Live treasure appraisal: You are such an elf!

Chapter 497 Crystal Tide Dojo Limited-Time Challenge Event! Invited! Challenge the difficulty level and reap super generous rewards!
The departing guest from the previous life left dejectedly.

Ye Yinchuan contacted another fan in the area directly. He operates on an appointment system, so if one fan doesn't make it, another one will take over immediately.

The newcomer was simply dressed and looked to be in his late twenties. He appeared somewhat silent and reserved upon entering, a stark contrast to the previous visitor from a past life.

"So you're the only one who lives in Bengbu?"

"Yes, it's me, the anchor."

Having settled in Bengbu, my online name, like that of a departing traveler from a previous life, is naturally the same.

Compared to his liveliness in the live broadcast room, Bengbu maintained a distinct image and temperament, creating a stark contrast.

Generally speaking, this kind of personality is not easy to get along with at first, because it can appear rather cold.

But Ye Yinchuan had his own way of dealing with people, and he thought that once he got to know this kind of person living in Bengbu, he would probably find that he was easier to get along with than the person he had parted ways with in his previous life!
The former is like a dessert with a gorgeous appearance. It looks very tempting and photogenic at first glance, but when you actually taste it, it is full of industrial flavorings and colorings and is so sweet that it is cloying!

The latter is more like simple, unpretentious home-cooked food; it's plain, but the most comforting to eat.

The subsequent interview confirmed Ye Yinchuan's thoughts. Although Bengbu had a longing for Pokémon, he was very restrained when dealing with the Swim Ring Weasel. Only through the slight upturn of his lips could one tell that he was genuinely happy when he was close to Pokémon.

One detail that particularly caught Ye Yinchuan's attention was that when Swim-circle Weasel came into contact with Bengbu Zhu, he couldn't help but sneeze, leaving snot directly on Bengbu Zhu's clothes. Bengbu Zhu, however, reacted mildly, only concerned about whether Swim-circle Weasel had caught a cold or was otherwise unwell.

"This is the one I can truly entrust my Pokémon to."

Ye Yinchuan basically accepted Bengbu's stay, but entrusting Pokémon to someone is a very serious and long-term matter. Ye Yinchuan let Bengbu take the Swim Ring Weasel away, but he would visit regularly to check on the Swim Ring Weasel's condition. If it was not properly cared for, it would be taken back immediately, and the person responsible would be held accountable!
The matter of the swim ring eagle has come to an end.

A few days later, in Jingxi City.

Ye Yinchuan appeared near the dojo, and someone recognized him, causing many passersby to gather around. To avoid being blocked by the crowd, Ye Yinchuan quickened his pace and ran quickly to the side, rushing towards the Crystal Dojo.

At this moment, the Crystal Gym could be seen from afar, and it was bustling with people, because today was the first day of the limited-time challenge event, and many trainers had signed up to participate, and many spectators also wanted to come and watch the battle.

Crystal Dojo has a unique shape and is quite eye-catching as an important local landmark. Its outline looks like three huge rocks as a base, topped with seashells and crystals, and a vortex shape as a top...

Overall, it's quite impressive, with a modern and technological feel. The quality of the lighting is even more noticeable at night.

Oh, and there are some details where you can see Pokémon elements, such as small sculptures of Water-type Pokémon that are quite lifelike and make you want to stop and admire them.

But Ye Yinchuan didn't have time to appreciate it properly right now. The large group of fans following him was quite enthusiastic, so he could only go into the Crystal Dojo to avoid the commotion. After all, to enter the Crystal Dojo, apart from invited trainers, ordinary audience members had to buy tickets or make reservations...

In other words, he wanted to use the staff of Crystal Dojo to block the group of enthusiastic followers behind him!
"Seth, it's me! I'm here, let me in!"

It's not difficult to spot a stunning mixed-race beauty with both looks and figure in a crowd.

Seth is now the acting gym leader of Crystal Dojo. After the former gym leader, Lu, embarked on her return pilgrimage with Manaphy, she took over all the affairs of the gym. Coincidentally, Seth and Lu met Ye Yinchuan one after the other, so they are old acquaintances.

"Mr. Kirby!"

When Seth saw Ye Yinchuan, his pupils dilated completely.

"Everyone said you were back, and you really came! It's an honor to have you participating in our Crystal Tide Dojo's challenge this time!"

