Pokémon Ranch Story

Noticing the expressions on the faces of the mud-covered donkeys, he smiled.

He offered a friendly invitation: "Come and have a taste, see if it suits your palate."

Delicious food is right here, no need to say more.

The mud donkeys let out an excited howl and pounced on the three-tiered mud cake, taking a big bite from the top layer.

The donkey's expression after tasting it: (???)

Their stomachs were completely conquered by the mud cake; the aroma was so enticing that they all turned into ruthless rice-eating machines.

The three layers of mud cake were all eaten by the mud donkeys, leaving them so full that they lay on the grass, too full to move.

Just as Xia Mu was about to approach, the leader of the three mud donkeys suddenly stood up.

His face turned bright red, and he had a pained expression on his face, as if he was about to burst out laughing.

The next moment, inexhaustible power surged from the mud donkey's body, and earth-yellow ground-elemental energy enveloped it.

It was as if it had transformed into a heavily loaded truck, bringing with it a thunderous rumble.

Then the mud donkey rushed straight into the forest on one side, breaking all the trees it encountered along the way, regardless of their size.

After running around and releasing all the excess energy in his body, Mud Donkey breathed a sigh of relief; he almost couldn't hold it in any longer.

On the other hand, looking at the destruction that Mud Donkey had just caused, Xia Mu felt like a million Mud Donkeys were running through his mind.

That was 100,000 horsepower!

But that doesn't make sense either. Is a move with 100,000 horsepower really that powerful? Especially considering it's performed by a small, clumsy guy like Mud Donkey.

Completely illogical, a huge question mark popped up on Xia Mutou's head.

Just as Xia Mu was about to approach and examine it carefully...

The other two mud donkeys also suddenly stood up, their bodies surging with a rich earth-elemental power.

A bird roared excitedly towards the sky, and a strange wind suddenly appeared, whipping up a cloud of dust that enveloped a large area in front of it.

The sandstorm swept across the donkey hut with unparalleled force, tearing down the fence and burying the hut in yellow sand.

Xia Mu: "..."

Wherever the sandstorm passed, everything turned into a yellow sand environment, and the earth took on a dark, earthy yellow hue, instantly making the environment harsh.

Ok!

One mastered the 100,000 horsepower move, one mastered the sandstorm move, and what about the other one?

As if responding to Xia Mu's expectations, the last mud donkey let out a strange howl.

Its forelimbs were raised high, enveloping it in a thick layer of almost tangible ground energy, which stomped heavily on the ground.

The next moment, a crisp cracking sound rang out.

Cracks stretched outwards, extending straight to the front of the donkey hut.

"No!"

Sensing something was wrong, Xia Mu called out urgently.

That's a donkey hut he built at a cost of 6000 Alliance Coins; it can't just be destroyed like this.

Whether the mud donkey heard Xia Mu's voice or not, the ground fissure suddenly changed direction and fell into the mud pool next to it.

With a muffled 'boom,' the mud pit exploded, and dark brown mud shot into the sky like a fountain, then spread evenly in all directions.

The sandstorm has stopped, and thankfully the donkey hut was undamaged—a stroke of good luck amidst misfortune.

"Mud~"

The three mud-covered donkeys stood in unison, tilting their heads and looking at Xia Mu expectantly, as if they were begging for praise and recognition.

What can Xia Mu do?

You'll definitely spoil your own child.

He bears some responsibility for the current situation.

He hadn't expected the [Mud Cake] to be so powerful, allowing the Mud Donkeys to each learn a Ground-type move.

Each of the three moves is more powerful than the last.

Looking back now, the mud cake probably just served as a trigger.

The mud donkeys have been eating pumpkin porridge as their staple food for the past few days since they arrived at the ranch, and they have accumulated a lot of energy.

It seems we can't let Mud Donkey eat like crazy anymore; we need to control it.

To avoid giving him another big surprise.

Xia Mu squatted down and reached out to stroke each of them. "You're all very capable. If I ever leave, how about I leave the ranch in your care?"

"mud!"

Brother Mud Donkey nodded vigorously, indicating that he would create all the unfamiliar Pokémon.

The other two chimed in, so that they could repay Xia Mu for his care.

We must never allow anyone else to damage the ranch.

At this very moment, the Pokémon that would later become famous throughout the Pokémon world and be hailed as the 'Three Holy Knights' were born.

The young paladin encountered the greatest trouble of his life.

The foam squirrel and the kangaroo ran over angrily.

Seeing the mess and damage here only fueled my anger.

The icy aura emanating from the Kangasks made Mud Donkey shiver involuntarily.

She shrank back, blinked her innocent big eyes, and looked to Xia Mu for help.

