Elf: Start your slow-paced life after becoming a farmer.

On a piece of land being baked by the sun, a large group of Pokémon with light green bodies, green leaves on their heads, and a yellow fruit that is not yet fully ripe are basking in the sun with happy expressions.

“These little guys are Mini-Fo.” Marn crouched down, then picked up a Mini-Fo and brought it to Karl. “They love sunny weather because at this time they can convert the nutrients produced by photosynthesis into oil, which is stored in the fruit on their heads.”

Karl poked the unsuspecting Mini-Fou with a finger: "If I remember correctly, because the fruit on Mini-Fou's head is not ripe, the oil it produces at this stage tastes very bitter."

“That’s right.” Marn gave Karl an approving look. “But once Minifox evolves into Orion, it can produce fresh and delicious olive oil, so it’s considered a relatively popular farm Pokémon.”

Carl nodded, but did not immediately order one as Marn had imagined.

Marn didn't mind, put Mini Fu down, and continued to lead Karl toward an area enclosed by a special fence.

"Ahem, next, I'll introduce you to the signature Pokémon of Marn Farm." Marn led Karl through a small door into the fenced area, took a whistle out of his pocket, and blew it loudly.

Shortly after Marne blew his whistle, seven or eight lambs with dark brown fur, green fur on their necks and backs, and a pair of pointed horns on their heads slowly walked over.

Mounted Lamb is a Pokémon that looks extremely similar to a goat. They have a gentle nature and can generate energy using the leaves on their backs when there is sunlight.

The role of the little sheep mount on the farm is similar to that of the large milk tank in the Johto region. The former can produce nutritious sheep milk, while the latter can produce world-renowned Moo Moo fresh milk.

Like Miltank, the mount Lamb has the Herbivore ability, which makes it immune to Grass-type moves in Pokémon battles.

In daily life, the lamb mounts with this characteristic have a stronger digestive ability than their peers.

This also means that the mount lambs with herbivorous characteristics can produce goat milk with higher nutritional value.

Seeing the lambs that weren't afraid of being petted and came up to him for a pat, Karl couldn't help but reach out and touch the leaves on their backs.

“Mount Lamb is a perfect Pokémon for farms,” Marn said with a smile. “They can generate the energy they need for daily activities by drinking water and photosynthesis alone, and they can also learn the Grassy Terrain move to provide nutrients for crops.”

Carl nodded in agreement. Even by his standards, the riding lambs were exceptionally well-behaved, demonstrating how much care Marn had put into raising them.

Next, Marn led Karl to explore the remaining areas of the ranch. Marn's ranch not only had the "Salt King" in its initial form, the Rock Treasure, which could produce rock salt, but also tropical dragons that could produce high-quality fruit, and even buzzing bats that could collect tree fruits using ultrasonic waves...

In short, most of the Pokémon sold at Marn Ranch are very suitable for farm breeding, so Carl won't lose out no matter which Pokémon he chooses to buy.

After looking at the Pokémon price list provided by Marn for a moment and thinking, Karl approached Marn and said, "Ms. Marn, I would like to buy two Puppy Pokémon, one Mini Fly, and four Mounted Lambs."

"Huh? Are you sure?" Marn looked at Karl with some surprise. "The paparazzi bag and the mini-mouse are fine, but are you sure you want to buy so many riding lambs? They're not cheap."

“I’m sure,” Carl replied confidently.

“Alright.” Seeing Karl’s attitude, Marn didn’t say anything more. “According to the rules, you can choose your own Pokémon before payment, or you can ask me to choose one for you…”

"Then please take me there." Karl smiled shyly. "I think my judgment is pretty good."

"no problem."

Chapter 46: The Journey Begins! (Please read, add to your favorites, and leave comments!)

After Carl finished choosing his Pokémon, Marn looked at Carl with an undisguised complex expression.

Was this young man lucky or unlucky? He actually managed to pick up the only lamb in her ranch that had the grass-fur property.

