bookmarkrole Chapter 167 The Little Top-Grade Green Cotton Bird! You ask me how to develop dragon breath? Fan rev
Chapter 167 The Little Top-Grade Green Cotton Bird! You ask me how to develop dragon breath? Fan rev
Chapter 167 The Little Top-Grade Green Cotton Bird! You ask me how to develop "Dragon Breath"? Fan revenue explodes!
"This Swablu is a real gem! It's such a waste that it's not being trained properly for competitions and is just sitting here as a display Pokémon!"
Ye Yinchuan couldn't help but sigh.
"A minor gem?"
Upon hearing this, Ji Mei's expression brightened with joy.
Even if she's a Pokémon collector, she'd still want Pokémon with good stats.
This would extend their lifespan or allow for more exploration in their performance techniques.
"Hmm, a gem."
Ye Yinchuan responded, "Of course, I didn't say it had to be used in a battle; it was just a rhetorical device."
Layer your armor to avoid being sprayed.
[The Woolly Bird is so cute, how could I bear to let it fight?]
cute?
That's certainly cute, but if it were to unleash a burst of dragon breath, I don't know if you could withstand it!
That's right.
There are so many commendable aspects to this Blue Cotton Bird's panel.
[What makes it "top-notch"? Tell us in detail, host! Just saying it's "minorly excellent" without going into the details is just being irresponsible!]
The online comments section erupted in protest and strong demands.
"Kirby, tell me about it! You're making me really curious."
[That scared me to death! I thought my friend was saying something was itchy...]
If you have fleas, get them treated!
Ye Yinchuan was caught off guard and got pinched.
To be fair, these female live streamers do have some basic skills.
She's a master of everything – acting cute, charming, and coquettish…
As for skirting the edge, it's an even more cutthroat arena where everyone gets hurt!
"This Swablu has an A-rank IV. Its ability is 'Natural Recovery,' and more importantly, not only does it possess the move 'Mist,' it also knows 'Dragon Breath'!"
Ye Yinchuan didn't mince words and directly threw out the key information.
As expected, this caused a huge stir.
[The A-rank IVs are alright, but "Mist"? "Dragon Breath"? Isn't this Swablu a Normal/Flying type?]
Is the "natural response" feature really that great? I don't understand.
"Dragon Breath? Did I hear that right? That's one of the signature moves of the Dragon type! Although its theoretical power is only 60, it's still a noble Dragon type move!"
Looking at the comments, Ye Yinchuan seemed to be deep in thought.
Dragons are special in this world; even in the eyes of the general public, they are considered "noble beings."
Ye Yinchuan's last experience was after the mine incident, also known as the Crystal Onix incident.
I then did some intensive research on the dragon species.
From what he learned, the dragons in this world are very different from those in the game.
First, Dragon-type is only effective against Fairy-type, meaning it is countered in offensive situations... In fact, because people know so little about Fairy-type, it has not yet been fully discovered.
In other words, in the eyes of the general public in this world, the dragon's attack is invincible!
Steel-type Pokémon are no match for Dragon-type Pokémon. At most, Steel-type Pokémon have stronger physical attack and defense, which can help them defend against and break through Dragon-type Pokémon's defenses.
In other words, a strong Steel-type ability can defend against Dragon-type abilities.
However, the powerful Dragon type can easily break through the Steel type.
This has nothing to do with attribute advantages or disadvantages anymore; it's just about the characteristics of each attribute and which side can better leverage its strengths!
Secondly, the Dragon type only has two defensive weaknesses: Ice and Fairy types.
To be honest, even in this world, fairies are truly the nemesis of dragons, suppressing them in both offense and defense...
The fact that Ice-type can counter Dragon-type is a well-established fact.
However, it is worth mentioning that attributes are often not singular, but multi-dimensional.
For example, dragons are weak to ice, but what if it's a fire-type dragon?
"No mistake, didn't someone share this above? After Swablu evolves into Altaria, it might possess the Dragon type. Not only will it be able to control 'Dragon Breath,' but it could also master the more powerful 'Dragon Pulse'..."
Pokémon evolution is a transformation at the level of life, but theoretically, it also requires the presence of certain genes within the body to evolve.
Therefore, although Swabbit is not a Dragon-type, it still contains Dragon-type genes, so some exceptionally gifted Swabbits may also master Dragon-type moves and energy.
Is this even possible?
Indeed, many Pokémon can master moves that are not of their own type.
There are countless Normal-type moves!
Upon seeing the complaints about the general class, Ye Yinchuan nodded in agreement.
