Live treasure appraisal: You are such an elf!

Chapter 462 Shadow Doll! A ghost Pokémon capable of absorbing negative energies such as jealousy, resentment, and sadness!

[It's somewhat similar to Celebrations, but there's probably no real connection, right? One's a grudge, the other's a time-related issue—they don't match at all!]

[Not necessarily. Pokémon is all about mystery and surprise... What if this is a variant of Celebi?]

"Then let me ask you, are these vengeful spirit dolls male or female? Why are their heads so pointed?"

After glancing at the comments, Ye Yinchuan instinctively wanted to laugh, but considering the girl's situation, he politely suppressed it, essentially forcibly withdrawing his laughter.

He tried to empathize with the person on the other end of the line and listened carefully to the girl's resentment.

In fact, sometimes the person who complains the most is the one who is easiest to bully and the most honest. It is because people will feel resentment or negative emotions when they are treated unfairly or unfortunately.

There's nothing shameful about it.

"You mean you were treated unfairly at school because of your scholarship? Have you investigated this thoroughly...?"

Don't misunderstand, I'm not doubting what happened to you. If there really is a problem, I might be able to use my connections to investigate and help you get the scholarship that's rightfully yours, making the person who shouldn't have it return it and receive the punishment they deserve.

Ye Yinchuan negotiated with the person on the other end of the line.

At this point, the person on the other end of the line appeared slightly calmer, but still somewhat skeptical:
"Really? But you're just a streamer..."

"Don't underestimate the power of a streamer. Sometimes a single sentence from a streamer can trigger a wave of public opinion... Besides, I'm not just a streamer, I'm also the envoy of the Phoenix King. Although it's a bit of a cross-domain thing, I still have some influence."

Ye Yinchuan got straight to the point.

【No, streamer, are you really going to get involved for her? You never used to meddle in these kinds of things!】

It's alright. Using my connections and influence to do some positive things isn't a bad thing!

"As for what you said about other families being harmonious, you can only know the problems in your own family, and you can't know how bad other families are. Maybe other people's parents are controlling, or they have other troubles?"
Regarding your mother's complaints about being poor, I don't think you should be too harsh on her. After all, you said your family is poor, but even in poverty, your mother supported you going to university, giving you a chance to change your destiny... These days, a degree isn't worth much, but you can't live without one.

"And about your exams, since you tried your best, you should be proud of it. Even if you only passed, it's still a reward for your efforts. The score is definitely not the final result; what matters is the knowledge you gained..."

So what if those people you mentioned cheated, slipped through the cracks, or just got lucky and passed? They're just fooling themselves...

Can they fool people for a while, or for a lifetime?

Believe me, as long as you maintain the right mindset, keep working hard, and stay on the right track, the final reward will exceed your expectations!

[Great, great, it's been a long time since we've heard the host give us some inspirational words!]

This kid not only gives Pokémon motivational speeches, he doesn't even spare humans!

[Seriously, what's lacking these days are streamers like this. Many famous streamers resort to vulgar and ridiculous content, lacking any positive message. That's bad enough, but worse, it has a negative impact on many people… Compared to these streamers, the difference is stark!]

Anyway, at least the people on the other end of the line have calmed down. Some people should watch their mouths and have some decency!

Ye Yinchuan also saw some negative comments, some targeting him and others targeting the person connecting to the live stream. For some excessive comments, the moderators in the live stream would deal with them without him having to say anything.

"Thank you, host. I've never had anyone listen so attentively to my experiences and frustrations. Whether you can truly help me or not, you've made me feel much better now. I'm really grateful to you!"

The person on the other end of the line spoke sincerely, and her eyes seemed to become more friendly. The unsettling, gloomy aura she previously exuded seemed to have been dispelled by the sun, with most of it disappearing.

[Wait, is the streamer really that amazing? Not only can he train Pokémon, but he can even train people?]

[This transformation is too exaggerated! She went from a gloomy girl to a sunny one in an instant. I wouldn't have believed it if I hadn't seen it with my own eyes...]

[If this is a script, then their acting is simply too good!]

The audience witnessed the changes in the person on the live stream and found it incredible.

"This is not my doing, but the work of Gloom. Do you think Gloom is some kind of evil Pokémon? In reality, they do not increase people's resentment, but feed on people's resentment, and can even reduce people's resentment."

Ye Yinchuan shook his head.

Although he is a top streamer and has some skill with words, it's not enough to change a person's complexion through a screen like that.

there is only one truth.

