Live treasure appraisal: You are such an elf!

Chapter 517 Another variant of Scyther discovered? Wait, this Pokémon does have scythes, but…

"Family members, as usual, let's start with a live treasure appraisal session! Brothers who have some great treasures waiting to be appraised, don't miss it!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the notification sound for requesting a connection started ringing frantically in the background.

Ye Yinchuan's gaze swept quickly across the list, and a peculiar reason for the application instantly caught his eye.

[Host, I think I've discovered an incredible Pokémon... a mutant strain that looks like Scyther!]

Another Scyther?

Ye Yinchuan raised an eyebrow slightly, a hint of curiosity rising in his heart.

He himself possesses the Stone Axe Mantis and the Flower Sea Mantis, two completely different evolutionary or mutated forms of flying mantises.

The existence of Scizor is no longer a secret in the current Pokémon academic community.

There are at least several eyewitness accounts.

In particular, Ah Chong, a trainer with whom he has collaborated on several live streams, has a shiny Scyther that has the potential to evolve into Scizor.

So, what kind of "mutant species" is this person talking about?
Could it be another "special edition" unique to this world?
Driven by this curiosity, Ye Yinchuan did not hesitate to select the user with the ID "Wandering Mage" and accepted the connection request.

[Connection successful!]

The live stream screen was split in two.

In the other half of the image, a middle-aged man who appears to be in his thirties appears.

His skin was dark, and his face was sharply defined, bearing the marks of a life weathered by time. His short hair was slightly disheveled by the sea breeze, but his eyes were bright and sharp, like a lone wolf roaming the wilderness.

He was wearing a somewhat worn-out windbreaker, clearly a seasoned trainer who frequently engages in outdoor activities.

Beside him stood a robust Pokémon—Feraligatr!

The mighty crocodile was covered in hard blue scales, with a huge and powerful jaw, and its red dorsal fin resembled a burning flame, exuding an explosive sense of power. Just standing there quietly, it radiated an aura of domineering authority.

[Holy crap! It's a Mighty Crocodile! So cool!]

This guy is definitely a seasoned pro; his aura and the Pokémon he's using are just amazing!

[A wandering mage? This ID paired with this image has the vibe!]

The man's surroundings confirmed the audience's guesses.

He was standing on a rocky shore.

Behind me was the surging blue sea, with waves relentlessly crashing against the black, angular rocks, splashing up large swaths of white spray.

The air seemed to be filled with the salty, damp scent of the sea breeze.

This area is clearly an undeveloped wilderness. On the sea, you can often see Magikarp leaping out of the water, or Krabby straddling the beach.

The environment felt somewhat familiar to Ye Yinchuan.

It is somewhat similar to the coastal area of ​​Jingxi City.

However, the rocks near the shore of Jingxi are mostly sparkling crystals, while the reefs here are pure, rugged black, appearing more primitive and wild.

"Hello, host."

The "Wandering Mage's" voice was a little hoarse, but full of energy.

"Hello," Ye Yinchuan replied with a smile. "You said you found a mutant species that looks like a flying mantis?"

"Yes!" The wandering mage's eyes gleamed with excitement. "I've been exploring this coastline for days, and I only stumbled upon it today! That thing... looks so much like a mantis, especially those big scythes! But I'm sure it's definitely not an ordinary mantis!"

His words instantly piqued the curiosity of all the viewers.

[Quick, quick! Brother Mage, stop keeping us in suspense and let us see!]

[The mantis flower field is already stunning enough, but are there any even more outrageous variants?]

I can't wait any longer, my heart is pounding like a sweet bamboo shoot!

Ye Yinchuan then asked, "Where is that Pokémon now?"

"Shh..." The wandering mage immediately made a shushing gesture and lowered his voice, "It's hunting in that area of ​​water down there. Let's keep our voices down and not disturb it."

He carefully moved the camera, aiming it at a relatively calm, shallow area below.

The seawater is so clear that you can see the underwater scenery clearly.

The audience held their breath, their eyes glued to the screen.

at last.

A brown figure slowly emerged from the shadow of a reef.

That was a Pokémon with an extremely peculiar appearance.

Its body is segmented, covered with a brownish-brown, carapace-like hard exoskeleton, and is flat and slender.

