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Lin and his companion continued toward the rocky area, where several mushrooms were huddled together sunbathing.

Their caps are brown with spotted patterns, making them look like moving mushrooms.

"This is Mushroom, a pure Grass-type Pokémon," Lin Dao introduced, keeping his distance.

"They prefer damp, shady environments, and the spores they shed have analgesic and sleep-inducing effects. This is partly why Growlithe can sleep so soundly."

The mushroom in the lens seemed to know it was being watched, and shyly shrank into the crevice of the rock, only revealing half of its cap, with two small eyes peeking out timidly.

The comments section was instantly melted by cuteness:

"Ahhh, so cute!"

"It can even get shy!"

"It looks like a moving mushroom toy!"

Lin Dao chuckled and said, "Mushrooms are indeed very docile, but they also have self-defense capabilities. If they feel threatened, they will release spores that cause sedation, or they will headbutt each other. However, as long as they are not deliberately provoked, they prefer to coexist peacefully."

Next up are the lily root dolls. These two little guys stand hand in hand by the stream, their leaves above them like two tiny umbrellas, swaying gently in the morning breeze.

"Lily Root Doll is also a Grass-type," Lin Dao explained.

"The leaves on their heads can perform photosynthesis, and the roots under their feet can absorb water and nutrients."

"In the Pokémon world, many herbalists and gardeners enjoy working with Liliroot because they have a natural affinity for plant growth."

As if to confirm Lin Dao's words, a lily root doll walked to a wilted little flower and gently touched it with its leaf hand.

A miraculous thing happened: the little flower stood up at a speed visible to the naked eye, and its color became more vibrant.

The chat exploded again:

"What did I see? Plants reviving?"

"This ability is so useful!"

"I want to get one! I own a flower shop!"

Lin Dao pressed on, saying, "The Pokémon I just introduced are all Grass-type Pokémon with gentle personalities, making them suitable for beginners to train."

"If people want to find Pokémon partners in the future, they are a good choice. Of course, the premise is mutual respect and building trust."

"So they really aren't monsters..."

"But how do you explain those that can breathe fire and generate electricity?"

Lin Dao saw the last comment and calmly replied, "Pokémon, like humans, come in all sorts of different kinds and personalities."

"Some are gentle, some are fierce, some are friendly to humans, and some are very wary. The key is how we interact with them and how we understand their behavior."

He walked back to the vicinity of the camp. The Growlithe had already gotten up. Although its movements were still a little stiff, it insisted on following Lin Dao's side, vigilantly observing its surroundings.

"This is Growlithe." Lin Dao reached out and gently stroked Growlithe's back, and Growlithe squinted its eyes in enjoyment.

"As you can see, it is currently on alert. Canine Pokémon have an innate instinct to protect their territory and companions."

Someone in the live chat recognized it:

"The local dogs I keep in the countryside act like this when they're on guard!"

"Growlithe is so cool! Its ears look a bit like a Doberman's!"

"Is it protecting the forest road?"

"It was so badly injured yesterday, how come it can stand up today?"

Lin Dao gently stroked Growlithe as he answered, "Growlithe's recovery ability is indeed very strong, thanks to the vitality unique to Pokémon."

"In the Pokémon world, Growlithe and its evolved form Arcanine are the best partners for all police officers. They are loyal, brave, can track scents, and can use fire moves, making them very reliable working partners."

He crouched down and gently stroked the Growlithe's fur.

"This Growlithe lured away a powerful enemy all by itself to protect its weaker companion."

"This sense of justice and spirit of sacrifice is why it is called a 'police dog'."

The Growlithe seemed to understand the praise, turned its head and licked Lin Dao's hand, then continued to perform its "guard" duties, looking just like a little guard.

The atmosphere in the live stream subtly changed at that moment.

Malicious comments were gradually drowned out, replaced by more and more curious, well-meaning, and even envious voices:

"So they're just like police dogs in our world!"

"Growlithe is so cool, I want to have one..."

"These Pokémon are completely different from those that attack people online!"

"Please introduce more, host!"

Lin Dao breathed a sigh of relief as he watched the shift in the direction of the comments.

Once a crack appears in the wall of fear, light can shine in.

For the rest of the morning, Lin Dao sat on a rock by the stream, answering viewers' questions in front of the camera and explaining basic facts about the Pokémon world: type matchups, move learning, evolution conditions, eating habits, etc.

He tried his best to use simple and easy-to-understand language, combined with these vivid examples, to explain the rules of that distant world.

Li Hao was busy adjusting the camera angle, occasionally interjecting to add to the discussion, and sometimes even showing off his newly learned knowledge.

"Everyone, Oddish is a grass-type with poison attributes, so it's afraid of fire, ice, and psychic powers... Oh, Brother Lin, am I right?"

"Mostly correct." Lin Dao nodded with a smile. "However, poison-type attacks are still vulnerable to ground and psychic types. We'll discuss the details later."

The number of viewers in the live stream continued to climb, exceeding 100,000 by the end of the morning.

Gifts kept appearing on the screen, and the number of followers soared to 30,000, which is phenomenal data for a newly launched outdoor channel.

"Okay, thank you everyone for your attention and gifts." Lin Dao said to the camera as noon approached.

"It's almost noon, so we need to prepare lunch and let these Pokémon friends rest. At 2 PM, I'll take everyone for a walk around the area, introducing more wild Pokémon and how to deal with unfamiliar Pokémon."

He paused, then said sincerely, "I know many people are still doubting and fearing. That's okay, I have plenty of time."

"I will use every day's live stream and every interaction to prove to you what Pokémon are and what they can become. See you this afternoon."

The moment the live stream ended, Li Hao let out a long sigh of relief and collapsed to the ground.

"My God... 100,000 people are online at the same time! Brother Lin, did you see that? The total amount of donations has exceeded 50,000!"

Lin Dao remained calm: "Numbers aren't important; what matters is how many people start to change their minds."

He went to the stream to wash his hands, with Growlithe following behind him. The Oddish pulled their feet out of the soil and hopped over to him, while Mushroom and Lilyroot also curiously approached.

Sunlight filters through the leaves, casting dappled shadows on them, and the stream babbles gently. This small riverside campsite seems to have become the first peaceful haven where two worlds meet.

"We're going a bit further this afternoon," Lin Dao said to Li Hao.

"Go in the direction where we found Zigzagoon yesterday. There should be more types of Pokémon there, and maybe... it's more dangerous."

Li Hao swallowed hard, but looking at the docile little ones in front of him, and then at Lin Dao's determined profile, he nodded firmly: "Okay! I'll go with you!"