If we're talking about genetics, then every Pokémon probably has Normal-type genes!
It's also possible that the genes in a typical lineage are the most basic genes.
Some viewers also questioned this in the live chat.
[Host, you can't just make things up. Show me some evidence!]
[Exactly! Everyone has only one pair of eyes, how did you figure that out?]
Ye Yinchuan sometimes couldn't be bothered to respond to these comments.
But he gained a lot of followers today and was in a good mood.
With many new fans flooding into the live stream, he still had to respond actively.
"Come on, since someone has asked so sincerely, I'll explain it to you in detail."
Ye Yinchuan said to Jimei:
"Hey beautiful, could you zoom in a bit?"
Soon, the camera was almost zoomed in on the blue cottonbird.
The blue cottonbird has a very good temperament; it showed no aversion or anger whatsoever.
"Did you see that? The wings of this blue cotton bird aren't just white; if you look closely, can you see some mist? That's actually cold air. If you don't believe me, you can have Jimei put her hand on them and try it."
In the footage, you can indeed see some faint mist around the wings of the blue cottonbird, but you can't see it at all unless you look closely.
[Dude, are your eyes magnifying glasses?]
[666, if I weren't a longtime fan of this girl, I would have suspected you guys were scripted!]
So what does this prove?
At this moment, Jimei also placed her hand near the wings of the blue cotton bird, touching the smoke.
"It really does feel a little cool. How come I've never noticed that before?"
Ye Yinchuan smiled:
"Perhaps you've collected too many Pokémon and haven't paid enough attention to this Swablu, also because this feature is too subtle."
Someone just asked, what does this prove? Isn't it obvious enough? This means that this Swablu has, very likely, mastered the move "White Mist."
After a pause, Ye Yinchuan continued:
"As for your question about 'natural response,' the method to verify this is very simple: just give it a slightly abnormal state or cause it some damage, and you will be able to see it."
Pokémon with this characteristic possess a special energy that can quickly remove status ailments or heal wounds.
The former is more effective than the latter.
Although Ye Yinchuan was extremely busy every day, he made use of his spare time to supplement his Pokémon knowledge and prepare for the appraiser exam.
Therefore, he can recall these knowledge points with ease.
If you really don't know or can't remember, then make good use of search engines.
The key is having a discerning eye; you can find the solution process with the answer in mind, so it's not difficult.
"Of course, we can't risk harming Pokémon just for the sake of verification. But if we really need to verify, it's not that complicated."
"Sister, could you please get some of the hunting swallowtail butterfly's venom from the staff member and apply it to the bluebird? We'll see the effect then."
Soon, the experiment was conducted.
The staff used a straw to apply some venom to the blue sheep.
The blue cotton bird frowned and called out twice.
A distinct energy emanated from its body, purifying the venom as if it had evaporated.
The blue cotton bird flapped its wings and kept calling to the staff.
They must have said some pretty harsh things.
[Haha, don't mess with the Blue Cottonbird, it'll be finished if it unleashes a "Dragon Breath" later!]
[It seems it really is as the streamer said, it's amazing.]
So what about "dragon's breath"? How do you prove the most crucial dragon's breath?
Ye Yinchuan sighed.
That's why he sometimes doesn't want to pay attention to certain comments.
The more you engage with him, the more enthusiastic he becomes, always trying to get to the bottom of things, his main point being disbelief.
But it's okay, since we've already added more broadcasts, so why not just broadcast live?
Identifying the "dragon's breath" is quite difficult. The main thing is to open its mouth and look at its tongue; the tongue of the blue-breasted bird is usually pink.
However, if you can see blue veins, or if the entire piece is blue, that's proof that it has mastered "dragon's breath." The more blue the veins, the more proficient it is in mastering "dragon's breath."
Is this even possible?
I did a search, and it seems to be only found in some professional appraisal books, and it's quite niche!
[This streamer is amazing!]
"You flatter me."
As mentioned earlier, Ye Yinchuan had specifically studied the knowledge about dragons.
I had seen the identification method for "dragon's breath" before, and I paid attention to it at the time.
"Dragon Breath" is mainly exhaled from the mouth, so Pokémon that master "Dragon Breath" usually have some form of expression around their mouth and tongue.
Because the Tanabata bluebird is a typical example, there are corresponding identification techniques available.
Although the blue cottonbird wasn't mentioned, it should be something like that.
Ye Yinchuan has put his knowledge into practice.
But here, they feed the birds to get them to open their mouths.
The results showed that the tongue was pink and tender, without any bluish tinge.
