Pokémon Ranch Story

After collecting all the grass dumplings, it was almost noon, and Xia Mu should go cook.

Let the foam squirrel bring out Mini Fu to play with the guests. Xia Mu goes to the kitchen, looks at the ingredients in the freezer, and thinks about what dish to make.

"Gah!"

A motorcycle lizard at his feet bit his trouser leg, trying to attract Xia Mu's attention.

"Stop messing around, I need to cook now, I don't have time to play with you."

Xia Mu kicked his legs, but seeing that the motorcycle lizard was biting him tightly, he had no choice but to squat down and pat it to comfort it.

"Be good! Go out and play with the marsupials and the others first, I'll play with you this afternoon."

Seeing that it couldn't change the situation, the motorcycle lizard squatted down at the kitchen doorway.

Xia Mu then took out the ingredients for the meal she was going to make at noon.

This afternoon, not only was Karune there, but also several of her Pokémon.

Lunch should ideally be large and delicious, primarily to restore physical strength and energy.

Pan-fried pork chops with the effect of restoring stamina (large) are a must, as is a berry platter suitable for various Pokémon flavors.

Another simple and appetizing cucumber salad, a refreshing and beautifying honey grapefruit drink, and a seafood pizza as the main course.

Having an oven makes making pizzas much simpler.

Knead and ferment the dough, roll it out into a flatbread, and spread a layer of shredded cheese evenly on the back.

Then, the pre-marinated seafood is layered on top: shrimp, squid rings, and clam meat. These are all common seafood items that the foam squirrels and their friends brought back from their beachcombing trips.

Of course, some seasoned green vegetables are also essential. Arrange bell pepper rings and onion slices at intervals, and finally sprinkle with a layer of shredded cheese and black pepper.

That's it. Put it in the oven and bake for 30 minutes.

During this process, it is taken out several times and sprayed with water mist to make the surface crispier and more delicious.

Finally, before serving, it is drizzled with pre-melted garlic butter.

That's how a seafood pizza is made.

A pop-up window appeared in front of Xia Mu.

Chapter 55 Stealing Half a Day of Leisure

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Seafood Pizza (B): A freshly baked 18-inch seafood pizza, with cheese wrapped around bouncy shrimp and the aroma of black pepper, every bite is a taste of the Mediterranean.

Food effect: Restores stamina (large). After consumption, Pokémon gain a short-term Focus buff, greatly increasing meditation efficiency.

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A delicious dish, perfect for Psychic-type Pokémon.

When Xia Mu served the dish again, Gardevoir looked over and was deeply attracted by its unique flavor.

Unable to maintain her ladylike image, she swallowed hard, her throat bobbing.

Natsuki, who was focusing some of her attention on Gardevoir, smiled gently.

"All the dishes are here, let's eat!"

A group of Pokémon gathered around the dining table, and they sprang into action after Xia Mu spoke.

An 18-inch pizza was big enough. Xia Mu first gave a slice to Karune and Gardevoir, then to Kangaskhan and Mototsurugi, and the three Nombats shared a slice together.

Mud donkey and miniature Fu do not eat meat.

Xia Mu took a piece and gave one-third of it to the foam squirrel.

The foam squirrel is tiny and can't eat too much.

A bite of seafood pizza followed by a sip of chilled pomelo juice filled Xia Mu with satisfaction.

After taking a small bite, Karuni was completely impressed by Xia Mu's cooking skills.

Golden cheese is stretched into a long, thin silver thread, shimmering enticingly in the sunlight. The crust encases seafood, making every bite a delightful experience and a unique surprise.

"It's so delicious! I wish I could eat this every day!"

Next to her, Gardevoir's reaction was even more exaggerated.

After chewing it a couple of times, its face turned flushed.

His superpowers were unleashed, his body overflowing with energy that was almost leaking out, causing him to tremble.

As Gardevoir's beautiful eyes lit up with psychic power, she suddenly appeared in an open space to the side.

With her small hands forming a hand seal in front of her chest, powerful psychic energy materialized at that moment, distorting the air around Gardevoir and blurring its figure.

Then, one compressed psychic ball after another was launched into the high-altitude clouds, as Gardevoir released excess energy from its body.

This behavior has a specific term in trainers: energy leakage.

If not handled properly, it can cause a Pokémon to go berserk.

This usually happens when Pokémon like Magikarp and Shellder evolve.

One is too weak to control itself, and the other is too strong to manage itself.

Gardevoir is clearly not included in this category; after releasing its surge of psychic power, its condition naturally returned to normal.

The look in his eyes as he gazed at the seafood pizza changed, filled with both surprise and delight.

