Pokémon Ranch Story

Whether they were trainers or not, everyone came to join in the fun.

"Listen carefully, which move am I describing?"

"It causes the opponent to lose focus and reduces their special attack capabilities."

"Scream!"

Some children excitedly rushed to answer, their faces full of anticipation.

"No, kid!"

"Scared"

"Roar"

"..."

One person after another spoke up, but no one found the correct answer.

For ordinary people and novice trainers who are not professional trainers nearby, it is very difficult to guess the moves by describing them.

As far as Natsuki knows, there are over 900 known techniques.

The first question was only answered correctly by a new trainer with a mischievous little imp five minutes later.

The other party obtained a secret language learning machine.

The first round got the atmosphere going, and before the second round even started, everyone was already urging them on.

"Now, listen to the question: which move am I describing?"

"Emit a seductive cry, inflicting mental damage on the opponent. The attack is guaranteed to hit."

One second...

"The Enchanting Voice"

"Congratulations, young man, you answered correctly."

"This is the Enchanting Voice move learning machine, please keep it safe."

The ending was too quick, and everyone looked at Xia Mu with astonished expressions.

For a moment, I was filled with regret, realizing how simple it was.

The atmosphere reached its climax after two more move learning machines were given out in succession.

Xia Mu thanked them again and left the crowd with the foam squirrel.

With his vast knowledge base, it was a complete game of cat and mouse.

If you stay there, no one else will get anything.

Besides, I have serious business to attend to in Biyi City, so I can't just play around all the time.

One TM for the "Enchanting Voice" move that Bubble Squirrel can learn is enough.

"Foam Chipmunk, want to learn?"

I picked up the TM and waved it in front of the foam squirrel. "It can make really cool moves, and with the foam squirrel's cute appearance, even I'm obsessed!"

Thinking of how Xia Mu held it tightly, the foam squirrel blushed and whispered, "Lili!" Then I'll listen to the trainer and try to imitate him for a little while.

Yay! Now I'll have lullabies to listen to when I sleep.

First, teach the Enchanting Voice, then teach the Bubble Squirrel singing tricks. Plan works!

Add to that a bit of coquettishness.

Just thinking about it made Xia Mu feel his girlish heart melt.

So, Xia Mu explained the key points of learning Enchanted Voice to Bubble Squirrel, and they went to the shop in Wing City that sells Ranch Pokémon.

Only here can you find farm Pokémon from the Padia region for sale.

Chapter 38 Buying Farm Pokémon

Farm Pokémon are a special category among thousands of Pokémon.

They all have high economic value and are highly favored by ranchers.

Miltank and Tauros are among its representative Pokémon, widely distributed across various regions of the continent.

They can even be found in remote areas such as Leo and Almia.

They are so widespread, just like Pikachu on the roadside.

Stepping into the Pokémon Shop, it was open for business, and there were quite a few people inside.

From their conversation, I learned that they had all come for the Pokémon at Padia Ranch.

Suddenly, Xia Mu tensed up.

With so many people, it must be sold out already!

I quickened my pace and went to the front desk.

"Excuse me, I wanted to ask if your new batch of Pokémon for the ranch has sold out?"

The answer to Xia Mu came from a female voice.

"Not yet, sir."

"Phew!" Xia Mu breathed a sigh of relief, thankfully the trip wasn't in vain.

“My name is Natsuki, a rancher from Route 12.”

“Mr. Natsuki, you can call me Camille. I’m the manager of this Pokémon store. Feel free to ask me any questions.”

"What procedures and requirements are needed to purchase Pokémon from Padia Farm? And what other Pokémon are available?"

Xia Mu got straight to the point, without beating around the bush.

Following Camille, the two went to the backyard and entered an area enclosed by a glass dome.

It's a miniature ecosystem, complete with rivers, grasslands, forests, mountains, and deserts—a diverse range of environments suitable for most Pokémon.

Some Pokémon, domesticated by humans, roamed freely and lived carefree lives.

Xia Mu and the foam squirrel struck the same pose, their eyes simultaneously sweeping over them.

"Big Milk Pot, Dodori, Tauros, Mareep, Little Elephant, Ride Sheep, Buzzbat..."

These are all Pokémon commonly found in the Kalos region. The only one that might be less common is Noboo, which is a Dragon-type Pokémon after all.

If he remembered correctly, buzzing bats have the habit of collecting tree fruits.

