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

Two weeks after Lin Dao and Li Hao left the forest and settled in Rongcheng, on a peaceful afternoon, the Pokémon egg belonging to Salamence, which was placed deep in the riverside camp and carefully guarded by researchers, suddenly showed unusual behavior.

The gentle, regularly flickering light suddenly became rapid and bright, and the intricate patterns on the eggshell surface seemed to come alive, flowing with the breath of life.

The researchers responsible for 24-hour monitoring immediately confirmed the situation. While excited, they also maintained their professionalism and reported to He Zhong in Rongcheng via a secure line, and also notified Lin Dao himself.

"Mr. Lin! The Salamence's egg is glowing! And the frequency is increasing! We detected strong life fluctuations, and based on the data you left, this... this is definitely a sign of impending hatching!"

"I understand." Lin Dao's voice was calm, but his fingers tightened slightly around the phone. "I'll be right back."

After hanging up the phone, Lin Dao quickly got up.

At the same moment, I felt the Poké Ball around my waist vibrate violently and buzz.

The sphere shook violently, conveying a strong emotion that was a mixture of anxiety, urgency, and anticipation.

Lin Dao immediately reached out and pressed down on the Poké Ball, saying, "I know, don't rush. Let's go back right away and greet it together."

He quickly stood up and contacted He Zhong via the internal phone: "Captain He, urgent news from the creek camp! The Salamander eggs have entered the final hatching stage. I must return immediately."

"The meeting with the Materials Science and Engineering Department this afternoon, as well as the internal seminar this evening, need to be urgently postponed or canceled."

He Zhong's reply was concise and decisive: "Understood. Transportation plan?"

"The quickest way." A decisive glint flashed in Lin Dao's eyes. "We'll ride back with a Salamence. At the same time, this is a great opportunity to showcase the potential of Flying-type Pokémon to the public and to broadcast the Pokémon's creation process live. Please coordinate airspace and public opinion guidance."

"Received. See you at the hotel rooftop helipad in five minutes. I'll handle the air traffic control and public relations follow-up."

Five minutes later, on the hotel's rooftop helipad.

Li Hao carried his live-streaming equipment to the rooftop, followed by an unexpected guest: Shen Yu'er, dressed in a well-tailored beige OL suit, her makeup exquisite but unable to conceal her weariness from days of travel.

She was holding the excited snake-patterned bear in her arms for Li Hao, clearly having just received the news and rushed over as well.

"Brother Lin! The eggs are ready to hatch, right?" Li Hao asked breathlessly. "I just received a message from the camp."

Shen Yu'er rubbed her temples, her eyes filled with curiosity and a rare moment of relaxation during a work break: "I happened to be having a meeting nearby, so I came over as soon as I heard the news."

"The group has a lot of things to do in preparation, but I don't want to miss the 'historic moment' of witnessing the birth of a new life, especially the birth of a descendant of a Salamence."

"By the way," she said, waving the tablet in her hand, "we can also see the progress of the camp construction in person and think about the future planning of the new town conservation center."

Lin Dao smiled as he watched this strong woman who quickly got into character and was full of energy.

"Then let's hurry and fly back together."

Lin Dao took the Salamence's Poké Ball from his waist.

Li Hao was taken aback: "Fly?"

Shen Yu'er had already understood. She gently stroked the fur of the snake-patterned bear in her arms, her voice filled with suppressed excitement: "A Flying Dragon?"

"Hmm." Lin Dao pressed the release button. "This is the best time to let everyone see with their own eyes that Pokémon are not just neighbors in the forest, but also partners who can carry us across great distances."

"Come forth, Salamence!"

A burst of red light appeared, accompanied by a suppressed, thunderous roar, and the enormous bloodwing dragon's figure materialized.

As soon as it appeared, its scarlet eyes eagerly looked toward the northern forest, and its wings fluttered nervously, stirring up gusts of air.

It sensed the powerful call from its bloodline.

The Flying Dragon ignored everyone else, its golden-red vertical pupils fixed on Lin Dao, a low, urgent buzzing sound emanating from its throat.

"Calm down, partner." Lin Dao stepped forward and gently stroked the scales on the side of Salamence's lowered head. "Let's go home together and welcome your child. Now, give us a ride."

Salamence responded with a low growl and lowered its body.

Lin Dao nimbly straddled its broad, platform-like back and stood firmly in a stable position near his neck.

