Live treasure appraisal: You are such an elf!

Chapter 425 A Pokémon with a swim ring around its neck! Nafi's gift "Ocean Scale" can be used like this?

Ye Yinchuan didn't offer any words of comfort, but simply stayed silently by Xilu's side, as did the Pokémon around them.

Especially Silva's Seadra and Lapras, who empathize with their trainers, their eyes filled with sorrow. These Pokémon, who spend every day with their trainers, are the best partners for comfort and companionship.

The effects of "mind swapping" are even more outstanding.

"Manaphy, your father sacrificed himself to protect the ocean and Pokémon, right?"

After a long while, Xi Lu raised her head again, her eyes resolute.

"Our contract is in effect. I will help you retrieve the 'Temple of Water' and be crowned the 'King of the Vast Sea.' In exchange, you must promise me that one day you will join me in avenging my father's death against the evil organization and destroy them!"

Xi Lu's eyes seemed to pierce through the ocean, calm yet filled with unwavering determination.

“I understand, Miss Sylu, the evil organization threatening the ocean isn’t just your enemy. But right now, I’m a little tired…”

Manaphy finally got the answer it wanted. Its eyelids felt as heavy as lead, and it slowly closed them, eventually falling asleep peacefully in Shilu's arms.

Maintaining the "mind exchange" consumed a lot of its energy, and Manaphy, which had not yet fully matured, had reached its limit.

"Thank you, Manaphy."

Xilu hugged Manafi tightly; to her now, Manafi was like a symbol of her father.

"You plan to go on a pilgrimage with Manaphy to find the Temple of the Sea... This path is too arduous for a young girl."

Ye Yinchuan saw Xi Lu's determination and was filled with admiration.

“Protecting the ocean and Pokémon is what my father has always been doing. Perhaps it is the mission of being a descendant of the Water People. The gears of fate began to turn more than a decade ago, or even earlier…”

Silu gazed at the sea and the Pokémon around her. The sea breeze ruffled her golden hair, making her beautiful and charming. As Manaphy fell asleep, the golden lines on her face gradually faded away.

"Before that, I plan to go home and to the dojo to settle things and tell my mother about my father. My mother doesn't have much time left, and I want to be with her in her final days so that I can have no more worries..."

I plan to entrust the gym to Seth as its manager. If she encounters any difficulties, Mr. Kirby, I hope you can look after her.

Hearing Xilu's words, Ye Yinchuan felt a strange sense of entrusting his affairs after death. However, once he embarked on the pilgrimage with Manaphy to find the Temple of the Sea, he didn't know when he would return. If he encountered danger, he might not return. So, it wasn't a bad idea.

"Okay, you and Seth are both destined to be with me, I will take care of you."

Ye Yinchuan made a promise.

Sillu is the Gym Leader of Crystal City, one of the strongest Trainers he has ever encountered, and has even become Manaphy's Contractor. If he truly completes his return pilgrimage and is crowned "King of the Ocean," then Sillu's status will only become more terrifying...

Don't forget, in the movie, after Ash and his friends helped Manaphy, they gained special powers, even being able to fly on the sea and have their bodies protected by energy, allowing them to go toe-to-toe with steel ships, like Super Saiyans. Perhaps... Shire will also be able to gain the same great power!
Such a person is worth befriending.

Just when everyone thought it was all over, the sleeping Manaphy opened its eyes with some difficulty, reached out and grabbed at its golden markings, and actually grabbed a round golden scale from them. However, one of the circles on its markings was missing, which should be temporary and would take time to recover.

"Manaphy has scales? What kind of body structure is that?"

Ye Yinchuan clicked his tongue in amazement; this Pokémon world always managed to surprise him.

Even more surprisingly, Manaphy, holding the round scale, stretched out his hand, pointing it directly at Ye Yinchuan.

“Mr. Kabi, this is a gift from Manaphy to express our gratitude for your help.”

Silu and Manaphy have formed a contract, which allows them to communicate with each other even without activating "mind exchange".

"How can this be so embarrassing..."

Ye Yinchuan wore a smile and spoke with the reserved manner typical of the Chinese, but his hand was already outstretched in front of Xi Lu.

