Pokémon Ranch Story

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Spring of 1988, January 4

Expenses: 500 (for purchasing eggs and ingredients)

Income: 15500 (cabbage and strawberries)

Remaining funds: 93000

After recording the income and expenses of the past two days, he discovered that the ranch is now in increasing demand for eggs.

Summerwood needs eggs when cooking, and the foam squirrels also need eggs to make pastries.

Basically, every two days, Xia Mu would go to the farmers' market to buy a batch of supplies for backup.

Looking back at the records, I found that I spend nearly 4000 yuan a month just on eggs.

They are all indispensable.

Kangaroos and motorcycle lizards have large appetites and need eggs to supplement their protein intake. Foam squirrels, mud donkeys, and flower beebe also need daily food and snacks.

Closing the ledger, Xia Mu murmured, "It seems necessary to build a chicken coop and raise a batch of hens to lay eggs."

Even if we don't sell them to outsiders, we can still make a profit by ensuring he doesn't have to buy eggs from elsewhere.

The only thing that makes Xia Mu hesitate now is who will take care of the chicken coop after it is built?

On the other side of the ranch lake is a watering spot for wild Pokémon, and he often sees Pokémon coming to drink. Who knows, they might even wander into the ranch and attack the hens.

Xia Mu looked down and saw a motorcycle lizard at his feet, its tail wagging like a fan, its eyes fixed intently on his trouser leg.

"Go away, go play somewhere else, and stop hanging around me."

He raised his foot as if to shoo it away, but the motorcycle lizard easily dodged it and instead bit his trouser leg.

I had no choice but to give it a couple of kicks. Now the Motor Lizard is even more clingy than the Kangaskhan.

He was completely his little tagalong.

"what!"

Xia Mu was surprised; there was a perfect candidate right in front of him!

Let the lizard take care of the hen, give it something to do, so it won't be clinging to him all day long.

Once Xia Mu understood this, he picked up the motorcycle lizard's large head and placed it on his lap, rubbing it vigorously with both hands.

"Motor Lizard, the ranch has a very difficult task for you. Can you take it on?"

It can help the ranch and help Xia Mu.

The Motor Lizard immediately transformed into its battle form, raising its forelimbs and displaying high fighting spirit.

"Gah!"

"Very good, very energetic." Xia Mu patted him with satisfaction, then whispered in his ear to explain to the Motor Lizard.

"Gah! (??_??)" Oh, so it was just taking care of the little penis!

Motor Lizard was somewhat disappointed; anyone could have done that task.

What the Motor Lizard wanted was a task that only it could handle, one that would make Xia Mu look at it with new respect after it was completed.

Noticing the change in the Motor Lizard's mood, Xia Mu said seriously.

Raising chickens is seen as a matter of survival for the ranch, as daily egg production can determine whether a large family can have enough to eat.

Motor Lizard eventually became the head of the chicken coop and started urging Xia Mu to buy hens. It couldn't wait to start working so that everyone could have enough to eat.

Logistics Captain Motor Lizard here!

Before building the chicken coop, a preliminary facility is needed: a silo.

The building used to store feed is not only for chickens, but can also be used to raise other large livestock in the future.

After looking around, Xia Mu chose a location next to the ranch gate, right next to the gate, where there was open space to build a chicken coop.

As for why it wasn't built right next to the ranch cabin, Xia Mu had his own reasons.

He's almost saved up 100000 Alliance Coins, and he'll be expanding his ranch, increasing its area. He needs to have enough space to spare.

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silos

Alliance Coin: 1000

Stone: 100

Clay: 10

Copper ingots: 5

Description: A building used for storing and producing feed.

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The materials were all available at the ranch, so Xia Mu clicked "build" without thinking.

In just a short while, a building rose up right in front of them.

It is constructed entirely of red bricks and stones, and is tall and long, so that it can be seen from a great distance.

The Pokémon playing in the ranch all noticed the commotion and quickly gathered around, curious about the suddenly appearing building.

Foam Chipmunk stood with his hands on his hips on the back of Mud Donkey, his little face flushed, and like a storyteller, he vividly described Xia Mu's prowess to the newly joined Flower Belle and Mini Fu.

Then, one by one, they looked at Xia Mu with expectant and longing eyes.

They also want to see magic tricks.

