thefictionvixens Chapter 183 A Special Horsea? Wrong! It's a Pokémon that can evolve into a Poison Dragon! Brave
Chapter 183 A Special Horsea? Wrong! It's a Pokémon that can evolve into a Poison Dragon! Brave
Chapter 183 A Special Horsea? Wrong! It's a Pokémon that can evolve into a Poison Dragon! Brave Double-Edged Sword!
"A special kind of black seahorse?"
Ye Yinchuan looked at the comments and perked up.
Although I've joked about it, I always seem to encounter Water-type Pokémon.
But it must be said that there are indeed many water-type Pokémon, and they always arouse curiosity.
Just like before time travel, humans probably have a greater desire to explore marine life.
After all, they're more common on land.
"How special can it be?"
@The Taste of the Sea:
It's hard to say. It's completely different from a typical black seahorse; it looks like it's rotting, but I'm certain it's alive!
Upon seeing this description, Ye Yinchuan's eyes lit up.
"Why all this mystery?"
There's a saying that goes something like this: the lower the level of science, the more superstitious people become.
Because many things cannot be explained using known knowledge, they can only be attributed to ghosts, gods, and supernatural forces.
The same applies in the Pokémon world.
Because people know too little about certain Pokémon, or have never even seen them before.
Therefore, when they see them, they can only understand them in their own way, and their descriptions are quite mysterious.
Could it be the ghost of the horse chestnut?
Ghosts? Where did all these ghosts come from?
No, it's mostly Ghost-type or Psychic-type, just those two, there's no escaping it.
[Could it be that he's already dead, and the gases from his decomposing body, or the movement of seawater, caused this misunderstanding?]
At this point, many viewers also responded to it.
"You're the one."
Seeing that the discussion was going well, we decided to start today's first live broadcast.
[You have accepted the connection request from user "The Taste of the Sea"!]
[Connection successful!]
The screen appears, accompanied by a prompt.
It was two o'clock in the afternoon, the sun was shining brightly, the sea and sky were blue, and the sea was truly sparkling.
This should be a coastline.
The person on the other end of the line, "The Taste of the Sea," wearing a fisherman's hat, was warmly greeting Ye Yinchuan.
"Hello, host!"
Hello, hello.
Ye Yinchuan responded, but his gaze was mostly fixed on the Pokémon beside him.
This is the second form of a Water-type starter Pokémon.
The evolved form of the water otter, Twinblade.
Wow, Oshawott has evolved! I've heard that this Pokémon is a natural trainer and swordsmanship master! Even if you leave it alone, Oshawott will train itself!
Isn't that convenient?
[Wrong! You'll be looked down upon if you do that, and the training is very demanding, requiring even more food and care!]
This guy is the complete opposite of a lazy otter...
Looking at the comments on the Twin Blade Maru, Ye Yinchuan couldn't help but nod.
Because it's part of the starter Pokémon series, Otter and its evolved form, Duplo, are quite common.
However, due to the habits of Twinblade, it is a good match for professional trainers.
Therefore, the price of Otter is actually on the higher end of the three starter Pokémon.
This is why many people who don't aspire to become professional trainers don't specifically acquire an Otter.
Ye Yinchuan admired the posture of the Double-Edged Maru.
In the Pokédex, Dualblade is described as resembling a ninja.
But in Ye Yinchuan's opinion, Shuangrenmaru was more like a samurai, and a samurai who used two swords.
Its weapons are the "scallop shells" placed on both sides of its body.
Although the scallop shell looks no different from a scallop shell, it is actually part of the Twin Blade Maru's body, or rather, a keratinous substance similar to a fingernail. Even if it is damaged or lost, it can regenerate.
The ears of the Twin Blades and the tuft of hair standing up on the back of its head reminded me of the samurai of Sakurajima.
It has white cat whiskers and a clown-like red nose, something like this—
(>o<)
Because Shuangrenmaru frequently practices swordsmanship, he has a resolute gaze and a downturned mouth, always looking as if he is about to draw his sword.
