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Chapter 154 Onix? Steelix? Crystal Onix! The ferocious and powerful Red-faced Dragon! One against th
Chapter 154 Onix? Steelix? Crystal Onix! The ferocious and powerful Red-faced Dragon! Fighting three against one!
"Mining so late?"
Ye Yinchuan was shocked.
Even the donkeys in the production team wouldn't dare do that, are they black slaves?
But this is not the point.
The key point is, the mine, that's something else.
Ye Yinchuan couldn't help but think of that giant golden monster from last time.
"You're the one for the last live stream."
[You have approved the connection request from user "Groundhog"!]
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With the prompt, a large group of miners appears before you, along with their respective Pokémon.
Families like Machop and Geodude, and Sandshrew and Digger are common.
While Pokémon greatly increase the workforce, you can't rely solely on Pokémon to do the work.
First, Pokémon need to be directed and supervised.
Secondly, Pokémon aren't stupid; if they're constantly exploited, they'll go on strike too.
Basically, it's about people cooperating with Pokémon to get more rewards, improve their own living conditions, and give Pokémon better treatment.
The main theme is sharing both good times and bad.
"Hello, host."
The foreman of the miners, who should be called "Groundhog," was a middle-aged man with a stubble beard. His skin wasn't the dark skin typical of laborers, but rather dirty, covered in sweat and grime, because he spent years mining underground and received very little sunlight.
His Pokémon was none other than an Excadrill.
"Hello……"
Wow, Excadrill! That's a pretty advanced evolution, right? Having such a powerful Pokémon, and all you do is work as a miner?
Didn't you see he's a mining foreman? He must make a lot of money this year.
[Hmm... I heard that if you can find some rare minerals, or even evolution stones, you basically won't have to worry about money for years!]
Looking at the discussions in the live chat, Ye Yinchuan seemed to be deep in thought.
Even if you train powerful Pokémon, becoming a professional trainer is definitely not the only way out.
Professional trainers enjoy high status and popularity, making them the goal of many.
However, this should not lead us to underestimate other professions.
Take miners, for example. They are definitely not like the people before the time travel, who relied solely on physical labor.
Because during the mining process, you might encounter some powerful wild Pokémon at any time...
Many mining teams are accompanied by professional trainers, or are themselves professional trainers, or have similar skill levels.
Of course, this dragon-headed gopher is a relatively advanced evolutionary form.
That means level 35, you can fight, but you're not as powerful as the comments suggest.
Ye Yinchuan also admired the dragon-headed ground squirrel's posture.
Excadrill is a Ground/Steel type Pokémon that can stand on two legs. Its most distinctive feature is the serrated steel blades on its head and claws.
If you look closely, the claw has three toes, but they can be brought together like a large steel blade.
The three steel blades on the head and claws can be combined to form a drill bit, which has amazing destructive and penetrating power and can easily penetrate steel plates of any thickness.
It is said that the dragon-headed ground squirrel can dig its way forward at speeds of up to 150 kilometers per hour.
However, it's difficult to replicate in actual combat, especially during mining or construction.
Mining can easily damage the integrity of the ore, greatly reducing its value.
If it's construction work, it can cause unplanned damage. For example, if the plan was to dig a subway tunnel but they accidentally dug through it, causing the entire tunnel to collapse...
Regardless, from this known information, one can sense the strength of the Dragon Head Mole.
Because Excadrill is a formidable fighter.
Some people jokingly call it "rat-headed earth dragon".
"Tell me, what kind of amazing guy is he?"
Ye Yinchuan was also curious at this moment.
After all, there are many powerful creatures that may appear in the mine, such as the Metagross and the Red-faced Dragon, which are quite terrifying.
Attacking a mining team would cause enormous losses.
At this moment, all the miners were eager to describe what they had seen.
"When that guy appeared, the mine shook like an earthquake; it felt like it was about to collapse at any moment!"
"A dragon-like creature, very long, like a train, leaving deep caves, like tunnels, in its wake."
"The ore we painstakingly mined disappeared in just one night, and there were even teeth marks on it!"
As Ye Yinchuan sorted through and absorbed this information, he couldn't help but think of a Pokémon.
