Live Stream Treasure Appraisal: Your elf isn't thriving!

Chapter 656 A Grass-Flying Pokémon That Looks Like a Dinosaur and Has Bananas Growing on Its Body? What's the Reason for the Lack of Results?

The chat room was buzzing with excitement because of Ye Yinchuan's incredibly informative remarks.

Wait a minute! Did I hear that right? A mandible-tailed ant can evolve into a desert dragonfly?! They look so different!

[One's an ant, the other a dragonfly—this evolutionary path is ridiculous! I thought Flygon was a rare Pokémon without an evolutionary chain!]

[Host, did the Trapinch-ant just "whoosh" and transform into a desert dragonfly? Isn't that a bit too much of a leap?]

A highly-rated comment accurately voiced the question on everyone's mind.

Ye Yinchuan looked at the comments and smiled calmly; this was exactly the effect he wanted.

"That's a very good question. In fact, the evolution from mandible-ant to desert dragonfly is not a one-step process. There is an extremely rare intermediate evolutionary stage in between, so much so that most people have never even heard of it."

His words were like a boulder thrown into a calm lake, stirring up ripples once again.

Intermediate stage?

Everyone pricked up their ears, even holding their breath slightly, afraid of missing a single word.

Ye Yinchuan didn't keep them in suspense. He lightly tapped his finger in the air, and several precious video clips were retrieved.

Come, present it to all the audience.

The first video was filmed in a desert under the moonlight.

The camera is shaky, clearly a candid shot. In the footage, a strangely shaped Pokémon is perched on a huge rock.

It was considerably larger than the mandible ant, entirely emerald green, and resembled a giant dragonfly nymph. It had a pair of huge, retro-looking red goggles, and two pairs of transparent, not yet fully developed wings on its back were vibrating wildly at a frequency too fast for the naked eye to detect!

Even through the screen, the audience could almost hear the piercing high-frequency buzzing.

As its wings beat more intensely, the surrounding sand suddenly churned up like boiling water, creating a small sandstorm!

The second video shifts to a deep canyon.

Several small rattatas were foraging at the bottom of the canyon, completely unaware of the impending danger.

Above the canyon, another green Pokémon pointed its wings downwards.

Buzz!

An invisible yet visible ripple of sound suddenly spread out!

The little Rattatas below didn't even have time to scream before they were instantly stunned by the powerful ultrasonic waves.

Then, the Pokémon glided down gracefully and began to enjoy its prey.

"This is the ultrasonic larva, an intermediate stage in the evolution of mandible ants."

Ye Yinchuan's voice rang out at the right time, unveiling the mystery of this Pokémon to everyone.

"Attribute: Ground and Dragon. As you can see, its most powerful weapon is the powerful ultrasonic waves emitted by the rapid vibration of its wings. These ultrasonic waves are powerful enough to give an adult a headache and can even pulverize hard rocks. This is how they hunt and stun their prey."

"Because there are very few mandible ants that meet the conditions for evolution, and even fewer that eventually evolve into desert dragonflies, the sighting records of the ultrasonic larvae sandwiched in between naturally become legendary."

This detailed explanation, coupled with the highly impactful video footage, made all the viewers suddenly realize the truth.

[So that's how it is! No wonder I've never seen this before! This evolutionary chain was hidden way too well!]

[Ultrasonic Larva — What a fitting name! Looking at it, I thought it was a Bug-type Pokémon!]

[Yeah! It looks like a giant dragonfly, but it's a ground/dragon type? That doesn't make sense!]

[Upstairs, are you trying to explain science to Pokémon? Look at Gyarados and Charizard, don't they look like dragons?]

Ye Yinchuan, observing the direction of the discussion in the live chat, added with a smile, "Appearance and attributes aren't always completely linked. Although the ultrasonic larvae look like insects, their bodies flow with the genes of earth dragons. When the dragon-type energy within them accumulates to its peak, the moment it breaks free from its cocoon, it will transform into a soaring spirit above the desert—the desert dragonfly!"

