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Chapter 501: Stir-fried Cured Meat with Bamboo Shoots
Chapter 501: Stir-fried Cured Meat with Bamboo Shoots
Gu Jianwo, the ancient snail Pokemon, suddenly felt its body enveloped in a warm aura. It had not experienced this sensation in a very long time. Ever since it absorbed an excessive amount of calamity power, its consciousness had been clouded, lost in a cold darkness, and its perception of the outside world had become intermittent.
But now, this warm feeling...
Gu Jianwo slowly opened its eyes.
"Ku xi?" (What's happening to me?)
Its surroundings gradually came into focus, and Gu Jianwo felt as if it had emerged from chaos into a place full of birdsong, fragrant flowers, and vibrant life. Here, it saw a strange human, many unfamiliar Pokemon, and its old acquaintances, Gudinglu and Guyuyu.
The next second, a look of disbelief appeared on Gu Jianwo's face.
"Ku xi!! Ku xi?" (You two are here too!? Could it be that we four have ascended to heaven and left the mortal realm?)
Gudinglu: "..."
Guyuyu: "..."
Gudinglu chuckled and said to Naoki, "Moomoo! (Looks like this old guy's gone senile!)
"
Guyuyu explained helplessly, "Ku yue." (This isn't heaven. This is Naoki's ranch.)
"Ku yue." (It's thanks to him that we were freed from our seal, and the calamity power within us was expelled.)
Hearing this, Gu Jianwo slowly turned its head, its cloudy eyes falling on the human standing next to Gudinglu.
Naoki smiled and greeted it, "Hello, Gu Jianwo. I'm Naoki, the owner of this ranch."
"Ku xi..." Initially, Gu Jianwo didn't react much to this introduction.
But just as Naoki thought it was deep in thought, Gu Jianwo suddenly shuddered, "Ku xi? (You're the one who removed the terrifying calamity power from us?)
Naoki paused, then nodded, "Yes. By the way, Gu Jianwo, do you feel any changes in your body now?"
He was curious about the transformations the reversed Gu Jianwo had undergone.
One second, two seconds, three seconds...
Naoki, Gudinglu, and Guyuyu all looked at Gu Jianwo, awaiting its response.
However, quite some time passed, and Gu Jianwo didn't utter a word.
Gudinglu rolled his eyes and commented, "Moomoo." (Looks like this old guy's still as slow as ever, lagging behind in everything.)
Naoki: "..."
Indeed, this was very much in line with the nature of snail Pokemon.
At that moment, Gu Jianwo finally spoke up.
"Ku xi..."! (My body... What's going on? It's brimming with vitality again! I possess this power now!)
"What power?" Naoki asked eagerly.
Half a minute later, Gu Jianwo replied in shock, "Ku xi! (I can now provide energy to the plants nearby, nurture the forest's growth, and bless the flowers, fruits, and trees to flourish!)
Upon hearing this, Naoki understood.
"So it's as I thought."
The Gu Jianwo before him was now a Tsareena.
So far, several Pokemon on the ranch had gained this ability.
Apart from Tsareena, there were also three Gogoat, and now, Gu Jianwo.
For Naoki, having crops grow instantly was no longer surprising.
He nodded and said to Gu Jianwo, "From now on, you can stay here on the ranch with everyone else."
With Gu Jianwo's situation resolved, there was only one more Pokemon left to collect—the Gu Jianbao.
Naoki decided to wait until tomorrow to gather his strength and assemble the final calamity Pokemon.
But for now, he needed to head to the World Tree to bring his bear apprentice home.
"Then I'll leave Gu Jianwo in your care." Naoki turned to Gudinglu and Guyuyu.
"Moomoo! (Leave it to me!)
" Gudinglu readily agreed.
Naoki turned and left.
Gu Jianwo slowly followed behind Gudinglu and Guyuyu, listening to them introduce the ranch.
After walking for a while, Gu Jianwo felt a bit tired and stopped to rest on the grass, soaking in the rays of the setting sun that had not yet sunk below the horizon.
Gudinglu and Guyuyu also stopped.
Gu Jianwo spoke slowly, "Ku xi." (That human is strange. He just left us here like this.)
Gu Jianwo was well aware that, to humans, they were incredibly precious treasures.
Countless people had tried to obtain them through theft, robbery, deception, and various other means.
Yet now, this human named Naoki had left them outside...