These are long-bodied Pokémon that live underground and have the ability to dig burrows, and they can eat minerals...
That must be Onix!
This is considered a very classic Pokémon game.
Startled, he quickly looked it up and discovered that people in this world should still have some knowledge of Onix.
Miners, in particular, should know about the existence of Onix, right?
"Not Onix?"
Ye Yinchuan asked.
"That can't be right, Onix doesn't seem to be that huge. And when we saw it, it wasn't covered in rock like Onix; instead, it was shimmering!"
Upon hearing this, Ye Yinchuan leaned back tactically.
Sparkling? Could it be a Shiny Onix?
Or did they discover the evolved form of Onix, Steelix?
Theoretically speaking, Steelix should be larger than Onix, and Steelix itself emits a flashing light.
As we age, the material on our skin will become more and more like diamond...
That does fit the description of "sparkling".
However, Ye Yinchuan also considered another possibility.
"It could be Steelix, or it could be Shiny Onix."
Ye Yinchuan shared his speculation.
As for the possibility he thought of, it's rather difficult to explain, so let's wait and see.
"A shiny Onix? A Steelix?"
The miners looked at each other in bewilderment after hearing Ye Yinchuan's explanation.
Some people asked in confusion, "What is Steelix?"
Some people said joyfully:
"A shiny Onix? A shiny shiny Onix? If I could successfully capture it, it would definitely be worth a fortune!"
Wherever there is contact with wild Pokémon, there will be talk of capturing them.
Driven by huge profits and within the bounds of regulations, the trading of some rare Pokémon is quite popular.
For miners, if they encounter wild Pokémon, as long as they are not protected, there is a certain number of permitted captures per month.
It's the same principle as with professional trainers.
"The people of this world know Onix, but not Steelix. Is it because Steelix lives deeper underground than Onix? Or is it simply because it's harder to distinguish in the darkness underground?"
When Ye Yinchuan was searching, he did see professional trainers using Onix.
But it seems that none of them have mastered the method of Onix's evolution.
In theory, for Onix to evolve into Steelix, it must first consume large amounts of iron ore, or even metal ore. Secondly, it needs to undergo a long period of forging under immense underground pressure and geothermal heat to complete the evolution.
Ye Yinchuan shared the information he knew about Steelix.
[Really? Onix can evolve? I've seen many professional trainers use Onix, and they're already quite powerful. Wouldn't it be even more incredible if it evolved?]
[Steel Serpent...was that created by the streamer himself?]
[Pass this on, the streamer has invented something new!]
Seeing that most of the comments were complaints and that those who believed in him were mostly long-time fans, Ye Yinchuan just smiled.
It's difficult to convince someone with mere words or evidence, especially when it's something they've never seen before.
Therefore, Ye Yinchuan didn't have high hopes at first.
Perhaps one day when people actually discover Steelix, they will remember what they said today!
"Don't even think about it. Onix is very difficult to catch. Even professional trainers need to form a team or train several powerful Pokémon to have even a small chance."
One of the miners said soberly.
"Didn't the streamer help some people catch Pokémon? He's so good, maybe he can help us too."
Some people don't want to give up just like that.
In the end, it was the miner foreman who silenced them and then said:
"Hey streamer, give us some advice. Tell me, with our current setup, do we have a chance to catch or capture that guy? You mean the Shiny Onix, or the Steelix?"
Ye Yinchuan also thought about it seriously:
"It's difficult. How many of you are professional trainers? How much experience do you have in catching them? If it's a shiny Onix, there's still a chance. But if it's a Steelix, I'm afraid you won't be able to stop it, and all your efforts will be in vain."
Furthermore, regardless of the situation, wild Pokémon are dangerous, especially in underground environments. Are you sure you want to provoke them? Injuries and fatalities are no joke. You should know this better than I do.
At this moment, the miner foreman also thought about it seriously:
"Including me, there are three professional trainers in total. We have some capture experience, but we have never encountered a large Pokémon like Onix."
"As you've probably seen, Onix can grow to nearly ten meters long. The Onix you see is even more enormous. If this Onix were to go completely berserk..."
