Chapter 304: Even if Steven brings ten more cases of Moomoo Milk, it

December 23rd, Tuesday.

Early in the morning, the diligent Master Yu was already busy in the kitchen, preparing to show off his skills for Champion Zhulan on their last day.

He and Champion Zhulan were heading to Shenhezhen that afternoon, so today was his final day in Paldea for the year.

Therefore, he should prepare a little surprise.

As for a sense of ritual, although Xiang Qingyu claimed not to have much, he still possessed a little bit.

However, after being busy for an hour and a half, he suddenly discovered—

He hadn't overestimated his sense of ritual, but he seemed to have underestimated his cooking skills.

"Bui~"

Floating over lazily from the bedroom, Eevee was preparing to jump onto the table skillfully, using its actions to urge its trainer to serve breakfast.

But upon entering the kitchen and seeing Xiang Qingyu lost in thought, as well as the indescribable mush in his hands, Eevee quickly realized that it might have been a bit rash today.

"Bui!"

Letting out a sharp cry, Eevee immediately trotted back to the bedroom, pretending it hadn't woken up yet.

"..."

Seeing that the berry porridge in his hands had easily scared Eevee away, Xiang Qingyu's expression became somewhat complex for a moment.

If he brought this stuff into the wild, would it be more effective than a repellent?

Could it be that his talent was actually invested in being an item craftsman?

But clearly, the taste should be fine; every berry was rich in nutrients, it was just that the presentation was a bit poor!

Taking a spoonful and putting it into his mouth, feeling that peculiar, slightly slimy texture despite the lack of any distinct flavor, Xiang Qingyu fell into silence.

It seemed the taste wasn't very good either?

Just as he was seriously considering whether to dump his painstakingly prepared result into the sewer, the front door was suddenly pushed open from the outside.

Shortly after, a drowsy Miraidon walked into the kitchen with its eyes squinted, lying down on the floor skillfully and letting out a listless sound.

"Gao..."

Xiang Qingyu scratched his head, suddenly having a flash of inspiration, and tentatively sent the food in his hands toward Miraidon.

"If you're hungry, do you want to eat this first?"

Miraidon, who didn't seem to have woken up yet, didn't open its eyes, and in its daze, seeing Xiang Qingyu hand over a bowl of food, it opened its mouth without a second thought.

"Gao?!"

After eating a small bite, Miraidon instantly became energetic, scrambling to run out of the kitchen at light speed.

"..."

Watching its panicked retreating figure, Xiang Qingyu quickly gave up struggling.

It seemed his cooking ability was still too advanced.

Before waiting for berries and other ingredients to evolve to a level that could keep up with him, he had better endure it for now.

"Ugh—"

When Champion Zhulan (in her pink pajamas), with messy hair and covering her mouth while yawning, walked out of the room, sandwiches and miso soup were already laid out on the dining table.

"Morning."

Xiang Qingyu waved his hand to greet her.

"I got up late today, so we'll have to make do with this for now. When we get back to Shenhezhen, I'll treat you to a big meal at a restaurant."

"It's fine, something light is also quite good."

Champion Zhulan smiled gently, not minding at all, and quickly walked into the washroom.

After Champion Zhulan left, Eevee, having heard the movement, trotted over to Xiang Qingyu from the room.

Upon confirming that what was on the table wasn't dark cuisine but normal sandwiches, it shed a few tears of gratitude.

Seeing this scene, the corners of Xiang Qingyu's mouth twitched wildly.

Logically speaking, with Eevee about to evolve at any moment, its friendship level should be maxed out.

But why couldn't he feel at all that Eevee was a cute, thoughtful little cotton-padded jacket...

By the time Champion Zhulan appeared again, she had returned to her usual energetic self, looking like she had slept well last night.

"Is the flight this afternoon?"

Sitting at the dining table, Champion Zhulan suddenly asked.

Because their only means of transportation, Miraidon, was "banned," Xiang Qingyu didn't have any Pokémon capable of flight for the time being, so they could only take a plane for long-distance travel.

Although this world had many Pokémon convenient for carrying people, clearly, those who could capture them were in the minority.

Therefore, various modern means of transportation also existed.

This was also mentioned in the game.

The airports in Unova, the taxis in Kalos, and the rideable Pokémon in various regions all made up the ways of traveling in the Pokémon world.

"Yeah, after we finish eating, it's time to get ready to leave and head to Mesagoza to wait for the plane."

As Xiang Qingyu spoke, Bagon, appearing with its arrogant gait, quickly arrived at his feet, skillfully using "Tackle."

Xiang Qingyu had gradually gotten used to its behavior of wanting to act spoiled whenever they met over the past few days, and he picked it up and placed it on the table.

"I've prepared Moomoo Milk for you too, drink up."

After petting its head, which was as hard as a rock, Xiang Qingyu smiled.

Pokémon in their juvenile phase hadn't even grown teeth yet, so they could only supplement necessary nutrients through Moomoo Milk; this was mentioned on the first page of Green's breeding notes.

However, for Pokémon, the juvenile phase would pass very quickly.

In about a week, Bagon's teeth would begin to grow, and it would be able to eat normally by then.

After a simple breakfast, before departing, Xiang Qingyu took out the Mega Stone he had obtained from Rayquaza from his pocket.

After being processed, the Mega Stone was now embedded in a pendant, just right to be worn around Bagon's neck.

"Are you planning to let Bagon wear this Mega Stone all the time?"

Champion Zhulan immediately understood Xiang Qingyu's idea.

"Yeah, maybe it will be good for it."

Xiang Qingyu nodded.

According to Mr. Genji's suggestion, he should let Bagon carry this special Mega Stone from a young age to help it get used to the power of Mega Evolution sooner.

Maybe after evolving into Salamence, it could be like Rayquaza and Mega Evolve without a Mega Stone?

In the game, the strength of Mega Rayquaza, besides its own stats and the ability to restrain the Primal Reversion duo, also came largely from the fact that it didn't need a Mega Stone to autonomously Mega Evolve.

If Salamence could also not be locked to an item, even if Steven brought ten more cases of Moomoo Milk, it would be useless!

Under Xiang Qingyu's expectant gaze, Bagon, having finished its burp, also quickly noticed the pendant in his hand.

Although Bagon was still very small and its brain hadn't fully developed, it vaguely remembered that the thing on it seemed to come from that big guy yesterday who looked like it knew how to fly very well.

If it also possessed this, would it be able to be like it and fly freely into the sky?

Bagon, which had had a dream of flying since it was little, didn't think twice, and under Xiang Qingyu's gratified gaze, it opened its mouth wide.

And then—

Xiang Qingyu's expression instantly turned terrified, and he immediately picked Bagon up.