Live treasure appraisal: You are such an elf!

Chapter 519 Night Falls! A Foggy Night on the Mountain Road! A Witch-like Creature with Red Eyes and a Hooked Nose?!

"The stronger the stink of the Gloomflower, the more beautiful and powerful the Bellossom will be when it evolves into it."

This is not Ye Yinchuan's conjecture or fabrication, but rather a similar explanation found in the official illustrated guide.

[Master Kirby, I've got it!]

The host meant that after hardship comes happiness, just like in life: only by enduring the bitterest of hardships can one rise above others!

After witnessing the transformation of Chou Chou Hua, the audience in the live stream was still savoring the experience.

Ye Yinchuan chatted with Ms. Carrot for a few more minutes. Looking at the screen, where the beautiful flower was happily performing its newly learned dance for its roommates, he smiled and ended the call.

"The evolution of Pokémon is an epitome of the miracle of life, bringing us so many surprises and touching moments... And such miracles often involve the participation of trainers, whose understanding and support are indispensable."

[Sigh, raising Pokémon is just like raising children, and the trainers are like the parents!]

[Stop making baseless accusations. Gloom can evolve into Bellossom because it inherently possesses that form. Why don't you let Grimer try it?]

[Upstairs, how dare you betray my Dao heart? Streamer, ban him immediately!]

Seeing the reactions in the live chat, Ye Yinchuan was both amused and exasperated.

Although the comments were a bit of a killjoy, they actually made some sense, and he couldn't refute them.
That's why we say netizens are all talented!

Whether his words are pleasant to hear or not, I don't know!

"Okay, let's continue!"

Ye Yinchuan rallied his spirits again. He didn't feel tired at all during the afternoon's live stream; on the contrary, his enthusiasm grew higher and higher.

The subsequent connections were quite varied.

One guy showed off his dog, which was unusually strong and powerful.

Other superhuman strength comes from muscular men who are obsessed with fitness and combat.

But he has a particular fondness for cooking.

Four strong arms flew up and down in the kitchen, one hand flipping the wok, the other chopping vegetables, and the other two kneading dough. Their movements were so fluid and graceful that it was dazzling to watch.

"Hey streamer, can you take a look? Did my super-strong cat misallocate its skill points? Its cooking is even better than my mom's!"

Ye Yinchuan noticed the peculiar strength of this creature—

[Trait: Foodie]

This superhuman has an extraordinary talent for food preparation. It possesses a natural intuition and passion for handling ingredients and pairing flavors, allowing it to easily create delicious dishes!

"Well... a Fighter who doesn't want to be a chef isn't a good Pokémon~"
Just kidding. Pokémon, just like us humans, have all sorts of special talents. If you like cooking, then let it cook...

Putting aside the fact that it can help with housework, if it becomes a famous chef, you can expect it to earn money to support you!

[This is unbelievable... Some chefs have more hands than others, how can anyone compete like this?]

Can I tell you that my Machamp loves playing video games? He just lies there like a lazy bum, stuffing potato chips into his mouth while playing! Can you believe Machamp is starting to gain weight?!

Looking at the comments, Ye Yinchuan didn't know whether to laugh or cry.

There was another connection from a young trainer who looked dejected.

His Pokémon is a Hypnos.

Logically speaking, the dream-inducing tapir, which feeds on dreams, should be an expert in solving insomnia.

But lately he's been having nightmares, in which he's always being chased by a huge, black claw, which terrifies him so much that he's in a daze all day and can't even eat.

The Dream Eater tried to eat its own dreams, but it suffered greatly. Recently, the Dream Eater itself has also started having nightmares.

"Black claws... Could it be?"

Ye Yinchuan's expression turned serious, a rare occurrence for him.

Nightmare, black claws—he couldn't help but think of a legendary Pokémon.

"Has anything happened to you recently? Like coming into contact with something unusual...?"

Ye Yinchuan pressed for answers, but the person on the other end of the line had no clue either. After assessing the Dream Eater's condition, they couldn't discern anything beyond fear and mental confusion...

With the trail gone cold, all he could do was offer some suggestions.

"Don't let the dream-devouring creature eat your dreams for now. See if you can adjust yourself first, and then pay attention to your surroundings for any other abnormalities. If you find anything, you can contact me anytime."

