Live treasure appraisal: You are such an elf!

Chapter 499 Prince Bo? Bo the Madman! When he goes mad, he'll even cut himself! He triggers a torrent by inflicting self-harm first!
"It seems that it won't be easy for this novice trainer, Xiao Chen, to defeat Lu Hui, the veteran trainer of the Crystal Tide Gym. However, everyone, there's no need to rush. This is a gym challenge, and a battle with only one Pokémon can't determine the winner!"

Ye Yinchuan explained, his tone becoming increasingly impassioned.

Whether it was the Blue Crocodile's aerial attack or the Quagsire's defensive counterattack, both gave him a little surprise. This is the charm of Pokémon battles—combining the characteristics and abilities of each Pokémon with tactics honed through rigorous training…

Even if it can't defeat the enemy, it still shines brightly!

What kind of Pokémon each side will send out next is also unknown, which naturally piques the audience's interest.

One of the established categories of Pokémon live streaming is live streaming Pokémon battles with commentary provided by streamers. As long as the battles are interesting and the commentary has a style, then creating an account is a natural thing to do.

"Young trainer Xiao Chen, keep sending out your Pokémon. My testicles can still fight. I won't go easy on you just because you and your Pokémon are weak. Everyone's been through this. I'll give you a good beating, but I hope your confidence won't be completely crushed... If you can't handle it, just give up now and take a souvenir home."

Gym Leader Lu Hui did not send out any new Pokémon, but instead made this somewhat cold-blooded declaration.

Holy crap, that's ruthless!

[666... ​​Is this what a gym challenge is like? There's even trash talk time?]

[It's really quite despairing to be wiped out by a single Pokémon that defeats all six opponents!]

However, I have a question: can a rookie trainer like Xiao Chen really raise six Pokémon that are strong enough to fight?

Regarding the last question in the comments, Ye Yinchuan also seized the opportunity to say something:
"The true meaning of gym challenges lies in guidance, not in defeat or anything else... Therefore, for gym trainers, as long as the challenger and their Pokémon gain their approval, it can be considered a victory..."

To put it bluntly, there might be some leniency, but Crystal Dojo isn't just a simple dojo challenge anymore; it's a limited-time event, practically a mini-competition. Therefore, fairness and impartiality are paramount. Otherwise, what kind of system is it if they let Xiao Chen win while someone else works hard to succeed?

Ye Yinchuan offered a dubious explanation to address the audience's questions.

[So, what do you mean, host?]

Still don't understand? To put it simply, the rules are as follows: under normal circumstances, even if you haven't trained six Pokémon strong enough for actual battles, as long as you train your Pokémon diligently and they perform well, you have a chance to succeed in the challenge...

But now, because of events and even live streams, it doesn't matter how many you've bred; it's all about how far you can go!

Ye Yinchuan nodded. He was also reminded of the original anime series, when Ash and Brock hadn't become partners yet. Brock was the Gym Leader, and Ash, with his Pikachu, challenged Brock's Onix with a type advantage...

In reality, Ash's Pikachu couldn't beat Onix, even after training and growth. But Brock still went easy on Ash, allowing Ash to obtain the Gym Badge. This alone is enough to demonstrate the kind of rule Ye Yinchuan was talking about...

And this underlying rule also applies to the real world of Pokémon.

Another point is that although gyms cooperate with the official organizations, the gym leader is essentially the one who calls the shots. In particular, some powerful gym leaders have a high degree of autonomy. Some gyms even set some harsh or even bizarre rules, but in order to obtain the corresponding gym badge, they must abide by them.

For example, Ye Yinchuan knew of a gym that required the use of humanoid Pokémon in battles, and some gyms restricted the types of Pokémon that could participate in the challenge, such as only allowing Grass-type Pokémon. To obtain the badges of these gyms, one had to have a very high requirement for their own Pokémon pool...

Incidentally, the more demanding the conditions for a gym challenge, the fewer people will ultimately obtain the gym badge, and the higher the value of the gym badge will be...

