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Chapter 315 Lost Soul Wood Spirit! Giant Vines and Nut Dumbbells! Valuable Information About Them!
Chapter 315 "Lost Soul" - The Wood Sprite! Giant Vines and Nut Dumbbells! Valuable Information About Them!
[This Pokémon looks really evil!]
[Did they eat someone?]
[Is this what they call an old tree that has become a spirit? Like the Black Mountain Demon!]
At this moment, looking at the comments on the screen, Ye Yinchuan was looking for the right time to speak.
Not only that, he was also admiring and observing the appearance of the Wood Demon.
The appearance of the Wood Demon is undoubtedly as the comments say: an old tree that has become a spirit. It has clumps of grass growing on its wrists and head, which look like wrist guards and hair. The protruding branches on both sides of the Wood Demon's head look like a pair of bull horns, and in fact, there is a smaller branch protruding in the middle, which looks a bit like bangs...
This Pokémon has a single red eye with the corners of its eye socket jutting upwards, giving it a very angry look. Below that is its mouth, and the irregular edges of the bark resemble its sharp teeth...
Its body resembles segments of tree bark connected together, with the black part in the middle being an energy spirit. From a distance, it appears hollow, and there's a break in the abdomen, as if it has a second mouth...
The human skeleton was hidden inside the black spirit of the decaying wood demon...
The Wood Demon's claws were extremely sharp, and with its six spider-like tree roots serving as its lower limbs, it appeared rather ferocious and terrifying, exuding a demonic aura.
At this moment, the Wood Sprite had naturally been subdued and controlled by the people at the Pokémon Center using special chains. These chains were made of a special spirit-blocking stone that could restrict the flow of Pokémon energy. Even Ghost-type Pokémon would find it difficult to do anything if they were bound by the spirit-blocking stone chains.
"Tell me, what's the story behind this skeleton? Did you order the Wood Demon to eat the human?"
Long Feiteng asked the withered tree.
Extreme evildoers usually leave their mark or show off their power in some form after committing a crime.
Given the current condition of this rotten wood demon, this possibility cannot be ruled out.
The withered tree frowned, seemingly reluctant to answer the question.
But then a staff member from the Pokémon Center boldly touched the skeleton inside the Wood Sprite's body, attempting to pull the skeleton out...
"No, don't touch him...he's my brother!"
With no other choice, Kumu revealed the truth: "Those bastards poured cement and buried my brother alive. To prevent anyone from finding out, they buried him deep in the mountains..."
When I found my brother, he had already merged with the rotten wood spirit. The rotten wood spirit was very affectionate towards me and was easily subdued...
Although I don't know how it happened, I have a feeling that my brother stayed with me in another way.
The people at the Pokémon Center looked at each other in bewilderment.
"How could such a thing be..."
The comments section was also filled with surprise.
[Could it be that the Wood Demon absorbed his younger brother's remains, thus inheriting some of his subconscious? And that's why he's so close to him?]
[Tsk...Are you sure this isn't made up?]
Looking at the comments, Ye Yinchuan nodded. As expected of his viewers, they guessed almost exactly what was going on.
Looking at the traits on the Wood Demon's panel—
[Trait: Lost Soul]
[When this rotten wood spirit was still a young wood spirit, at a crucial moment of its evolution, it absorbed a lost and resentful soul, thus acquiring some of that soul's traits. Not only did it become more intelligent, but its spiritual power also became stronger. It will become close to those that soul was close to in its previous life and like the things that the soul loved in its previous life!]
"I think it's still very possible."
Ye Yinchuan felt it was time for him to make a statement.
"Wood spirits evolve from wood spirits. In fact, people around the world occasionally witness wood spirits in forests, but these are mostly regarded as some kind of ghost legend..."
In fact, I read about Phobos in an old book. It said that Phobos were Pokémon born from the spirits of children who died lost in the forest and whose spirits were attached to tree stumps...
They typically live in remote forests and constantly wander in search of companions… They emit cries similar to those of a child, attracting passersby and causing them to become lost deep within the forest, where they stay to keep them company.
[This... does seem like I've heard similar ghost stories before.]
Are you sure you're just staying for company, and not looking for a scapegoat?
[To the person upstairs, there's probably not much difference, right? When someone gets lost in the forest and dies, their soul attaches itself to a tree stump and becomes a companion to a little wood spirit?]