Didn't he fear that greedy thieves would come and take them away?
"Moomoo." (It's probably because Naoki has never seen us as treasures. In his heart, I, along with you, are just ordinary Pokemon.)
As the gentle evening breeze blew, enveloping them in the natural ambiance, Gu Jianwo felt his entire body relax.
He closed his eyes in contentment, murmuring softly,
"Ku xi..." (What a strange human... zzZ)
And with that, Gu Jianwo fell asleep.
Gudinglu and Guyuyu: "..."
This old guy hasn't changed a bit!
Not far away, Tsareena looked on with interest at the three newly arrived Pokemon.
The perceptive Guyuyu sensed a gaze and turned to meet the eyes of the unfamiliar Pokemon floating in the air.
It was a Pokemon with an unusually large head.
Its body was enveloped in a soft, bluish aura, gently floating in mid-air, its eyes filled with wisdom and compassion.
Gudinglu turned his head as well, looking towards Tsareena.
"Moomoo?" (Who are you?)
Tsareena directed her gaze at the Pokemon with a large cauldron on its head, and the next second, her voice, carrying an air of authority, resonated in Gudinglu and Guyuyu's minds.
"I am Tsareena."
World Tree, Domain of the Earth.
Lava flowed swiftly across the land, and Groudon's body surged with geothermal energy, transforming into a sword that cleaved through cliffs and struck at the Bear Apprentice.
The Bear Apprentice's expression was resolute, his young face showing no sign of fear.
He locked eyes with Groudon in the distance and then rushed forward in that direction of his own volition.
"Roar!"
The ground trembled and cracked, and though the sword had not yet reached them, the fissures had already spread to the Bear Apprentice's feet.
Just as the crevices were about to swallow him, the Bear Apprentice leaped back, landing on a nearby stone wall and beginning to run along the walls with agile movements.
The sword of the cliffs loomed threateningly, but the Bear Apprentice clenched his fists and rushed forward to meet it head-on.
An explosive sound rang out, and the Bear Apprentice's body was sent flying, crashing to the ground with wounds all over.
"You did well!"
Only then did Naoki approach, using the Everstone's power to heal the Bear Apprentice's injuries.
Feeling the warm energy coursing through his body, the Bear Apprentice exclaimed in delight, "Bee ah?"
Naoki smiled and said, "We just got back, so let's call it a day for now. We'll continue tomorrow."
"Bee ah!" The Bear Apprentice nodded vigorously.
Seeing this, Groudon retracted its attack and glanced at Naoki before turning and walking towards the volcano.
As Groudon departed, Naoki smiled and then looked down at the Bear Apprentice, saying, "Let's go too."
"Bee ah!"
The two of them, master and apprentice, left the World Tree and returned to the ranch.
Goleradon and Motostoke were already waiting for them at the doorstep.
Naoki glanced in the direction of Gudinglu, Guyuyu, and Gu Jianwo before reaching out to ruffle the heads of a few Pokemon.
"Alright, I'll go prepare dinner. You guys play for a bit."
"Gaao!"
"Agas!"
"Bee ah!"
For tonight's dinner, Naoki took out some preserved meat from the storage room and cooked it with the bamboo shoots that the Bear Apprentice had given him earlier, creating a homely dish—Stir-fried Cured Meat with Bamboo Shoots.
The combination of these two distinct ingredients produced a surprisingly delightful result.
The fresh fragrance of the bamboo shoots blended perfectly with the unique aroma of the cured meat, enhancing its robust flavor. Every bite was an explosion of savory goodness.
Just the smell of it made one's mouth water.
Naoki placed the cooked dish in a serving plate and took a moment to glance at the effect of the meal.
[Stir-fried Cured Meat with Bamboo Shoots (B)
: A homely dish made with bamboo shoots gifted by the Bear Apprentice and preserved meat. After stir-frying over high heat, the aromas of the bamboo shoots and cured meat meld together beautifully.
Dish Effect: Bear's Treasure. Significantly increases the affinity of Panda Pokemon, causing them to enter a blissful state for 5 hours after consumption. This effect is exclusive to Panda Pokemon.
Blissful State: A special status where Pokemon occasionally have moments of brilliant insight, greatly increasing their capacity for understanding, but also slightly reducing their memory retention.
Evaluation: A rare and delectable treat for enthusiasts.]
