novelhk Chapter 302 Glowing Dishes, the Hidden Power of Ho-Oh in the GS Ball!
Chapter 302 Glowing Dishes, the Hidden Power of Ho-Oh in the GS Ball!
Chapter 302 Glowing Dishes, the Hidden Power of Ho-Oh in the GS Ball!
Ash usually wakes up at about the same time as Misty, and he would call out to Misty after he got up, but he didn't this time, which is why Misty found it strange.
When Xiaoxia came out of the living room after changing her clothes, she smelled a fragrance that was soothing to the soul, instantly clearing her somewhat dazed mind.
"It smells so good! What delicious food did Aunt Hanako make today?" Xiaoxia murmured as she entered the kitchen, only to find that it wasn't Hanako or Brock in the kitchen, but Satoshi!
"Xiao Zhi? Why are you making breakfast today?"
"My hands were itching, so I got up to make breakfast. It'll be ready soon, just wait a little longer," Xiaozhi said with a smile as he turned to Xiaoxia.
Pikachu stood on the kitchen table, rubbing its little hands together expectantly, its face full of drooling. Putting aside how it tasted, the aroma alone surpassed all the dishes it had ever smelled before.
Pikachu doesn't know when Ash acquired this skill, but many times Ash wakes up feeling like a completely different person. He learns many things he didn't understand or know before going to sleep after a good night's rest. Pikachu seriously suspects that Ash learns in his dreams.
But these are all trivial matters; what matters is today's breakfast!
After hearing this, Xiaoxia didn't leave. She just stood next to Ash, holding Togepi and watching him. Ash didn't do anything else. He just waited for the seafood porridge to cook. By the time Xiaoxia woke up, he had already finished all his preparations.
Now all you have to do is wait for the porridge to cook.
A little while later, Brock and Hanako returned from outside. They had actually gotten up about as early as Ash, but Ash had patted his chest and said that breakfast would be taken care of, so the two of them simply went out to buy groceries. Brock also picked up some supplies to use when they went to the Orange Islands.
As soon as the two pushed open the door, the alluring aroma filled their nostrils, making their mouths water.
"It smells so good, Ash! What did you make? Did you add spices? It smells amazing!"
"Didn't you make seafood porridge, Ash? Did you make something new again?"
Faced with the two people's questions, Xiao Zhi did not answer. Instead, he took a wet kitchen cloth, walked to the clay pot, and then lifted the lid off!
Instantly, a golden light burst forth from the casserole dish, illuminating the entire house with a dazzling golden glow. Caught off guard, Xiaoxia and the others instinctively covered their eyes, completely bewildered.
What's going on? Ash added a flash bomb to his breakfast? That light is blinding, almost as bright as the lightning Pikachu unleashes!
When the light faded, everyone lowered their eyes and smelled a fragrance that was many times stronger than before.
"This smell—is this really seafood porridge, Ash? What did you put in it?!" Brock rushed over in one stride. His excellent sense of smell and rich experience allowed him to instantly determine that it did indeed smell like seafood porridge, but it smelled far too strong, far exceeding any spice he knew. What was going on?
"This is my special Golden Porridge with Fresh Flavors, come and try it!" Xiao Zhi said confidently. Everyone looked into the pot and found that the color of the porridge was the same as the golden light that had just been emitted, also golden yellow.
"Golden yellow porridge? How did you make that?" Xiaoxia covered her red lips and said in surprise.
"Because the rice that Xiaozhi used was originally golden millet, but it's actually just a regular yellow color. To make it look that golden, it must have been made with sesame oil and crab roe, right? But what was that glowing thing just now?"
The culinary expert Xiao Gang immediately figured out the secret of the golden porridge. Although the rich golden color was beyond his expectations, it was still within the realm of normal cooking. But what was that golden light that just burst out?
Did Ash really put a flashbang inside?
"It's a special effect. I added some special effects inside~ Let's taste it first." Ash casually glossed over the glowing situation earlier. Saying that he added special effects was actually not a big deal. Even he didn't know the principle behind the glowing. He just knew how to make it.