He reached out his hands to help Li Hao and the slightly nervous Shen Yu'er up.

Thanks to Lin Daoyuan's superhuman balance and core strength, as well as the enormous size of the Salamence that far surpasses that of its kind, the three of them were more than capable.

Li Hao quickly adjusted the handheld gimbal and head-mounted camera equipment, while Shen Yu'er helped fix the auxiliary microphone.

"Hey everyone, I'm going live urgently! Amazing news!"

Li Hao got into the zone the moment the device was turned on.

"The Salamence Queen's egg is about to hatch! We're on our way back to camp right now, and in a super cool way—live-streaming our flight on a Salamence!"

"Let me show you what a true 'Sky Overlord' ride looks like!"

The sudden notification that the live stream was starting caused a large influx of users who had been following the live stream.

The live chat exploded instantly:

"??? A live stream during the day? That's rare!"

"Riding a flying dragon?! Really? Is it safe?"

"It hatched?! We've waited so long, it's finally here!"

"Teacher Lin is so steady standing on the dragon's back! His boyfriend-like strength is off the charts!"

"That's President Shen next to me! Sister Yu'er's office lady outfit is stunning! The snakeskin bear is so cute!"

"I have already submitted my resume to Mr. Shen and hope to be hired."

"Hey, you guys submitting your resumes, wait for me! Mr. Shen, look at me!"

"This perspective...is it really from the sky? I'm afraid of heights!"

Facing the howling wind (the Salamence considerately created a gentle airflow barrier, weakening most of the strong wind), Lin Dao calmly addressed the camera: "Hello everyone, this is a temporary live stream."

"As Li Hao said, we are returning to the creekside campsite because a long-awaited new life is about to be born."

"I promised that everyone would witness the birth of new life."

"Now, we must get back to the forest as quickly as possible."

He patted the Salamence on the neck. "And our companions are willing to give us a ride."

"Hold on tight."

With a sudden burst of wings, it fiercely slammed into the air! A gale swept across the tarmac as the Flying Dragon soared into the sky in a near-vertical ascent, instantly leaving the city's buildings beneath its feet.

"Whoa—!" Li Hao's exclamation was ripped apart by the sound of the wind. He clung tightly to Lin Dao's waist, while his other hand stubbornly held the gimbal camera high.

Shen Yu'er bit her lip, her body tense from the feeling of weightlessness, but her eyes were wide open.

Below, the streets of Chengdu unfold like a chessboard, with vehicles like ants and rivers like ribbons.

This is a pure and wild perspective that humans have never experienced with their own flesh and blood.

The Salamence ascends to cruising altitude, and its wings switch to a stable gliding motion.

The wind still howled, but it was no longer violent.

Lin Dao slightly turned his body to block most of the airflow for the two people behind him. His enhanced physique proved its value at this moment, making him as stable as a rock.

The live stream went completely crazy:

"This perspective! This perspective!! I'm flying!!"

"My mom asked me why I was kneeling while looking at my phone."

"The speed is definitely over 300 kilometers per hour! Even a helicopter couldn't catch up!"

"Teacher Lin is so steady, she even protected the two people behind her... I'm so happy."

"I used to be afraid of Salamence, but now I want to ride one..."

"As you can see, we are currently above the city. The flying dragons are extremely fast, far exceeding the speed of ordinary vehicles." Lin Dao's voice came through the wind, still clear.

"This mobility and strategic deployment capability is the norm in the Pokémon world. Please look at the ground."

The camera zoomed in at the right moment, and you could see some people on the street stopping and looking up because of the huge dragon shadow in the sky, and many people raising their mobile phones to take pictures.

However, thanks to prior notification and on-site guidance from the authorities, the crowd did not panic; instead, many waved and cheered.

Many more people were looking down at their phones, clearly having received live stream notifications or news briefs.

The flight path deviated slightly, passing over the construction site of the "Ring Chengdu Ecological Buffer Zone" and the "Exploration Road No. 1" leading to the forest.

The screen showed a bustling construction scene: large construction machinery and workers wearing special protective clothing worked together to clear specific vegetation, lay new damage-resistant road surfaces, and erect energy-sensing guardrails.

In the distance, some newly built observation posts and supply points can be vaguely seen at the edge of the forest.

"This is the coexistence infrastructure construction that is currently underway," Lin Daojie explained.

"To prepare for safer and more orderly exploration and access to the wild environment in the future."