Live treasure appraisal: You are such an elf!

Chapter 536 Departure, Ailao Forest! Beautiful glowing mushrooms, look like little elves from afar, but up close they're mind-numbing!

Ailao Forest.

Within China, this is one of the most primitive and also one of the wildest areas where explorers have the highest disappearance and death rates.

Online discussions have described it as a "forbidden zone for life."

Ye Yinchuan, meanwhile, had already passed through the outpost and entered the border of this forbidden zone of life.

The air itself became frigid.

Looking out, the desolate primeval forest is exceptionally quiet, yet one can faintly hear the echoes of unknown creatures.

"Ailao Forest..."

Ye Yinchuan murmured to himself.

The information brought by the Daily Intelligence Report still lingers in his mind.

Rayquaza!
The ruler of the sky, the guardian of the ozone layer, and an ancient Pokémon on par with Groudon and Kyogre!
Such a being, which only exists in mythology, will soon appear before my very eyes.

The location is in the Ailao Forest.

From the perspective of the show's entertainment value, the people in this world have a certain understanding of mythical creatures like Rayquaza.

In this way, compared to mythical beasts that have never been seen before, they have attracted a different kind of high level of attention and popularity.

In other words, it means they have a certain fan base.

Ye Yinchuan couldn't afford to miss this opportunity no matter what.

Not to mention, in order to fight Deoxys, they might be able to borrow Rayquaza's power.

"Goo!"

A fluffy little head peeked out from Ye Yinchuan's backpack.

It's Little Y.

That shimmering little mountain tit, a creature that fused the powers of three divine beasts.

Its little red eyes sparkled with excitement.

"Chirp?"

It tilted its head, as if asking, "Where are we going?"
"Go find a really good guy."

Ye Yinchuan stretched out his finger and gently tapped its little head.

"Although you are also a Flying type, that one is the true King of the Sky in this world."

Little Y made a sound that seemed to understand, then shrank back into her backpack.

Besides Xiao Y, Ye Yinchuan also brought several capable assistants with him on this trip to the Ailao Forest.

The sniper tree owl is the absolute king of forest warfare.

Egui Peng, also a grass-type herb, has an extremely strong sense of plants.

Two Zoroarks, illusions and superpowers, can often play an unexpected role.

And... Bosscodora.

Despite its enormous size, thanks to the ability of "Carefree Pampering," it can transform back into Cocodor's form at any time for easier movement.

Its steel body is the best guarantee against unknown dangers.

Diancie and Sableye need no introduction; both possess Mega Evolution and can even collaborate.

This is a perfect team that combines reconnaissance, stealth, offensive and defensive capabilities.

……

The massive, intertwined tree roots and the thick layer of fallen leaves, accumulated over countless years.

The air was filled with the scent of earth and vegetation.

The sunlight, cut into countless tiny spots by the layers of the dense, all-encompassing tree canopy, sprinkled sporadically onto the moss-covered ground.

It was eerily quiet.

All I could hear was my own heartbeat and the rustling of the wind through the leaves.

But clearly, places like the Ailao Forest must harbor some kind of ecosystem.

[Holy crap, the streamer's on another adventure? This place looks so primitive!]

【The Ailao Forest? I heard it's extremely dangerous! How exciting!】

Ye Yinchuan ignored the comments.

The interior of the Ailao Forest is more complex than imagined.

The trees here seem to have grown for thousands of years, and are as huge as mountains.

Thick vines coiled around it like giant pythons.

The ground was covered with a thick layer of moss and ferns, and it felt soft and damp underfoot.

Thick, damp fog obscured most of the view.

The deeper you go, the less light there is from the sun and moon.

Just now.

The Bosscodora that was walking at the front suddenly stopped.

It faced forward and emitted a low, wary clanging sound.

Ye Yinchuan's eyes narrowed.

"what happened?"

He followed Coco Dora's gaze.

In the dense forest ahead, a "tree" had appeared out of nowhere.

A "tree"... with a single eye and a twisted arm.

Its bark has an eerie, dark brown color, as if it had been dead for many years.

On the tree trunk, a hideous face was faintly visible, with only a single blood-red eye radiating an ominous light in the dim forest.

Its branches, like withered and twisted arms, drooped limply at its sides.

[Holy crap! What is that thing? A tree spirit?]

[That scared me! What kind of Pokémon is that? It's so ridiculous!]

[I recognize it! This is... Woodpecker! A Ghost/Grass-type Pokémon!]

Ye Yinchuan's "Discerning Eye for Treasures" has already provided the answer.

Pokémon: Woodpecker

[Type: Ghost/Grass]

【Level: 58】

[Feature: Harvest]

Status: Alert

"The Rotten Wood Demon..."

Ye Yinchuan understood.

Perhaps they were mistaken for intruders.

"We don't mean any harm."

Ye Yinchuan tried to use telepathy to convey goodwill to the other party.

"I was just passing through."

