Chapter 62: Even an Arrogant Taillow Will Act Like a Puppy With the Right Trainer! (Please Follow!)
"Cherish the present."
Ye Yinchuan quickly pulled himself out of his sadness.
And, he became even more grateful for everything he had now.
The lifespan of Pokémon varies by species.
For example, Pikachu, a rodent-type Pokémon, generally has a lifespan of over twenty years.
But one thing is certain—
The stronger a Pokémon is, the more advanced its evolution stage, the longer its lifespan tends to be.
Not just lifespan, but also health and resistance to disease.
You could call it vitality.
A Pichu that can't evolve would definitely be more fragile than a Pikachu.
This is why training and nurturing are so important.
Humans aren't so different.
Someone who is bedridden and inactive versus someone who exercises regularly—it's obvious which one will be healthier and live longer.
Munchlax's expected lifespan, much like a captive bear's, is around 40 to 50 years.
But with proper training and energy absorption, it could extend two or three times that.
And if it evolves into Snorlax, it would increase even further…
"Damn, if I die first, Munchlax will probably still be around. This is the kind of Pokémon that outlives generations!"
Ye Yinchuan pondered for a moment.
Then he realized—he didn't have to worry about Munchlax's lifespan. He should be worried about his own!
"But no big deal. As long as we train together, we'll both live long and healthy lives. No point stressing about the future—does a three-year-old worry about retirement?"
Ye Yinchuan believed that while having foresight was good, one should focus on the present.
Overthinking the distant future is just torturing yourself.
"Hello, your delivery is here. Should I leave it at the door?"
"I'll come get it."
Soon, Ye Yinchuan received the call and rushed to the door.
Seeing Munchlax frantically stuffing its face was funny sometimes, but he wasn't much better when it came to food.
"Huh? Where's the delivery guy?"
Opening the door, Ye Yinchuan froze.
"Look down."
He lowered his gaze—and was shocked.
There, at knee height, stood a plump, proud-looking Taillow, slightly tilting its head while giving him a side-eye.
It held his Chinese-style fried chicken in its beak, looking high and mighty.
"Wait… this is a Taillow?!"
Ye Yinchuan stood in stunned silence before finally realizing—this Pokémon was his delivery service.
Since when could Pokémon deliver food? And make phone calls?!
And why did it look down on him like that?!
Seeing it firsthand, Ye Yinchuan finally understood why Taillow had "pride" in its name.
This bird was nothing but arrogance!
It even delivered food with an attitude!
Of course—
Ye Yinchuan wasn't going to hold a grudge against a Pokémon.
After all, Pokémon are like children—and who can stay mad at a kid?
Taking this chance, he examined the Taillow closely.
It looked like an oversized barn swallow, with deep blue feathers covering most of its body like an elegant suit.
Its tail was split at the end, resembling a swallow's forked tail, while its slender wingtips added to its grace.
Its face and neck were red, making it look strikingly similar to Guan Yu from Chinese history.
Its white underbelly looked spotless, its chubby physique making it unexpectedly adorable.
Taillow had a pointed crest on its forehead, resembling a hairline widow's peak, which reminded Ye Yinchuan of a certain beverage mascot.
Its triangular eyes, dark pupils, and yellow beak gave off an unmistakable sense of determination.
Its legs and talons seemed delicate compared to its body,
With its three front toes and one back toe, its sharp yellow claws matched its beak.
"Hope it didn't scare you. This little guy helps me with deliveries. It has all the proper health and vaccination certificates, so you can trust it completely. It's really smart and reliable."
The delivery man's voice came from the phone.
"That's awesome, haha! Can I pet it?"
"Uh… well… it's kinda reckless, so I'd rather you didn't—just to be safe."
Ye Yinchuan glanced at its status screen—
This Taillow had the 'Arrogant' nature.
No wonder its beak was practically pointed at the sky!
"Alright, fair enough."
Ye Yinchuan really wanted to pat the bird—especially its fluffy white belly.
But since the owner warned him, he decided not to push his luck.
Taking his food from Taillow's beak, he smiled and said,
"Thanks a lot, hardworking little delivery bird!"
The moment it heard this, Taillow puffed up with pride.
For the first time, it even gave him a proper glance.
Ye Yinchuan could almost hear its thoughts:
"Hmph. You have good taste. This Lord Taillow acknowledges you."
Then, fluffing its feathers, it jumped onto a nearby windowsill and took off.
Ye Yinchuan stepped outside to watch it go—
He saw the small bird silhouette shrink into the distance, returning to its trainer—
Only to immediately snuggle into the man's chest.
But the moment it noticed Ye Yinchuan watching, Taillow instantly flew to the front of the delivery bike, straightened its back, and put on its usual serious expression.
Ye Yinchuan chuckled.
The delivery guy waved at him,
"Enjoy your meal!"
"Thanks."
After hanging up, Ye Yinchuan muttered,
"Even an arrogant Taillow, with the right trainer, will act like a puppy. That's a fine Taillow—its owner must be proud."
Returning to his room, Ye Yinchuan felt genuinely happy.
He loved this world, where humans and Pokémon coexisted so harmoniously.
"Wonder how that **Growlithe from the other day is doing…?"
As he opened his takeout, the fragrance of crispy, golden fried chicken filled the air.
Unlike fast-food fried chicken, this had a thinner coating—almost none.
Instead of thick sauces like Korean-style chicken, this was dusted with dry chili powder, giving it a unique kick.
"First clay-roasted chicken, now Chinese fried chicken—am I a weasel? Why do I love chicken so much?"
Taking a bite, he savored the crisp spice-dusted skin and the juicy meat inside.
After feeding Munchlax a drumstick, he warned,
"Just one! Otherwise, I won't have enough for myself! Chew it well."
After finishing, Ye Yinchuan tossed the leftover bones to Munchlax—
No waste allowed!
Then he checked the time.
"Almost stream time. Better get ready."
After a quick break, he sat at his computer, adjusting his camera and mic while reviewing his previous broadcasts.
At 6:50 PM, he was ready to go live.
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