Pokémon Ranch Story

First, we needed to bring down the fever, so we gave her some fever-reducing medicine made from berries.

The effect was immediate; the girl's body temperature dropped rapidly, her condition stabilized, and soon a soft snore could be heard in the room.

Xia Mu, Penny, and the Flame Lion couple who were peering through the window all breathed a sigh of relief.

"Thank goodness Sister Penny was here, otherwise I wouldn't know what to do!"

"If Xia Mu hadn't delivered it in time, I would have been helpless if it had been delayed any longer."

"It should be credited to the Fire Lions."

The conversation lasted only a short while. Xia Mu told Sister Penny and then returned home.

With Sister Penny watching over things, he could rest assured.

Tomorrow, once the other person wakes up, I'll take them to Officer Jenny and send them back.

On the way back, the female Flame Lion learned that her offspring had been abandoned and inevitably blamed the male Flame Lion. Only after Xia Mu repeatedly assured her did she calm down.

Judging from the female fire lion's attitude toward her offspring, this was likely her first time giving birth and her first time forming a pride.

Thinking of my own Kangaskhan, I can have it learn from the Flame Lion.

Barring any unforeseen circumstances, the marsupials should give birth to baby marsupials during the fall and winter.

We quickly returned to the ranch, and before we even got close, the little lion's joyful roars echoed through the air.

The female fire lion, who had been eagerly awaiting the cubs, visibly breathed a sigh of relief, but her eyes still lingered with resentment as she looked at her mate.

You ask them to take care of a child, and they just dump the child on someone else. What kind of father are they?

In the ranch, the three little lions were in better condition than ever before.

The kangaroo used all the parenting techniques it had learned, and the parenting results were excellent.

So much so that when the little lion saw its parents, it gave them a cursory glance and continued to play and frolic around the marsupial.

Ok!

If a child is away from their parents for a few hours, will they become distant from them?

This infuriated the female Flame Lion, who then caught the male Flame Lion and gave him another beating.

Marital discord is no good news, so Xia Mu went to the kangaroo and whispered something in its ear.

The kangaroo nodded, indicating that it understood.

Seize the moment when the Flame Lions are arguing and take the female Flame Lion away.

A mother who has just given birth to her cubs, and a mother in reserve—they have many things in common and much to say to each other.

Kangasks share their parenting tips, and a female Flame Lion shares how to raise cubs.

They got along very well, and the male Flame Lion got away with being beaten for nothing.

"Fire Lion, it's getting late. You and your family can stay at the ranch for now. I'll go cook."

Xia Mu looked at the Flame Lion and extended an invitation, "It's not too late to leave after you've eaten."

Flame Lion: I want it extra spicy.

He strongly suspected that the Flame Lion had come to him only for that one bite of boiled pork slices.

"Okay." Xia Mu agreed, then turned to the foam squirrel that was closely following him and picked it up. "What do you want to eat?"

His tone became much gentler.

"Lili~"

The foam squirrel snuggled in his arms, rubbing its face against his and touching his cheek.

This little commotion is absolutely delightful.

"How about making glutinous rice cakes?"

Pinch its ears, and the foam squirrel becomes shy.

"Go play, it'll be ready in a little while."

I went into the kitchen and glanced at the shelf where he kept his ingredients.

Fortunately, we made a big replenishment a few days ago, otherwise it wouldn't have been enough to entertain the Fire Lion family.

The key to boiled sliced ​​pork is spiciness, so Xia Mu first prepares a secret chili sauce to ensure that it can satisfy the needs of the Flame Lion.

[Secret Chili Sauce: This is an extremely spicy chili sauce. Don't try it lightly! Adding it to certain dishes might attract some Pokémon fans.]

Looking at the three "super" characters at the beginning of the introduction, Xia Mu's outstretched chopsticks stopped.

Garlic bird, garlic bird.

I'd better not take the risk.

In addition to making boiled sliced ​​pork for the Flame Lion couple, Xia Mu also skewered several large meat skewers. The two super spicy dishes were more than enough to satisfy the Flame Lions' needs.

They also prepared dinner for the kangaroos and foam squirrels.

Xia Mu didn't stop there; today he also plans to make a baby food.

This can be considered as preparation for the birth of the baby kangaroo.

I haven't had the chance before!

There are three little lions on the ranch today, and none of them will go to waste after they are made.

Got it! ! !

Xia Mu quickly came up with an idea.

Peel and dice the tomatoes and potatoes, and mince the beef into a paste.

All the ingredients are readily available on the ranch, so nothing will be wasted.

Baby food is easier to prepare compared to other options.

Soon, the baby food made according to Little Lion's taste was ready, and at the same time, the information appeared in Xia Mu's eyes.

