Pokémon Ranch Story

Through the foam squirrel's retelling, Xia Mu roughly understood that his gaze softened slightly when he looked at the five flower beauties.

What bad things could a flower like Hua Beibei, who doesn't even have a favorite flower, possibly do?

From the moment she was born, Hua Beibei would travel far and wide in search of the flowers she loved.

This time, they were blown over by a sudden gust of strong wind. Hua Beibei had no power to resist and kept floating in the air until she finally landed near the ranch.

During their exploration, they discovered a tulip field in the ranch. While the buzzing bats were training, they sneaked into the flower field and found their favorite flowers.

Do you live nearby?

Baihua Beibei shook her head sadly. The wind was too strong; even the giant rock snake was blown away.

Having understood Hua Beibei's meaning, Xia Mu frowned.

The distance is far, and they don't even know where their home is. It seems the flower buds are going to be homeless.

But when the wind was mentioned, Xia Mu had a bold idea.

Xia Mu tentatively asked, "Did you also see a huge, silvery-white bird?"

Hua Beibei's small eyes widened in shock. "Beibei~"

"Well, well!" Xia Mu sighed and smiled helplessly. "It really was Lugia's doing."

According to Hua Beibei's description, the wind that blew them away was very strong, and even a large creature like the Onix could not escape it.

The only creature capable of generating such a large-scale strong wind could be the Lugia that was previously attracted.

Going back to the source, Xia Mu also has a responsibility to fulfill.

It's no longer possible to send the flowers home to Beibei; they may have come from the other side of the Carlos continent, or even from more distant islands.

"So, Hua Beibei, do you want to go home?"

"Beibei~"

The five flowers, each controlling its own flower, were all depressed, as they didn't know where their home was.

"How about this for now?" Xia Mu stepped forward, beckoned to Hua Beibei, and explained, "You can stay and work on the ranch for now. When you are strong enough to cross the continent, you can leave to find your homeland."

"Of course you will be working for me. During this period, I will take care of your food and lodging, and I will make sure you are not in danger or go hungry."

With five Flowerbee, the vast tulip fields now have Pokémon to help tend to them.

The two sides have a cooperative and mutually beneficial relationship.

Taking advantage of the opportunity, the foam squirrel whispered in the ears of Hua Beibei and the others that Xia Mu would cook delicious food.

Just hearing the description from the foam squirrel made Hua Beibei swallow hard, and she looked at Xia Mu with renewed vigilance.

Five flower buds manipulated five different colored flowers to come before Xia Mu, and the flower wreath on her head was removed by them.

This is their most precious possession: a crown made of pollen, which has healing properties and can restore most injuries.

This is how the flower buds accept Xia Mu.

Extending out five fingers, he was helped to put on the braces by Hua Beibei, who then teased him with her fingers, making Hua Beibei giggle.

Chapter 59 Hua Beibei's Exclusive Dishes

"Is it tasty?"

Xia Mu looked at Hua Beibei with expectant eyes, each of her little hands holding a golden and crispy egg tart.

These are pastries he just made by adding flour to pollen and nectar collected from the flowers.

Because no other seasonings are added, these little cakes have a unique culinary effect.

【Sweet Mini Egg Tarts (C): A simple dish made with eggs and honey from the flower buds, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, with a rich aroma, it is a rare and delightful snack.

Cooking effect: Restores stamina (small).

Special effect: Better Honey lv1 (exclusive to Hua Beibei). After consumption, it will slightly improve the quality of the honey collected by the consumer, making it taste better and with different floral aromas.

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Five little flowers, each holding a tiny egg tart bigger than their own face, were at a loss as to where to begin.

But the aroma of the egg tarts made them all salivate and gulp down several bites.

"Lili!"

The foam squirrel hopped over to them and gestured without any physical object, indicating that Hua Beibei should imitate her.

A light bulb was thrown next to Honghua Beibei's little head, and she understood.

Before meals, offerings are made to the eldest son.

This is one of the survival methods for weak Pokémon in the wild.

The Floppies are small and weak. They imitate the Pokémon they see, struggling to break off a piece of egg tart and hand it to the Foam Squirrel and the Kangaskhan and Motosaurus surrounding them.

"Beibei~"

Xia Mu also had one in front of him. He carefully held up the red flower petal and placed it in front of him before taking the egg tart.

I shouldn't let Hua Beibei's kindness go to waste.

Shouldn't good food be shared?

This can also help build closer relationships, so why not?

Taking small bites of the egg tarts, Hua Beibei happily formed a circle around them, letting out silvery, joyful laughter.

This is the best food they've ever eaten, bar none.

My body felt warm and comfortable, and the small force within me seemed to have grown stronger.

"It seems you like it very much."

Natsuki was happy that the food was enjoyed by the Pokémon, so he took out all the remaining egg tarts and shared them with the Pokémon.