When a dish is prepared to perfection, it will produce a golden light. As for the source of the golden light, perhaps it is the accumulation of spiritual energy from heaven and earth.
However, this is not important. As Ash said, the glow is just a special effect. Whether it tastes and works well or not, we'll only know after we actually eat it. But as far as the smell is concerned, it is more fragrant than any dish Ash has ever eaten.
When the steaming hot porridge was served on the table, everyone picked up their spoons, shouted in unison, "Let's eat!", and eagerly scooped up the first spoonful of porridge and put it in their mouths.
The smooth, cloud-like congee base melts on the tip of the tongue, the sweetness of the crab claws, the bouncy texture of the shrimp, mixed with the glutinous aroma of millet, slide down the throat and into the stomach, instantly enveloping the whole body in a warm and cozy feeling.
Everyone, including Ash himself, shuddered involuntarily, an indescribable feeling rising throughout their bodies.
"It's so delicious, Xiaozhi! And after eating it, I feel like my whole body is being massaged. What is this? It's so amazing!" Xiaoxia was the first to stand up and express her opinion. This porridge was definitely the best she had eaten in more than ten years.
Besides the delicious taste, the most important thing was that she could feel that her physical condition was better than ever before, and her whole body felt warm, as if she were soaking in a hot spring.
January mornings are cold. Even when wrapped in a thick down jacket, you can still feel a chill, especially your unprotected hands, which turn red from the cold.
But after finishing a bowl of porridge, Xiaoxia's hands, which had been red from the cold, returned to normal, her fair face became rosy, and a warm feeling welled up in her heart.
The fatigue from the long journey seemed to vanish in that moment.
Along the way, sleeping in a sleeping bag and sometimes staying up late had taken their toll on Xiaoxia's health, causing her a lot of accumulated injuries. But after finishing this bowl of porridge, those injuries seemed to disappear completely.
It's hard to imagine that this effect could come from just a bowl of porridge.
If young people like Xiaoxia have this feeling, then Hanako is even more so. From the first bite, Hanako didn't say a word until she finished eating. Then she put down her chopsticks, closed her eyes, and showed an indescribable sense of comfort on her face.
If Xia was simply tired from the journey, then Hua Zi's ailments were the result of years of accumulated housework. Her body wasn't made of iron either; she had some of the common ailments of a housewife, such as back pain, neck soreness, and shoulder pain.
But now, Hanako felt more comfortable than ever before.
"Satoshi, when did you become such a good cook? Did you go to culinary school while you were traveling?"
Xiao Zhi replied somewhat helplessly, "Mom, even a culinary school couldn't teach me this kind of cooking skill, right? This is something I figured out on my own—well, I suddenly had an epiphany after taking a nap!"
Ash's ability to talk nonsense is still mediocre, but he doesn't know how to answer, so he can only use the metaphysical concept of enlightenment to explain his cooking skills.
Xiao Gang, on the other side, was now oblivious to the world around him. He went and scooped up another bowl of porridge and devoured it. The taste was one thing, but he also felt his depleted energy returning!
Young people, you know what I mean—the porridge that Xiao Zhi made has such a magical effect. Maybe it's just a coincidence, or maybe Xiao Zhi really mastered a brand new cooking method. But no matter what, this kind of opportunity to replenish one's energy and spirit is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Even if you're so full you'll throw up, you should still eat a few more bowls!
Xiaoxia and Huazi also had an extra bowl. Generally speaking, they don't eat much for breakfast. One reason is that they really can't eat that much in the morning, and the other is that they are both women and have very strict requirements for body management.
Especially Xiaoxia, she wears crop tops in the summer, and her dojo is a water dojo. After she goes back to take over the dojo, she will probably swim often, so she can't let her figure go out of shape.
But now, all they want to do is eat until they're stuffed!
And just like that, the whole pot of porridge was completely devoured in a mere ten minutes!
Xiaoxia touched her slightly bulging belly, her heart filled with a mixture of tears and sighs—she had eaten too much, but it was really delicious!
"It's a pity, Ash is leaving today, and Mom will never be able to eat such delicious food again~" Hanako said meaningfully.