These words completely solved the age-old mystery of the "desert dragonfly evolutionary chain".

The viewers in the live stream felt enlightened, as if they had learned some little-known facts that they could brag about to their friends for half a year.

The admiration for Ye Yinchuan also reached a new level with the revelation of this exclusive intelligence.

Just as everyone was still savoring the shock brought by the ultrasonic larvae, Ye Yinchuan had already connected with the next lucky viewer.

The scene changes, and a refreshing tropical scent, carrying the fragrance of earth and fruits, seems to penetrate the screen and rush towards you.

In front of the camera, there appeared an elderly woman with gray hair and a kind face. Behind her was a lush orchard, with all kinds of tropical fruits that she didn't know the names of hanging from the branches, a scene of abundant harvest.

However, the old woman's face bore a deep and unyielding sorrow.

"Hello, host." The old lady's voice was gentle yet filled with anxiety. "I'd like to ask you to take a look at my son, Abao."

She slowly turned the camera to her side.

A huge Pokémon, resembling a brachiosaurus, lay listlessly on the grass.

It has a huge body like a dinosaur, with healthy brown skin, and most striking features are its four enormous, banana-leaf-like emerald green wings on its back.

A tropical dragon!

This legendary Pokémon, which is said to live in the tropical rainforest, appears unusually listless at this moment.

Its most iconic feature, the bunch of golden, banana-like fruits that should have been hanging from its chin, was now completely empty, not a single one left. Only its bare neck remained, making it look somewhat comical and pitiful.

Wow! It's a tropical dragon! A flying, live fruit platter!

I always thought the bananas around its neck were decorations it hung up itself, but it turns out they grew there!

It looks so listless, it's so pitiful. Is it sick?

The old woman looked at her companion and said with heartache, "Abao wasn't like this before. The fruit on its neck was big and sweet, a favorite of all the children in our area. But starting last year, it started bearing fewer and fewer fruits, and they got smaller and smaller, until now—it hasn't grown a single one. It's also become lethargic, doesn't like to eat, and just lies there all day. It breaks my heart to see it like this."

Ye Yinchuan's gaze fell on the tropical dragon, a knowing glint in his eyes.

Pokémon: Tropical Dragon

[Type: Grass/Flying]

【Characteristic: Chlorophyll】

[Status: Healthy/Moderate Depression/Impaired Nutrition Sharing Function]

[Trait: A spirit of dedication]

This Pokémon derives immense spiritual satisfaction from sharing its berries. Its very existence seems to be about bringing sweetness and joy to other living beings. When its beloved recipient is no longer there, its vitality withers away.

"So that's how it is—" Ye Yinchuan understood.

This is not a physical illness, but a psychological condition known as "empty nest syndrome".

"Grandma, please don't worry." Ye Yinchuan's voice was gentle, carrying a calming power. "May I ask, have any of the children who used to come and eat Abao's fruit changed at all?"

The old lady was taken aback when she heard this, then sighed, a hint of loneliness in her eyes.

"Oh, you're asking about that? — They're all my grandchildren's friends. During holidays, they would always come to my orchard in groups, laughing and playing around with Abao. Abao loved those times the most; it would shake its neck and hand the children bunches of the best fruit."

"But—the children have to grow up eventually." The old woman's tone carried a hint of helplessness. "In the past two years, they've all gone to middle school and university, moved to the city, and are busy with their studies, so they come back less and less often. Last summer, none of them came back at all—"

As soon as he finished speaking, the tropical dragon lying on the ground trembled slightly and let out a low, sorrowful cry.

It clearly understood.

The live stream room fell silent instantly.

Everyone understood.

This kind-hearted tropical dragon didn't stop producing offspring; it was just that its most cherished "diners" never came again.

It lost its sharer and the joy of sharing. The "heart of dedication" deeply rooted in its soul had nowhere to go, ultimately leading to the decline of its vitality.

[I'm devastated—isn't this just like the empty-nest elderly in real life?]

Pokémon have feelings too; it treated those children as its family.

