, explaining that Pengpeng simply didn't want to disturb her date.

"I'm sorry... I shouldn't have said that to you just now. I was just really in a hurry. Don't take it to heart."

"Mmm~"

Ponpo gently shook its head. It knew that the other party was worried about it. The problem mainly lay with itself, and Mingyou was not at fault at all!

Seeing its serious expression, Mingyou sighed and reached out to pat its head: "Don't always learn my flaws. Taking on everything yourself isn't a good thing."

"Mmm!"

But Ponpo thinks that's an advantage!

Seeing that they seemed to be arguing again, Meloetta flew forward and landed on Ponpo. She also looked at Mingyou, like a little girl who had made a mistake, telling her not to be angry with Ponpo and to blame herself if anyone was wrong.

Seeing this, Mingyou was slightly taken aback, then couldn't help but laugh out loud, gently picking Meloetta up: "I'm not angry, and why would I blame you?"

"Melo?"

"To be honest, all three of us are responsible for what happened last night! So we should all be punished together!"

Mingyou suddenly changed the subject. He could see that the two little ones felt guilty about the matter, so he decided to keep it simple and continued, "As punishment, let's go train with Snivy and the others later and make up for all the time we rested yesterday!"

"Mmm!"

"Melo!"

Sure enough, upon hearing this, Ponpo and Meloetta became more motivated, and all the complicated emotions they had just felt vanished completely.

Not far away, Xiao Zhao was hiding behind the door, secretly observing the situation. Only after seeing this scene did she smile, nod slightly, and turn away with satisfaction.

And so, the villa returned to its daily routine of training for the youth cup, and no one mentioned the Rockets again. However, this incident made everyone more vigilant.

To prevent any problems from occurring at the manor, Mingyou even contacted the Queen of the Buds and asked her to tell Heyue and the others to be on alert for any strangers appearing around the manor during this period of time.

At the same time, they commissioned some Flying-type Pokémon living in the manor to keep watch in Greentown for a period of time, and to report immediately if any suspicious persons appeared.

Three days passed quickly, and Shali received a message from Zhulan that she would be returning the day after tomorrow at noon. This made Xiaozhao very excited, as she would finally be able to meet the champion whom Mingyou admired so much.

However, before that, the final exams at Blueberry Academy will all be over this morning, followed by summer vacation. Danyu and Wuli said they would come over here after packing their luggage at noon.

So Mingyou didn't do anything busy in the morning, but planned to welcome the siblings over. Xiaoguang also helped out with great anticipation. They had already contacted Zhulan about this, and she was very happy to have the siblings stay.

Inside the kitchen, Xiaoguang was making a dessert that he was very good at with Ponpo. Xiaozhao was so envious, but thankfully Mingyou was there to comfort her.

They planned to cook lunch themselves today. It wasn't good to always let the villa's housekeeper and servants make arrangements, since this wasn't their own home. So, this was a way of repaying the care they had received these past few days.

Mingyou bought some fruits and vegetables from the manor online and took care of his own business. However, in the past few days, there has been something else that has piqued his curiosity: the aftermath of the Rockets incident.

Why didn't the Interpol come looking for him? Could it be that they couldn't get any information out of Lance and his group?

"Forget it, I can't be bothered with it..."

Mingyou gently shook his head, preparing to slice the White Fox tomato, but just then, the villa's butler suddenly approached, his expression slightly grave. He bent down beside him and whispered, "Mr. Mingyou, some people have arrived outside the villa!"

"Hmm? International police?"

"No, they said they were looking for you and Meloetta. They're probably the guardians Miss Zhulan mentioned. It's not convenient for me to drive them away..."

"I see!"

Mingyou nodded slightly, telling the other party to go out and keep watch first, and that she could take care of the rest. Finally, these people arrived.

He didn't call Meloeta, who was clumsily helping Riolu make xiaolongbao over there. Instead, he exchanged a glance with Xiaozhao, and without saying a word, they understood each other. Then he walked out alone.

As soon as he entered the villa's living room, several people dressed in retro style rushed forward, shouting before Mingyou could even speak, "Give us back Meloetta!"

Mingyou calmly took a step back and asked softly, "Take it home? Are you its family?"

"Hmm...that's not wrong!"

Those people nodded in response, looking as if they were determined to take Meloetta away today, but Mingyou seemed to have heard a joke and chuckled.

"What are you laughing at!"

"I'm sorry, I was just thinking about something happy. Because I'm Meloeta's family, and as for you... you're nothing!"

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(End of this chapter)