That was Ye Yinchuan's listening and understanding, and even his willingness to lend a helping hand, which interrupted the connection person's resentment. The resentful dolls consumed the resentment that had already arisen in the connection person, thereby reducing the resentment in the connection person and making him less resentful.

This isn't some kind of mystical art; it's a real way of eliminating resentment, just like removing the root of an illness in one go, so the effect is naturally immediate!

[So, host, here's the question: if the Shadow Doll is really as friendly as you say, then why is the person connecting only now getting better? Is it really just a coincidence?]

[I'd like to ask you the same thing, what exactly do you mean by "maybe big trouble"?]

Ye Yinchuan told the audience what he knew, and the truth came to light.

I understand, this is a dynamic problem!

[For those still confused, you've all done that math problem about simultaneously filling and draining water from a swimming pool, right?]

[Is it because the resentment is growing so fast that these resentful dolls don't even have time to eat it? But that doesn't make sense either. How could a streamer stop the resentment of the person being connected with just a few words?]

[That's easy! The streamer is talented, and negative emotions can be fleeting. Once you've come to terms with it, you won't hold onto so much resentment!]

"I don't have the ability to make someone's resentment vanish instantly and never resurface. No one can help with that; you can only rely on yourself. Only when your heart truly becomes strong can you avoid getting trapped in the quagmire of negative emotions."

As he spoke, Ye Yinchuan looked at the person on the other end of the line.
"But at least one thing is good: the momentum of your resentment has stopped. As we all know, when a person is always harboring resentment and becomes trapped in it, they fall into a vicious cycle. The more resentful they are, the less they can see the good things in life, and the resentment will grow endlessly..."

The person on the other end nodded. Regardless of her temperament, at least for this moment, she was relatively calm.

Just then, the phone rang. The person on the other end glanced at it, his expression seemingly hesitant.

"Is it an important call?"

Ye Yinchuan asked tentatively.

The person on the other end of the line nodded: "It was my mom calling."

"Would you like to answer?"

Ye Yinchuan asked the person on the other end of the line for their opinion, "If it's inconvenient, then forget it."

The person on the other end hesitated for a moment, then gritted their teeth:

“You’re right, host. My mom actually loves me very much, but I like to compare her to other mothers too much, so I think she’s wrong in every way. That’s really unfair to her… If possible, I’d like to apologize to my mom today in front of everyone in the live stream!” Ye Yinchuan praised.

"remarkably brave."

Actually, there was one more thing he didn't say: "To know one's mistakes and correct them is the greatest virtue."

Many parents like to compare their children with other children, as if other children are superior and perfect...

In this day and age, some children are starting to resent their parents, feeling that their parents didn't provide them with a comfortable life, as if their parents are the cause of their failures in life...

However, Ye Yinchuan believes that both the children and the parents have made the same mistake: blind and one-sided comparisons. Such comparisons will only steal happiness and turn what could have been a normal life into one filled with unhappiness and resentment.

On the other end of the phone, a rural woman's voice, tinged with local dialect, offered words of comfort and told the person on the other end to send some local specialties to share with her roommates and to help her get along with them...

Meanwhile, the person on the other end of the line's mother also talked about everyday matters, such as how much money they had spent that month, how hard she worked, and told the person on the other end to study hard at school, save money wherever possible, and save it for later use...

"Mom, I'm sorry..."

The person making the call spoke in a barely audible voice.

"What did you say? Did you do something wrong at school or something?"

The mother sensed something was amiss with this unfamiliar daughter.

"Mom, I'm sorry. I've always thought badly of you and held grudges against you. I felt that you were always complaining to me about being poor, but in reality, you've done your best to support me... I shouldn't have..."

"Why is this child suddenly saying all this? I don't even know what to say... Alright, alright, I still have farm work to do, I'll hang up now."

Although the mother of the person on the other end of the call abruptly ended the conversation, Ye Yinchuan could hear a hint of emotion and a sob in her final tone. It was just that this mother didn't know how to deal with her daughter's sudden change, so she chose to temporarily avoid the situation...

It sounds a bit awkward, but it's understandable; a middle-aged or elderly woman from a rural area is bound to be shy and traditional.

[Feeling better now, the person who made the mistake has come to their senses, that's the best thing ever!]

[Host, why don't you talk about these vengeful dolls instead? We don't concern ourselves with the personal matters of the people we're connecting with!]

Seeing the comments, Ye Yinchuan knew that the vast majority of viewers in his livestream were there to see new and exciting Pokémon and learn about Pokémon...

