Elf: Seriously? You only get a cheat code when you're about to die?

Chapter 174 The Slightly Drunk Inferno

After all the leaves of the World Tree of Beginning were cleaned, Anjie realized it wasn't time to go to sleep yet, so he decided to start making World Tree Tofu.

Make the World Tree Tofu, then have Snorlax and the others take it home. That way, Samurai and Puffy can take it directly to Xerneas.

Hopefully, Xerneas can recover soon.

Even though it has transformed into a tree, Xerneas can still eat, since it is not a tree in the true sense of the word.

After the leaves of the World Tree were dried, Anjie and his apprentices officially began making World Tree Tofu.

Besides the leaves of the World Tree, another important ingredient needed to make World Tree Tofu is wood ash.

As the name suggests, wood ash is the ash left after plants are burned.

However, the wood ash needed to make World Tree Tofu is a bit different. The wood ash produced by burning ordinary plants cannot be used; it must be produced by burning the leaves of tree fruits.

不仅如此，燃烧的过程中，还需要用零余果、桃桃果、莓莓果、利木果、柿仔果、樱子果这六种果树的树叶，以1:1:1:1:1:1的比例进行燃烧。

Only the wood ash obtained in this way can be used to make World Tree Tofu.

These six kinds of fruit trees are all relatively common, and their leaves are not hard to find. Anjie has planted them in her own orchard, so she had already prepared them when she was at home.

Therefore, the first step in making World Tree Tofu is to prepare wood ash water, a process that is not complicated.

First, add wood ash to water in a 1:8 ratio and stir, then let it stand to settle.

Next, filter the settled wood ash water with gauze to remove the ash residue, leaving only pure wood ash water for later use.

The second step is to boil the leaves and extract the juice.

First, boil the leaves. Boil a pot of water, then soak the drained leaves of the Tree of Beginning in the boiling water for about 3 minutes before taking them out.

Next, juice the leaves of the World's Beginning Tree after soaking them. Place the soaked leaves in gauze and squeeze repeatedly to extract the green juice.

This process was completed by Angel, Munchlax, and Gengar together.

Anja and Little Kabi are stronger and more efficient; Gengar has Psychic and uses his mental power to control the squeezing, making him just as efficient as Anja and Little Kabi.

Thousand-Faced Beast was not strong enough, so he was always responsible for boiling water and soaking leaves for Anjie.

The third step is to add brine and solidify.

The first step is to add the brine. The extracted green juice is filtered into a large basin, and then the prepared wood ash water is added in a certain proportion and stirred evenly.

Next, wait for it to solidify. Let the mixture stand in cold water for about 10-15 minutes to allow it to solidify.

The final step is to add seasonings.

The solidified World Tree Tofu is a tender green color. Anjie took it out of the basin and cut it into small square pieces.

Depending on individual tastes, different seasonings can be added.

If you prefer a sweeter taste, you can add sugar, condensed milk, or honey.

If you prefer a salty taste, you can add salt, soy sauce, vinegar, chili, and sesame oil.

Because she didn't know Xernias's preferences, Anja made both flavors.

Not only Xerneas wants to eat it, but Yveltal does too! This is the exclusive food shared by two legendary Pokémon.

After they were done, Anjie put them into plates according to their different flavors, and then had Munchlax put them into the system backpack.

Then he instructed Snorlax that when they returned, Xerneas's portion should be delivered by Samurai and Politoed, while Yveltal's portion should be delivered by Snorlax himself.

Anja and his three apprentices worked late into the night, using up all the leaves they had picked from the Tree of Beginning that day. They had probably made enough to feed Xerneas and Yveltal for a while.

Anjie makes World Tree Tofu based on the quality of the leaves from the World Tree of Origin.

There were too few leaves of the highest quality, so Angel made only two portions, enough for Xernias and Yveltal to each have one meal.

To his surprise, both World Tree Tofus produced special effects during the production process, providing the consumer with a large amount of life force in one go.

With this World Tree Tofu, Xerneas should be able to recover much faster.

After making all the World Tree Tofu, Anjie and his apprentices packed up their things.

It was getting late, so Ange teleported Diancie and the others back home.

However, the little Snorlax refused to leave and insisted on staying overnight. Angel couldn't persuade it, so he had to agree to let it stay.

