Pokémon: Starting with a Pokémon Ranch.

Chapter 118 New Dish: Powerful Crucian Carp Soup

Speaking of cooking for Squirtle, Su Yu has actually tried it recently.

However, they have never been able to create a dish with special effects.

Urged on by Squirtle again, Su Yu returned to the kitchen. Looking at the pile of ingredients in the refrigerator, he thought for a while and finally decided to make some high-protein dishes.

Judging from Squirtle's behavior, it's bound to keep going on its fitness journey. Since that's the case, why not prepare some related dishes to help it out?

"In that case, let's make a pot of crucian carp soup?"

No sooner said than done, just in time, Big Green Duck and his friends caught quite a few crucian carp from Moon Lake today. These crucian carp had been raised in Moon Lake before, and they were all quite plump.

After cleaning the scales, removing the internal organs and fins of the crucian carp, wash them and put them in a pot. Add oil and fry over low heat until golden brown on both sides.

Meanwhile, Su Yu started another pot, adding scallions, ginger, and salt. After frying the crucian carp, he put it into the pot and began to simmer a pot of crucian carp soup.

The scallions used here were grown by the scallion duck itself. The salt used for seasoning was also high-quality mineral salt from the Salt Stone Giant Spirit, which Su Yu bought at a high price.

In addition, Su Yu added aromatic mushrooms and tofu to the crucian carp soup, as well as the hem of a terrestrial jellyfish bought from the town market.

Terrestrial jellyfish is a Pokémon from Padia that shares many similarities with Tentacruel, which lives in the water, and even their appearances are somewhat alike.

The pleats at the hem are said to be chewy and a popular delicacy.

"Speaking of which, there seem to be quite a few Pokémon in the Padilla region that bring their own delicious food?"

While waiting for the soup to simmer, Su Yu thought to himself.

Crab, Terrier, Giant Saltstone, Olivorno, and Jalapeno—all Pokémon from the Padina region. There are many more, some of which Su Yu hasn't even encountered yet.

So, the people living in the Padilla region are really lucky, enjoying all sorts of delicious food and Pokémon.

Seeing that the soup in the pot had boiled, Su Yu turned the heat down to low and went to watch TV for a while.

When Su Yu returned, he lifted the pot lid and smelled an aroma that mainly came from aromatic mushrooms.

At this point, the crucian carp soup had been cooked to a milky white color, appearing both white and thick.

Su Yu looked at the system, and thankfully, this time, the system responded.

Dish Name: Powerful Crucian Carp Soup

"This delicious and rich fish soup, carefully prepared with a variety of high-quality ingredients, has the effects of strengthening the body and enhancing the ability to perceive the energy of the water system."

"It has the following special effects: Strength lv3, Wave Power lv1."

After glancing at the system's introduction, Su Yu nodded in satisfaction. This way, Squirtle's craving for special dishes could be satisfied.

But what does this power level 3 mean?

Su Yu asked the system.

The system explained:

"After consuming the Power Carp Soup, you will gain the Power III effect, which greatly increases your strength. The same applies to the power of fluctuation."

The so-called wave power is the wave power of water-type moves, and it is one of the ultimate secrets of water-type moves.

For example, the technique "Root Pulse" mastered by Kyogre, the god of the ocean, represents the ultimate power of wave energy.

Upon hearing the system's explanation, Su Yu suddenly understood:

"Oh... MC—'Minecraft,' right? The Power of Weapon Enchantment III?"

Just then, the Alcremie, who was herding ducks outside, suddenly ran in. She opened the refrigerator, took out a bottle of fruit milk, opened it, and took a big gulp.

"Mama~~"

After drinking the chilled fruit milk, Creamy Fairy let out a refreshing sigh. Su Yu, who was currently lacking a test subject, saw this and, in turn, coaxed her:

"Alcremie, would you like to try my new dish? This dish has the power to grant you great strength."

"Mama?" Really?

Upon hearing Su Yu's words, Frost Milk Fairy immediately became interested. Su Yu then served it a bowl of crucian carp soup and made it drink it.

After drinking the crucian carp soup, Frost Milk Fairy felt as if her body was filled with strength. She tried to lift a large bag of duck feed that she couldn't lift before, and she did so with great ease.

"Mama...!!"

This crucian carp soup...it's amazing!

In this way, Su Yu won't have to do things like adding water to the ducks in the duck house anymore; I, Frost Milk Fairy, can handle it all myself.

Seeing this, Su Yu also sensed the power of the crucian carp soup. This stuff is amazing!

The Pokémon on the ranch have received a new buff, and both Tropius and Squirtle can benefit from this fish soup.

"Alright, you can go play by yourself now."

Seeing that Frost Fairy didn't leave after finishing the fish soup, Su Yu said this.

However, Alcremie had other things to do; the ducks she was looking after had grown quite a bit lately. And those ducks seemed to be thinking about going into the water.

Alcremie is terrified of water; it's a creamy Pokémon and rarely touches water. This situation puts Alcremie in a difficult position. What if the ducks encounter danger after going into the water?

"Oh...that's the question?"

"Isn't this simple? Just go find Farfetch'd and have it teach the ducklings to swim, right?"

"Besides, Farfetch'd is fishing at Moon Lake every day now, so he can help you take care of the ducklings."

Su Yu said this.

Upon hearing this, Frost Milk Fairy suddenly realized, "Oh, so that's how it can be done!"

"Mama~" I'm going to find Farfetch'd and the others right now!

With that, Frost Milk Fairy dashed off.

After Alcremie left, Su Yu called over Squirtle and served it a bowl of crucian carp soup.

And Su Yu said:

"This is a dish I specially prepared for you. It has the effect of strengthening the body and enhancing the perception of water-based energy. Would you like to try it?"

Upon hearing this, Squirtle tilted its head back and drank the bowl of soup, its delicious taste leaving it quite amazed.

"JeniJeni~" It's delicious!

After finishing his drink, Squirtle said this.

Su Yu, meanwhile, kept a close eye on Squirtle. Since Alcremie wasn't a Water-type Pokémon, there were many things it couldn't taste in the fish soup.

There are some things that only Squirtle can sense.

Therefore, Su Yu asked curiously:

"So how are you feeling now? Have you noticed any unusual changes?"

Upon hearing this, Squirtle also began to sense its own surroundings. It felt that its perception of the water-type energy within its body seemed to have become more acute?

and……

Squirtle opened its mouth and used the move "Water Pulse". It felt that this move seemed to have become much stronger.

"This must be the special effect of this dish, making your wave attacks stronger."

"With diligent practice, you might be able to turn wave-type moves into a powerful offensive tool."

"If you have the energy, you can also use some of your workout time to practice wave techniques, which should also help you improve."

(End of this chapter)