What's most striking are its forelimbs, which resemble two sharp scythes!
The shape of those scythes is strikingly similar to that of the mantis's scythes, only the color is darker and the texture is more like some kind of hard bone or rock.

Its head is broad and flat, with sharp edges on both sides, and is covered by a hard carapace, revealing only a pair of red eyes that gleam with ferocity.

【! ! ! ! 】

Holy crap! It really exists! That scythe... it's practically a carbon copy of a Scyther's!

But this body is so weird, it looks like a giant... cockroach?

[Stop talking upstairs, I can picture it... ugh...]

[Hey streamer! Quick, identify this mantis! Is it a flying mantis? A rock mantis? Or a ground mantis?]

The viewers in the live stream went wild.

This Pokémon's appearance perfectly matches their imagination of a "Scyther variant".

However, Ye Yinchuan's expression changed the moment he saw the Pokémon.

It's not a flying praying mantis.

He can be 100% sure.

Although they look similar, they are completely different from flying mantises in terms of body structure, carapace texture, and the unique aura of ancient species that emanates from their very bones.

But he didn't say anything immediately; instead, he watched with great interest.

Information asymmetry can sometimes be part of the live streaming effect.

Just when everyone was talking about it.

The "mutant praying mantis" underwater has moved!

It suddenly lowered its body, its entire body almost touching the sandy bottom of the water.

next second.

Pfft!
Like a fish, it effortlessly dived into the deeper water and then... began to swim!
【? ? ? ? 】

[Am I seeing things? It went into the sea?]

[Can a praying mantis swim? In this river?]

[This is definitely not Scyther! Scyther is a Bug/Flying type, four times weak to Rock, but it's also afraid of Water!]

Everyone was stunned by this scene.

But what's even more shocking is yet to come!

That Pokémon displayed amazing agility and speed in the water!

It cleverly folded its pair of sharp sickles, pressing them tightly against its sides to minimize resistance.

Then, it used its slender body to sway its shell from side to side, like an agile fish, quickly darting back and forth in the water!

Despite being covered in armor, it is not bulky at all!

"What incredible speed!" the wandering mage exclaimed in amazement.

Ye Yinchuan's lips curled up slightly.

It’s more than just fast.

According to the official guidebook, this swimming style...

Its speed can easily reach 29 knots, which is 53 kilometers per hour!

Replacing it with 14 meters per second might be more straightforward!
In the water, it is undoubtedly a top predator!
as predicted.

Its target soon became apparent.

It was a cannonfish leisurely blowing bubbles.

The iron cannonfish had no idea what was happening.

The brown lightning bolt had already rushed in front of it in an instant!
Swish!
A flash of cold light!
The pair of folded, sharp sickles suddenly unfolded like springs, swiftly and accurately slicing through the body of the ironfish!

There was no fierce struggle, no bloody scene.

The gunfish's body froze instantly, then it was clamped tightly by the pair of sickles.

Then, something truly chilling happened.

The "mutant mantis" lowered its head and aimed at the gunfish's body with some kind of unseen mouthparts.

In just a few seconds.

The once lively and energetic ironfish shrank visibly, eventually leaving only an empty shell.

It released its scythe, letting the remains drift away to become food for other Pokémon.

It shook its head contentedly, seemingly savoring the delicious bodily fluids it had just ingested.

The entire process was clean and efficient, yet it revealed the most primitive and brutal form of hunting.

[Holy crap! Did they suck...suck it dry?]

[This is... a million times more terrifying than that blood-sucking scorpion!]

[That's too brutal! This is definitely not someone to be trifled with!] A collective gasp filled the live stream room.

Even the well-traveled and knowledgeable wandering monk's expression turned somewhat solemn.

"Family members," Ye Yinchuan's calm voice broke the silence in front of the screen, "Now, I can tell you."

"This is not a variant of the Scyther."

He paused, his gaze sweeping over the comments section, enjoying the audience's curiosity and questions.

"It's a Pokémon that you might never have thought of. However, I believe many people have heard of, or even seen, its unevolved form."

[Not a Scyther?]

[Have we seen the unevolved form? What is it?]

[Stop keeping me in suspense! Tell me already!]

After building up everyone's curiosity, Ye Yinchuan slowly revealed the answer.

"Its name is the Sickle Helmet!"

