69novels Chapter 375 Connecting with an Old Friend! Cancer Growlithe? God-Level Card
Chapter 375 Connecting with an Old Friend! Cancer Growlithe? God-Level Card
Chapter 375 Connecting with an Old Friend! Cancer-Stricken Growlithe? God-Level Growlithe! The Legendary Trait That Shocked the Streamer!
Wow, the cost of an Alolan Exeggutor is incredibly high!
[Yes, you need both the Sun Stone and the Leaf Stone, and even then, success isn't guaranteed. Besides the big shots, who can afford to play this game?]
[The streamer has that Crystal Sunstone and the Sun Rock, he's so convenient...]
The audience discussed the method for evolving Exeggutor into Alola, while Ye Yinchuan smiled slightly.
That's right, just like the comments said, with the Crystal Sun Stone, he essentially has an unlimited supply of Sun Stones, giving him a huge advantage when creating Pokémon like Exeggutor!
"I'm telling you this to remind you that it's human nature to want a rare Pokémon, but we're all adults, so you need to consider the costs and risks. I'm just sharing this here, so don't be foolish and think you're guaranteed to succeed, or have a gambler's mentality and invest your entire fortune..."
As is customary, Ye Yinchuan did not forget to emphasize the disclaimer.
As public figures, we must always be careful with our words and actions, because a casual remark you make may have a significant impact on others.
[To translate, the streamer means that you can't handle this dragon-attribute Exeggutor, so let him have it.]
Haha, surely no one actually wants to try it out, right?
Ye Yinchuan then continued by introducing the dragon-attribute Exeggutor:
"The Alolan Exeggutor, having awakened the power of dragons, has no hands and is not adept at claws or teeth. They use their heads as weapons, swinging their necks like whips..."
Alolan Exeggutor has an exceptionally strong body and a very hard head. As mentioned before, its height is considerable; a mature Alolan Exeggutor can easily reach ten meters in height, and its weight can approach one ton. Such a massive physique...
Compared to some underdeveloped Snorlax, it surpasses them all; it can be considered a behemoth!
[Looks like a skinny bamboo pole, but weighs in tons?]
[Upstairs, do you even know what ten meters means? And don't you understand the principle that being tall makes you look slimmer?]
[I can't take it anymore... Just imagining this thing is so abstract, and the attack method is too...]
[It mainly features a lot of exeggutor tree heads, which look rather silly...]
"That's how it is with Pokémon. Remember when I said that you can't judge a book by its cover in the Pokémon world? Take Altaria, for example. Just by looking at its appearance, it's totally a Flying-type at best... Who would have thought it's a Dragon-type...?"
Ye Yinchuan actually wanted to say that if this thing could evolve and gain fairy attributes, it would be even more abstract!
[That's true... Charizard isn't even a Dragon-type, so who can you complain to?]
[Seriously, I don't believe it. Gyarados isn't a Dragon-type, so why the hell does Exeggutor have that attribute?!]
[Kangaroos doesn't seem to be a dragon... It seems like all dragons with "dragon" in their name are fake dragons?]
Seeing the comments on the screen, Ye Yinchuan said that such comments would not be out of place even in the world before he transmigrated.
"The duckbill dragon is not a dragon."
Ye Yinchuan couldn't help but chime in.
[Host, do you think you're funny?]
Comments and criticisms in the live chat.
Ye Yinchuan thought to himself, if it weren't for the fact that everyone was unfamiliar with pterosaurs, he would have liked to say, "Pterosaurs aren't even dragons..."
Theoretically speaking, creatures like Gyarados and Charizard can master some Dragon-type moves, which means they have the potential to be Dragon-type.
Ye Yinchuan had also looked into this, specifically the methods for testing Pokémon attributes in this world…
The type of a Pokémon refers to its elemental affinity, and the elemental affinity that accounts for the largest proportion is generally considered its type.
Dual-type Pokémon often have an equal affinity between the two types, or in other words, within the same species, some tend to favor one type while others favor the other. This indicates that the Pokémon's species is inherently dual-type, but individual Pokémon may have different inclinations...
Pokémon like Charizard and Gyarados, with very few individuals, can master Dragon-type moves, but they don't have the Dragon type affinity, so they can't really be considered Dragon-type Pokémon...
This point is actually explained on the Pokémon Association's official website; the attributes of Pokémon are not arbitrarily determined.
Initially, many people mistakenly believed that Charizard and Gyarados were Dragon-type, or should have been classified as such, but rigorous data analysis has established their current classification...
