thefictionvixens Chapter 117 Some Different Colors? A Magikarp with Gold Edges! A Pokémon Known as the Dancer of the
Chapter 117 Some Different Colors? A Magikarp with Gold Edges! A Pokémon Known as the Dancer of the
Chapter 117 Some Different Colors? A Magikarp with Golden Edges! A Pokémon Known as the Dancer of the Water! (Please Subscribe)
"what?"
The older brother was clearly not used to the pace of the live stream.
Ye Yinchuan was breathing heavily.
His mind hadn't quite caught up yet.
"Host, are you saying the merchant lost money? How could the merchant lose money? The price was 300 yuan, plus 500 yuan for live animal transportation, I spent a total of 800 yuan!"
I spent 800 yuan online to buy a Magikarp, hoping for a good one, right? It turned out to be a dyed Magikarp. Shouldn't I be the one who lost out?
The older brother was a bit agitated.
"No rush, brother. Let's sort it out."
The seller doesn't make a profit on a live animal transport service that costs 500 yuan, right?
Even if there are many King Carp, a price of three hundred yuan is considered high, whether farmed or wild, but it is definitely a normal price.
Think about it, how much would it cost to use paint that can be applied to Pokémon, is waterproof, virtually invisible, and doesn't fade?
You might not know this, but I just checked, and this kind of dye costs over a thousand yuan per kilogram. Magikarp is this big; if you were to dye all of them… the cost would probably be more than three hundred yuan.
Listening to Ye Yinchuan speak eloquently.
The eldest brother's eyebrows sometimes furrowed, sometimes twisted, but he just couldn't seem to get a chance to use them.
"Host, I'm not exactly a cultured person, but I roughly understand what you mean. You're saying that the seller dyed this Magikarp, which cost a lot, so they lost money? Then what's the seller's point in doing this disgraceful and self-defeating thing?"
Upon hearing this, Ye Yinchuan gave an awkward but polite smile.
This guy hasn't quite figured it out yet.
We really don't need to emphasize our lack of education; it's obvious, honestly.
[666, bro, your brain is really something else!]
"No, bro, you misunderstood. What I mean is, if the seller really dyed this Magikarp, they wouldn't even cover their costs. This Magikarp isn't dyed at all; it's a different color!"
Seeing that his elder brother was somewhat confused, Ye Yinchuan simply got straight to the point.
There's no need to beat around the bush with this minor issue.
"So, it's not you who's losing out, it's the seller. They sold you a shiny Magikarp as a regular Magikarp, they're losing a fortune!"
Ye Yinchuan stared at the Magikarp's panel and said.
【Fish Pokémon: Magikarp】
[Level: 3]
[Attribute: Water]
[Gender: Female]
[Racial stats: D-rank (200)]
Individual Value: D grade (33)
【Features: Free and easy movement】
Personality: Gentle
[Skill: Leap]
Status: Relaxed
Evolution Path: Magikarp - Gyarados
【Trait: Some colors are different】
"A shiny Magikarp?"
The eldest brother's eyes revealed both doubt and wisdom; he scratched his head.
"It doesn't look like it... Host, I'm an honest person, don't try to fool me."
[Really? I heard someone caught a huge, golden-yellow Magikarp, and it supposedly sold for 500,000!]
Wow, don't you guys remember Dark Magikarp? Its completely black color sold for over 300,000!
[Could this be a shiny? It doesn't look much different from a regular Magikarp!]
Looking at the comments, Ye Yinchuan spoke up:
"Hey, there are different kinds of exotic colors. This Magikarp has a partial exotic color, a slight exotic color. Although it's not very obvious, it still counts as an exotic color."
Upon hearing this, the older brother, who had just been stimulated by the comments and was still somewhat excited, looked slightly disappointed:
"So that means it's worthless?"
"It depends on whether you want to keep it for yourself or sell it. If you want to sell it, you'll need to find a suitable buyer. If they like this unique color, it's definitely possible to fetch ten or eight times the price. If you're keeping it for yourself, then the price doesn't matter."
"Wow! Ten times or eight times? Are Shiny Pokémon really that valuable?"
The eldest brother was overjoyed. Looking at his own Magikarp, his spirits immediately lifted.
"Come on, zoom in a bit, let me analyze it for you."
Ye Yinchuan directed,
"You said your Magikarp's scales are dirty at the edges, right? That means you're assuming that this Magikarp should be pure red."
