Live treasure appraisal: You are such an elf!

Chapter 554 Identifying Fire-type Pokémon Eggs! The Evolution Chain of Magmar Revealed! Baby Mock!

[Wang Defa...? What did I just hear?]

[Host, are you serious? This kind of abstract mutation is actually the potential for super evolution?]

I can see her hilarious potential...

[Stop joking, this is Kirby's appraisal service! If he says it exists, then there must be a reason!]

On the other side of the screen, the young man with a worried expression was completely dumbfounded.

He stared blankly at himself, at the "long-legged starfish" still swaying and struggling to maintain its balance...

I looked again at Ye Yinchuan's confident face on the live stream.

"Super...super evolution?"

His voice carried a hint of disbelief.

"Host, you...you're not kidding, are you? Little Star's condition...is really a good thing?"

"Playing is fine, but don't joke around with Pokémon."

Ye Yinchuan's tone was calm and resolute.

"This concerns your future as a trainer, and the future of this Starmie. How could I be joking?"

He smiled and continued:
"Admittedly, this mutation in the gem starfish is quite humorous on the surface... but undeniably, it is benign in nature."

Ye Yinchuan was so certain because...

His discerning eye for treasures had already revealed the secrets of this gem starfish.

Pokémon: Starfish

[Attribute: Water/Psychic]

【Characteristics: Luminous】

[Status: Healthy, In Variation]

[Trait: Human conformity]

"Although I don't know what kind of light you encountered in the sea was..."

Ye Yinchuan's voice rang out again.

"But without a doubt, the mutation of this gem starfish is very similar to the characteristics of super evolution that I know of..."

"I call this characteristic 'human convergence'!"

The barrage of comments instantly exploded.

[Human homogenization? What does that mean? Are starfish becoming sentient?]

[Never heard of a love story you made up on the spot, host?]

"The idea of ​​them becoming sentient is somewhat apt. However, to be more precise, the so-called 'human convergence' is a very special evolutionary tendency."

Ye Yinchuan began his professional popular science work.

"You should also realize that a significant portion of Pokémon are humanoid, and humanoid Pokémon often possess greater intelligence and abilities... much like the great demons in mythology who can often transform into humans."

"And the super evolution of Starmie is also towards humanoid form... Although this Starmie did not truly super evolve, according to the Connector's description, it was exposed to that 'strange light'... which just happened to activate its potential in that direction, causing it to mutate in that direction!"

He pointed to the screen.

"Perhaps the changes in the feet are so obvious that you have overlooked the changes in the hands. The hands of this gem starfish have also clearly mutated, but it is not obvious."

[But if this is a benign mutation, why does this gem starfish seem unable to even stand upright?]

"Good question."

Ye Yinchuan noticed the confusion in some of the comments and provided explanations.

"That's because... its body and its brain are not yet fully synchronized."

Ye Yinchuan's voice was calm and unhurried.

"Imagine you're a starfish suddenly growing arms and legs; it wouldn't be so easy for you to adapt..."

"It's used to floating, used to spinning, and used to moving with telekinesis."

"Suddenly, it had a completely new pair of legs and a pair of more dexterous hands. Its brain would naturally feel 'confused'."

"Like a newborn baby, it needs time to learn how to control its limbs. This gem starfish is currently in this 'learning' and 'adapting' stage."

[So that's it! The CPU can't keep up with the new hardware!]

[This metaphor is brilliant, I got it instantly!]

So, is it time for the gem starfish's rehabilitation training?

In the live stream room, the barrage of comments flew by.

The young man on the other side of the screen suddenly understood.

He looked at his starfish, which was still struggling to stand on one leg to avoid falling, and his expression changed.

No longer worries and sorrows.

Instead, there is hope and joy.

“Little Star…” he murmured, “You can do it.”

It was as if it had heard its master's encouragement.

The long-legged starfish paused slightly.

The ruby ​​core at the center of its body, like a human eye, turned toward the young man and flashed brightly.

Although it was still unsteady on its feet, that light was clearly responding to its master!

Wow! It responded!

