Pokémon Ranch Story

Unlike the claw meat of the iron-clawed lobster, which has a distinct earthy taste, the claw meat of the iron-armed prawn is exceptionally delicious due to its living environment.

With new colleagues joining, the ranchers were very welcoming and shared their breeding experiences with Xia Mu.

Soon, they started talking about an interesting anecdote.

"Ding Zhi, Xia Mu, you two need to be careful these next few days. A group of cats have wandered over here and even ransacked Yorick's ranch's granary."

When this was brought up, Yorick looked distressed and explained the details to everyone.

"Gray and brown meows?" Xia Mu wondered. "And it's an international criminal gang."

Aside from the normal white Meowth, the gray, cunning, and wise one is the Alolan type Meowth, while the dark brown one is the Galar type.

Xia Mu could already imagine how much trouble this meow could cause.

"Have you notified Miss Officer Jenny?"

“I’ve notified them,” Yorick said with a wry smile. “Miss Officer Jenny’s Growlithe was also injured by that grey cat.”

"Officer Jenny told us to wait a couple more days. She's already looking for trainers to help her surround and capture him."

"That's good!"

Some people felt relieved and skipped the topic.

They then talked about other things, such as the upcoming birth of a new batch of Mare sheep at Hain Ranch.

“Mr. Hein, may I reserve one or three?” Xia Mu asked.

Now that the ranch is on track, he should raise other ranch Pokémon to expand it.

Mare the sheep is a good choice.

“Of course, no problem.” Hein replied with a smile, happy to make the deal, and the two exchanged addresses.

While the ranchers were talking, many trainers and citizens came to visit from the surrounding area.

They all arrived at the waiting area not far away, where the participants released their Pokémon.

As beams of white light fell, various farm Pokémon appeared, including Mareep, Tauros, Shrimp, Miltank, and more.

And the three heavy mud-drawn horses beside Xia Mu.

Instantly, they became the focus of attention.

Its loud neighing, robust physique, and calm demeanor all showcase the beauty of its wild power.

"Oh! Look at those beautiful hooves covered in mud!" Yorick exclaimed excitedly as he stepped forward. "Xia Mu, is this the Pokémon you've raised?"

"Yes."

Xia Mu gently stroked the mud-covered horse, and Xia Mu responded.

Yorick was very distressed. "Oh my god, this tournament has gained another incredibly strong opponent."

Other ranchers glanced at them, expressing a similar sentiment.

Everyone here is a full-time rancher, so you all have a general idea of ​​how well you've trained your mudhorses.

This newly minted rancher surprised everyone like a dark horse.

"slightly?"

The third horse, heavily laden with mud, wiggled its rear end uncomfortably, feeling uncomfortable being stared at by so many people.

The big head burrowed into Xia Mu's arms, wanting Xia Mu to pat its head.

The other one was not to be outdone, also wanting to be petted by Xia Mu.

"Lili~"

The foam squirrel that had been perched on Xia Mu's shoulder was getting restless and wanted Xia Mu to pet it too.

He was instantly surrounded by four Pokémon, and in this lively atmosphere, the competition quietly began.

As tourists gathered below the stage, Serena pulled her mother to squeeze to the front of the crowd.

Chapter 82 The King and the Dark Horse

A spring breeze carrying the scent of the sea blew by, and Mr. Fu stood on the platform.

With a smile on his face and a kind voice, he looked around at everyone present.

"Thank you all for taking time out of your busy schedules to participate in this year's Spring Festival Judging Competition. On behalf of the contestants, I would like to express my gratitude to you."

After a brief expression of gratitude, Mr. Fu got down to business.

"Please allow me a little time to introduce the three judges."

First up, Miss Joey from Wing City.

Wearing a pink and white nurse's dress, with an angelic smile on her face, Joey stood up and waved.

The second one, of course, is Mr. Fu himself.

"Welcome our third judge, Ms. Carlos, the Dragon Queen, Dorasena."

The applause from the audience was even more enthusiastic than the previous two times.

Next, a woman who was about thirty to forty years old, adorned with dragon teeth and dragon bone ornaments, dressed like a high shaman of an ancient tribe, walked onto the stage.

The opponent's appearance on stage caused a commotion in the audience.

"It's actually Queen Dora Sena!!"

"Ahhh, it's the Heavenly King! Mom, I've seen the Heavenly King in person!"

"I never expected that Mr. Fu would invite him to be a judge."

"..."

Elite Four is the title given to the strongest trainer in a region.

There are usually only four positions in a single rank, representing the pinnacle of trainers.

It is the goal pursued by countless trainers.

