Chapter 424: Pokémon World Championship?

Two days have passed since Luo Mu received the three letters.

After finishing Shinji and Shizuka's courses at Grape Academy, Luo Mu returned to Pingdie Town and went to the Pokémon Center to learn medical knowledge from Joeylin.

At the same time, he also brought Azure Blade and Moltres, intending to use his free time to help Mudan's Flareon, to understand how to further control the restless fire energy and flames in his body and put it into practice.

By the time he finished all this, it was already around three o'clock in the afternoon.

Luo Mu, who did feel a little tired, did not return to the farm directly after saying goodbye to Mudan and Qiao Yilin. Instead, he went to a cafe in the town and ordered two cups of coffee.

One cup was normal black coffee, while the other was a less coffee-like coffee with lots of sugar cubes and milk.

Perhaps it would be more appropriate to call it a full sugar latte.

There's nothing you can do about it. You can say that he never grows up, but Luo Mu really doesn't like the taste of coffee. He accepts plain water, tea or milk well, but he only drinks coffee when he has no other choice.

He stirred the cup in front of him to allow the sugar and milk to blend more smoothly into the latte. He took a sip before tasting it, which was slightly bitter but did have the unique aroma of coffee.

Not long after waiting, Luo Mu saw the person he was waiting for outside the coffee shop walk in.

Just like his avatar in the forum, he was a middle-aged man with a thick beard, wearing gray-looking clothes, as if he had just emerged from the earth as an excavator of ruins.

The slightly conspicuous yellow scarf around his neck was nowhere to be seen.

This is no wonder. After all, the temperature outside is approaching 40 degrees. Even if it is Gulusha, he would not insist on covering himself in such high temperature.

The man's eyes wandered around the store and finally locked onto Luo Mu's direction. Just as he was about to step into the door, his eyes fell on his gray clothes again.

He hesitated for a moment, took a few steps back and walked outside, then tried his best to shake off the dust on his body, so as to avoid making this cleanly decorated coffee shop no longer spotless because of his arrival.

At least, it would save the store clerks from having to clean the place again, right?

It was not until the man walked back into the cafe and sat in front of him that Luo Mu formed his first impression of him.

Although he looks like a careless type, he is actually a very thoughtful person.

Should we say that he is indeed a professional ruins excavator?

Luo Mu stood up and stretched out his hand, saying, "Hello, Captain. I'm Cat Man, my real name is Luo Mu. What's your name?"

The leader who extended his hand back was stunned by Luo Mu's question. He scratched his head and said helplessly: "I just call you leader. As for you, when I first saw your forum name, I thought you were a little girl."

"I didn't expect it to be such a young and handsome guy."

"Then please take a seat."

No one would be unhappy because of being praised, and Luo Mu was the same. He smiled and asked the captain to sit down first, then he organized his words.

That’s right, this team leader was the one who offered a reward for professionals who excavated the ruins on the forum some time ago. He said that the results could be checked, but after sending a private message, there was no response for nearly half a month.

On the night when he received the three letters, under Suo Cailing's expectant gaze, Luo Mu, who logged into the forum as usual, found that the team leader had finally come online and replied to his private message.

After a brief chat, the two decided on a time and place, ready to discuss the details face to face.

Luo Mu first took out a stack of bound contracts, placed them on the table, and pushed them to the team leader.

"If there is anything you feel is inappropriate, we can discuss and modify it."

The contract was drafted by Zhi Huixing. He had come across many such things when he was in the Butler Academy and had some experience, so he was able to do it easily.

In the private message, Luo Mu had already roughly understood the captain's abilities. It seemed that he had lost contact for such a long time for no reason, and it seemed that it was because he found a residence that seemed to be once inhabited by the nobles of the Padia Empire and was now buried deep underground.

No one knew what hobby that noble had, but he built his own room like a maze. The leader of the excavation team spent a lot of time trying to get out of the maze.

Fortunately, when he entered the ruins, he would prepare at least one month's worth of food in advance, and he also brought water-attribute Pokémon with him, so he would not run out of water.