"Thank you for your patronage." Looking at the payment notification that popped up on her phone screen, Marn composed herself and instructed Karl, "Please be sure to treat those children well."

“I will.” Karl carefully put away the seven Poké Balls containing the Pokémon and said to Marn with a smile, “If I have the chance, I will bring them back to see you next time I come.”

Having said that, Karl released the Armored Raven, climbed onto its back, and then gave a command. The Armored Raven flapped its wings and flew into the sky, disappearing into the clouds in the blink of an eye.

Sitting on the back of the Steelraven, Karl hummed an unknown tune while mentally calculating the gains from this trip.

First and foremost, what surprised Karl the most was the goat mount with the Grass Fur property.

The effect of the hidden ability Grassy Fur is very simple: when a Pokémon with this ability is in Grassy Terrain, its Defense is greatly increased.

From a farm management perspective, a mount with the Grass Fur trait is far inferior to a mount with the Herbivorous trait.

After all, if Karl raises them properly, the herbivorous mount lambs will provide the farm with a continuous supply of high-quality goat milk.

Whether you process their goat milk into dairy products, sell it directly, or keep it as food for Martial Arts Bear Masters or Serpent Lords, it's a good choice.

In Carl's vision, the farm can only be considered on the right track when its output can support the daily consumption of all the Pokémon.

Besides being a farmer, Kocal is also a Pokémon trainer.

The real-world Pokémon world is not like the game world, where Pokémon can be spawned at will. Pokémon with hidden abilities are very rare in reality.

At least among Carl's Pokémon, only Dragonair, Serperior, and Corviknight have hidden abilities.

Even the Charizard that Professor Yamanashi traded for from Professor Oak has the standard Fire-type starter ability "Blaze".

This also proves that in the real world, Pokémon with hidden abilities are extremely rare.

As for the three puppies, they share Nemo's "do-it-yourself" trait. After they evolve into Twisted Dogs, their trait will change to "Cooked Body".

In battle, the effect of Smoked Body is that when a Pokémon with this ability is hit by a Fire-type attack, its Defense will be increased.

In real life, dogs with this characteristic will emit a smell similar to bread, which not only makes people feel hungry, but also promotes the growth of wheat.

The last Pokémon, Minifox, has the unremarkable ability of early rise.

Whether in battle or in daily life, the only effect of this trait is to shorten sleep time; it has no other effect.

However, Carl only bought Mini Fure to provide fresh olive oil for the farm after it evolved, and did not expect to increase the farm's income by selling oil.

After taking stock of his shopping haul, Carlton felt much better and looked forward to planting in the afternoon.

……

Three days later, at the farm cabin.

"Ugh, Zhenyifa, stop messing around." Karl opened his eyes groggily and grabbed Zhenyifa, who was scratching his face with his long hair.

"Whoosh! (Get up!)" Zhenyifa called out softly, her ethereal body breaking free from Karl's embrace, and then she sat directly on Karl's stomach.

"Alright, alright, I'm getting up now." Knowing he couldn't go back to sleep, Karl sat up in bed, rubbed his winged head, and got out of bed to go to the bathroom to wash up.

Zhenyi has been in a state of excitement ever since he learned last night that he was about to go on an adventure.

Although Zhenyifa had always been enthusiastic about wilderness exploration during his previous travels, Karl felt that Zhenyifa was currently a bit too excited.

Is this the legendary "primary school student spring outing syndrome"? Carl thought to himself as he brushed his teeth.

Since this trip will be quite long, after considering the opinions of various Pokémon and the itinerary, Carl decided to bring seven Pokémon: Urshifu, Vibram, Corviknight, Charizard, Urshifu, Espeon, and Dragonair.

Although the game rules state that trainers can only take a maximum of six Pokémon on trips, in the real world, this rule actually only applies to new trainers who have received their starter Pokémon for less than three years.

In addition to the above situations, trainers can only carry six Pokémon with them when traveling across regions.

