Pokémon Ranch Story

This is a Blastoise that has been bred to a very high standard.

The only one that can rival it is Lucario, owned by Mr. Cocoble, the current Gym Leader of the Sala City.

"That's... a Mega Stone."

Xia Mu's gaze immediately fell on the gem on Blastoise's forehead.

The gemstone emits a mysterious light, and the three-colored spiral pattern within it seems to flow.

Partnered with Blastoise, he appears in Kalos and is also a chef.

All these connections together brought back Xia Mu's hazy memories.

There was no other way; the game in the previous life described the Four Heavenly Kings of Carlos very little, almost glossed over them.

Xia Mu still remembers it; that would be a ghost.

Meeting the Elite Four in person for the first time, he should have been as excited as any other trainer.

Aside from her initial surprise, Xia Mu remained calm and displayed a confidence that was no less than anyone else's.

Xia Mu is no weaker than any of the Four Heavenly Kings.

Moreover, if he remembers correctly...

Zhimi has not yet become one of the Four Heavenly Kings.

"Xia Mu, let me cut the fish meat for you." Upon entering the kitchen, Zhi Mi's demeanor underwent a complete transformation, becoming exceptionally serious.

"Ok."

The fish meat, still shivering in the cold air, made Xia Mu's palms turn red with cold.

Noticing Zhimi's approach, Xia Mu couldn't help but ask curiously, "Zhimi, aren't you going to process that part of the fish first?"

"No rush, no rush!" Zhimi waved his hand. "Let me observe your cooking skills first."

Despite saying that, Zhimi was actually taking precautions.

Xia Mu tried to salvage the situation by not fully processing the fish, as top-quality ingredients shouldn't be wasted in the slightest.

"All right!"

Xia Mu stopped thinking about those things and picked out a sharp knife from the dazzling array of kitchen utensils.

Chapter 11 Mindful Cuisine

To preserve the original flavor of top-quality fish from the deep sea...

The most common way to eat it is as sashimi.

Xia Mu was self-aware and didn't want to waste the fish worth 1 Alliance Coins.

Sashimi is undoubtedly the most suitable for him.

The method of making sashimi is simple in some ways: just wipe off the surface moisture and you can eat it directly.

The key to making sashimi is undoubtedly knife skills; the slices of fish should not be too thick or too thin, but rather each slice should be uniform.

A skilled chef must have excellent knife skills.

As the saying goes, an expert can tell whether something is good or not with just one look.

The person involved didn't think anything of it, but Zhimi, who was watching from the sidelines, noticed something amiss.

If Shimi hadn't been worried about disturbing Natsuki, she would definitely have applauded and cheered.

Zhimi had the idea of ​​comparison.

He quickly moved to the other side to prepare the other half of the fish, also choosing sashimi.

Xia Mu, engrossed in his work, paid no attention to Zhi Mi's changes, focusing solely on slicing fish.

Whether it was his natural talent or some other reason, he was able to handle it with ease on his first try, without feeling any awkwardness.

"Phew!" Wiping away imaginary cold sweat from his forehead, Xia Mu exclaimed, "Finally finished. It wasn't easy."

The ceramic white bowl is lined with a layer of crushed ice, and on top of the crushed ice are slices of fish meat of uniform thickness.

The glistening, snow-white fish fillets are neatly arranged, waiting for someone to enjoy them.

Eating only fish slices is too monotonous, so the edges are garnished with perilla leaves, lemon slices, and finely shredded white radish.

Xia Mulian even prepared the dipping sauce.

The dipping sauce doesn't need to be complicated; just soy sauce with a little wasabi will do.

Xia Mu gently picked up a slice of fish, dipped it in some sauce, and tasted it first.

"Yeah, perfect."

The fish melts in your mouth, requiring little chewing, and has no unpleasant odor.

The taste of the sea filled my taste buds.

Information about this light cod sashimi slowly unfolds before your eyes.

【Light Cod Sashimi (A): A special dish made by removing excess fat from rare Pokémon and cooking it by a half-baked chef. It retains the original fragrance of the fish and is a must-try for ocean lovers.

Cooking effect: Purity of mind, derived from the magical power gained by the light cod through countless trials of self-cultivation. It can be obtained temporarily by eating, and the duration depends on the eater (the purer the mind, the longer the duration).

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"Xia Mu, may I try some?"

"of course can."

Xia Mu remained noncommittal.

"This...this..." Zhimi murmured in shock as the fish slice entered his mouth.

