NABC Chapter 161 Connecting to the Aquarium! Heart-shaped fish and sun coral! This is so commercialized!
Chapter 161 Connecting to the Aquarium! Heart-shaped fish and sun coral! This is so commercialized!
Chapter 161 Connecting with the Aquarium! Heart-shaped Fish and Sun Coral! This is so commercialized! (6k views, please subscribe)
Evolution, oh yeah!
This is the power of bonds!
The comments section erupted in excitement upon seeing Omanyte evolve.
After all, evolution is a very important part of life for Pokémon.
For Pokémon enthusiasts, witnessing Pokémon evolution firsthand allows them to experience the wonder of life and derive a sense of satisfaction from it.
In addition, Pokémon undergo significant changes in form after evolution, which also generates a lot of anticipation.
Although more and more people know about ammonites, they are still rare.
Especially its evolved form, how many people have actually seen it with their own eyes?
Finding one or two pictures or blurry ancient videos online is already considered good.
Now, viewers in the live stream have the opportunity to witness the evolution of Omanyte!
The outline of the ammonite did not change drastically, but it was clearly different.
On its originally smooth shell, sharp spikes grew, arranged neatly.
The tentacles, which originally appeared to be of uniform size, have become noticeably thinner and longer, except for the thickest pair and the pair connected to it below, and seem to have become more flexible.
[Wow, this is amazing! Is this evolution?]
[Don't overpraise, upstairs! These days, who hasn't witnessed Pokémon evolution!]
[Exactly, even if you haven't eaten pork, haven't you seen a pig run?]
But this is a once-extinct, endangered Pokémon!
Amidst the heated discussions in the live chat, the glow of evolution gradually faded, revealing more details brought about by evolution, and a completely new Omanyte...
Or perhaps, a spiny ammonite!
[Huh? It was kind of cute before evolving, but after evolving, it's not just ugly, it's kind of scary!]
It seems like many Pokémon exhibit this trend after evolution... just like how humans are good-looking as children but become less attractive as adults!
Wow! Those eyes, those teeth, I'm scared! Thank goodness it's broad daylight!
Ye Yinchuan also witnessed the whole process.
He couldn't help but laugh at the comments on the screen.
That analogy was a bit too vivid; aren't many people just like that?
There are countless examples of children who were child stars but faded into obscurity as adults.
"Is...is this still my Omanyte?"
As the current owner of ammonites, Nutrition Wool has naturally conducted relevant research.
I also have a general idea of what Omanyte looks like after it evolves.
But when he actually saw Omanyte evolve and looked into those ferocious eyes, he felt a little uneasy.
Especially now, with his hand still on the Polygon, feeling its cool, slippery touch and its terrifying fangs, he couldn't help but wonder how many of his fingers he could save if the Polygon attacked him.
Ye Yinchuan, on the other hand, was quite interested in appreciating the posture of the spiny ammonite.
Well...
Everyone probably has some degree of love for Pokémon, just to varying degrees.
But Ye Yinchuan's tastes have become so diverse that he accepts all kinds of food.
Ye Yinchuan's eyes gleamed slightly as he admired the spiny ammonite's posture.
In the eyes of people like him.
These features of the spiny omani, which are not accepted by everyone, are also extremely beautiful.
Oh no, the streamer's eyes are so expressive!
[Hiss... I get it, the streamer must have some daring ideas! Streamer, please don't be impulsive! That spiky ammonite's mouth is like a damn pencil sharpener! You can't handle it!]
Upon seeing the comments, Ye Yinchuan almost spat out his water.
This generation of netizens is really daring! He hadn't even considered that possibility, so after hearing this, it's a bit hard to look at.
After Omanyte evolves into Omanyte, its size almost doubles.
In addition to the shell spikes mentioned earlier, there are also changes in the tentacles, such as the pupils becoming vertical pupils, which look somewhat eerie and reminiscent of snakes. The edges of the shell have become noticeably thicker and are close to the eyes, looking like a thick, straight eyebrow.
Then there's the mouth that the comments are talking about. It's quite unique, like a hole with four sharp, pointed fangs neatly arranged inside.