After all, things are valued for their scarcity!

"Gym Leader Lu Hui has chosen Quagsire to continue the battle, which means he's very confident in his Quagsire. Let's see if Xiao Chen can send out a Pokémon with battle-ready strength!"

As Xiao Chen took out a Poké Ball, Ye Yinchuan chimed in.

[The streamer's style suddenly changed drastically; I'm really not used to it!]

What?! The art style is awful!

The comments section was filled with jokes and banter.

"It's you I've chosen, Prince Bo!"

The trainer gripped his Poké Ball tightly and released the second Pokémon to battle.

This is yet another Water-type starter Pokémon!
Good grief, they're only raising the starter Pokémon!

[To be honest, this is the wisest choice for pursuing a professional career, guaranteeing both a high ceiling and a low floor!]

Raising the starter Pokémon requires some strength!

Seeing the discussion about the starter Pokémon in the live chat, Ye Yinchuan couldn't help but nod. In the real world of Pokémon, the status of the starter Pokémon is like that of the German Big Three (BMW, Mercedes-Benz, and Audi) in the car world. They used to be very expensive, but now their prices have come down. However, not everyone can afford to keep them or keep them well...

Especially among the three starter breeds, there are also high-quality individuals, with a significant price difference between the low-end and high-end models.

Prince Bo's appearance is like a standing penguin. Just like its name suggests, its identity and image design are like a prince, as if it is wearing a tailcoat or cape, and the protrusion on its head is like a crown.

This Prince of the Waves exuded confidence and arrogance from the moment he appeared. It can be said that all Princes of the Waves share a similar personality: they dislike being in groups, prefer to be alone, and believe themselves to be the most outstanding one, exhibiting the proud and conceited nature typical of princes...

The more prominent this personality trait is, the more powerful the princes tend to be.

Ye Yinchuan saw through the stats of this Prince of Waves at a glance. His expression changed slightly. This Prince of Waves was quite an outstanding individual. He immediately began to explain.

"Did you all see that? This Prince of the Waves has a rather arrogant posture, and its individual stats are obviously quite high. Judging from the color of its crown and fur, it should be at least an A-rank individual stat. Moreover, I've already identified this Prince of the Waves, and it will give you a surprise later, just like that blue crocodile that just flew through the air!"

[Oh ho, another surprise? Is the streamer sure he's not just making this up?]

If it were anyone else, I might think it was just pure luck, but for this streamer, all I can say is that he's truly amazing!

[I'm speechless! This isn't commentary, it's practically a master of selling out the game!]

Viewers have been fed up with the streamer for a long time, but there's nothing they can do about it. Ye Yinchuan's appraisal skills are now so outstanding that they're unparalleled. If you don't watch it here, where else can you watch it?

No choice!
Upon entering the arena, Prince Bo let out a cry. His aloof and arrogant temperament emanated from his aura and presence. The special energy contained in his cry could, to some extent, distract the enemy and affect their combat.

At the same time as this action, more Normal-type energy surged from Prince Bo's body, his body became more relaxed, showing a powerful aura, and he looked very imposing!

"Bluff! Prince Pokémon used bluff! Unfortunately, it wasn't very effective against a slow-witted Pokémon like Quagsire..."

[Is this a bit like flirting with a blind person?]

Haha, why aren't you afraid? Because you're not afraid!

Trainer Xiao Chen seemed to have realized that Prince's pre-battle intimidation tactics didn't seem to work on Quagsire, so he decisively issued the following command:
"Go, Prince Bo! Defeat your opponent with all your might! Use that move directly!"

Following Xiao Chen's command, a metallic glint flashed on Prince Bo's blade-like wings. Instead of attacking the Swamp King before him, it slashed its own chest, causing blood to gush out...

[Holy crap, what's going on here?]

[So you're giving yourself a prick to boost your spirits before facing the enemy, huh?]

[When I go crazy, I'll even cut myself! This isn't some prince, he's a complete madman!]

