Chapter 584 Liliae/Collecting Harvest
Alliance calendar year 798, February 11th.

It's still winter in Padya, but it's probably summer in Alola?
It's quite hot anyway.

Regardless of the season, today is the last day of Luo Mu's seven-day tropical vacation trip to the Alola archipelago.

In the next two days, he visited several famous places in Alola and bought a lot of souvenirs to share with the Pokémon on the farm.

After waking up naturally in the morning, he began to sort out his gains since arriving in the Alola region.

First, there are multi-colored diamond-shaped crystals lined up on the table.

In addition to the Mimicryu Z, Grass Z, and Ground Z that I obtained during my last trip to the Alola region, this seven-day trip also added a lot of Z Pure Crystals of other attributes.

For example, the normal-type Z-pure crystal given by Tapu Butterfly, and the water-type Z-pure crystal and fairy-type Z-pure crystal given by Tapu Fin-fin.

Luo Mu's gaze moved to the window of the villa again and fell on the different-colored Zygarde Core that was lying on the swing to bask in the sun.

There was also this Z-pure crystal with dragon attribute that was given to him by the Order Guardian last night, which he almost couldn't resist taking to make a nest.

And the last——

Luo Mu's gaze fell on the table and the corners of his mouth twitched slightly.

This guy Tapu Mingming is probably really addicted to fighting. He comes once in the morning, once in the evening, and occasionally once at noon.

Repeated battles and repeated defeats, repeated defeats and repeated battles.

Directly giving me such a large amount of Z-pure crystals, it is simply like a boy sending wealth.

If you count them carefully, except for the poison attribute Z-pure crystal which is missing, the other seventeen attribute Z-pure crystals are all here, and there is also a sniper tree owl Z-pure crystal and a duplicate water attribute Z-pure crystal.

I don't know where Tapu Chirp got so many Z-Crystal Pokémon. Its hands are not very clean. Maybe it stole them from the King of the Island or the Overlord Pokémon.

outrageous.

As for Sniper Owleye Z, it seems that he has no use for it. Luo Mu wanted to contact Kukui to see if he had any way to help him and other trainers switch to Sea Lion Z, in preparation for the Skelton that was still far from evolving.

But Capu Fin-Fin said that it had a way to convert the extra Water Z into Sea Lion Z.

Just at this moment Luo Mu remembered that the sniper tree owl she had subdued at Blueberry Academy was in the team of her chief disciple Nimo.

After she finishes challenging the battle frontier, he can consider giving it to her as a reward, so Luo Mu gave up the idea of ​​looking for Kukui.

Just because he doesn't look for Kukui doesn't mean Kukui won't look for him.

After Luo Mu put all the colorful Z-pure crystals into the small box he had bought at the market on Melemele Island, and stuffed it into his shoulder bag.

His broken-screen phone on the table suddenly vibrated, and it seemed like someone was calling.

After answering the phone number marked "Kukui", Luo Mu listened to Kukui's excited words on the other end of the phone and said with a strange expression: "Come if you want to. I'm in the last wooden villa on Akala Island."

Only the words "Okay, I'll be right there" came from the receiver, and Kukui hung up the phone, causing Luo Mu to sigh.

"It's just a few papers, why are you so excited?"

Although he was already packing his luggage, Luo Mu still asked Zhi Huixing to prepare items for entertaining guests.

Soon after he had packed up all his things and stuffed them into the spacious backpack according to categories.

Kukui appeared outside the house.

He grabbed the warrior eagle's feet with one hand and flew from Melemele Island to Akala Island.

All I can say is that his arm strength is amazing, and the pain has been forgotten now that the wound has healed.

It seemed that he had completely forgotten that he almost died at sea half a year ago.

As soon as Kukui landed, the Zygarde Core, who was basking in the sun on the swing, became invisible. He nodded to Zhihuixing who came to open the door, and entered the house impatiently.

"Alola, Luo Mu."

Kukui was about to say something, but Luo Mu ordered Zhi Huixing: "Butler, prepare milk tea!"

Then, Luo Mu smiled and called Kukui to come and sit down, and Zhi Huixing also used telekinesis to come over with two cups of cold milk tea and gently placed them in front of the two of them.

