stonecrandall Chapter 182 Cocoa's Egg! Comes with an iron tail? Raising one, are you rich?
Chapter 182 Cocoa's Egg! Comes with an iron tail? Raising one, are you rich?
Chapter 182 Cocoa's Egg! Comes with a "steel tail"? Raising one, are you rich? (Please subscribe)
Looking at the Pokémon egg, Ye Yinchuan fell into deep thought.
I never expected to find a Pokémon egg here.
"This is a rare Pokémon; you only have a chance to encounter it in deep mountains and mines. How did it end up in these blind box eggs?"
Ye Yinchuan glanced at the egg next to him.
Pokémon like Caterpie, Rattata, and Pidgeotto are mostly common, and even considered weak, Pokémon.
It's hard to imagine that such a guy would be hiding inside.
Ye Yinchuan saw the Geodude's egg; those things are common in the mountains, so he guessed it had sneaked in with them.
"A dual Steel/Rock type, with an initial base stat total of 330. After three evolutions, its final evolved form boasts an IV of 530, making it comparable to, and perhaps even stronger than, the starter Pokémon!"
Ye Yinchuan held his breath slightly.
"The key is that this Cocodora has decent individual stats!"
With focused attention, [Insightful Eyes] had a clear view of its panel.
[Pokémon Egg: Cocoa Dracula]
[Category: Ironclad Pokémon]
[Attributes: Steel, Rock]
[Gender: Male]
[Racial stats: C-rank (330)]
Individual Value: Grade A (166)
[Characteristics: Heavy Metal]
[Personality: Shy]
[Evolution Path: Cocodora - Cocodora - Boss Cocodora]
[Skills: Tackle, Harden, Iron Tail (Egg Move)]
Status: Healthy
[Trait: None]
Ye Yinchuan looked at it carefully again and again.
While this panel doesn't have any particularly outstanding features, it's excellent overall.
With A-rank IVs, the ability "Heavy Metal," and the "Iron Tail" egg move, it's fair to say it's a top-tier item.
"But does Cocodora have a tail? Does that mean it can use 'Iron Tail'?"
Thinking of Coco Dora's design, she's wearing a steel helmet, with an oval-shaped head and torso, and a horn on her back...
Ye Yinchuan couldn't help but mutter to himself.
But he also knew that if there was an energy tongue, there would be an energy tail, so it shouldn't be a big problem.
Just like those Pokémon who can master moves like "Fire Punch" even without ever fighting them...
It sounds absurd, but it makes sense considering the malleability of spirit energy.
I may not have hands, but I have an energy fist!
"How about we take this one?"
Ye Yinchuan believes that meeting someone is fate.
As for Steel and Rock types, their types don't overlap much with their own Pokémon.
CocoDora also has great potential.
If trained properly, CocoDora will be a great trailblazer when we go to mines or explore deep in the mountains.
If Snorlax is a tanky type of monster.
So, Coco Dora is definitely the type that's tough to handle.
Its main feature is its extremely high defense!
"The only problem... I remember this thing, it seems to eat metal ore?"
When Cocodora was first born, her armor wasn't very strong; it had to be forged by eating iron ore.
It is said that the strength of a Cocodora depends on the type of minerals it can eat.
In this respect, it is quite similar to Onix.
Although Geodude can eat Pokémon food that is a good alternative.
However, if you really want to raise a powerful Pokémon like Cocodora, it's best to have enough high-quality metal ore.
"The incident with the Crystal Onix and Red-faced Dragon at the mine last time introduced me to the mine foreman. Contacting him should allow me to buy high-quality raw ore below market price... Even so, it will probably cost quite a bit of money, right?"
Ye Yinchuan understood perfectly.
Like Munchlax, Cocoyar and Munchlax are similar; as their levels increase and their size grows, their appetites also increase.
His own [Shadow of the Overlord] can also level him up quickly...
You really have to be rich to afford to raise them!
However, Ye Yinchuan's current rate of making money is somewhat like digging for gold.
The key business is still thriving, and it seems that he can really shoulder the responsibility!
Moreover, according to Ye Yinchuan's plan.
He later became a professional trainer, taking his Pokémon to do outdoor live streams. This allowed him to go to mining areas and deep mountains, letting Cocodora mine for food on its own.