But if you step back and look at it with an appreciative eye, you'll find that this Magikarp's scales are edged with gold, making it far more valuable for both viewing and collecting than a regular Magikarp!
And the key point is that your Magikarp hasn't fully grown yet, which means that its size can still increase and its scales will grow.
If we're lucky—I mean, if…the gold parts might become more prominent—then it will be even more valuable!
Wow! After hearing what the host said, I feel like the price is more than ten times higher!
[Pass this on, the streamer invented the Golden-edged Magikarp!]
【No, if the price is ten times higher, this Magikarp would cost three thousand dollars? Is it really just edged with gold?】
Looking at that comment, Ye Yinchuan shook his head and said:
"You're wrong, you're wrong again. When I said ten times, I meant ten times the base of eight hundred! This Magikarp, once it finds someone who wants to collect it, could easily become several times its original size, or even a few times smaller."
If it really is as I say, and Phnom Penh continues to expand as it grows up... hey, just imagine how beautiful and valuable it would be to collect!
Listen to Ye Yinchuan's boasting.
The man opposite him was already flushed, his fists clenched with excitement, as if he wanted to jump three feet high:
"Oh my god, streamer, I'm so glad I connected with you today. Otherwise, my wife would have made me return this Magikarp! Thank goodness for you, you're truly a great streamer for the people!"
Ye Yinchuan raised an eyebrow; this praise was a bit strange.
However, he understood his older brother's meaning and felt happy and gratified.
[A good livestreamer for the people, a business's mortal enemy!]
[Hilarious! The seller must be losing a fortune! If they knew this, they'd be grinding their teeth to dust!]
[If this is so valuable, shouldn't we return it?]
"No, please don't feel sorry for the seller. If I'm not mistaken, the older brother is probably asking for a high-quality, pure-colored Magikarp."
The merchant either didn't check carefully or deliberately didn't mention it, so they deserve to lose money! A refund is out of the question, absolutely not. Anyone who tries to get a refund is a fool!
Looking at the last comment, Ye Yinchuan smiled faintly.
If someone actually takes his side and sympathizes with the merchant, thinking that the man got a bargain and made ill-gotten gains, then they've chosen the wrong side.
The main problem is that my reputation has been damaged.
When I help others with their assessments, I have to say a few honest words, and it always stirs up hatred, making me feel guilty!
But it's not the viewers' fault.
Some people are just too kind-hearted and too straightforward, but it is precisely these kinds of people who are most likely to suffer in silence!
"Of course. Brother, since you asked me to connect for an appraisal, I have to make it clear to you. Your Magikarp, if it continues to grow, may become deformed. The gold-edged part may become smaller or even disappear."
So don't get too excited yet; you need to be mentally prepared. If you don't want to gamble, sell it as soon as possible.
Seeing his elder brother beaming with joy, Ye Yinchuan hardened his heart and poured cold water on him.
To prevent him from having too high expectations and turning joy into sorrow.
Of course, there is another possibility that Ye Yinchuan did not mention: if this Magikarp could evolve into Gyarados, its value would be even more terrifying.
Even though they are all different colors, different Pokémon have different intrinsic values, and the resulting appreciation in value will naturally vary as well.
Gyarados is an evolution of Magikarp.
However, due to the extremely high difficulty of evolution and the vast differences between them, it would not be an exaggeration to say that they are two different species, worlds apart!
The reason I didn't say anything is precisely because the probability is too small.
Not only is this Magikarp's individual stats extremely low.
My older brother doesn't seem like the type who has the ability to raise Magikarp and evolve it into Gyarados.
Therefore, Ye Yinchuan simply didn't mention it.
Anyway, those who understand will understand; it's not some obscure principle.
"Brother, go down and have some fun. There are people waiting behind you."
Having said everything that needed to be said, the eldest brother excitedly muttered to himself.
Ye Yinchuan also ended the video call voluntarily.
User "Innocent Fried Rice" has gifted you: 3 Poké Balls
[Gift message: Great streamer, people's streamer! This is the money I earned selling fried rice at my stall all day, consider it an appraisal fee! Streamer, please accept it!]
Ye Yinchuan's expression softened as he read the message.
"So, the name 'Naive Fried Rice' comes from the fact that he sells fried rice at a street stall? Does he only earn 150 a day? It must be net profit, right?"
Although the older brother is a bit slow on the uptake and his emotions are written all over his face, many viewers in the live chat are sarcastic, saying he's uncultured.
But Ye Yinchuan only felt that he was simple and honest.
