Live treasure appraisal: You are such an elf!

Chapter 482 Mutant Tauros Special? Besides Fighting Beasts, there are two more? You're trying to fool me with that Afro-haired Buffalo?

The Intimidate ability is indeed a great help in battle; it mainly gives you a significant advantage in terms of momentum!

I doubt it. This kind of thing is too abstract. Something more practical to improve combat effectiveness would be much better!

[The person upstairs is clearly misunderstanding Pokémon abilities, which are based on a special mechanism made of energy. Aside from a few very rare cases, they all function effectively!]

That's how it is in live streams with a large number of viewers; the discussions in the chat are almost never-ending.

"What a pity. I originally intended to keep this Tauros as a companion Pokémon, but now, from what you're saying, its base stats and IVs aren't low, and its ability is fine too. It's perfect for battle!"

The person on the other end seemed a little annoyed.

"Of course. Tauros of Padia is also known as a Fighting-type Pokémon. As a Fighting-type Pokémon, its love of battling and its proficiency in battling are almost ingrained in its bones."

[Oh ho, you mean Paddia Kentarou? I don't really know much about that, but if you're talking about Fighting Beasts, then I think that's really cool!]

Indeed, changing the name not only makes it more vivid and descriptive, but also gives it a much better feel!

Ye Yinchuan also largely agrees with the viewpoint expressed by the bullet comments.

The Fighting Type Tauros instantly elevates the game's prestige, especially if you could combine the other two Padia forms together; it would feel even better.

"If I said that Patia Tauros is not the same as Fighting Tauros, how would you respond?"

As soon as Ye Yinchuan said this, the tone of the comments shifted again.

Holy crap, isn't this the streamer's limit?

Is it the literal meaning?

[No way, really? This tiny Tauros can actually hold such a huge secret?]

"Sigh, how am I supposed to explain this to you?"

Ye Yinchuan said with a slightly affected tone,
"It means exactly what it says. In ancient times, in the Pedia region, the Kentairo had two other branches besides the Fighting Beast!"

This caused a huge stir, making the chat room seem to boil over!

Wow, today was definitely worth it!

[This feels so good! I love hearing these little-known Pokémon facts!]

So the question is, where is the streamer going to find so many Tauros subspecies? Although we already have Fighting subspecies!

"Good question. Everyone in the live stream is talented and speaks so well. What Pokémon don't they have? I believe that if we work together, there's a high probability that we can discover the other two subspecies of Tauros."

Ye Yinchuan said confidently.

[Oh? Judging from the streamer's tone, are they planning to launch a campaign to solicit submissions?]

[That's interesting. If all goes well, wouldn't we have a chance to see all the subspecies of Tauros today?]

[Not only that, I remember the streamer did this kind of show before. As the saying goes, there are all kinds of birds in a big forest, and some rare mutations will appear. It's very interesting!]

The enthusiasm and anticipation of the viewers in the live chat have been aroused.

Ye Yinchuan knew that the arrow was already on the bowstring and had no choice but to be released!
Perhaps a more appropriate way to put it is that the atmosphere has reached this point, and we've already taken our pants off, so why should we stop here?
As the audience has said, if we could collect some mutated Tauros, it would be quite entertaining, like the Pikachu special before, we could have a Tauros special...

Oh, maybe calling it a "Bull Bull Special" would be more fitting.

Complaint: Does it taste like meat?

"Alright family members, today we're going straight to the Niu Niu special. The main purpose is to collect Patia Tauros, the other two branches besides Fighting-type. But if you have any interesting mutated Tauros, you are welcome to come to me for appraisal... Kirby's Treasure Appraisal Stage, if you have a dream, come and join us!"

Ye Yinchuan paused slightly, then made up a little rhyme, as if it had been a long time since he had created this kind of atmosphere.

People should constantly remind themselves not to forget their original aspirations.

[Let's get started, guys! Anyone with Tauros, connect with the streamer now!]

[Pay attention to the question! Don't bother with regular Tauros, it has to be a mutated Tauros!]

[Could the host please narrow down the scope a bit, for example, by describing the other two subspecies of Padiacanthus, and what their specific characteristics are?]

Ye Yinchuan looked at the comments and knew that if he didn't speak up, it would be quite difficult to catch those two subspecies.

