Pokémon: No Way! The Golden Finger Only Comes When I'm About To Die!?

After discussing with Floette and Dolliv, Angie asked them to find Gogoat and Skiddo first, while he himself went to the Dugtrio brothers, intending to cultivate another plot of land next to the vegetable garden.

In addition, he called over Castform, Litwick, and the Victreebel family.

By now, the Dugtrio brothers had become highly skilled at land cultivation. They began with the move Magnitude, sending ripples of vibrations outward. Instantly, the soil, along with the grass growing on it, rolled up, forming a neat, rectangular plot of land.

"Litwick, your turn now," Angie said, turning to the Litwick beside him.

"Litwick~!"

Litwick nodded and stepped forward, releasing flames from its candle-like head. The fire turned into embers that scattered across the freshly cultivated land, burning the grass and weeds to ashes.

Controlled burning can eliminate insect eggs and weed seeds hidden in the soil, making it a necessary step.

The freshly burned soil became dry and emitted a high temperature. Angie then called out to Castform floating in the sky, "Castform, it's your turn."

"Castform~!"

Castform responded, releasing a small blue orb of light that rose into the sky. Shortly after, a fine drizzle began falling over the land.

Castform, now transformed into its rainy form, gently controlled the rainfall, keeping it light enough to moisten the soil without over-saturating it, which could hinder crop growth.

"Castform, your rain control skills have improved again!" Angie praised.

"Castform~~!"

Castform happily flitted around in the drizzle it created.

After all this, Angie gratefully said to Castform and Litwick, "Thank you both for your hard work."

"Litwick~!"

"Castform~!"

Litwick and Castform shook their heads, closing their eyes with a smile. They were delighted to be of help to Angie.

While the Dugtrio brothers began cultivating a second plot of land, Angie led three Bellsprout and two Victreebel to start planting Plump Beans.

The two Victreebel used their vines to dig small holes in the soft soil, while Angie and the three Bellsprout followed, planting Tumble Bean seeds and applying fertilizer.

"Bellsprout~!"

"Bellsprout~!"

However, at that moment, the Dugtrio brothers let out an alarmed cry.

"What's wrong?" Angie quickly turned to look.

He saw that on the newly cultivated plot of land, tiny green lights were flickering above the soil. The earth was automatically dividing into neatly aligned furrows, even tidier than those manually made.

Angie's mouth dropped slightly. "How did you… manage that?"

"Dugtrio~!"

The eldest Dugtrio stepped forward, its body glowing with a dull yellow light. The glow spread onto the land ahead, causing the soil to tremble violently. As the green lights sparkled, the soil divided itself into equal-sized furrows.

"Is that Rototiller? Dugtrio, you've learned a new move!" Angie exclaimed, his disbelief quickly turning to joy.

The move Rototiller is truly a divine skill for farming! In battles, it can increase the Attack and Special Attack of Grass-type Pokémon on the ground. In daily life, it creates soil that makes it easier for plants to grow!

"Dugtrio~ Dugtrio~"

The eldest Dugtrio was equally thrilled, its three heads bobbing in and out of the ground.

"Fantastic, Dugtrio! You're an absolute genius!" Angie praised it.

"Dugtrio~ Dugtrio~"

The eldest Dugtrio blushed shyly. Perhaps it had been tending to the vegetable garden for so long that it finally mastered the move.

Angie then turned to the youngest Dugtrio and asked, "What about you, little one? Can you use this move?"

"Dugtrio~"

The youngest Dugtrio hung its head in disappointment. It wasn't as clever as its elder sibling and hadn't learned the move.

Angie walked over and patted it gently to comfort it. "That's alright. Just follow your brother and learn well. Sooner or later, you'll get the hang of it. And even if you don't, the garden still can't do without you."

"Dugtrio~"

Encouraged by Angie's words, the youngest Dugtrio's face lit up with a smile once again.

Angie then asked the eldest Dugtrio to use Rototiller on the previously cultivated soil. The soil that had been treated with Rototiller radiated a vibrant and life-filled aura that Angie could clearly sense.

After a hard afternoon of work, Angie and the Pokémon had cultivated a total of four plots of land, planting them all with Plump Beans.

Next, Angie asked Castform to fetch Floette and Dolliv.

