Pokémon Ranch Story

"Drooling! Time to dig in!"

Upon hearing the news, the marsupial grabbed a wooden skewer and bit off a piece of roasted meat.

Spicy, very spicy.

Pair it with a bite of vegetable salad, and it's so delicious you'll want to swallow your tongue.

The squirrel next to me held up a piece of glutinous rice cake with its tiny paws and savored it in small bites.

Immediately, his two big eyes narrowed in enjoyment.

They seemed completely won over by the sweet and sticky rice cake.

Watching the Pokémon devour their food was the best compliment to him, the trainer and chef.

After dinner, Xia Mu quickly washed herself and then eagerly hugged the foam squirrel in her arms.

The tiny foam squirrels are soft and fluffy, and their bodies emit a faint fragrance from the red date and glutinous rice cakes they've eaten.

Xia Mu would pet a cat, pinching its ears and scratching its paws from time to time.

If there were a TV at this moment, watching it while lying down would be pure bliss.

Stargazing outdoors is also a good option.

A moment later, the foam squirrel in Xia Mu's arms made a comfortable purring sound, and the little guy was enjoying Xia Mu's stroking.

The foam squirrel is completely at Natsuki's mercy, it's incredibly cute.

Indeed, no one in the world can resist the fluffy, fragrant, and soft Pokémon.

Suddenly, the starlight was blocked, and the Kangaskhan looked over with longing in its eyes, its eyes filled with envy.

"Long ooh!"

Without needing to say more, Xia Mu instantly understood the Kangaskhan's thoughts.

He understood immediately and ruthlessly rejected the kangaroo.

"No, the sleeping bag is only this big."

"Hey..."

The kangaroo sat down listlessly, looking aggrieved and pitiful.

"..."

Thinking back to when I first met Kangaskhan, I remember sleeping with him.

Seeing the Kangaskhan's state, Xia Mu felt a little soft-hearted.

"Lili~"

The soft, squirrel-like creature in my arms swayed gently.

"I've got it!" A lightbulb seemed to be flashing next to Xia Mu's head; he had a solution.

Five minutes later, beside the burning campfire.

The marsupial's limbs are spread out like a large pancake, and its face is full of kindness.

On the kangaroo's belly, Xia Mu lay on it, holding the foam squirrel, and didn't feel cold at all, even though the evening breeze was blowing in his face.

Xia Mu reached out and patted it, "Sweet dreams, Lao Da (Foam Chipmunk)."

“Tailong~ (Lili)”

……

The next day.

A corner of the ranch.

Summerwood planted fruit tree saplings one by one, with scattered green dots dotting the landscape.

Kangaroo and Foam Squirrel are using Squirtle spray bottles to water the seedlings and keep the soil moist.

Standing on the edge of the field, Natsuki smiled knowingly as he looked out at the curtain of the sky.

With proper fertilization and watering, he was able to reap his first bumper harvest three months later.

Xia Mu roughly calculated that the wasteland he reclaimed was about one acre in size.

He divided it into three sections, planting peaches, oranges, and apples respectively.

"Hey, come back after you're done watering the plants. Don't stay out too long. I'm going back to cook now."

Natsuki called out to the Pokémon.

The foam squirrel and the kangaroo both looked up at the same time, and the kangaroo waved to indicate that she had heard.

Xia Mu took off his straw hat and hung it on a stake next to the campsite. Out of the corner of his eye, he saw a mountain of logs piled up next to the ranch cabin.

This is the result of his and the Pokémon's joint efforts.

[LV0 Ranch Hut → LV1 Ranch Hut]

Alliance Coins: 0/10000

Timber: 500/450

We have enough wood, plus 50 more.

Now that he has the money, he can repair the ranch cabin and no longer need to camp outside.

Fortunately, it's not Carlos's rainy season yet, otherwise camping outdoors would be very risky.

Xia Mu's hands kept kneading the dough, and his brain was also working at lightning speed, thinking of ways to make money.

"How about we go to the Pokémon Center and take on the League quests? We can challenge the Pokémon's dorms, or even rob kids of their pocket money?"

"No, no. I should change my approach and try to acquire start-up capital by becoming a rancher."

My thoughts were in turmoil, and the chirping of insects and birds filled my ears.

Xia Mu's eyes naturally turned towards the back mountain, where all sorts of precious ingredients were nurtured.