Wait a minute? Is this how the phrase "蓬荜生辉" is used?

Although Ye Yinchuan had some doubts, he saw Seth have the staff open an opening, and he slipped in like an eel. If he didn't slip away now, when would he?
Once inside, Ye Yinchuan finally had a chance to catch his breath and rest. After a short adjustment, seeing that it was almost time, he turned on the live stream and got into work mode for the day.

[Great! It's finally airing!]

[Did you take a day off to travel? I heard the streamer is participating in a gym challenge? Which Pokémon did you bring?]

Are there any chances that Snorlax, Incineroar, and Decidueye will return to the game?

Looking at the comments, Ye Yinchuan revealed a meaningful smile. He was indeed here to participate in the gym challenge, and his Pokémon finally had a legitimate place to use their skills.

As the saying goes, "An army is raised for a thousand days to be used for one."

The strength of Pokémon can be developed, but sometimes when life is too peaceful and there are only minor skirmishes, it's hard to see the results!
But then again, some potential enemies are too strong, and if they were to actually fight, Ye Yinchuan's Pokémon would still need to develop...

This kind of gentle gym challenge is perfect!
"Miss Seth, could you explain the mechanics of the Crystal Dojo Challenge to my viewers?"

There was a ready-made dojo manager right in front of him, and she was also a stunning mixed-race beauty who would bring her own entertainment value, so Ye Yinchuan naturally wouldn't miss the opportunity.

"Our Crystal Dojo Challenge is a regular event held every quarter, with very generous rewards. As long as you participate in the challenge and achieve good results, you will be recorded on the leaderboard, and you will receive prizes according to your ranking..."

Clearly, Seth was quite skilled at this rhetoric, speaking it fluently and reciting it from memory.

So I have a question: how are these so-called rankings recorded?

"The rankings are based on the difficulty of the challenge, the speed of success, and the number of Pokémon that appear. Currently, our Crystal Gym Challenge offers five difficulty levels: Easy, Normal, Hard, Master, and Ultimate... As the names suggest, the difficulty level represents the challenge's difficulty, and the difficulty mainly lies in the level of trainers and Pokémon that will be your opponents..."

"For the easy difficulty, you basically only need your Pokémon to be around level 25 to have a chance to clear it... For the next four difficulties, the required Pokémon level will be adjusted up by about 15 levels for each difficulty level... In other words, the challenge limit for our Crystal Gym is around level 85!"

[Just wondering, what level is around 85?]

[If you're level 85, you could probably become a gym leader, right?]

As far as I know, the minimum level requirement for a district-level Elite Four member is level 80... which means only Elite Four trainers can clear this gym at its highest difficulty!

[This is interesting! I wonder what difficulty level the streamer will choose for the challenge!]

Seth smiled broadly as he watched the comments section.

"Yes, Mr. Kirby, as a special guest of our Crystal Dojo, what difficulty level do you plan to choose for your challenge?"

Ye Yinchuan pondered. His Pokémon were currently around level 50-60, so theoretically, Hard difficulty would be the most suitable. However, considering that his Pokémon's strength was basically overpowered, raising the difficulty level another step further and challenging Master difficulty wouldn't seem like a big problem. [The streamer should be able to handle Hard, right?]

[The "master" part seems a bit far-fetched; the streamer's Pokémon probably aren't even level 70?]

We can't push ourselves to the limit, can we? That would be too extreme!

Don't underestimate the Pokémon streamers; they're incredibly powerful!

Ye Yinchuan cleared his throat:

"The limit is indeed too extreme for me, but trying to challenge the masters is not a big problem."

[Wow! It's a real Master Challenge!]

[666, isn't the streamer supposed to be an appraisal master? Does he really think he's a combat master?]

[I just want to ask, does the streamer even have any Pokémon at level 65, let alone level 70?]

[Where did you all get the misconception that the streamer's Pokémon aren't strong? During the Dark Ho-Oh incident, the streamer's Pokémon were incredibly powerful!]

"You're actually going to challenge Master difficulty? As expected of you, Mr. Kirby... If it's Master difficulty, then I'll have a chance to be your opponent!"

Seth's big eyes sparkle, and her naturally curly hair gives her a stylish look, but what draws even more attention is the challenging spirit and energy that comes with being a trainer.

Ye Yinchuan nodded. Seth's Golduck had taught his Milotic how to surf, so he wanted to test its combat strength.