As the comments say, Shuangrenmaru is a natural swordsman, diligent and self-disciplined, and he constantly takes care of the scallops and practices the scallop sword technique.
Even human sword masters use it as a model for their swordsmanship.
The Linkman's Twinblade is just over level 20, with an individual value of around C, and its ability is Hard Shell Armor.
It's clear that this isn't at the level of a professional trainer.
Even a novice who has just started playing will be at least level 25, and their individual stats will not be too bad.
Of course, there are exceptions, such as those with low individual values but strong combat power.
Ultimately, a key criterion for evaluating professional trainers is their "hard skills," primarily demonstrated in battles, especially when encountering Pokémon in the wild—whether they can defeat their opponents and escape unscathed.
I won't go into more detail.
Ye Yinchuan turned his gaze away and asked:
"What about that special seahorse?"
"There it is."
The person on the other end of the line turned the camera to a shadowy spot in the water near the coast.
There was a clump of seaweed, and in the seaweed, a "black seahorse" was lying flat, motionless.
It's hard to spot if you don't look closely.
[Holy crap, this seahorse's eyes are all red! Has it turned into a zombie?]
[Upstairs... aren't the eyes of the black seahorse naturally red?]
Are you blind? Is this normal? There's no white in your eyes anymore, they're completely red!
[Huh! Are you sure it's still alive? It looks like it's rotting!]
Looking at the "black seahorse" and then at the comments, Ye Yinchuan observed for a while.
He roughly knew what was going on.
I originally thought it would be some kind of misunderstanding, or a flash mutation or something.
But I never expected it to be this guy.
This Pokémon's design does indeed resemble Horsea Seahorse, especially when shrouded in shadow and not clearly visible.
But if we had to pinpoint a specific type, it would only be a rotten and diseased black seahorse...
The real horse mackerel is quite different from this.
"This is not a horsehair at all."
Ye Yinchuan got straight to the point, resolutely cutting off the railway.
Although he liked to let the bullets fly for a while, that was enough.
There's no need to hide this Pokémon since it's right here; we can just say so directly.
"What kind of Pokémon is it?"
The person on the other end of the line was somewhat surprised. "Looking at its body, it's like seaweed. Could it be a Grass/Water type Pokémon?"
Ye Yinchuan could only say that the other party had a lot of ideas.
Unfortunately, they were completely wrong.
"It's called Lava sprite, and it's completely different from Horsea. But one thing is certain: it's a Poison/Water type Pokémon."
【What...what algae?】
[Poison and Water types? I remember Horsea also has Poison Sting, right?]
[Is this real or fake? This name is so perfunctory...]
"Although Horsea knows some Poison-type moves, it is essentially a Water-type. LavaLover is different; its Poison-type abilities are even superior to those of Water-types."
As for the name, it is indeed quite unique, but actually, if you just understand it as similar to rotten, toxic seaweed, and the "garbage" in "garbage" actually means something dirty, then it becomes clear.
So, this is actually algae?
"That's not accurate; algae is just a form of mimicry."
Ye Yinchuan responded.
"Lalazolla... Hey streamer, how's this Pokémon? Can I catch it?"
The person on the other end of the line was somewhat eager to try.
Who could resist a rare Pokémon?
Even if it's not a mutated seahorse or anything like that.
Ye Yinchuan, however, was somewhat puzzled.
I remember in the anime, Ash once caught a Lava sprite, and in a special episode, someone also used a lot of Lava sprites.
Logically speaking, the Pokémon Lava sprite should live in groups and be quite numerous.
Is it because the world is so well-protected that there's less algae?
After all, the larvae also feed mainly on decaying seaweed.
As is well known, the proliferation and decay of seaweed, which can even produce toxins, is a type of "red tide" phenomenon, generally caused by marine pollution.
"Theoretically, it can be subdued. But there's danger. This thing is a poison type. Even if this trash algae is only around level ten or twenty, its poison can still pose a threat to you and Double-Edged Maru."
Ye Yinchuan conducted an analysis.
"As for this guy's value, all I can tell you is that its evolution is extremely difficult, but if you manage to evolve it... hehe, congratulations, you'll have a Poison/Dragon type Pokémon!"
