The delicacies of the heavens begin with obtaining gem meat.

Chapter 153 Leaving the Forest

Having just withstood an attack, the Beedrill leader had already led a large number of Beedrill to close in.

A barrage of attacks, insect bites, and continuous slashes—all sorts of close-range moves were unleashed upon Jiang Yan without reservation. The sharp needles whistled through the air as they were swung, their attacks incredibly fierce.

However, when faced with the giant bee that came close by, Jiang Yan actually breathed a sigh of relief, and the tension on his face dissipated considerably.

Because of the close-quarters combat of these Beedrill, the Beedrill that was about to unleash ranged attacks from behind had to stop attacking.

After all, the missile needles and poison needles are completely indiscriminate attacks, and continuing to attack would greatly increase the chance of accidentally injuring other Beedrill.

A sly glint flashed in Jiang Yan's eyes. He immediately moved closer to the giant bees that were charging at the front, using these creatures as a natural shield.

Meanwhile, Jiang Yan continued to capture Beedrills and bring them into the "Food Restaurant".

One, two, five — in just a moment, Jiang Yan had retracted most of the Beedrill that had charged up for close-range attacks.

The remaining Beedrills finally realized that Jiang Yan was someone they could not contend with, and they all flapped their wings and retreated.

"Trying to leave?"

Jiang Yan sneered. Now that he had made his move, he naturally wouldn't give these giant bees a chance to retaliate.

The next second, his aura suddenly surged, and with his full power, his speed and strength increased several levels.

Its figure flashed by, leaving only afterimages. Each time it paused, a giant bee was subdued.

The Beedrill leader charged in furiously, its twin needles gathering intense insect-type energy. However, its attack was still no match for Jiang Yan. In just one round, Jiang Yan seized the twin needles and completely subdued it.

Soon, all the Beedrill that got close, including the Beedrill leader, were captured by Jiang Yan.

After dealing with the Beedrill that was close at hand, the Beedrill that was attacking from a distance became unrestrained again, firing missiles and poison needles at the beedrill as if they were free.

What troubled Jiang Yan was that these giant bees stayed in the air and didn't get close to him at all.

As soon as he approached, the bees immediately retreated.

Jiang Yan himself does not have the ability to fly, so he did not have a good solution for the moment when facing enemies in the air.

Fortunately, Beedrill's stamina is ultimately limited.

After several waves of intense ranged attacks, the Beedrill in the air became weak in the wings and exhausted, unable to unleash any more attacks. They could only hover and hiss in the air, not daring to approach easily.

Jiang Yan glanced at the swarm of giant bees, too lazy to bother with them anymore.

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A few less insignificant Beedrills won't make any difference at all.

He turned and walked toward the tree where the giant bee was perched, his gaze falling on the huge beehive hanging between the branches.

The honeycomb is made of viscous resin and pollen, and is enormous, emitting a faint floral fragrance.

Jiang Yan picked it off and examined it, finding that it contained over a hundred pounds of pure pollen, golden in color and with a rich fragrance.

Pick up a little pollen with your fingertips and put it in your mouth. The sweet floral fragrance instantly melts on your tongue. It has a moderate sweetness, a smooth texture, and no impurities. It is an excellent ingredient.

This gave Jiang Yan a bright idea, and he promptly extracted all the pollen from the beehive and stored it away.

I plan to use these pollens with fresh fruit to try making some bear honey when I have time.

After collecting the entire beehive, Jiang Yan glanced up unintentionally, his gaze suddenly sharpening.

After the bee nest was removed, several fruits that had been hidden were revealed on the branches in the shaded area of ​​the tree trunk.

The fruit is shaped like a mango, but it is pink except for the bottom, which is yellow. The skin is smooth and shiny, and it has a unique fruity aroma.

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"This is—a mango!"

Jiang Yan's face lit up with surprise.

"I never expected this to be a mango tree!"

Berries are a specialty of the Pokémon world. They are not only a natural food for wild Pokémon, but also a core ingredient for making Pokémon Cubes and Poffins.

Different tree fruits also possess different special effects, making them far more valuable than ordinary fruits.

Mangoes, as a sweet fruit, have a rich and sweet taste, making them a great choice whether eaten directly or processed into ingredients.