In this way, one can make money through live streaming and utilize wild resources at the same time, making a fortune.
"Take it!"
Ye Yinchuan is also conducting ideological work.
If someone buys and hatches a Coco Dora egg like this, they probably won't be able to afford to raise it.
Even if you don't abandon it, it will still lead to malnutrition in Coco Dora, wasting its talent.
Okay, maybe I'm overthinking it, and that's the reason Ye Yinchuan convinced himself.
After making up his mind, Ye Yinchuan quickly headed towards the blind box egg area.
Just then, other people also started walking in this direction.
Ye Yinchuan reacted quickly and caught the Coco Dora egg in his hands.
The passerby was a little puzzled. Were people really scrambling to buy blind box eggs? He was just casually browsing.
But Ye Yinchuan himself had his eye on the egg and wouldn't allow anyone else to get it first.
"Boss, how much are these blind box eggs?"
Ye Yinchuan pretended to examine the Cocoa Dora Egg in his hand, appearing calm on the surface but secretly delighted.
Because he's determined to get it, he's putting on an act now just to try and lower the price.
As the saying goes, save where you should and spend where you should.
"Blind box eggs are all at a fixed price, one thousand each."
"Sigh, is spending a thousand on blind box eggs really necessary? The starter Pokémon eggs are only two thousand each, and the breeds are consistent. Wouldn't it be a huge waste to spend a thousand on a Caterpie?"
Bai Zhi saw through Ye Yinchuan's thoughts and played along.
"Beautiful lady, eight hundred it is, you can take it for eight hundred."
The boss, engrossed in playing a colorful web game, said casually.
Ye Yinchuan glanced at it and thought, "Isn't this just like the legendary Blue Moon game? If you're a brother, come and stab me!"
It's basically a reskinned Pokémon version, called Pokémon Legends.
"I've seen blind box eggs being sold for as much as 200 yuan each on live streams..."
The boss turned his head and looked at Bai Zhi. Seeing that she was a pretty young girl, his murderous intent vanished.
"Hey pretty girl, you're so pretty. Seven hundred is the lowest I can go! Those sold online are all the worst quality, some even arrive broken. You can't compare, you can't compare! Besides, you still have to pay for shipping. You don't want your Pokémon egg to die on the way, do you?"
"Six hundred and sixty, let's make it auspicious. Wishing you all the best, boss!"
In the end, Ye Yinchuan bought the Pokémon egg for 660 yuan.
Ye Yinchuan's original expectation was simply to prevent the boss from raising prices, but he didn't expect Bai Zhi to be so ruthless in her price-cutting.
After the two left.
The remaining passerby picked up a Pokémon egg:
"Boss..."
"I'll give you 660."
"No, three hundred!"
"...Brother, are you going to haggle or cut me off? Are you going to slash my artery?"
"Six hundred and sixty is fine, take two."
"Alright, deal."
After the passersby left.
The boss opened an accounting book on the computer desktop.
The wholesale price of the blind box eggs is... 150 each!
A smirk appeared on his face. He had sold four blind box eggs early in the morning and made a killing!
Just as the boss was feeling smug and making another big profit...
Ye Yinchuan was also holding Coco Dora's egg, filled with joy.
The egg of the Cocodora in my hand looks ordinary, with some blue-gray spots, and feels a bit heavier than a regular Pokémon.
Without a discerning eye, it would be difficult to tell that this is a Coco Dora egg.
"I remember the last time I held a Pokémon egg was the last time."
Bai Zhi sensed something was off: "What nonsense are you spouting?"
"Uh, what I mean is, the last Pokémon egg I held was Rowlet, which I really miss."
The two chatted casually and mentioned the origin of Rowlet.
"Woodwood is so lucky to have met you, otherwise such a cute and wonderful baby would have died in the womb."
I wholeheartedly admire Bai Zhi.
When Ye Yinchuan told Bai Zhi what the egg in his hand was, she was somewhat surprised:
"Cocodora? You mean that Pokémon that's all steel? I think you encounter them quite often, and these guys seem to come down from the mountains and eat our bridges, railway tracks, and vehicles... They're not easy to raise, are you sure?"
Bai Zhi looked at the little Snorlax behind Ye Yinchuan and couldn't help but show a worried expression.