[Waaaaah, I suddenly miss my grandma's big yellow dog so much. I haven't been back for years.]

Stop talking, I'm booking my ticket home right now!

An indescribable sorrow spread through the hearts of countless viewers.

Looking at the lonely figures of the man and his pet in the picture, Ye Yinchuan was filled with emotion.

He said softly to the old woman, "Grandma, I understand what's wrong with Abao. What it needs isn't medicine, but to rediscover the feeling of being needed."

"I have a suggestion you might want to try."

"Host, please tell me!" The old lady cried out as if she had grasped at a straw.

"Could you perhaps find a way to make a video call with your grandchildren and the other children?" Ye Yinchuan said. "Let Abao see them and hear their voices. Tell it that the children don't stop loving it; they've just grown up and have their own lives now."

"Will this... will this work?" The old lady hesitated.

"It definitely can." Ye Yinchuan's tone was full of confidence. "Then, there's a second step. You can tell the other children in the village that they can come to the orchard every day to receive fresh fruit from Abao. Let Abao's love have a brand new and sustainable place to reside."

"Share its kindness with more children. I believe that's what it most wants to see."

Upon hearing this, the old woman's cloudy eyes instantly lit up.

Yes! How could she not have thought of that!

Without further hesitation, she immediately took out her phone, her fingers trembling, and dialed a video call with her granddaughter.

A few seconds later, the call connected, and a young and energetic face appeared on the phone screen.

"Grandma? Why did you suddenly video call?"

"Quick! Talk to Abao!" The old lady excitedly handed her phone to the tropical dragon.

The tropical dragon, which had been lying motionless on the ground, suddenly widened its huge eyes when it saw the familiar yet somewhat unfamiliar face on the screen.

"Abao?!" The girl on the other end of the screen exclaimed in surprise, "Grandma, it's Abao! Oh my god, I missed it so much! Abao, are you alright? I'm so sorry, I've been too busy with my studies and haven't had time to come back and see you—"

"Waaah!"

The tropical dragon let out a soft cry that was both aggrieved and joyful. It stretched out its huge head and carefully rubbed its cheek against the small phone screen, as if it were feeling that long-lost intimacy.

Seeing this, the old lady quickly contacted the parents of the other children.

Soon, a small "online family visit" unfolded in this tranquil orchard.

Familiar voices and faces filled with apology and longing were transmitted to the tropical dragon through the small screen.

"Abao, I'll definitely come back to see you when I have winter break!"

"Ah Bao, the fruit around your neck is the most delicious fruit I've ever eaten!"

"We all love you, Abao!"

Hearing these sincere words, two crystal tears slowly rolled down the huge eyes of the tropical dragon.

It raised its head, looked up at the sky, and let out a long and joyful cry!

There was no trace of sadness or despondency in that voice; it was filled with the joy and vitality of new life!

And then, under everyone's watchful eyes, a miracle occurred.

At the base of its bare neck, a fresh, vibrant green shoot quietly broke through the soil.

It was a small, brand-new flower bud.

Then came the second one, and the third one—

It was as if the life force that had been suppressed for a long time was finally released at this moment!

Although the fruit has not yet fully formed, this is undoubtedly a wonderful beginning.

The old lady was overjoyed and wept tears of joy as she watched this scene. She repeatedly bowed to Ye Yinchuan in gratitude towards the camera.

"Thank you, host—really, thank you so much—"

Ye Yinchuan smiled and said softly, "No need to thank me. This is all thanks to Abao's own kindness."

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The live stream room was already flooded with countless touching comments.

Pokémon's emotions are sometimes more genuine than people's! Ye Yinchuan continued to push forward and control the pace of the live stream.

Soon, a comment caught his attention: "[Host, host, there's been a lot of bird and Pokémon droppings on my balcony lately. Could you help me identify them and tell me how to get rid of them? It's so disgusting! Thank you!]"

Such a connection request is quite rare. However, the wording of the request was very sincere, and the needs were described very clearly.

The key question is, which Pokémon will be a bird?

Ye Yinchuan immediately selected this comment and connected with the user!