Mind Master of the Elf World

Chapter 495 Spring Watermelon Feast (Seeking Monthly Tickets!)
"Mwah~~"

As I stepped out of the classroom, I heard Meng Huan yawning in my ear.

Jing He was speechless.

I almost fell asleep during class listening to Fantasy Westward Journey?
It's unfair to those students. As teachers, we impart knowledge and instill values. If they want to sleep, it means they have no talent!
Well, it's definitely not because my classes are too boring.

“I told you to play with the Nine-Tailed Fox and the others for a while, but you insisted on coming along.” Jing He immediately shifted the blame.

"Miao"

Dreamy drooped her head, with two glistening tears in the corners of her eyes.

However, only Jing He could see its appearance like this.

After finishing class and training, Jinghe left work early today.

After all, it's rare for Dream to come here, so we have to take it out for a walk. Fortunately, after yesterday's "family meeting," the little guys are training more and more diligently, showing a strong determination to shine in the upcoming competition.

Even Rotom.

Rotom: I didn't, I'm not, don't talk nonsense! (﹏) I just don't want to actually be sent out and get beaten up.
After leaving the college, Jinghe rode her bicycle into the street.

"Judging by the time, the academy will be holding its 'Spring Festival' soon, right? It'll be even more fun if you come then."

There weren't many people on the streets at the moment, but many shops and stores seemed to be preparing for the "Spring Festival," so Jinghe said to Meng Huan.

"Miao?"

Spring festival?
Dream blinked twice, nodded, and said she remembered and would definitely come again next time!
Then it transformed into a chubby Eevee, landed in the basket in front of the car, and perched on Larvitar's head.

"Yo-yo."

Young Gilas only felt a slight heaviness in his head, but he wasn't dissatisfied. He continued to look around curiously with Mew.

"Let's go buy some seeds first, and then I'll take you guys out to play."

Riding her bicycle, Jinghe arrived at a seed shop on the street.

Although it's just a seed shop, it has a really good selection of seeds, including almost every kind of tree and fruit species, as well as a large number of common tree and fruit seeds, and flower and grass seeds.

Although her yard was clean, it was just grass with a few trees and it wasn't even. Jinghe decided to beautify it a bit.

The flower bed by the entrance has also been neglected for a while. While it's not too late, let's plant some seeds. They'll probably bloom in about half a month.

The plants in the Pokémon world are quite different from those in the original world of Jinghe. Their flowering seasons and blooming periods are completely different, and it is not uncommon to see green trees and shady trees in autumn and winter.

Even if there are Grass-type Pokémon, many plants can grow against the seasons, provided the conditions are right.

After all, mimicry is quite common in the Pokémon world.

"Hmm, I'll buy some sunflower seeds so I can plant them by the river," Jinghe muttered to herself.

This will prevent Gengar from constantly "bullying" those Sunflowers and stealing their seeds.

"We can also get some corn and make popcorn."

Gengar's "Ghost Fire Popcorn"—you'll know what I mean once you try it.

As for tree fruit seeds
Jinghe hasn't really done much in-depth research on the cultivation of tree fruits. Besides, trees are not flowers and grasses; their growth cycle is much longer.

Of course, if they grow to maturity, you can harvest them several times a year, which is pretty good. But for now... never mind.

When the time comes, plant a row of sunflowers in the open space behind the garden and in the middle of the river, and then plant a row of corn at intervals.

We're not afraid of being stolen by people or stray Pokémon; the devil is in charge in our little corner anyway.

"Mwah!"

suddenly.

Dream saw a watermelon on a bag of seeds, seemed to recognize it, and smacked her lips, looking like she wanted to eat it.

watermelon?

Jing He was slightly taken aback.

This season
It's not that there really aren't any!
"Want to eat?"

"Mew~ Mew~!"

"Yo-yo-yo!"

As Dream nodded, Young Gilas nodded in agreement, because it had never eaten it before either.

"Simple."

After buying the seeds, I left the seed shop and headed straight for the tree fruit shop.

Watermelons are hard to find this season, and even if you do find them, they might not taste good because they're out of season. But there's a type of tree fruit that looks almost exactly like a watermelon—the watermelon fruit!

Jinghe has eaten this fruit before, and it's almost exactly the same as a watermelon.

Except for the slightly different appearance of the peel.

In fact, there are many kinds of fruit from trees like this. For example, the fruit of the garnet looks like a pomegranate, the fruit of the eggplant looks like a tomato, and the fruit of the cantaloupe looks like a cantaloupe, etc.

The only difference is that they all grow on trees and have some special effects.

However, berries like Guaci, Golden Pillow, and Coconut don't have any special effects when eaten alone. But when used to make Energy Cubes, they can enhance the appearance of some Pokémon, making them berries specifically for Contest Pokémon.

Therefore, Jinghe is not used very often.

Moreover, these tree fruits are not only ineffective, but also expensive, with limited uses and difficulties in cultivation, among other reasons.

But it's perfect as a substitute for watermelon this season.

Considering that there were many people in his family, Jinghe bought five at once, since Gengar could hold a lot of space anyway.

Then I bought a lot of other fruits that are more in season, as well as some other ingredients.

Dream and Younggilas couldn't wait to go home and eat melons and fruits, so they didn't linger outside any longer.

Anyway
The Spring Festival will be coming soon, and when Dream returns, it will definitely be even more fun than it is now.

So, Jinghe rode his bicycle, taking Dream and Larvitar on a couple of laps around the track, before heading home.

backyard.

"Nine-Tailed Fox, these two melons are for you. Chill them, but don't freeze them."