The miner's foreman also realized the seriousness of the problem:
"Let's forget it, brothers. We don't want to make money only to die. If this giant rock snake really starts rampaging, where can we run? If the mine collapses, we'll be in big danger."
Although, having Pokémon by your side.
Even if the mine collapses, there is a chance that a Pokémon can dig a hole and escape safely.
But the worst thing is that the mine shaft could collapse and crush someone to death in an instant.
Moreover, Pokémon are not omnipotent; they can get hurt and run away when faced with danger.
It's clear that the mine foreman has a good ability to unite the team.
After he made that decision, although some people were unwilling, they didn't say much.
The plan to capture that guy is temporarily abandoned.
"It's just a streamer. No matter what kind of Pokémon it is, it has seriously affected our work. Even if we don't capture it, what can we do to get rid of it?"
At this rate, our mining trip will be a complete loss; it will eat up all the ore we've mined!"
The mine foreman asked Ye Yinchuan for help.
Ye Yinchuan, however, dared not agree so easily.
Since it was assumed to be a shimmering Onix, driving it away wouldn't be an easy task.
He didn't have a good solution based on his knowledge of Onix.
If there's anything to rely on, it's only by "listening to the mind" to see what the giant onyx is thinking or what it needs.
Once its needs are met, the Onix will naturally leave.
"Okay, if I can encounter that Onix, or something else, before the broadcast ends today, I'll see if I can help you. I can't say I'm absolutely certain about it."
"Take me to the place where that guy hangs out first."
Hearing Ye Yinchuan say this, the miners could only nod in agreement.
The mining team began to move forward in one direction along the cave.
The miner's foreman's dragon-headed gopher walked in front, with a pangolin next to him.
At the very back is a burrowing rabbit, seemingly covering the rear.
These three Pokémon are the three strongest Pokémon in the miners' team.
This also corresponds perfectly to the three professional trainers in the team.
I've seen Digger Rabbits at the farm before, so there's no need to elaborate.
Sandslash evolved from Sandshrew. After evolution, its back is covered with spikes that are hardened from its skin, giving it strong attack and defense capabilities.
Its claws, two on each hand, are very well-developed and sharp.
However, the claws of the Sandslash are not particularly suitable for digging because they are relatively fragile and may break when encountering hard rocks.
It has some regenerative capacity, but it takes time.
Therefore, this pangolin is equipped with steel-like gear, which acts like a protective sheath, making its claws more evenly stressed and less prone to breakage.
Only a Pangolin equipped with this gear can play a greater role in activities like mining; otherwise, its claws will break after digging for a short while, which is very frustrating.
Why does everyone seem so cautious?
Some viewers noticed that the atmosphere among the miners was one of wariness towards something.
"Mining areas like this are basically wild areas, with many dangerous wild Pokémon. If you encounter them in a narrow pass, you could be attacked and a battle could break out. So sending a powerful Pokémon to lead the charge is the best option."
Ye Yinchuan explained.
A dragon-headed gopher and a sand gorilla can look out for each other.
Suddenly, the dragon-headed ground squirrel stopped in its tracks.
The miners' lights shone on the corner ahead, revealing a red area.
What is it?
[It looks terrifying!]
"It's the Red-Faced Dragon...!"
The miners were both shocked and terrified.
I never expected to encounter this red-faced dragon today.
Ye Yinchuan was also very surprised.
Aside from the Lighthouse Dragonite last time, this Redface Dragon is probably the second Dragon-type Pokémon he has seen since he started streaming!
Although only a small part was exposed.
Moreover, it can only be seen clearly under artificial light.
But both the miners and Ye Yinchuan recognized the Pokémon.
Because the red-faced dragon's features are too obvious.
Just like its name suggests, it has a bright red face, or rather, a red head.
With its bright red head and distinct prismatic structure, it can only be this one.
[Red-faced dragon? I looked it up, it looks so cool!]
[She seems like someone you don't want to mess with...]
At this moment, someone in the live chat posted a complete picture of the Red-Faced Dragon.
The Red-faced Dragon has a red head but a blue body with many red horns and a pair of wings on its back. Its body shape is undoubtedly that of a dragon capable of standing on two legs. Its abdomen has a layered structure, and its arms and claws are quite well-developed.
