Chapter 14: Too crystallized, Swampert!
Caller: Dr. Olin.

"what?"

Luo Mu let out a light exclamation. Dr. Olin called at this time. Has the Taijing Pearl been processed?

Luo Mu's slender fingers with distinct joints quickly tapped the answer button on the screen. A few faint noises came from the microphone of the phone. Luo Mu sighed and said, "Come to think of it, it's time to change my phone."

When he first traveled to this world, he knew that he would be beaten if he fell behind, so he chose to spend most of his savings and bought this phone in the second-hand market.

It was also because of this mobile phone that he met the Roentgen cat.
"What happened to the phone?"

A female voice with a hint of laughter came from the microphone of the mobile phone. The owner of the voice was Dr. Olin.

Luo Mu was about to sink into his memories when he was awakened by Olin's voice. He blinked and quickly adjusted his state and replied: "My phone is a bit old. I plan to find a chance to buy a new one."

"I see." Olin on the other end of the phone used his long legs to control the rocking chair to turn around and said directly: "The Taijing Pearl has been made."

"Oh?" Luo Mu's eyes began to light up. This was really good news. He immediately asked, "Do you need me to go to the Lighthouse Research Institute to get it?"

"No, there's a little deliveryman who volunteered to help~" Olin's tone gradually softened, with a hint of deep pride hidden in it.

".Pepper is here?" Luo Mu's expression froze, and his tone was a little hesitant, but Orin's acquiescence made him speechless. He said helplessly: "He is just a ten-year-old child. Doctor, are you so confident that you can let him cross the wilderness of the South First District to Pingdie Town?"

"Why are you worried? The child is already ten years old. If it were any other child, they would have received their first Pokémon and become trainers, embarking on a journey full of dreams and adventures." Olin knew what Luo Mu was worried about and explained, "Godfather Mastiff is also with Papa. With its strength, it is enough to survive the South Zone 1 for novice trainers."

"You are right, Dr. Olin."

Luo Mu admitted that he was persuaded by Olin.

Indeed, because he was already seventeen years old when he traveled through time, he subconsciously forgot one of the most outrageous settings in the Pokémon world.

In this world, children who are ten years old or older can receive their first Pokémon and officially become a rookie trainer to go out on adventures.

Both Papa and Nemo, who was rescued by him not long ago, have reached the age of "independence".

"Anyway, it's been a while since Papa set out, and he's probably almost arriving at Pingdie Town. He doesn't know where your farm is, so I'll have to trouble you to pick him up at the town gate~"

"Okay, I got it." Luo Mu nodded slightly. While answering Dr. Olin, he looked not far away. Swampert was walking towards him.

Aolin seemed to have remembered something and suddenly said, "By the way, if you have any questions after you get the Taijing Pearl, try to ask me within the next few days."

"When Orange College starts, my husband and I will go back to the Padya Crater to conduct research. I'm afraid we won't have the time to deal with these things then."

Luo Mu was silent for a moment, then asked, "You two have entered the giant pit to conduct research, but what about Papa?"

Olin replied with a strange expression, "Orange Academy is a boarding school. In order to let Papa fit in, we let him live on campus even if we are at home. Don't look at him like that, the child is actually very independent. Recently, he seems to have become interested in cooking."

"So, during this period of time, I'd like to trouble Mr. Luo Mu to take care of Papa~"

".Okay." Luo Mu sighed and replied.

Olin chatted with Luo Mu for a few more words and then hung up the phone. Luo Mu looked at Swampert who had come to his side and said apologetically, "Let's go, we still have to go to the town to pick someone up." Swampert nodded and followed Luo Mu's footsteps with steps as steady and heavy as the earth.

South District 1, Lighthouse Research Institute.

Seeing his wife hang up the phone, Futu, dressed in futuristic style, said to her: "It seems that after the research makes progress, we have to prepare a special gift to thank this teacher."

Olin stroked the animal tooth necklace on his chest and nodded. "Ever since I heard about the bullying among students at Orange Academy, I've been a little worried about Papa. That kid doesn't have much scheming in him. Facing a bully, he's likely to keep silent and choose to suffer. Apart from President Ye Ci, we don't have many acquaintances at Orange Academy."

"Although Clavel intends to join Orange College, distant water cannot quench immediate thirst after all."

"Maybe it was a wild intuition. I felt that the new teacher was someone worthy of trust, so I shamelessly asked him to do this."

Futu took out the Purple Book he carried with him, stroked the cover and said in a trance: "Shameless? You are right. In order to realize our dreams and long-cherished wishes, once we enter the giant pit, I am afraid that we will have little time to accompany Papa all year round, and I don't know how many years this life will last."

"On one hand, it's the dream I've been dreaming of since I was young, and on the other hand, it's my responsibility as a parent. The reality is so cruel."

Olin stood up, patted Futu on the shoulder, and said in a deep voice: "But, Mr. Luo Mu's question also goes straight to the core of the problem. We have entered the giant pit for research, but what about Papa?"

"Will the child be sad? Will he be lonely? To be honest, I have never thought about these things before."

Futu hugged Olin and whispered, "Let's work together and try to find a balance between dreams and responsibilities."

"it is good"

"Wow~ Is this my uncle's farm?" Papa's eyes were full of curiosity, and he was dazzled by the nearby scenery.

You wanted to call me uncle just now, right?
Luo Mu smiled wryly and said, "As you can see, most of the area is still wasteland. There is still a long way to go before it can be transformed into a qualified farm."

Papa nodded thoughtfully, squatted down and took out a black crystal sphere that looked like a Poké Ball from the backpack of the Godfather Mastiff, who seemed a little hesitant because of the presence of Swampert, and handed it to Luo Mu with both hands.

"Brother Luo Mu, this is the Taijing Pearl that my mother asked me to bring you."

Luo Mu took the Taijing Pearl, and his first feeling was that it was cool and smooth, as if it was naturally flawless.

The black crystal shell of the Taijing Pearl makes it hard to imagine how dazzling it will shine when used.

After taking a closer look, Luo Mu couldn't help but marvel at the technology required to create such a beautiful prop.

Papa pulled his sleeve and asked, "Can Brother Luo Mu use it?"

Luo Mu nodded hesitantly. He still remembered the specific usage method. It all depended on whether it was effective.

Immediately, he looked at Swampert beside him, and Swampert also cast his gaze over at this time.

The tacit understanding made both parties understand each other's meaning instantly. Luo Mu raised the corners of his mouth, feeling the long-lost heat in his chest, and shouted: "Too crystallized, Swampert!"

(End of this chapter)