"This Prince has the ability Torrent, which increases the power of Water-type moves after it is injured..."

Ye Yinchuan provided the explanation.

This kind of operation has actually appeared in various competitions before, so it's not exactly groundbreaking, but every time it happens, it's still amazing...

Because attacking oneself is counterintuitive.

More importantly, this operation also has technical aspects: if the wound is too small, the effect will be poor; if the wound is too large, it will actually affect one's combat ability...

This is something that needs to be controlled.

Secondly, this is essentially a form of self-harm. Even if it's for the sake of battle, it's a difficult hurdle to overcome, both for the Pokémon itself and for the trainer. To put it bluntly, if you were to take a pair of scissors and cut yourself, could you so easily do it?

Not to mention that many trainers are filled with love for Pokémon, and the thought of harming a Pokémon requires overcoming a huge psychological barrier...

In short, the moment Prince Bo swung himself, water-based energy appeared on his body and surging, which is the effect of the Torrent ability.

"You've probably noticed it too, right? Prince Bo's wings have Steel-type abilities, which is the manifestation of his move Metal Claw. With the enhancement of Steel-type energy, Prince Bo's wing strikes can easily cut down even a large tree!"

As Ye Yinchuan was speaking, Prince Bo's body suddenly began to move. Psychic energy emanated from his body, creating afterimages as he approached Swamp King at an extremely fast speed.

"High-speed movement, this move is high-speed movement!"

As the situation became urgent and the circumstances began to change rapidly, Ye Yinchuan's explanations became shorter and more concise, requiring him to squeeze in his explanations whenever possible, as there was no time for a leisurely and detailed explanation!
In the blink of an eye, Prince Bo used the incredible mobility granted by his high-speed movement to approach Swamp King at an unbelievable speed. He raised his wings, and the steel-type energy gleamed with a metallic sheen, as if to tear through the air and space, and slashed fiercely at Swamp King...

With such speed and sharpness, it's not hard to imagine just how powerful its destructive force is!

At this moment, Quagsire's expression turned serious. Its two beady eyes revealed vigilance and focus, and Normal-type energy surged forth as Quagsire assumed a defensive stance...

All the energy was used for defense, and the move was "Guard"!
Keng!
Prince Bo's attack was like striking a steel plate, producing a metallic vibration sound, and the energy even showed concentric ripples, representing the intensity of the collision.

"We held on!"

Ye Yinchuan exclaimed in surprise.

But he didn't think that was the end, because while defending against this move was powerful, it required mobilizing a huge amount of energy in an instant, making it almost impossible to use it twice in a row...

In other words, the more times it is used consecutively, the greater the probability of a failed defense...

And the Prince of Bo's offensive is not yet over!

Prince Bo opened his mouth and spewed out a large amount of watery foam, layer upon layer containing powerful water-based energy. The moment it hit his testicles, it exploded like a bomb...

After its initial slash, its wings rose sharply upwards, like bayonets, and thrust towards Swamp King again with ferocious force. The addition of Flying-type energy made this attack even faster and more lethal...

"This is a move... Peck!"

While Prince Rathalos is a Water-type Pokémon, it is also a bird and possesses some Flying-type potential. Furthermore, the move Peck is a move that most bird-type Pokémon can master…

However, Prince Bo is not good at using his beak to attack. Instead, he uses the tips of his wings to achieve the same, or even better, effect!
First slash, then stab.

The sudden shift in attack strategy makes it difficult to guard against.

Swamp King was indeed injured, with wounds appearing on his body and blood gushing out, demonstrating the remarkable effectiveness of this offensive.

However, despite the surge of energy emanating from Swamp King, he appeared unharmed and acted once more, employing the same tactic as before. He used a slamming motion on Prince Bo, slamming him to the ground with both hands...

Then, a Ground-type move, Stomp, erupts!
As for Prince Bo, he lost his balance after being slammed to the ground by Swamp King and will need time to recover. It seems he can only take the Swamp King's heavy stomp head-on...