[I just want to ask, where did the streamer get so many ancient books? Does he have an ancient library hidden in his house? I suggest making them public so everyone can share them!]
"Since the Rotten Wood Spirit evolved from the Little Wood Spirit, their habits and abilities are likely inherited from each other. And if the situation is really as the Drywood said, and his younger brother suffered those persecutions, then isn't his younger brother's soul also a lost soul trapped in that forest by cement?"
This Woodpecker, perhaps just passing by, or perhaps evolving, in any case, as a Ghost-type Pokémon, accepted the soul of Deadwood's younger brother, even making him a part of itself... I think that's why this Woodpecker was so friendly to Deadwood.
As Ye Yinchuan spoke, he was also observing the reaction of the withered tree. He was not so naive as to completely believe the withered tree's one-sided account and draw conclusions accordingly.
The withered tree looked sorrowful, clenched its teeth, and tears fell uncontrollably.
Men don't easily shed tears, let alone Kumu, who is the leader of an evil organization.
Ye Yinchuan's words undoubtedly touched a nerve, or rather, touched the softest part of his heart.
The younger brother, who was harmed by others and lost in the forest, is the most painful memory that Kumu cannot bear to mention.
However, Kumu still harbored resentment in his heart, something no one could forgive on his behalf.
"Perhaps your younger brother is still by your side in this way. If his soul is in the body of the Wood Demon, would he really want to see the sins you committed in front of him, or even at his behest? In his heart, you must be a respectable and excellent older brother."
Seeing the hatred in Kumu's heart, Long Feiteng spoke up to offer advice.
The withered tree's expression was somber. It turned its head somewhat blankly to glance at the withered tree demon, a barely perceptible glint flashing in its eyes:
"If I cooperate fully with the investigation, can the Wood Spirit stay with me? Can you please not take it away?"
Upon hearing Kumu's words, Long Feiteng and his colleagues exchanged glances.
It's not that we're afraid of criminals making all their demands, but rather that they've given up and become indifferent to everything!
Undoubtedly, Kumu's change of attitude will greatly promote their subsequent work.
Ye Yinchuan played a significant role in this.
Without understanding the situation of the Wood Demon, it would be difficult to find such a breakthrough, and it might even completely enrage the withered tree.
On the other hand, the information provided by Ye Yinchuan can also serve as part of the evidence. He is a professional appraiser, and the appraisal results he provides have certain legal effect.
"Host, can you provide any more information about the Wood Demon?"
Advisor Liu pressed for further details.
Ye Yinchuan's understanding and knowledge of Pokémon is far ahead of its time. Even at his advanced age, he has never seen a Pokémon like Treant or Woodpecker in person, let alone knew any information about them.
"Well, if I had to say something, it would be that everyone shouldn't misunderstand Woodpecker. Although it looks rather fierce and its name doesn't sound like a very friendly Pokémon..."
In reality, it would become a protector of a forest in nature, and would be very friendly to the Pokémon living in the forest, as well as to humans who cherish the environment.
If I understand correctly, the younger brother of the withered tree is inherently a protector of the natural environment; otherwise, he wouldn't have risked his life to report the illegal logging group… Perhaps it is precisely this that made the withered tree spirit accept his soul so readily!
Upon hearing Ye Yinchuan's words, Kumu couldn't help but look at him with a grateful expression.
I am grateful for his recognition of his younger brother's character, and I am also grateful for his defense of the reputation of the Wood Demon...
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For the current withered tree, his beloved younger brother and the rotten wood demon who had fought alongside him for many years were now intertwined, and his feelings for both of them were extremely profound.
[You can't judge a Pokémon by its appearance!]
Alas, prejudice in people's hearts is a mountain!
"Of course, different Pokémon have different personalities, just like we humans, there are good people and bad people."
Different individuals react differently to those who destroy the forest. Some might drive them away, while others might curse them, trap them in the forest, or... eat them!
Ah, now that you mention it, it makes sense!
However, wild Pokémon are all pretty much the same; they pose a certain degree of danger, but as long as you don't provoke them, there shouldn't be any major problems!
[Those who maliciously destroy the forest deserve to be eaten, no big deal!]
Ye Yinchuan's expression shifted as he looked at the comments.
In principle, Pokémon should not harm humans. Pokémon that harm humans are considered dangerous and a disaster.
