Live treasure appraisal: You are such an elf!

Chapter 513 Looks like a praying mantis, but is it a grass-type Pokémon? It's the temptation from the mantis! The pollen ball of the Ribbonfly!

buzzing-

A faint flapping sound came from the wings.

A fluffy, small yellow creature with broad wings took off from one flower and quickly plunged into another.

It moved extremely fast, leaving afterimages among the flowers.

"Family members, look at that little one."

Ye Yinchuan pointed the camera at it.

"Does it look familiar? We were lucky enough to encounter one when we were exploring the forest before."

Ah! I remember now! It's that cute little bug!

[I almost forgot what this little thing is called if the host hadn't mentioned it.]

【Cute Fly! Right! I remember its name was really cute!】

Ye Yinchuan smiled and nodded: "That's right, it's the Fairy/Bug dual-type Pokémon, the Moefly."

The appearance of the budding fly is cute, but also rather abstract.

Its beak is pointed, like a little chick; its eyes are bright, with highlights inside like two squares; its white face has two tufts of hair that look like antennas...

The most humorous part is the four legs hanging from the budding fly, which look like a stroke drawn in one go, followed by a turn of the pen to draw a circle.

He explained simply, "These little creatures are particularly sensitive to the aura of living things, and can accurately find the flowers that are in full bloom and have the sweetest nectar. So following them can often lead you to the best scenery in an area."

The adorable horsefly in front of us has clearly found its "treasure".

It was a pink orchid that bloomed exceptionally beautifully, the fragrance of its nectar almost solidified.

However, just as the gnat was about to feast, a figure dozens of times larger than itself slowly landed on the flower.

It's the same Butterfly I saw before.

It gracefully spreads its wings and slowly sips nectar with its mouthparts.

"Chirp!"

The baby fly was immediately unhappy that its delicious meal had been snatched away.

Its tiny body burst forth with astonishing power, circling around Butterfly's head and emitting a "buzzing" protest sound, like a miniature fighter jet.

The giant butterfly seemed to ignore it, merely flapping its wings impatiently.

call--

A gust of air blew up and sent the tiny baby fly tumbling over several times.

[Haha, the size advantage is amazing!]

[Sweetfly: I protest! Protest denied!]

The little one has quite a temper, so cute!

The blown-away fly regained its footing in mid-air, its large eyes filled with defiance.

Instead of charging forward, it took advantage of its small size and high speed.

With a swift movement, it moved like a ghost to the blind spot of the giant butterfly, and taking advantage of its unpreparedness, it plunged its long proboscis into the flower's stamen and quickly took a sip.

"Chirp~"

After succeeding, it let out a triumphant cry, immediately created distance, and circled triumphantly in mid-air towards the Butterfly.

Butterfly was annoyed by the little guy's harassment, but she couldn't do anything about it and could only watch helplessly as it stole her "afternoon tea".

[Hilarious! If you can't beat them, join... no, I mean, if you can't beat them, steal from them!]

What is guerrilla warfare? (Leans back in tactical posture)

Ye Yinchuan couldn't help but chuckle at the sight.

He didn't interfere with this adorable "battle for nectar," but continued walking forward.

He hadn't gone far when he saw a large swarm of horseflies, like busy bees, flitting about in another patch of flowers that were blooming even more profusely.

Clearly, this is their main base.

"It seems that the life energy in this area is indeed abundant," Ye Yinchuan remarked.

However, just as he was admiring the group of adorable little plants, his gaze was drawn to a peculiar "plant" among the flowers.

"Wait... family, look at that."

He slowly zoomed in with the camera.

The thing blended into a patch of green leaves, its entire body a lovely light pink, with a structure at the top resembling the seed on Bulbasaur's back, and plump green fleshy leaves that looked like a hairstyle. Its two arms also resembled hanging leaves, with white tips.

But Ye Yinchuan keenly realized that it was not a plant.

【Huh? Another master of disguise?】

[Is the streamer's eye a microscope? How could they see that?]

She looks just like a flower bud to me...

"No, it's not a flower."

Ye Yinchuan lowered his voice, his tone carrying a hint of excitement at discovering a new continent.

“Look closely, it has a body and feet, but they are hidden by the flowers. And... it has eyes.”

As the camera zoomed in further, the audience finally saw it clearly.

Beneath the flowers, hidden by the greenery, on the pink patch, there indeed stood a pair of round, watery, triangular eyes that looked innocent and naive.

It was basking in the sunlight without moving, as if it were photosynthesizing.

"This is a Grass-type Pokémon, a Pseudo-Mantis," Ye Yinchuan revealed the answer.

"Although its name contains the word 'mantis,' it has nothing to do with mantises. It's just that its evolutionary form looks a bit like a mantis."

[False Mantis? What an adorable name! And what an adorable Pokémon!]

Is it sunbathing? It looks so relaxed!

Do all Grass-type Pokémon love photosynthesis so much?

“That’s right,” Ye Yinchuan explained. “During the day, the False Mantis unfolds its leaves to absorb as much sunlight as possible, storing energy for its nighttime activities and future evolution. So for it, sunlight is the most important food source.”