"It's an ancient Pokémon, the evolved form of Kabuto!"

"As for the attributes... it's water and rock!"

Upon hearing this, the entire live stream room fell silent for a moment, before erupting into an even more intense discussion!

[A sickle-shaped Kabutops?! An evolution of Kabutops?!]

[Holy crap! I remember now! It's that ancient Pokémon with the hard shell on its back! The difference between its pre- and post-evolution forms is just too much!]

[I have to say, it's actually pretty cool! That sickle, that carapace, so awesome!]

[Fossil Helmets...it's named that because only fossils were found before, right? Could this guy be the ancestor of the Scyther? Look at those scythes!]

[Indeed! The body color and carapace texture are very similar, and they both have that insect-like feel! It's actually a water/rock type?]

The audience's imaginations ran wild, and all sorts of guesses emerged.

Ye Yinchuan looked at the comments and gave a more detailed explanation with a smile.

"Kabutops is an ancient Pokémon, and its type is Rock and Water, that's true. But there's some truth to calling it a Bug-type. It can learn Bug-type moves like 'Leech' through inheritance or learning."

"However, some scholars believe that it is the ancient ancestor of turtle Pokémon. This can be supported by evidence from its plastron shell and the 'Karst' form before its evolution."

"As for its strength," Ye Yinchuan's gaze once again locked onto the scythe-helmeted creature, "this scythe-helmeted creature's individual potential is around A-level, which is quite good. According to the information I have, its base stats should be around 495 points, close to the 500 mark."

"Level... a whopping 42!"

"As for its characteristics..." Ye Yinchuan zoomed in, "Look closely at the surface of its carapace."

Under the high-definition lens, viewers could clearly see that a faint, water-like energy shimmered on the hard, brownish-black shell of the scythe helmet.

"This is its characteristic, 'battle armor.' This characteristic allows its hard shell to protect it from being easily hit in vital areas by the opponent's attacks."

Ye Yinchuan's explanation clearly presented Kabuto, this mysterious ancient Pokémon, to everyone.

From hunting methods to evolutionary chains, and then to attributes, strength, and characteristics...

All the information is available.

The wandering monk's eyes lit up, and his breathing became rapid.

He stared intently at the scythe-armored helmet, his eyes brimming with desire that almost overflowed the screen.

Rare! Powerful! Domineering! Water attribute!
Although somewhat brutal...

But this scythe helmet struck a chord perfectly with this trainer!
He absolutely must get it!
next second.

Countless gift effects, almost like a bombardment, pelted the audience's faces!
[The "Wandering Mage" gifted streamer "Kirby's Treasure Appraisal" 500 Master Balls!]

Five hundred Master Balls!

This is real gold and silver, each worth a thousand yuan!

In other words, this guy just casually gave the streamer 500,000!
The entire live stream room was instantly stunned!
Holy crap! 500 Master Balls?! That's like a walking 500,000!

[This monk must be rich!]

This is true love! They went all out to win over the Scythe Helmet!

After presenting the gift, the wandering mage took a deep breath and, in an extremely sincere tone, pleaded with Ye Yinchuan:

"Host! Please guide me in taming this scythe-helmeted creature!"

Ye Yinchuan was slightly taken aback when he saw the 500 Master Balls.

Although many people give me gifts, very few people give me so many before anything has even happened yet!
He doesn't lack this tip.

But he admired the other party's attitude.

"I can guide you," Ye Yinchuan nodded in agreement, "but there are two points I need to make clear first."

"First, Kabutops is an extremely rare ancient Pokémon, and wild individuals are even rarer. If any official research institutions need your cooperation in providing data after you successfully catch it, please do not refuse."

"Secondly, even with my guidance, capturing them is not 100% successful. Wild Pokémon have a strong will, especially top-tier predators like these."

Upon hearing this, the wandering monk immediately straightened his chest and answered decisively:
"Don't worry, host! Of course! Without official support and development, we Chinese trainers would be like rootless duckweed! I understand the principle of gratitude!"

"As for whether it succeeds or not, I trust your expertise! Even if it fails in the end, I will accept it willingly and will never ask for the gift back!"

These words were spoken with great conviction and passion.

"it is good!"

Ye Yinchuan was moved by his attitude and no longer hesitated.

"In that case, let's begin!"