Let's stay then, we can go home tomorrow morning anyway.

That night, Anjay set up a tent at Mew's house and then, for the first time in a long time, slept in the same bed with Munchlax.

The little Snorlax is all fluffy, and it's so comfortable to sleep with it.

The next morning, as the first rays of sunlight shone through the cave above, Anjie opened his eyes.

The little Snorlax next to me was still fast asleep. I wonder how it rolled over last night; it had now rolled to the other side of the tent.

Anjay crawled over and gently nudged it, "Little Snorlax, time to wake up!"

"Gang~"

The little Snorlax rolled over in a daze.

Anjie patted its cheek helplessly, "If you don't get up now, you'll be late!"

"Gang~"

Upon hearing this, Munchlax bounced up like a ball, fully waking up.

"I'm teleporting you home. Everyone should be getting up for breakfast," Anjie said to it.

"Gang~ Gang~"

The little Snorlax nodded vigorously. Although it was very reluctant to part with its master, it still had work to do and could not slack off because of it.

After returning home, Munchlax immediately ran back to its room to wash up, and then quickly ran downstairs to the kitchen to get busy.

When it came downstairs, Tianxi was already cleaning with two orb-weaver spiders and a sheep.

Two round silk spiders each held a small rag the size of a palm to help Diancie wipe the table, while Mare the sheep followed closely behind Diancie, very obediently.

The Thousand-Faced Beast had already taken Ralts and the others to the Azot Royal City early in the morning.

The throwing monkey also went to the secret fortress's brewery early in the morning, and it began brewing wine based on the knowledge it had learned from the training room.

Anjie had already prepared all the materials needed for brewing, such as tree fruits and grains.

The Night Demon and the Pot Pots were assisting the Throwing Monkey.

These pots have a special talent: by putting grains and fruits into their bodies, they can accelerate fermentation, simplify the brewing process, and improve the quality of the wine.

Among the brewing knowledge learned by the throwing monkeys, there is a special mention of how to brew wine using a pot.

Besides brewing wine, the throwing monkeys also learned how to make fruit juice drinks.

Since learning the systematic knowledge, it has silently resolved to become a master brewer, bartender, and juice blender all at the same time.

Once its skills improve, it will have Angel open the first floor of the secret fortress and let it run a bar. At that time, Pokémon that want to drink or drink juice can be satisfied here.

If you can pair it with Maya's desserts, it will be even more amazing!

The thought of the throwing monkey is so exciting! It would definitely be a great bar runner!

Maya was also in the kitchen on the second floor early in the morning, researching how to make desserts.

However, it has been a bit troubled lately.

According to the knowledge imparted by the system, Maya needs the help of the Alcremie to create the finest desserts.

But there are no Alcremie fairies on the Nibel Plateau.

Oh dear, what should I do?!

Distressed, Maya could only sit by the second-floor window and stare blankly at the sky.

As the sun rose higher, the Nibel Plateau became increasingly lively.

On the seventh day of the seventh lunar month, a pair of bluebirds spread their wings and soared in the sky.

The Arrowhawk and Mookhawk couple suddenly got into a flying race early in the morning, and their joyful cries could be heard from the clouds from time to time.

The three friends, the Blue Cottonbird, the Rocket Sparrow, and the Pink Fragrance, gathered together, squatting on the fence, curling up into three fluffy balls and snuggling together.

Next to them were the Orino sisters, holding hands and sunbathing.

Salt Stone Treasure and Salt Stone Giant walked back and forth on the plaza floor, making a series of sounds as the rocks rubbed against each other.

After Snorlax finished preparing breakfast, Diancie stood at the door and shouted:

"Breakfast is ready, everyone!"

Upon hearing this, the Pokémon all ran towards Diancie's Dining Hall.

Polcanion was the first to arrive, descending from the sky on a steam-powered aura, proclaiming, "I'm starving!"

It went out for some exercise early in the morning, and now it's starving.

Then the tropical dragon descended from the sky.

It has adapted to life on the Nibel Plateau and gets along very well with everyone.

After breakfast, the Pokémon went to work one after another. Infernape wanted to ask Volcanion if he wanted to play a game of soccer, but he found Volcanion talking to Magearna.