The voice just fell.

"Woooo ...

A playful murmur rang out.

The wind sprite had silently floated to the top of the fake mantis's head without anyone noticing.

It looked down at the little guy below, who was intently sunbathing, and gave him a classic, mischievous grin, like someone who had just pulled off a prank.

The next second, it precisely unfolded its fluffy, cotton candy-like body, like a large parasol, perfectly blocking the sunlight from shining on the false mantis.

The false mantis, which was enjoying a sunbath, suddenly stiffened.

It looked up in confusion and found that the world had suddenly gone dark.

It shifted its little feet and changed its position.

The wind sprite also drifted over, continuing to stand between it and the sun.

"..."

The two large leaves on the top of the false mantis plant began to tremble slightly.

A small flame of anger ignited in its innocent-looking big eyes.

Are you trying to stop people from eating?

"just!"

The False Mantis let out an angry roar, and the leaves on its head flashed with green light. Several sharp leaves shot out and aimed directly at the Wind Fairy in mid-air!

It was none other than the move "Flying Leaf Blade"!
"Ooh-ee!"

The wind sprite was prepared; with a nimble somersault in the air, it easily dodged all the leaves.

Immediately afterwards, it puffed out its little mouth and sprayed out a large ball of clean, soft cotton.

Cotton spores!
The cotton ball wasn't meant to be lethal; instead, it precisely smeared itself onto the face of the false mantis, the sticky spores obstructing its vision and causing it great discomfort.

[Hey streamer, shut up your brat! He's too naughty!]

[False Mantis: I was photosynthesizing when suddenly it got dark...]

"Okay, okay, stop making trouble."

Ye Yinchuan, both amused and exasperated, tried to stop him.

The wind sprite stuck out its tongue and flew back to Ye Yinchuan's side.

The false mantis angrily brushed the cotton off its face with its leaves, glaring warily at the wind sprite, no longer daring to approach easily.

This minor disturbance seemed to have alarmed the "owners" of the area.

rustle……

The bushes nearby rustled. A tall, elegant figure, yet possessing a deadly beauty, slowly emerged.

The figure was extremely tall, dressed in a soft grass green, with a pair of "lantern pants" that looked like they were made of pink and white stripes, making her look fashionable and unique.

But what's most striking is its arms.

Those weren't arms at all, but a pair of enormous, ornate, pink scythes that resembled orchid petals!
The edge of the sickle gleams with a dangerous luster, but the overall design is breathtakingly beautiful, like the most perfect work of art in nature.

Its gaze, calm and aloof, with a plant-like indifference, swept over the intruder before it.

【! ! ! ! 】

Holy crap! What's that?! It's so beautiful!

[That scythe...it's so cool! Is it from a praying mantis?]

[That aura, that figure, that color scheme... I declare her my wife!]

The live broadcast room was filled with excitement.

Even more intense than the reactions from the bullet comments were the mantises in the sea of ​​flowers beside Ye Yinchuan.

The moment it saw that figure, the entire "mantis" froze.

Its colorful compound eyes clearly reflected the pair of pink, petal-like giant scythes, as well as its elegant and powerful figure.

They're the same kind!
And they are such beautiful, such perfect kind!

In the heart of the Mantis in the Sea of ​​Flowers, it seemed as if countless flowers were blooming in an instant.

Is this... the feeling of being smitten?
"Family members, this is the evolved form of the false mantis, the grass-type Pokémon known as the 'Dancer of Flowers' - the mantis.

Ye Yinchuan's voice provided a timely commentary on this stunning debut.

However, the mantis in the flower field could no longer hear any sound.

In its world, only that pink figure remained.

It took a deep breath, straightened its chest, and raised its pair of sickles, also adorned with flower petals, displaying them at the perfect angle in the sunlight.

Immediately afterwards, it began a set of moves that it thought were incredibly cool.

It sometimes swings its sickle, creating a whooshing sound as it displays its power.

It occasionally vibrates its wings on its back, emitting a rhythmic "buzzing" sound, showing its vitality.

It even danced a clumsy but energetic courtship dance around the orchid mantis flower.

[Pfft... Mantis Bro has fallen in love!]

It's as if it's saying: Hey beautiful, look at my sickle, it's big and sharp!

Oh no, this is another one-sided love story.

Faced with the passionate "confession" of the Mantis Flower Sea, the Orchid Mantis Flower's reaction was... complete indifference.

It merely tilted its head, a hint of bewilderment, as if looking at an idiot, flickering in its indifferent eyes.

What is this noisy bug doing?
Ultimately, the orchid mantis flower seemed to lose interest in this farcical one-man show.

It gracefully turned around, took long strides, and walked without looking back to another sunnier spot to continue its unfinished photosynthesis.

All that was left for the mantis in the sea of ​​flowers was a cold and arrogant back view.

"..."

The mantis dance in the sea of ​​flowers came to an abrupt end.

Its scythe, which it had raised high, fell limply to the ground.

The entire mantis seemed to have had its soul ripped out, turning into a grayish-white statue.