But the greed of humans in exploiting nature and harming Pokémon has never ceased...
This is a complex problem in itself.
At least for now, there is a balance and boundary between humans and wild Pokémon, namely the separation between areas where humans live and areas in the wild.
Humans can grow and harvest timber themselves, and thanks to the help of Pokémon and the presence of Pokémon energy in the Pokémon world, their productivity is actually quite high...
The withered tree spirit had finished its conversation.
Consultant Liu has taken over all the work related to liaising with Ye Yinchuan at the Pokémon Center's advisory department. He continued to ask:
"We haven't found much information about this Pokémon covered in vines, but we speculate that it's an evolved form of Tangela, though we don't know if that's correct?"
Looking at the information that Consultant Liu showed him, Ye Yinchuan nodded. It seemed that the consultants at the Pokémon Center were not all just sitting around doing nothing; at least they had the ability to collect information and make certain inferences based on it.
Although people in this world have some misunderstandings about Tangela, there are still some people who know about this Pokémon, but their understanding is relatively limited.
"Correct."
Ye Yinchuan gave an affirmative answer.
"This Pokémon is called Tangela, which evolves from Tangela and grows to a very large size."
However, it's not easy for Tangoa to evolve into Giant Tangoa. It needs to learn the move "Primal Power" to activate its ancient genes before it can evolve into Giant Tangoa...
Furthermore, the giant vine has very high requirements for its habitat; it must be a warm, humid place with plenty of food. The warmer the place, the faster its vines will grow!
Upon hearing Ye Yinchuan's explanation of the giant vine, the old consultant Liu's eyes lit up.
This is all very valuable information. They even clearly stated the conditions for the Vine Monster to evolve into the Giant Vine. This young man named Ye Yinchuan really doesn't hold back at all!
The more Ye Yinchuan acted this way, the more it demonstrated the breadth of his Pokémon knowledge. Even a small leak of information would be a pleasant surprise for a professional team like theirs!
"Host, do you know where the giant vine might appear, or rather, what its habitat is?"
"Hmm... They usually appear in remote primeval forests, such as large swamps, where they may also be found."
Ye Yinchuan continued,
"The giant vines seen in the wild usually hide themselves. They use all their vines to conceal themselves, looking like a dense thicket of grass. When prey passes by, they use the vines to firmly bind it..."
In addition, the giant vines are covered in vines and grow extremely fast, including their arms. Even if they are eaten, it will not have much of an impact on them, and they can recover in the blink of an eye!
Incidentally, if the climate is warm, the giant vine's arms grow too quickly and can easily become entangled if not carefully managed. The giant vine will then automatically break off the entanglement, much like a form of self-pruning, similar to a human haircut...
Therefore, if you're raising Vinewood, you can prune it appropriately or leave it alone. As long as you ensure it has adequate climate, water, and food, it's quite easy to keep alive—a typical Grass-type Pokémon!
Wow, amazing, giant vines!
Remember that livestream where the streamer encountered a vine monster in the sewers?
[Haha... I haven't even had a chance to raise a Vine Monster, let alone a Giant Vine. Another piece of useless knowledge I've acquired!]
After explaining the Giant Vine, there's not much to say about the remaining three Pokémon. The main difference is that it was artificially modified by Stinger.
Nut dumbbells, on the other hand, have more to say about them.
Actually, the unevolved form of Nut Dumbbell, Seed Iron Ball, is quite common, but it's relatively difficult to cultivate...
The reason is similar to that of Cocoyora; both are Steel-type Pokémon, and to a certain extent, they need metals and minerals as nutrients.
The seed-shaped iron balls adhere to the cave walls and can absorb minerals from the rocks, but in reality, the cost of raising them may not be lower than that of raising cocoa butter, for a simple reason...
You have to keep this kind of Pokémon in a place with rocky walls, and it requires a relatively high mineral content. This means that it is difficult for trainers living in cities to raise such Pokémon.
Not to mention, evolving a Seed Iron Ball into a Nut Dumbbell requires a very high level, around level 40. You can imagine how much it costs to cultivate a Nut Dumbbell.
However, the Grass/Steel type is also quite superior. Apart from being four times weak to Fire and slightly vulnerable to Fighting, it has virtually no weaknesses!
Even in this world, Steel and Grass types are not afraid of Fighting types in many situations, and can even counter them!
(End of this chapter)