"Now, let's talk about the rewards."

With the atmosphere already set, Ye Yinchuan's interest gradually grew.

"Let me just tell you the reward for the Master Challenge. As long as you participate in the challenge, you will receive a souvenir, which is a handmade wood carving. You can choose one of these Pokémon-themed wood carvings to take home!"

Seth took out a poster with various Pokémon images printed on it. They were small, cute, and lifelike.

Ye Yinchuan immediately spotted Psyduck, Slowbro, Geodude, and other Pokémon, which clearly matched the attributes of the Crystal Gym, mainly Water and Rock-type Pokémon.

Moreover, handmade wood carvings have unique textures, carved out stroke by stroke, making them quite beautiful and detailed.

[Wow... you can get one just by participating?]

【Then you should first consider whether you are qualified to participate... Even the streamer was invited!】

[I suggest the streamer upload a link, this thing is so cute!]

"If I have any stock later, I'll get some for you."

Ye Yinchuan interjected briefly before continuing to listen to Seth's explanation.

"The Master-level Challenge consists of only three stages, each with me and two high-ranking resident Gym Trainers as my opponents. As per international practice, each person will field six Pokémon. If you manage to have at least one Pokémon survive to the end, you've succeeded..."

Wow, this is for real! A six-Pokémon battle format! This requires a very high overall level of Pokémon training!

Indeed, most people are lucky to train even one powerful Pokémon... Those who have six strong Pokémon either have a Pokémon passed down through three generations or have spent a fortune to acquire them!

[Another scenario is where only one animal is presenting the scene, while the rest are just there to make up the numbers!]

"If you succeed in the challenge, you will receive the Crystal Tide Dojo badge. Because it is a master-level challenge, the badge is a collector's edition, made entirely of high-quality crystal. Carrying it with you can calm your mind, aid sleep, and enhance your physical fitness..."

Ye Yinchuan nodded. It was perfectly reasonable, even somewhat justifiable, to obtain a gym badge by challenging a gym.

"Then there are the leaderboard rewards, which have several tiers: top 100, top 20, top 10, and third to first place, each with different rewards... The higher the ranking, the richer the rewards!"

As Ye Yinchuan listened to the rules, his expression gradually became subtle. Was the person who designed this leaderboard the game planner?
However, the purpose of designing reward tiers is to encourage everyone to climb the leaderboard, which is completely understandable.

"I want to know how many people will participate in this limited-time challenge event, and how many will challenge the master level or even the extreme level each quarter?"

Ye Yinchuan didn't do much investigation into this matter; he was just there at the invitation, and was somewhat inclined to take it one step at a time.

Therefore, he hoped to obtain reliable information from Seth more directly, not for any other reason than to have a better understanding of the situation.

"Normally, each quarter lasts for a week, with around three hundred trainers participating. However, very few attempt the Master level, and even fewer attempt the Ultimate level. If you want data, last quarter, 15 people attempted the Master level, and none succeeded; 1 person attempted the Ultimate level, and none succeeded..."

Upon hearing this data, Ye Yinchuan had a general idea of ​​the situation. There weren't many challenges to begin with, and those who succeeded...

To put it bluntly, there was none last quarter!
[666... ​​No one has actually succeeded in this challenge!]

[Who was the brave individual who went straight for the ultimate level? Although they failed, their courage is commendable!]

The streamer's chances of survival are slim!

It seems some viewers still don't understand his strength and lack confidence. Ye Yinchuan is determined to take advantage of this limited-time gym challenge to properly demonstrate the power of his Pokémon...

After all, previous tests and battles in the wild were not intuitive enough, but gym challenges have clear and fixed opponents and multiple Pokémon battles, so everything will be presented clearly!
Since he came here to take on the challenge, Ye Yinchuan's goal was naturally to win more rewards, so he had already thoroughly researched the rewards for first place.

In addition to the Pokémon wood carvings and gym badges mentioned earlier, there are also gym commemorative balls, top-tier held items suitable for Water/Rock-type Pokémon. You can even choose a Pokémon egg you like from the gym's egg storage and take it home. Furthermore, you can permanently leave your name and achievements on the monument at Crystal Gym...

Furthermore, there are special city privileges and preferential treatment, including extremely low discounts on shopping and consumption in Crystal City, as well as free transportation...

It's quite comprehensive!

(End of this chapter)