That's very human-like, haha.

"It's very smart." Ye Yinchuan's smile deepened.

"This mutation, or evolution, of the gem starfish is not only happening on the outside, but also on the inside... Its core will undergo a transformation, becoming more like a human, more emotional, and even more intelligent than a human... Its spiritual power will also become stronger."

Ye Yinchuan's tone gradually took on a touch of emotion.

"Once it fully adapts..."

"It will no longer need to rely on spinning and telekinesis to move as it did in the past. Its legs will give it amazing speed and agility on land!"

"Its hands will allow it to manipulate energy more precisely, and even use some techniques that were unimaginable in the past!"

"Its spiritual strength will become its most powerful advantage, whether facing life or fighting!"

[Sounds pretty awesome!]

[What a stroke of luck! An ordinary starfish suddenly transformed into something extraordinary. You can't believe it...]

"Although this gem starfish cannot be considered a true super evolution, from another perspective, could this mutation be equated to a small-scale, permanently fixed super evolution?"

Ye Yinchuan's words caused an uproar in the live stream.

Holy crap, that's incredibly impressive!

[The upper limit wasn't reached, but the lower limit has been permanently raised?]

[The streamer didn't seem to mention that this Starmie can't Mega Evolve in the future!]

"Hmm... As long as the conditions are met, this Starmie will be able to Mega Evolve more easily than other individuals, and the improvement after Mega Evolution will be more significant."

Ye Yinchuan affirmed this.

In the world of Pokémon, anything is possible...

The long-legged gem starfish in front of us is a perfect example.

[Tsk tsk, if it weren't for the streamer's discerning eye, this Starmie would probably have been mistaken for a disabled Pokémon!]

While it's true that gold always shines, it's always a pity if it's truly buried...

"Helping trainers and Pokémon in need has always been my guiding principle during my live streams... Alright, please welcome the next guest!"

[Hello streamer, I have a Fire-type Pokémon egg here that I found in the wild. I'd like you to appraise it!]

"Oh? Egg inspection? It's been a long time since I've done that."

Ye Yinchuan became interested.

As soon as he finished speaking, the live stream screen was split in two.

On the left was still Ye Yinchuan's calm and collected face.

On the right, a young man wearing thick fireproof gloves was seen carefully holding an egg.

The egg was oval in shape, with irregular, flame-like crimson patterns on its shell, and was emitting a faint, visible heat.

"Hello, host!" The young man who had just connected looked a little nervous, his forehead covered in sweat, whether from the heat or from being anxious, it was hard to tell.

"I...I found this egg in a volcanic cave a few days ago while on a mission. The Pokémon Center identified it as a Fire-type Pokémon egg with high activity, but they couldn't say for sure what it was..."

He brought the egg closer to the camera, his tone full of anticipation.

"Could you take a look at it for me? I'd like to know how to take care of it..."

Ye Yinchuan's gaze fell on the egg.

Just one glance.

A knowing smile appeared on his lips.

“Don’t worry,” he said, his voice calm and unhurried. “You did a good job. Using fireproof gloves for insulation was the right thing to do.”

"This egg contains a duckbill fire beast... or more accurately, a baby duckbill."

[A baby duck?]

What kind of Pokémon is this?

[I know about the Duckbill Firebeast, but how come there's a baby form? I've never heard of that before!]

The live stream chat was flooded with comments.

In this world, the common perception is that platypuses are already very rare...

And the precursor to Magpie, Baby Magpie, is even less known!

Faced with the questions from the viewers, Ye Yinchuan calmly explained:

"Baby duckbill is the juvenile form of the duckbill fire beast."

"Just like Charmander evolves into Charmeleon, and then into Charizard, the Magmar also has a complete evolutionary chain."

He paused, giving the audience time to process the information, before dropping the real bombshell.

"Its evolutionary chain is: baby duck, evolves into a fiery duck..."

"And the duck-billed firebeast, under certain conditions, can evolve again, becoming—"

"Duck-billed Flame Beast."

boom!
Viewers in front of their screens felt as if their minds had been blown away; what the anchor was saying was constantly pushing the limits of their understanding.