To the audience's surprise, Prince Po's next reaction was not to defend, but to launch another attack...

With one wing serving as a fulcrum and key to balance, its entire body spun rapidly, while the other wing became a blade aimed at the Swamp King. As its center of gravity shifted, it unleashed a slash!

One sword, two swords, three swords...

Three strikes in total, all of them hit!
"It's Triple Spin Strike! An ice-attribute Triple Spin Strike! Prince Bo used this move at this moment and achieved an unexpectedly outstanding effect. The Triple Spin Strike, which was originally difficult to hit, hit all three targets!"

Ye Yinchuan was also fully engaged at that moment, giving a passionate commentary.

The live stream chat was filled with comments praising the prince's composure and perfect counterattack under pressure, calling him incredibly cool...

The triple slash dealt massive damage to Swamp King, who finally fell and could not rise again!

[Wow, the Polish prince is so handsome!]

Does this prince have some kind of revenge plan?

[As expected of someone who came to participate in the gymnastics challenge, their fighting level is completely different from the weaklings outside!]

The audience was amazed.

As for Lu Hui, the gym leader defending the title, he was not discouraged after seeing this scene. Instead, he showed a gratified smile. This young trainer, Xiao Chen, performed well and will likely grow into a powerful trainer in the future, which is a good thing.

The purpose of opening gyms is to facilitate Pokémon battles, nurture and guide promising new trainers, and help established trainers reach new heights.

"This is just the beginning..."

Lu Hui got excited and pulled out a second Poké Ball.

At this point, without Ye Yinchuan providing much narration, the audience naturally had high expectations and wanted to know what kind of Pokémon this Gym Leader would send out next to battle Prince.

Xiao Chen showed no intention of recalling Prince Pokémon, clearly planning to use a single Pokémon for continuous battles, just like Lu Hui.

"If I use this Pokémon, how would you respond?"

Lu Hui's lips curled into a smile. As a gym leader, his Pokémon pool was clearly quite deep, at least compared to Xiao Chen's...

Therefore, he can send out different Pokémon to deal with different situations, which becomes a strategy.

It's said that Prince Bo's expression is arrogant and unruly, and the one that appears now is no less so. It almost has its chin raised, looking at people sideways, with only a tiny bit of black pupil in its eyes and a lot of white in them, giving people a sense of impatience.

"Oh, this is a Water/Grass dual-type Pokémon, Londcap."

Since it was a Pokémon that had been identified and explained in previous live streams, Ye Yinchuan didn't provide much basic description.

But can you believe that this guy with such a grumpy expression is actually classified as a cheerful Pokémon...?

I don't know what's so cheerful about it. According to the illustration, the Lotus Hat Child will play pranks on anglers by pulling their fishing lines for amusement... So that's what cheerfulness is?

Ye Yinchuan thought about how he could be the Lotus-Clad Child, eating small fish and shrimp by the abundant river and playing pranks on the fishermen. He might indeed become more cheerful and show a hearty smile...

It's even mentioned in the encyclopedia that the Lotus-Clad Child is nocturnal, meaning it stays at night to avoid competing with birds for food.

[The little boy in the lotus hat doesn't seem to be a match for Prince Bo at all, does he?]

Don't underestimate a Pokémon just because of its appearance, you idiot!

Do you understand what the beauty of strength is? The key is that Lotus Hat Child has the Grass type, giving it an advantage against Prince's Water-type attacks!

[What Prince Kobo just showed, besides the bubble beam, was mainly steel and ice, right?]

[Never mind that, just tell me if Prince Keleseth is a Water-type, and if it's weak to Grass-types? Grass-type damage is high against it!]

Discussions took place in the live chat.

The Pokémon battles are about to begin.

The little lotus-hatted child swayed left and right, dancing as if in a ritual, and with its movements, water energy spread out, causing it to rain indoors...

"This is the Rainmaking Technique! This is a Lotus-hatted Child who has mastered the Rainmaking Technique!"

(End of this chapter)