Pokémon Ranch Story

"seed?"

He shook his head, admitting he truly didn't know.

Xia Mu briefly explained the current situation of the ranch and asked the boss to recommend a few types of seeds.

"Hmm~ Is this an abandoned pasture being cultivated? This is my first time planting, young friend."

Before the boss could speak, the sunflower monster wobbled over, clutching a seed in its hand and offering it to the two of them.

"Potatoes, mung beans, tomatoes, and cabbage are all suitable crops for spring planting and do not require much care, making them ideal for beginners."

The shopkeeper named the seeds one by one, and didn't hold back his praise, saying, "Sunflower Monster is already a qualified seed master!"

"Jima(?.?)"

Praised by her trainer, Sunflower shyly twisted her body and ran away.

"In addition to these four types of seeds, I also recommend that you plant some fruit trees, such as peaches and oranges."

"As long as they are watered and fertilized on time, they can grow tall and big, and they are an indispensable food for the Pokémon on the ranch."

After the explanation, Xia Mu had a general understanding. After thinking for a while, he said...

"Then give me one of each, I'll try growing them first."

Different seeds have different prices.

Common seeds like mung beans and potatoes are priced at 50 yuan per bag, while cabbage and tomatoes are more expensive, at 70 or 100 yuan per bag.

The most expensive item is the tree fruit seeds, which cost 600 yuan per bag.

The price of peaches, oranges, and apples is the same.

The total cost of purchasing these seeds was 2070 Alliance Coins.

These are all necessary expenses.

Before the farm could afford to raise Pokémon due to insufficient funds, farming was one of the few ways for the farm to make money.

Carrying a bag full of seeds, Xia Mu left the seed shop and headed to the woodworking shop next door as the shopkeeper waved to her with a smile.

A hoe for digging, a pickaxe for breaking rocks, an axe for felling trees, a watering can for watering plants, and a fishing rod for passing the time.

These are all essential items for the ranch; the whole set cost two thousand Alliance Coins.

Xia Mu now only has a little over five thousand left.

After leaving the woodworking shop, Xia Mu turned and went to the department store in the city center.

Here you can buy all kinds of daily necessities. Xia Mu plans to buy a week's worth of food to store.

Oil, salt, soy sauce, vinegar, bread slices, spices—each item has a label and its corresponding price.

For example, a bag of thirty slices of bread used to make hamburgers costs 100 Union Coins.

One bag was enough for Xia Mu and the Kangaskhan to eat for three or four days, so Xia Mu bought two bags to store them.

He wandered around the shelves, and soon his shopping cart was full, with one of each kind of seasoning.

With these seasonings, he can create more and different flavored dishes.

As a result, after purchasing a large number of necessities, Xia Mu was left with less than three thousand Alliance Coins.

At this moment, the sky outside gradually darkened, and a dazzling red glow appeared on the horizon.

It's getting late, so let's treat ourselves to a nice meal in Salvador.

Xia Mu walked into a restaurant, and the waiter handed her a menu.

In addition to food for humans, there are also foods suitable for Pokémon to eat.

I ordered myself a seafood noodle dish, and for the kangaroo, I got a fruit platter and some grilled meat.

I'll need to trouble the kangaroo to take the things I bought back later; it's been a great help.

A quick meal was served, and Xia Mu released the Pangolin.

One person, one Pokémon, enjoying a delicious meal.

The portions were very generous, and they ate until they were stuffed.

After paying and saying goodbye to the shopkeeper, Xia Mu and the Kangaroo, carrying large and small bags, hurried back by the starlight.

The wilderness at night is dangerous, as all sorts of wild Pokémon will come out.

But this was commonplace for Xia Mu; he was used to walking at night during his previous travels and wasn't afraid at all.

Before the wild Pokémon could even get close, Kangaskhan noticed it and then unleashed an unreasonable roar.

The wild Pokémon were so frightened that they scattered and ran away, none daring to approach.

The journey didn't take long.

Pushing open the dilapidated ranch gate, Xia Mu and the others returned to the ranch and arrived at the ranch cabin.

The flashlight beam illuminated the dark night sky. Looking at the clean and tidy environment surrounding the campsite, Xia Mu frowned.

A Pokémon came by!

Not only was the leftover grilled fish from the afternoon completely devoured, but even the weeds were piled up together.

The campsite was spotless.

Such a clean Pokémon reminded Xia Mu of the white Pokémon he had seen in the lake.

Who is it?! It's so hard to guess.

Chapter 4 The Kangaroo Uproots the Willow Tree

A blinding white light shone from the flashlight, illuminating the string of small, plum-blossom-shaped footprints on the ground.

Xia Mu stood up and patted the kangaroo that was on guard beside him. "Don't be nervous, it's just a clean little cutie."