When Natsuki first started traveling, it was no exception.

But now!

His attitude changed slightly. Compared to the tedious path of becoming a trainer, he preferred to have Pokémon by his side and live with them.

Of course, if there's an opportunity.

He still wants to give it a try.

As we all know, in the Pokémon world, both Elite Four champions and Gym Leaders have side jobs.

A large portion of them have turned their alliance positions into part-time jobs.

The atmosphere reached its peak after Dora Senna appeared.

The evaluation meeting has officially begun!

Mr. Hein, stroking the foam squirrel in his arms, was the first to take the stage with his Mare sheep.

Mr. Fu, Miss Joey, and Dora Sena each made professional judgments from their own professional perspectives and finally gave reasonable scores.

Fu Ye: "With its smooth fur and healthy physique, you've raised Mali sheep very well."

Joey: "Maya is in good physical and mental condition, very spiritual, and looks very happy."

Dorasena: "Mareep possesses considerable electric energy within its body, indicating its fighting potential is not low."

So what is the final score?

9 points, 9 points, 9 points.

The first contestant scored three 9s right off the bat, putting immense pressure on the other contestants, including Xia Mu.

For this competition, the ranchers pulled out all the stops.

Upon hearing the final score, whispers rippled through the audience.

"Three nines, that's amazing!"

"Of course, this is Mr. Hein, the champion from last year."

"Wouldn't that mean he'd win the championship again? That would be an incredible achievement."

One by one, the ranchers took the stage, and the three judges gave their scores.

No one could compare to Hein, even Eric, who lost by one point and still finished with 9, 9, 8 points.

Dingzhi and other ranches are even less competitive.

As time passed, Master Fu glanced at the list of contestants and a smile appeared on his face. "Next, please welcome our last contestant, Xia Mu."

"Let's go!" Xia Mu patted the heavy mud-drawn horse beside him. "Whether we can win the championship depends on this last moment."

When Xia Mu went on stage, Ding Zhi and others gave him encouraging and admiring looks, signaling him to do his best and win the championship against Hai En.

Nodding to them, Xia Mu stepped onto the stage amidst the anticipation of the crowd.

"It's my brother, Mom! Look, it's my brother!"

A girl with two small buns on her head and a rosy face waved excitedly towards the platform.

But because of his height, even though he was standing in the front row, Xia Mu didn't see him.

After calling for a while without her brother looking over, Serena puffed out her cheeks and said, "Bad brother, stupid brother."

Sachi placed her hand on her youngest daughter's head to comfort her, her eyes fixed on the platform, a hint of pride on her face.

"Don't worry, Serena, let's find your brother after the match."

"Now you can cheer him on! Serena, if you speak louder, your brother will hear you first!"

"Mmm!" A smile returned to her face, and Serena cupped her little hands into a megaphone shape, shouting in her childish voice, "Go, brother! You must win the championship!"

On the stage, Xia Mu's ears twitched.

He thought he heard Serena's voice. Was it a hallucination?

Before Xia Mu could look around, Fu Ye's voice pulled him back to the game.

"Xiao Xiamu, please let your heavy mud-drawn horse step forward."

"Okay." Xia Mu nodded and gestured to Chong Niwanma with his eyes.

The three brothers, Chongni and Manma, walked to the center and tilted their heads to look curiously at the three humans beside them.

"Hehe~" (As long as we get their approval, we can become champions, brothers, let's go!)

As soon as the leader of the Mudpole spoke, the three Pokémon assumed a battle stance.

The leader's body was enveloped in massive ground-attribute energy, his gaze sharp, and his body pressed down, as if he were about to crash into something at the slightest provocation.

The second horseman, with his heavy mud-pulling technique, blinked and was about to unleash his sandstorm attack.

Fortunately, Xia Mu quickly stepped forward and patted the horse to stop it from making any further movements.

"There's no need to fight. Just stay where you are and don't move."

"slightly!"

Chongni pulled the horse, and Lao San nudged Xia Mu, indicating that he was hungry.

Helpless, Xia Mu took out some snacks he had prepared in advance and fed them, and signaled to Fu Ye and the other two that they could begin.

Grandpa Fu stepped forward first, stroking the limbs and exclaiming, "Look at these strong and powerful physiques, these well-defined limbs, you must be very good at running."

My score is: 10 points.

"Wow!"

The first ten points caused a momentary uproar in the audience, and the discussion below the stage became intense.

However, none of this could affect the ongoing scoring on stage. Miss Joey checked each of the heavy mud horses one by one.

First, his height, weight, and other indicators all exceeded the racial average, which amazed Joey.

The highest score given was 10 points.