"How's the progress with Gogoat and Skiddo's training? Have they learned the move yet?" Angie asked with a smile.

"Floette~"

"Dolliv~"

Floette and Dolliv shook their heads simultaneously.

Angie wasn't surprised. Smiling, he reassured the two Pokémon, "Take your time. Learning a move isn't something that happens overnight."

At that moment, another Dolliv tugged at Angie's pant leg.

"Dolliv~ Dolliv~"

Angie looked down and asked, "What's wrong?"

The Dolliv crossed its arms and then emitted a green glow. As it opened its arms, the light spread outward, and tender green sprouts began emerging from the ground.

"You've learned Grassy Terrain too?" Angie exclaimed in delight.

"Dolliv~ Dolliv~"

The Dolliv smiled sweetly, closing its eyes in satisfaction.

"Amazing! That's what I'd expect from you, Dolliv!" Angie praised without holding back.

"Dolliv~ Dolliv~"

The Dolliv pointed at the Tumble Bean fields nearby and patted its chest confidently, as if making a promise to Angie.

Angie patted its head and said, "Alright, then I'll leave the bean fields to you, your sister, and Floette."

"Dolliv~"

"Dolliv~"

"Floette~"

The three Pokémon all smiled brightly in response.

Angie instructed them, "From now on, come here morning, noon, and night to use Grassy Terrain on the Plump Beans. In your spare time, keep teaching Gogoat and Skiddo their new move."

The three Pokémon nodded again in agreement.

Under Angie's watchful gaze, the three Pokémon used Grassy Terrain on the bean field for the first time. A green glow spread across the field, and Angie could clearly feel the land's aura becoming more vibrant and full of life.

Over the following days, Angie began using the beans brought back by the Charcadets to make fermented bean paste.

The first step in making the paste was to create one of its key components: fermented beans.

Angie started by using Aura to harmonize the inner aura of the dried beans, then soaked them in water overnight. After soaking, the beans were scalded in boiling water to remove impurities and bacteria, followed by draining them thoroughly.

Once prepared, the beans were placed on bamboo trays and left to ferment in a cool, ventilated area. Angie ensured the proper humidity and temperature for mold growth while using Aura to align the aura of the mold developing on the beans.

After a period of fermentation, the beans became covered in mold, and the process of making fermented bean paste officially began.

Angie washed the fermented beans, using Aura to harmonize the mold's aura once again during cleaning. Care was taken to preserve most of the mold; otherwise, the fermentation process would lose its purpose.

Next, a pot of boiling water was prepared, with star anise, cinnamon sticks, bay leaves, Sichuan peppercorns, and other spices added to it. Once cooled, the liquid was strained to remove the spices. The dried fermented beans were then soaked in this spiced liquid for at least three hours.

After soaking, the beans were strained again, dried, and mixed with high-proof liquor and salt harvested by a Garganacl. Angie added chopped fresh chilies, chili powder ground by Scovillain's teeth, minced ginger, and garlic paste.

The next step was to thoroughly mix everything, incorporating other ingredients such as Sichuan peppercorns, cumin, rock sugar, oil from Dolliv, and more.

All ingredients were processed with Angie's Aura powers to ensure they harmonized perfectly.

Once blended, the mixture was poured into prepared jars, with a final layer of Dolliv's oil poured over the top to seal it.

The jars were then placed in a cool spot for fermentation.

With the beans brought back later by the Charcadets, Angie managed to make over a dozen large jars of bean paste.

Throughout the fermentation process, Angie regularly checked on the jars, using Aura to monitor the internal state without opening them to prevent spoilage.

A month flew by in no time.

One afternoon, Angie visited the bean field to check its progress. He found Floette and the two Dolliv using Grassy Terrain on the plants.

With the power of Grassy Terrain, the already robust plants became even more lush and vibrant.

Thanks to the combined effects of Rototiller and Grassy Terrain, the beans had grown from mere sprouts into waist-high stalks within a month, with purple blossoms blooming joyfully on them. Their growth was impressive.

Angie began to look forward to tasting fresh beans and tofu made from them.

After tending to the bean field, Floette and the two Dolliv moved to the vegetable patch to use Grassy Terrain there as well.