Although I thought to myself that my older brother works very hard to earn money.
But then I thought about how he had gotten a great deal with my help.
Ye Yinchuan felt at ease making money off these gifts.
He also needs money and has never been averse to inexpensive gifts.
But compared to this small monetary gain...
What satisfied Ye Yinchuan even more was his elder brother's sincere recognition of him.
"Connecting again, everyone! Bring your Pokémon for free appraisal, and feel free to give any gifts!"
Basically, you receive gifts every time you connect online.
Ye Yinchuan didn't pretend, and the slogans he shouted were quite frank.
I offer free appraisals, but if you offer to give it to me, I'd be happy to accept it too. You're welcome!
[Hey streamer, I have a Magikarp that's even uglier than yours. Want to connect and have a go?]
Upon seeing a comment on the screen, Ye Yinchuan became interested.
"Mine's a Feebas, are you sure your Magikarp can be uglier than mine?"
Ye Yinchuan looked incredulous; he was quite confident in the ugliness of his ugly fish.
Even if the other side also brings out an ugly fish, it's impossible for it to beat you!
I've heard of beauty pageants, but never an ugliness pageant!
Can we please stop mentioning Magikarp and Feebas? Did we stir up a hornet's nest today?
Ye Yinchuan glanced at the comments section, his expression shifting slightly.
Clearly, his Ugly Fish videos have a significant effect on attracting traffic.
It's estimated that many viewers of this live stream watched that video and specifically came to connect with me.
[You have accepted the connection request from user "子非鱼"!]
[Connection successful!]
"Hey streamer, look at my Magikarp, isn't it ugly?"
The other person suppressed a laugh.
Looking at the Pokémon appearing on the live feed, Ye Yinchuan's smile held a deeper meaning.
It's the kind of expression that's a little bit like you're trying to suppress a laugh, but also a little bit like you're about to explode.
He pointed to the camera and said:
"You little brat, you dare to play me?! Does your Magikarp have horns on its head?"
"Haha! Sorry, host, I was just kidding. I just wanted to tease you, I didn't expect you to actually connect with me!"
The other party responded cheerfully.
"Fine, since you're already here, how about I help you get this one appraised?"
"Absolutely! This is something I'm very proud of. I mainly want to share this new goldfish I just got!"
That's right, the Pokémon appearing in the frame right now is Goldeen.
Compared to Magikarp and Feebas, the Goldfish's posture is simply too beautiful.
Most of its body is white, with some red wavy patterns on the white background, which gives the goldfish a beautiful, ink-like color scheme.
In addition, the goldfish's fins are relatively large and wavy, giving the impression of it wearing a dress. When it swims in the water, its posture is very elegant, and its fins flow like a skirt.
The goldfish has bright, emerald-green eyes, like jade gemstones.
Her orange-red eyelids, as if she had applied eyeshadow, drooped down lazily and naturally, giving her the air of an unparalleled beauty.
Although the lips of the goldfish are also a bit thick.
But her lips were pink and delicate, shaped like those of a sexy woman, slightly parted as she breathed in the water…
In addition, the horned goldfish, as its name suggests, has a single horn.
This evokes images of unicorns or mythical pegasi, in short, something noble and elegant.
Overall, Goldeen is a beautiful Pokémon, noble, elegant, and ethereal!
Wow, it's so beautiful! I want to keep a goldfish too!
I heard that high-quality goldfish can be more expensive than the starter breeds!
[These lips... I have a bold idea!]
Wow, so beautiful! I never knew fish-shaped Pokémon could be this beautiful! I always thought they were all like Magikarp, clumsy and ugly!
Looking at the comments, Ye Yinchuan felt helpless.
Everyone was watching the beautiful posture of the goldfish.
Doesn't anyone care about the fact that the streamer was scammed?
This guy deliberately said it was ugly, then brought out a beautiful goldfish to show off.
This is absolutely criminal and deserves strong condemnation!
Most importantly, this kid actually managed to pull it off!
"never mind……"
The atmosphere in the live stream was quite lively, with viewers praising the beauty of the goldfish in the comments.
Ye Yinchuan stopped worrying about it and simply admired the goldfish.
As expected of the goldfish, which is known as the "dancer of the water" and the "princess of the water".
Just by swimming, its movements are as graceful and beautiful as a dance.
Ye Yinchuan watched and nodded repeatedly.
That's true. What do Magikarp and Feebas have to compare with it?