You know what, it really does feel a bit like a pencil sharpener.
"Such a beautiful, ancient Pokémon, can't you all appreciate it?"
After a pause, Ye Yinchuan finally spoke.
[Okay, okay, so it turns out we just don't know how to appreciate it?]
[Actually, that's true... Some big shots just like collecting these kinds of things; there's a unique kind of beauty to it.]
"The spiny ammonite has very developed tentacles. Once it entangles its prey, it cannot be easily freed, rendering the prey immobile. Its sharp teeth can deliver a fatal blow, tearing its prey to shreds. It can easily break through even rocks and the shells of giant trolleys."
"And their shells become thick and grow spikes, making it difficult for enemies to bite them and allowing them to retaliate. They are very formidable creatures."
"This is a Pokémon that was once very powerful in ancient times. Don't underestimate it. You should have known about it when you registered it, right? Even before its evolution, it was not to be underestimated. Now that it has evolved, it is even more ferocious. You need to register it again soon."
The registration of Pokémon is not a one-time process that ends once it's registered.
Every time there is a major change, including evolution, mastering powerful skills, or leveling up more than 10 levels, a new registration process must be completed.
The purpose is to implement strict control.
If certain standards are met, you will be required to purchase certain insurance policies.
Otherwise, in the event of an accident, one will bear enormous responsibility and compensation.
This is somewhat similar to the principle that car modifications need to be registered first.
Hearing Ye Yinchuan say this, Nutritional Wool felt a chill run down his spine, and goosebumps rose on his hands.
His Omanyx was caught in the wild, and its current level is estimated to be around 40. Even in the wild, it would be a very powerful type.
Just like some wild Pokémon that have appeared in Ye Yinchuan's live stream, those that are level 30 or above can pose a certain threat to professional trainers.
It's estimated that the Pokémon Center didn't intervene forcefully because it went through a series of assessments and concluded that Nutri-Cow was capable of handling this Pokémon.
Judging from the ammonites' previous affinity for nutritional yarn, it is highly likely.
[So here's the question. Host, if the spiny ammonites are as powerful as you say, how did they become endangered?]
[Yeah, it has a defensive shell, offensive capabilities, and it even seems to have Water and Rock-type moves? That's a bit too overpowered.]
Ye Yinchuan responded to this:
"That's because other Pokémon are also very powerful. You know Ribbon Turtle, right? It's an ancient Pokémon. Its powerful jaws can easily crush the shell of Omanyte and eat it whole."
Furthermore, the spiny ammonites are not without their flaws. Their overly thick shells have slowed their movement, limiting them to attacking prey within the reach of their tentacles. Coupled with powerful predators and the difficulty of hunting themselves, their survival becomes extremely challenging when food is plentiful.
Moreover, remember this: strength doesn't guarantee survival; only those with strong adaptability can thrive and reproduce. Take dragons, for example. They were powerful, right? But why are they so rare now? Because they were afraid of the cold and couldn't adapt to the Ice Age environment, leading to widespread extinction.
In fact, the Dragon-type Pokémon in the Pokémon world are in a similar situation to the dinosaurs before Ye Yinchuan's time travel.
For example, the fact that they are afraid of the cold is also related to the theory that Dragon-type Pokémon were once the rulers of their planet, but later suffered a meteorite impact that led to their mass extinction.
Of course, there are also many differences.
For example, Dragon-type Pokémon are rare, but they are not completely extinct yet.
Does the Rib Turtle actually exist?
I searched, and they really exist, but they're very rare, mainly because there's no way to breed them artificially!
[Hmm... the unevolved form of the Ribbon Turtle, but it's actually the Protoscoleton, said to be the ancestor of most turtle-type Pokémon. Fossils are actually more common than living Protoscoles!]
Wow! This streamer really knows his stuff!
At this moment, Nutrient Yarn also withdrew her hand.
He was fine with Omanyte at first, but now that it has evolved into Omanyte, he is really scared.
"Host, I'm all done now, so I won't interfere with your connections with others."
Now that the Omanyte has evolved, Nutritional Thread is focused on finding a new home for it as soon as possible.
"I have some bad news, I don't know if you want to hear it?"