A blissful state? Naoki was a little surprised.
An increase in understanding capacity but a slight decrease in memory retention... If these two effects balanced each other out, it would still provide a boost to the Pokemon's overall insight.
In addition to the stir-fry, Naoki also used the cured meat to steam a pot of rice.
Soon, the unique aroma wafted through the air and reached the ranch.
Before long, a group of Pokemon playing outside was drawn to the scent.
Goleradon, Motostoke, Flapple, and Salamence...
They all gathered in front of the kitchen, eagerly awaiting a taste of the fragrant food.
Finding this scene amusing, Naoki said, "Is it that delicious?"
The cured meat was actually made from excess meat he had bought previously and dried and cured to prevent it from spoiling.
He never expected it to be so well-received by the Pokemon.
"Roar!"
Salamence kept nodding its large head, its eyes gleaming as it imagined the delicious taste of the meat with its unique aroma.
Goleradon and Motostoke also nodded vigorously in agreement.
"Agas!"
Seeing this, Naoki took out several pieces of the cured meat and fed them to the Pokemon before him.
The cured meat was a perfect blend of fat and lean, and after stir-frying in a hot wok, the meat took on a golden sheen, looking incredibly mouthwatering.
As soon as the meat touched their mouths, the Pokemon could feel a unique blend of salty and savory flavors, and the texture was perfectly tender and bouncy, neither dry nor greasy.
"Flapple!"
Flapple's eyes lit up.
It loved this food! So, it quickly swallowed the meat and immediately looked at the pot expectantly.
"Don't worry, there's plenty more. If you like it, feel free to eat more," Naoki said with a laugh.
At worst, he could always buy more fresh meat to cure.
Hearing this, Salamence happily hugged Naoki.
"Roar~"
"Alright, alright, let go now. Go get ready, we're about to eat!" Naoki patted Salamence's chubby paw.
Upon hearing this, the Pokemon quickly ran to the dining table and sat down nicely, waiting for their meal.
Meanwhile, the Servine siblings helped Naoki bring the dinner to the table.
Naoki placed the stir-fried cured meat and bamboo shoots in front of the Bear Apprentice, asking, "Want to try it?"
"Bee ah?"
The Bear Apprentice immediately took a bite.
The next second, a look of delight spread across its face, and it began to devour the dish.
However, it was the cured meat, not the bamboo shoots, that had captured the Bear Apprentice's interest...
"Looks like the Bear Apprentice isn't really a Panda after all..." Naoki thought with a hint of disappointment. It would have been great to help the Bear Apprentice improve further.
Seeing the Bear Apprentice's enjoyment, Naoki said, "Eat up. Tomorrow, I'll go to town and see if they have fresh bamboo shoots for sale. If they do, I'll buy some and make this dish for you again."
"Bee ah!" The Bear Apprentice looked very happy.
The next morning, after breakfast, Naoki sent the Bear Apprentice to train at the World Tree.
Then, he mounted Goleradon and set off to capture Gu Jianbao.
In the ranch, Gudinglu, Guyuyu, and Gu Jianwo watched as Goleradon departed.
Gudinglu: "Moomoo." (Looks like we'll be seeing Gu Jianbao soon.)
Guyuyu: "Ku yue." (I haven't seen it in a long time. I wonder what it looks like now...)
Gudinglu: "Moomoo! Moomoo!" (Don't worry, Naoki will definitely find it. Then we can be reunited, and I can't wait for that moment!)
Guyuyu floated inside Gudinglu's large cauldron, and thinking of Gu Jianwo, who had been silent, he asked:
"Ku yue?"
Gu Jianwo basked in the morning sun, enjoying this moment of tranquility.
A long time ago, before they were consumed by the calamity power, he loved to spend his days lounging in the grass, soaking up the sun, just as he was doing now.
What a comfortable life!
Huh? Were Gudinglu and Guyuyu talking about Gu Jianbao?
Gu Jianwo slowly reacted.
"Ku xi." (Don't worry, if this old self is fine, Gu Jianbao will definitely be fine too. Now, I'm going to take a good nap, haa...)
Gu Jianwo's voice trailed off as he yawned, lowering his head to sleep.
Guyuyu: "...'
She should've known this would happen.
Gudinglu laughed and said, "Moomoo!" (This old guy hasn't changed a bit!)
(End of Chapter)
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