Upon hearing Ye Yinchuan's words, the person on the other end of the line was both pleased and worried, their expression uncertain:
"Dangerous, difficult to upgrade... but a poison dragon?"
I don't know what he's hesitating about; this is a Poison/Dragon type!
Wow! Really? This thing can evolve into a dragon?!
[Can't Horsea evolve into Seadra?]
[To the person upstairs: Seadragon is just like Charizard, it only has "dragon" in its name!]
Ye Yinchuan has already confirmed one thing.
That is, the people of this world don't even know that the Sea Dragon can continue to evolve and become the Sea Dragon King.
That makes sense, not to mention that in the game, Horsea needs to be level 32 to evolve into Seadra, which is quite difficult.
For Seadra to evolve into Kingdra, it needs a special item called "Dragon Scale".
Where can I get dragon scales in this world?
"Host, just how difficult are you talking about? I have no idea."
"Hmm... the difficulty is roughly twice that of a Seahorse evolving into a Seadra?"
Ye Yinchuan did some research and found that the people in this world knew that the Seahorse could evolve into the Seadragon, and also knew that the evolution was very difficult.
It's generally difficult for someone who isn't a professional trainer to train them to that level.
[Haha? Twice the difficulty of evolving a black seahorse? Goodbye!]
[6. For ordinary people, that means there's simply no chance of evolution!]
This is a bit of a mind game.
@LongShao:
[Could you catch it and pass it to me? Streamer, please don't ban me yet. I really like this Pokémon and want to train it to evolve. Could you help me out?]
At this moment, the chat in the live stream became lively.
Ye Yinchuan looked and saw that it was Young Master Long who had posted.
Although Long Shao had clashed with him, he watched his live streams for a long time afterward and occasionally appeared in the live stream chat and short video comments...
In fact, Young Master Long even sent him a private message offering ten million to acquire Minas.
Ye Yinchuan ignored him completely, because his Pokémon was priceless!
User "Long Shao" gifted a total of 66 deluxe fishing rods!
[Gift message: Host, please help me out, I'm sending gifts to all of you, I sincerely accept them!]
Seeing that Young Master Long was so sincere, Ye Yinchuan nodded.
A high-end fishing rod costs 100 yuan.
A luxury fishing rod costs 200 yuan.
It's like Long Shao directly gave him a gift worth 13,000!
Even after deducting commissions, it's still quite a lot.
Although Ye Yinchuan had his own principles when it came to money, Long Shao's sincerity touched him deeply.
"Little Dragon, since you like LavaLot so much, let's see if he's willing to help you. If he's willing, I'll help too, considering your love for Pokémon!"
Hearing Ye Yinchuan call him Little Dragon again, Long Shao gritted his teeth, but he endured it for the sake of this trashy algae.
Long Shao likes Water-type Pokémon.
Especially after hearing that LavaLover's evolution is a combination of Poison and Dragon types, and that its evolution difficulty is twice as high as that of Horsea, his desire for a challenge immediately surged.
Moreover, Long Shao also harbors a desire to become an internet celebrity.
Seeing Ye Yinchuan gain so many followers so quickly, even surpassing others, he was itching to do the same.
If he could get his hands on this trash algae and evolve it, he would definitely gain a lot of traffic!
Are you sure it's not just because they gave so many gifts?
"Host! I do! I do!"
The person on the other end of the line was grinning from ear to ear.
It's likely that Young Master Long gave him quite a bit of benefits.
This is the power of money.
However, Ye Yinchuan was not opposed to this situation.
This little algae is beyond the capabilities of anyone who works with it.
And Young Master Long likes it.
Ye Yinchuan himself, and the person connected, can both obtain Yuanzi from Young Master Long through this trashy algae...
As for the rubbish algae.
Eating garbage in the ocean and facing the threat of natural predators, it's highly unlikely that it will evolve.
It would be better to follow Young Master Long and make a name for yourself.
This is a win-win situation for all three parties, so why not do it?