Its panel pops up—
[Fish Pokémon: Goldeen]
[Level: 9]
[Attribute: Water]
[Gender: Male]
[Racial stats: C-rank (320)]
Individual Value: Grade B (150)
【Feature: Water Curtain】
[Personality: Impulsive]
[Skills: Peck, Tail Wag, Ultrasonic Wave]
[Status: Anxious, unwell (deeper)]
[Evolutionary Path: Horned Goldfish - Goldfish King]
[Trait: None]
"Your goldfish is of very good quality, and its aptitude is also quite average, definitely not bad."
Upon hearing Ye Yinchuan's evaluation, the other party nodded. This should be considered a positive review, right?
"To those in the live chat who had some bold ideas, I advise you to think twice. First of all, humans cannot, or at least should not... Secondly, this goldfish is male."
Ye Yinchuan smiled.
Uh... my friend said he's loved the story of the Little Mermaid since he was a child!
[A male? I'd be even more excited if it were a male!]
Seeing the responses in the live chat, Ye Yinchuan's smile gradually froze.
You netizens are really something else!
However, Ye Yinchuan quickly became slightly serious and said:
"Friend, is this your first time keeping goldfish?"
"What's wrong?"
Zifeiyu sensed the hidden meaning in Ye Yinchuan's words.
"This is my first time raising Goldfish, but I've raised other fish Pokémon before. Look, this is my Magikarp."
As he spoke, the camera shifted, and Ye Yinchuan saw the Magikarp.
It's well-fed, plump and strong, and looks very energetic.
"Hmm...it seems you haven't learned about, or have overlooked, one thing: the habits of goldfish..."
"Impossible! Absolutely impossible!"
I love fish very much. I made a lot of preparations to raise this goldfish, including what to feed it every day. I did a lot of research. Ordinary Pokémon food won't work. Only by combining it with special nutrition can it become more beautiful!
And I won't train it to ensure it doesn't evolve into a Goldfish King, because the Goldfish King looks too ugly!
Ye Yinchuan didn't expect the other party to react so agitatedly, as if their tail had been stepped on.
"Zifeiyu, don't get agitated. I'm not saying you don't love fish or that you weren't prepared. I just want to tell you that you might have overlooked a problem. If you don't pay attention to it, there might be problems later."
Hearing Ye Yinchuan say this, the other party's expression softened slightly, as if he realized that he had just lost his composure.
[He's not sincere! This person isn't actually seeking an evaluation; he's just looking for praise and a sense of superiority!]
[I guess they just joined the live stream because they were following the trend. They don't trust the streamer, so why would they connect?]
[I really don't know what he's in such a hurry for. Can't he just let the host finish what he's saying?]
At this point, the comments were almost unanimously in favor of the other side.
Because anyone could see that Zifeiyu's attitude was somewhat problematic.
Of course, there are also some dissenting voices regarding the streamer.
Come on, I'm new here. I think the streamer is just pretending to know what he's talking about. He doesn't know as much as the others, but he's already acting like a know-it-all. If I were him, I wouldn't be impressed either, I just wouldn't get this worked up.
[Exactly! Look at those two fish, they're so well-raised, and the streamer immediately points out a problem. Of course they're unhappy!]
Ye Yinchuan simply glanced at these comments and paid them no heed.
He just wants to follow his own livestreaming pace.
"Host, you tell me, I did get a little excited just now. To be honest, I don't believe you know more about fish Pokémon than I do. And I really do take my Pokémon seriously, unlike what you said, that you didn't understand them at all before raising them carelessly."
Zifeiyu, having calmed down, still remained defiant.
Ye Yinchuan shook his head with amusement at this.
Just as some comments said, Zifeiyu's attitude was very high and he wasn't there to sincerely evaluate the product.
But even for the sake of his reputation, for the sake of that goldfish.
He needs to finish what he has to say today.
"I think you might have misunderstood something, or what I said might have caused you misunderstanding. But it doesn't matter, I'll just say this: your aquarium is no good, you need to replace it."
If this continues, sooner or later the tank will break, which will be dangerous for both the goldfish and you.
Although Ye Yinchuan spoke tactfully, he wasn't exactly polite.
If the other party doesn't even respect me, why should I bother trying to please them?
"What did you say? You mean the goldfish will smash the aquarium? You're overthinking it! To prevent that, I bought the thickest glass version. Even if the goldfish did try to smash it, it wouldn't break!"
Zifeiyu started getting excited again, and her voice became quite loud.