He solved all the puzzles by himself and walked out of the maze.

Not to mention that the team leader listed many famous ruins that he and his team had conquered in the private message. Without much hesitation, Luo Mu made a decision and formally invited him.

Then the time came to sign the contract.

The team leader was not careless and carefully read the contract that Luo Mu handed to him.

In the quiet coffee shop, the rhythmic sound of papers flipping could be heard.

The more carefully he read, the more frightened the team leader became.

It can be said that the conditions offered by the new boss were already extremely generous treatment, and the team leader was very puzzled.

Most of the treasures found during the excavation can be considered the captain's own spoils, but the ancient Padya gold coins must be kept, and those treasures must be shown to Luo Mu first. If he likes any of them, Luo Mu will pay a certain amount of money to buy them.

Moreover, before excavating the ruins, a complete set of strategies will be delivered directly to the leader.

Not to mention how outrageous it is to be able to come up with a complete set of strategies before excavating the ruins.

It’s just that Luo Mu, who has a complete set of strategies, could obviously explore it himself, but he still paid me to hire him and could also take a share of the spoils.

Is he burning money?

I have to take it out and spread it out.

The captain raised his head and met Luo Mu's calm gaze for a moment. He was about to speak when he felt his throat a little dry and he clearly felt the body's reaction called thirst.

Without much thought, the captain's eyes fell on the cup of black coffee in front of him. He grabbed it and drank it down like a cow.

Luo Mu was extremely surprised by this operation.

Won’t he feel bitter?

Seeing the leader finish his black coffee in one breath, Luo Mu asked considerately, "Would you like another cup? I'll ask the waiter to bring another one and I'll pay for it."

"Hey, is that okay?"

The team leader looked surprised.

Luo Mu nodded, "Of course, just think of it as me proving my financial strength. Even though it's just a cup of coffee, it doesn't prove anything."

"You are such a generous and good boss."

The team leader, who was already very satisfied with the contract, no longer had any resistance.

However, there was one thing he still had to ask. "About that strategy you mentioned, it's not that I don't believe you, it's just that it doesn't make sense."

Taking a sip of the latte that was mixed with the aroma of coffee and the smoothness of milk, but not too bitter, Luo Mu tapped the table with his fingertips and said, "Wouldn't it be easier to convince you with actual verification on this issue?"

"If you go into any ruins that you can be sure of a way to escape unscathed, wouldn't your problem be solved if you take my strategy with you?"

"Just like what the contract says, you will look for the ruins where the ancient Padyan gold coins may appear, and I will provide you with a detailed guide to that ruins. This is something that cannot be faked."

Luo Mu had spoken very frankly, so the team leader was naturally convinced.

"You're right."

After a little thought, he signed his name on the contract.

He made two copies and returned the other one to Luo Mu. Then he put away his own copy of the contract, took out a small box from his space backpack and pushed it in front of Luo Mu.

"In that maze ruins, I found twenty ancient Padya gold coins."

He opened the small box and confirmed that there were indeed twenty golden ancient Padya gold coins inside. Because they were not covered by the contract, Luo Mu smiled and said, "I will deposit the money into your card number later."

"Well, contact me again when you find a suitable target."

After he finished speaking, Luo Mu called over the waiter who had just brought over the freshly brewed black coffee, paid the bill, nodded to the group leader, and left the cafe.

On the way back to the farm, he said this seriously in his mind.

"It's up to you now. Whether the noble No. 1000 rich man can successfully evolve depends on the accuracy of your hints."

As for why Luo Mu spent money to hire someone and share treasures even though he already had a strategy, the reason is actually very simple.

He simply didn't want to spend time staying in the dark and damp underground for several days.

The next day.

Early in the morning, Luo Mu received a call from Ye Ci.

At the beginning, Ye Ci went straight to the point and asked, "The champion of the United Alliance, Adek, is coming to Padiya, and the reason for his visit is to visit your farm. You must know about this, right?"

Luo Mu nodded innocently: "I know."

On the other end of the phone, Ye Ci was silent for a long time, as if he was brainstorming.