Upon hearing this, Xiaozhi immediately pulled out a piece of paper and handed it to Hanako: "Here, this is the recipe for the seafood porridge I just made. As long as you follow this recipe strictly, even if the taste doesn't reach my level, it should be pretty close. If you have nothing to do at home, you can practice it."
Glowing dishes sound magical, but in reality, it all comes down to the combination of ingredients, cooking time, and quantity.
Anyone can create radiant dishes by making the most of the ingredients.
However, it would be virtually impossible to achieve this without honed culinary skills. But then again, Hanako's culinary skills are absolutely top-notch. With decades of experience as a housewife, although she can't compare to professional chefs, her cooking level is still world-class.
With the recipe provided by Ash, even if she can't make dishes that glow, she can at least reach 80% of the level, which is enough for Hanako to satisfy her cravings at home.
As for why Ash didn't give Hanako any other recipes, it's mainly because he doesn't know what he can cook yet.
Unlike S-rank rewards, A-rank rewards are not as detailed. He doesn't have any cooking recipes; he simply imprints his cooking instincts into his body.
As soon as he comes into contact with ingredients, his mind will automatically generate a combination method, and then he will make a perfect dish. Then, Ash will be able to deduce the recipe from the successful dish he made.
The process was somewhat strange, but the result was good.
Therefore, the only glowing dish recipe that Ash currently possesses is "Golden Porridge with Fresh and Delicious Flavors".
Upon hearing this, Hanako quickly snatched the recipe from Ash's hand. Her beautiful eyes shone as she stared at the words on the recipe. To her, this was as irresistible as Ash obtaining the secret to becoming a Pokémon Master.
Looking at his mother's serious expression, Xiao Zhi couldn't help but smile. This recipe should give his bored mother something to do at home.
"Goodbye, Mom! I'll send you the new recipe via my phone when I invent it, remember to check your messages!" Nowadays, mobile phones have evolved to touchscreen phones, and you can even send pictures via text message.
It's said that the alliance is currently researching interactive software that integrates phone calls, video calls, text messaging, and image sharing. If it's actually invented, it will be incredibly convenient.
Hanako and Mr. Mime waved goodbye to Ash from their front door. Only after Ash disappeared from Hanako's sight did a look of reluctance appear on her face: "Ash—stay safe and sound."
She knew that Ash's trip to the Orange Islands was definitely not just a simple vacation. Although Ash was trying to hide it, she could vaguely sense that this trip would be dangerous. Even so, she did not stop Ash.
Young eagles will eventually soar in the sky, and Ash is no longer a fledgling eagle. Having won the Indigo League championship, he is an elite trainer even on a global scale, second only to the Elite Four level trainers.
Hanako worries about Ash, but she won't restrict him. She knows there's not much she can do, and the best option is to stay home and pray for Ash's safe return.
Meanwhile, after leaving home, Ash and his friends went to Professor Oak's lab and obtained the GS Ball, which couldn't be opened, from Professor Oak.
The GS Ball has the letters GS engraved on it. The upper half of the ball is gold and the lower half is white. No one knows how this Poké Ball was made or how to use it.
No matter how you hit the Pokémon or try to force it open, you can't budge the Poké Ball in the slightest.
If we used brute force, we might be able to destroy the Poké Ball directly, but that would be pointless.
Therefore, we still need to find a way to open the Poké Ball normally in order to study it.
"This Poké Ball—possesses the power of time and space." Mewtwo's voice echoed in Ash's mind as he received the GS Ball.
Her senses have always been very sensitive; ordinary people cannot perceive the power on the GS ball, but she can.
Ash might be able to sense the power above if he used Aura, but Mewtwo can passively sense it simply by getting close. This is the legendary level of a Psychic-type Pokémon.
The power of spacetime? Was it created by the power of Dialga and Palkia?
Unlike other Poké Balls, this one contains the power of your Charizard, as well as another equally powerful force. The combination of these two forces caused a mutation, ultimately resulting in this Poké Ball.
The power within Charizard? Rainbow Feathers!