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Although Link felt sorry for the injured wild Pokémon, as a ranger, he would not go against the laws of nature.
Most Pokémon that Link heals are eventually released back into the wild.
But even without the protection of the colony, the fate of the three honeybees will not change.
unless……
Link looked at Fang Gu and said, "I think this three-necked bee really likes Bulbasaur. Why don't you take this three-necked bee?"
“Creating a ranch that uses honey as its signature product would also be a good idea.”
Fang Gu had the same idea, but he didn't expect Mr. Link to say it first.
"Then I won't be polite."
Fang Gu looked at the Three Bees and slowly extended his hand, "Hello, Three Bees."
"I am Fang Gu, the trainer of Bulbasaur. Would you like to become our partner?"
"We can guarantee you a good supply of nectar to collect and help you evolve into a queen bee sooner."
The three bees hesitated in their eyes until Bulbasaur whispered a few words in their ear, at which point the three bees nodded.
Bulbasaur then lay down on the ground.
You can have it if you want, after all, I'm the big sister of Stardew Valley Ranch, so I have to take good care of you, my little sister.
Fang Gu's lips curled into a slight smile. Sure enough, the one who understands Pokémon best is Pokémon itself.
She won him over with just a simple honey attack.
"What are you waiting for, young man?"
"Hurry up and throw out your Poké Ball!" Link urged from the side.
Fang Gu rubbed his head sheepishly, "Um, I think I forgot to bring my Poké Ball with me."
Link: ...
Chapter 24 The Miraculous Honey for Brewing
In the end, it was Link who found a dusty Poké Ball in the corner of the Ranger's Hut, which had been sealed away for who knows how many years, and Fang Gu was able to catch the three bees.
"Go."
Fang Gu muttered something under his breath and threw the red and white Poké Ball in his hand, hitting the honeycomb-shaped body of the three bees.
A flash of red light, and the Poké Ball fell to the ground.
As the beeping sound continued, Fang Gu's heart tightened, his hands clenched into fists, his nails digging slightly into his palms.
This was his first time catching a Pokémon.
"Dana."
As if to soothe him, Bulbasaur stretched out the vine beneath its seed and gently pulled on Fang Gu's wrist.
Fang Gu finally felt relieved after a deep "thump" was heard.
"I've captured three bees!"
Fang Gu said to himself, his joy barely concealed.
He turned and bowed to Link. "Thank you so much for your help, Uncle Link. I'll find a chance to return the Poké Ball to you next time."
Link waved his hand to indicate that Fang Gu was alright, and then continued speaking.
"You probably don't have a Pokémon as strong as Megatron."
Fang Gu scratched his cheek, somewhat embarrassed, and said, "To be honest, Tribeca is the second Pokémon partner I've caught."
Link nodded. "Have you considered how you're going to transport all the wood back to the carpenter's shop after you've chopped it down?"
These words immediately put Fang Gu in a difficult position.
That's true. He's not a super-strong girl like Robin. Cutting down a tree is enough to leave him breathless, let alone carrying it back to the carpenter's shop.
“Well then,” Link stroked his black and white beard. “Every time you finish cutting down trees, tell me the location, and I’ll send my partner to help you transport them back to the carpenter’s shop.”
Fang Gu looked at Link with surprise. Although he could tell that Uncle Link was a good person, his current actions...
That's a bit too good.
Link, at this moment, revealed his true feelings, rubbing his nose sheepishly, "Don't let my appearance fool you, I always like to have a few drinks on holidays."
"I heard that the sweet honey produced by the three honeybees can be used to make wine, which not only has a unique flavor, but also can strengthen the body."
As Fang Gu spoke, he could vaguely see that Link's nose tip had turned bright red, as if he had drunk too much alcohol and his nose had turned into a rosacea-like nose.
It turned out that Uncle Link was a drunkard. Fang Gu suddenly felt that Uncle Link's sense of authority had diminished, and he seemed much more approachable.
"I see. It just so happens that I also know a little about brewing, which my grandfather taught me."
Every summer, Fang Gu's grandfather would bring all sorts of things to brew wine, such as hops, rice, honey, blueberries, strawberries...
However, brewing beer requires waiting until summer, which is the season for planting hops, and also requires a brewery and some small barrels for fermentation.
