Chapter 240 Emergencies
It was a mission to drive out a giant rock snake that occupied a narrow mine.

No mine is willing to deal with this kind of Pokémon. Pokémon like Onix have huge bodies and rock and ground attributes. They are extremely powerful. Just moving a body that is eight or nine meters long can make the mine emit an unbearable buzzing sound.

Not to mention that they are also very good at many ground-based moves.

If it is in a bad mood, even if it does not use the earthquake move, just a heavy stomp may cause a landslide in the mine, burying many mortal miners alive.

The Onix that caused all this only needed to wag its tail to dig a hole in a new direction and leave, without being affected at all.

It can be said that Onix is ​​definitely one of the most troublesome Pokémon in the mines.

Including Luomu and Kimura, there were a total of eight trainers who were called upon to expel Onix, including some with water and grass-type Pokémon.

With Luo Mu's strength, he would not have been able to join this mission. After all, the electric attacks of the Lek Cat could not cause effective damage to Onix.

There is only one reason why he was chosen, and that is that at that time, Snake had learned a move called "Grass Knot", which was very effective against large Pokémon like Onix that were completely defeated by Grass-type Pokémon.

The Onix creates a very oppressive feeling in the narrow mine. Its roar is so frightening, and its huge body can shake the surroundings just by moving. It is no exaggeration to call it the giant beast in the cave.

But in front of multiple well-prepared trainers, Onix could only be constantly targeted at its weaknesses, beaten until it lost its ability to fight, and then put into a Poké Ball, waiting to be sent back to the Pokémon Center for treatment before being released into the wild in the mountains by professionals.

Because of Serpentine's active performance, no, Serpentine's active performance, Luo Mu attracted the attention of the team. Naturally, he also got to know Kimura, who was the team leader at that time and one of the best trainers in Anaza Town.

At that time, Kimura was undoubtedly qualified as a senior trainer. He would occasionally guide Luomu on some mistakes he made during training due to his lack of common sense about the Pokémon world, and his relationship with him had always been that of both a teacher and a friend.

After spending a long time together, they will naturally get to know each other's past. Upon learning that Luo Mu had collected two badges in a short period of time, Kimura clearly expressed his envy, envious of the fact that Luo Mu's talent as a trainer was much stronger than his own.

When he first became a trainer, it took him three months to complete the strategy for the first gym alone, and it took even longer for the subsequent gyms.

During the chat, Kimura talked about his past.

He is now nearly thirty years old and has been stuck in the Seventh Gym for who knows how many years.

Even so, he would go to Beigu Town to challenge the gym at least once a year.

Tan-no-Sama is the new card that Kimura prepared for the conquest of the Psychic-type Hokugo Gym. He plans to train Tan-no-Sama into a Blue Flame Blade Demon and complete the conquest by using the ghost-type attribute that restrains the Psychic-type.

That was the first time Luo Mu met Tan Xiaoshi. At that time, Tan Xiaoshi's eyes were full of fighting spirit and desire to become stronger, as if he regarded Kimura's goal as his own Hosho Creed.

Luo Mu felt that Kimura was very lucky to have tamed such a charcoal servant. It had all the elements to become a strong man. Even Luo Mu was a little envious of Kimura.

In several subsequent cooperative missions, Kimura also demonstrated outstanding leadership, sense of responsibility and fighting ability.

To be honest, Luo Mu never thought that he would be the kind of person who abandons Pokémon.

But just when Luo Mu had saved enough money for the trip and was about to leave Xueza Town after the Leke Cat evolved into a Roentgen Cat in actual combat, he met a Tan Xiaoshi in the wild who had spikes all over his body and had a strong distrust of humans.

Because he admired the character of the Tanka-sama at that time, Luo Mu could ensure that he would not make a mistake. This Tanka-sama was definitely Kimura's Tanka-sama.

When we saw a lone Pokémon named Tanka in the wild, it was easy to tell what had happened to it.

Luo Mu admitted that he was confused for a moment and didn't understand why Tan Xiaoshi was abandoned. He wanted to approach Tan Xiaoshi to ask what happened, but what he got in return was Tan Xiaoshi's fierce resistance and opposition.

It was as if overnight, Tan Xiaoshi completely stopped trusting any human beings.