This is also why Karl did not bring Hakkar and Swamp Monster with him when he first came to the Padia region.

After breakfast, Carl didn't rush off, but instead strolled around the farm.

Carl first arrived near the original test field, where he saw the four new lamb mounts that had joined the farm learning the Grassy Terrain move from Serperior. Mini Fu was sitting shoulder to shoulder with Fairy Milk, watching with great interest.

Upon noticing Carl's arrival, Serperior bleated at its four riding lambs, then twisted its body and came to Carl alone with its Pokémon.

“Jialuo. (You’re leaving.)”

The monarch snake pretended to look at Karl calmly, but the tip of its tail, tightly wrapped around Karl's ankle, betrayed its reluctance.

"Yes, I've packed it up." Karl pulled the Serpent over and hugged it to comfort it. "The farm can't do without you for now. Once the other mounts, like the Lamb, have mastered the Grassy Terrain move, I'll definitely take you out with me."

The serpent pretended to break free, but when it realized Karl was holding on tightly, it snorted coldly, "Garro! (I'll let you go this time!)"

“My Serpent Lord is the best.” Carl affectionately stroked the Serpent Lord’s warm body again, and then took it with him to tour the farm.

After Carl confirmed that everything was alright at the farm, he returned to the open space in front of the farmhouse and, surrounded by a group of Pokémon, climbed onto the back of Corviknight.

"Metamorphoses, I'm leaving the farm in your care," Carl said to Metamorphoses as a final instruction.

The Megalomon nodded steadily: "Gengjin. (You can rest assured and leave it to me.)"

As soon as Carl rode Corviknight into the clouds, Metagross's super brain immediately sprang into action.

If Carl knew what Metagross was thinking at that moment, he would definitely turn around and take Metagross with him.

Unfortunately, there are no "what ifs" in this world, and not bringing Metagross along on this trip will be the most regrettable thing Carl ever did.

Chapter 47 Papa: No! (Please read on, vote, and add to your favorites)

As Carl was about to land on Little Key Trail in his Steel Raven, he saw Piper and Nemo carrying large bags of luggage, and Sebastian, Nemo's old butler, standing beside Nemo.

(Screenshot from "After School Time in Padia")

"Karl, we're here!" Nemo shouted, waving at Karl who was riding on the back of the Steel Raven.

Upon seeing this, Karl immediately commanded the Corviknight to land in front of the three of them, and then jumped off the Corviknight's back.

"Good morning, Carl," Piper greeted Carl first.

“Good morning, Pipa,” Carl replied, then noticed the dark circles under Pipa’s eyes and teased, “Did you stay up late last night?”

"Haha." Piper scratched his head a little sheepishly. "Is it that obvious?"

“Papa, is this your first time traveling?” Nemo leaned closer and looked Papa up and down. “I was so excited the night before my first trip that I couldn’t sleep.”

“Now that everyone is here, if there’s nothing else, let’s set off now,” Karl said, casting a questioning glance at Sebastian, who was standing silently to the side.

“Mr. Carl.” Sebastian took a step forward immediately after noticing Carl’s gaze. “Miss Nemo is not feeling well. Please take good care of her.”

"I will." Carl smiled and nodded in agreement, then took out a Poké Ball containing Charizard and released it.

Once Pipa and Nemo were settled on Charizard's back, Carl returned to Corviknight's back and commanded Corviknight and Charizard to fly into the sky together, disappearing from Sebastian's sight in the blink of an eye.

After a flight of about three hours, the three people and two Pokémon finally arrived near Glasspin City before 11 o'clock.

Looking down from the sky, the vast desert stretches between heaven and earth, with sand dunes rising and falling like frozen waves, their outlines softened by the spring sunshine.

In a corner of the desert stands a city shaped like a staircase – Bottle City.

Glass Bottle City is located in the second district of western Padia and is the third largest city in the Padia region, after Table City and Niangguang City.

