Live treasure appraisal: You are such an elf!

Chapter 434 The evolved form of the Stone Crab, the Rock Palace Crab? Its defense has been broken? Held item: "Stone within a Stone"!
[Hey streamer, what's this rock crab doing? Why is it stuck in front of a rock and not moving?]

"The rock crab will constantly search for rocks it likes and then transform them into houses it can live in. It has its eye on this rock and is thinking about how to do it."

Ye Yinchuan answered questions from the live chat while adjusting the camera angle.
"Perfect timing, you can see how the rock crab builds its own house from rocks."

After observing its surroundings and confirming that there was no danger, the rock crab began to work on the rock in front of it.

As it approached the stone, it sprayed a liquid from its mouth. This liquid clearly had some special effect; the area of ​​the stone that was sprayed with it actually began to soften...

Immediately afterwards, the rock crab stretched out its claw-like limbs and gently dug into the rock. The originally hard rock was pierced into a hole, just like a pudding, and the dug-out part was thrown aside like mud.

Before long, a deep hole was dug out of the rock, and at that moment, the stone crab crawled out from its original hard rock shell...

And her previously obscured appearance was now fully revealed to the viewers in the live stream.

[Oh dear, it used to look a lot like a crab, but now that I see it, it really is an insect, like a scorpion!]

[The streamer wasn't lying, this Dweller really is a Rock Bug Pokémon!]

The exposed body of the rock crab no longer resembled that of a crab, but it had a pointed tail, and its overall body shape perfectly matched that of an insect...

This orange-red color, as well as the claw-like feet, are remarkably similar to those of Paras.

"Could it be that Paras and the Stone Crab are related in some way?"

Ye Yinchuan couldn't help but think, "Of course it's possible. It's normal for insect Pokémon of this type to have similar forms."

[By the way, what kind of powerful technique is this rock crab's saliva that can soften rocks? Is it highly corrosive? What would happen if a person came into contact with it?]

"It's not a move, it's just ordinary bodily fluid, a natural ability of Dredgill. It's very effective against rocks... If it touches human skin, it might cause an allergic reaction, but it's not corrosive or poisonous... After all, although Dredgill is a Bug-type Pokémon, it doesn't carry any toxins and doesn't have any potential for the Poison type."

[That's interesting. So I have to ask, can Dweller's saliva be effective against Rock-type Pokémon? What are its base stats? Is it a viable Pokémon for battle? Can it evolve?]

Ye Yinchuan patiently answered all the questions posed in the live chat.

"Kujuro is a Pokémon that excels at defense. Its base stats aren't high, just over 300, which is equivalent to an unevolved starter Pokémon. From a battle perspective, it's not very strong..."

"It can indeed suppress Rock-type Pokémon. Geodude, Rockruff, and Coalossal are all very afraid of it and will avoid it whenever they see it... The bodies of Rock-type Pokémon are basically made of rock."

"Kelpie can evolve into a Pokémon called Crabtree. Its base stats will increase significantly, approaching 500, and its effectiveness against Rock-type Pokémon will be even greater..."

Because not only will its bodily fluids become more potent, but its hard pincers will also become incredibly formidable after evolution… At roughly the same level, the Rock-Heated Crab's pincers can easily shatter the hard armor of a Rhyhorn and a Drillhorn!

Wow, that's amazing!

If it could evolve, it would be perfect as a battling Pokémon, especially against Rock-type Noble Phantasms!

[This thing spits up saliva, then pokes around wildly with its pincers—which Rock-type Pokémon could withstand that?]

[Wait a minute, wasn't Sableye's mother injured by the Rock-Headed Dweller that evolved from Dweller?]

"This one……"

Watching the comments section filled with imaginative thoughts, Ye Yinchuan's mind was also in turmoil.

This Rock-type Crab, despite being a Rock-type Pokémon, is truly the bane of Rock-type Pokémon!
In addition, Crabtree has sharp pincers that can inflict slashing damage, and it can also use the move "Stealth Rock". Theoretically, the injuries on Sableye's mother could very well have been caused by this Pokémon.

"Possibly, but not certain."

Ye Yinchuan made a pointless, official statement.

"By the way, for a Kelpie to evolve into a Crabtree, the required level is quite high, at least level 30 or above, and there may be some other conditions... So, my fans, if you want to raise this kind of Pokémon, I don't recommend it as your first Pokémon, especially if you're aiming to become a professional trainer, because the initial training period will be very difficult."

He offered a kind reminder.

This rock crab, using its saliva and sharp claws, has turned the rock in front of it into its new home and crawled inside, thus completing the move.

The stone crab looked back at its old house, and without hesitation spat out a large amount of saliva, then used its pincers to cut it apart and completely dissolve it...

