Gourmet master of the Pokemon world

Chapter 232: Becoming a National Treasure From Today Onward

The so-called monster-type and dragon-type Pokémon refer to Pokémon whose egg groups are Monster and Dragon.

Monster-type Pokémon are easy to understand; they either look like monsters or have wild personalities, such as:

Kangaskhan, Charizard, Tyranitar, Aggron, Nidoking, Avalugg, Garchomp…

Their most significant characteristic is their resemblance to monsters and reptiles from An Jie's previous life's tokusatsu shows.

Generally speaking, the Monster Group is most easily confused with the Field Group.

However, the Field Group refers to Pokémon that live on land and is the largest egg group in Pokémon, with members such as:

Sawsbuck, Ninetales, all Eeveelutions, Girafarig, Lucario, Inteleon, Excadrill, Krookodile…

It's easy to see that they all basically have strong characteristics of ordinary mammals and reptiles.

Of course, some Pokémon simultaneously belong to both the Field Group and the Monster Group, such as the previously mentioned Nidoking, as well as Rhydon, Ampharos, Exploud…

As for Dragon-type Pokémon, it's a bit more complicated.

Simply put, Dragon Pokémon are Pokémon that look like dragons or possess dragon-like qualities, such as:

Salamence, Charizard, Arbok, Hydreigon, Seadra, Goodra…

The prototypes of these Pokémon are mostly based on legendary dragons and creatures related to dragons (lizards, seahorses, snakes, etc.).

Of course, there are exceptions, such as Altaria, whose prototype is a bird, but it still possesses the Dragon typing.

Magikarp and Feebas are based on fish, but their egg group naturally includes Dragon, probably because their evolved forms are related to legendary dragons.

Its egg groups are Monster and Field; Mega Evolution can change its type but cannot change its egg groups.

The dragon genes within them are only briefly activated under the effect of Mega Evolution and don't exist at other times.

Charizard and similar Pokémon, although they don't have the Dragon type, always have dragon genes within them, so they are Dragons.

Fortunately, with the Monster egg group, An Jie's newly made Hundred Mushroom Fresh is still effective on Ampharos.

Of course, there are also some exceptional Pokémon that aren't as special as Ampharos; they have "dragon" in their names, look like dragons, but aren't Dragons, such as:

Aerodactyl, Kecleon, Magmar, Excadrill, Drilbur, Bastiodon, Rampardos…

In short, Pokémon knowledge is very complex and cannot be explained in just a few words.

After making the Hundred Mushroom Fresh, An Jie put some into his system backpack, some into his disciples' system backpacks, and the rest into the kitchen at home.

Next was making Spicy Mushroom Sauce.

First, prepare the ingredients: mushrooms (Split Shroom and Sword Dance Shroom), seeds of Fiery Chili, scallions, ginger, garlic, pork tenderloin, Doubanjiang (fermented chili bean paste), Xiangqi sauce, cilantro, Sichuan peppercorns, etc.

Pork tenderloin and cilantro are optional.

Pork tenderloin can also be replaced with other meats, such as beef.

Cilantro is used to enhance the aroma; if you don't like the taste of cilantro, it's okay not to add it.

An Jie and most of the Pokémon at home like cilantro, so he chose to add it.

However, he also planned to make some without cilantro.

After adjusting the ingredients with Aura, An Jie led his disciples to get busy.

First, cut the pork tenderloin into small cubes, then heat the pot, add oil, and stir-fry, adding scallions, ginger, garlic, and Sichuan peppercorns to bring out the aroma.

Next, chop the Sword Dance Shroom and Split Shroom, add them to the pot in a 1:1 ratio, then add the crushed Fiery Chili seeds, and stir-fry constantly until the mushrooms and chili release water and soften.

Then, season by adding an appropriate amount of Doubanjiang and Xiangqi sauce to the pot, then simmer over low heat, stirring constantly during the simmering process to prevent sticking.

During this period, you can add other seasonings according to personal taste.

When the sauce reduces to the desired consistency, add the chopped cilantro, stir well, and then turn off the heat.

Smelling the aroma in the air, the Pokémon swallowed their saliva one by one; they couldn't imagine how delicious it would be to have some of this mushroom sauce with their meals!

