Pokémon: Hard work pays off, moves can be upgraded infinitely.

The Water Forest Secret Realm is located outside the military canteen guarded by the secret realm's garrison.

"What's that smell? It smells so good!"

After finishing a morning of training, the garrison members walked to the entrance of the canteen and suddenly felt an extremely rich aroma slowly wafting into their nostrils.

The smell alone was enough to make their mouths water.

"Did we get a new chef in the cafeteria?"

Filled with questions and anticipation, the group quickly entered the cafeteria.

Following the scent, they soon arrived at a secluded little hall.

Normally, there are hardly any people here, but now it's surrounded by a group of burly men, three layers deep.

"Holy crap, it smells so good! Master, is dinner ready? I'm starving!"

"Yes, Master, why don't you start making some? A few dishes will be enough for us, *glug*!"

Unfortunately, no matter how much they shouted, the sound of cooking inside the small hall showed no sign of stopping.

The overpowering aroma seemed to intensify with the clash of the spatula and the wok, making them as anxious as ants on a hot plate, almost ready to spin around in circles.

"So many people?"

At the entrance of the canteen, Zou Mingli, who was somewhat worried about Mu Yun, came early to check on Mu Yun's condition before going to the officers' canteen on the second floor for lunch.

As a result, what came into view was not an empty scene, but a bustling scene with layers upon layers of people surrounding the stall.

The scene was so bad that anyone who didn't know better would think the cafeteria was holding some kind of lucky draw for rare treasures with every meal.

"This smells... kind of nice!"

Perhaps because there were too many people gathered around, it wasn't until Zou Mingli got a little closer that he could smell a faint fragrance struggling to escape from the crowd.

Upon smelling it, Zou Mingli's calm expression instantly turned serious.

"What are you all doing, pushing and shoving each other like that? Where's your discipline?!"

Zou Mingli's loud shout instantly silenced the people around him, who scattered and instinctively stood on either side, bowing their heads in shame before him.

Yes, they are the garrison troops of the secret realm. What hardships haven't they endured? How could they be so crazy over a mere... a tiny bit of fragrance!

"You need to behave like you're eating. Everyone line up at the back, one at a time. Anyone who makes that embarrassing mistake again will have to do extra practice this afternoon!"

As Zou Mingli spoke, he walked slowly toward the stall with a serious expression.

By the time he finished speaking the last word, he had moved from the last position to the very front.

Everyone else, through muscle memory, subconsciously lined up behind Zou Mingli.

"Wait a minute, why is Captain Zou at the front of the line?"

"Shh, you're the only one who opened your mouth. Just stay quiet!"

Nobody's a fool. At first, when they heard Zou Mingli's outburst, they thought he was really angry.

In retrospect, there may have been anger involved, but there was definitely a significant element of acting in order to make it the top priority.

However, what can you do when the other party is the boss?

"This smells amazing! What's wrong with this kid?"

If this weren't his territory, and everyone's luggage hadn't been inspected, he would have thought Mu Yun was up to some kind of advanced technology or ruthless trick.

But then again, even if there really is technology and ruthless skill involved, he would still want to try it just for the scent.

Anyway, with the night-blooming cereus in hand, I can just use aromatherapy when I get back.

"Great!"

Just then, a white light flashed at Zou Mingli's waist.

A small figure suddenly appeared at his feet.

It was the very flower he had just been thinking about.

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Zou Mingli was taken aback when he saw the suddenly appearing Queen of the Night.

It wasn't surprising that she could pass the ball on her own.

For Elite Four level Pokémon, most Poké Balls can no longer provide absolute restraint.

Only a very few special Poké Balls made from rare materials can restrain Elite Four level Pokémon.

He was surprised that the Vileplume had suddenly emerged from the Poké Ball.

It couldn't be because of the smell in the cafeteria, could it?

As he was thinking, Ba Wanghua pressed her small hand against the glass of the stall, her eyes fixed intently on the slightly ajar doorway.

"Dafu~~"

(Smells so good~~)

Ba Wanghua felt that this tasted even better than the juice from the orange tree, which she loved to drink.

"Do you want some too?"

Zou Mingli was quite surprised to see Ba ​​Wanghua's greedy expression.

Due to their taste preferences, elves find it difficult to accept human food unless it is made with ingredients specifically suited to their palates.

This naturally includes his "Queen of Flowers".

In fact, besides energy cubes, his "Queen of the Night" usually only drinks tree juice or fruit tree sap.

"Dafu dafu!!"

(Yes, yes!!)

