Pokémon Ranch Story

Xia Mu didn't care at all about the little grass dumpling that Ding Zhi had helped him so much.

"Xia Mu, I can't accept something so valuable," Ding Zhi quickly stopped Xia Mu and explained casually.

"You don't know yet! A rancher bought the grass balls you were selling last night and fed them to his lambs. The milk they produced has improved in quality and has a unique grassy aroma."

"And this time I'm not buying it just for myself; other ranchers also asked me to buy some for them."

"I see."

Upon hearing the explanation, Xia Mu suddenly understood.

The effect of the grass dumplings on the mount sheep was a complete surprise, raising its quality by one level and almost doubling its price for ranchers.

If it can reach the level of top-grade ingredients, it can sell for an astronomical price.

Thinking of this, Xia Mu stopped talking about giving it away for free.

If this deal succeeds, he will have another stable source of income in the future.

After seeing Brother Dingzhi off, I made a note of the grass dumplings that the ranchers needed.

There were quite a few items, so we agreed to pick them up in three days.

Before Ding Zhi left, Xia Muqiang stuffed a small bag of ten grass dumplings into his hand.

This time, the other party did not refuse and was also very curious about the effects of the grass dumplings. They were eager to return to the pasture to feed the lambs on their mounts.

The thought of the Alliance Coins that were about to be deposited into his account made Xia Mu feel completely relaxed.

For him, the grass dumplings cost nothing.

Basically, they make as much profit as the selling price.

Start a business with zero cost.

Xia Mu suddenly felt an immense surge of energy within him, sending the Foam Squirrel to play with the Kangasks while he rode on the Motor Lizard.

First, he directed the motorcycle lizard to patrol the two farmlands and greet the mud donkeys.

They employ tillage techniques on crops, accelerating their growth.

The strawberries and cabbages planted on the second plot of land have entered the third stage of growth.

At the current rate of growth, Xia Mu will be ready for its first harvest in about two or three days.

Even now, picking them wouldn't be a problem.

Some bright green fruits can already be seen in the strawberry field, covered with light yellow dots.

Wiping away the surface dew, Xia Mu took a bite and suddenly bared her teeth.

It has a sour and astringent taste, with a tiny bit of sweetness.

"Gah~"

The motorcycle lizard opened its mouth and bit Xia Mu's trouser leg, scratching at him with its claws.

"you want?"

Xia Mu shook it and handed over a half-ripe strawberry, trying her best to keep a straight expression.

The motor lizard is watching what delicious food he's eating!

"Gah~"

The next moment, the Motor Lizard stood upright, pawing at its tongue with its front paws, and looked at Xia Mu with a resentful expression.

"Hahaha~" Xia Mu laughed heartily and happily, "You can also bring it to other Pokémon to eat!"

Xia Mu secretly suggested, already imagining the angry little expressions on the faces of the Kangaskhan and the Foam Squirrel after being caught in the trap.

"Awooo!" Almost instantly, the Motor Lizard understood Xia Mu's idea; it couldn't be the only one to get caught in the trap.

With only a few pink strawberries left, the Motor Lizard abandoned Xia Mu and disappeared in a flash.

Ignoring the motorcycle lizard, Xia Mu moved on to the tulip field.

This place is no longer what it looked like when it was first planted and transplanted. The stems have grown taller rapidly, and the leaves have spread out like swords. They are constantly photosynthesizing, storing energy for the upcoming flowering.

At the top of the stem is a green flower bud that is gradually swelling and about to bloom.

Many flower buds have turned from green to light color, and the outermost bracts are very loose and fall to the ground with the slightest touch. These are all signs that they are about to bloom.

A field of tulips—I wonder which Pokémon it will attract?

I'll ask Brother Galio tomorrow to see how much tulips are selling for this year.

After walking around the farmland, he came to the orchard.

The fruit trees are growing exceptionally slowly; they are currently only medium-sized and will be a long time before they flower and bear fruit.

I selected a few plants to observe, but I didn't see any signs of insect damage. It seems that the chattering bird hasn't forgotten the task it was assigned.

After finishing his daily work on the ranch, Xia Mu returned to the ranch hut, took out his sickle, and planned to harvest some hay to make grass dumplings.

After walking only a few steps, Xia Mu had to stop.

The lizard came running from a distance and hid behind him, its two claws gripping his clothes tightly and he couldn't shake it off.

Ahead, there were the three brothers: the Kangaroo, the Foam Chipmunk, and the Mud Donkey, who were furious at being teased.

Chapter 50 Motor Lizard: Aren't I a genius?

Ugh.

is that a lie!

Am I not a genius?

why

why

I can't beat the foam squirrel!

With the voice of the foam squirrel, which sounded both angelic and devilish, ringing in his ears, the motorcycle lizard staggered and fell onto the grass.

