Chapter 66
Redefine "Nantatian"? Perfect interaction between people and Pokémon, dancing in harmony! (Seeking follow-up reading)
Pokémon are dreamlike creatures endowed with extraordinary powers. When their exceptional abilities manifest, it's not only miraculous but also artistically beautiful.
[Wow! It really does have Ice-type skills!]
[It's cute and powerful. I want a Smoochum too!]
[Streamer, I'm totally convinced now—how do you know everything?]
Ye Yinchuan playfully replied to the comments:
"I just know a little, only a little."
[Here he goes, showing off again!]
[If you only know a little, those Pokémon experts must know nothing!]
Ye Yinchuan smiled at the barrage's reactions. Did he really have to tell them the truth—that no one knew Pokémon better than him?
At this moment, Niuniu was shivering from the cold, yet his face was still filled with joy.
This was the charm of Pokémon. To Niuniu, Smoochum was like his own child. Even if he got hurt accidentally, he wouldn't complain. Fortunately, Smoochum was low-leveled and playful rather than aggressive. Otherwise, the power of Powder Snow with a strength rating of 40 would have easily caused frostbite.
"MiuMiu..."
Having used Powder Snow twice consecutively, Smoochum was slightly exhausted. Noticing Niuniu trembling from the cold, it realized that his resistance to cold wasn't strong, so it stopped. It moved closer, pressing its small body against him, attempting to warm him up.
Seeing this, Ye Yinchuan felt touched. Despite being an Ice-type, Smoochum was flesh and blood, likely possessing some body warmth unlike purely ice-based Pokémon such as Cryogonal.
[So if this Smoochum really evolves into Jynx, wouldn't it become ugly?]
[Exactly, streamer, persuade Niuniu not to evolve it!]
[Jynx is terrifying...]
"Um..." Ye Yinchuan understood people's obsession with appearances—even when it came to Pokémon. Even he might struggle to accept Jynx's appearance and habit of frequently kissing.
However, some comments were too outrageous, like "Better to strangle it now before it evolves into Jynx," or "Niuniu might get kidnapped by a Jynx into the mountains."
"Everyone, please love Pokémon. Jynx isn't really that scary. You don't have to love it, but please don't harm it." Ye Yinchuan felt he must say something fair.
"Jynx is a friendly Pokémon. It expresses emotions through dance and song and is quite spiritual."
"As for the rumor that Jynx kidnaps men to the mountains, that's purely nonsense without any evidence. If it were true, Pokémon Centers would have long classified Jynx as dangerous!"
"Besides, Jynx lives deep in cold mountains, so ordinary people rarely encounter it."
[You're right; some comments have gone too far. Stop stigmatizing Pokémon!]
[If the streamer likes Jynx, he can raise one himself.]
At this moment, Niuniu spoke through another phone:
"So this is Jynx? It looks alright to me. In Niuniu's aesthetics, even if Smoochum is cute now, I won't abandon her regardless of what she evolves into. It'll be even better if she can dance and sing—we can dance together in the future!"
Niuniu immediately improvised a rhythmic dance, bold and slightly effeminate yet very confident. Smoochum eagerly mimicked him, dancing along energetically. Her round head and chubby form made her dance look especially cute and entertaining.
Ye Yinchuan couldn't properly comment on Niuniu's dancing—this guy's preferences were certainly unique. However, the harmonious and perfectly synchronized interaction between the person and Pokémon genuinely moved him, causing him to unconsciously sway to their rhythm.
[Haha, even the streamer is excited!]
[Niuniu is too interesting! Start your own stream—I'm unfollowing Kirby's Pokémon appraisal!]
[Could he be Jynx's destined trainer?]
Ye Yinchuan chuckled at the comments. "Redefining 'Nantatian,' huh? But wait..."
"What's with the comment about unfollowing me? You can follow Niuniu if you want, but why unfollow me? Be careful or I'll mute you!"
After finishing his dance, Niuniu asked seriously:
"Streamer, does this mean I can officially raise Smoochum? Anything special I should pay attention to?"
"Well, if you can accept Smoochum's evolved appearance, you've already cleared the biggest hurdle. Niuniu, you're unbeatable!" Ye Yinchuan joked but immediately turned serious.
"Smoochum cares a lot about appearance, especially her face getting dirty. She'll be happier if you dress her up."
"Other than that, feed her like any typical omnivorous Pokémon—whatever you eat, she can eat."
"That's pretty much it. If she evolves or if you have more questions later, come back to me."
Niuniu nodded earnestly, carefully noting everything on his phone.
"Almost forgot—if your Smoochum was wild, her parents might come looking. While Jynx is friendly to humans, wild Pokémon, especially parents protecting cubs, can be unpredictable, so be cautious."
[Streamer is so meticulous—I like that.]
[Amazing, Niuniu and Smoochum are the perfect match!]
[I suspect Niuniu might actually be a transformed Jynx.]
Having said all he needed, Ye Yinchuan ended his call with Niuniu. As he was about to connect to the next viewer, a special effect from a gift suddenly appeared.
A sparkling ball of lightning appeared on the screen, and from within jumped out a Pikachu that quickly turned into a hat, landing on Ye Yinchuan's head in the live stream.
"Pika Pika!" Ye Yinchuan mimicked Pikachu enthusiastically. "Thank you, Niuniu, for the gift!"
[So cringeworthy!]
[Is this 'Bikachu'?]
[Shamelessly acting cute!]
Despite the playful mockery, Ye Yinchuan's stream popularity soared visibly. Niuniu's gift, "Pikachu Headgear," was worth 520 yuan, providing both entertainment value and a nice profit.
Ye Yinchuan was naturally delighted, finding Niuniu increasingly likable—until he noticed the attached message:
[Gift message: Streamer is great—knowledgeable, handsome, and very loving toward Pokémon. Niuniu loves you and wants to meet you in person sometime!]
That sounded quite "romantic."
Ye Yinchuan felt compelled to clarify internally:
"A professional Pokémon appraiser sells his talent, not himself!"
"Let's welcome our next appraiser!"
Deciding not to respond, Ye Yinchuan swiftly connected to the next viewer.
(End of this chapter)
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