The Queen of Flowers nodded eagerly.

"Instructor Zou?"

Just then, the slightly ajar door of the small stall suddenly opened.

It turned out that the sound of stir-frying in the kitchen had stopped sometime earlier, and Mu Yun came out pushing a small food cart.

On the food cart were plates of dishes served on rectangular iron platters.

The dishes on the iron plate were all glistening with oil and had a rich color, making them very appetizing.

"I was just worried you wouldn't adapt to the cafeteria, so I came to check on you."

Zou Mingli looked at the crispy pork and braised eggplant on the two plates at the top, couldn't help but swallow, and then said seriously.

Seeing this, Mu Yun smiled knowingly: "Since we're already here, Instructor Zou, would you like to try some?"

"Since you've said so, one serving... never mind, just give me the plate, I can do it myself!"

Zou Mingli wanted to be more polite, but as Mu Yun brought the iron plate closer and closer, he couldn't help himself.

He simply asked for a rice tray.

"Hey Queen Flower, do you want to try it? My little elves really like my cooking, maybe you'll like it too."

Mu Yun casually took out an iron plate, handed one to Zou Mingli, and held the other in his hand, looking at Dou Dou's eyes full of longing for Ba Wang Hua.

"Dafu dafu!!"

(Yes, yes!!)

With a leap, Ba Wang Hua landed on the transparent glass and pointed to almost every dish.

After Mu Yun filled three iron plates, he took one in his left hand, one in his right hand, and one on his head, and walked happily to the dining table next to him.

At the dining table, Zou Mingli was wolfing down his food with a very hearty manner.

"This is fucking delicious!!!"

With each bite, Zou Mingli felt all the taste buds in his mouth boil.

In no time at all, a whole plate of dishes and rice was gone.

Just then, the Queen of the Night walked over carrying three plates on her head.

He looked at the dozen or so dishes on the three plates, each with its own distinct color, aroma, and flavor, and then at the small stall where the queue was now almost reaching the door, and suddenly grinned.

"Flower, it's not healthy for human vegetable spirits to eat, let me do it!"

As he spoke, the evil hand quietly swept across the head of the tyrant flower.

Ba Wanghua felt a sudden lightness in her head, and then watched helplessly as the food on her plate was sucked into Zou Mingli's mouth.

"Dafu!!!"

(No!!!)

..............................

Meanwhile, on the way to the cafeteria.

The students, who had been training hard all morning, were slowly walking towards the cafeteria.

Logically speaking, after a hard morning's work, they should be starving and eager to rush to the cafeteria.

But they didn't.

Even Liu Jianhao, who usually loves to eat, remained calm and showed no intention of grabbing food.

It's not that I'm not hungry, it's just that the medicinal food tastes terrible.

The medicinal diet is so effective; I worked hard all day yesterday, and I'm still full of energy the next day.

But its taste is the complete opposite of its medicinal effects; it's absolutely terrible.

"I really want to eat a bite of Yun-ge's cooking!"

On the way, Liu Jianhao sighed.

This training camp is great in every way, except the food is terrible.

There aren't even any snacks, isn't this pure torture!

"Indeed, if a plate of stir-fried mutton with scallions by Brother Yun appeared in front of me right now, I'd rather stay single for another ten years!"

Zhao Hailong chimed in from the side.

"Surely not, is Mu Yun's cooking really that good?" Liu Hesheng said.

"Of course it's necessary! You haven't tried Brother Yun's cooking yet. I guarantee you'll never forget it after just one bite!" Liu Jianhao said proudly.

"Alright."

Although Liu Hesheng did not believe it, he did not argue much.

However, he also understood, since anyone with a normal palate wouldn't like the taste of medicinal cuisine.

At this point, any food that Mu Yun cooks with even a modicum of skill will taste incredibly delicious.

Sniff sniff~~

Just as the group was chatting, a fragrance that seemed to have gained some insight suddenly wafted into their nostrils.

"It smells so good!"

Liu Hesheng raised an eyebrow, his Adam's apple bobbing unconsciously.

This feeling was something he had never experienced before.

Because of his natural talent, Liu Hesheng, who grew up eating all kinds of medicinal herbs, has almost no sense of taste and considers himself to have little expectation for food.

But now, he actually has a strong desire to taste it!

"It tastes like Brother Yun!!"

Liu Jianhao's eyes lit up, and his unsteady steps instantly became brisk, rushing into the cafeteria in no time.

Liu Hesheng was taken aback.

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What's going on?

What does Brother Yun taste like?