The foam squirrel, who loves sweets, was the first to run over, climb onto Xia Mu's shoulder, and wriggle around his neck, occasionally giving him a kiss.

Xia Mu picked up the foam squirrel, saying, "Little foam squirrels are born to be eaten by humans," while pinching its soft, big ears and then taking a deep breath of its fragrant, furry belly.

Seeing their affectionate behavior, the kangaroo pouted, feeling jealous.

He took two steps forward and wrapped his arms around Xia Mu and the foam squirrel, holding them together in his arms and nuzzling his head against Xia Mu.

"Gah~"

The motorcycle lizard first grabbed a piece of egg tart and ate it, then suddenly bit Xia Mu's trouser leg, scrambled onto him, and brought its big head close.

Suddenly, Xia Mu was surrounded by Pokémon and couldn't move an inch.

Touch this one, and the other two won't like it.

Xia Mu wished he had a hundred or eighty hands.

Holding an egg tart, with egg yolk still lingering at the corner of her mouth, Hua Beibei tilted her head, watching with envy as Xia Mu and the foam squirrels interacted intimately.

To have earned the approval of so many Pokémon, the human in front of me must be a very gentle person.

Their decision to stay on the ranch was the right one.

After calming the Pokémon down, Natsuki instructed Bubblegum to take Flappy to meet the other Pokémon on the ranch.

He then began his own harvesting work for the day.

Today, we're not only harvesting strawberries, but also cabbages.

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In the afternoon, after placing the harvested crops into the collection box, Xia Mu arrived at the Big Milk Tank Ranch.

Yesterday, Ding Zhi took all the grass dumplings with him. A day has passed, and he's here to ask for feedback.

After greeting the long-haired dog guarding the gate, Xia Mu found Mr. and Mrs. Ding Zhi milking the lambs in the lamb pen.

They were overjoyed to see Xia Mu arrive.

Xia Mu noticed the remaining grass balls in the feeding trough and asked curiously.

"Brother Ding Zhi, are the grass dumplings effective?"

With his hands still busy, Ding Zhi finished milking a lamb he was riding, and then walked over with a bucket, his smile impossible to hide.

"The effect is amazing." Ding Zhi pointed to the milk bucket, his face beaming with joy.

Xia Mu looked up and around. Having been a farmer for nearly a month, he had developed a good eye for judging the quality of various agricultural products.

The goat milk in the bucket is milky white, with a uniform texture and no obvious sediment. You can also smell a faint milky aroma when you get close.

While it may not be top-tier quality, it is a significant improvement over previous models.

If the sheep are fed grass dumplings for a long time, it is not impossible for the sheep milk they produce to reach the top quality.

Top-quality goat milk used to cost several times more than it does now.

The benefits don't stop there; the boost to reputation and prestige is also exhilarating.

"Xia Mu, I'll need your help to manufacture another batch in a few days."

This time, because many ranchers placed the order together, Ding Zhi didn't get much. At most, the stock would last for about a week before it ran out.

Having understood the effects of the grass dumplings, they naturally wanted to buy more.

Xia Mu had no objection to this.

He earned 3000 Alliance Coins from the first batch of grass dumplings.

Based on the rancher's consumption rate, he can sell four times a month, making a stable profit of 12000 per month.

This is no small sum, and he certainly wouldn't refuse.

Xia Mu readily agreed.

After checking on the lambs, they returned to the ranch with their Pokémon.

The afternoon is usually Xia Mu's time to relax and rest, but not today.

He needs to build the little house just for the flower beauties before dark.

After circling the tulip field, we decided to locate our spot in front of it, where the cottage could be seen at a glance from the direction of the flower field.

Because of Hua Beibei's petite size, Xia Mu chose a birdhouse-like design.

The entire structure is made of waterproof logs, and the roof is designed with a slope to facilitate drainage.

The interior space has multiple layers and compartments, resembling a honeycomb structure, ensuring that each flower bud has its own room.

The bottom is hollowed out, making it easier for Hua Beibei to insert flowers.

The whole thing is just a wooden stick with a matchbox stuck in it, and a triangular roof on top.

The cottage is simple in design; even a novice carpenter like Xia Mu could have completed it.

The only difference is whether it looks good or not; if you brush on another layer of blue paint, it will look quite presentable.

I kicked the motorcycle lizard and told that brat to go and call the flower beauties back.

Watching the motorcycle lizard's slender, dog-like figure disappear into the distance, he smiled helplessly.

This guy kept bothering him while he was working, and several times he almost tripped him because he wasn't paying attention.

A few minutes later, a large group of Pokémon came running over.

They curiously observed the little house that Xia Mu had built.

Hua Beibei controlled the flowers to move in and out of the little house, and she loved it very much.

This will be their home from now on.

The five little ones surrounded Xia Mu, huddled around him, and affectionately nuzzled his cheeks.

Xia Mu is the best human being in the world.

We will always love Natsuki.

Chapter 60 Raising Chickens