If you raise a group of buzzing bats, you can find freshly picked tree fruits in the cave the next day.

After walking through the area, Xia Mu saw his destination.

My eyes lit up immediately; it was a ranch Pokémon from the Padilla region.

Camille stopped, pointed to the Pokémon playing on the grass ahead, and said, "Those are the ranch Pokémon from Padia."

"Look at that one, its name is 'Loves to Eat Pigs'."

Looking in the direction Camille was pointing, they saw a small pig with a black body, brown face, and pink nose lying under the shade of a tree.

At first glance, it looks chubby like a ball, but upon closer inspection, you can see that it is all muscle.

"That Pokémon is always on its way to find food because of its gluttony. With it, you can find the most delicious wild food in the mountains and forests. It is said that you can even find the delicious crab claws dropped by the competitive hairy crab."

"so amazing!"

"Lili~"

One person with a Pokémon remarked that with someone who loves to eat pork, it's impossible to leave the mountains empty-handed.

Camille's introduction didn't stop there; she pointed to the Pokémon hiding among the branches.

"That's a String Spider, the String Pokémon. The silk it spins is as strong as metal wire, and it's extremely expensive to buy at farmers' markets. It's one of the main materials for making high-end formal wear."

Its rear end was wrapped in a ball of white yarn, with only its head and eight claws sticking out, looking rather cautious.

"Look over there chasing butterflies, that's a little dog Pokémon, a puppy-like creature that can spit out special yeast that can be used in cooking."

"That one that looks like it's about to cry is Mini Fu. After evolving, it can produce a fragrant and delicious olive oil, which is loved by some chefs."

There are too many, too many to count.

Saltstone treasures, which huddle together in caves and produce precious salt by rubbing their bodies together.

The Electric Petrel can generate electricity, ensuring that fishing will never result in a failed attempt.

These are wild jellyfish that live in damp forests and shed chewy, delicious flakes.

The top-tier mount Pokémon, Motolizard, has three transformations.

There are so many, so many to choose from, Xia Mu is overwhelmed by the choices.

Each one is unique, and he wants them all.

I've already started imagining what it would be like to raise these Pokémon on a ranch.

Suck, suck, suck...

Drooling unconsciously trickled from the corner of his mouth.

I want it all.

Shaking his head to suppress the excitement in his heart, Xia Mu looked at Camille and asked about the price.

"So, how much do these Pokémon cost?"

"Not expensive at all! It's definitely great value for money."

"Eat Pig 5000, Pearl Spider 5000, Pauper Bag 5000, Miniature Flo 6500, Electric Petrel 7500, Wild Jellyfish 8800, Motor Lizard 10000, Salt Stone Treasure 20000"

"..."

"So expensive!" That was Xia Mu's first thought, and her second thought was, "No wonder it's a farm Pokémon that traveled across the ocean."

Keep in mind that a common mount in Carlos, the little sheep, only costs 2500, while the dragon-attribute buzzing bat only costs 3000.

This is a normal price, after all, these are just the initial forms of baby Pokémon.

Their capabilities are extremely limited, and they require further training, which incurs a significant expense.

With such exorbitant prices, it's no wonder so many ranchers hesitated at the gate.

Xia Mu thought for a moment, then suddenly looked up and asked, "Do elite trainers get a discount?"

"Only 20% off!"

Xia Mu sighed, realizing he had no choice but to change his plans and make more selective purchases.

Buying Pokémon for the ranch is just the first step; the real expenses come from preparing food and building shelter for them.

With that thought in mind, Xia Mu made a decision: "I want to buy three buzzing bats, one miniature pufferfish, and one motorcycle lizard."

"Three buzzing bats 9000, mini fries 6500, motorcycle lizards 10000, 20% off is 20400."

"I'll round it down for you, making it a bargain of 20000."

Xia Mu clutched his chest, feeling a pang of heartache.

After only a few days of warming up, most of the seedlings were gone.

He'll have to show some real talent at the beach festival two days from now.

Are there any free gifts or anything?

"Yes, yes, three months' worth of Pokémon food, plus a year's worth of free medical care."

“Swipe your card!”

"Ding, remaining funds in bank card: 26800"

Alliance coins are really hard to spend; 20,000 were gone in the blink of an eye.

Now he's actually glad he didn't choose Pokémon like Saltstone or Tentacruel.

They need permanent field huts and salt caves, which is another significant expense.