As for Charizard's Mega Evolution, that's another story.
Ye Yinchuan chose to leave the details about the Alolan Exeggutor to a minimum, since he was going to build an Alolan Exeggutor in the future, and if he told everything now, wouldn't he be embarrassed later?
It's important to maintain a sense of mystery in front of the audience, especially since a lot of information has been provided in a short time, so we need to give the audience some space to process it.
"Streamer, I concede defeat."
The person connecting with Ye Yinchuan already knew he was a very capable anchor, but after this live stream and meeting him in person, they were even more convinced and sincerely impressed.
"Challenging you was an act of arrogance on my part."
I almost forgot about the competition if you hadn't mentioned it...
[A competition? What kind of competition is this? Isn't it just a one-man talk show by the anchor?]
[If you don't say anything, I'll think you're just a background image.]
Seeing the sarcastic remarks made about the live streamer in the comments section, Ye Yinchuan couldn't help but chuckle. Netizens' mouths are always laced with venom.
[Don't forget the punishment: hand over your Pokémon to the streamer... Oh, but that's not really a punishment; it's an opportunity for you.]
[Yeah, if the streamer helps raise them for a couple of days, wouldn't that solve all the problems? Could the streamer learn from Pang Hong and just use a simple "send it here" to practically solve our Pokémon problems?]
[The streamer isn't someone Pang Hong can easily exploit. If the issue can be resolved online, why bother with all that trouble?]
"Hmm... If there are any problems that can't be solved online, we can indeed transport the live Pokémon over. If the conditions are met, I can cover the round-trip costs, which can be considered a fan benefit."
As a top livestreamer, Ye Yinchuan's fame and income have soared, but he has never forgotten to give back to his fans.
Good, very good! Too many people have forgotten their roots these days; the most basic things are what's truly precious!
The streamer has so many fans, the chance of bumping into them is like winning the lottery... I'm not going to think about it, I'll leave my luck to the lottery.
"Alright, we can talk about Pokémon privately later. I need to continue connecting with the others."
"No problem, host."
The person connecting became reserved, because, as the comments said, it was ostensibly a punishment, but in reality, it was a reward...
For example, right now, his fan base is growing at an unprecedented rate; it remains to be seen how much of that growth he can capitalize on.
As for Ye Yinchuan, this is not a loss at all; his fame will only grow.
Moreover, Ye Yinchuan was very clear about one thing: as a mere leader, there might be countless people who wanted to bring him down, but as a leader who could support countless people, countless people would want him to stay popular forever!
@Hope: [Host, can you help me? Please save my Growlithe! Its cancer wasn't cured after surgery, it's spread... This is its second surgery, and I can't take any more... If you can save it, I'll do anything for you for the rest of my life!]
Looking at the comments, Ye Yinchuan's expression shifted. The combination of Growlithe and cancer reminded him of an old friend, or rather... a pair of partners he had once encountered...
Rainy night, Growlithe, food delivery driver!
Ye Yinchuan recalled the kiln-roasted chicken he shared with his Munchlax when he earned his first pot of gold...
Looking back now, it's only been a few months. Munchlax has evolved into Snorlax, a formidable force capable of standing on its own, and he has risen from an unknown streamer to a top figure in the Pokémon streaming world...
Such a change is nothing short of earth-shattering.
Immediately afterwards, Ye Yinchuan thought of his second encounter with the deliveryman. At that time, Growlithe's tumor had just been removed, and he felt somewhat guilty, but he still told the deliveryman the cruel truth and gave him a tip...
After that, they never met or had any contact with each other again.
But the other party should know that he/she knows his/her identity as a streamer, and even knows where he/she lives. If he/she really has such a need, why not just come to his/her door?
Regardless of the reason, Ye Yinchuan's vague feelings led him to choose to make the connection. When the connection screen showed a face that was somewhat familiar but obviously much more haggard, it was revealed that he was not.
"It really is him!"
Having met twice, even if I can't remember the details of her facial features, I can still immediately recognize her face when I see it.
"Host, I've been waiting in your live stream for ages, you finally saw me."
The person on the other end of the line spoke, their eyes revealing confusion and exhaustion.
"You're that guy, right? We've met twice, and you have a Growlithe... If you think I can help you, why didn't you just come to me?"
Ye Yinchuan couldn't help but ask. Seeing the person on the other end of the line like this, he was thinking more about that poor Growlithe dog, who had undergone two tumor surgeries but had not recovered... It was as if it had suffered and endured pain for nothing, but had not changed anything.
