: The rough embryo of the tree fruit ball is successfully made!

Chapter 21: The rough embryo of the tree fruit ball is successfully made!

"Mr. Steel!"

"Abi, you're still so energetic! Thank you for your help today."

The pretty-looking Abi waved to the steel: "No trouble at all. You've always been a great help to me. It's just that this young man needs to use the space, right?"

When Abi saw Zhu Suihan's appearance clearly, she froze on the spot.

"Are you the gentleman who helped deal with those three criminals?"

Zhu Suihan was somewhat surprised: "Miss Joey told you it was that little kid with the blue crocodile."

"That's what Miss Joey said, and I also have a pretty good impression of you."

Abi chuckled awkwardly twice: "The one in the lead is still unconscious and has a severe concussion. The other two were just released from the intensive care unit late last night."

Zhu Suihan nodded: "Yes, the situation was urgent, so the method of poisoning was a bit more severe."

Being able to survive being attacked by a bunch of Poison-type moves by Pokémon is a testament to the incredible physical resilience of humans in the Pokémon world.

As for the main character?

He's just unconscious, not dead.

They were just passersby who were there to amuse me.

Uncle Liu and Professor Oak, Abi and Mr. Steel, and Cuihua and others whom they hadn't met but probably already knew about their appetites.

They are different from those villainous bystanders.

Zhu Suihan didn't care what suffering they had endured, just like how NPCs challenging you on the street in a game are always there to give you money.

When people break into someone's house and rummage through drawers and cabinets looking for secret techniques and props, no one considers that such behavior is trespassing.

This is a form of differential treatment that is very difficult to eradicate.

Abi subconsciously shrank back, somewhat unable to meet Zhu Suihan's gaze. The expression on Gangtie's face also changed, not quite understanding which sentence had triggered the reaction of the amnesiac patient beside him.

The feeling was strange, like facing a block of ice harboring a demon of the night. It was not only cold, but also filled with fear, as if your mind was being dragged into panic.

"Ahem, let's not talk about that. It's not too much to do anything to those criminals, as long as they don't hurt themselves."

Steel said, "Abi, do you want to come with us?"

"Is this alright, Mr. Steel?"

Although it was somewhat terrifying, it also piqued Abi's curiosity, making him want to see what kind of abilities the mysterious person who could get Mr. Steel to help him possessed.

Well, it's impossible that they're good at giving people concussions.

The group arrived at a clearing surrounded by trees, and Steel sat down directly.

"In the cold of winter, first I need to tell you a clear concept, or rather, a modern concept."

How much do you know about tree fruits?

Zhu Suihan was puzzled: "The taste is different, the effects are different, the growing time is different, is there anything else besides that?"

"Yes, it's fruit."

Steel said, "Ordinary fruits, if left unpicked after ripening, will gradually rot on the tree and fall to the ground, becoming fertilizer for the soil and trees, but tree fruits will not."

"If the fruit of the tree is not picked after it ripens, it will not rot and fall, but it will not produce new fruit either. Instead, it will continue to grow and become a tree fruit containing more nutrients."

Abi took out a thick notebook and opened it.

"For example, the most common orange fruit, besides filling the stomach, only has a slight effect on restoring physical strength. But if the orange fruit can continue to grow, the effect will be better."

Zhu Suihan's lips twitched. What's the use of this? Does it just change the HP recovery from 10 to 20?

Ah Bi said, "That's not very convincing. I'll show you some photos and you'll see."

Zhu Suihan accepted the photos and said thank you. There were two photos of orange trees in total. One was a regular cultivated version, and the other was supposedly a tree that had been growing for two years without being harvested.

Well, there is indeed a difference. Apart from the fact that they are about the same size, Zhu Suihan felt as if he saw a radiance in a photograph.

Is there such a saying?

Abi then handed over a few more photos: "And this, even more direct evidence."

"Pear and cranberry fruits, depending on their age, can evolve into silver or even gold versions, which are quite precious and valuable."

Bamboo understands the cold of winter.

Oh, why are you talking about oranges? If you had just said that, I would have understood.

Both Pokémon Go and Pikachu: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Pikachu! feature this Gold and Silver Berry system, which is much more effective than regular berries of the same variety.

It's a good, acceptable setting, but it still gives me the illusion of encountering some rare and precious treasure in the Pokémon world.

However, some legendary tree fruits, such as the Star Peach, seem to be no different from rare and precious treasures.

Steel asked with some curiosity, "Suihan, don't you find the study of tree fruits quite mysterious?"

Zhu Suihan shrugged: "Although my memory hasn't returned, logically speaking, I should have seen much more in my era."

Even if the environment in the Pokémon world is top-notch, after so many years of development, it is still absolutely difficult to compare with the wild natural environment of ancient times.

"Yes, that makes sense."

Steel nodded, but Ah Bi was already a little confused.

What do you mean by "my generation"? You look about my age, but you sound older than Mr. Steel!