Chapter 33 Poachers

[Baby Food for Little Lion (C): Selected in Little Lion's favorite color, suitable for young Pokémon. Effect: Accelerated Growth (Slightly speeds up the growth of young Pokémon and slightly increases their potential.)]

Natsuki was quite surprised that it could actually enhance a Pokémon's potential.

And this is only a C-grade dish, made casually.

The unborn baby kangaroo is in for a treat.

The hut was barely big enough to fit a single Kangaskhan, let alone the massive Flame Lion.

Xia Mu asked the kangaroo to help carry the table to the open space in front of the house.

A battle over food has begun.

Flame Lion and Kangaskhan were fighting over boiled pork slices, neither of the two Pokémon giving way, and they were sweating profusely as they ate.

Female Flame Lions are much more docile in comparison, after all, they are mothers.

But after tasting the large meat skewers, he was momentarily dazed; they were unexpectedly delicious.

Looking at the three little lions beside her, the female fire lion revealed a loving smile.

The baby food prepared for them was devoured by the little lions, perfectly suited to their tastes.

After finishing eating, Little Lion ran to Xia Mu's side and kept cuddling around him.

This perfectly illustrates the principle of "whoever provides the milk is the mother".

Their affection for Xia Mu also skyrocketed. They probably thought that the human in front of them was someone who could conjure up the most delicious food out of thin air.

To Xia Mu's left, a foam squirrel nibbled on a sticky rice cake, glancing at Xia Mu every now and then and giving her a sweet smile, its eyes filled with nothing but Xia Mu.

As for the mud donkeys, they quickly finished their dinner and, before it was time for a bath and bed, rushed off to play in the mud.

Not far from here, on the grassland, noisy birds returning from their mealtime flapped their wings, leading their growing flocks across the pasture and into the forest.

It seems that Chatot has conquered all the bird Pokémon on Route 12.

He became a true king of birds.

For trainers, wandering from place to place and making their home wherever they go is the norm. Now, Xia Mu is also immersed in this simple life of gathering with friends.

This may explain why most trainers choose to stop traveling after a few years, settle down with their loved ones and Pokémon, and live a simple life called 'home'!

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The guests and hosts enjoyed themselves immensely, and the Fire Lion family left satisfied.

The Flame Lion, patting its belly, resumed its usual lazy demeanor.

Who would have thought that this lazy and gluttonous Pokémon would be the guardian of order on Route 12!

It is exceptionally reliable when things go wrong.

The female fire lion nuzzled her husband affectionately, bid farewell to the marsupial, and urged the cubs to follow.

The three little lions stood there forlornly, looking left and right, and followed their parents' footsteps with every step they took, turning back every few steps.

Oh oh oh!

Goodbye, delicious food, I'll definitely be back.

After seeing off the Flame Lion family, Xia Mu picked up the Foam Chipmunk and entered the ranch.

It was getting late, and he wondered if the girl he and the Fire Lion had saved had woken up yet.

I'm going to visit the Big Milk Tank Ranch early tomorrow morning.

In his view, since he had chosen to take on the case, he should see it through to the end and make sure he understood the whole story before sending the person back to their family.

Xia Mu even saw a resemblance between himself and the other person when he was a child.

That year, he also recklessly ran into the wilderness.

He was eventually rescued by a traveling trainer and taken home.

Hmm! The other person seems to be a trainer from the Unova region, accompanied by a Buffalo with a headshot.

Before going to bed, Xia Mu went to the donkey hut and washed the mud-covered donkeys thoroughly, repeatedly telling them not to play in the mud and to go to sleep obediently.

These three have prior convictions.

"Nini~"

The mud-covered donkeys lowered their heads and crawled back to their respective dens.

"Go to sleep now! You can play again tomorrow."

Xia Mu patted each of their heads, closed the door of the donkey hut, and yawned repeatedly.

Back at the ranch cabin, Xia Mu picked up the fragrant and soft foam squirrel, called to the marsupial, and lay down on the bed.

Before long, Xia Mu drifted off to sleep, and soft snoring filled the room.

The kangaroo, who woke up in the middle of the night, tiptoed and covered Xia Mu with a blanket.

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The next day, the sky was bright and clear; it was a rare good day.

Get up early and let the mud donkeys out to frolic freely.

I made breakfast myself and then called a mud donkey to head to the Big Milk Tank Ranch.

The girl I rescued yesterday should wake up by now.

Sending the other party back early allows me to return and prepare for sowing.

Today is not his day to relax and rest.

Half an hour later, in the small clinic of the Big Milk Tank Ranch, the girl on the hospital bed looked weakly at Xia Mu, her eyes moist.

"Name?"

"Korni"