Foam squirrel.

It is a Pokémon that loves cleanliness and will use its tail as a broom to clean up unclean places.

In other words, every foam squirrel is a clean freak.

"Long~"

Upon hearing this, the kangaroo withdrew its fierce aura, lowered its body, rubbed its head against Xia Mu's palm, and made a contented purring sound.

"Alright." Xia Mu gently stroked the kangaroo and turned off the flashlight. "You've been running around all day, go to sleep early. We have work to do tomorrow."

"Long ooh!"

Xia Mu was wrapped in a sleeping bag, with the kangaroo lying obediently beside him.

Falling asleep in the wilderness amidst the chirping of insects, birds, and various Pokémon calls is an essential skill for every trainer, and Xia Mu was already used to it.

He soon fell into a deep sleep.

Inside a tree hole in the woods near the pasture, a white squirrel huddled up, trembling with fear.

That roar just now terrified the rats.

I dare not go near it again, but the grilled fish was so delicious.

The foam squirrel was caught in a dilemma and unknowingly drifted off to sleep.

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"Uncle Lao, don't worry."

With one hand flipping the pork tenderloin in the pan, Xia Mu helplessly pushed the bag-like beast away with the other.

Family members, do you even know what it feels like when a 300-pound girl is acting all cute and affectionate with you?

Pork tenderloin is one of the best cuts of meat from a pig.

The Kangaskhan stared intently at the steak.

They were afraid the meat patty would be stolen the next second.

Under the continuous high temperature of frying, the oil under the crispy skin is bubbling and rolling, turning into an enticing honey-like color.

Seeing this, Xia Mu turned the fire down to a simmer and slowly grilled the food, while picking up the seasonings placed to the side and sprinkling them on layer by layer.

Gradually, the rich aroma of meat, along with the spiciness of black pepper and a hint of caramelized sweetness, wafts over you.

During the process, Xia Mu looked back.

The marsupial had somehow gotten close, lying on all fours like a greedy big dog, with drool dripping from its mouth.

Xia Mu chuckled and made a mental calculation.

When I felt the time was about right, I took out the two chops and placed them on a clean ceramic plate.

At the same time, information about this dish appeared before them.

【Pan-fried Pork Chop (B): Made with carefully selected tender pork chunks, cooked to the perfect temperature and seasoned with simple condiments, every bite is a delight and can provide Pokémon with a continuous source of energy.

Cooking Effects: Greatly restores HP and stamina; Pokémon gain Fighting-type Insight for 60 minutes.

"Huh! Is this some kind of special effect?"

Xia Mu was somewhat surprised.

The Fighting-type moveset should mean that Pokémon that are suitable for it can more easily learn Fighting-type moves during training.

Hmm, a dish that would be perfect for a kangaroo.

Let's talk about the shortcomings.

The duration was too short.

We can try to find a way to obtain the blessing permanently in the future.

As for now?

Let's hurry up and start eating; the marsupial is drooling all over the place.

When Xia Mu placed the fried meat in front of the marsupial, it let out an excited howl and then eagerly began to devour it.

Well!

One bite, and it's so delicious it'll bring tears to your eyes.

The marsupial held the plate and wolfed it down, licking even the last bit of grease clean with its tongue.

"The taste is indeed good, but it's a bit too greasy."

Xia Mu took a bite and commented on it to himself.

He then looked up and met the panther's longing eyes, its gaze fixed on the meat patty on his plate.

A silky tongue pressed against him, making his whole body sticky and covered in saliva.

Xia Mu pushed the kangaroo away in disgust and tapped it with an annoyance, "Here you go, here you go."

"Long ooh~"

The kangaroo suddenly picked up Xia Mu and rubbed against her affectionately.

This time, I tried the other half of the roast meat.

The portion of grilled meat was quite generous; half a piece was enough to fill Xia Mu up, and even some from the Pocket Beast wouldn't be a problem.

The greasy feeling in his mouth made him uncomfortable.

After thinking for a moment, Xia Mu picked up a few tree fruits, which she had picked on the way back yesterday evening.

The Kangaskhan also had a friendly discussion with Keiros, who was guarding the fruit tree.

Wash the fruit with clean water, then cut it into pieces and arrange them on a plate.

Then drizzle honey and sweet and sour jam on top.

Ta-da! A simple yet delicious fruit platter is ready.

【Fruit Platter (C): Several kinds of fresh tree fruits are cut into pieces and arranged on a platter, served with syrup and jam, forming a simple and delicious platter. It is said that adding Moo Moo fresh milk will create a unique flavor and effect.

Cooking effect: Increases a Pokémon's happiness and slightly increases its friendship level.