"This...let's take another look? Even professional appraisers can make mistakes..."
Jimei tried to smooth things over for Ye Yinchuan.
[Haha, the streamer finally messed up.]
My tongue is turning blue. Does that mean I can also experience "dragon's breath"?
[Upstairs, I suggest you go to the hospital first.]
Ye Yinchuan was slightly embarrassed.
After all, it's knowledge from books, plus some of my own speculation, so it's normal for there to be some discrepancies.
But at that moment, Ji Mei's eyes lit up:
"Hey! It really is there! There are two small bluish stripes at the base of the tongue; if you don't look closely, they look like veins!"
【where? 】
[Is Zun Du fake?]
The comments section immediately erupted with enthusiasm.
You can't pry open the blue-necked bird's beak to see it; you can only see it by feeding it, so the camera had to be taken from various angles.
Some skilled screenshot takers in the live chat posted what they had captured.
Wow! It really exists!
Wow, this can't be said to be something the streamer made up, right?
But... without seeing it with my own eyes, I still can't believe that this blue woolly bird can unleash "dragon breath"!
Seeing some of the comments, Ye Yinchuan really wanted to laugh.
Indeed, sometimes you can't fall into the self-justification trap.
After all, if you can't make a definitive judgment, then when you try to prove it, others will only make you prove more and more until you are powerless!
"This blue woolly bird does indeed possess the potential for 'Dragon's Breath.' However, guiding it to unleash 'Dragon's Breath' is no easy task. If I'm not mistaken, this blue woolly bird of yours has hardly ever fought, has it?"
Seeing that Jimei nodded, Ye Yinchuan continued:
"If you want it to use 'Dragon Breath,' remember one of the most important principles of Pokémon training: safety. Here are a few methods you can try..."
"First, find a Pokémon that knows 'Dragon Breath' and teach it."
"Second, let it repeatedly watch videos of other Pokémon using 'Dragon Breath'."
"Actually, the principle behind these two methods is the same: to let Pokémon learn and imitate. And the best one to be responsible for teaching is Altaria, so that they are consistent in their approach."
"As for the third point, I can't guarantee it will be effective..."
Ye Yinchuan couldn't help but laugh at the thought of what he was going to say next.
The girl across from me also looked on with curiosity.
Because the two methods mentioned above are indeed reliable and conventional.
"That means feeding the Blue Cotton Bird spicy food, making it breathe fire... oh, no, it should be 'dragon breath'!"
Upon hearing Ye Yinchuan's words, the eyelids of the girl opposite him drooped.
With a pout, her little expression seemed to say, "Are you kidding me?"
[Hilarious! This streamer is a genius! Eating spicy food can unleash "Dragon Breath," so what's the point of having Pokémon move trainers?]
Wow, that's amazing! Believe it or not, I believe it!
"Sigh, you don't believe me?"
Ye Yinchuan wasn't just making things up; he had evidence to back it up.
"Go to the Pokémon Moves Association and search for the paper published this February by 'Dragon in the Wild,' a researcher of Dragon-type moves. It's all written clearly in his paper."
Some Pokémon that are unaware of their ability to breathe "dragon's breath" will breathe "dragon's breath" for the first time after eating a spicy fruit in the wild, due to the stimulation brought by the spiciness.
Therefore, "Dragon in the Wild" suggests that if you suspect your Pokémon has the potential to master "Dragon Breath", you can try feeding it spicy food.
The intensity of the spiciness is directly proportional to the probability of triggering "dragon's breath"...
Meanwhile, researchers at 'Dragon in the Wild' discovered that the fire-breathing moves of Fire-type Pokémon also conform to this pattern...
【Huh? Is this really that outrageous!】
I searched it up, and it's actually true!
I dare not open my eyes, hoping it's just my imagination...
"Ahem, of course, if the Pokémon strongly resists this method, it could constitute abuse. We suggest using it cautiously depending on the situation, or the Pokémon Protection Bureau might come knocking on your door."
Just then, the doorbell rang.
"Oh dear, my takeout has arrived."
Ye Yinchuan walked in carrying a large bag of takeout.
"Family members, is everything clear now? Even if we wanted this blue cotton bird to perform 'dragon's breath' while eating spicy food, we don't have the means, so let's not bother!"
Having exchanged greetings, the identification of this blue-feathered bird and some related explanations have come to an end.
Of course, the special characteristics of this blue cotton bird were not mentioned.
[Trait: Dragon Gene]
This Swaboon possesses a high purity of dragon genes, making it easier for it to learn Dragon-type moves, master Dragon-type energy, and increase the power of Dragon-type moves!