Although Boping is located on the edge of the only desert in the Padiya region—the Khon Khon Desert—it is known as a "land of water" because of its abundant water resources.

(Aerial view of Boping City)

Because of the significant elevation differences in the location of Boping City, its builders designed it as a three-tiered, stepped structure from the outset.

They also used the river water originating from the Paddy pit as a power source and built huge elevators at the junctions of each level to facilitate residents' movement.

When Carl brought the two little ones to the League building, intending to book a gym challenge for the afternoon, the staff member at the front desk who was in charge of registering gym challenges told Carl some unfortunate news.

"What?! Gym Leader Haidai has something come up and the gym is temporarily closed for the next few days?" Karl's expression froze. This familiar feeling of déjà vu... does challenging the Glass Bottle Gym in real life require going through the same storyline again?

"Did the owner of Haidai Pavilion bring his wallet?"

Carl's seemingly nonsensical remark left the front desk staff completely bewildered, but he patiently explained, "According to my information, the owner of Haidai Pavilion has temporarily closed the pavilion to order ingredients from the Agricultural Association, which recently acquired a batch of high-quality ingredients."

“?” Carl fell silent. Although that batch of ingredients might not be the same batch he sold to the Agricultural Association, was it really okay for the gym leader to take leave so casually?

After leaving the Alliance building, Karl looked at the dejected Nemo and Piper and raised an eyebrow: "What are you two doing?"

Carl could understand why Nemo looked so dejected, since she had been really looking forward to the battle between Carl and Haidai. But what was Pipa so dejected about?

“Master Haidai is not here, so the head chef of Haidai Club these days…” Before Piper could finish speaking, Carl understood what he meant.

Karl brought Martial Arts Bear Master with him this time to fulfill his promise to Martial Arts Bear Master, but he has no idea when Haidai will return, let alone bring Martial Arts Bear Master to visit him.

Carl wasn't worried about Bear Master getting angry, after all, as a trainer, he knew very well that Bear Master wouldn't hold a grudge over such a small matter.

Karl was well aware that Master Xiong had been looking forward to coming to him for culinary advice for a long time.

Just then, Carl felt the Poké Ball containing Master Bear shake, as if to say, "It's okay, we'll come back another time."

Carl paused for a moment, then grinned and said, "Okay, we'll come again next time."

……

Under the scorching sun in the desert, Karl drove a brown camouflage off-road vehicle, speeding across the sun-baked sand dunes.

Since they couldn't challenge the Glass Bottle Gym for the time being, the three rested for an hour in Glass Bottle City after lunch before heading straight to the Broom Desert to begin their treasure hunt (Hidden Seasoning Version).

"Carl, your driving skills are really good." Nemo, sitting in the back seat, praised him as she looked at the somewhat monotonous scenery outside the car window.

“I didn’t expect you to choose to drive into the Red Sands, Karl.” Piper, sitting in the passenger seat, said with a complicated tone, “I thought you were the old-fashioned kind of trainer, Karl.”

"When you say 'old-school,' do you mean the kind of old-school people who hike across the desert and die of thirst if they're not careful? That's not old-school, that's just crazy." Karl glanced at Pipa speechlessly. "If you want to hike across the scorching desert, just tell me, and I'll put you down right now."

Upon hearing this, Piper immediately put her hand to her mouth as if zipping up a zipper, then winked at Carl.

"Look over there!" Nemo's excited shout interrupted their bickering.

Pipa followed Nemo's gaze and saw a group of gray, fan-shaped Pokémon with long black noses and long horns on the sides of their mouths appear on the top of a sand dune not far from them.

Donphan is an armored Pokémon whose entire body is covered in a layer of hard skin and has a pair of thick tusks. Although they look somewhat intimidating, they are actually very calm and composed unless someone deliberately provokes them.

The moment Karl saw the group of Donak, his brows furrowed instantly. His sixth sense told him that something was wrong with these Donak.