What Kind of Good Pokémon Eats 50 Pounds of Intermediate Food in One Meal?

Ye Yinchuan took out his phone and ordered a Kiln Chicken.

"Takeout is really getting more and more expensive these days!"

A whole Kiln Chicken cost at least fifty yuan.

Having grown accustomed to being poor, Ye Yinchuan couldn't help but feel the pinch.

After thinking it over, he only bought half of one for twenty-six yuan.

With two bowls of rice for four yuan, plus packaging and delivery fees, the total quietly came to 34.5 yuan.

It smelled delicious—enough to reward both himself and Snorlax.

Although he believed he had no shortage of ability to make money, Ye Yinchuan, having been beaten up by society, understood one principle—

Only money that had actually landed in his hands was truly his.

He had only earned a little over a thousand yuan so far. If he started spending recklessly now, then should anything unexpected happen, he would have no ability to weather the risk at all.

Ye Yinchuan truly didn't want to go back to those days when his balance was under thirty yuan and he had to count on his fingers before even buying a steamed bun.

Once he had saved up some money, he also wanted to raise Snorlax properly and buy a home of his own.

A rented place belonged to someone else in the end. The day they no longer let you stay, you had to pack up and get out.

Besides, only a house decorated exactly the way he wanted would feel like home!

"If things go well, I'll definitely take Snorlax to live in a big house—preferably a villa! After all, if Snorlax evolves into Snorlax later, a small house simply won't be big enough. Right, the doors will have to be custom-made too, so even after evolving into Snorlax, it can come and go freely instead of getting stuck, having to duck its head, or not being able to get in at all."

Ye Yinchuan had long since regarded Snorlax as family, so when he planned for the future, he naturally included Snorlax in those plans.

"Let's buy some Pokémon Food. For Snorlax, I'll get omnivorous Intermediate Food. The brand can't be too bad... Golden Crown, then."

Ye Yinchuan planned to buy some Pokémon Food for Snorlax online.

This kind of artificial food was generally divided into three grades: basic, intermediate, and advanced, usually corresponding to a Pokémon's three Evolutionary Forms. The higher the Level and Evolutionary Form, the greater the energy consumed for basic daily needs, so the food grade had to rise accordingly.

For Pokémon that had not evolved, basic food was usually enough.

But Snorlax was a big-eater Pokémon, so it needed the higher-grade Intermediate Food to ensure its nutrition and—

Golden Crown was a mid-to-high-end Pokémon Food brand. A pound of omnivorous Intermediate Food cost as much as twenty-five yuan.

In theory, Snorlax needed to eat food equal to its own body weight every day—around two hundred pounds.

But because Intermediate Food was especially energy-dense, fifty pounds was enough to achieve the same effect.

In other words, if Ye Yinchuan wanted to feed Snorlax well and give it quality meals, he would have to pay 1,250 yuan a day in food expenses!

"Uh..."

Ye Yinchuan had gotten quite a shock after doing the math.

By that calculation, even the income from this livestream wasn't enough to let Snorlax eat its fill for a single day!

His decision not to spend lavishly just now suddenly seemed very wise.

Of course, Snorlax could keep going hungry or go outside to pick through leftovers and swill. Life could still go on that way.

It would just become malnourished and easily upset its stomach.

Snorlax's digestive ability was strong, but if it ate garbage every day, it might end up consuming something poisonous.

Ye Yinchuan regarded Snorlax as family, so how could he let a family member go hungry or eat leftovers and swill simply because it had a large appetite?

Unfortunately, his current financial situation was limited.

"Forget it... I should pick a cheaper brand."

Ye Yinchuan had originally planned to give Snorlax better food, but his finances simply didn't allow it, so he could only settle for the next best thing.

Fortunately, Golden Crown had a subsidiary brand called Silver Crown.

The same omnivorous Intermediate Food cost only thirteen yuan per pound, nearly half the price.

It was cheaper because the ingredients were less expensive and included scraps and such, but there shouldn't be any issues with food safety or hygiene.

With that calculation, Snorlax's daily food expenses could be kept to 650 yuan.