For most ordinary viewers, these Pokémon are not something they would normally encounter, so seeing them in a live stream is incredibly exciting.
"Big brother, shall we get it?"
"We can't let what happened last time go by!"
"Yes, if we could catch it..."
The miners had an idea.
Ye Yinchuan also saw that the red-faced dragon's stats were level 30, meaning it wasn't invincible.
A base stat total of 485 isn't particularly outrageous.
I just don't know how powerful Dragon-type Pokémon really are.
"The red-faced dragon is probably lying in ambush; once its prey gets close, it will attack."
My Dragon Head Mole went up first and used "Mud Throw" the instant the opponent attacked.
At this point, your Sandslash King should use "Quicksand Hell" to prevent the Red-faced Dragon from escaping.
The Digging Rabbit is at the back, ready for "Mud Shot." The others should make way for it, and if necessary, it can join the fight.
The miners' foreman hastily devised a battle plan.
The Red-faced Dragon has amazing defense, especially the skin on its face, which is like steel. Once it starts charging in a narrow cave, it is not affected by the terrain at all and can easily escape.
Sandslash's "Quicksand Hell" can alter the terrain beneath your feet, creating quicksand that traps Red-faced Dragon, making it much harder for the opponent to escape.
"They're just taking advantage of the fact that wild Pokémon might not understand human speech; this is practically a clandestine conspiracy!"
Ye Yinchuan sighed inwardly.
Although the miner foreman lowered his voice, the environment inside the cave amplified the sound, so it always felt like he could hear it clearly.
The red-faced dragon remained motionless, probably thinking it hadn't been discovered yet.
However, Ye Yinchuan was also somewhat concerned. The miners' discussion seemed to indicate that they had a conflict with the red-faced dragon.
The mining team communicated with the Pokémon and prepared to take action.
Just as planned, the dragon-headed mole prepared to "throw mud" and cautiously stepped forward.
The red-faced dragon sensed its prey approaching and attacked the dragon-headed ground squirrel with a combination of a glare, a demonic face, and a bite.
The dragon-headed mole threw the mud block in its hand, which was imbued with ground-type energy, and it landed right on the ground.
On the other side, Pangolin also gathered ground energy, inserted its claws into the ground, and transmitted it to the feet of Red-faced Dragon. Under the influence of the energy, the ground in that area began to turn into quicksand, causing Red-faced Dragon to lose its balance.
call out!
lie!
The Digging Rabbit behind it also used its ears to gather ground-type energy, kneaded a lump of mud, and hurled it at the Red-Faced Dragon like a cannonball.
A large amount of mud exploded, covering the red-faced dragon's body and making it heavy, which would hinder its subsequent movements.
"It's a success!"
Seeing that the Red-faced Dragon was being attacked in succession and was afflicted with multiple abnormal statuses, and that its sudden attack was blocked by the Dragon-headed Groundhog with its "Metal Claws".
The miners cheered excitedly.
The Excadrill used Metal Claw to block, followed by Sharpening Claw, which made its claws even sharper and gave it a Dark-type energy effect. Then it used Tear Claw to slash at the Red Dragon. The special effect of Tear Claw was enough to tear through the Red Dragon's tough skin and injure it, which would greatly increase the chances of catching it.
The Sand King beside it maintains the "Quicksand Hell" to continuously control the Red-Faced Dragon. Only by constantly adjusting its body shape can the Red-Faced Dragon ensure that it does not sink completely.
Digging Rabbit also keeps "shooting mud," mainly providing long-range support.
"You two worked together very well!"
Ye Yinchuan sighed inwardly.
The mining team's three Pokémon did not rush in at once.
Because the environment in the mine is relatively narrow, even if everyone goes together, they may not be able to achieve the full effect.
On the contrary, Sandslash is responsible for limiting Red-faced Dragon, while Digger Rabbit interferes remotely.
Having Excadrill engage in direct combat allows the combined effect of the three Pokémon to be maximized!
[The red-faced dragon is in a sorry state, getting ganged up on like this!]
How despicable! Humans!
"roar!"
However, the red-faced dragon seemed to realize the danger.