It didn't understand that it was the 'Iron Serpent,' the god of the future.

Now they can't even beat a weak foam squirrel.

He lay on the grass, awaiting judgment from the marsupials.

The last raw strawberry fell into the Motor Lizard's mouth, its sour and astringent taste filling its mouth, causing the Motor Lizard to frown sharply.

But his expression was unusually relaxed, a warmth from his family that he hadn't felt in a very long time.

"Hmm? Don't cry, Motor Lizard." Noticing that Motor Lizard was acting strangely and tears were welling up in its eyes, Xia Mu quickly went over to it.

"I'll teach those foam squirrels a lesson for you."

As he spoke, Xia Mu pretended to slap them and gestured with his eyes for the foam squirrels to apologize.

In his view, the motor lizard was still just a child.

The foam squirrel also noticed the lizard's unusual behavior, and gently stroked the lizard with its furry little paws, rubbing its tail against it as if apologizing.

"Lili~"

The marsupials and mud donkeys also gathered around, asking the motor lizard questions with concern.

A motorcycle lizard enveloped in the care and love of its family.

Not knowing how to express himself, he could only pounce on Xia Mu, gently wrapping his tail around the foam squirrel and placing it on his back.

Show yourself through your actions that you are okay.

The little incident came and went quickly. After playing around with the Pokémon, Xia Mu remembered the important matter of the day.

He asked who wanted to go with him to cut hay.

The kangaroo, the foam squirrel, and the mud donkey all agreed to join in. They were all very happy to be able to do anything with Xia Mu.

The motorcycle lizard let out a howl, urging Xia Mu to ride on its back.

So, Natsuki took the Pokémon to the other side of the ranch to cut hay.

That was a plot of land he casually planted when he first started growing crops.

According to his original plan, he wanted one or two lambs as mounts.

Unfortunately, plans can't keep up with changes.

Before they could raise a lamb as a mount, they started raising a mud donkey.

Later, motorcycle lizards, miniature lizards, and buzzing bats joined the ranch.

With so many Pokémon joining at once, the mount, Eyjafjalla, had to be put on hold indefinitely, and the pasture field was abandoned.

Just a few days ago, the marsupials were playing hide-and-seek here.

I never expected there would be an opportunity to reuse waste today.

Harvesting hay is not just a simple process; it also involves leaving stubble. The best cut is an upward angle to facilitate hay regeneration.

Xia Mu explained it to the Kangaskhan and the Motor Lizard, and the two little ones nodded and tried it out.

He carefully cut a stub with his claws and looked back at Xia Mu.

Xia Mu returned an affirmative look.

One person and two Pokémon were harvesting hay ahead, bundling it into haystacks and piling them onto the mud donkey, which carried it back to the hut in one trip.

Since he wanted to make grass balls, he didn't need to completely dry the hay; just let it air dry for a while and let it be blown by the wind.

This task was left to the foam squirrel, which used its tail to push aside the haystacks and then used its large tail to stir and flatten the piled-up hay.

With the help of all the Pokémon working together, all the grass was harvested, leaving only sections of the main stem about 5 centimeters off the ground in the field, which can grow back later.

Ah!

Sustainable exploitation.

There's definitely not enough time to make grass dumplings today. Fresh hay has too much moisture; it's best to dry it for a day to reach the optimal eating standard.

By the time Xia Mu and the others returned, it was noon, and time for lunch.

We can't delay, Xia Mu has something to do in Saluo City this afternoon.

He also made an appointment with Karuni to visit his ranch, but he didn't know when she would arrive, and he still needed to buy some ingredients.

He can buy more this time; he plans to purchase a generator, as well as a refrigerator and an oven.

After about a month, the ranch is finally going to get electricity.

Xia Mu told the Kangaskhan the news.

They were all even more excited than Xia Mu.

The ranch is getting better and better, which is the result of their joint efforts with Xia Mu.

Ten minutes later, Natsuki rode his motorcycle to the department store in Sara City. Bubble Squirrel, filled with the anticipation of the other Pokémon, urged Natsuki on.

Holding the Foam Squirrel in his arms and gently comforting it, the two Pokémon arrived at the third floor of the department store.

After looking around, Xia Mu selected the generator that the ranch needed.

It is a generator with energy storage function.

By having an Electric-type Pokémon charge it with electricity beforehand, it can be used continuously, and when fully charged, it can last for more than half a year.

What's troubling Natsuki now is the source of electricity.

He doesn't have a single Electric-type Pokémon.

It seems he needs to make a trip to the power plant to borrow an Electric-type Pokémon, preferably Electivire.

A single Electrify Beast can provide a city's electricity needs for a year, and it can fill a generator in just one go.

Other Electric-type Pokémon are much worse.

Just as Xia Mu was pondering, the motorcycle lizard next to him scratched its paw.

A light bulb lit up next to the big head.