Live treasure appraisal: You are such an elf!

Chapter 553 Host, my gem starfish looks a bit off! You... Oppa starfish?
"The most valuable quality in a person is self-awareness; only by letting go can one take on new responsibilities."

Ye Yinchuan nodded approvingly.

"In that case, I'll help you pick a good prospect."

His gaze sharpened slightly as it swept over the dense swarm of scorpions on the cliff face.

[The discerning eye for treasures] has already revealed the potential of every Scorpio to him.

The barrage of comments is full of anticipation—

[Here it comes! The streamer's lightning-fast identification skills!]

Although I can't capture the dominant Scorpio, what more could I ask for than having the streamer help me choose a top-tier one!

Indeed, I've heard that even the King of Heaven himself needs to consult the streamer before he can undergo a super evolution, which shows just how authoritative he is!

"see it?"

Ye Yinchuan's voice drew everyone's attention back.

He pointed to the bottom left corner of the screen, an inconspicuous corner.

“Counting from the bottom up, in the fifth crevice, there’s the creature hanging upside down by its tail, trying to steal the fruit from the tree next to it.”

The camera then zooms in.

A scorpion was seen skillfully hooking its tail onto a rock, its body hanging upside down...

It stretched out its claws and carefully reached for the food that another scorpion had hidden under its body.

His furtive, shifty-eyed appearance was so amusing that it was hard not to laugh.

[It feels a bit sleazy, I don't mean any harm, I really don't know any other words to describe it!]

[What do you know, upstairs? That movement, that expression—he's got the makings of something big!]

[Scorpio companion: Something feels off...]

"Don't underestimate its petty theft; its potential is the best among these ordinary Scorpions."

Ye Yinchuan's voice carried a hint of amusement.

"First of all, its individual value is as high as A grade, which is quite good."

"Secondly, and most importantly, its unique feature is that it's a rare, one-in-a-million hidden model."

Ye Yinchuan paused.

It's 'immunity'.

"With this characteristic, it will not fall into the state of 'poisoning' or 'highly toxic'. This will be the key to victory when facing many tough opponents."

[Immune properties? In specific situations, they're practically godlike!]

Got it, they're born to be the bane of poison!

Ye Yinchuan looked at the scorpion, finally succeeded, stuffed the tree fruit into his mouth, and then quickly swung away, without even letting the "victim" notice.

He continued:
"And look at its series of movements just now, it moved forward and backward with ease, striking once and then immediately fleeing far away. This shows that it has an extremely high aptitude for techniques like 'rapid return'."

"It's smart and has a lot of potential..."

"It is a rough gem that is worth carving."

A professional analysis convinced the audience.

The person on the other end of the line took a deep breath to calm their excitement.

"What should I do? Can my partner handle it?"

Who is your partner?

"Come out! I'm X!"

The liaison threw out a Poké Ball.

A flash of purple light!
A Pokémon with a sleek body, four thin wings, and sharp eyes appeared silently on the cliff, firmly gripping the rock with its claws.

Cross-shaped bat!
"A cross-bat? Very good."

Ye Yinchuan nodded.

"The Crossbat can indeed perform well in this environment. But don't be careless, Scorpio is also very flexible in its home field."

"This scorpion shouldn't be lacking food right now... I think we should capture it through battle!"

Ye Yinchuan's voice became calm and focused.
"Don't try to ambush... send your Crobat directly to initiate the challenge."

[Such a good opportunity, why not launch a surprise attack?]

[Haha, you can ambush them, but what if they call in their allies to gang up on you?]

[That’s right…]

The person on the other end of the line understood.

Send the crossbat to the front of the scorpion.

"cross!"

The cross-bat let out a sharp cry, its four thin wings tracing elegant paths in the air before hovering steadily in front of the thieving scorpion.

Its eyes were full of challenge.

The scorpion, having just succeeded in its attack, still had half a tree fruit stuffed in its mouth, and was preparing to find a corner to secretly enjoy it.

When the cross-bat blocked its way, it was taken aback at first.

Immediately, a hint of displeasure flashed in its big, smug eyes.

The body, which had been hanging loosely upside down, suddenly tensed up!

The entire Pokémon's demeanor changed instantly!

The previous sneakiness and sleazy demeanor had vanished.

Instead, it was replaced by a warrior's fighting spirit!

It stretched out its claws, gently pushed off the rock wall, and nimbly flipped its body over, its claws firmly gripping the rock, facing off against the cross-bat from afar.

The poisonous needles on its tail were raised high, gleaming with a dangerous, cold light!
It accepted the challenge!

Wow! That's quite a bit of backbone! I thought it would just run away!

Don't underestimate any Pokémon! It's just stealing food, not being a coward!

Upon seeing this, the person on the other end of the line perked up and was about to issue the attack order.