This flavor is very unique.

It's as if you've transformed into a light-bodied cod, adrift in the ocean currents, using the power of nature to unload your body and temper your soul in this harsh way.

At that moment, Zhimi felt as if he were actually there.

Even with the same ingredients and the same steps, the final results are completely different.

Zhimi's gaze toward Xia Mu had changed; a strong thirst for knowledge had arisen in his heart.

Zhimi was utterly baffled; the two sides were simply incomparable.

"Xia Mu, why do you make it so differently from the same ingredients?"

"This...this?" Xia Mu was speechless for a moment, he couldn't very well call it a cheat code.

However, Xia Mu's conflicted expression conveyed a different meaning to Zhi Mi.

This is Xia Mu's private secret, and such methods cannot be easily revealed.

“Mr. Natsuki, please allow me to learn from you. Thank you.”

Zhimi bowed deeply with a sincere expression.

This pursuit of top-notch culinary skills is the reason why Zhimi has always been able to make progress and never fail.

For a moment, Xia Mu was at a loss.

Why does cooking require taking on apprentices?

I know my own limitations; if we spend a lot of time together, I'm sure I'll be exposed.

You can't just cut your cheat code in half and give it away, can you?

With his eyes darting around, Xia Mu came up with a good plan.

He stepped forward and helped Zhimi up.

“Mr. Zhimi, I am just a beginner, so please don’t mention taking on apprentices again.”

"My pause just now wasn't to reject you, but rather to think about how you could understand."

"Mmm-hmm!" Zhimi nodded like a chick pecking at rice. "I hope the teacher can tell me."

"Do it with your heart." Xia Mu pointed to his heart, "Turn your emotions into an ingredient and incorporate them into your cooking."

"I see." Zhimi said with a serious expression of sudden realization.

This left Xia Mu somewhat at a loss.

His words were all empty talk; he was just trying to cover up for the cheat system.

To possess a special ability and use it in cooking.

The different effects that the dishes produced were perfectly reasonable.

As for whether cooking with care will make a difference.

The food might taste exceptionally delicious if you're extra careful while cooking, but that won't have any other effect.

Unless there's a dish that glows.

Xia Mu slapped his forehead, looking anxious.

“Mr. Zimi, that’s all for today. The foam squirrels are still waiting for me outside. I can’t let them worry.”

Xia Mu picked up the sashimi and hurried away.

While Zhimi was still deep in thought, a bright light suddenly flashed before his eyes, and he vaguely grasped something.

My mind is free of any impurities, and my thinking is clearer than ever before.

“I understand,” Zimi suddenly said, his eyes seemingly shooting out golden light. He said confidently and earnestly, “The love between humans and Pokémon is the best ingredient in this world.”

"When Teacher Xia Mu was cooking, she must have been thinking about the foam squirrels and wanted them to eat the most delicious food."

"Teacher Xia Mu is indeed unfathomable; his culinary skills are so superb that he should be considered a culinary god of our time."

"My teacher is modest, so as his student, I should take the initiative to promote his name."

If Xia Mu knew about Zhi Mi's intracranial storm, he would definitely be shocked. The other party had completely become self-destructive!

Indeed, it is the imagination that is most terrifying.

However, Xia Mu had no time to pay attention to them now, as he was focused on the Foam Squirrel and the Kangaskhan.

Xia Mu was as nervous as a student who had been called on to answer a question in class, eagerly awaiting the word "sit".

"Lili~"

"Long ooh!"

The kangaroo and the foam squirrel nodded in unison, their eyes narrowing into crescent moons.

This is the best fish they've ever eaten.

For Kangaskhan, they are happy as long as they can eat the food their trainers cook.

Every dish embodies a deep and lingering love for it.

Kangaroo/Foam Chipmunk, my favorite is Xia Mu La!

"Heh... I'm glad it suits your taste. We can't waste any of this!"

Xia Mu wore a beaming smile, for nothing could be more blissful than receiving praise from a Pokémon for a dish she had personally prepared.

"Long~"

“li”

The little guys urged Xia Mu to eat with them, and the marsupial pushed the sashimi in front of it, along with freshly delivered grilled seafood that was still sizzling with oil.

"OK OK."

Xia Mu stopped the kangaroos from doing anything further, and gently stroked them, saying, "Let's eat together."

"Let's celebrate the completion of our home, cheers!"

The three glasses of juice clinked together gently, making a crisp sound.

With blessings for a bright future, Xia Mu drank it all in one gulp.