Jinghe handed two of the melons and fruits to Bingjiuwei.

Since we're eating watermelon, chilled watermelon is a must. Watermelon tastes absolutely perfect after being chilled.

As for eating chilled watermelon in spring
Anyway, given their digestive systems, there's absolutely nothing to worry about.

Ice Nine-Tail chills watermelons incredibly quickly; there's no need for a refrigerator at all—just a few breaths of cold air are enough.

Of course, this actually requires the Ice Nine-Tails to have a very high level of control over ice-type energy.

If it's too cold, the melons will freeze solid, and if it's kept too long, the flesh inside will wilt. However, if the cold air used is too weak, the outer skin will be cold while the inside remains warm.

However, Ice Nine-Tails completed the task with remarkable speed and seemingly effortless ease. It even took the time to visit the store in front and restock the refrigerator for the servant sisters.

"This is for you to make chilled watermelon juice."

Jinghe cut open one of the chilled melons, removed the seeds, put it into the juicer, added Rotom, and the juicer started whirring.

Soon, glasses of deep red watermelon juice, exuding the refreshing aroma of watermelon and carrying a hint of coolness, were made.

"Mwah!"

"Genga~!"

"Yo-yo~!"

Everyone eagerly picked up their cups and gulped them down.

They all squinted, whether because it tasted good or because it was cold, no one knew. Dreamy especially liked it, and wanted another cup after finishing one.

Seeing how happy they were, Jinghe smiled slightly.

Where is this?

"This one is chilled watermelon that I ate right away."

Jinghe then cut open another chilled melon.

"Genga~"

One bite of Gengar, and the crisp texture, the sweet but not cloying aroma, the mouthful of juice, and the icy coolness make it incredibly satisfying.

"Cha~!"

The Great Blacksmith also took a bite of chilled watermelon, his eyes darted around twice, patted Dragonite's knee, and then looked at it.
beep beep-

A mouth-moving "seed machine gun"!
"Woo~!"

Can Dragonite tolerate having its knee "spit out" by the Great Blacksmith?
It took one bite and then spat out the seed with a "dudududu" sound.

In an instant, the garden transformed into a massive "seed machine gun" battle.

“Myuu!!”

Dream immediately followed suit, swallowing a mouthful of chilled watermelon before spitting out a seed that landed on Young Gilas's head, making a "thump-thump-thump" sound.

"Yo-yo-yo!" (︿)

Young Gilas looked "desperate".

It wasn't because I was disgusted by the dream, but because...
So you have to spit out the seeds when eating watermelon?!

It has no idea!

All it knew was that it tasted delicious, tender and juicy, and then... nothing more.

Jinghe couldn't help but chuckle at the sight.

"I told you not to eat ginseng fruit indiscriminately."

Ginseng fruit?
Young Gilas tilted his head, wondering what was that?
"Here, you should really taste it this time." Jinghe cut another piece for the little guy.

This time, Young Gilas learned his lesson and joined the "Seed Machine Gun" legion.

The master blacksmith wore half a hollowed-out watermelon rind on his head and swung his hammer.

"Ha!" (I am the Watermelon Knight!)
"Hooray!" (I am Watermelon Pioneer!)
Martial Arts Master Xiong also put on a hat made from half a watermelon.

The master blacksmith bowed to it in a very respectful manner.

"Yes~~" (I've heard so much about you~)

Master Xiong, the martial arts master, also bowed.

"Hurrah~~" (Dog-raising, dog-raising~~)

Jing He: "."

"Genga?"

Seeing this, Gengar also wanted to wear it, but found that... hey, its head was too big, it couldn't fit.

In contrast, Mew and Larva each have one.

Moreover, the blunt angle running through Young Gilas's head, combined with its own color, actually makes it look even more fitting, somewhat reminiscent of Watermelon Taro.

"You guys really know how to have fun," Jing He muttered to herself.

"Don't take it all to play with, I still need to cook for you."

Watermelon rind is a great thing!
"Salt King, bring me some salt," Jinghe called out.

"coax"

The Salt Giant was quite self-aware, casually waving his hand to distribute a large handful, highlighting his extravagance.

Watermelon rinds taste quite good after being pickled. If you use salt from Salt Stone Giant, not only will the taste be even better, but the pickling process will also be very fast.

After all, the Salt King's signature product is salt curing.

"Watermelon jelly!" While the watermelon was being salted, Jinghe made other foods.

Upon hearing about watermelon jelly, the little ones immediately put away their "seed machine gun" battle and gathered around.

After that.

Watermelon shaved ice, watermelon popsicles, stir-fried watermelon rind, etc.

Even the watermelon seeds weren't spared by Jing He; with the help of Cangyan Rengui, they became watermelon seeds.

A springtime watermelon feast has a unique flavor.

Night falls.

Azure Blade Ghost lit a campfire, and Gengar carried the television down from upstairs and connected it to Rotom.

Everyone had a handful of watermelon seeds, some homemade and some bought from the street, otherwise, even with so many Pokémon at home, it wouldn't be enough to eat.

Amidst a chorus of camera clicks, everyone watched TV and ate sunflower seeds.

When they see something funny, they laugh out loud; when they see something scary, they huddle together; when they see something heartwarming, everyone smiles like a doting aunt.
Actually.

When Jinghe arrived in the Pokémon world, he didn't really have much of a desire to become a trainer or one of the Elite Four.

Being able to spend each day quietly and happily with my Pokémon is enough.

Of course.

Striving together towards greater strength now is another kind of joy.

(End of this chapter)