This is another huge expense, but their Stardew Valley ranch has not yet officially started to make a profit.
A long way to go.
Hearing Fang Gu say that, a look of joy flashed in Uncle Link's eyes. "That's great! The wine I liked to drink the most was the wine brewed by your grandfather. It's all-natural."
"If I were to drink beer from a store," Uncle Link clicked his tongue, "honestly, it wouldn't be nearly as satisfying."
Fang Gu was surprised that Uncle Link knew his grandfather and seemed to be one of his grandfather's regular customers.
"It's settled then. I must drink the wine you brewed yourself before autumn!"
"Let's see how much of your grandfather's skills you've inherited."
Uncle Link was so happy that he took out a military water bottle from the ranger's hut and drank straight from it.
Looking at Uncle Link's increasingly dazed eyes and ruddy old face.
Fang Gu was certain that the kettle contained wine.
"We haven't even gotten off work yet! How come we're already drinking?"
"Ding!"
A Poké Ball popped out from Link's waist, followed by a flash of red light.
A tall, yellow and black elf appeared before Fang Gu.
Behind it were two things that looked like cables.
It is the evolved form of Electabuzz, Electabuzz!
Looking at the domineering and powerful electric monster in front of him, Fang Gu couldn't help but sigh in his heart.
"Uncle Link has such a powerful Pokémon. Just how strong is that Salamence that left the scar on Uncle Link's face?"
The electric monster was silent. Link was lifted up and placed on the bed in the ranger's hut.
He then pointed to himself, indicating to Fang Gu that the task of moving the timber could be left to him, and that he could rest assured.
Immediately afterward, the Electric Beast followed Fang Gu out the door.
Seeing the several-ton log lifted with ease, Fang Gu couldn't help but give the Electric Monster a thumbs up.
After Electivire left, Fang Gu muttered to himself, "I almost acted impulsively. Electivire's fur looked really soft. I really want to try it and see if I feel that tingling sensation."
"Damn it, I need to think of a way to properly bribe Electabuzz or Uncle Link."
"How about we catch an Electric-type Pokémon to have some fun, and at the same time, we can help reduce the electricity consumption of Stardew Valley Ranch."
Fang Gu wondered how the Forest Ranger's Hut, so far from Guyue Bird Town, could still have electricity. It was because of the existence of the Electric Monster.
In the Pokémon world, electricity can be supplied by Pokémon.
It could even be said that the cleanest energy source in the Pokémon world is the electricity released by Electric-type Pokémon, and most power plants generate electricity through the Magnemite family and the Electrode family.
"Forget it, let's stop daydreaming. We still need to chop down four or five more logs before dark."
Fang Gu, while holding the axe, already felt a tingling sensation in the mouth of his hand.
"Come out, Three Bees."
Fang Gu threw out his Poké Ball.
"Om~"
The three bees circled Fang Gu, as if they knew that Fang Gu was their next owner.
Then it stuck to Bulbasaur's back and affectionately sucked on the nectar.
Bulbasaur was on the verge of tears; why was it starting again?
"That's perfect. You two are inseparable, so go find some Caterpie or similar Pokémon nearby to battle with, and you can look out for each other."
Fang Gu gently touched the three bees, and instead of the sticky feeling he had imagined, it had a bouncy, chewy texture.
This slightly alleviated Fang Gu's disappointment at not being able to catch the fluffy Pokémon.
Fang Gu was immediately met with another wave of shock and joy.
[Three honeybees have been encountered; automatic harvesting has commenced.]
Congratulations! You have collected the item "Sweetness" from the three bees. Collection experience +1
[Sweet and delicious, quality B, this honey produced by three bees is widely loved and is a rare and valuable culinary ingredient.]
Congratulations! You have collected the item "Magic Honey" from the three bees. Collection Experience +1
[Miracle Honey, Quality A. This small bottle of Miracle Honey was produced by three bees after they fed on the nectar of Bulbasaur. It is one of the ingredients for making Miracle Candy. Using it will increase your experience points slightly.]
"!!!"
Chapter 25 Sharing Honey
Looking at the two jars of honey in his hand, Fang Gu swallowed hard.
A jar is filled to the brim with golden honey, a sweet treat produced by three bees.