"What I just told you was the natural situation. The cultivation of this kind of fruit can also be done artificially. That is, by using scientific methods to supplement the fruit tree with nutrients. Under better conditions, you can even rely on Pokémon to call upon the power of nature."

Well, that must be related to skills like grassy terrain.

Steel snorted coldly: "Xue Cheng's research institute has a forest of these trees, which he treasures like the plague. He doesn't even let us pick more."

Zhu Suihan asked in confusion, "Does this have anything to do with the making of Poké Balls?"

"Yes, although the colors of the cones vary and the finished products are different, they are essentially the same. The older the cone, the more suitable it is for beginners to practice with."

Steel said, "From a scientific point of view, it means that the nutrients in the cones are enough to withstand a novice eating them a few times."

Zhu Suihan asked, "Um, wouldn't it be better to use older berries to make Poké Balls?"

"No, I tried a similar approach when I was planning to innovate the production technique, but the nutritional components inside the cone are relatively constant, and they will not increase with age after reaching their limit."

Steel shook his head: "Chocolate is the most special kind, which is probably why it can be used as a raw material for ancient Poké Balls."

Bamboo seems lost in thought in the cold of winter.

High emotional intelligence: After extensive data research, we finally came to the great conclusion that berries can be used to create Poké Balls.

Low emotional intelligence: It seems that using Berry to smash Pokémon is very effective. Why don't we explore the deeper potential of Berry?

Early Diary of Making Emerald Poké Balls

Zhu Suihan nodded: "Mr. Steel, what's the basic method for making them? Is it to round off the cones?"

"No need, the cones are round enough."

Steel laughed and said, "The production method is actually very simple. The texture of the cone itself is not much different from that of the tree fruit, but as long as it is forged and hammered, it will immediately become hard."

"Different materials need to be added depending on the type of cone to make the best tree cones."

"Furthermore, the materials used must be used evenly during the production process, and errors in all parts must be minimized."

Steel said, "This is also why traditional manufacturing methods are gradually losing attention. Compared to companies like Silverford, they are worlds apart."

Zhu Suihan picked up a black berry and weighed it in his hand: "Aside from the berry itself, is there any kind of tree berry that is the easiest for beginners to make?"

"Yes, it's the black berry in your hand, used to make heavy balls."

Steel said, "The things added are quite simple. Apart from ore resources, they are basically all ground-based and rock-based resources."

"Of course, if the goal is to create something specifically to catch a particular Pokémon, you can add some corresponding ingredients."

"It's simple for beginners. Just use hard rocks, minerals containing ground-type energy, and soft sand to make a regular heavy ball."

Steel rolled up his sleeves: "I'll demonstrate for you. Watch my movements carefully, and I'll continue to correct you when you try it yourself."

Zhu Suihan nodded and earnestly activated his eye-lock mode.

Good luck is on! Time to get serious studying mode activated!

The steelmaking process is simple yet powerful; the forging of cones is not much different from iron smelting.

A series of clanging sounds rang out as a specially made tool held the cone in place, ensuring that the steel was struck evenly on every part.

The second step after that is to make the machine rotate at a constant speed so that the various materials ground into powder fall onto the cones, and then be pounded again after one round.

As the materials were incorporated, the properties of the cones gradually changed, and a layer of glossy black gradually enveloped the cones.

Considering the color of the cones used to make the heavy balls, it looks more like they've been coated with oil.

This process was repeated five times before Steel finally put down the hammer, wiped away his sweat, and took a deep breath.

"As your skills improve, you won't need to repeat the process of adding materials so many times. This is just a demonstration for you."

Zhu Suihan flexed his fingers: "Mr. Steel, if you use too much force, is it possible to smash the fruit directly?"

Steel: ?

"In principle, it's unlikely. After being roasted, the properties of the cones have already changed. You can think of it as the nutrients inside starting to react."

Considering the uncertainty surrounding Zhu Suihan, Gangtie added another sentence to avoid being proven wrong at lightning speed.

"Of course, it mainly depends on you."

Zhu Suihan nodded: "I understand, but is that all?"

"No, this is just a rough blank. It needs to undergo a second forging process, and the temperature and forging time will vary depending on the type of ball."

Steel shook his head: "This is a more delicate part. You should learn what I've taught you first."

"This is simple."

Zhu Suihan, imitating Gangti, rolled up his sleeves, placed the black berry he had been rubbing in his hand on the holder, and then fired.

"Simple?"

Steel shook his head. If the process of making tree fruit balls were really that simple, they wouldn't have any value as "high-end handicrafts" in this era.

But as the clanging sound rang out, Steel and Abi's eyes looked a little strange, and they finally exchanged a glance.

Something's not right, something's very wrong!

"Now, it's time to infuse it with soul!"

Zhu Suihan continued to sprinkle the remaining materials onto the cones and began the final round of pounding.

"It's done!"

Steel, Abi: ? ? ?

(End of this chapter)