However, the rotten wood spirit did not respond.

Its single, blood-red eye still coldly stared at them.

next second.

Shh...shh...shh...

The surrounding trees seemed to come alive!

They started moving and changing positions!
Towering ancient trees, like living chess pieces, form a complex and eerie labyrinth around them!

The light was completely blocked.

The direction was instantly lost.

They are trapped!

[Holy crap! A surprise attack?!]

[Is this the power of the Wood Spirit? Controlling the forest? That's way too overpowered!]

[The streamer is in trouble now!]

Ye Yinchuan's expression remained calm.

"Can't you understand what I'm saying?"

Instead of panicking, he observed the ever-changing tree wall around him with great interest.

“Evil and strange.”

He called softly.

"OK!"

The treacherous spirit understood immediately.

It held the thorny vine high!
At the tip of the stick, the emerald green crystal burst forth with dazzling light!

Vines are entwined!

Om-!
A pure and powerful grass-type energy spread out like ripples from the center of the Egui Pong!
The trees that were moving and controlled by the Wood Demon suddenly froze the moment they came into contact with this energy!
It was as if a soldier had heard an order from a higher-ranking officer!

They stopped moving and returned to their original posture.

The maze made of trees collapsed on its own!

【! ! ! 】

Holy crap! You can do that?!

[Is the Grass-type energy of the Evil Spirit higher in rank than that of the Wood Sprite? Has it directly seized command?]

Is this the true value of a legendary Pokémon? So cool!

A look of disbelief and astonishment flashed across the Wood Demon's single, blood-red eye.

It cannot be understood.

Why did my control over the forest suddenly fail?

Who exactly is this short, masked man in front of me?
And in that moment of its daze.

A figure appeared behind it like a ghost.

It's a sniper tree owl.

It had silently circled around to the back of the Wood Demon without anyone noticing.

The sharp feathered arrow was already nocked on the longbow made of wing bones, aimed at the back of the Wood Demon.

A chilling killing intent locked onto it instantly!

If you could understand human language, we also have some knowledge of archery!
The rotten wood demon's body suddenly stiffened.

It could sense that if it made the slightest movement, the arrow containing terrifying energy would mercilessly pierce through its core!
"We really meant no harm."

Ye Yinchuan's voice rang out again.

"We were just passing by." "We apologize if we disturbed your peace."

As he spoke, he took out a handful of special fertilizer that exuded a strong sense of life from his backpack.

This is a specialty of [Elf Paradise].

For Grass-type Pokémon, it is an unparalleled delicacy and tonic.

He gently placed the fertilizer on the ground.

"It's just a small gift, nothing special."

Having done all this, he took his Pokémon, turned around, and prepared to leave.

The sniper owl put away its arrows and flew back to Ye Yinchuan's side.

Throughout the entire process, they did not exhibit any aggression.

He simply proved with absolute strength that he was not a weakling who could be easily manipulated.

The rotten wood spirit stood silently in place.

Its single, blood-red eye watched Ye Yinchuan's departing figure, then glanced at the handful of fertilizer on the ground, which exuded an enticing aroma.

Finally, it slowly stretched out a dry branch and rolled up the fertilizer on the ground.

Simultaneously.

The surrounding trees began to recede to both sides.

A path leading deep into the forest appeared clearly before Ye Yinchuan.

"...They've reached a settlement already?"

[A slap followed by a sweet treat? The streamer is too clever!]

Is this the world of the strong? First, they use strength to shut you up, then they use kindness to pave the way for you.

Ye Yinchuan turned around and nodded slightly in the direction of the rotten wood demon to express his gratitude.

Then he continued along the path.

……

After passing through the area guarded by the Wood Sprite, the view ahead suddenly opened up.

It was a huge, valley-like clearing in the woods.

In the center of the open space, there is a clear lake, its waters displaying an emerald hue under the dappled light and shadow.

What's most striking is the area around the lake.

There was a patch of... glowing mushrooms growing there.

They gathered in twos and threes, like little elves holding up tiny umbrellas.

The cap has green spots that emit a soft, flickering fluorescence.

Their bodies sway gently to some peculiar rhythm.

At the same time, tiny specks of golden, spore-like dust continuously drifted out from under the cap.

Light dust danced in the air, converging into streaks of shimmering light that adorned the entire valley like a dream.

Wow...so beautiful...

What is this? There's a place like this in the Ailao Forest?

Wow, what kind of Pokémon is this?

[In places like this, there's practically no distinction between day and night; sunlight can't get in, so it's practically like nighttime!]

Ye Yinchuan was also deeply attracted by the scene before him.

The audience didn't recognize him, but he did.

"This is a night-blooming cereus."

"A very rare Grass/Fairy-type Pokémon that also inhabits deep in the forest."

"If you see them emitting light in a similar place, never go near them..."

"Because the light and spores they emit have a hypnotic effect... People who are lost in the forest and are attracted by their light may never return."