"Get your Garchomp ready for battle! Kabuto's weaknesses are Grass, Fighting, Ground, and Electric. While your Garchomp doesn't have a type advantage, its powerful Attack and HP make it a fighting force... The key is to make good use of Crunch to wear down and lower its Defense!"

"Follow my command!"

"Yes!" The wandering mage perked up and immediately gave the order to the powerful crocodile beside him.

"Roar!"

The crocodile let out a deafening roar, its massive body leaping into the air like a blue cannonball, crashing into the water and creating a towering wave!

The battle is about to break out!
Enraged by this sudden provocation, the underwater scythe-helmeted creature locked its fierce red eyes on the Mighty Crocodile!

"Strike first! Mighty Crocodile, use Water Ripple!" Ye Yinchuan's voice was calm and clear.

"Roar!"

The crocodile opened its blood-red maw, and a high-pressure water jet instantly shot out, condensing into a spinning water blade in the air, tearing through the air and heading straight for the scythe helmet!
The scythe-armored warrior neither dodged nor evaded, but crossed his two scythes in front of him, one block apart!
Clang!
Rock-elemental energy instantly enveloped its scythe!
Rock-based move - Rock Slide!
Countless pebbles appeared out of nowhere and collided violently with the water flow, splashing water and stone chips everywhere, making a series of crackling and popping sounds!

"Its move pool is deep! Be careful of its changes!" Ye Yinchuan immediately warned.

The words have not yet fallen.

The scythe-helmeted creature flashed in the water and charged towards the Mighty Crocodile!
Its sickle was covered with a layer of icy cold air!

Ice-attribute move!
"It's Ice Punch! Crocodile, use Crunch to counter!"

A fierce glint flashed in the eyes of the crocodile, and dark-type energy shimmered on its massive jaws as it fearlessly charged forward!

Click!

The clash of ice and teeth!

A chill instantly spread, condensing a thin layer of ice on the jaw of the crocodile, but it was shattered instantly by its powerful force!
Two aquatic overlords engaged in the most primal and wildest close-quarters combat!

Kabuto's attack patterns are extremely tricky. It can use various types of moves at will, such as Fighting-type Brick Break, Ground-type Dig, and Water-type Shell Slash, making it difficult to defend against.

But under Ye Yinchuan's precise, almost godlike command, the wandering mage's mighty crocodile always managed to escape danger.

"Take three steps to the left and behind to avoid its tile-splitting attack!"

"Dive underwater and attack its abdomen with your Frozen Fangs!"

"Now! Waves of water, interrupt its buildup!"

The wandering monk carried out Ye Yinchuan's orders to the letter.

Under his command, the crocodile grew stronger with each battle!
In particular, the constant use of Crunch between skills weakens the Scythe Helm's defense, gradually diminishing the effect of its "Battle Armor" ability!

Finally, after a series of fierce exchanges, the scythe-helmeted warrior's stamina was greatly depleted, and his movements began to sluggish...

Cracks also appeared in the weakest parts of his armor!

"The opportunity has arrived!" Ye Yinchuan's eyes narrowed. "Mighty Crocodile, unleash your most powerful water cannon!"

"Roar--!"

The crocodile's pent-up energy exploded at this moment!
A blue jet of water, thicker and more violent than ever before, slammed into the scythe-helmeted body like a roaring water dragon!

boom!
The scythe-helmet let out a mournful cry as its entire body was thrown away by the enormous impact, crashing heavily into a distant reef and losing its ability to fight.

"Now! Throw the Poké Ball!"

The wandering mage was already prepared and immediately threw out the high-level ball upon hearing the sound!

A flash of red light, and the injured and weakened scythe helmet was steadily put back inside.

The Poké Ball was shaking violently on the water's surface.

one two Three……

Ding!
With a crisp sound, everything settled down.

[Holy crap! That's a really powerful scythe helmet... With so many elemental attacks, it's easy to counter it, or be countered by it!]

Am I the only one who thinks Crocodile is awesome? He adapts to any situation by remaining unchanged!

【Then you're wrong. The real expert is the streamer. His tactical and combat guidance is simply professional!】

[This is the man who completed the Crystal Tide Dojo Master-level challenge... and without a single defeat, achieving a perfect victory!]

The audience snapped out of their shock and were stunned!
(End of this chapter)