Of course, Ye Yinchuan knew that he could not represent Lala Zao's will...
But since he's on the human side, that's all he can think about.
Moreover, what if this poisonous algae drifts to the coast and accidentally injures a child?
With his buffs fully stacked, Ye Yinchuan was already standing on the high ground.
"Little Dragon, this LavaHood's IVs are only B-rank. Its nature is Solitary, and its ability is Poisonous Sting. Have you thought this through? Promise me that no Pokémon that passes through my territory will be harmed. You must take good care of it. If you can't keep it, release it back into the wild or find it a good home."
After thinking it over, Ye Yinchuan felt that he should still fulfill his obligations and take on the responsibilities of a broadcaster.
@LongShao: [No problem, streamer, and I welcome the supervision of all netizens. I treat Lala Zao like I treat my exes; I might miss out on some, but I will never mistreat them!]
"Wow, that's a lot of information. Rich young masters really know how to play the game."
Ye Yinchuan suddenly remembered that a certain rich young man from before he transmigrated often changed ex-girlfriends, but was rarely criticized.
The reason is that he treated every girlfriend very well, and when they were together, he was genuinely devoted; for example, he gave her a bag worth 500,000 yuan right after they met...
[666, Young Master Long is awesome!]
[That's great... having money gives you confidence!]
If I can't be Young Master Long in my next life, I'm willing to be his second brother; at least I won't be mistreated!
[Upstairs? Don't be ridiculous!]
@LongShao: [By the way, streamer, what does the evolution of Lala Algae look like?]
Faced with Young Master Long's question, Ye Yinchuan pondered for a moment before speaking:
"After LavaLover evolves into Toxapex, a Poison/Dragon-type Pokémon. Its appearance is still somewhat similar to Seahorse, with a body resembling dried seaweed, but its overall silhouette also resembles a sea dragon. It can absorb sunlight to create Dragon-type energy..."
"Its venom can corrode metal, even oil tankers, turning them into fragments that will sink to the bottom of the sea along with everything on board... I suspect that some sea monster attacks and oil tanker sinkings are related to it."
"The evolved Poisonous Algae Dragon looks quite different from the Sea Thorn Dragon, so it probably won't be mistaken for it."
Wow, that sounds pretty cool!
All Dragon-type Pokémon seem incredibly powerful and awesome!
[He doesn't seem like a good person... Young Master Long has already taken him in, so he can at least keep an eye on him!]
Upon seeing one of the comments, Ye Yinchuan nodded in agreement.
As a wild Pokémon, Toxapex is quite terrifying if it attacks humans.
Although the base stats on the Pokédex seem to be only 494, and the distribution is rather strange...
However, the performance of Poison and Dragon types in the real world cannot be simply summarized by base stats.
"Okay, host, please begin. How can I safely capture it?"
[User "The Taste of the Sea" gifted a 6-piece deluxe fishing rod!]
Seeing how savvy the contact was, Ye Yinchuan couldn't help but reveal a smug expression.
That's real power. Whether it's the wealthy and powerful Young Master Long or the lowly Lianxian, everyone has to respect themselves.
Needless to say, the comments section was filled with admiration.
[The only person on the entire internet who dares to call Long Shao Xiao Long!]
The key point is, not only does the streamer have to ask for gifts, but Long Shao also has to send him virtual gifts!
[Don't you even know the streamer's background? Pokémon Center, Dream Protection Bureau... do you not know how powerful the streamer's connections are?]
[This is the real hidden master!]
Ye Yinchuan, on the other hand, didn't get absorbed in it or feel smug; he simply began to analyze:
"You can't reach the seaweed with a landing net. And it usually doesn't take bait, so it's very difficult to catch it with a fishing rod. The only way is to use a hook to snag the seaweed on its body..."
The person on the other end of the line nodded seriously, finding it quite challenging.
"It's difficult, but I can try."
【No? Are you sure this will work?】
[Did the host consider that the seaweed might already be rotten and break easily?]