"Alright, let's examine these Shadow Dolls today. Connector, as the energy provider for these Shadow Dolls, you actually have a chance to capture one."

"Shadowy can evolve, and if trained properly, it has considerable potential as a Ghost-type Pokémon... I just don't know if you've ever considered becoming a professional trainer."

Upon hearing Ye Yinchuan's words, the person on the other end of the line's eyes visibly lit up. Professional trainers held an incredibly high status in the Pokémon world; even a three-year-old child would readily express a strong desire to become one.

Becoming a professional trainer is the foundation, or even the stepping stone, for many other professions... For example, if Bai Zhi wants to become a Pokémon Doctor and pursue a higher level, she must become a professional trainer so that she can collect some precious herbs in the wild and join the teams of professional trainers to gain experience in actual combat.

Wow, could the person who connected with the network be turning misfortune into a blessing?

To be more precise, changing your destiny starts with a live stream with the host!

[It's true what they say, when one person attains enlightenment, even their chickens and dogs benefit. There are so many people wanting to connect with the streamer now; succeeding is like winning the lottery!]

"Host, I think it's just that, as you know, my family's financial situation is such that raising a Pokémon is quite expensive..."

[That's a narrow-minded approach. The streamer himself said he can become a professional Pokémon Trainer, so why would he be worried about not being able to raise enough Pokémon?]

"Undead can grow by absorbing negative emotions, unlike regular Pokémon. However, raising this Pokémon to a high level and allowing it to evolve carries certain risks. You need to manage this yourself, especially your emotions. Keep your negative emotions within a normal range. If they become too strong..."

The vengeful spirit doll will quickly grow into a terrifying entity, and if your bond with it isn't strong enough, you'll easily be devoured. That's the big trouble I was talking about.

In fact, it was mentioned in the Pokédex of the original Pokémon series that Spectrum is liked by some people because it can absorb energy such as resentment and jealousy.

Imagine how much mental stress people experience today, leading to resentment or jealousy from comparing themselves to others. These are all very common occurrences. If there were a shadow doll that could absorb all these negative emotions, making you feel healthy and relaxed, wouldn't that be wonderful?
Well, that even saves on cultivation costs!

[The streamer practically forced food into her mouth!]

Then, Ye Yinchuan explained the specifics of the Pokémon Spectrum Doll—

The evaluation included information on Spectrum's base stats, abilities, moves it can learn and master, and even the difficulty of its evolution.

[Her base stats are low... but at least it's a Ghost-type Pokémon, so its battle strength can't be judged solely by its base stats!]

The "Cursed Body" trait is too powerful; anyone who comes into contact with it may be affected. Unfortunately, it's a hidden trait, so the probability of it appearing is very small.

[Besides Ghost-type moves, it can also learn Psychic-type moves... Ghosts and Psychics really are inseparable!]

Next, he instructed the contact person to select a Shadow Doll with good aptitude and condition, and to attempt to contact and capture it.

It's clear that the Shadow Dolls are quite close to the Connector. The reason is simple: just like when you often feed stray cats and dogs, they will be very affectionate towards you and may even follow you home.

After all, food is extremely important to small animals, or rather, to Pokémon in this world.

However, the liaison didn't even have a Poké Ball next to him.

Just as the situation was getting tense, there was a knock on the dormitory door, and a girl appeared:
"Fangfang, I have a Poké Ball here, why don't you take it and give it a try?"

"Ah... thank you, I'll definitely pay you back later!"

The contact person explained to the viewers that the girl was from the next dorm room. They weren't very familiar with each other, but she happened to be watching the live stream in her dorm and saw the streamer. She realized she needed a Poké Ball, so she sent it over.

"Don't you have friends? Or you can take this opportunity to become friends."

Ye Yinchuan smiled faintly.

The liaison successfully captured one of the Wraith Dolls!
[Host, I remember you just said that Shadow Doll can evolve. Could you tell me about the evolutionary forms of Shadow Doll?]

[We've never even seen a grotesque doll before, isn't it too ahead of our time to talk about this?]

Ye Yinchuan did not shy away from this topic.

"Then I'll talk about it briefly. Actually, I'm not sure if that Pokémon is the evolved form of Spectral. It's just a hypothesis, so just take it as a bit of fun..."

"The evolved form of the Shadow Doll is called the Cursed Doll!"

At this moment, Ye Yinchuan thought of something else: the super evolution that had recently occupied a great deal of his attention...

Cursed dolls, according to the official setting, are beings capable of super evolution!
(End of this chapter)