A few weeks later, under the guidance of the elder Dugtrio, its younger sibling finally mastered the Rototiller move. With this, the Dugtrio siblings' farming abilities became even more advanced. Coupled with Floette and Dolliv's Grassy Terrain, Angie's garden flourished like never before. Every day, Farfetch'd would gather several large baskets of fresh vegetables to store in the secret fortress's warehouse.

Seeing the Pokémon hard at work, Angie went to check on the Gogoat and Skiddo.

Thanks to Dolliv and Floette's dedicated teaching, the Gogoat leader had mastered Grassy Terrain about ten days earlier.

From then on, the Gogoat leader took charge of teaching its kin to learn the move.

Its teaching method was simple yet effective: it continuously used Grassy Terrain, enveloping its kin wherever it went and allowing them to fully experience its power. Whenever it grew tired, it rested before continuing.

Surprisingly, this method proved highly effective. Over time, ten more Gogoat and Skiddo learned Grassy Terrain.

This approach became a tradition among them; wherever the Gogoat and Skiddo roamed, their path was illuminated by Grassy Terrain's vibrant glow.

As Angie approached, he saw a green glow radiating across the pasture from afar.

Was it just his imagination, or had the grasslands of Nebel Plateau grown even more verdant lately?

Could it be the approach of spring?

Angie didn't dwell on it. He stepped into the midst of the Gogoat and Skiddo herd and asked with a smile, "Did anyone learn Grassy Terrain today?"

"Skiddo~ Skiddo~"

At this moment, a Skiddo bounced up to Angie, hopping playfully. A glowing green aura formed beneath its hooves.

Angie bent down to stroke its leafy neck. "Not bad, not bad. Looks like you've been working hard." He retrieved a fresh batch of greens from his system backpack, recently picked from the vegetable garden, and offered them to the Skiddo. "Here, this is your reward!"

"Skiddo~"

The Skiddo affectionately nuzzled Angie's hand before eagerly chomping down on the greens.

In no time, it had devoured the whole bunch.

"Skiddo~ Skiddo~"

The Skiddo rubbed against Angie's chest, playfully begging for more. Angie sighed helplessly. "You really leave me no choice." He took out two ripe tomatoes and handed them to the Skiddo.

The tangy, sweet tomatoes were to the Skiddo's liking, and it quickly finished them as well, letting out a satisfied burp afterward.

Seeing this, Angie stood up and addressed the Gogoat and Skiddo herd. "Alright, you all enjoy yourselves. I'm heading back now."

"Gogoat~"

"Skiddo~"

The Gogoat and Skiddo chorused in response, then continued grazing leisurely on the lush grass under the effect of Grassy Terrain.

Before heading home, Angie stopped by the secret fortress's warehouse.

Inside the warehouse, he approached a neatly stacked collection of large ceramic jars, placing his hand on one of them. His eyes lit up.

It's ready?

Excitedly, he unsealed one of the jars. A rich, savory aroma immediately wafted out, filling the room. Angie dipped his finger into the jar and tasted a bit of the contents, his taste buds instantly overwhelmed by its exquisite flavor.

This is the Chili Bean Paste made from Rolling Beans? It's absolutely delicious! Angie couldn't help but imagine how incredible it would be to cook with it.

Just then, his Eye of Observation activated, displaying information about the Chili Bean Paste before him.

...

[ Chili Bean Paste ]

Grade: Premium

Description: Consuming food made with this regularly will gradually increase a Pokémon's maximum stamina.

...

Angie let out an astonished exclamation. "What the—!"

He had actually created premium-grade food!

Looking at the description, Angie couldn't help but blurt out, "This is insane!"

Gradually increasing a Pokémon's maximum stamina... Was all premium-grade food this overpowered?

At that moment, the system chimed in with a notification.

[ Congratulations to the host for creating premium-grade food for the first time! ]

[ Reward: Max out one IV for a chosen Pokémon. ]

Angie's eyes widened even further.

The reward is this generous?

However, he quickly reasoned that it made sense. After all, this was his first time achieving such a feat, so a more generous reward was only natural—there could only be one "first time."

He started wondering when he might succeed in creating another premium-grade food item. The success of such food depended not only on luck but also on his culinary skills, which were closely tied to the progress of his Aura training. It was hard to predict when he might replicate this success.

Pushing these thoughts aside, Angie began pondering which Pokémon he should use the reward on.