To be honest, given how awesome dragons are in this world, this trait is pretty cool.
But this blue cotton bird may not be eager to fight, and neither is its owner.
Ye Yinchuan only gave it a brief hint about its talent.
As for its future, that's not something I should worry about!
Ye Yinchuan opened his takeout order, ready to enjoy his dinner. His little Snorlax and Litten came over as soon as they smelled the aroma.
Milotic, meanwhile, quietly stayed behind Ye Yinchuan, immersing the tip of its tail in the aquarium.
There are no conditions available at the moment to provide Milas with the complete bathing conditions, such as a swimming pool or a large water tank. This is the only temporary solution.
"Yes, it's time to give Milotic some water."
Ye Yinchuan went to the bathroom, poured a basin of water, and carefully poured water over Milos.
Then, he called Milotic over.
I've fed Ugly Fish lamb skewers before, and they seemed to enjoy them.
I believe that after Milotic evolves, it will be similar.
To Ye Yinchuan's slight surprise, after trying the crispy pork and braised pork trotters, Minas seemed to have had enough.
"Doesn't Milotic like to eat it?"
Ji Mei also noticed and asked out of curiosity.
"Hmm... Milotic probably thinks it's too greasy."
By listening to their thoughts, Ye Yinchuan also confirmed Minas's idea.
Compared to Milotic's restraint in only scratching the surface.
Snorlax and Litten were eating very heartily.
The former shoveled a mouthful of rice, diced pig's feet, and a few pieces of crispy meat into his mouth, then chewed them vigorously.
The latter first gnaws on the crispy meat, then chops up the pig's trotters. Although the angle at which it opens its mouth is not as wide as that of a Munchlax, it is still quite powerful, mainly because it bites very hard.
Beautiful women are just different; they eat elegantly and can't stomach greasy food.
[The streamer really has a big foodie and a little foodie...]
Litten was gnawing on a pig's trotter while glancing sideways at Milotic.
It's as if you're saying, "Back when you were still Ugly Fish, you seemed to enjoy eating lamb skewers quite a bit?"
Now that it's evolved, it's even putting on airs?
Of course, Firefly wouldn't be so sharp-tongued.
But its little expression easily triggered a little mental drama in Ye Yinchuan's mind.
Milotic, on the other hand, seemed to be saying, "You guys eat, I'll enjoy my beauty all by myself."
Seeing that the Pokémon were all doing well, Ye Yinchuan began to enjoy his own share of the fun.
The bowl of braised pork trotters and rice was rich and flavorful, with an appealing color and a clear distinction between lean and fatty meat.
Chopped chili peppers, pickled cabbage, seasonal vegetables, and bean curd sheets—the combination is incredibly delicious and makes the meal even better with rice.
"Cool!"
Ye Yinchuan took a bite.
The tenderness and collagen of the pig's trotters, coated in the savory sauce, mixed with rice, are a soul-satisfying experience!
This isn't enough, or you might get tired of it, so there's also crispy pork.
Made from fresh pork tenderloin, marinated, wrapped in dough, and baked, it's incredibly crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, with a wonderfully caramelized aroma and a springy texture...
The main difference is that the pig's trotters are glutinous, while the crispy pork is crispy.
The two together can be called unparalleled duo.
[Hmm... Has the streamer ever considered doing a mukbang (eating broadcast) with Pokémon?]
[I sell smoked chicken and would like to collaborate with a livestreamer to promote my products!]
Even the Pokémon girl across the way, who had already had afternoon tea and wasn't very hungry, was now starting to crave it.
Female internet celebrities like them usually prefer Japanese food and steak, and rarely eat pork knuckle rice.
Seeing how much Ye Yinchuan was enjoying his meal, she decided to order some braised pork trotters rice to try later.
Some people may not understand this.
The difference between pig's feet and pig's trotters.
Generally, pig's trotters are the pointed parts, also called pig's feet, and are mainly composed of skin and collagen.
Pig's feet generally refers to the pork hock, also called pig's knuckle, which has both fat and meat.
These two types of food have different textures and flavors, and they are usually available at restaurants that serve braised pork trotters.
After finishing his meal, Ye Yinchuan continued his live stream.
On the Pokémon Sister's side, he also disconnected the connection at the right time.
The reason is that other fans are also waiting for the live stream to connect, and she shouldn't be the only one taking up the spot.
Although I really want to continue riding the wave of popularity and gaining traffic, I can't just stay there forever.
[User "Pokémon Sister" gifted: 10 Master Balls!]