Xia Mu quickly stepped in to smooth things over and personally gave Ni Luzi a lecture.

And make them promise that this situation will never happen again.

"Alright, I've taught the mud donkey a lesson. Now come and help me repair the donkey hut."

Xia Mu assigned tasks: "Foam Chipmunk and Chatty Bird, you two help me clear the sand and mud. Kangaskhan, please take Mud Donkey and bring the wood next to the hut over. Don't forget my tools either."

With an axe, saw, and hammer, Xia Mu has a complete set of woodworking tools, making it easy for him to repair damaged fences and mud pits.

After a flurry of activity, an afternoon had passed.

Xia Mu's plan to create dishes using special ingredients has to be put on hold for now, and she'll deal with it when she has more free time later.

This recipe is sufficient for mud cake.

Tonight's dinner was exceptionally lavish, and the dishes made with fresh ingredients were quite different from what one might expect.

Every Pokémon ate until they were stuffed.

The two sides reconciled, and Mud Donkey continued to play behind the marsupials.

As for the noisy bird, it spends most of its time on the back mountain, except when it's guarding the orchard.

Birds yearn for freedom even more.

Xia Mu only asked that Xia Mu come home for dinner on time every day.

It would be even better if he didn't bark and chatter in my ear first thing in the morning.

Chapter 24 Pork Rib and Corn Soup

It's raining.

It was the first rain since Xia Mu arrived at the ranch.

A continuous drizzle fell, raindrops pattering on the roof, gathering into streams along the slope, and dripping from the eaves.

Looks like I'll have to stay indoors today.

Feeling the steam coming from the window, Xia Mu picked up the foam squirrel and showed it to the little guy.

"Lili!"

The foam squirrel let out a disappointed whimper and snuggled closer to Xia Mu.

The plan to pick a bouquet of flowers and give it to Xia Mu had to be put on hold for the time being.

On the windowsill, the various flowers in the vase were wilted, their petals fallen and their fragrance gone.

After comforting the foam squirrel, Xia Mu handed it over to the kangaroo to look after.

After getting dressed, I went to the kitchen first.

On rainy days, you definitely need to eat hot soup or rice to warm yourself up.

Take out the pork ribs I bought in Sara City last time and chop them into small pieces.

Add water to a pot, add the ribs, cooking wine, and ginger to remove any unpleasant odor.

Asking the kangaroo to keep an eye on things, Xia Mu put on a raincoat.

Find the noisy bird under the eaves outside the cabin and bring it inside.

A spring rain fell, and the temperature suddenly dropped.

Even Pokémon, with their strong constitutions, can catch a cold, which would be terrible.

"Quack~"

"Don't move, don't move. Let me wipe the moisture off your body first."

Wrap the noisy bird in a dry towel and rub it vigorously with both hands.

The noisy bird's colorful plumage became disheveled.

Let the noisy bird into the room, and Xia Mu peeks out to observe the sky.

The sky was overcast, and the rain wasn't going to stop anytime soon.

Wrapped tightly in his raincoat, Xia Mu rushed to the donkey hut with his head covered.

Pushing open the door, I saw three mud-covered donkeys huddled together.

Upon seeing Xia Mu appear, they all rushed towards him, surrounding him and using their bodies to dispel the chill from his skin.

"It's still a bit cold, isn't it?" Xia Mu gently stroked each of them, saying, "Let's go inside and warm up together. The other companions are all here."

"Nini~"

The mud-covered donkeys shook their heads; with Xia Mu around, it wasn't cold.

Xia Mu took some dry grass and covered the mud donkeys with it, then led them through the rain back to the ranch cabin.

Pushing open the door, I saw orange flames burning brightly inside the fortified walls, dispelling the chill from my body.

After wiping the mud-covered donkeys clean of the rain, Xia Mu let them lie down by the wall and keep warm with the noisy birds.

She then hurried into the kitchen.

The water has boiled, and the pork ribs are blanched.

Rinse it with cold water, then put it in another pot and bring it to a boil over high heat.

Necessary seasonings and side dishes are also indispensable.

Corn and carrots are the perfect choice for stewing pork ribs.

Once the water boils, turn the heat down to a simmer and cook slowly.

Xia Mu sat in front of the fireplace, and the foam squirrel obediently jumped onto him, warming him with its body.

The other Pokémon also gathered around Natsuki.

"This is life!" Xia Mu couldn't help but exclaim.

A group of Pokémon gathered around you, with you at the center, and they all like you.

Leaning against the kangaroo, Xia Mu picked up "The Complete Book of Planting" and began to read.

The Pokémon played together harmoniously.