This video call also sparked a lot of discussion.

【Oh dear, even the streamer is at a loss?】

[Do dream-inducing tapirs also dream? And have nightmares at that? It's completely upside down!]

[I'm leaving this here; if there's any follow-up, remember to kick me out!]

……

Time slipped away quietly with each online connection.

The sky outside the window gradually changed from bright azure to gentle orange-red, and finally settled into deep indigo.

Night fell.

Ye Yinchuan glanced at the data in the backend and a thought crossed his mind.

His influence points are just one step away from the ten million mark.

If this live stream ends successfully, he will officially enter the ranks of "global rising stars"!

A brand new reputation tier! Brand new exclusive abilities!
Thinking of this, Ye Yinchuan's heart involuntarily quickened.

He took a shallow breath to suppress his excitement, preparing to connect with the last viewer before the show would end perfectly and he could leave work on time!

Just then, a new connection request caught his eye.

The applicant's ID was "Old Driver of Mount Akina," and the reason for the application was somewhat incoherent and full of panic.

[Host! Help! I'm on a mountain road and I think I saw a monster! A flying Pokémon I've never seen before! It...it looks so scary, like a witch! Its red eyes are staring at me! The fog in the mountains is so thick, I'm a little scared. Can we connect online to give me some courage?]

A witch? Red eyes?

Ye Yinchuan raised an eyebrow, instantly becoming interested.

"Family members, it looks like tonight's last live broadcast will be quite interesting."

Ye Yinchuan narrowed his eyes, like a hunter, and answered the call without hesitation.

[Connection successful!]

The image suddenly shook, then stabilized.

What comes into view is a winding mountain road illuminated by car headlights.

On both sides of the road, there was bottomless darkness. Tall trees swayed in the night wind, casting menacing shadows like ghosts lurking in the dark.

Thick fog blanketed the mountains, making the headlights appear pale and weak, illuminating only a dozen meters ahead.

Further away, there was only chaos.

The whole world seemed to consist only of this lonely road and this car traveling alone in the darkness.

A suffocating, deathly atmosphere of terror instantly permeated the screen and reached every viewer.

Holy crap! This place is terrifying!

Driving on this winding mountain road so late at night? Dude, you're really brave!

This fog...it feels like something might pop out of it at any moment!

"Dude, what time is it? How come it's already this dark?"

The person connecting with us, "Old Driver of Mount Akina," is a young man whose voice sounds very young.

As he drove, he said in a trembling voice, "H-Host, did you see it? It's over there...it just flew past again!"

He pointed his phone camera out the car window.

The camera shook violently, and viewers could only see a thick fog and blurry tree shadows.

suddenly!

A black shadow flashed past in the distant mist!

Extremely fast!

"See that? It's that one!" The driver's voice even changed.

[I saw it! A dark shadow!]

It's too fast, I can't even see it clearly!

[I feel like...that thing looks like it has a human face? It scared me to death!] [Nonsense! I clearly saw its tail, it looked like a broom!]

[You're all mistaken! I swear I saw two horns on its head, like a demon!]

[Red eyes! Really red eyes, so scary!]

The live chat exploded instantly.

Because the image was blurry and fast-paced, everyone saw different details, leading to various opinions and making the image of the creature even more bizarre and terrifying.

However, amidst this chaos and panic...

Ye Yinchuan smiled.

It was a smile of confidence and complete understanding.

A human face? A broom tail? Devil horns?
This group of imaginative family members took a few features of something and broke it down into three.

This fucking...

Isn't it just one of those Pokémon?
If the environment is slightly dim, you'll exaggerate and imagine it as demons and monsters, right?

"Hey bro, don't panic, keep your grip on the steering wheel. It's just a regular Pokémon."

Ye Yinchuan's voice was calm and steady, like a shot of adrenaline, which calmed the driver down a bit.

“Turn on your high beams, then prop up your phone and point it in the direction it just flew by.”

The driver quickly did as instructed.

As the high beams were turned on, a deeper opening was torn in the thick fog ahead.

Just then, another black figure darted through the forest, seemingly attracted by the stronger light.

"It's now!"

Ye Yinchuan reacted quickly, instantly capturing that frame and then upscaling and slowing it down.

A clear image was presented to everyone.

It was a bird-like Pokémon that was entirely black.