Xi Lu's lips twitched twice as she placed the scale in Ye Yinchuan's palm.

“Mr. Kirby, please don’t refuse. Once the Scale of the Ocean is removed, it cannot be easily retrieved. This is Manaphy’s heartfelt wish.”

"There's really no other way."

Ye Yinchuan grinned as he looked at the golden round scale in his hand. Although it was entirely golden, it had a sea-blue luster, the gold and blue complementing each other, making it look very luxurious. Holding it in his palm gave him a cool feeling, just like touching Manaphy.

"Is this thing called the Scales of the Ocean?"

"Yes, possessing the Ocean Scale signifies gaining Manaphy's approval, making it easier to attract and befriend Pokémon from the ocean. The energy released from the Ocean Scale can accelerate the growth of nearby Water-type Pokémon... Moreover, the energy within the Ocean Scale can resonate with the holder's mental power, creating a small-scale 'mind exchange.' In other words, Mr. Snorlax was able to communicate with Pokémon like he just did in a short time..."

Upon hearing this, Ye Yinchuan was overjoyed.

This function is so powerful, it's no less than the blessing of a divine beast, or rather, the blessing of Manaphy, given to me in the form of an object.

"If it's your Water-type Pokémon, you can directly hold the Ocean Scale, which will increase its Water-type affinity and the power of Water-type moves. As long as this Pokémon is near you, you can still enjoy the effects of holding the Ocean Scale."

Xi Lu was like an emotionless explanation machine, telling Ye Yinchuan about the effects and usage of the Ocean Scales in great detail.

Ye Yinchuan's joy made his scalp tingle.

This is absolutely top-notch!

It's not just a blessing, but also a portable item that can enhance a Pokémon's strength. This gain has exceeded his expectations. Although he failed to capture Manaphy, for an "outsider" like him, it's a complete victory!

"Then I really have to thank Manaphy properly. As expected of the prince of the sea, he is so generous and kind!"

Ye Yinchuan's bright smile was absolutely genuine; even without "soul swapping," one could be certain of it.

[The streamer's true colors...]

[Wait, the streamer got something good again? First it was the Ho-Oh token, and now it's a Manaphy token, right?]

[What exactly is this Manaphy? It's so powerful, is it some kind of sea god?]

The viewers in the live stream were discussing it heatedly, and many were indignant about Ye Yinchuan finding another treasure.

"Perhaps Manaphy can truly be called the sea god among Pokémon, but only if it can be crowned the 'King of the Ocean,' otherwise it's far from it..."

So here's the question: In mythology, wasn't the ocean created by Kyogre?

[Kyogre? Did you ask Lugia for permission...? In our land, Lugia is the sea god; you have to worship Lugia before setting sail!]

"This... Lugia is more of a god of ocean currents than a sea god, representing the weather at sea, corresponding to Ho-Oh. In some places, people worship it in the hope that it will protect those who go to sea and bring them good weather!"

Ye Yinchuan explained briefly, "As for Kyogre, it created the ocean, but it doesn't necessarily rule it... or rather, the Manaphy tribe and Kyogre may have some unknown relationship!"

I will briefly share my understanding of these mythical beasts.

[Host, you're not going to have to deal with Lugia and Kyogre again in the future, are you?]

[Wow... a mythical beast streamer? This track is so niche!]

"if it is possible."

Ye Yinchuan gave a brief response.

Afterwards, watching Sylvanas leave with Manaphy, the Phiona lingered and waited in the nearby sea.

The surrounding marine Pokémon have all been summoned by Manaphy, which is tantamount to giving them a heads-up that no more ferocious predators will attack these Phionos, including humans, otherwise they would be making enemies of all the Pokémon in this area...

This is the power of Manaphy.

The future "King of the Ocean," capable of ruling the entire ocean, even before fully maturing, can easily command the ocean Pokémon in this region.

Before the marine Pokémon had dispersed, Ye Yinchuan planned to properly identify and showcase those Pokémon that are not usually seen by the audience.

"If we find a rare one, we'll capture it and give it to a lucky viewer in a raffle."