If he could maintain the income level from his first livestream, Snorlax could eat normally, and he could still save a little money.

After running through the numbers, a smile finally appeared on Ye Yinchuan's face.

Pokémon Food ordered online would take at least a day to arrive, but Snorlax still hadn't had a proper meal today.

Who knew how long it had been in this state, but now that he had earned money, he couldn't let Snorlax suffer through another day.

Ye Yinchuan checked the Pokémon Food available for same-city delivery. The same brand and grade cost fifteen yuan per pound, a full two yuan more per pound.

If he wanted to buy it, he didn't even have enough money.

"Does that mean Snorlax can only go to sleep hungry tonight?"

He looked at the sleeping Snorlax beside him and heard its stomach growling.

Seeing how thin it had become from prolonged hunger, Ye Yinchuan couldn't bear it.

But he soon slapped his thigh, having thought of something.

"Yeah. Even though the Guild kicked me out, I still have half a month's salary coming!"

Ye Yinchuan hurriedly opened WeChat and saw that there really was a transfer waiting for him, sent by Hu Yue.

The amount was 800 yuan—slightly more than expected. She had probably rounded it up.

Hu Yue had left him a message:

"Xiao Chuan, both the Guild and I have let you down over this. Take these 800 yuan. If you still plan to keep streaming, I'll see whether there are any suitable jobs for you lately. Life is full of disappointments, and there are few people one can truly talk to. Xiao Chuan, keep your chin up. I believe in you!"

Reading those encouraging words, Ye Yinchuan felt warmth rise in his heart.

There were not many people in this world who cared about him. He and Hu Yue had only met online—one looking for work, the other recruiting Streamers. They had not even met in person, only had a video interview.

For her to say such things was already rare and precious.

He replied:

"Thanks, sis. I've decided to go solo."

After accepting the 800 yuan, Ye Yinchuan ordered fifty jin of Pokémon Food through same-city delivery.

"Only this much left..."

Seeing that his balance had dropped below 500 yuan, Ye Yinchuan began to feel the pressure mounting.

An ordinary person really couldn't afford to raise this big-eater Pokémon!

What kind of Pokémon ate fifty jin of Intermediate Food in one meal?

He had just made a small profit from that stream, yet before the piping-hot Kiln Chicken had even arrived, he was almost back to square one!

Though he grumbled inwardly, Ye Yinchuan did not complain too much. This was his own choice.

He just had to work hard and make money from now on. Pressure created motivation!

There was nothing wrong with letting his family—or rather, his child—eat a proper meal, right?

After taking care of everything, Ye Yinchuan looked to the side.

At the Snorlax that had been neglected because he had been streaming the whole time.

The Little One neither cried nor fussed, sleeping obediently.

Its body rose and fell gently, and it looked so peaceful in sleep. Just watching it had a healing effect.

"No wonder the birth rate among young people keeps dropping. Having a child can drive someone as mad as a concubine imprisoned in the Cold Palace, but raising a Pokémon? That's just too good!"

Ye Yinchuan gently stroked Snorlax, his eyes filled with affection and adoration. Snorlax's two large rabbit ears in particular were bouncy and full of life, incredibly satisfying to pet.

Although the system had rewarded him with the Exclusive Skill: Super Influence after his fame Level rose to two.

Ye Yinchuan was in no hurry to use it immediately. His influence points would not disappear anyway, so it would not be too late to deal with it after Snorlax woke up.

He tried to move Snorlax onto the bed, only to discover that the thing was incredibly heavy.

"Snorlax's average weight is 105 kilograms. Even if my Snorlax is a little malnourished from not getting enough to eat for so long, it still weighs 80 kilograms..."

Ye Yinchuan was malnourished too, so it was perfectly reasonable that he could not lift it!

He took out a blanket and covered Snorlax with it.

After studying it for a while, he lay down beside Snorlax as well.

With a big treasure by your side, able to feel its body warmth and breathing, knowing it was always there—that feeling was truly peaceful.

Before he knew it, drowsiness washed over him, and Ye Yinchuan's eyelids gradually sank shut.