Feeling puzzled, Luo Mu went to find Kimura, and then Kimura showed a side of him that was completely different from the calm and gentle side that Luo Mu had in mind.

His expression was indifferent and his voice was as cold as the winter in December.

Luo Mu still remembers those words to this day.

[It can't do that. It doesn't have the qualities to become a Blue Blade Demon. Even if I put the Cursed Armor on it, it can't trigger the miracle of evolution. I'm almost thirty years old. As a trainer, my talent is not as strong as yours. How long can I continue to pursue my dream? ]

[I am unwilling to accept this. I believe I have worked harder than anyone else. Why can't I pass the seventh gym, even once? I want to go to the alliance's headquarters for the final interview.]

[I spent a lot of money on it, but this is the answer it gave me in return? There is no point in training it any further. Instead of wasting time on it, it is better to part ways amicably. Let the Snorkeling Weasel train more and maybe there will be a chance.]

Kimura's obsession made Luo Mu realize for the first time that persistence can bring about such a big change in a person.

In response to Luo Mu's question about why he abandoned Tan Xiaoshi, Kimura sneered, as if mocking his naivety.

[Although the alliance has a rule that Pokémon cannot be abandoned or discarded, I captured the Tanka outside of this town. I felt that it was not suitable for me, so I released it back to where it used to live. This does not violate the law.]

After leaving these words, Kimura walked away. Next, it was the story of Luo Mu, who could not bear to see Tanshi living in hatred and loneliness of being abandoned, and how he conquered him.

Thinking of this, the skin on Luo Mu's right arm with burn marks began to itch slightly, which made him withdraw from his memories, regain his mind, and walk into the Pokémon Center without hesitation.

People say that Tan-sama has no potential, but with its efforts, didn’t it evolve into a Blue Flame Blade Demon and become a powerful shadow swordsman?
But now neither Luo Mu nor Cang Yan Ren Gui have any intention of causing trouble for Kimura. Life is pretty good now and there is no need to make things more difficult for themselves.

Even the Blue Blade Ghost had long forgotten about that person.

Luo Mu came to the Pokémon Center not to see if he could wait for Kimura to give him a slap in the face for the return of the Dragon King, but just to see someone he knew.

As he entered the Pokémon Center, soothing light music came into his ears. There were quite a few people gathered in the hall. The most people were at the bulletin board where tasks were posted nearby, but Luo Mu hardly saw any familiar faces among those people. Instead, there were more new faces.

There are many trainers among them who still have a childish look on their faces. They are probably newcomers, earning money here just like he did in the beginning.

I walked through the crowd and came to the front desk with ease. It seemed to be the most leisurely time now. Joey, who had beautiful and smooth pink hair, was leisurely drinking hot tea, and her beautiful eyes were watching the TV series without blinking.

Her partner, Pang Keding, was missing, probably going to inspect the ward.

It was obvious at a glance that she was slacking off again. Luo Mu coughed lightly, which scared Joey. She hurriedly turned off the screen of her phone and blurted out the words she had said countless times: "Welcome to the Pokémon Center in Xieza Town. How may I help you, Luo Mu?" Joey's voice was mixed with four parts of surprise, three parts of astonishment, two parts of hesitation and one part of nostalgia.

Luo Mu smiled and waved his hand, teasing: "Long time no see, Sister Yumei, you still like to slack off so much."

There are many Miss Joys in this world who look almost identical. The only thing they share is the last name Joy. Only a few close relatives know their real names.

Once, because Luo Mu was short of money, he chose to live in a multi-person room in the Pokémon Center for a while. It was also at that time that he met Miss Joy named Yumi.

"I'm really sorry!" Joey's tone was tinged with dissatisfaction. He quickly put away the snacks on the side and looked at Luo Mu curiously: "Why are you here? Aren't you traveling to other cities?"

"I"

"Wait, don't say anything, let me guess!" Before Luo Mu could finish his words, Joey reached out his hand to silence him and asked with great interest, "Which gym did you lose in? Don't be discouraged, it's great to be able to challenge so many gyms in such a short time. Or did you run out of money for the trip and come here to earn money again?"

"There have been a lot of tasks lately, and you came at the right time."

"Looking at your expression, I think I guessed wrong?"