Ye Yinchuan hadn't forgotten that he hadn't given the audience any treats for a long time.

User "洪氏兴荣" has sent you a gift: 20 Master Balls!

[Gift message: Hey streamer, can you find one for me too? Please!]

Seeing this gift that suddenly popped up, and the Master Ball that kept bouncing on the screen.

Ye Yinchuan's expression shifted slightly. This "Hong Shi Xing Rong" was clearly the young master of the Hong Group. Hong Xing, ah, he had promised his father to help him get a Pokémon with potential, but he hadn't had a chance to fulfill his promise yet...

The other party is using this method to remind themselves!

"Our live stream doesn't just help you catch Pokémon by sending gifts, otherwise everything would be chaotic. After all, there are too many rich people here. But don't worry, the streamer will definitely do what he says. If he says he'll give fans a treat, he will." Ye Yinchuan replied tactfully.

[Wow, when did the streamer become so principled?]

[That seems reasonable. To be honest, the streamer has never received money to help catch Pokémon!]

[Yes... he has always helped with authentication or provided online guidance.]

Hong Xing, who was watching the live broadcast, immediately understood Ye Yinchuan's response.

He had previously followed Ye Yinchuan's lead because he hadn't figured things out, but that didn't mean he was stupid. Now, he naturally understood what Ye Yinchuan meant.

"Young Master, this Kirby appraisal is impressive, but it's been taking too long. If all else fails, we can get one of the starter Pokémon ourselves and raise it for now. Our company has plenty of money; we don't need one more."

The younger brother standing next to him shook his head upon seeing this.

"What do you know?"

Hong Xing strongly defended him, saying, "The Pokémon Mr. Ye chose will definitely not disappoint, and they also have special significance. My energy is limited, so I'll focus on raising the Pokémon he found for me first!"

The younger brother was speechless, but couldn't help but mutter to himself, "Young master, you didn't say that before. Ever since you came back from that tourist park, you've been like a different person... Did that Kirby appraiser drug you?"

"Let's get two, one as a fan perk, and the other to win over that young master."

Ye Yinchuan knew it was time to keep his promise.

His gaze swept around and soon he noticed a Pokémon.

The criteria for choosing a Water-type Pokémon are quite clear: it must have a certain level of ability to move around on land.

Therefore, Pokémon that can basically only move in water are simply ignored.

This Pokémon has an orange body, with only its eyebrows, face, belly, and tail being beige. It looks like a weasel, with two black stripes below each eye that resemble whiskers. It has floaters around its neck that look like swimming rings, providing buoyancy in the water, and blue fins on its arms that help it swim quickly.

Its tail is also quite distinctive; it is forked and the forks are quite pronounced, making it look like it has two tails.

"See that weasel with the swimming ring?"

Ye Yinchuan directly stated the Pokémon's name and symbolically asked the audience, "Do you like it?"

Wow, the swim ring weasel is so cute!

I heard this Pokémon is perfect for being a lifeguard?

Ye Yinchuan observed the ferret and then had Milotic approach it. When Milotic saw Ye Yinchuan approaching, it showed a friendly expression, and its tail spun like a propeller, as if to welcome him.

"Is it because of the effect of the Ocean Scales? Or is it because our minds were just swapped?"

Ye Yinchuan's gaze fell on the swimming ring weasel. He activated his "Discerning Eye for Treasures" and easily read its data panel—

【Sea Weasel Pokémon: Swim Ring Weasel】

[Level: 19]

[Attribute: Water]

[Gender: Male]

[Racial stats: C-rank (330)]

Individual Value: Grade B (122)

[Feature: Travel freely]

[Personality: Brave]

[Skills: Tackle, Cry, Soak, Quick Attack, Water Gun, Agility (Egg Move)]

【Status: Friendly】

[Evolution Path: Swimming Ring Weasel - Snorkeling Weasel]

[Trait: None]

Looking at the stats of this swim ring weasel, Ye Yinchuan nodded. It was still pretty good. The level was slightly higher than expected, at level 19, but it wasn't unacceptable.