The two Pokémon were chatting and laughing. Volcanion's eyes were even curved into crescent moons. Its worthless appearance was something even Infernape couldn't bear to look at.

So it turned around and left.

Bored, Infernape was planning to find a friend to spar with and stretch its muscles, otherwise it felt like its body was about to rust from lack of exercise.

However, halfway there, it saw the Throwing Monkey walking towards the secret fortress with the Night Demon.

The Infernape suddenly stopped.

Although the two Pokémon have been in Nebel Highlands for a while, they haven't actually had much contact.

Considering that both are monkeys, Infernape suddenly became interested in Throwing Monkey. How good is Throwing Monkey's ball skills? Could it recruit Throwing Monkey into its team?

If it can acquire a top-tier general, it can surpass Porcanion.

The fact that they were evenly matched with the Porkenion team made Infernape very unhappy.

And so, Infernape followed Throwing Monkey and the others into the secret fortress, and then arrived at the brewery.

Because the pot-shaped creatures crawled too slowly, they didn't go up to eat breakfast; instead, the Night Demon and the Throwing Monkey brought them down.

While the pots were eating, the throwing monkey started fiddling with its brewing equipment.

These are all its treasures, and it needs to be carefully maintained every day.

Upon entering the distillery, the first thing the Infernape saw was the various bottles and jars scattered everywhere. It twitched its nose and smelled the rich aroma of alcohol in the air.

This is Infernape's first time encountering alcohol, so it doesn't recognize it.

Its arrival immediately attracted the attention of the Night Demon.

"Yo-ho?" Infernape?

The Night Demon was surprised to find the Infernape here; they didn't usually interact much.

As soon as the Night Demon spoke, the busy Throwing Monkey noticed Infernape. It nimbly leaped and arrived beside Infernape in the blink of an eye.

"Passie~Passie~" Is there anything I can help you with?

"The throwing monkey asked."

"High calories~" What are you guys doing?

"I can't believe it," the Infernape asked, clearly having forgotten where it came from.

"Passi~" Brewing!

"That's what the throwing monkey replied."

"High-calorie?" Brewing? What's that?

Infernape looked puzzled.

The throwing monkey explained, "Passi~Passi~" Liquor is something to drink.

Infernape couldn't help but swallow hard. "High calories~ High calories~" Is the drink... good?

The throwing monkey didn't know how to answer for a moment. Some people like alcohol, and some don't!

Suddenly, it had a flash of inspiration and asked the Infernape, "Pashi~Pashi~ Do you want to try some?"

Since its best friend went out with Anjie, it has lost a partner who can help it taste wine.

If Infernape likes to drink... then it'll have one more drinking buddy, right?

Infernape hesitated for a moment, then nodded slightly.

"Passie~Passie~" Then come with me quickly.

As they spoke, Throwmonkey led Infernape to a wooden platform. Behind the platform were rows of wooden shelves, on which were displayed all sorts of bottles, jars, and goblets.

This is full of prototypes of the throwing monkey from this period of time.

With the help of the pot-shaped pots and the exorbitantly priced brewing machine rewarded by the system, the throwing monkeys are exceptionally efficient at brewing, producing all sorts of wines in a short period of time.

After Infernape sits down, Throwmonkey takes the bottle and glass from the shelf.

The first thing it offered the Infernape was red wine.

This red wine is made primarily from blackberries and has a rich, sweet flavor.

Actually, there are other types of red wine, but the Monkey Thrower hasn't had time to brew them yet.

Throwing Monkey placed the goblet in front of Infernape, then took out a decanter and poured the purplish-red liquid into it.

Decanting is an essential part of drinking red wine.

"Passi~Passi~" We need to wait a while.

Throwing Monkey looked at the decanter and said to Infernape.

The Infernape nodded, staring at the crystal-clear liquid in the decanter for a while, and finally couldn't help but think:

Getting a drink is such a hassle.

Seeing the impatience on Infernape's face, Throwmonkey smiled and then took out a wooden bucket.

"Pascal~Pascal~" How about we try some beer first!

As it spoke, it opened the barrel stopper and placed a large beer mug in front of the Infernape.

Throwing Monkey has all kinds of wine glasses here; they're freebies that come with the exorbitantly priced brewing machine.