After a moment, she slowly spoke: "If it's convenient, can you tell me why he came to see you?"

The champion of one alliance rashly came to another alliance, which was such a far distance. Whether it was to ensure the diplomatic image of the Padia region or to consider various aspects, Ye Ci, as the president of the Padia Alliance, had to understand the details.

"It's just a friendly visit between friends." Luo Mu said without blushing.

Ye Ci: "Do you think I believe it?"

"Well, actually Adek, besides visiting the farm as my friend, also came to the farm to cure his Vulcan Moth."

Luo Mu didn't think this was an issue that needed to be kept secret. Ye Ci should have heard about the situation of Adek's Vulcan Moth, so he told it directly.

This time, Ye Ci remained silent for even longer.

After a while, she seemed to have digested the information and said faintly, "I'll let Qingmu go to pick her up at the airport. You don't have to worry about it. After all, you have to show the corresponding attitude."

"Also, let's not talk about how you were able to cure the Vulcan Moth that had been sentenced to death by the medical community. I just want to say one thing. Do you know what a powerful opponent you created for yourself?"

Luo Mu: “?”

What do you mean?
Ye Ci on the other end of the phone was still chattering.

"Recently, the president of the Galar Alliance, Roz, the president of the Marrokomon Group, contacted me and proposed a plan."

"The name of the project is - Pokémon World Championship."

"In President Ross's vision, the Pokémon World Championship will push the profession of trainer to the pinnacle."

"And, just like the name of the project, his goal is to make the Pokémon World Championship an authoritative world-class event. If successful, it will be a feast of glory for all major leagues."

"According to what President Ross said, he has already reached a preliminary cooperation intention with President Damaranch, the president of the Kanto and Johto alliance. From my perspective, this project has a high success rate."

"I'm still thinking about whether to accept the invitation. However, this doesn't stop me from thinking about who our Padiya League can send if the Pokémon World Championship is really held."

"Leaving aside the Four Heavenly Kings and the Gym Masters, it doesn't make much sense for me to participate in the competition as the president. Therefore, in my expectation, you will need to fight against the Heavenly Kings and Champions of other alliances, and Adek will definitely become the leader of the United Alliance in the future."

"His original trump card, the Vulcan Moth. To put it simply, when it was still in its prime, even the evil organization Team Plasma that is rampant in the Unova region today did not dare to act too recklessly."

"That's why I sigh at what a powerful opponent you have created for yourself."

In Ye Ci's opinion, Adek, the fully resurrected original ace, is by no means the weakest champion. According to the known information, he is extremely strong!
Even after Vulcan Moth's "resurrection", Adek's original plan to find a new champion to replace him can be temporarily put on hold.

Because it's not necessary.

After listening to Ye Ci's words for a while, Luo Mu was silent for a while, then said, "I don't plan to participate in this competition at the moment."

If he has to play endless games just to ensure his ranking, what's the point of retiring?

Rather than the strongest king, his target was set on the black Rayquaza.

"I know, so what I just said is just the best solution I personally think." Ye Ci nodded, and she showed an expected expression on the other end of the phone, "But, your student named Nimo, according to her personality, after hearing about this world-class competition, she will definitely be excited to participate."

"The league has recently determined that the girl has the potential to pass the championship test. She may be the next champion-level trainer. When the time comes, she may represent the Padiya League in the competition. What I just told you is also true for her."

"Of course, this doesn't mean that I want you not to help Adek and Vulcan Moth. This is just the normal complaint between friends who have discovered trouble."

Ye Ci's tone became lighter, and it can be heard that she is very relaxed now, just like what she said in the last sentence, this is just a casual chat between friends.

After chatting for a few more sentences, Ye Ci saw that Luo Mu's attitude showed no sign of softening, so he asked his last question.

"If, I mean if, the Padia Alliance and the Galar Alliance intend to hold a friendly match, and let you fight against the so-called undefeated champion Dandi in the opening exhibition match, would you be interested?"

Luo Mu paused while putting on his shoes and asked sincerely.

".Can I let the Crown King play for me?"

(End of this chapter)