"I don't want to bother you by coming to your house for personal reasons... So besides delivering food to earn money, I usually stay in your live stream room. I've watched many of your live streams, and I'm sure that if anyone can help me, it's you, and I believe you will see me."
Wait a minute, this is a lot of information. The anchor knows the person he's connecting with? He even knows the anchor's address?
[Is he a delivery driver? He's quite handsome... Where's Growlithe?]
Sigh, I'm also a cancer patient. The treatment is so painful. Sometimes I really don't know where the hope is. I've spent so much money, but it still doesn't cure me!
【Wait... what's wrong with this guy? If he thinks the streamer can help him, he should just come to their place. Why is he worrying about bothering them at a time like this?】
The comments section was filled with all sorts of opinions.
Among the misunderstandings was the delivery driver's approach. Why couldn't he be more decisive when his Pokémon was suffering and there was someone who could potentially solve the problem?
Ye Yinchuan's first reaction was similar.
But he immediately thought that this delivery guy might be a very law-abiding and honest person.
In someone else's world, you shouldn't bother or force them to do things for your own selfish desires.
Moreover, when delivering food, one inevitably encounters all sorts of people, some of whom have very bad tempers. If not handled properly, one might face scolding or complaints.
Moreover, if the other party really takes it for granted that he should come to his door and ask him to treat his Pokémon, he might indeed feel disgusted.
"Okay, since you trust me, I'll do my best. Let's see how Growlithe is doing first. After all, I'm not a doctor, and even doctors can be helpless when it comes to cancer. I hope you understand that."
Ye Yinchuan didn't say much, but simply pushed the pace forward.
"I understand, I understand... And the doctor said that even if I have surgery, the cancer cells are very stubborn and may not be completely removed. He even suggested that I give up. I have no other choice."
As they spoke, the person on the other end of the line turned the camera to a cozy Pokémon home, where a Growlithe lay panting, its tongue lolling out, barely alive, skin and bones. Perhaps due to its lack of vitality, its fur had lost its luster and it was completely devoid of its former energy...
"It didn't even have a chance to grow up before it was ravaged by illness and turned into this state. I... I didn't take good care of it..."
The person on the other end of the line felt very guilty; it was clear he truly loved Growlithe.
[It's truly heartbreaking to hear and tearful to see... I'm willing to donate fifty yuan, just to do my small part!]
[In this situation, there's nothing the streamer can do, right? Do you really think the streamer is Squirtle in a wishing well?]
[This is the first time I've seen such a haggard Growlithe... But even though Growlithes are bred in captivity now, they used to be exclusively for the nobility. Can delivery drivers afford to keep one now?]
[Could it have been a sick dog to begin with, which is why he found it? I'm just speculating, nothing more...]
"This isn't your fault..."
Ye Yinchuan could only comfort the person on the other end of the line, while focusing his attention on the Growlithe to see if he could find any clues to break the deadlock.
However, the next moment, he was suddenly startled, and he clearly saw something extraordinary on the Growlithe's panel.
"This is... I don't think I had this trait before!"
Ye Yinchuan stared intently at the Growlithe's interface, his expression slightly out of control. At the same time, he realized what was happening and revealed a look of joy:
"Perhaps, this child can be saved!"
On Growlithe's panel—
[Trait: Protection from Plague]
This Growlithe possesses a unique, hidden power inherited from ancient times. This power can only awaken when it is in perfect harmony with its owner and the two love each other to a certain degree...
It can smell the scent of disease emanating from its trusted master, and through daily contact, it can transfer the disease to itself... It can consume its own fire energy to burn away the disease's components, even cancer, but this requires a large amount of energy. When the energy supply is insufficient, it cannot resist the disease's attack...
"The flames of plague?"
After seeing the effects of this trait clearly and pondering it carefully, it would be impossible for Ye Yinchuan not to be excited.
In some ways, this is practically a god-like trait!
"That's pretty impressive, Growlithe has this kind of ability... If that's the case, then it really does deserve the title of Legendary Pokémon!"
Ye Yinchuan suddenly remembered that Growlithe's evolved form, Arcanine, was a legendary Pokémon, and there were also rumors that it fought alongside a certain general and governed the country.
In ancient times, people were prone to illness, and without good health, it was difficult to wage wars and govern a country effectively...
Could it be that the Arcanine, possessing the same trait, helped that general overcome his illness, thus granting him unparalleled health and laying the foundation for his career?
Although it's a bit far-fetched, in this Pokémon world full of possibilities...
You know what, it actually makes sense!
(End of this chapter)