The entire live stream room fell silent for a moment.

Then came an explosion of comments!
[Holy crap?! A duckbill fire beast?!]

I'm stunned. The Magnagra has a final evolution form?!

[Old man! Just how many more Burning Techniques haven't you handed over yet?!]

[A master is a master, we seem to be from different worlds...]

The young man on the other end of the line was completely stunned.

He held the scalding hot egg, his mouth agape, unable to utter a single word for a long time.

The Magma...can it evolve again?

Wouldn't that mean it has a three-stage evolution, just like the starter Pokémon?
The egg I picked up casually turned out to be such a treasure with unlimited potential?

"Duckbill Flame Beast..."

Ye Yinchuan's voice carried a hint of guidance.

"Its arms will transform into cannons, capable of launching massive fireballs exceeding 2000 degrees Celsius, with astonishing power."

"It can be said that it is an absolute heavy hitter among Fire-type Pokémon."

His description involuntarily conjured up an image of a majestic and imposing figure in everyone's mind.

His arms were like cannons, their flames blazing into the sky.

"I can't explain the specifics to you right now. If there's a chance for the Duckbill Firebeast to evolve in the future, or if I specifically get one, you'll see!"

[Hey buddy, if you have a picture, then post it!]

[I can't take it anymore... Streamer, please!]

[Please? Even if you need to, you have to wait in line!]

Just as the viewers in the live chat were lamenting their inability to witness the might of the Duckbill Flame Beast in person...

"Click..."

A very faint, yet incredibly clear, voice rang out.

All eyes immediately focused on the egg.

A small crack quietly appeared on the surface of the eggshell, which was covered with flame patterns.

The young man on the line froze, his breath catching in his throat.

"H-Host! It's cracked!"

"Don't panic."

Ye Yinchuan's voice calmed the young man's panicked heart.

"This is a sign that it is about to hatch."

He just finished speaking.

"Click——"

There was another crisp sound.

The crack expanded rapidly at a speed visible to the naked eye!
The eggshell shook violently, and the heat it emitted suddenly increased to a higher level.

The vibrant life within is eager to break free of its constraints and descend into this world!
It's coming out! It's coming out!

【Yay! Even if we can't see a Magmar, a baby Magmar is fine too~】

[A first-person perspective of Pokémon hatching! Exciting!]

Quick! Let me see! What does a baby duck look like?!

“Crack—bang!”

A crisp popping sound.

The eggshell shattered completely, turning into countless fragments burning with dark red light, which scattered in all directions.

Strangely, these fragments turned into sparks in mid-air and quietly disappeared before they even touched the ground.

A soft ray of light, like the rising sun, bloomed in the young man's palm.

The light dissipated.

A round, pink little creature was sitting quietly on the young man's fireproof glove.

Its body resembles that of a small fire dragon, with a round, fleshy crest on its head.

A pair of big, round eyes, full of curiosity about the world.

What's most striking is its yellow, tubular beak, which resembles a duck's bill.

The little guy tilted his head, looked at the young man holding him, and then...

"Bo?"

It emitted a single, childlike syllable, similar to the sound of a bubble bursting.

Ahhhhh! It's so cute!

[Pop? It's saying "pop"? What an incredibly cute sound!]

[So round and chubby, so pink and cute, I want to pet them!]

The young people on the line also snapped out of their initial daze.

Looking at the little life in his palm that was completely unguarded and even showed a hint of affection towards him, he felt as if the softest part of his heart had been stabbed hard.

He carefully reached out a finger from his other hand and gently touched the baby duck's head.

It's warm, but not hot.

The baby duck seemed to really enjoy the petting; it squinted its eyes comfortably and shook its head happily.

"Alright, stop grinning like an idiot."

Ye Yinchuan's voice, tinged with amusement, brought the heartwarming interaction between the person and their pet back to reality.

"Since you've contacted me, I'll give you a free assessment! Also, I'll tell you some important points about raising and breeding baby ducks!"

(End of this chapter)