Haha! I have a feeling that Yarn Bro is going to suffer again!
[Brother Yarn's bewildered yet helpless expression is so classic!]
"Host, you can speak now..."
The nutritional wool made my mouth taste bitter, and whether I liked it or not, I had no choice but to listen.
After all, in his mind, the streamer was incredibly resourceful; wouldn't it be foolish not to listen to the intelligence?
In the past, there might have been a little bit of skepticism about nutritional wool.
But after what happened with the Omanyte, he already admired Ye Yinchuan immensely.
"It's like this... your spiny Omanyte might not be easy to deal with."
"What's wrong with it?"
The nourishing yarn was struck as if by lightning.
He went to so much trouble, painstakingly healing the Omanyte, providing it with nutrition, creating the best living environment for it, and even taking it to the swimming pool for exercise...
It's all for the purpose of evolving Omanyte and then selling it for a good price.
Now, you're telling me, streamer, that it might not be easy to sell?
"The main reason is that it's very affectionate towards you now, and it might not be able to adapt to a new owner. Besides, its level is so high, and its evolved form is also advanced, so the new owner might be in danger."
"Streamer, don't trick me! You said evolving would make me earn more money! I really believed you!"
"Ahem... I didn't expect this Omanyte to become so dependent on you so quickly. But it's not a big deal. I'm just reminding you."
Or rather, I'm giving you more time to reconsider. Even if you don't make a move, this spiny ammonite can still prove its worth.
For example, you could become a professional trainer, or train it to perform, or create your own media content—those are all good options. There's no need to actually do it, don't you think?
Ye Yinchuan knew that if Yangyingmaoxian truly had no intention of keeping the spiny ammonite, then no amount of persuasion would be of any use.
Even if they are forced to stay, it may not be a good thing.
The relationship between Pokémon and humans is sometimes like the relationship between humans.
A relationship cannot be based on one-sided feelings; forcing a relationship will only lead to more problems.
But anything is possible, and now he has pointed out a clear path for nutritional yarn.
The best outcome would be if he and Omanyte could achieve a harmonious coexistence, each getting what they needed.
"There's one more thing you need to remember. Even if you're going to release a Spinosaurus, it's best to give it some time to adjust. For example, let the new owner come and see it more often, and let it interact with you while you're with it. This is better for everyone."
"Okay... host, I've got everything you said."
The nutrition yarn nodded.
He naturally takes the anchor's words seriously.
"Alright, let it settle down there."
Ye Yinchuan cut off the connection.
He witnessed the fate of this spiny ammonite.
From severe internal injuries to the possibility of not surviving, being caught by humans and falling into the hands of those who provide nutritional wool...
Now that they have evolved and become dependent on nourishing yarn, their future remains uncertain.
"Sigh, that's all I can do."
Ye Yinchuan sometimes felt that having too much empathy was not a good thing.
I can't help but worry about this and that.
People like that always have a tough time.
However, Ye Yinchuan was very good at adjusting himself and was able to act with a clear conscience. He took a couple of deep breaths and put the matter out of his mind.
[User "Nutritional Yarn" has gifted a Master Ball*1!]
[Gift message: Host, I spent all my money on the Omanyte, and I'm a bit short on cash lately, but I promised you a gift, and I'll keep my word!]
"Thank you, Nutrient Yarn! Wishing you and the Ammonite a bright future!"
Ye Yinchuan expressed his gratitude and best wishes.
The Nutrienty Woolen Man isn't bad; it's just that his feelings for the Ammonite are too driven by self-interest.
But they were just trying to make money in the first place, so it's not really appropriate for me to comment...
He's choosing his next live stream.
@Yangyang Aquarium:
[Host, we recently received a new batch of Pokémon at our aquarium. Could you help us identify them? We also have a few questions we'd like to ask you!]
This comment caught Ye Yinchuan's attention.
"An aquarium? There should be lots of water-type Pokémon there!"
Ye Yinchuan couldn't help but sigh that he seemed to have a special connection with water-type Pokémon.
Like Agui, a Water-type trainer, and various Water-type Pokémon linked together.
Yesterday's Slowbro and just now's Omanyte, aren't they both Water-type?