[Gift message: Kirby, let's keep in touch when we have time! If I collect any new Pokémon or have any questions, I'll ask you! How about we grab a bite to eat sometime?]
"Thank you so much for the Masterball ball, my friend!"
Thank you everyone for the gifts!
Ye Yinchuan then offered his gratitude at the opportune moment.
As for the slightly suggestive invitation to "meet offline," Ye Yinchuan didn't dare accept it.
Meeting female internet celebrities in person is a privilege reserved for the top male fan, isn't it?
Live broadcast in progress...
"What? A different colored armored pupa? Let me see... Dude, this armored pupa is practically turning into a zombie! It's just changing color after it died, what a mess! You'd better bury it right now!"
"Your Bobo has an extra wing? That's true... but it's a deformity, it even affects its normal flight. You could call it a mutation, but if you're thinking of making money off it, I advise you to think twice. If all else fails, take the child to the hospital for surgery?"
"The Stink Flower doesn't stink, but smells really good? Hmm, this is the exact opposite of our Carrot Lady... I've said it before, stink is fragrance, just at different concentrations."
It's probably underdeveloped scent glands, so its "fighting power" might be a bit lacking, but it's definitely a natural perfume powerhouse! I expect a perfume manufacturer will contact you soon, so be careful and don't get fooled!
After a series of video calls, Ye Yinchuan finally got off work.
In order to prevent the shadow of the overlord from being exposed, Ye Yinchuan conducted another round of nighttime training.
Although the cost of Totem Shadow increases after a Pokémon levels up.
However, Ye Yinchuan's fan base exploded this time because of Milotic, and his live stream was incredibly popular, so his influence points broke records once again.
After one live stream, I actually gained nearly 60,000 influence points.
I originally thought it would be enough to train three Pokémon.
But Ye Yinchuan didn't expect that Milotic's consumption would double, requiring 40,000...
Presumably due to evolution, his plans had to be changed.
The accounts of Litten and Munchlax have both grown to 20,000, which was to be expected.
Another night of training.
After being tortured by the Shadow of the Overlord, Litten and Munchlax were both exhausted and injured before going to sleep...
Because they had leveled up and learned new moves, the Shadow of the Overlord was also strengthened.
This torture, in some ways, became even more severe.
Fortunately, Ye Yinchuan and the Pokémon were prepared, so there were no surprises, and the whole process went smoothly.
It was the combat skills of the Overlord's Shadow, as well as the development of moves and energy, that gave Ye Yinchuan a fresh perspective.
For example, Munchlax's "Desire" from Totem Shadow is so persistent that it sticks to Munchlax like a leech, and it's incredibly powerful.
For example, the "Roar" of Litten Overlord can always affect Litten's offense or defense at crucial moments in the battle.
Everything is taken good care of.
This includes treating injuries, bandaging wounds, and feeding the injured.
Ye Yinchuan finally relaxed, filled with anticipation for the future:
"Judging by its level, Litten should be about to evolve. In the games, Munchlax seems to evolve through friendship or something, but my relationship with Munchlax should be fine, right?"
"Maybe I should prepare for Woody's hatching tomorrow. Having a new partner will bring all sorts of pressure, but we have to face it, right?"
"And Milotic Pokémon food, and a new aquarium or tank... My house is really too small, there's not enough room for all of them..."
Before going to sleep, Ye Yinchuan made sure to check the upload of the "Uglyfish Evolves into Milotic" video.
After all, if you wait for others to slice the video and then attract traffic, there will be middlemen making a profit.
If my video is the first one to go viral, then I'll really enjoy it!
Finally, Ye Yinchuan went to sleep while looking at his live stream earnings and remaining balance.
Accompanied by a surge in fans and popularity.
Today's live stream earnings have naturally broken records, exceeding 50,000 yuan!
Although it is income from two events combined.
It can only be said that the number of fans has increased, but the revenue from live streaming may not be directly proportional, and there will be a diminishing marginal effect.
Although money isn't everything...
With money, many things become easier.
For example, we could move to a bigger house sooner, or have our own swimming pool sooner.
"Could Litten have evolved overnight?"
"How many more followers will I gain tomorrow...?"
Some thoughts drifted through his mind, and Ye Yinchuan drifted off to sleep.
The 6k update is here! The Swablu storyline has ended! "Dragon Bloodline" has been changed to "Dragon-type Genes," which I personally feel feels more like Pokémon. Daily life and training will be reduced in scope, with a focus on Pokémon appraisal and the protagonist's Pokémon leveling up later on.
(End of this chapter)