Its head feathers are fluffy and curled upwards, forming a peculiar shape like a witch's hat.

A pair of eyes, gleaming with a cunning red light, were set within them.

Its beak is a typical hooked nose shape.

Its tail, on the other hand, resembles a tied-up broom with an uneven end.

【…】

【…】

【That's it? 】

[Holy crap! So this is what it looks like! Isn't this just a Murloc?]

Wait a minute… this hat, this broom tail, this hooked nose… Oh my god, so that’s what it is!

[The streamer is amazing! He can even see that clearly!]

The truth came out.

The so-called "monsters" are just Pokémon, and they're not even that rare...

Murkrow, as Ye Yinchuan once battled, belongs to the crow Pokémon category.

The atmosphere in the live stream room immediately became much more relaxed.

However, there are also dissenting voices.

Wait a minute! Family, don't get too excited! Don't you find it eerie? It's so dark and foggy...

That's right! It's said that anyone who sees a Dark Raven at night will have bad luck! Dude... good luck!

This comment was like a bucket of cold water, instantly extinguishing the sense of relaxation that had just emerged in the interviewee.

The driver's voice became tense again: "No... really? Is it that weird? This is the first time I've driven on this road. It does get dark a bit fast... but in the mountains, there are no streetlights, so it's darker than in the city!"

Ye Yinchuan was about to speak, to use science... no, to use the knowledge of Pokémon ecology to dispel this feudal superstition.

But in the next second!
A sudden change occurred!

"Gah——!"

"Gah——!"

Suddenly, a series of piercing and unpleasant cries of crows rang out from all directions!
Followed by.

At the end of the headlight beams, amidst the thick fog, a dense cluster of shimmering red dots emerged!

Those are... eyes!
Dozens, or even hundreds...

The Eyes of the Dark Raven!

Before the driver could even react...

That huge flock of dark crows, like a black tide, surged out of the thick fog!

Their target is none other than this moving car!

boom! boom! boom!
One after another, the dark crows frantically rammed their bodies against the car's windshield!

The sound was dull and terrifying, as if countless stones were smashing against it.

The view ahead was instantly covered by a pitch-black figure!

"Ahhhh!"

The driver screamed in terror. He was so frightened by the sudden sight that he jerked the steering wheel sharply!

Squeak-!
The screeching sound of tires filled the air as the car instantly went out of control, its front end heading straight towards the cliff on the outside of the road!
A car crash could kill someone in an instant!
[Holy crap! Holy crap! Something really bad has happened!]

【Stop the brakes!】

【Oh no! Streamer, think of something quick!】

All the viewers in the live stream were on the edge of their seats!

At this critical moment!
Ye Yinchuan's voice boomed like thunder:

"Don't look ahead! Slam on the brakes! Keep the steering wheel steady and straighten it!"

This loud shout contained a hint of domineering power, forcefully pulling the driver back from his out-of-control fear!
Almost instinctively, following Ye Yinchuan's instructions, he slammed on the brakes!

The tires left two long black marks on the ground, and the car finally came to a stop less than half a meter from the edge of the cliff amidst violent shaking!

The driver slumped in his seat, panting heavily, his face pale and his body drenched in cold sweat.

The dark crows that crashed into the fog scattered countless black feathers and disappeared back into the thick mist.

Pairs of red eyes lurked behind the night, staring eerily at the car.

The crisis does not seem to be over.

But Ye Yinchuan's brows furrowed tightly.

Not right.

While the Dark Raven might play tricks on people, it would never resort to such a crazy method to attack a car.

Their behavior doesn't seem like a simple prank; it's more like they're... stealing something?
His gaze inadvertently swept over the driver's phone, which he had dropped on the passenger seat in his panic.

The screen displayed the scene inside the car.

A small pendant with a faint glow was hanging on the car's rearview mirror.

It was a crystal, a dark, deep purple, that was shimmering and reflecting a strange light in the dim light inside the car.

A thought flashed through Ye Yinchuan's mind like lightning.

He understood something instantly.

“Brother,” Ye Yinchuan’s voice was tinged with seriousness, “Dark Raven’s target is not you at all.”

"What they want... is that thing in your car."

"And something like you might be quite important to them..."

"Otherwise, they wouldn't have needed to attack you like this!"

(End of this chapter)