When Kangaskhan and other Pokémon consumed it, their bodies did not change.

After lunch, Karuni received a call from her agent.

After exchanging a few words, Karuni promptly hung up the phone.

Handing her a glass of grapefruit juice, Xia Mu asked curiously, "Are you rushing back? Is acting really that demanding?"

"Yes! I haven't had enough rest after being out for half a day!"

Karuni shook her head, deciding not to think about work today.

After taking the Foam Squirrel from Natsume, Karune waved and led the group of Pokémon to the beach.

"Beach?"

"Karuni's swimsuit!!!"

Xia Mu's eyes lit up, and she quickly rinsed the dishes clean.

Riding on his motorcycle lizard, Xia Mu gave chase.

On the golden beach studded with seashells and starfish, Karune leads her Pokémon in building sandcastles.

Upon seeing this, Xia Mu immediately lost interest.

Hey, what's going on here?!

Why come to the beach and not wear a swimsuit to build sandcastles? There's nothing nice about it.

Xia Mu turned to leave, but saw Karuni waving at him from afar.

Ten minutes later, his gaze swept over the Pokémon around him one by one.

"Can I move now?"

Xia Mu moved his body, which was submerged in sand, and tried to stand up. The sand that had accumulated on his stomach began to fall off slowly.

"Lili!"

"Fufu~"

The two little ones ran over and held Xia Mu down, preventing her from coming out.

They also want to build a castle on Xia Mu's body.

"Okay! I'll take a nap then."

The grass balls are all ready. There's nothing else to do this afternoon, so playing with the foam squirrels won't hurt.

Later, not only Foam Squirrel and Mini Fou, but also Kangaskhan joined in.

When invited to play in the sand by the foam squirrel, the motor lizard arrogantly flicked its tail.

I'm a mature Pokémon, I don't play in the sand!

Hehehe! Sand is so much fun.

Karuni watched with a smile and then joined in.

Unable to move, drowsiness gradually overwhelmed Xia Mu.

Soon after, he began to snore through his nose, and the foam squirrels became much quieter.

As Xia Mu waited for him to open his eyes, he was surrounded by a circle of Pokémon, all with their eyes closed, enjoying a sunbath.

Not far away, Karuni sat on a deck chair, gazing at the blue sky and waves with unprecedented relaxation.

Upon seeing that Xia Mu had woken up, she greeted him.

Relaxed and leisurely days always pass quickly. Karuni's assistant called her more than a dozen times that afternoon, constantly asking when she would be back.

They were to leave Salvador overnight and head to the next city to discuss the film's promotion.

Along Route 12, they watched as Karen got into a car and waved goodbye.

They are no longer the boys and girls they once were; each has their own pursuits and goals, and their steps toward realizing their ideals should not stop.

In the end, Karuni didn't stay for dinner, nor did she put on her swimsuit.

"Lili!"

The foam squirrel looked up at Xia Mu and asked, "Will Karune and Gardevoir come to the ranch again?"

"You two became good friends on your first meeting?" He patted the foam squirrel, directed the motorcycle lizard to the front of the Milk Tank Ranch, and took out the money from selling today's produce from the collection box.

It's only a little over a thousand.

The foam squirrel nodded vigorously in Xia Mu's arms.

He looked at the few movie tickets in his hand; they were the ones Karuni had given him before she left.

"How about I take you to see the movie they're in a week from now?"

The foam squirrel tilted its head. "Lili?" What's that movie?

The little guy has never even seen a TV, let alone a movie.

When asked by the foam squirrel, Xia Mu pondered for a moment and said, "Movies! They allow many people and Pokémon to see you and gain many fans."

"Li!!"

The foam squirrels were surprised; they were actually big stars.

That's awesome.

After returning to the ranch, they spent the afternoon playing on the beach. Xia Mu then took the Pokémon to the lake and washed them one by one until they were clean.

Dinner was a simple bowl of udon noodles, one big bowl for each person.

Xia Mu also made sure to send some to the buzzing bats, and reminded them to be careful at night and to notify him immediately if anything happened.

After dinner, Xia Mu recorded the day's harvest in the ledger, then fell asleep with the foam squirrel in her arms.

After they were all fast asleep, the motorcycle lizard sneaked out of the house to join the buzzing bats.

They didn't notice that a noisy bird flew over their heads and landed on the eaves.

These past few days have been exhausting for me, finally I can rest for a few days.

Chapter 56 Endless Energy: Kernie and Strawberry Picking

February 3, 198th year of the League calendar, was a sunny and breezy day.

After breakfast, Xia Mu changed into a khaki work uniform, with the kangaroo carrying several large baskets for carrying things beside him.