I'm heartbroken.

It walked dejectedly to a huge flower, plopped down, and rested its chin on the back of its sickle, beginning its first emo.

[Hahahaha, I'm so sorry, I really couldn't hold back!]

I heard the sound of my heart breaking.

Interspecies romances, it seems, are doomed to fail!

[Don't cry, Mantis Bro, get up and keep fighting!]

Just as the mantis in the flower sea was immersed in grief and unable to extricate itself.

"Chirp!"

A bold horsefly silently flew behind the mantis in the flower field and, with its long proboscis, stung it hard on the back of its unsuspecting head!
This blow was more like a needle prick—not fatal, but extremely humiliating.

"hiss--!"

The mantis in the flower sea jolted in pain and jumped up suddenly.

It covered the back of its head, turned around angrily, and immediately saw the "murderer" that was only the size of its own fingernail!
You little brat!

I'm already heartbroken, and now even a tiny horsefly dares to bully me?

It’s tolerable, it’s unbearable!

The flower mantis's anger was instantly ignited. It raised its sharp scythe high, ready to slash at the foolish horsefly!
[Holy crap! Mantis Bro is going to take his anger out on the little cutie!]

Stop! Don't let your sorrow be channeled into strength and used in this way!

"calm down!"

Ye Yinchuan was about to intervene.

at this time!

Swish-!
A petite figure wearing a brown scarf appeared with incredible speed between the mantises and horseflies in the flower field, as if by teleportation!
Its speed is even faster than the speed at which the mantis in the flower field swings its blade!
It was a Pokémon that was slightly larger than the Bumblebee, but with a more refined and agile appearance.

Its body is yellow and cream-colored, and a pair of bright, large eyes take up most of its face. Its small mouth is shaped like a "V" and slightly upturned, making it look exceptionally sweet.

The four small black feet, originally abstract like a simple line drawing, have been divided into hands and feet, becoming slender and elegant like musical notes.

What's most special is that it has a thick, scarf-like brown fur around its neck, with two ribbon-like sections, making it look like an elegant and fashionable winter lady.

This is the evolved form of the Brilliant Fly—the Butterfly!
"Chirp!"

The troublemaking horsefly immediately hid behind the ribbon horsefly, peeking out half its little head and timidly looking at the enraged flower mantis.

Despite facing the menacing mantises in the sea of ​​flowers, the butterfly-knotted horsefly showed no fear.

It blinked its big eyes, seemingly seeing through the anger and sorrow of the mantis in the flower sea.

It neither attacked nor fled, but instead stretched out its tiny hands and presented two golden, round objects that emitted a sweet fragrance.

"This Pokémon is the evolved form of Ribbon, Ribbonfly. It has natural bow-like elements on its body, and what it's holding..."

“It’s called Pollen Balls,” Ye Yinchuan said softly. “It’s the signature product of the Butterfly-Bound Fly, carefully made from flower nectar and pollen. It has different effects depending on the recipe. Generally, it can be used as a delicious treat to restore physical strength and mood. There are also some that can be used in battle, with paralyzing and dizzying effects, which you can throw directly at the enemy!”

The butterfly-knotted horsefly gently pushed one of the pollen clusters toward the mantis in the flower field.

The meaning was clear: Don't be angry, here, have this.

The mantis in the flower sea froze.

It looked at the small, exquisite Pokémon with pure eyes in front of it, and then at the pollen ball that emitted an alluring fragrance.

The hunger in my stomach and the grievances in my heart surged up at the same time.

It hesitated for a moment, then finally put down its sickle, carefully took the pollen pellet, and tentatively took a bite.

next second.

Its compound eyes suddenly widened!

sweet!
It is too sweet!
An indescribable sweetness, mixed with the fragrance of a hundred flowers, exploded in its mouth!
That sweet taste seemed to possess a healing magic, flowing along the taste buds into its heart, soothing the wounds of heartbreak and dispelling the anger of being bullied.

"Crack, click..."

The mantis in the flower sea no longer cared about its macho dignity; it held the pollen ball, which was bigger than its head, and began to devour it greedily.

Its face revealed an unprecedented expression of happiness and contentment.

"That little horsefly was actually attracted by the flower mantis's depressed aura. Because the intense fluctuations in a creature's emotions are very similar to the aura of a blooming flower to the little horsefly..."

"It will hurt a lot if you get stung!"

Ye Yinchuan added as appropriate.

"As for Ribbonfly, it can also sense people and Pokémon who are feeling down, but instead, it will send them homemade pollen balls to cheer them up~"

[The Butterfly Girl, as expected of a fairy, is just like an angel!]

[Mantis Bro: Pain? Is it as painful as my heart aches?]

Indeed, no sadness can't be solved with a dessert. If one can't, then two desserts will do!

Watching the mantis contentedly munching on pollen pellets, and the butterfly flies and other buddies hovering and fluttering around it, emitting joyful cries, Ye Yinchuan's face also revealed a knowing smile.

Nature is already quite self-healing, and then there are the adorable and kind Pokémon...

It's hard not to love it!

(End of this chapter)