After all, the world is full of wonders, and there are many mutated Tauros. In this real Pokémon world, there are bound to be some unexpected individuals.

"How about this, our live treasure appraisal broadcasts already have a certain number of random connections, so let's connect randomly for now, and when we really can't find those two subspecies, I'll limit the scope."

After a moment's thought, Ye Yinchuan finalized the schedule and arrangements for today's live stream.

[Yay! Targeting only those two subspecies isn't really that interesting, since some mutated Pokémon are quite amazing!]

[Yosh, streamers should organize more events like this! It broadens our horizons, and it gives trainers with rare Pokémon more exposure!]

[Sigh, I'm speechless. There was once a Tauros that looked like a Fighting-type Pokémon placed in front of me, but I didn't appreciate it. I even complained that its horns weren't curved enough and that its appearance was too poor... Now, looking back, I deeply regret it!]

Seeing the lively comments on the screen, Ye Yinchuan couldn't help but shake his head and laugh. How come even Tauros is causing such a stir on NetEase Cloud Music?
"Without further ado, family members, let's begin the first connection!"

Ye Yinchuan made a direct connection, and a bull's head was shoved right into the camera.

"Dude, do all Pokémon breeders like to do this during live streams? I feel like that big nostril is breathing on me!"

Ye Yinchuan spoke in a teasing tone.

Wow, this Tauros is amazing! He even has an afro!

[But then again, if I remember correctly, the female Pokémon corresponding to Tauros is Miltank, right? If Tauros has various regional forms, shouldn't Miltank also have one?]

[This isn't Tauros, is it? This looks like another Pokémon, something like Blast!]

Upon seeing the Pokémon's appearance clearly, Ye Yinchuan's lips curled into a slight smile:

"Dude, don't tell me you don't recognize this as an Afro Buffalo. What are you up to by using this Pokémon to impersonate a mutated Tauros? Is the problem with you or me?"

The person on the other end of the line scratched his head and said:
"Huh? So Buffalo and Tauros aren't the same breed? I thought Buffalo was a subspecies of Tauros!" Buffalo is also a bovine Pokémon, and its appearance is highly similar to Tauros. After all, they're both bovines, so how different could they be?
However, as long as you have a high enough understanding of these two Pokémon, you can easily distinguish between them.

This is the difference between an expert and a novice.

Like some entomologists, insects of the same category may be indistinguishable to the layman, but to them, there may be quite clear distinctions.

Ye Yinchuan happens to be an expert in Pokémon.

"Well, the relationship between the 'Afro Buffalo' and the Kentauro is indeed a bit complicated..."

Since the afro-haired buffalo suddenly barged into the live stream, Ye Yinchuan went along with it and gave a brief introduction and explanation of Pokémon.

"First of all, they are both Normal-type Buffalo Pokémon, and even their appearance and skin color are very similar... Some children might even think that there is an evolutionary relationship between the Buffalo with the Afro and Tauros... But in fact, they are not even parents!"

[What! I'm shocked! The streamer always manages to surprise me. Tauros and the afro-haired buffalo aren't related?!]

I can understand if you say these two Pokémon are different species, but to say they have absolutely no relation is a bit far-fetched, isn't it?

[I always say you can discover something new every day in a streamer's livestream!]

"Uh... I know this might be a little hard to understand, but that's just how it is."

Ye Yinchuan was also helpless. Many Pokémon players before his transmigration believed that Tauros and Buffalo were closely related, and even mistakenly thought that they had an evolutionary relationship...

However, in the Pokédex, they are not listed as parents, meaning they cannot lay eggs together...

This could be called reproductive isolation, and it's true in the Pokémon world as well.

So the question is, how do we explain that the two are so similar yet have no genetic connection?

Ye Yinchuan naturally had his own explanation.

"Convergent evolution, you can understand that, right? Similar living environments, or a possible advantage, can cause two creatures that are far apart to evolve similar characteristics..."

Tauros and the Afro-haired buffalo are probably examples of convergent evolution. They don't have any evolutionary forms, but by sacrificing the upper limit of their evolutionary potential, they gain a lower limit of immense strength from birth, which is extremely beneficial for the survival of the entire species!

[Convergent evolution—this doesn't seem to be the first time I've heard the host use this term!]