Jiang Yan naturally wouldn't let such a treasure slip by, so he simply picked a few mangoes and put them away.

Jiang Yan then dug up the entire mango tree, roots and all, and sent it to the "Food Restaurant".

After storing the mango tree, Jiang Yan continued his search within the territory of the giant bee.

Along the way, we encountered many unicorns and iron-shelled pupae that had not yet evolved, and we simply collected them.

After looting the Beedrill's territory, Jiang Yan continued on his way.

Before he had gone far, Jiang Yan heard a loud bird call coming from above.

Looking up, I saw two bird-type Pokémon locked in combat in the air, their wings flapping and a strong wind blowing around them.

One is a pufferfish with buttery-yellow feather tips, and the other is a peacock with a messy brown crest.

Both are relatively common bird-type Pokémon, and they are currently locked in a fierce battle.

Jiang Yan's gaze fell on Bobo, and he became interested.

Pidgey's evolutionary chain is very clear, with its final evolution, Pidgeot, having a lithe body, beautiful wings, and an imposing presence.

After its Mega Evolution, its form becomes even more handsome, making it the most attractive bird among domestic birds.

Jiang Yan wouldn't miss out on a Pokémon with such good looks.

As for base stats and potential, Jiang Yan didn't care at all. He wasn't planning to be a trainer who relied on Pokémon to fight, so he didn't have any requirements for Pokémon's combat strength.

Having made up his mind, Jiang Yan immediately approached the two fighting bird Pokémon.

Bobo and Lieque naturally noticed Jiang Yan's presence, but they only glanced at him before continuing their fight.

In their view, humans are very weak creatures and not worth paying attention to at all.

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Jiang Yan was happy to see this happen. After getting close enough, he pushed off with his feet and suddenly took off, rushing straight towards Bobo.

Bobo, which was originally focused on fighting the Spearow, seemed to have caught a hint of danger. It flapped its wings rapidly, and a gale burst from its body, blowing directly towards Jiang Yan.

Unfortunately, this amount of wind posed no obstacle to Jiang Yan. He broke through the wind barrier, grabbed Bobo's body, and then landed back on the ground.

"Their reaction is quite sharp, but unfortunately, it's not very useful."

Jiang Yan looked down at Bobo, who was struggling in his hand, and smiled.

After briefly checking Bobo's status, I added him to the "Food Restaurant" account.

Regardless of this Pidgey's natural talent, under his guidance, it's only a matter of time before it evolves into a Pidgeot.

Putting away Pidgey, Jiang Yan turned around and prepared to continue on his way. As for the Sparrow, without Pidgey to attract his attention, it would be virtually impossible to catch it.

But the Spearow, who was locked in combat with Pidgey, refused to give up.

Jiang Yan interrupted its battle, which enraged the belligerent bird. It screeched and flapped its wings, swooping down towards Jiang Yan.

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Although Spearow's appearance isn't exactly attractive, and its evolved form Finch isn't much better, since it's offered itself up, there's no reason to refuse.

Jiang Yan easily subdued the impulsive Fiery Sparrow, put it away, and continued on his way.

Along the way, various Pokémon appeared one after another, such as Wurmple and Poliwag—although they did not produce food, Jiang Yan would catch one or two whenever he encountered them.

Of course, not all Pokémon are useless.

Jiang Yan was very satisfied with two of the Pokémon.

One type is the walking grass, with a round body covered with a few tender green leaves, and it looks adorable.

Oddish evolves into Gloom, which secretes extremely sweet nectar, making it a great food source.

Another one is Paras, a Bug/Grass-type Pokémon with two small mushrooms growing on its back.

The mushrooms on Paras's back can be picked, are highly nutritious, and can regenerate after being picked, making them an excellent food source for sustainable use.

However, after Paras evolves into Paraster, its insect consciousness is dominated by the mushroom, and its eyes turn completely white. At this point, the mushroom becomes its true form, and it can no longer be picked at will.

Besides Pokémon, Jiang Yan also encountered several berry trees, which he promptly collected.

As we continued onward, the trees around us gradually thinned out, and sunlight filtered through the gaps in the branches and leaves.

This made Jiang Yan realize that he was about to leave the forest.

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