"and many more."

Ye Yinchuan's voice rang out calmly.

"Don't fight here."

"Huh?" The person on the other end of the line was taken aback.

"Look around," Ye Yinchuan reminded him.

The person on the other end of the line slightly turned the camera.

On the cliff, hundreds of scorpions, though not approaching, had all their eyes fixed on this spot.

Those ugly-cute faces had different expressions.

There was curiosity, there was a desire to see the spectacle, but more than anything, there was a sense of shared hatred and vigilance!

It was as if, at the command of the challenged scorpion, they would swarm forward without hesitation!

The person on the other end of the line was instantly terrified and broke out in a cold sweat.

He almost forgot that he was facing a huge tribe!

Young people are too impulsive; they'll suffer the consequences sooner or later!

[If a real fight broke out, one spit from each person... no, one scorpion's sting, and the Crossbat would be gone!]

This is the survival rule for wild Pokémon! One-on-one battles? Forget about them, we're all about ganging up!

"Have your Crobat lead it to the empty rock platform on the left."

Ye Yinchuan's voice came through clearly.

"Use speed to pull it away, don't linger in the fight, and don't give it a chance to call for its companions!"

"Understood!"

The liaison immediately understood and gave its X-bat a new command!
"cross!"

The crossbat understood immediately. With a flap of its wings, it transformed into a purple afterimage. Instead of attacking directly, it circled provocatively in front of the scorpion.

Then, it suddenly sped off towards the rock platform that Ye Yinchuan had pointed to!
"ah!"

Upon seeing this, Scorpio roared in anger!
Thinking its opponent was about to escape, it immediately spread its wings and leaped off the cliff without a second thought!

Riding the wind, like a nimble glider, it closely followed behind the Crobat!
Soon, they arrived at the relatively isolated rocky platform.

"Now! Let's start the war!" Ye Yinchuan said in a deep voice.

"Cross-shaped bat, air blade!"

"cross!"

The cross-bat suddenly stopped, flapping all four of its wings at the same time!

Several pale blue, crescent-shaped wind blades crisscrossed, blocking all of Scorpion's gliding routes!

A sly glint flashed in Scorpio's eyes!
In mid-air, it suddenly folded its wings and its body plummeted straight down like a stone!

It skillfully dodged all the sharp air blades!

6! That reaction! That move!

Its understanding of the wind is incredible! It's like dancing on a knife's edge!

However, this is not over yet!

Just as it was falling, it suddenly swung its tail!
A large amount of sand was swept up from the rock wall, instantly forming a sand curtain that rained down on the cross-bats!

Splash sand!

"cross!"

The cross-bat was caught off guard, its vision instantly obstructed!

"ah!"

Scorpion seized the opportunity, using the updraft below to elevate its body once more! Its long tongue, glowing with an eerie red light, extended and licked the Crossbat's wing at an extremely tricky angle!

Licking!

Once hit, the Crossbat may become paralyzed!
By then, its once-proud speed will be gone!

[There are combos? These are all interconnected!]

This Scorpio is really smart!

"Don't panic!"

At this critical moment, Ye Yinchuan's voice was like a stabilizing force!
"Let the Crobat use ultrasound to sense its location!"

Without the slightest hesitation, the person on the other end immediately issued the order!

The cross-bat closed its eyes and gave up sight.

Invisible sound waves spread out from its mouth!
moment!

The scorpion's sneaky figure became crystal clear in its "mind"!
It's now!

"Cross Poison Blade!"

"cross!"

Poison-type Pokémon energy instantly lit up on the wings of the Crobat!
It suddenly flipped to the side, its two wings like two sharp, poisonous blades, precisely meeting the scorpion that was attacking from a blind spot!
puff!

A dull thud as a sharp blade pierced flesh!

"ah--!!!"

Scorpio let out a piercing scream!

Its once agile body was slashed viciously by the cross-shaped poisoned blade, leaving a deep, bone-revealing wound on its abdomen!

Although the purple toxin is suppressed by the immune properties, the physical damage from this move alone is enough!
It crashed heavily onto the rocky platform, struggling, but could no longer fly!
The battle is over.

The person on the other end of the line looked excitedly at the Scorpion lying on the ground, its eyes still defiant despite its severe injuries.

During the battle, he had quietly moved from the cliff to the vicinity and now he was on the platform, where he could both capture the creature and take a rest.

He took a deep breath and took out a Poké Ball from his backpack.

He didn't throw it immediately.

Instead, he addressed Scorpio solemnly, saying, "You are very strong, and I admire you! Would you like to become my partner?"

Scorpio looked at him, and the ferocity in his eyes gradually faded.

It seemed to sense the other party's sincerity.

Seeing this, the person in charge gently released the Poké Ball.

A flash of red light enveloped Scorpio.

