Pokémon Ranch Story

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Fortunately, Natsuki used a special fishing line that could catch Pokémon; it's said that even Wailord could be caught.

victory is in sight.

Lili!

A surprised sound came from the footsteps of the foam squirrel, who stared at the big pink fish in disbelief.

Oh no, the fishhook has been broken?

Xia Mu quickly focused his attention and looked over.

If you don’t look at it, you will be shocked.

The giant creature, which had surfaced and revealed most of its body, had half of its flesh peeling away little by little, revealing the pink fish bones in the center.

The immense force transmitted from the fishing rod gradually diminished, and the speed of reeling in the line suddenly increased.

A piece of fish meat, gleaming silver, hangs on the fishing hook.

ha?

What's with fishing for half a fish?!

The system quickly provided the answer: he had fished for a rare Pokémon.

[Light Cod Meat: A top-quality ingredient, obtainable only through battling Light Cod. A rare delicacy in the Pokémon world, its meat has a delicate yet exceptionally delicious flavor. It is recommended to eat it chilled.]

Lightweight Cod, Water/Psychic, Removes Pokémon.

It will shed excess weight and be used to temper the mind and enhance spiritual strength.

Just now, Xia Mu unintentionally helped this light cod shed some excess fat.

There's no need to worry about the slender cod getting injured, thanks to its powerful regenerative abilities and the superpower of metamorphosis.

Even with only a skeleton remaining, the skeletal cod is still alive, and it even becomes faster at shedding excess fat.

"Gududu..."

A series of bubbles appeared, accompanied by a pink figure as sharp as an arrow. Light Cod glanced at Natsuki.

It's as if it's saying: Human, I acknowledge you, I'll come back to you next time.

As he watched the cod disappear into the deep sea, Xia Mu focused his attention on the piece of fish in his hand.

"Oh, right, right, it needs to be frozen, it needs to be frozen."

His gaze swept over the Kangaskhan and the Foam Squirrel in turn, finally settling on Little Laplace.

"Laplace, please use the Ice Shard move to fill the bucket."

"La pula~"

"You want to drink coconut soup? No problem."

Laplace glided forward, channeling his ice-based energy, and ice blocks rained down one after another.

Seeing this, Xia Mu quickly put the fish into the bucket and covered it with ice to keep it fresh.

"Thank you, Laplace."

"La poo (＞﹏＜)"

Suddenly praised, Laplace shyly raised her head, her face flushing red.

She gets shy when praised, so cute!

"Kangaroo, Foam Chipmunk, you two stay here with our little hero Laplace. I'm going back to make dinner."

Although it's only five o'clock, Xia Mu has decided that he needs to go to Sara City to sell fish later, so he can't afford to waste time and will have dinner earlier.

……

A group of Pokémon appeared on the shimmering sea, emitting melodious yet urgent cries.

The little Laplace, having eaten and drunk its fill and revealing its milky white belly, was startled by the sound, wobbled over, and returned a happy chirp to the distance.

However, in the blink of an eye, a group of about thirty Laplaces of various sizes appeared in the shallow sea.

"Go ahead, but don't be too playful in the future and make your family worry."

Xia Mu gestured for Laplace to come over quickly. Despite his large size, he was only a few months old and still a baby.

"La poo~"

Through an unexpected encounter, Laplace and Natsuki have formed a friendship.

A pink tongue mixed with saliva smeared all over Xia Mu's face, and Laplace tackled him to the ground.

“You rascal…” he said irritably, shoving Laplace aside. “From now on, when you pass through this area, just follow the river next to it to reach my ranch.”

"Then, I'll cook you something delicious."

Chapter 10 The First Pot of Gold

Returning to the city of Salo, located on the west coast of Carlos, gave him a completely different feeling.

As a world-renowned tourist city, Salo has a thriving nightlife.

Long tables were set up on the golden beach, where people gathered in small groups to chat and relax, enjoying the sea breeze.

While the trainer wasn't looking, the Pokémon next to him grabbed a grilled squid and slurped it up excitedly.

The seafood barbecue on the beach in Salo is praised by people all over the world.

"It's really lively!" Xia Mu, who had been carrying an ice bucket and asking around all the way here, couldn't help but exclaim when he saw the lively scene before him.

Such a lively scene is rarely seen.

Even from a distance, the aroma wafted over, whetting the appetite.