Raising a little Snorlax is already quite a hassle.
Most people simply can't afford to raise one, and you want to raise a Coco Dora?
So you only raise the most expensive ones, huh?
Ye Yinchuan nodded; he had already made up his mind when he took the egg.
"Does your family own a mine?"
"No... but I do know some people who are in the mining industry."
Bai Zhi pondered for a moment and then remembered.
Despite Ye Yinchuan's simple attire, he's a top livestreamer with a substantial income.
The other party must have had a reason for taking this Pokémon egg.
The two continued their search.
Originally, one of the main reasons Ye Yinchuan came to the egg market was to help Bai Zhi choose a new Ye Miao egg.
Ye Yinchuan made his decision in just twenty minutes.
"How about this one? It's just a little short of S-rank IVs, and it comes with the egg move 'Leech Seed'."
Still adhering to the principle of lowering the price, Ye Yinchuan whispered in Bai Zhi's ear.
The warmth and tone of his voice made Bai Zhi a little embarrassed, and she tucked a strand of hair behind her ear:
"No, no problem."
Ye Yinchuan then realized that he had been a bit presumptuous, but so what?
Closing the gap is never about waiting, but about attacking, relentlessly attacking!
In the end, the two of them acquired the new Leaf Cat egg for 2,700 yuan.
"Ah...it hurts so much."
This amount of money is roughly a month's living expenses for a college student.
"What's there to be sad about? If this new Leaf Cat hatches, the price will more than double. Believe me, the boss won't lose money, but we'll definitely make a killing."
Ye Yinchuan laughed and said, "If all else fails, I'll treat you to dinner."
"no."
Bai Zhi said decisively, "I'm already incredibly grateful that a top streamer like you would come out with me and help me choose. I said it's on me, so it's on me."
"You're quite principled, aren't you?"
Ye Yinchuan looked at Bai Zhi with a smile, "Alright, but I'll treat you next time, it's only fair."
Since it was still early, the two strolled around a nearby park for a while before going to the mall.
Along the way, whether it was Munchlax, Rowlet, or Bai Zhi, they all attracted a lot of attention.
"What should we eat?"
The two strolled around and searched, eventually choosing a restaurant called "Pang Ding Liang Meat Crab Pot".
"Pangdingliang" is a chain brand, and it can be found in most shopping malls. It offers good value for money.
The sign above the store features two chubby little guys, which are especially cute.
The two ordered food.
"Should we order the signature crab hot pot or the chicken wing hot pot? The chicken wing hot pot has both chicken wings and chicken feet, while the crab hot pot has crab, but it might be a little inconvenient to eat."
Ye Yinchuan knew that some girls liked to eat seafood, while others worried about not eating it in a refined manner.
"Anything is fine with me, which one would you like to eat?"
"Let's have chicken wing hot pot. Although crab hot pot is their signature dish, crab is too much trouble to eat. Chicken feet are the real soul of the dish, you can just suck the bones off easily."
"Haha...Okay."
There's one more thing Ye Yinchuan didn't mention: the chicken wing stew is even cheaper and offers better value for money.
Soon, the fragrant chicken feet stew was served.
It's packed with chicken feet and wings, very generous with the ingredients. The chicken wings are scored so they absorb the flavor better, while the chicken feet are slow-cooked, making them chewy, tender, and fall off the bone with a single suck.
Ye Yinchuan and Bai Zhi were so busy slurping up chicken feet that they barely had time to talk.
The broth for the chicken wings stew is also delicious and rich, with an appealing color, and it's sprinkled with chopped green onions.
Whether it's chicken feet or chicken wings, once dipped in the sauce, they're coated in a rich broth, and one bite is like a feast for your taste buds.
Side dishes include tofu, potatoes, rice cakes, etc.
The rice cake is soft, chewy, and has a pleasant texture.
The potatoes added umami flavor and a rich, thick texture to the broth.
But Ye Yinchuan's favorite food is tofu, which is white, soft, and tender. He crushes it slightly, uses a spoon to mix it with the soup and rice, and then puts it in his mouth.
The deliciousness of the broth, the grains of rice, and the tenderness of the tofu are all in it!
"tasty!"
Ye Yinchuan and Bai Zhi both became complete layabouts, exchanging glances and occasionally praising the food, but they didn't say much else.