Joey's voice gradually became quieter and he looked at Luo Mu suspiciously.

Finally he shut up, but Joey Yumi was still as chatty as ever.

Thinking of this, Luo Mu said helplessly: "I have retired and am no longer a trainer. Now I have opened a farm in Pingdie Town. I happened to come to Xueza Town today because of some business."

"As for the gym challenges, I passed all eight gyms and the final championship test."

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Joey's expression changed again and again. If you say that when he heard Luo Mu say that he was retiring, Joey's expression was surprise and reluctance, as if he felt sorry that Luo Mu did not persist with his talent.

When she heard the second half, her expression quickly turned to surprise. She looked at Luo Mu as if he was a rare species. Her cherry lips were so wide open in shock that an egg could fit through them.

This is the championship level! ?
Joey didn't think Luo Mu was bragging. After knowing each other for a while, she knew that Luo Mu was not the kind of person who was extremely vain. There was no need for him to deceive her with a lie that would be exposed at the slightest touch.

Joey exclaimed from the bottom of his heart: "You are amazing! If Mr. Kimura knew, he would be more surprised than me."

"But he is leading a team to carry out a very important mission now. How long do you want to stay in Xuezha Town? Maybe they will be back at night."

Hearing the word Kimura, Luo Mu's expression was a little unnatural for a moment, but he quickly covered it up and said with a smile: "I just came to see you and catch up. I will go back later. There are still many things to do on the farm."

"That's good. I'm happy to see you build your own home."

Joey Yumi generously showed a relieved smile.

Although she always prayed for everyone to have a smooth journey.

But Luo Mu has achieved such success and lived a stable life, which still makes her feel gratified that her child has grown up.

After staying in the Pokémon Center for a while, Luo Mu chatted a lot with Joey Yumi, including travel experiences and interesting things, as well as trivial matters on the farm, which made Yumi, who had been staying in the Pokémon Center in Aza Town, show a longing expression.

Their Joey is the lifeline of every town. While fulfilling their duties to save lives, they also lose the opportunity to freely go where they want to go. But as long as they listen to the stories of travelers coming and going, they can continue to persevere.

During this period, several small earthquakes occurred in the town of Xieza. Both Luo Mu and Joey looked accustomed to it. There were many wild rock and ground-type Pokémon in the wild of Xieza. The aftermath of their fights would always affect Xieza.

It's not a rare thing.

After reminiscing about the past, Luo Mu waved his hand and said, "Sister Yumei, I'm leaving now. I'll come to see you again if I have a chance, and bring you some farm specialties."

Joey also responded: "Okay, I'll look forward to it."

Just as Luo Mu was about to walk out of the Pokémon Center, there was suddenly a burst of hurried footsteps outside, and several familiar faces that Luo Mu recognized ran into the Pokémon Center in panic.

They were holding Poké Balls or Pokémon that were covered in wounds. They looked disheveled and anxious as they shouted, "Ms. Joy! Please heal our Pokémon!"

"Oh my god! Suen, Morley, Shuli, what's going on? Aren't you trying to expel the Bangilas who broke into the mine?!"

Joey quickly ran over to the group, frowning as he diagnosed the condition of their Pokémon.

"The injury is very serious and must be treated as soon as possible, Fat Ke Ding!"

Joey called out to his partner loudly, and soon, the sound of wheels rolling was heard, and Fatty Keding came running over, pushing an emergency bed with both hands.

After sending several seriously injured Pokémon away and entering the treatment room, Joey looked at them seriously and asked, "What happened? Aren't you trying to drive away the Bangilas?"

Su En covered his head and said in pain, "That Bangilas is too strong. Our Pokémon was injured just by a single encounter. Now Uncle Kimura is leading people to deal with them."

"We fled back not only to treat Pokémon, but also to seek support. Please issue an emergency mission to summon trainers to go there for support!"

Joey nodded and said in a deep voice, "I understand."

Before she turned around to issue the urgent task, Luo Mu, who had been silent and just watching, said calmly: "Where is the location?"

Joey paused, and Su En and the others looked at Luo Mu, surprised and asked: "You are Luo Mu? You are back?"

"Long time no see, everyone." Luo Mu nodded slightly, then asked in an urging tone: "Where is the mission location? I'll go take care of it."

(End of this chapter)