In response to the questions and reminders from the comments section, Ye Yinchuan shrugged and said:
"There's no other good way. Even if we send Twinblade Maru down, we might not be able to catch this trashy algae. As long as it doesn't play dead, it's impossible to stop it from escaping. This is the only way, but I'm not entirely confident. We can only give it a try."
[The streamer always says this, and every time he succeeds...]
What if they can't catch them? Will I get a refund?
"Refund? Hmm... Keeping 10% as a service fee isn't unreasonable, is it?"
@LongShao:
[As long as you're genuinely trying to help, there's no need for a refund!]
"Young Master Long is so magnanimous!"
Upon seeing Long Shao's comment, Ye Yinchuan was also unable to say "Little Dragon".
With this kind of vision, he deserves to be called Young Master Long.
"Haha! Don't underestimate me! I started fishing when I was eight, and now I'm thirty-eight. It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say I've been fishing my whole life..."
The person on the other end of the line chuckled twice, then their expression turned serious.
"Watch closely, here comes my fishing hook!"
With his shout, the fishing hook was cast, striking the clumps of algae...
Then, it landed lightly at a great distance.
Ye Yinchuan felt as if the entire live stream room had fallen silent.
@LongShao: [?]
"Ahem, that doesn't count, let's try again!"
After several attempts, the fisherman finally managed to hook the fish behind the algae.
"This is the spot."
Ye Yinchuan reminded him.
It's obviously impractical to hook the algae directly with a fishhook.
But if you land behind it and then quickly reel in the line, can you hook it and pull it up during the process?
"receive!"
The person connecting to the network also realized this and began frantically reeling in the wires.
The result was that it actually hooked!
[Where did this hook go?]
[6. It hooked right onto her body!]
Ye Yinchuan also noticed it. He didn't expect to be so lucky and directly hooked Lala Zao's body.
The tufa is not large in size and is light in weight. If the hook gets caught on its body, there is indeed a possibility that it will not break and can be caught directly.
"It's a success!"
The person on the live stream saw the trash and algae being thrown ashore.
Then, Shuangrenmaru used a shell blade to strike, stopping short of stopping, and with both scallops attacking simultaneously, he firmly suppressed Lala Zao.
Lala Algae also sprayed out the dissolving liquid, and Shuangrenmaru was sprayed all over, with corrosive wounds appearing on his body instantly.
But Shuangrenmaru's gaze was firm, and he did not retreat an inch.
He looked up and a water gun shot out, creating a fountain that sprayed onto his body, diluting and washing away the dissolving liquid.
[Double-Edged Maru is so brave!]
[That's so cool!]
After a struggle, the algae quickly stopped resisting due to lack of water and exhaustion.
The person in charge caught it in a net, stuffed it into a bucket, and covered it with a breathable lid.
Next, take the antidote to detoxify the Double-Edged Pill, and then treat the wound with wound medicine.
"You've come quite well prepared."
Ye Yinchuan commented.
The double-edged ball was dealt with using a water gun, which was both decisive and timely.
With the help of the liaison's antidote and healing medicine, he's basically out of danger.
@LongShao: [Thank you both for your hard work! Especially this Double-Edged Maru. Send me your bank account number later, and I'll cover all its food and training expenses from now on!]
The entire capture process was relatively uneventful, with the greatest sacrifice made by Shuangrenmaru.
User "Long Shao" gifted a total of 66 deluxe fishing rods!
[Gift message: Thank you, streamer. If I have any questions about LalaZao later, I hope you can help me answer them!]
Ye Yinchuan thought that the gifts Long Shao had just given him were all there was to it.
But I never expected it to be just a deposit!
"Thank you, Young Master Long, you definitely will..."
Looking back now, I realize that my relationship with Young Master Long started out as a misunderstanding, and before I knew it, we had established a cooperative relationship.
After ending his connection with "The Taste of the Sea," Ye Yinchuan looked for his next contact.
@Landfill Manager:
[Host, something's been off with this junkyard I'm in charge of lately. There seem to be some Pokémon-related anomalies. Could you take a look?]
The 6k update is here, still 6k more to go! The Lala Algae storyline is over!
(End of this chapter)