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

Around noon, Lin Dao and Li Hao had a simple lunch of wild fruits they had picked.

Although these fruits are not as good as oranges, they can still satisfy hunger and quench thirst.

After the meal, Lin Dao explained the situation to the Growlithe.

The orange puppy seemed to understand. It sat in the center of the camp and nodded seriously, looking as if it was saying, "I'll take care of the camp."

The Oddish seemed to sense something, and they pulled their tiny roots out of the soil, lined up in a row, and their five leaves on top swayed rhythmically from side to side, as if waving goodbye.

The mushroom peeked out from the crack in the rock, its cap peeking out with two tiny eyes looking over timidly.

The lily root dolls stood hand in hand by the stream, their leaves swaying gently above their heads.

This small riverside campsite is already taking shape as a home.

This small creekside campsite has developed into a remarkable ecosystem.

Different types of Pokémon each have their own roles: Oddish purifies the air, Mushroom decomposes humus, and Lilligant regulates the growth of surrounding plants.

Growlithe has become the default guardian of this small community.

We'll probably be back in the evening.

Lin Dao patted the Growlithe's head one last time, then turned and set off with Li Hao.

They first went to an orange tree they found before heading to the forest road.

As I walked through a patch of newly grown bushes, I noticed subtle changes in the shapes of many plants: the leaves were fuller, the branches were thicker, and some plants that shouldn't be blooming this season had even produced flower buds.

The fusion of the two worlds has not only brought Pokémon, but also seems to be quietly changing the ecology of the Earth itself.

Fortunately, the tree was not taken over by other Pokémon.

Six plump blue fruits hung on the branch, glistening enticingly in the sunlight.

Lin Dao carefully picked them and put them away.

"These berries are a form of hard currency in the Pokémon world."

Lin Dao carefully picked the fruit while explaining to Li Hao.

"Not only can they restore physical strength, but some special tree fruits can also cure abnormal conditions."

"In the wild, finding a fruit tree is like finding a small supply station."

Li Hao asked curiously, "Can we grow it ourselves?"

"Theoretically, it's possible." Lin Dao picked the last fruit.

"But it needs suitable soil, sunlight, and most importantly, the growth of the fruit requires a special energy field in the Pokémon world, which we call the 'Pokémon Ecofield'."

"After the two worlds merged, this energy field should be gradually spreading."

At 2:00 PM sharp, Li Hao started his live stream.

Almost instantly after the broadcast began, viewers flooded in like a tidal wave, with the number of viewers quickly exceeding five thousand from zero.

The comments started scrolling:

"Hello, both hosts!"

"It's finally airing! It feels like ages since I last saw it in just a few hours."

"I'm a newbie. I heard there are people from another world, so I came to check it out."

"I watched the live broadcast recording from this morning three times; it was so amazing!"

"Look at me, Brother Lin! I want to grow Oddish!"

"The government just issued a notice saying they are studying the phenomenon related to Pokémon!"

Lin Dao quickly scanned the comments, catching key information. The government had begun to pay attention; this presented both an opportunity and a challenge.

"Good afternoon everyone, I am Lin Dao."

"I am Li Hao."

After a brief introduction, Lin Dao got straight to the point.

"This afternoon, we will take a trail deep into the forest in search of the snake bear that had a 'close encounter' with Li Hao yesterday."

He deliberately used a relaxed tone, and the live chat immediately filled with "hahaha" and "the streamer's embarrassing history".

Li Hao made an embarrassed expression to match, which livened up the atmosphere in the live broadcast room.

"During this process, I will introduce the Pokémon we encounter along the way and show you the current state of the wild."

His tone turned serious: "I must emphasize that you should not leave the city unless you are fully prepared."

"The wild is full of unknowns, including not only gentle Pokémon but also dangerous ones."

"Knowledge and preparation are key to survival in this new world. I don't want anyone to have the misconception that 'the wilderness is safe' because of my live stream."

These words caused a brief silence in the live chat, followed by a flood of more rational responses:

"The anchor is right, safety first."

"We learn through screens and won't go out rashly."

"Please continue, we need more knowledge."

"So, will we see any dangerous Pokémon today?"

Lin Dao nodded: "What we encounter depends entirely on the forest's arrangements. Now, let's set off."

Lin Dao led Li Hao along the snake-patterned bear track marked on the Arceus mobile phone map.

Li Hao held up his phone, while Lin Dao walked ahead to scout the way. His eyes constantly scanned the surroundings, and the map function of the Arceus phone was fully activated, monitoring life signals within a radius of 500 meters.

These words silenced the comments section for a moment, after which more comments expressing understanding and support emerged.

The forest was denser than I had imagined. Clearly, the merging of the two worlds had not only brought new life but also accelerated the growth of the existing plants.

The towering ancient trees blocked most of the sunlight, with only a few sparse spots of light filtering through the leaves and falling on the thick layer of fallen leaves on the ground.

"Watch your step," Lin Dao warned. "The layer of fallen leaves is very thick; there might be pits or..."

Before he could finish speaking, he abruptly stopped and raised his right hand to signal a halt. Li Hao immediately steadied himself, pointing the camera in the direction Lin Dao was looking.

"Look at that birch tree, everyone," Lin Dao said in a low voice, "about two meters up on the trunk."

The camera then pans to reveal a bright green caterpillar slowly crawling along a tree trunk.

Its body consists of seven segments, with a striking Y-shaped red antennae on its head and a yellow spindle-shaped tail.

"This is Caterpie, a Bug-type Pokémon." Lin Dao lowered his voice so as not to disturb it.

"They are among the most common Pokémon in the forest, and they are at the bottom of the food chain. Many bird-type Pokémon feed on them."

Green Caterpillar

Rating: 9

Attribute: Insect

Characteristics: Scale powder

Moves already learned: Tackle, Web Shot, Insect Bite

Physical condition: Healthy

"Caterpillars can only learn a few tricks, usually just ramming, spinning webs, and biting," Lin Dao continued to explain.

"But that doesn't mean it's worthless. The biggest characteristic of Bug-type Pokémon is their rapid evolution. Caterpie can evolve into Metapod in a very short time, and then into Butterfree."

The comments section started to appear:

"A giant butterfly? Is it one of those butterfly monsters that can stir up huge winds?"

"I've seen it! A single flap of its wings can snap a sapling in two!"

"The final evolved form that Lin Dao mentioned yesterday!"

Lin Dao nodded and pulled up a video he had saved on his phone.

That was a surveillance video that circulated widely online, showing an "unidentified flying creature attacking an abandoned convoy."