I'm popularizing ecology in the Pokémon world.

After chatting for a while, the three parted ways.

Misaka Joy is going to make her rounds to check on the recovery progress of the other Eevee.

Sakura also needs to go back and work on her thesis with her research group members.

The thought of having to submit their papers to him for plagiarism checking and review gave Chen Mu a headache.

Before leaving, Ralts and Eevee said their goodbyes with reluctance, promising to come see her again the next day.

Before leaving, Chen Mu did not notice that Little Ibu's gaze had been following his back the whole time, until he got into the car and disappeared into the end of the field.

He hasn't officially received the power of Viridian yet, so he can't always hear the thoughts of the Pokémon around him.

Therefore, he had no idea what thoughts and emotions were contained in Little Ibuki's soft calls after he left.

Another day passed uneventfully.

The following day at noon, Chen Mu visited Little Ibu again after lunch.

Her parents had already returned by then.

Despite her lower body being wrapped in thick bandages, with visible wooden supports underneath, Mrs. Eevee, who had undergone a significant surgery, did not appear to be in bad health.

Umbreon stayed by her side, occasionally bringing food to feed its mate.

Occasionally, if they are too diligent, Sylveon will disdainfully push them away with its ribbons.

Upon seeing Chen Mu approach, the family of three couldn't help but let out joyful shouts.

After Chen Mu walked over, Fairy Eevee even wrapped her ribbon around Chen Mu's wrist to express her gratitude.

Even the aloof Umbreon watching from the side was almost jealous.

Little Eevee's eyes sparkled as he looked at him, as if they were filled with countless stars.

Chen Mu played with Little Yibu and his family of three until dinner time. After dinner, he returned to his hotel in a nearby town.

I never expected the doorbell to ring so soon after I got back.

Upon opening the door, they discovered that it was Misaka Joy, who had changed out of her white lab coat and into a red sweater and casual wear.

Seeing the large and small bags Misaka Joy was carrying, Chen Mu asked in surprise, "What are you planning to do with this?"

As Misaka Joy entered, she replied, "I'm here to keep my promise. Didn't we agree that I'd make you some Power Cubes over the next few days?"

Chen Mu watched her sit down on the sofa and take out various raw materials one by one from her handbag, and couldn't help but ask.

"Are you actually coming here to make it on-site? I thought you would just send the finished product over."

Aren't you afraid I'll see the recipe while you're making it on the spot? Aren't you really worried about revealing your family's precious dietary secrets to me like this?

Misaka Joy's eyes darted around, then she smiled sweetly before suddenly becoming serious.

"It is indeed a very precious recipe. It is a medicinal cuisine classic passed down in our Joey family for over a thousand years. In the past, it was always passed down to daughters only. If you want to learn it, you have to..."

She paused deliberately at this point, to whet people's appetites.

Chen Mu asked instinctively, "Unless what?"

"Make me a cup of tea first, flower tea, and remember to let it cool down a bit, not too hot."

"it is good."

"Hmm, that's great~ It seems Teacher Chen is also a tea connoisseur. Now, come over and give me a shoulder massage. I've been working overtime for the past few days, and my neck and shoulders are really sore."

"……All right."

Chen Mu went over and massaged his shoulders again.

"That felt so good~ This technique is really good~ No wonder you're called 'Professor Chen the Amazing,' you really know everything!"

At this point, Chen Mu had a vague feeling that something was wrong.

"So...does your family really have a secret recipe for medicinal cuisine that's passed down only to daughters?"

Misaka Joy blinked, chuckled, and said.

"Oh dear, Teacher Chen is slower this time. It took her so long to react. She's not as perceptive as last time."

Chen Mu couldn't help but narrow his eyes, and subtly moved his hands down to the other person's lower back.

"Hahaha! Stop tickling, it itches! I'm sorry, I'm sorry, please stop! There, no! Hahahaha!"

"Do you really have to be cheeky like this? Do you enjoy being cheeky?"

"Hehe~"

"Hey, what the hell?!"

Having finally disciplined this forgetful, scheming girl, Chen Mu officially began making and learning about energy cubes.

After returning to her serious form, Misaka Joy explained earnestly.

"Energy cubes aren't actually that mysterious. They're just a gel-like food made by mixing together various ingredients that are beneficial to elves and then using molds to help create them."

Because gel-like jelly cubes are suitable for most Pokémon to eat, even those without teeth or with narrow mouthparts, energy cubes are more versatile than regular solid nutritional supplements.

As for its effects, it depends on the ingredients mixed in the cube. There's no magical method in this world that can produce nutritional effects without considering the ingredients.

Chen Mu nodded after listening, finding this part of the knowledge to be surprisingly scientific.

"So, what's so special about the Joey family's energy cube recipe?"

"It's just...it tastes really good, and all the Pokémon love it!"

"...That's it?"

"That's all."

"What about nutrition?"

"Let's look at the raw materials~"

"Then what kind of secret recipe is this?!"

Chen Mu had a strange feeling that he had been tricked again.

However, Misaka Joy really didn't mean it this time, she quickly explained.

"Don't be so eager for quick success. The specific nutrients that a Pokémon needs to supplement at different stages of its growth are research topics for breeders. They could write books on this topic that are several stories high."

Ordinary people like us don't need to raise animals in such a meticulous way; as long as we grasp the general direction and don't make mistakes, that's enough.

Take your Ralts as an example. If she starts training her psychic powers, then she should be given some Dragonfire Berry and Manberry.

If you intend to train your fairy abilities, you can add some berries and pomegranates to your food, as well as some nectar from a Flounder or coconut juice from a Dragon-type Exeggutor.

(The Dragon-type Exeggutor refers to the Alolan form of Exeggutor in the game.)

Chen Mu humbly accepted the instruction, but at the same time, he couldn't help but have some questions.

"Why is it recommended to eat foods related to dragons to train fairy abilities?"

Both Fungami and Exeggutor are Grass/Dragon type.

Misaka Joy shrugged and said, "I don't know either. Maybe fairies are just born to be the nemesis of dragons."

Just like the Fairy-type Terrain move "Mist Terrain," its effect isn't to boost Fairy moves, but rather to weaken Dragon-type moves.

Chen Mu couldn't help but nod in agreement.

"What you said makes a lot of sense."

This reminded him of many memes from his past life.

For example, the huge Hydreigon was easily manipulated by the petite and adorable Sylveon.

For example, a large, fat Dragonite was grabbed by the neck and lifted in front of its body by a muscular Azulley with one hand.

Alas, evil dragon...

Oh, you fairy!

(P.S.: Fun fact, there are currently four terrain-based moves in the game. The other three boost moves of the same type: Grassy Terrain boosts Grass-type moves, Electric Terrain boosts Electric-type moves, and Psychic Terrain boosts Psychic-type moves. Only Misty Terrain is an exception. Misty Terrain does not boost Fairy-type moves, but it weakens Dragon-type moves, which is... quite strange~)