Under the gazes of the crowd, Xia Mu helplessly picked up the foam squirrel and flicked it on the head, saying, "You, you're always showing off."

"Lili!"

The foamy squirrel chuckled and snuggled closer to Xia Mu, its large ears already covering its eyes.

Mini Fu followed suit, jumping off the mud donkey and burying herself in the dirt.

The mud-covered donkeys looked at each other, then lay down on the spot and put their mud-covered hooves in front of them.

Hua Beibei looked left and right, then formed a circle and used flowers to cover each other's eyes.

Everyone was ready and waiting for Xia Mu to perform his magic trick.

With a tap, Xia Mu opened the panel.

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Chicken Coop

Alliance Coin: 4000

Timber: 300

Stone: 100

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4000 Alliance Coins is still within Xia Mu's acceptable range; this price is very fair.

The price would be about the same if you went to Sara City to find a craftsman, but you would have to pay an extra processing fee yourself.

As the Pokémon waited with anticipation, curiosity, or doubt, a small red-roofed house appeared before them.

Foam Squirrel, opening its eyes at Natsuki's prompting, pointed at the chicken coop and chattered incessantly to the other Pokémon, its little face displaying a proud and adorable expression.

Xia Mu is not only good at cooking, but also at magic tricks. She's the most amazing person ever.

Ignoring the noise of the little guys behind him, Xia Mu pushed open the door and walked into the chicken coop.

The area isn't too big or too small; it's definitely big enough to raise eight, nine, or ten hens.

The furnishings inside the chicken coop were also very simple: a row of nests for hens to lay eggs, and a separate enclosure next to it for hatching chicks.

Opposite to the row of chicken coops are water troughs and feed troughs. Every morning, the chickens need to go out of the silo to get feed and water to ensure they have enough food.

Besides that, there's a small door in the same direction as the main gate, which is where the chickens go in and out.

When the weather is nice, you can let the hens out to roam.

Eggs produced with sufficient exercise are more delicious.

The job of Motostoke, the henhouse manager, is to keep the chickens from being disturbed by wild Pokémon.

Everything is ready now, except for the hen.

With the help of the foam squirrel, they called over the motorcycle lizard, and Xia Mu rode it, quickly arriving in Sala City.

I bought three hens and one rooster from the shop that sells farm Pokémon.

As for the chicks, Xia Mu plans to hatch them herself.

This can save you a lot of money.

When Xia Mu and the others returned, the Pokémon all gathered around and looked at the four chickens.

I watched them enter the chicken coop, come to the feeding trough, and start pecking at the food.

They adapt quickly, and perhaps they'll be able to collect eggs first thing tomorrow morning.

"Alright, alright." Xia Mu clapped his hands. "You've seen them all, so don't disturb them. Come out with me. I'll leave the Motor Lizards in your care."

"Gah!"

Chapter 61: Hunting the Legendary Bird Pokémon (Six-Star)

As night fell, the ranch was quiet, and the Pokémon all returned to their little houses to sleep peacefully.

However, at that moment, a figure quietly ran out of the ranch cabin.

Judging from its dog-like posture, it's definitely a motor lizard.

A noisy bird flew down from under the eaves and landed on its head.

"Gah~" Let's go, let's go!

The chattering bird pointed to the beach, where Pokémon were waiting to meet them.

Before they could leave, a buzzing bat flew out from the side and asked curiously what they were doing.

The Chatot explained to them that they were going to hunt down a powerful bird Pokémon, who had captured Chatot's flock and wanted Chatot to become its wife.

"Gah..." Don't tell Xia Mu, we'll be right back, very soon.

The buzzing bat was a little scared and whispered, "Buzz~"

Running away like this will make Xia Mu worry.

The Motor Lizard transformed into its battle form, its body radiating blue-purple lightning.

Assure the Buzzbats that they will be back before dawn after they have dealt with the bird Pokémon.

Moreover, the Motor Lizard demonstrated his power; he is a god of the future!

It's just a bird Pokémon; how could it possibly be a match for it?

The buzzing bat looked at the motorcycle lizard with admiration, wishing they had such great power!

After receiving repeated assurances from the motor lizard, the buzzing bat reluctantly agreed to help them keep the news a secret for the time being.

The motor lizards arrived at the beach, where a beaked gull was waiting.

Led by Chatot, the three Pokémon flew towards the sea.

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