The stone crab turned its head and swaggered away.

However, Ye Yinchuan, with his astonishing eyesight, immediately noticed—

Inside the stone that should have been completely dissolved, there was something left behind, some of it even shimmering...

"Could it be... that it's been shipped? But what could be hidden inside a Dwelling Crab's stone shell? An evolution stone?"

With a sense of doubt, Ye Yinchuan approached the pile of mud and took out some shiny things from it.

"Is this a rock? A rock that wasn't melted by the saliva of the stone crab?"

Ye Yinchuan was surprised.

His gaze lingered on it carefully, confirming that it was indeed a stone, but its surface was surrounded by a layer of rock-type spirit energy…

Ye Yinchuan remembered something, glanced through the documents briefly, and immediately drew a conclusion:

“Family, this is something I’m carrying! Looks like I’m pretty lucky. I just picked up something by the roadside... That stone crab probably doesn’t even realize it’s carrying something so special!”

[I'm impressed, streamer! While others encounter ghosts after walking too many dark roads, you seem to find treasure every time you wander the wilderness!]

[What exactly is it? It looks like a rock, but why isn't it melted by the saliva of the stone crab?]

Ye Yinchuan took out a cloth, wiped all the liquid off, and then showed it to the audience.

This is a smooth, grayish-silver stone that appears round, but is actually a polyhedron with many facets.

With the flowing, ethereal energy shimmering on its surface, it certainly doesn't look like an ordinary thing.

According to the Pokémon Association, this is a special stone that most likely appears randomly within rocks, accidentally gathering a large amount of Pokémon energy, and possessing extremely high density and texture... The Association calls it "Stone in a Stone," while some simply refer to it as "Hard Stone."

The knowledge Ye Yinchuan shared was not his exclusive possession, but rather a summary and compilation by other trainers and researchers in this world.
"The 'Stone Within a Stone' can merge into other rocks, including Rock-type Pokémon. As a held item, it can be directly absorbed by Rock-type Pokémon and stored within their bodies..."

"Pokémon carrying a 'Stone Within a Stone' will have their Rock-type affinity increased, and the power and effect of their Rock-type moves will also be enhanced... It is said that a 'Stone Within a Stone' will never crack, and there is virtually no way to destroy it!"

[Are you kidding me? Is there any stone in this world that won't crack?]

But you know what, at least it can withstand the drooling of the stone crabs; it's something special.

Just as Ye Yinchuan was about to put away the "Stone Within a Stone" and consider which Rock-type Pokémon he would give it to...

A figure slowly emerged from the passage ahead, uttering a deep sound. Its footsteps caused the ground to tremble slightly…

This is obviously a big guy.

In the eyes of Ye Yinchuan and the audience, a Pokémon carrying a huge square stone on its back, with crab-like eyes, its pincers gleaming coldly, and a somewhat frightening expression, was approaching...

His eyes were fixed on the "stone within a stone" in Ye Yinchuan's hand!
"This guy is clearly eyeing what I have and wants to snatch it directly... And this intense hostility, is he planning to kill me?" Ye Yinchuan sighed as he looked at the aggressive tendencies displayed by the Rock Palace Crab.

"Gah..."

At this moment, the mother crab with the captivating eyes next to her also cried out, meaning that this rock-dwelling crab had attacked her before...

"Gah!"

Little Soul-Eye, standing nearby, immediately exploded, looking like he was about to rush out and avenge his mother.

"Gah!"

Sableye's mother stopped little Sableye, then shook her head, meaning that what was harming it wasn't this Rock Palace Crab, but another creature, one that was much smaller...

The Rock-Headed Crab only showed aggression, but Sableye quickly ran away; its opponent was too clumsy to catch up...

"Gah..."

The little devil's previous energy was instantly dissipated, and his slightly resentful expression seemed to say, "Mommy, can you not breathe so heavily when you talk?"
However, the little bewitching eye quickly made sense of itself:

"quack!"

This means that even if no real harm is caused to the mother, anyone who tries to take something from this man is an enemy of Little Soul-Hooking Eyes!

"Roar!"

"Kengkeng!"

Kodora and the Twilight Rock Werewolf stepped forward almost simultaneously, ready to fight.

"Are you sure? You're Rock-type Pokémon. While it's not exactly a type disadvantage, Crabtree & Evelynn is a natural enemy of Rock-types. If you get hurt, it can be very serious!"

Faced with the approaching Druid of the Rock, Ye Yinchuan remained calm. He had plenty of ways to handle an enemy of this caliber. At this moment, he simply quickened his speech to remind his Pokémon.

In theory, Ye Yinchuan could resolve the current crisis by using "Heavenly Hands," but a Pokémon of such a suitable level is just right to serve as a "touchstone" for our combat strength.

