The old popsicle can't handle spicy food

Chapter 14 The old popsicle can't handle spicy food

"Wow, the equipment is pretty good."

Zhu Suihan whistled: "Well, Miss Joey, could you please come with me? I really don't have much talent for these machines."

"You're welcome. After all, the last batch of Pokémon have been treated, and some seriously injured ones have been sent to the hibernation ward. I have some free time now."

Joey smiled: "However, sir, if I'm not mistaken, you were just making energy cubes in the wild, and high-quality ones at that, right? Otherwise, you wouldn't have such a lasting fragrance on you."

Zhu Suihan scratched his head: "Uh, the quality is really high. This is the first time I've made something like that."

"It's really high, and it's also very dangerous."

While teaching Zhu Suihan how to use the grinder, Joey explained the reasons for the danger.

"Making Energy Cubes in the wild will cause the aroma to spread in all directions, and sometimes it will attract some powerful Pokémon, which is very dangerous."

"Especially with high-quality Pokémon cubes, if the trainer's own strength is insufficient, doing so is like covering yourself in sweetness and standing at the entrance of Ursaring's cave."

Zhu Suihan added, "Let me guess, is the wind still blowing towards the cave?"

Joey and Chansey both laughed: "Yes, that's it."

"Okay, thank you, gentle nature."

Zhu Suihan felt fortunate that he hadn't gone far. If this had happened in places like Baiyin Mountain or Tianguan Mountain, he probably would have been chased away to a place eight hundred miles away.

"However, it's quite remarkable that you achieved such a result on your first attempt at making an energy cube. I suggest you try to recall that feeling."

Joey said, "For beginners, every experience of accidentally creating a high-quality power cube is a valuable lesson to remember."

Zhu Suihan tilted his head: "Maybe I don't need that kind of thing."

If I have this kind of luck a few more times, the process of making high-quality energy cubes might even become muscle memory.

Joey's eyes revealed a look that said, "You're quite interesting, buddy."

"Then, could you please make me an Energy Cube later? The reward is the recipe for that Energy Cube."

Bringing some arrogant young people back on track is something that Miss Joey should do!

Zhu Suihan nodded decisively: "Deal."

If you don't take the money you found for free, God will be after you.

Chenglong shifted at his waist, gaining a clear understanding of Zhu Suihan's shamelessness.

However, does a new formula mean that I will be able to taste new flavors of energy cubes?

Trainers, please step up your efforts!

"You want to use the powder from grinding evolution stones to make energy cubes?"

Joey was somewhat surprised: "This... I thought this method of use was usually for medicinal purposes. I've never seen it used to make energy cubes before."

"It's alright, but I think the best equipment for this production method is still an energy extraction machine, which can further avoid impurities."

Zhu Suihan packed various powders into bottles and jars: "Miss Joey, could you please show me that formula?"

"Okay, please take a look. We can settle the bill at the front desk later."

Zhu Suihan took the recipe and looked at it, and was immediately puzzled.

"Lampberry, aren't those fruits very astringent?"

However, I couldn't understand the later formulas, and my hands even started to tremble.

"Cherry fruit, eggplant fruit, horned fruit"

Why are they all spicy?!

Miss Joy patted her partner's head: "This is my Chansey's favorite Energy Cube recipe; she can handle spicy food."

Zhu Suihan:?

Heretic, prepare to be burned at the stake!

"Lucky!"

Chansey struck a fighting stance reminiscent of a Gollum fighter, its egg-shaped body displaying clearly defined muscle lines.

Wow, this is truly a pink devil, and a gym version at that.

Arriving at the Energy Cube Machine, Zhu Suihan gently patted the Poké Ball.

"Give up. This formula is beyond the reach of us mere mortals. I reckon even a few Fire-type Pokémon would be no match for it."

Chenglong was dejected and listened to Zhu Suihan's advice.

She really wouldn't dare eat this!

Spiky Berry, that's a berry that even non-fire-type Pokémon can't help but burst into flames after taking a bite, and Nurse Joy gave her recipe three of them!

You shouldn't need to wear gloves to handle that thing, right?

He carefully processed the tree fruit. Fortunately, the recipe explained these things quite clearly, otherwise Zhu Suihan felt that he would definitely have been able to learn the Flame Fist today.

After cooling and shaping, a secondary heating process is required. Zhu Suihan could only hope that the ventilation equipment at the Pokémon Center would be effective, as he didn't want to choke to death.

When the Energy Cube machine was started, to be honest, Zhu Suihan made it with the mindset of a hero going into battle and never returning, but fortunately the machine's sealing performance was good.

Joey and Chansey only needed one glance to confirm that Zhu Suihan was a novice, as both his technique and posture were somewhat amateurish.

Who makes energy cubes by sitting right on the machine staring at the container?

"Hmm, that's about right."