Looking at everyone drooling, An Jie said with a smile, "Why don't we have Zha Jiang Mian (noodles with fried sauce) tonight, and eat it with this mushroom sauce!"

“Gang~~”

“Yin tai~”

“Geng~~”

…

The Pokémon cheered immediately upon hearing this.

An Jie pinched Munchlax's cheek and said, "It's getting late; let's hurry up and get to work, or we won't finish today!"

Upon hearing this, the disciples quickly started working seriously, making Spicy Mushroom Sauce in the same way their master taught them.

As time passed, a large amount of mushroom sauce was produced, some of which had special effects.

Some were because of An Jie, and some were because of Lucario and Riolu's help.

Because An Jie had the blessing of the Hand of God and was more skilled, most of the mushroom sauce with special effects came from him.

A small amount came from Lucario, and a very small amount came from Riolu.

“Spicy Mushroom Sauce: A delicious seasoning loved by Pokémon. Long-term consumption can slowly increase Pokémon's speed and strengthen their physique.”

Seeing this effect, An Jie's eyes lit up—a dual effect! And it didn't have the prerequisites for effectiveness like Hundred Mushroom Fresh!

After the mushroom sauce cooled, An Jie put it in his system backpack like Hundred Mushroom Fresh, gave some to his three disciples, and put the rest in the kitchen at home.

An Jie gave all the mushroom sauce without special effects to Gengar to use in the noodle shop later, and all the mushroom sauce with special effects was for home use.

Time unknowingly came to evening, and the Pokémon who were working returned one after another. It was also time for Gengar to go to the royal city to prepare for work.

In the evening, An Jie made Zha Jiang Mian as promised with the Pokémon, and paired it with the Spicy Mushroom Sauce that he had just made in the afternoon. The Pokémon ate with great joy and satisfaction.

Riolu came to An Jie's house for the first time and tasted the taste of delicious food, which planted a chef's seed in its heart.

It secretly vowed in its heart that it must also become like An Jie in the future, able to make such delicious food.

The next day at noon, after closing the store, An Jie took Diancie to the royal palace as promised.

The guards of the royal palace saw him and saluted him very respectfully, and let him pass.

Following姬美雅's instructions from the phone call, Anjie arrived at a laboratory.

When he and Diancie reached the laboratory entrance,姬美雅 was already waiting anxiously.

"Your Highness!"姬美雅 waved excitedly at Anjie.

Not only that, but standing next to her were Edward, looking equally anxious, and a group of royal researchers.

Azoth achieving energy independence was simply too important, how could Edward, as the king of a country, not show up?

Seeing Anjie, Edward's face immediately lit up with joy. He couldn't wait any longer, so he quickly stepped forward to greet him, his round belly jiggling with his movements, making quite a funny sight.

"Hehe~~" Diancie couldn't help but cover her mouth and giggle.

"Diancie!" Anjie glared at Diancie.

Edward is, after all, our junior; how can we laugh at him?

Diancie and Anjie were of one mind, and she understood the meaning in Anjie's eyes, immediately stopping her laughter.

"Your Highness, you've finally arrived!" Edward said, slightly out of breath as he reached Anjie.

Anjie smiled and said, "I'm not late, why are you so anxious?"

"With such a big matter, how could I not be anxious?" Edward said.

"Alright, let's hurry up then," Anjie said, understanding Edward's feelings.

"Good, good, good!" Edward said happily.

Walking to the laboratory door, the group of researchers bowed to Anjie one after another. Then, surrounded by everyone, Anjie and Diancie entered the laboratory.

Led by the researchers, Anjie and the others arrived at a spacious and empty room.

The room was filled with various instruments, giving it a technological feel.

"Then we'll begin!" Anjie said.

"Your Highness, please!" said the royal family's chief doctor.

Anjie nodded and exchanged a glance with Diancie. Diancie then stepped forward and completed Mega Evolution in everyone's surprised gaze.

It was Edward's first time seeing Mega Diancie, and he said with excitement:

"This is Mega Diancie? Beautiful! So beautiful!"

There were not many descriptions of Diancie in the royal ancient books, and there was no record of Mega Diancie at all.