As for Munchlax and Rowlet, they naturally also got to enjoy this delicious treat.
The little Snorlax stood to the side, while Rowlet nestled in Bai Zhi's arms, both obediently waiting to be fed, neither vying for food nor fighting over it.
But the little Snorlax's drool was practically pouring down like a waterfall.
"Hey streamer, can Rowlet win in PUBG? Aren't you a bit...?"
Seeing Mumu Xiao eating so happily, Bai Zhi couldn't help but ask this question.
Ye Yinchuan laughed and reiterated his previous questions.
"So, this child is considered a bird of prey?"
Looking at the harmless appearance of the Wood Owl, Bai Zhi found it hard to associate it with the word "bird of prey".
Indeed, the reason why Rowlet isn't called Rowlet Bird or Rowlet Chicken is because it is an owl!
The "枭" in "枭雄" (a powerful and ruthless figure) means "a tyrant."
After a satisfying meal, Ye Yinchuan didn't forget to pack some leftovers to go.
The little Munchlax usually eats more than I do, but it clearly restrained itself today. I'll make up for it when we get back.
There's also Litten and Milotic, although I didn't bring them along, but they have good stuff that should be shared.
Of course, these are calculated separately, and Ye Yinchuan will pay for them himself.
The two of them, each clutching their Pokémon eggs, headed home.
"Thank you, I had a great day."
As she approached her home, Bai Zhi felt a pang of reluctance.
"Me too, see you next time."
Ye Yinchuan said goodbye.
When Bai Zhi returned to the Grass Leaf Clinic, she saw that Dr. Bai was already standing at the door.
He had seen Bai Zhi and Ye Yinchuan say goodbye, and he was so angry he almost ground his teeth to powder.
"She said she was meeting a friend, but it turns out it was a male friend!"
"Dad...we're just friends, and didn't you say he's a really nice guy?"
Dr. Bai's eyelids twitched twice when this was mentioned.
So you're the one who's the biggest wingman, huh?
"He may be a good person, but going out alone with someone of the opposite sex..."
"Come on, Dad, what era are we living in? It's broad daylight, not nighttime. You don't understand him at all; he's really amazing!"
Dr. Bai's glasses were bent crooked with anger.
He recently learned that Ye Yinchuan had become famous and was considered a promising young man.
But in his eyes, Bai Zhi will always be a little girl, an innocent and adorable daughter, and that protective instinct of an old father... is inevitable!
"Hmph, you're not allowed to date anyway. You're only a freshman; your studies should be your priority!"
Dr. Bai decided to keep a close eye on things.
We can't let our precious daughter be taken advantage of during these few days of school break.
Ye Yinchuan, on the other hand, was completely unaware.
My mind is filled with Coco Dora's eggs, renting a place, the afternoon live stream, and all sorts of other things.
There's no way around it, I'm just too busy with work.
"My reputation level is rising quickly; I wonder what my next exclusive ability will be."
Ye Yinchuan estimated that his reputation level would be raised again in three or four days.
Currently, each of my abilities is incredibly effective and has an exaggerated impact.
It's already quite comprehensive.
Ye Yinchuan didn't even dare to think about what kind of abilities he would be given next.
"Master, this way I'm getting off."
After dropping Bai Zhi off, Ye Yinchuan got off the bus halfway there. He had already made online appointments with several landlords to take a look at the properties in person.
Although Ye Yinchuan's ultimate goal is a large villa, he still needs to take a transitional step in between.
With Ye Yinchuan's current balance, it's far from enough to achieve everything in one go.
Buying a large villa with a loan is something that doesn't fit Ye Yinchuan's personality at all.
Debt-free!
Ye Yinchuan likes to be down-to-earth and take things one step at a time. He doesn't want to lie down completely, but he also doesn't want too much pressure.
"Kirby, we can finally move to a bigger house!"
After careful consideration, Ye Yinchuan chose a house.
The rent is 1600 yuan per month, and you can pay one month's rent as deposit and three months' rent in advance.
It's two or three times bigger than where I live now, and as soon as I went in, I felt so much brighter and more spacious.
It's less than a kilometer from where I live now, and apart from improved living conditions, there won't be much change.
For Ye Yinchuan, this is a good short-term option.
"Click!"