"Master, guest, please enjoy your meal."

After doing all this, Zhi Huixing took a few steps back.

Kukui looked at it in surprise and whispered, "Telepathy."

"This should be the first time you see Chi-Hui-Zi. Let me introduce it to you. It is my proud Pokémon steward."

Luo Mu first introduced Zhihuixing to Kukui, and then pushed the cup of milk tea belonging to Kukui towards him.

"Don't be in a hurry. Have some milk tea first. Here are some big malasadas and Three Bees donuts. Do you want me to reheat them for you?"

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Kukui swallowed his saliva. It would have been better if Luo Mu hadn't said anything. As soon as he mentioned it, not only did his throat feel dry, but his stomach also began to growl as he hadn't had time to eat breakfast as he had been in a hurry to go out.

Kukui touched his exposed wheat-colored abdominal muscles, hesitated for a moment, and nodded: "Then I will obey your command."

It's not considered impolite to have breakfast at a friend's house.

At Luo Mu's request to eat first and talk later, Kukui had a full meal and then mentioned the reason why he came in such a hurry.

He took out a magazine that had become a little wrinkled from being tucked in his arms, pointed to a magazine with a cover featuring a lifelike foam squirrel climbing in the woods and the title "Pokémon and Nature" and asked, "The second work after Professor Oak. Is that you?"

“It’s almost time for the release.”

Luo Mu took the magazine from Kukui's hand and did not deny it. Instead, he turned to the corresponding page according to the catalog with a sighing tone.

This magazine contains a paper published by Professor Oak based on his observations of Argent, Uzumaki, and Hulk, based on the adaptation of extinct Pokémon in the past to the modern environment.

In the other magazines in Kukui's hand, there are articles on the evolution of the "newly discovered" Lunar Bear, the evolution of the Lunar Bear, and the Windy Dog that was once active in the ancient god Ozaki.
"You are so amazing that you can actually work with Professor Oak and Professor Yamanashi!"

After all, he is a Pokémon doctor, but Kukui now looks like a star-chasing kid.

His eyes seemed to be glowing, and he wanted to ask Luo Mu if he encountered any difficulties when he was working with Professor Oak on research, and what kind of person Professor Oak was in private.
Luo Mu, who had not participated in the research progress at all, naturally could not resist and could only tell him that he only provided the research object. Although he was the second author, he was actually just a figurehead.

Kukui was not the kind of person who would make a fuss. Since Luo Mu said so, he stopped talking and started talking about other things.

"Guzma is being held in the police station. Miss Junsha said he'll be there for at least a month."

"The members of the Skull Team he led tried to storm the police station to release him, and then they were also arrested. I'm afraid they won't be released for ten days or half a month."

"I don't think Tapu Kokoro will appear again. If you need anything, I can ask the King of the Island to ask Tapu Kokoro to leave."

"And the kids at the Pokémon school."

Kukui talked a lot, and Luo Mu did not show any impatience. He responded from time to time and even added milk tea twice. The conversation gradually came to an end. Kukui hesitated for a moment and asked, "I heard from Kachi that you are going back to Padiya soon?"

Luo Mu nodded slightly, "Yes, it's a flight tonight."

"That's it"

Kukui grinned with some emotion and extended his hand to Luo Mu.

"Then, next time you come to Alola for vacation, let's go climb Mount Lanakila together again. This time, I'll let you see the Alola Pokémon League standing in the snow!"

"I'll be looking forward to that day."

Luo Mu nodded solemnly.

In his opinion, that day is not far away.

At the rate that Xiaozhi travels to one area every three months or so, that day will come soon.

After Kukui left, the next people to come were Gladion and the butler James.

Zhihuixing said that early this morning, after completing his morning exercises, Gladion set off to return to his mansion on Melemele Island.

It was not surprising that he came back so soon, and it was also within Luo Mu's expectation that he would bring James as his butler.

What really surprised Luo Mu was that the girl following behind the two men had a visibly reserved look on her delicate face.

She wore a large white hat and a spotless white dress. Her golden hair and green eyes sparkled in the light, and she looked very much like her brother.

Gladion's sister, Liliae.