Glug glug~~

Soon the glass was filled to the brim with a yellow, foamy drink.

"Pasi~" Try it.

Throwing Monkey said to Infernape with a smile.

"Passi~Passi~" This drink is best enjoyed by taking big gulps.

Upon hearing this, Infernape picked up its glass without hesitation and took a big gulp.

Glug glug~~ In the blink of an eye, a glass of beer was drunk up completely.

"How about it, Percy?"

"Throwing monkey asked impatiently."

The Infernape smacked its lips, licked them, and savored the taste before saying:

"High calories~ High calories~" It's not bad, but the taste is a bit strange.

The throwing monkey said, "Paci~" This is how it was when it first drank beer.

"Passie~" Let's try some other things.

As he spoke, the throwing monkey took out several porcelain jars and placed them on the wooden platform.

This porcelain jar contains baijiu (Chinese liquor).

Based on different brewing methods, wines are generally divided into three categories: fermented wines, distilled wines, and blended wines.

The red wine the throwing monkey retrieved the first time and the beer the second time were fermented wines, while the baijiu retrieved now is a distilled spirit.

Next, the monkey took out a set of exquisite white porcelain cups, specially used for drinking baijiu (Chinese liquor), with patterns of the twelve flower goddesses on them.

The throwing monkey really likes this set of wine glasses.

Place a row of wine glasses in front of Infernape, and then have Tagmon fill each of the wine glasses with the porcelain jars in front of it.

Baijiu (Chinese white liquor) comes in different alcohol strengths, and the different porcelain jars in front of the monkey contain baijiu of different alcohol strengths.

从左到右分别是60度、53度、43度、38度、32度、25度和20度。

The aromas of different concentrations of alcohol mingled together, and Infernape couldn't help but swallow hard.

Why does this baijiu (Chinese liquor) seem more appealing than the beer I just had?

"Passie~Passie~" Try it!

"Throwing monkeys urge on," said the monkey.

Unlike beer, baijiu (Chinese liquor) needs to be savored slowly to appreciate its flavor.

Infernape nodded and took a small sip from the rightmost glass.

"Hiss~"

After finishing the drink, Infernape gasped – it smelled amazing!

Then it eagerly began to taste them one by one from right to left, not wanting to get more and more tipsy.

Exciting! This thing called baijiu is so exciting! Especially the two glasses on the far left!

It tastes so good!

Before he knew it, Infernape had gotten a little tipsy.

The Throwing Monkey watched the Infernape quietly, clearly showing its fondness for strong liquor.

After Infernape tasted the liquor, Throwmonkey took out several glass bottles filled with liquors of various colors: pink, blue, green, and deep red...

This time, the monkey that threw the toy brought out fruit wine, which belongs to the category of prepared wine.

The fruit wine brewed by Throwing Monkey has a low alcohol content; it is specially brewed for Pokémon and humans who do not like strong alcohol.

The throwing monkey placed five or six clear glasses in front of the infernape, and then poured a full glass of fruit wine into each glass.

The different colored fruit wines arranged together are pleasing to the eye.

Each time the Infernape tastes something, the Throwing Monkey introduces it to the name of the alcoholic beverage.

"This is peach fruit wine; it has a mild flavor and a mellow taste."

"This is pineapple fruit wine, it's sweet and sour, and has a refreshing taste."

"This is banana-scented fruit wine, with a rich aroma and a silky smooth taste."

"This is tomato wine; it has a spicy and very stimulating taste."

……

Soon, the throwing monkey figured out that, apart from the white wine, among the fruit wines, the blazing monkey particularly liked the tomato fruit wine.

After tasting all of these, the red wine will have almost finished aerating.

Throwing Monkey collected the other wines and glasses, then picked up the decanter and poured it into the stemmed glass in front of Infernape.

"Passie~" Try it!

"That's what the throwing monkey said."

"Passi~Passi~" Red wine also has a unique flavor.

Infernape picked up the glass and was about to pour the wine into its mouth when Throwing Monkey quickly stopped it.

"Passie~" This one needs to be savored slowly.

Left with no other choice, Infernape could only bring the glass to its lips and take a small sip.

The taste is indeed quite good.

However, Infernape still found the white wine and tomato wine more enjoyable.

(End of this chapter)