The little Snorlax raised its hands, happy because Ye Yinchuan was happy.
Rowlet was perched on Munchlax's head, almost being thrown off, and could only hold on tightly to Munchlax's big bunny ears.
"Okay, let's go home."
Ye Yinchuan finished quickly, as he was still carrying the "Pangding Two Meat Crab Pot" in his hand. While it was still warm, he took it back to Litten and Milotic to share the joy.
As the saying goes, without comparison, there is no harm.
Returning to his old, cramped apartment, Ye Yinchuan clearly felt the difference.
"I can't believe I've lived in this place for so long."
Ye Yinchuan felt only admiration, not disdain.
Because this place, for him, is the warm little home he shared with Munchlax in his memories.
Nostalgia is nostalgia.
Ye Yinchuan was determined to move forward.
After all, this is a cozy little home because of him and Munchlax.
But his true home, his eternal home, is in the place where he, Munchlax, and his other family and friends live.
"Meow!"
"..."
Ye Yinchuan opened the food; although it wasn't very hot anymore, the aroma was still irresistible.
The hot cat came running after smelling the aroma, and Milotic also tried it out and seemed to like it quite a bit.
Milotic hasn't fully recovered yet, but it's almost there. It's just waiting to fully recover so we can confirm the enhancement effect of the Overlord's Shadow.
Seeing the Pokémon eating and drinking well gave Ye Yinchuan a sense of peace and reassurance.
Then, he placed the Cocodora egg in the spot where the Rowlet egg had been.
"Gurgle!"
Rowlet is still very curious about Cocoyora's egg.
Holding the egg, it even wanted to sit on it, as if it had the instinct of a mother hen incubating her eggs.
Perhaps Rowlet was once an egg, and received care and concern from everyone. Now, it will also care about its new family.
While Rowlet might just be playing around, humans are masters of imagination.
Just as Ye Yinchuan was resting and preparing for the afternoon's live broadcast.
The guy who delivered the ugly fish message, promising "no misses," received a call from his wife:
"Jun, did you see that video? The Feebas you sent to the streamer really evolved! It evolved into a really beautiful and advanced Pokémon! What's it called... Milotic again?"
I told a few of my best friends, and they all said it was a shame. If they had kept them, they would be rich by now! And do you know how much a single ugly fish costs these days? They're more expensive than the starter fish!
The Air Force was left speechless, both amused and exasperated.
"Snorlax is so powerful, it can evolve because it's so skilled. Look how popular Feebas is now, so many people keep Feebas, but have you seen any of them evolve?"
"And you're still talking? That ugly fish, if I hadn't stopped you, you would have thrown it away... Besides, it's our savior, you haven't forgotten about the dream monster so quickly, have you?"
"Damn it! Don't even mention that, it terrifies me just thinking about it! Don't worry, I didn't think much of it, I just couldn't hold it in and wanted to talk to you about it. You tell me about it..."
The Air Force officer comforted his wife briefly before continuing his work.
Thinking about the value of Milotic and the current price of Uglyfish, he was itching to try it too.
But back then, the streamer made it clear that he was just sharing his message, but he shouldn't regret it once it evolved.
However, soon enough, the corners of the Air Force's mouth turned up again.
Because someone in the fishing group tagged him and asked about this very thing.
The Air Force recounted what happened back then.
The main content is "my deal with Kirby that wasn't well-regarded by the world, our inexplicable bond, and the life-saving grace..."
This will become his topic of conversation in the future.
After a few drinks, how many people will dare to brag in front of him?
For anglers, sometimes it's all about who catches the best fish, isn't it?
The video of "Fish-Mane evolving into Milotic" is so popular now.
He caught this ugly fish, and he could brag about it for years, if not for a lifetime, right?
Two o'clock in the afternoon.
Ye Yinchuan also started broadcasting on time.
"Family members, for today's first live stream, did anyone actively request to connect?"
Soon, a comment caught Ye Yinchuan's attention.
@The Taste of the Sea:
[Host, I'm at the beach. There's a black seahorse here that looks a bit unusual. Can you take a look?]
The 6K update is here, everyone... I've got the Coco Dora Egg, explained the little incident with the Ugly Fish, and will continue the live stream treasure appraisal! I still owe 12000, but I'll pay it back today!
(End of this chapter)