Pokémon: I just became a Gym Leader, and Cynthia proposed to me.

Chapter 271 The Island King's Approval

Old man Sofou lives on the Bony Ancient Trail and runs a farm on the mountain road.

There was a large field planted with plump, juicy radishes.

Seeing Moen arrive with his family, Sofw, who was working in the field, enthusiastically waved the large radish in his hand.

"Moen, come and try this freshly ripe Bonnie radish!"

Moen chuckled and said, "Grandpa, how did you know I came here for this giant radish?"

Moen explained to Li Shuwen, "The radishes grown on Poni Island are the best in the entire Alora region, and Grandpa Sofou's cooking skills are the best on Poni Island!"

Sofwu tossed the radish to Moen and said with a smile, "Stop flattering me. Go wash the radish. The two little ones can't wait to eat it."

Bonnie's giant radish, it's really big, long and white!

After washing off the dirt, Moen swiftly sliced ​​the Bonnie radish into thick slices.

The plump, juicy radish has a unique, sweet flavor.

Lillie, having removed the spicy outer skin from the radish for the child, ate it with her eyes half-closed, holding a large slice of radish.

"So sweet!"

Gladio used both hands, holding a slice of radish in each, taking a bite from the left and a bite from the right.

"Delicious! I love Grandpa Sof's radishes the most!"

Sofwu chuckled, "Eat more if you like it."

Cynthia also took a piece, took a bite, and crunched it down.

It's crisp and sweet.

The spiciness of the outer skin adds a unique flavor to the radish.

Cynthia nodded in satisfaction. "This is indeed the best radish I've ever eaten."

Li Shuwen ate a slice and said with a smile, "This kind of radish is perfect for stewing in soup. Stew it with meat, and choose an old hen that is over three years old."

"If you're making a vegetarian soup, you can add soaked dried shiitake mushrooms, corn, and kelp. The umami flavor of the mushrooms can replace that of meat, and the natural sweetness of the radish will be more prominent."

Sofwu nodded. "Moen, the young man you brought today is quite good; he's a professional gourmet!"

"I just took a bite of the radish and came up with the idea of ​​how to make radish. I also happen to have some corn growing here, and I went to the beach this morning to cut some seaweed."

"We have dried shiitake mushrooms at home. Young man, why don't you show off your cooking skills? If the soup you make isn't good, I won't help you."

It is said that old people become shrewd, and before Moen even opened his mouth, Sofwu already roughly knew their intentions.

What else could two young trainers who look incredibly skilled be after, the king of the island?

Li Shuwen smiled slightly and took out various kitchen utensils from his backpack.

A temporary kitchen was set up right next to the farmland.

"Sir, would you mind if I took a look at the seaweed and shiitake mushrooms first?"

Sofvu nodded. "Come with me."

There are three wooden houses next to the farmland: a bedroom, a living room, and a kitchen.

The kitchen contains various ingredients that Sofwu usually collects, and he also cooks here.

There are plenty of delicacies from land and sea!

Li Shuwen ignored everything else and focused on selecting kelp and dried shiitake mushrooms.

First, clean the surface of the shiitake mushrooms to remove any dirt. Then, cover the mushrooms with 45-degree warm water, add a spoonful of sugar and a spoonful of starch, and shake quickly for ten seconds.

Let it stand for 20 minutes.

Then Li Shuwen went out to select corn and radishes.

Looking at the ingredients Li Shuwen had selected, Sofwu nodded in satisfaction.

He has good judgment, which is why he has gained the approval of the island's king.

Li Shuwen finished processing the radishes and corn, and the shiitake mushrooms were almost soaked and ready.

Slice the shiitake mushrooms, add ginger slices, and drizzle with a little oil to bring out their aroma.

Then take the clear liquid from the top of the settled shiitake mushroom water and spring water, add corn, radish, and six pitted red dates, and stew them together.

After bringing to a boil over high heat, skim off the foam, then simmer over low heat for 30 minutes.

The rich aroma wafted out, causing Gladion and Lillie to twitch their noses repeatedly.

Just as the soup was ready, a strong, resonant female voice rang out, "Grandpa, I smell something delicious! What are you secretly eating again?"

Sofv said cheerfully, "Come in quickly, Hapuu. Today, it wasn't Grandpa who cooked; it was this older brother who did."

With so many people, one pot of soup was definitely not enough, so Li Shuwen also made scallion oil noodles!

I brought back a local specialty noodle dish from my last trip to the Padiya region.

Li Shuwen discovered that this firmer noodle, when cooked and mixed with his homemade scallion oil, tasted just as good as the tomato meat sauce from the Padiya region.

This type of pasta from the Parthian region is quite similar to Italian pasta.

But Li Shuwen still prefers to localize the flavor of the noodles a bit.

Boil in boiling water until cooked, then drizzle with scallion oil and salt, and mix well.

"Please have the scallion oil noodles; they go perfectly with this corn, radish, and kelp soup."

Mo En took a sip of soup and a bite of noodles, then gave Li Shuwen a thumbs up.

After tasting the noodles, Sofwu took a sip of the soup and nodded in satisfaction.

"Young man, you have earned my approval, the King of Poni Island, Sofú, for creating such delicious food."

"I tasted the emotions you poured into your food. Tell me your purpose!"

After Li Shuwen explained the situation, Sofwu was somewhat conflicted.

"Tapufins are rare. I've been the King of the Islands for decades, and I've only seen a Tapufin less than ten times."

"Tapufin won't show up unless it's something really important."

Cynthia frowned and asked, "Is there really no way to see Tapu Finch?"

Sofwu stroked his beard, looking at the scallion oil noodles in front of him.

"These noodles are so delicious, how could I not give you suggestions?"

Hapuu ate his scallion oil noodles with gusto, nodding contentedly.

Sofwu looked at his granddaughter and smiled kindly.

"There are two dominant Pokémon on Poni Island. These two Pokémon can meet Tapu Fini several times a year."

"Kapufi learned about Pony Island through them."

Li Shuwen nodded. "Grandpa, are you suggesting I use the same method to gain the friendship of these two overlords, and then have them take me to see Tapu Fini?"

Sofwu nodded. "They're not as easy to persuade as I am. You have to defeat them in battle first, and then you can become their friend."

Cynthia immediately asked, "What Pokémon are those two Totem Pokémon? Where are they?"

Cynthia was certainly not an impatient person, but Li Shuwen bestowed upon her composure, so he entrusted her with some things that were difficult to say aloud.

To avoid losing points.

Sofwut said calmly, "Don't rush. The most important thing if you want to see Tapu Fizz is patience!"

"Two overlords, one is the Butterfly Fly, and the other is the Staff-tailed Armored Dragon. Which one do you intend to choose to participate in the trial first?"

"The Butterfly Fly lives in the flower fields near the safe village of ocean dwellers, while the Kommo-o is in the deepest part of the dangerous Bonney Canyon."

Li Shuwen took out a Poké Ball and released Kommo-o.

"I choose the overlord, the Staff-tailed Kommo-o!"

Sofwu nodded approvingly, "Using a Kommo-o to challenge the overlord Kommo-o is a very interesting choice."

[I had a lot of things to do today, and I was exhausted when I got home. The writing might not be very good, so I hope you Pokémon masters will forgive me.]