The dragon's energy began to condense, and a terrifying burst of power and pressure was hurled directly at the dragon-headed ground squirrel.
The dragon-headed groundhog charged forward, ready to meet the challenge head-on, but was instead flung away by a tremendous force.
It knocked over the Sandslash behind it, then crashed into the miners and Pokémon behind it.
"...! This is the Dragon type!"
Ye Yinchuan's eyes flickered.
The red-faced dragon used only one move, yet it fully demonstrated the power of the dragon race.
I don't care about this or that. What sharpening claws or tearing claws? I'll just flick you away with my dragon tail!
"Still injured..."
Ye Yinchuan narrowed his eyes and noticed that the red-faced dragon's tail was bleeding.
The dragon-headed mole's attack was effective.
But with Sand King knocked away, the quicksand hell could no longer be maintained. Red-faced Dragon unleashed its power, struggled out of the quicksand, leaped up, and ran towards the depths of the cave.
"Digging rabbit, don't let it escape!"
The Diggerbuck, which was originally at the back of the group, received the trainer's command.
With one hand, he "bouncing" into the air, using the energy of the flying type and the impact with the cave wall to leap at high speed, instantly killing the red-faced dragon behind him.
"Danger!"
But the red-faced dragon had already condensed its "dragon claw," and in a flash, it transformed into a "ghost face" and slashed out with its claw.
The Digging Rabbit was affected by the "Demon Face" and its body froze. Then it took a bite from the Red-Faced Dragon's claw. The fur on its chest was almost torn off. The huge bloody mouth was like a ravine, and blood kept flowing!
The red-faced dragon roared and turned to flee.
[That's exciting!]
[Damn, this is what it's like to capture a wild Pokémon, it's like an action movie!]
[The Crimson-Faced Dragon fought three opponents single-handedly—that's incredible!]
"Chase!"
The miners' eyes turned red with rage.
The Pokémon were injured, and we were so close to succeeding, how could we let the Red-faced Dragon get away like that?
However, during their pursuit...
The entire cave suddenly shook violently.
All the miners had somber expressions.
"That guy's here!"
Ye Yinchuan knew who they were talking about—it was the Pokémon that resembled a shiny Onix!
"Should we continue pursuing it?"
Someone asked.
The miner foreman gritted his teeth: "Tell everyone to be careful and not get separated! I'll try to catch up!"
This guy is both highly skilled and daring.
"Why don't you go back? The Red-faced Dragon is already difficult enough to deal with. If you encounter that Giant Onix, you'll be in danger too."
Ye Yinchuan spoke up to remind him.
The miner foreman had remained rational until now, but he too had lost his temper.
"That red-faced dragon attacks us frequently. One of our brothers was attacked by it before. He's still unconscious and needs a lot of medical and surgical expenses."
Although there is compensation for work-related injuries, it is far from enough. He has elderly parents and young children to support, all of whom need to be fed and their children need to go to school... We have also provided a considerable amount of financial assistance.
So we discussed it, and if we could catch this red-faced dragon, we could patch up this hole!
[Damn! So the Red-Faced Dragon is this wicked!]
[Reddra is a very ferocious Pokémon... what do you think it was doing lurking there just now?]
I just felt sorry for it! I take it back!
At this moment, the miner foreman, along with the dragon-headed groundhog, launched a chase.
However, the cave was too deep. Although they could follow the bloodstains, they couldn't find the red-faced dragon's figure...
The next moment, a loud bang was heard.
It looked like something had hit them ahead, and the shaking of the ground stopped.
However, some sounds like the clashes of a battle could be heard.
"quick!"
The miner foreman didn't know what had happened, but he urged the dragon-headed mole to hurry up and follow.
He vaguely sensed that this might be the last chance to capture the Red-Faced Dragon!
When the foreman arrived.
The scene before him left him speechless.
Meanwhile, the live stream chat was flooded with comments.
Ye Yinchuan's eyes flickered, and the answer in his heart was confirmed.
Although the scene before him was somewhat bizarre, he could still see the Pokémon's exposed body...
It sparkles like crystal.
This is none other than the extremely special... Crystal Onix!
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(End of this chapter)