Luo Mu had only exchanged a few words with the other party at the Pokémon School, but she didn't expect Gladion to bring her here.

Lillie also subconsciously showed a surprised expression when she saw Luo Mu, but then, the good etiquette education she received since childhood made her hold the brim of her hat and bow slightly and said: "Excuse me for coming here intrusively, my name is Lillie, and I am the sister of Master Gladion."

"Hello, Liliae."

Luo Mu nodded politely to Liliae, then cast a puzzled look at Gladion.

It's like asking "How did you bring her here?"

Of course, Luo Mu didn't mean to be unwelcome to Liliae, or dislike Liliae.

He liked this character very much before he traveled through time, and even called her his wife and Gladion his brother-in-law.

But now it’s a bit too harsh.

What really puzzled him was that a few days ago Gladion said he wanted to keep it a secret from Liliae in order to protect her safety.

Why did you bring her here today?

Gladion almost failed to maintain his cool and cool image. He scratched his chin awkwardly and whispered in Luo Mu's ear, "I forgot that the Pokémon School is on holiday today. When I was plotting with James, Lilia heard it."

Luo Mu: “.”

James met Luo Mu's eyes again and revealed an awkward smile of regret.

At this time, Liliae's somewhat weak voice sounded: "Um. Excuse me, is it true that you have seen my father?"

Today is a very special day for Liliae.

She was reading a book in the study room out of boredom, but she found that her brother, whom she hadn't seen for a long time, had finally returned home.

When she stood up excitedly and walked quickly to the living room, she heard the conversation between Gladion and James downstairs on the stairs.

Father, Morn, Crown Snowfield, take good care of Lilia at home.
At that time, she was unusually angry and had a tantrum, asking her brother why he abandoned her and went with her mother to look for her father.

It's obvious that she thinks about her father day and night!
After Gladion and James confessed reluctantly, Lillie, in her overheated state, found herself arriving at the door without warning.

It turns out that this person who knew where his father Moon was was actually the powerful trainer who drove away the group of Team Skull thugs a few days ago!
When she met Luo Mu's eyes at this moment, she felt somewhat guilty and thought her behavior was extremely rude.

Luo Mu didn't think there was anything wrong. He asked Zhi Huixing to bring his photo album, then turned to a certain page and gave it to Liliae.

"It's really Father."

Lilia stroked the weathered middle-aged man next to Luo Mu in the photo, her eyes slightly reddened.

Even though the man seemed much older and she hadn't seen him since she could remember, Liliae was sure that it must be her missing father.

Luo Mu said, "I have talked to your mother, and I can confirm that your father, Morn, is indeed in the Crown Snowfield in the Galar region."

"But if you really want to go, I'm afraid you need to be mentally prepared."

Gladion also chimed in: "Yes, the Crown Snowfield is quite dangerous, not to mention you..."

"No, Brother, I have really made up my mind. You are the only one who can help me convince Mother."

Liliae knew that Gladion was referring to her fear of coming into contact with Pokémon, but that was completely different from this.

She wants to find her father in person, and even if she is afraid of coming into contact with Pokémon, she will try her best to overcome it!

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Gladion was speechless.

He knew that he could not refuse any request from his sister.

James's persuasion was ineffective. It was better to say that Liliae's visit was just to see the photo with her own eyes and make up her mind completely.

She also tried to reach out to Erguiyan who happened to be passing by, but before Erguiyan could hand her his little hand, Liliae jumped back like a frightened bird and bumped into Zhihuixing who came to add milk tea, and was completely petrified on the spot.

Determination and being able to do it immediately seem to be two different things.

Seeing that Lilia seemed determined to follow her mother and brother to find her father, Luo Mu did not say anything to interfere with her decision.

After all, maybe this is an opportunity that may help her resolve her worries in advance.

But the premise of all this is that Gladion can perfectly carry out the special training he has received here in the next few days.

After leaving behind a bunch of gifts brought by James, Gladion formally said goodbye to Luo Mu.

Mother Lusamine's preparations were almost complete, and without further ado, the family would set off for the Crown Snowfields tomorrow.

Find Morn and bring him back to Alola.

(End of this chapter)