"Hey, why are you in such a hurry? I thought fishkeepers were all pretty mild-mannered, but you're like a powder keg, you'll explode at the slightest provocation!"
Ye Yinchuan was also annoyed by the other party's repeated shouting.
However, considering his personal qualities and the image of the live stream and the public, he refrained from swearing.
At the same time, Ye Yinchuan became even more convinced that Zifeiyu had overlooked a point of knowledge about goldfish.
I don't know where he got his confidence from, thinking that just because he did the research, he could cover everything perfectly.
Although Ye Yinchuan is not an expert in goldfish, he can see the display panel.
Does he not know whether the goldfish is in the right condition?
"Me, anxious? What makes you think I'm anxious? You're the one who's a powder keg! Your whole family is a powder keg! I'm just annoyed, that's all. You're not a professional Fish Pokémon streamer. I came to connect with you, not for you to deliberately nitpick..."
Zi Feiyu sensed Ye Yinchuan's annoyance, and he became more and more agitated as he spoke.
"Hey! Keep your voice down! Otherwise, you'll regret it..."
Ye Yinchuan wanted to dissuade Fei Yu.
But to my surprise, his voice grew louder and louder, and he wouldn't listen to my advice at all.
"Bang!"
Finally, with a loud bang, something behind him exploded!
In that instant, Zifeiyu turned his head in astonishment and saw that the so-called thickened aquarium behind him had been smashed to pieces by the corner of the goldfish.
In an instant, the glass shattered.
The goldfish, propelled by a surge of water, slammed onto the ground and leaped about wildly.
"Goldfish!"
Zifeiyu was both surprised and anxious, and at the same time, she turned her head to look at the camera in disbelief.
The aquarium really was smashed! The streamer was right!
But why? What did I miss?
Could it be that goldfish have some habits that I'm unaware of or have forgotten?
"Sigh... I told you so, but you wouldn't listen! Now look at you, are you behaving yourself?"
Ye Yinchuan felt somewhat helpless and also a little heartbroken.
The goldfish slammed hard onto the ground, and that wasn't a light thud.
As for whether "Zi Fei Yu" was frightened or injured by broken glass...
Ye Yinchuan didn't care at all.
What's it to me!
This is the consequence of disrespecting the streamer, not trusting the streamer, and being arrogant!
At this moment, the live chat exploded.
[No way, the streamer really said it would happen? He said the fish tank would explode, and it exploded right there?]
[Outrageous! So what exactly is the reason?]
[Apologize to everyone who just questioned the streamer!!!!]
[I laughed. I enjoyed watching this. This guy, Fei Yu, is such a damn show-off!]
Zifeiyu, on the other hand, didn't have time to say anything.
I quickly moved the goldfish to a spare tank, then sat calmly in front of the camera, still shaken.
The way he looked at the streamer at that moment.
It clearly reveals a shift from disbelief to complete conviction.
Gone is the arrogance and haughtiness of before!
Zi Feiyu clasped her hands together, making a "please" gesture towards the camera:
"Host, Brother Kirby, I was wrong just now, I really know I was wrong! Please forgive me and tell me what went wrong! I'll definitely send you a gift to make up for it!"
While tidying up, Zifeiyu thought about many things.
They also completed a shift in mindset.
From the initial "showing off, being pretentious, arrogant, resentful, and contemptuous" to the current "feeling uncomfortable, regretful, fearful, humble, and pleading"!
"Well, at least you admit your mistake and are willing to swallow your pride and beg me, which actually makes me admire you a little... although I was really annoyed when you were yelling just now."
Ye Yinchuan also had to speak his mind.
It's clear that Zifeiyu's humble attitude indicates he was genuinely frightened.
It was also because of the goldfish that I realized the seriousness of the consequences.
After all, what if someone isn't home, and such a tank explosion happens—
As a Pokémon that needs water to survive, Goldeen is extremely dangerous.
If not detected in time, they may even die from dehydration!
"Since you've asked so sincerely, I'll put aside past grievances and tell you..."
"Your problem is that you've overlooked the fact that goldfish need flowing water!"
Back to the treasure-hunting spirit! We've had four rounds of recommendations in the last two days, and it's been hard to increase favorites and new subscriptions. Until the next round of recommendations, it all depends on your continued reading and subscriptions! Still the same three-in-one approach, 12,000 words a day, updating like crazy! If there's anything you don't like, don't hold it in, tell me and I'll fix it right away!
(End of this chapter)