[Don't scare people, streamer! These mushrooms are so beautiful, it's like a fairyland, how could they be dangerous?]

Yes, this light is so dreamy!

[I don't care, if I get lost, I'll definitely go to a place like this; it's so therapeutic.]

Some viewers in the live stream were clearly captivated by the beautiful sight of this glowing mushroom forest.

They completely disregarded Ye Yinchuan's warning.

Ye Yinchuan smiled.

"cure?"

Sometimes, the more beautiful something is, the more dangerous it is.

He didn't explain much, but slowly walked towards the mushroom grove.

"Wind Fairy, blow away the spores in front."

"Woo~"

The wind sprite nimbly flew to the front, puffing out its little mouth.

call--

A gentle, continuous airflow blew all the golden dust floating in the air to the sides, clearing a safe passage.

As the distance gets closer.

The true nature of the lampshade mushroom gradually became clear to everyone.

From a distance, they look like adorable little sprites holding tiny umbrellas.

Up close...

Their long, pale legs, like withered tree roots, support their disproportionate bodies.

The arms, equally slender, hung limply at their sides, ending in three strange, claw-like fingers.

What's most terrifying is their "face".

On the stem of the mushroom, there is a face that looks very much like a human.

But on that face, there was no nose, only a pair of empty, dark, bean-like eyes.

And a bizarre mouth that stretched all the way to its ears, as if it were smiling eternally.

Coupled with their flickering fluorescence and their sleepwalking, swaying posture...

An indescribable chill ran down the spines of all the spectators, straight to the top of their heads!

【Fuck! ! ! ! 】

[I'm sorry! Streamer, I'm sorry! This thing is so cheesy!]

[Help! This isn't an elf, it's a monster straight out of a horror movie!]

[From afar it looks like paradise, but up close it's like hell... the contrast is just too much!]

That smile... I feel like it's watching me and laughing. I'm going to have nightmares tonight...

The style of the comments in the live stream suddenly changed.

Just a moment ago I was praising them, now all that's left is fear.

Do you still feel healed?

A faint smile appeared on Ye Yinchuan's lips.

He stopped and kept a safe distance from the nearest lampshade mushroom.

"Actually, there's no need for everyone to be so afraid."

"The nature of the lampshade mushroom is not particularly aggressive. They are not actually very interested in humans."

"Their attacks are primarily aimed at seizing territory."

Ye Yinchuan's gaze swept over the damp ground around him.

“Dark, damp environments like this, which are suitable for fungal growth, are their favorite.”

"But there is another type of Pokémon that also likes this environment."

"Therefore, they will wage an endless war for nutrients and territory."

"We just happened to stumble into their battlefield."

The voice just fell.

rustling... rustling...

A series of soft, rustling sounds, like the crawling of countless insects, came from the other side of the woodland.

Followed by.

A group of orange Pokémon, resembling giant insects, slowly emerged from the shadows.

On their backs, each carried a disproportionately large mushroom with red background and white spots.

The mushrooms almost completely covered their bodies.

Their eyes were empty, a pure white color devoid of any life.

Like... a manipulated puppet.

Paraster!

[Holy crap! It's Paraster! Those eyes... he's definitely a zombie controlled by the mushroom!]

Are these two mushroom Pokémon going to fight?

[Mushroom vs. Mushroom? What kind of niche competition is this?]

The audience instantly understood what Ye Yinchuan meant.

As soon as the Paraster army appeared, it charged towards the territory of the Lampshade Night Mushroom without hesitation!

Their goal is clear: to seize this rich land!
Facing the intruders.

The lampshade mushrooms reacted immediately!
Their bizarre bodies began to sway violently at an even more peculiar frequency!

The fluorescence on the cap is flashing wildly!
hum-

Visible green energy ripples spread out from them!
Absorb power!

The Parasters at the forefront suddenly stiffened, their momentum instantly slowing down.

They can feel their life force being rapidly drained away!
"grumble--!"

The giant mushroom on its back seemed to sense a threat and let out a piercing scream!

Paraster, which was being controlled, forcibly broke free from the suction force, brandishing its huge pincers and continuing to charge forward fearlessly!
At the same time, the mushrooms on their backs suddenly shuddered!
puff!puff!puff!
Large swaths of deep purple powder shot out like smoke!

Paralysis powder!
For a while.

Golden hypnotic dust and purple paralyzing powder intertwined and collided in the forest!
The entire valley was shrouded in a strange and dazzling "poisonous fog".

The lampshade mushrooms swayed, releasing their absorption power while simultaneously spreading hypnotic spores.

Meanwhile, the Parasters, despite the negative effects of losing their life force, frantically sprayed paralyzing powder, attempting to tear their enemies apart with their massive pincers!
There were no deafening shouts.

There was only one silent mushroom war, a war fought over territory and resources.

"Family members, this is the most real, and also the most brutal... law of survival in the primeval forest!"

(End of this chapter)