While it's true that "Shadow of the Overlord" can maximize combat capabilities, a true master of combat is never confined to the training ground!
"Kadora, you should cover for Twilight more. After all, you're not just a Rock-type Pokémon; you're more Steel-type. Plus, you're a higher level, so Rock Devil is less of a threat to you."

"Kengkeng!"

Kodora spoke with great pride. He was once a little Karami, and now he could protect the younger generation as a senior. This was proof of his growth and also Ye Yinchuan's recognition of him.

The battle is about to break out.

The appearance of the Rock Palace Crab is very simple, or rather, it has a sense of déjà vu. Paraster is an insect carrying a mushroom, while the Rock Palace Crab is an insect carrying a huge rectangular rock, which, as the name suggests, looks like a palace.

The Rock Palace Crab's eyes, golden on the outside and black on the inside, can easily lock onto a target in the dim cave.

"Rock polishing"!
"Invisible Rock"!
"Split it open!"
"Chain Slash!"
"Sand-shoveling!"
"Rock Blast!"
Faced with the series of attacks from the Rock-House Crab, Kodora's fighting style is to directly withstand them and retaliate with moves such as "Headbutt" and "Iron Tail"...

The Dusk Mane Rock Wolf, on the other hand, employed the combat techniques of its Daytime form, making fleeting, almost imperceptible contact, retreating when the enemy advances and advancing when the enemy retreats...

What's most intriguing is its "invisibility crystal" property, which allows it to make its attack points invisible at any time, or even make its entire body "disappear" instantly. This makes it impossible for enemies to find the target or know where the attack came from...

[My goodness! This Dusk Form Lycanroc is practically an assassin who can stay invisible indefinitely, especially in this dark environment, who can see it?]

[Kadora's head-on fighting style is what makes a true man!]

As if responding to the comments.

After being hit by a rock from a Rock-Dwelling Crab, the Dusk Rock Wolf's eyes instantly turned blood red, unleashing attacks like "Double Payback" and "Tear Claw"...

With a burst of attacks, the Dusk Mane Lycanroc used the rock blade on its head to shatter the rock blocks on the Rock Palace Crab's body, causing the rocks to fall down with a clatter...

[Who said this is an assassin? This is clearly a warrior!]

No, it has both!

[Its agility is too high; the Rock-House Crab's saliva can't even reach the Dusk Mane Lycanroc... and even if it did, the Dusk Mane Lycanroc's body isn't entirely made of rock!]

The audience was all watching the spectacle.

Ye Yinchuan, however, was genuinely trying to understand the intricacies of the matter.

The Twilight Rock Lycanroc is only level 25, while this Rock-Heated Crab is level 35, a difference of 10 levels, which is quite significant...

Under normal circumstances, a single, casual attack from Crabtree-class can instantly defeat a level 25 opponent, not to mention its ability to counter Rock-types...

However, Ye Yinchuan's Twilight Mane Rock Wolfmane is an elite among elites, and its form is the rarest and most powerful evolved form. It can both dodge and fight, and it also has invisibility. How can we beat it?

Of course, it's extremely difficult for the Twilight Mane Lycanroc to completely defeat this Rock-Heated Crab by relying solely on its strength alone, given that it's currently at this level. The fact that it's managed to fight to this extent is also thanks to the presence of the formidable Kodora...

The outcome of the battle was, of course, without any suspense.

Or rather, the Dusk Rock Lycanroc had inadvertently grasped the essence of defeating the Rock-Heated Crab...

Why does the Crab King suddenly seem so weak? Is it trying to escape because it senses the streamer's Pokémon is too powerful?

The Iwadono Kani has clearly lost its earlier momentum, and now appears to be fighting while trying to retreat...

"The Crabtree is a Pokémon with a very strong sense of territory, and it will fight with its own kind for territory... However, once the rocks on its body are damaged, it will become very uneasy, and it will basically lose the battle."

What does this mean? Has your defense been broken?

[Okay, okay, what a strange Pokémon. So, if the rock on its body is destroyed during a battle, it loses?]

Ye Yinchuan nodded.

"Don't chase me."

He didn't intend to push the Kelpie too far; he just wanted to let his Pokémon test their strength and defeat it.

However, on its way back, the Crab King was suddenly attacked by a Pokémon!
Upon seeing the Pokémon, Ye Yinchuan's pupils shrank. How could such a Pokémon appear underground?

Sableye's mother immediately cried out, pointing at the Pokémon with a look of fear in her voice.

"Ka!"

Little Soul Hook immediately understood and entered battle mode.

Because the Pokémon that attacked the Rock-Dwelling Crab was the same Pokémon that had attacked its mother before!

(End of this chapter)