The other researchers also looked at Mega Diancie with amazement.

"This glittering brilliance is simply the most beautiful thing in the world."

The royal family's chief doctor was a middle-aged man with slightly graying hair. As he spoke, he took pictures of this precious scene with a camera.

Once everyone's amazement subsided, Diancie officially began to work. She stretched out her hands forward, and a large amount of Rock-type and Fairy-type energy gathered in the laboratory.

A huge pink diamond was rapidly forming in the air.

Compared to before, Diancie's strength was now even greater, her understanding of the Fairy Aura was deeper, and her control was stronger. Therefore, creating a Sacred Diamond could be said to be a breeze.

As the Sacred Diamond took shape, a researcher looked at the instrument in front of him and shouted excitedly:

"The energy is rising rapidly, incredible, too incredible!"

On the screen in front of him, a red bar graph was rapidly climbing.

When the Sacred Diamond was completely formed, the bar graph instantly climbed to the top.

Obviously, the energy contained in the Sacred Diamond had exceeded the instrument's detection limit.

The researcher shouted excitedly, "Energy overload! Energy overload! Wonderful!"

With so much energy, their Azoth's energy crisis might really be resolved!

After the Sacred Diamond was completely formed, it was controlled by姬美雅's Gardevoir and slowly flew into the middle of two special rings, with the sharp points on both sides of the diamond pointing directly at the two rings.

Magically, the Sacred Diamond floated in the middle of the rings just like that.

A group of researchers gathered around the Sacred Diamond, their eyes filled with amazement.

"Is this the Sacred Diamond that His Highness mentioned?"

"It's so beautiful, it's the most beautiful diamond I've ever seen!"

One of the researchers shook his head and said, "No, this is not just a diamond, but also a huge energy aggregate, it's a miracle!"

The other researchers nodded in agreement.

At this time, Edward stepped forward and asked, "Do you all have the confidence to research an energy conversion device?"

One of the researchers confidently said upon hearing this:

"Your Majesty, please rest assured, our Azoth is the origin of the world's mysterious science. If we can't even research a small energy conversion device, then it would be too laughable!"

The other researchers nodded in agreement.

Edward said excitedly upon hearing this, "Good! Good! Good! Then this matter is entirely entrusted to you all!"

"Your Majesty, please rest assured, we will do our best!" the group of researchers assured in unison.

Edward's face was about to break into a smile upon seeing this.

Energy! Their Azoth was about to achieve energy independence!

After encouraging the researchers with a few words, Edward walked to Anjie's side and said, "It's all thanks to Your Highness, I don't know how to thank you enough!"

He had been pulling his hair out over the energy problem for a while now.

Anjie said with a smile, "I am, after all, an elder of the royal family. How could I not lend a hand when you juniors are in trouble?"

"Yes, yes, yes!" Edward said excitedly, nodding his head. "You are the most senior and most honored person in our royal family."

Originally, Anjie was only nominally the most valuable person in the royal family, but now he was truly worthy of the name.

"Your Highness, you and Lady Diancie will be the national treasures of our Kingdom of Azoth from now on!" Edward said excitedly.

Now Edward sincerely hoped that His Highness and Diancie could live together forever.

Anjie said, not knowing whether to laugh or cry, "National treasures... you're exaggerating too much."

Edward immediately put on a straight face and said, "I'm not exaggerating at all. The energy of the entire country will depend on you and Lady Diancie in the future. What else could you be but national treasures?

Do I need to emphasize the importance of energy to a country?"

"Yes, Father is right,"姬美雅 nodded.

Anjie: . . .

He really couldn't refute it. Energy is indeed crucial to a country's development.

Diancie asked the crowd shyly, "Am I a national treasure?"

"That's right, our Lady Diancie is a genuine national treasure, the most precious national treasure,"姬美雅 said with a smile.

"Yes~ Yes~" Edward nodded with a matter-of-fact expression.

"I'm a national treasure! I'm a national treasure!" Diancie said with joy, obviously happy to be a national treasure.

"You!" Anjie tapped Diancie on the forehead helplessly.

Anjie, Edward, and姬美雅 stayed in the laboratory for a while. Seeing the researchers working enthusiastically, they left.