The best thing about it is the Egg Move "Agility," which gives this Swimsuit Pokémon excellent mobility on the ground, a huge advantage for a Water-type Pokémon.

If it were to operate on water, its mobility would be a nightmare for the enemy.

"Yes, a male swim ring weasel, around level 19. It has a friendly and unafraid personality, and probably has the 'Agility' egg move."

[This streamer is amazing! They figured out his gender, level, personality, and even his egg-shaped moves at a glance!]

"It's easy to tell the sex of a ferret. Look at its back. Males usually have two spots, while females have one. As for the sex, there's not much to say; it's all about practice."

As for personality, someone as skilled at judging as me can tell after just a little interaction...

If all else fails, try touching them. If they let you touch them, it means they have a good personality, most likely brave and frank. If they don't let you touch them, they might be timid, shy, or cautious. But if they bite off a piece of flesh, then they're basically impatient or have a rather bad personality.

[The streamer is being mischievous again!]

"The main way to identify 'High Speed ​​Shift' is to observe whether there is a faint pink or purple tinge in the pupils of the swim ring weasel. Swim ring weasels that haven't mastered 'High Speed ​​Shift' have pure black pupils, but once they show psychic potential, their appearance will change... Of course, it's usually manifested in the pupils, but it can appear in other locations; there are variations."

After Ye Yinchuan's explanation, the audience was completely convinced.

He wasn't just making things up; he had used his influence points to obtain some information through the True Knowledge Compendium.

Just then, the phone rang—

"Hey, Brother Jie? What's up?"

"The Pokémon Center just dispatched combat troops to surround and arrest the trainer suspected of being the Dark Ho-Oh user... They were about to succeed, but suddenly a large number of marine Pokémon appeared around them, allowing that guy to escape!"

Upon hearing this, Ye Yinchuan paused for a moment and said:

"There's nothing we can do about it, it's just a matter of luck. Thank you for your hard work!"

Next, Ye Yinchuan tried to capture the swim ring weasel. He used the same old method: food and petting. Since the other Pokémon was very friendly, he didn't need to fight. He simply stated his purpose and observed the Pokémon's attitude and intentions.

Because of the recent "mind swap," some effects remained, making it easy for even wild Pokémon to understand Ye Yinchuan's meaning.

But to everyone's surprise, the weasel with the swimming ring was adamant. After eating the food Ye Yinchuan fed it, it broke free from its embrace on its own. Judging from its inner thoughts, it was clearly—

If you wanted me to be your Pokémon, I would gladly follow you. But you intend to hand me over to someone else, so I cannot give up the freedom of this ocean...

[The streamer failed to capture the streamer? Haha!]

Even such an amazing trainer has his moments of defeat; I feel a sense of balance now!

Looking at the comments, Ye Yinchuan was also helpless. There is a big difference between directly capturing a Pokémon and giving it to someone else and giving away a Pokémon egg.

The former requires considering the Pokémon's wishes; otherwise, it would be coercion.

The latter is much easier to handle; the moment a Pokémon hatches, it will feel a sense of closeness to the person it sees.

"Don't worry, I have another way."

Ye Yinchuan held the Scale of the Ocean in his hand and showed it to the audience, "I'll use this. I don't need to search for it or force anyone. I'll just collect them directly and see if any Pokémon are willing to take the bait!"

As he spoke, Ye Yinchuan focused his attention, feeling as if he and the Azure Scale in his hand were connected...

A small-scale "mind swap" then activated, and his thoughts were transmitted outward—

"Hey friends! I need two excellent Pokémon right now, the younger the better. Not to follow me, but to find suitable human partners for you. Anyone want to leave here and see the world? I promise you won't be treated badly! If you have Pokémon at home, or if they've just laid an egg, you can send them over! Oh, and the requirement is that they can move around on land!"

One by one, the Pokémon gathered towards Ye Yinchuan after receiving the signal.

The viewers in the live stream were completely dumbfounded—this actually works?

Ye Yinchuan was essentially putting what he had just learned to use, and he also took the opportunity to test the effects of the Ocean Scales...

This is really useful! It's not just for battles where you can connect with your Pokémon, but you can also use it in situations like this!
(End of this chapter)