[Pokémon are, after all, a type of living being, so these biological terms and scientific principles naturally apply to them!]

My scalp feels so itchy, but I've unknowingly learned something new!

"Hey streamer, we're already connected online, could you help me assess my Afro-Headed Buffalo? I heard that Afro-Headed Buffaloes are similar to Tauros, the thicker and stronger their horns, the better?"

Upon hearing this, Ye Yinchuan remained silent, somewhat feeling that the person on the other end was trying to be clever.

You want a Tauros, and you're trying to pass off an afro-haired buffalo as one?
If I help with the authentication, who knows if others will rush to imitate it in the future? If that happens, my live stream will probably be in chaos.

The person on the other end of the line seemed to sense the awkwardness in the atmosphere, and their expression became somewhat embarrassed.

You should understand what I'm trying to say.

Ye Yinchuan's originally gentle expression turned into a half-smile.
"Today's subject of appraisal is Tauros. Yours is an afro buffalo. It's not that I can't help you with the appraisal, but I'm afraid the other brothers won't agree."

Upon hearing this, the person on the other end of the line became even more embarrassed, but then he had a sudden inspiration and immediately sent a gift.

"I'm so sorry, streamer. I really didn't know that the Afro Buffalo and Tauros have nothing to do with each other. It's my mistake. I'll give you a tip, and I hope you can do me the honor of helping me identify them!"

Having said all that, and having shown sufficient sincerity, the amount of the reward was not low among the many gifts from the audience; it was at least at a medium level.

"Hmm... It's only natural that you think the afro-haired buffalo and the Kentauro are somewhat related. I don't blame you for your ignorance."

Ye Yinchuan nodded in satisfaction. If the other party had already gone this far, it would seem rather petty of him to still be unreasonable.

"No, no, no, a mistake is a mistake. You didn't have to authenticate my work, but authenticating it is a sign of your leniency and consideration. Thank you."

The person making the connection was quite shrewd. While exchanging some polite words, they also eliminated any potential problems for Ye Yinchuan. After all, this way, everyone would understand that Ye Yinchuan wouldn't just give an appraisal if the connection was made haphazardly.

Ye Yinchuan took a quick look at the appearance of the afro-haired water buffalo.

Let's take Tauros as a reference.

Just like its name suggests, the Afro-headed Buffalo is most notable for its bushy mane, which resembles an afro, or high-density, spherical curls.

Secondly, the buffalo's horns are also quite large, and on both sides, there are two raised yellow rings, somewhat resembling gold rings...

In addition, the eyes of the afro-haired buffalo are also golden and quite square in shape, with only a small pupil. There seems to be a line on its face that divides its features from the bottom of its eyes...

Another significant difference between the Tauros and the Afro Buffalo is that the Afro Buffalo has a short, pointed tail, unlike the Tauros which has a long tail that it can swing. In addition, the Tauros has three tails, which is a unique feature of the Tauros.

"Your afro-haired buffalo has barely reached C-rank in individual stats and its ability is Herbivore, so it's not really suited for battle. It's okay as a companion Pokémon. But let me just point out that your afro-haired buffalo's fur is starting to thin out. It must shed quite a bit, right?"

Ye Yinchuan said casually that identifying such a Pokémon was almost no difficulty for him; it was a piece of cake.

However, this interviewee is likely to be disappointed.

"Huh? When I got this Afro-headed buffalo, the seller told me that its individual stats were definitely very high, at least B if not A, and he also said that the thicker the horns of an Afro-headed buffalo, the better... And streamer, how did you know that my Afro-headed buffalo has been shedding hair lately?"

Haha, another one has been scammed by unscrupulous merchants!

No buying, no harm!

[Wow, this streamer is amazing! They can even detect hair loss!]

There seems to be a saying that the thicker the horn, the more powerful it is?

Ye Yinchuan knew that he still had a lot to say about the afro-haired water buffalo, so since he had already started, he might as well go all the way and explain it clearly.

"I won't go into detail about herbivorous traits. I'll mainly talk about two points next, starting with the afro-headed buffalo horns..."

Actually, you might have some misconceptions. Tauros fight primarily using their horns, and their attack method involves running and charging...

But in reality, the afro-haired buffalo's weapon isn't its horns, but its head! To put it simply, it's a headbutt!

(End of this chapter)