Xia Mu had previously harvested black truffles during his adventures. The average quality ones cost 5,000 Alliance Coins per kilogram, while the top quality ones were extremely rare and sold for as much as 20,000 Alliance Coins per kilogram.

Xia Mu was fortunate enough to find it and even had a big meal with Kangaskhan in Lumiose City.

Black truffles are not the only expensive ingredient found in the mountains.

Top-quality olive oil from Oliva, salt from Salt Rock Giants, and crab legs shed by hairy cliff crabs are all premium ingredients sought after by the nobility.

His ranch is near the sea, and the Pokémon that most likely exists nearby is Crab.

The thought of delicious, meaty crab legs makes Natsuki Hikaru's mouth water.

"Let's do it tomorrow! We'll take the Pokémon along the coastline and see if we can find it."

Xia Mu wrapped the kneaded dough in plastic film and set it aside to ferment; this would be the main dish for lunch today.

This was his first attempt at making pasta.

Noodles are relatively more filling.

Xia Mu was prepared to sit by the sea for an entire afternoon.

Hopefully, more small, miscellaneous fish will be added.

The fried fish I promised the Kangaskhan hasn't been prepared yet, but the main ingredient is still missing.

The dough fermenting on the side is today's main dish for lunch.

This was his first attempt at making pasta.

Noodles are relatively more filling.

Xia Mu was prepared to sit by the sea for an entire afternoon.

Hopefully, more small, miscellaneous fish will be added.

The fried fish I promised the Kangaskhan hasn't been prepared yet, but the main ingredient is still missing.

Chapter 8 Air Force? Impossible.

【Zhajiangmian with too much salt (C): A low-grade dish, because the addition of too much salt ruins the original flavor, but it is still a delicious dish.

Cooking effect: Stamina recovery (medium), Salty LV1, slightly increases the salt content in the body, which some Pokémon might like.

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He made a mistake because his hand was shaking, but luckily he was making other dishes.

【Fried Egg (C): A basic dish. Its front resembles the sun and can be paired with any dish to create an extraordinary effect.】

Culinary effect: Versatile and versatile, the flavor changes depending on the ingredients paired with it.

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French Fries (C): A puffed and deep-fried dish. Eating it with a hamburger will trigger a combo effect.

Cooking effect: Go to the dock and order some fries (After eating, the long-winged gulls will guide you to the direction of the fish school, and your strength will be increased (medium)).

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Just as Xia Mu had guessed, the dishes he made, even fried eggs, could produce special effects.

The power of the cheat code is undeniable at this moment.

If things continue like this, he should become the Pokémon world's most knowledgeable food trainer and rancher.

A Pokémon version of a chef—I wonder if he can cook dishes that glow.

I used to crave it when I watched Master Boy.

While pondering, Xia Mu's hands moved without stopping, bringing the last soup to the table. It was a soup, the liquid whiter than milk, with a fragrant aroma lingering in the air.

Just by smelling the aroma, Xia Mu knew that the dish she had tried was a success.

Coconut Soup (B+): A flawless dish, a wonderful combination of coconut milk and the other ingredients (chicken, carrots, corn). The culinary effect: Oh, the ocean!

Oh, the ocean...

What a bizarre cooking effect!

B+, the highest quality dish created by Natsuki to date. Just by looking at the two perfect descriptions, one can imagine how delicious this dish is.

That's why Natsuki was even more curious about the results of the cooking.

【O Ocean! : Pokémon that eat this dish will gain the favor of the ocean (Water Pokémon are best served)】

Special effect: The messenger of Prince Manaphy of the Azure Sea will arrive at the ranch soon and will exchange gifts from the Azure Sea for coconut soup. Please take note.

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Ok?

Xia Mu never expected that a dish would be associated with Manaphy.

It seems they even sent an envoy.

And what could it be that she carries a gift from the Azure Sea?

Unexpectedly, Xia Mu didn't think much of it.

After letting the returning kangaroos and foam squirrels wash their hands, it's time to eat.

The noodles with soybean paste were really salty; after taking a bite, the little squirrel's face immediately scrunched up.

"If it doesn't taste good, don't force yourself. Try the coconut soup instead."

"Long ooh~"

After finishing a bowl of noodles, the marsupial raised its hand, indicating that it wanted more.

"Isn't it salty?"

Even Xia Mu himself found it difficult to swallow without the fried egg, and had to gulp down water after every bite.

"Tailong!"

The kangaroo shook its head; to it, anything made by Xia Mu herself was delicious.