Gollum~

Xia Mu looked in the direction of the sound and saw the foam squirrel shyly placing its paw on its belly.

"Are you hungry?"

"Lili!" the foam squirrel murmured shyly.

She nodded and then shook her head. The clever girl knew that the trainer had something to sell and didn't want to be delayed because of her.

Seeing the foam squirrel's expression, Xia Mu smiled with relief and stroked its fluffy ears, saying, "Good boy, it doesn't matter."

Walking straight into the seafood barbecue restaurant, you are greeted by a tall, giant turtle-footed armor.

"Turtle Giant~ Turtle Giant"

The seemingly ferocious giant armored turtle spread its claws, revealed a fawning smile, and handed over a menu.

"Thank you!"

Xia Mu took the menu and handed it directly to the foam squirrel, saying, "See what you want to eat, little guy."

"Foam..."

"By the way, is your head chef here, Turtle-Foot Giant Armor? I have some top-quality seafood to sell; Miss Joey recommended me to come here."

Just as Xia Mu was communicating with the giant tortoise-footed armor, a handsome young man walked over from not far away.

"Excuse me, sir, is there anything I can help you with?"

"you are?"

The handsome young man smiled and said, "My name is Zhimi, and I am one of the partners of this seafood restaurant."

"Shimi?"

As Xia Mu murmured this unfamiliar name, he felt a strange sense of familiarity.

It felt like I'd heard it somewhere before, but I couldn't quite place it.

"Hello, Mr. Zhimi," Xia Mu said, putting down the ice bucket and clearing away the top layer of ice.

"This is half a fish fillet that I obtained from fighting with the light cod."

Xia Mu paused halfway through his sentence, noticing the other person's frown, and explained, "The stunted cod is a Pokémon, and it is very rare for them to voluntarily give up their flesh. The meat is delicate and delicious, making it a top-quality ingredient."

Xia Mu's explanation was not unfounded.

It's worth noting that there are thousands of known Pokémon in the Pokémon world.

Knowing and understanding all Pokémon is one of the criteria for becoming an elite trainer in the League.

Elite trainers only make up about 1% of the trainer population.

Another point.

You never know when the League will discover a new Pokémon.

It can be said that the number of Pokémon is increasing every moment.

“I apologize, sir. I was a bit rude just now.” Zimi bowed apologetically and explained, “I didn’t expect to find sable cod in the waters near Carlos. I’ve only ever seen them in the Padia Sea.”

Zmy thought he knew the Carlos Sea area quite well, but the sight of half a skeletal cod was a complete surprise to him.

At the same time, he couldn't help but think of it.

How delicious must the flesh of this light cod that has traveled across the ocean to Carlos be?

As a chef, Jimi couldn't wait to turn it into a delicious dish and hear the praise from diners.

Once you understand the light cod, things will be much easier.

"Sir, I'd like to purchase this piece of fish from you for 3000 Alliance Coins per pound. What do you think?"

The skin and flesh of the other person are perfectly preserved and in their best condition for consumption.

Zhimi is willing to pay a high price to buy it.

3000 Alliance Coins per pound is comparable to the price of tuna in my previous life, which is not low.

“Okay!” Xia Mu readily agreed.

The two arrived at the kitchen of the seafood restaurant, where Xia Mu learned that the young man in front of them was the owner of the seafood restaurant.

"It weighs 14 jin in total. The final price is 42000 Alliance Coins. Cash or bank transfer?"

“Wait a minute, Mr. Zhimi.”

Under the questioning gaze of the other party, Xia Mu was a little embarrassed, "Um, could I only sell 10 catties? My Pokémon and I both want to try the fish meat of the light cod."

“Of course, no problem.” Zimi said nonchalantly. “However, sir, do you know how to cook? Such top-quality ingredients shouldn’t be wasted.”

"I am not very talented, but I am not only a rancher but also a chef."

Well, a half-baked chef, relying entirely on his special talent.

"Are you a chef too?"

Zhimi looked him up and down uncertainly, then quickly understood.

Being able to recognize light cod and understand its value, one must be a chef.

In an instant, Zhimi had the idea of a cooking competition.

It also carries a sense of conquest.

"I almost forgot," Zhimi slapped his forehead. "May I ask, what's your name?"

“My name is Natsuki, and I currently live on Route 12 outside of Sara City.”

"Alright, Xia Mu, please follow me."

The two walked through the back kitchen and came to a small kitchen.