I'm live-streaming Pokémon science popularization on New World.

In the days following the end of the Flying Dragon incident, the forest road did not stop.

He knew that while temporary rescue cooperation was touching, building lasting trust and order required more systematic and in-depth work.

Accompanied by He Zhong, the special agent representative, who was in his early forties, had dark skin, a steady gaze, and was a man of few words but reliable in his work.

Together with Li Hao, he took live-streaming equipment and began a systematic "visit" and relationship maintenance of various areas of the forest that were recovering rapidly after the disaster.

This was not conquest, but diplomacy.

They brought along energy cubes that Lin Dao had been trying to make over the past few days, which, although still far from the standard, were successfully made as "souvenirs".

Visits are not always smooth sailing.

When they returned to Arbok's territory, the vengeful Arbok sprang out without hesitation, its neck membranes bulging as it hissed threateningly, its eyes coldly fixed on Lin Dao. It clearly remembered the human who had snatched the fruit from its "mouth" and dodged its destructive beam.

The viewers in the live stream were all holding their breath for Lin Dao.

However, Lin Dao did not back down. He gestured for He Zhong and Li Hao to keep their distance, while he slowly took out an energy cube, placed it on the ground, and explained the misunderstanding in a calm tone, expressing his hope that they could get along peacefully in the future.

Arbok remained hostile, its fangs gleaming coldly in the sunlight.

Just as the atmosphere was tense, the sky suddenly darkened.

A huge shadow loomed over the forest clearing. Salamence had arrived silently, without roaring or displaying any imposing presence. It simply hovered quietly in the low sky not far away, its deep blue dragon eyes calmly gazing at Arbok.

There was no threat in his gaze, but rather a natural majesty that belonged to someone at the top of the food chain.

Arbok's body visibly stiffened for a moment. It looked at the energy cube on the ground, which was even more tempting than the berries, then at Salamence, and then glared at Lin Dao. Finally, it slowly lowered its body and suppressed its hostility.

Lin Dao breathed a sigh of relief and nodded his thanks to the Salamence in the air.

Salamence let out a soft growl and flapped its wings to fly away. This scene was captured in its entirety by the live stream, once again showcasing to viewers the complex ecological relationships and the social nature of highly intelligent individuals in the Pokémon world.

The subsequent communication went much more smoothly.

Lin Dao introduced Arbok's habits, territoriality, and how to safely navigate its territory to the viewers in the live stream.

Finally, he reached an agreement with Arbok: humans would not invade its territory without cause, and it would not attack humans who passed by.

"This is the first step in coexistence: setting boundaries and respecting each other," Lin Dao summarized to the camera.

Over the next few days, they visited various "factions" in the forest.

Guided by the energy cubes, they encountered the Tail-Standing Family, a dozen or so Tail-Standing members lined up in a row, connected by their tails, nimbly weaving through the forest.

Lin Dao explained, "Tailed ones are of the common type. They are very curious and like to act in groups. They are not strong in combat, but they are very alert and are natural sentinels in the forest."

In the North Slope Rock area, they encountered a cub and its mother, a grizzly bear. The cub was only level 15 and still a mischievous child, curiously approaching the camera; while the grizzly bear mother was level 42, cautiously protecting her cub, but after sensing the presence of the Salamence, she chose to coexist peacefully.

"Circly bears are of the normal type, possessing immense strength and being particularly adept at tearing tree trunks with their claws to find food. Mother bears with cubs are highly aggressive, so it's essential to keep your distance if you encounter one."

The most awe-inspiring visit took place deep in the forest, where several true "powerful beings" resided.

Onix, a Rock/Ground type, level 45. It is over ten meters long, its rocky body gleaming metallically in the sunlight. When it emerges from the ground, the entire earth trembles. Lin Dao explains, "Onix's body is made of hard rock, allowing it to easily burrow through mountains. In the Pokémon world, they are often used to dig tunnels."

Pinsir, Bug-type, Level 45. This giant beetle Pokémon has a pair of sharp horns that can easily snap small trees in half. It has a combative nature, but shows obvious fear of Salamence.

Heracross, a Bug/Fighting type, level 49. This is the highest-level Pokémon Lin Dao discovered in the Rongcheng Forest besides Salamence.

It has a deep blue carapace and a strong single horn. When standing, it is over two meters tall and exudes the aura of a powerful being.

"Heracross is a fighting master among Bug-types," Lin Dao introduced with a tone full of respect. "They have a bold personality, respect the strong, and use the horns on their heads to launch powerful charging attacks."

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Through contact with these powerful individuals and continuous detection by Arceus's mobile phone, Lin Dao also confirmed a conjecture: in this vast forest surrounding Chengdu, apart from the pseudo-legendary Salamence reaching an astonishing level 60, most of the other wild Pokémon are below level 50, the slightly stronger ones are between level 20 and 40, and only a few dominant ones are above level 40.

Furthermore, according to the domineering panda clan that Lin Daoquanxiong had encountered, which ruled the eastern forest on the other side of Chengdu, their leader had not crossed this boundary.

After three days of "forest diplomacy," Lindao also reached other deals with several nearby Pokémon groups, such as Pidgey and Spearow, in preparation for the future.

The viewers in the live stream also experienced a profound change in their understanding of Pokémon.

They no longer saw just "monsters," but a complete ecosystem: there were weak Tail-Headed Bears, powerful Ring-Headed Bears, gentle Oddish, and majestic Heracross.

Each species has its own territory and habits, which contribute to the ecological balance of the forest.

Through this visit, Lin Dao formally established his special status in the forest: not a conqueror, but a communicator; not an intruder, but a neighbor.

During the day, he conducts forest diplomacy and science popularization live broadcasts, while at night, he locks himself in a makeshift, simple workshop to devote himself to another crucial research project: trying to create Poké Balls.

He first chose the most classic red and white spherical design from his memory and used his points to redeem the specific blueprints on the Arceus phone. Using a special alloy provided by He Zhong, whose performance far surpasses that of ordinary metals in the Pokémon world, and with his hand-eye coordination that far exceeds that of ordinary people, he actually managed to handcraft a sphere with a precise structure.

However, the result was disappointing.

The scan results from Arceus's phone poured cold water on his hopes:

[Normal Poké Ball (Crafted): Failed, no effect]

This happened seven times in a row.

Lin Dao realized that the problem might not lie in the craftsmanship, but in the materials themselves; the metals of this world had not yet resonated with the special energy of the Pokémon world.