He gently shook the Poké Ball a few times in his hand.

Two clicks...

three times...

Ding.

A crisp, light sound announced the successful capture.

"Great, it worked!"

The person connecting held the ball in both hands, their voice trembling.

"Thank you so much, Mr. Kirby! Thank you so much!"

[Congratulations, bro! You've been recognized as a Grade A potential star by the streamer!]

[A huge win! With proper training, it might one day possess the potential to become a dominant force. Add to that Sharp Fangs... evolution is just around the corner!]

Ye Yinchuan smiled with satisfaction as he watched this scene.

"Treat it well."

He gave his final instructions.

"Its 'immunity' characteristic, coupled with its talent for moves like 'U-turn,' means that if it is properly trained, it will become the most agile and troublesome ace sniper in your team."

"I understand! Thank you, Mr. Kirby!"

The person connecting repeatedly expressed their gratitude and spontaneously sent a live stream gift...

He also sent Ye Yinchuan a private message with the detailed location of the cliff where the overlord Scorpion was located.

Ye Yinchuan glanced at it and nodded in satisfaction.

Scorpion King...

He certainly wouldn't miss the chance to have such a cool and powerful Pokémon if given the opportunity.

After ending the live stream, Ye Yinchuan's gaze returned to the live stream interface, which was flooded with comments and requests, as he searched for the next interesting person.

The sheer number of online requests—tens of thousands—was dazzling.

But soon, a comment amidst countless requests for "appraisal" and "potential assessment" caught his attention.

[Host, my starfish looks really weird, could you take a look? It's kind of... indescribable...]

It's a long story.

A hint of interest curved at the corners of Ye Yinchuan's mouth.

What he likes most is this kind of "hard to explain" situation.

"Okay, it's you."

He casually clicked and accepted the connection request from the viewer with the ID "Mystery of the Starfish".

The screen is divided into two.

A new scene unfolded before the eyes of all the viewers.

It appeared to be a private indoor pool training area, with shimmering water and a rather pleasant environment.

A young man wearing black-rimmed glasses, who looked somewhat refined but whose face was full of worry, appeared in front of the camera.

"Hello...Host! I'm connected!" The young man was so excited when he saw Ye Yinchuan's face that he couldn't speak coherently.

"Don't rush, tell me slowly," Ye Yinchuan reassured him. "What happened to your starfish?"

"You...you should see for yourself."

The young man sighed, as if he had made up his mind, and shouted at the pool behind him.

"Come out, Little Star!"

Wow——!
The water broke open, and a purple figure leaped out of the water!

In the air, it spun around, its surface shimmering with crystalline light, and the red gem at its core gleamed brilliantly.

It's a gem starfish!

however……

The moment it landed and tried to stand firm.

The entire live stream room fell into an eerie silence that lasted for three seconds.

Immediately afterwards, the live chat exploded—

Hahahaha!

[666, what am I seeing?! Is that a starfish?!]

[Those legs...those long legs! Why do I feel a strange sense of abstraction about them?]

[Help! My stomach hurts from laughing so much! What kind of new species is this? An oppa starfish?]

That starfish definitely looked like a starfish.

However, the two tentacles that serve as "legs" on its underside are more than twice as long as those of a normal gem starfish!
Thin and long!

Like two purple rice cakes forcibly stretched out, supporting its originally square five-pointed star shape, it looks completely out of place.
Because of its disproportionately long legs, even the most basic act of standing becomes extremely difficult for it.

His body swayed unsteadily, the core gem flickering on and off, like a drunkard about to collapse at any moment.

That scene was absolutely hilarious!
It's as outrageous as it gets!
The young man looked at the overwhelming "hahahaha" comments in the live stream, and his expression became even more distressed.

"Host...look...this is how it is..."

He wanted to cry but had no tears.

"Ever since it was illuminated by a strange light in the sea, it has slowly turned into this... It can barely walk, let alone fight..."

[Strange light? Could it be nuclear radiation? (doge emoji)]

Stop laughing! The trainer is almost crying... Sorry, my morals and my sense of humor are at odds!

[Starfish: I didn't want to look like this either! I'm so desperate!]

The atmosphere in the live stream room was filled with joy.

Ye Yinchuan sensed the atmosphere and couldn't help but laugh.

but……

His gaze fell on the "long-legged starfish".

His discerning eye for antiques revealed everything...

That's not a deformity...

"Family members, don't laugh yet."

Ye Yinchuan's lips continued to curve upwards, not out of mockery, but because he found it amusing.

He looked at the starfish on the screen, which was still struggling to maintain its balance and looked ridiculous.

He said, slowly and deliberately:

"This gem starfish..."

"Perhaps what it expresses is a kind of..."

"Potential for super evolution!"

(End of this chapter)