As the pulping process ended and impurities began to be removed, Zhu Suihan couldn't help but recall the situation from earlier. This time, they were using the machine at the Pokémon Center.

If the energy cube you make is still a bead, then you can be pretty sure it's a problem with your own work.

Also, once it is successfully made, any excess airflow inside will definitely leak out.

Back when I was at Rocket Group, why wasn't there a gas mask option in the lottery?

laugh--

"It's done."

A gurgling sound continued to emanate as one by one, "energy cubes" that made Zhu Suihan squint fell into the tray. They were still crystal clear, but their color had turned fiery red.

Joey, Chansey: ?

It really worked?!

After thinking it over, Zhu Suihan decided to put on gloves, put the finished product into the box, and then hand it to Miss Joey.

"Could you please help me assess the quality?"

Joey glanced at Chansey, who seemed rather impatient, and immediately shook his head.

"No need. My partner's performance has already shown that your energy cube is a great success, except for its appearance."

Zhu Suihan replied cryptically, "You don't understand, this is an elixir."

Joey: ?

Jili Dan took the box from Zhu Suihan, excitedly popped one into his mouth, and immediately showed a "life's perfect" expression on his face.

"Lucky~"

Zhu Suihan said, "This recipe should be a copy, then I'll gladly accept it."

With a slight modification to the recipe, this should become an advanced version that Fire-type Pokémon can consume; you could say it's a steal.

Joey couldn't understand and was greatly shocked, just like the messenger bird before him, he began to doubt the identity of the person in front of him.

This is probably not a humanoid Togepi.

"You, is this really the first or second time you've made an energy cube?"

"Yes."

Thanks for the invitation. I'm currently in Cypress Town, and I just respawned not long ago.

"Having this technology is already really impressive. If it were a more sophisticated machine, it could probably improve the quality of the energy cubes even further."

Miss Joey examined the small beads in her hand: "What kind of pill is this?"

"It's nothing, just kidding. Actually, I don't know why I was able to create energy cubes like this."

Zhu Suihan casually picked one up: "However, apart from the slight spiciness when the air leaks out, I'm perfectly fine holding it now."

Joey laughed: "Would you like to try some? This is the fruit of your labor."

That makes sense.

Joey: ?!

"No! I'm just opening..."

boom!

The moment the energy cube entered his mouth, Zhu Suihan's face flushed red, and his expression became ferocious, as if he were eating wasabi for the first time, and even more so, swallowing and chewing it in large gulps.

He now understands the purpose of the Lampberry: the fruit exists to encase the insanely spicy energy cube, sealing all the spiciness and nutrients inside.

Then, the astringent outer shell will also trigger a signal to the body, that is, the mouth is preparing to give everyone a big one, please get ready.

Then, the horrifying spiciness descended.

"It's alright, just average, acceptable."

Zhu Suihan, true to his stubborn nature, managed to squeeze out three words before finally giving in and reaching into the incense burner to taste a bunch of sweet tree fruits.

Joey quickly ran out and brought back a glass of water: "Are you alright?"

"Cough cough, it's nothing."

Zhu Suihan threw out a Poké Ball: "Lapras, use Ice Beam on me."

"Waaah—"

The icy blue light covered Zhu Suihan like paint, sealing him once again inside a block of ice.

A hissing sound rang out continuously. Zhu Suihan punched through the ice block and then subconsciously touched his lips.

Well, thankfully they didn't turn into sausage lips; that scared me.

There's a kind of beauty that comes from experiencing both ice and fire, but thankfully, it completely dissipates the strange heat and spiciness within the body.

Chansey was shocked: "Lucky?"

"I'm fine. It was just a freezing ray. I can take a water gun first and then a 100,000 volt attack without any problem."

Zhu Suihan looked at Chenglong: "How about it, want to give it a try?"

The dragon shook its head frantically, whimpering.

You're trying to murder me for money!

Zhu Suihan was somewhat impressed: "You two are indeed very capable to be able to eat these energy cubes."

Joey and Chansey exchanged a glance, then scratched their heads with smiles on their faces.

"Awkward"

"Actually, even for my Chansey, consuming one of these Energy Cubes at a time is already the limit, let alone for us humans. Your way of eating them is exaggerated."

Zhu Suihan:?

"Really?!"

"It's true. I learned this recipe from a breeding master. According to that breeding master, even fire-type Pokémon with a high breeding level need to follow the usage and dosage instructions when consuming them."

"Waaaaah—"

Lapras's long neck slumped to the ground as it burst into laughter, its webbed toes slapping against the floor. The trainer, clearly pleased with his stubborn nature, had just performed brilliantly.

Zhu Suihan silently raised the Poké Ball: "Stop laughing, come back."

I didn't expect Miss Joey to finish her sentence, or perhaps I was just too quick with my words.

(End of this chapter)