"Yangyang Aquarium? That seems to be a pretty famous aquarium, with quite a few fans..."
Ye Yinchuan hesitated for a moment, but still accepted the call.
[You have approved the connection request from user "Yangyang Aquarium"!]
[Connection successful!]
With the prompts, the video feed showed a scene inside the aquarium.
Standing in front of the camera was a girl dressed as a Psyduck mascot, who greeted the streamer with great enthusiasm.
"Hello there! Kirby's Mirror! I'm YaYa, the go-to streamer for Yangyang Aquarium!"
"Hello, hello, Ya Ya, hello!"
Ye Yinchuan also responded positively.
On the other party's homepage, there are videos of this girl. She not only plays various water-type Pokémon, but also performs underwater shows. She is quite talented.
It seems that the Yangyang Aquarium account, including the live streams, is managed by her and her team.
Incidentally, Yangyang Aquarium has 150,000 followers, which is almost twice the size of Ye Yinchuan's.
Of course, the number of viewers in the other party's live stream was not as high as Ye Yinchuan's, and only heaven knows how much of that was inflated.
"Wow! It's connected! This Kirby's fan retention is amazing! Only 60,000+ fans in total, and almost 20,000 people are watching the live stream? And this is during the day! My goodness!"
Yangyang Aquarium has a team, including directors and stage managers.
At this moment, the team members also observed the data from Ye Yinchuan's side and were shocked.
"Is there really no team or script behind this Kirby Treasure Hunt? Some of the live stream clips are practically like something out of a science fiction movie... But none of this has gone viral. Is Douyin (TikTok's Chinese version) deliberately avoiding supporting it?"
"You're supposed to be in this industry? You think you can just go viral like that? Some people gain hundreds of thousands or even millions of followers in just a few days, but that's all thanks to Douyin's support and idol-making. Otherwise, why would some people remain lukewarm for years and then suddenly become famous one day?"
This Kirby spotting is all thanks to his own efforts... His stats are pretty good! If Douyin ever takes a liking to him, he's really going to soar to new heights!
"Quick, Yaya, take this opportunity to introduce our Yangyang Aquarium more and see if we can attract some of his fans. These are all real viewers, the target audience who genuinely love watching Pokémon, even more targeted than those we buy!"
Wow, this Psyduck is so cute! Yaya is such a perfect name for it.
[The aquarium in the background is huge, and there are so many Pokémon!]
Ye Yinchuan also noticed that the entire area behind Ya Ya was a huge aquarium, filled with all sorts of water-type Pokémon swimming around inside.
"This is our aquarium's signature event, the Ocean Pokémon Showcase! Look, these are all Pokémon that only appear in the ocean. We usually encounter freshwater Pokémon more often. If you're interested, you can follow our account and come see them in person sometime!"
Ye Yinchuan didn't pay much attention to Ya Ya's words.
After all, the other party is also a streamer, and with the aquarium as a backer, it's perfectly normal for them to attract viewers.
When you connect with the other party, isn't there also a purpose of consuming data traffic?
Whether it's a case of who can dominate whose traffic or a win-win situation, it all comes down to individual ability!
Ye Yinchuan glanced at them and noticed that the Pokémon behind them were indeed mainly marine creatures, and rarely seen in normal times.
He nodded, his eyes also showing appreciation.
Moreover, Ye Yinchuan didn't even need to say a word, because Ya Ya was very proactive, providing all sorts of introductions.
What is that heart-shaped Pokémon? It's so cute! It's pink, and it looks like lots of hearts are swimming in the water!
"That's a heart-shaped fish! It's a symbol of love, and legend has it that if a couple encounters one and makes a wish, they'll be together forever. Plus, the heart-shaped fish will swim with the couple! If you're a couple unsure where to go on a date, you should definitely come to our aquarium for a try!"
I've heard that if you have scales from a heart-shaped fish, you'll find a partner. Giving it to your sweetheart will surely win their favor.
Visit our Yangyang Aquarium for a chance to win scales from the Heart-Shaped Fish! We also have Heart-Shaped Fish scales available during our live stream; click the link below to order!
Listening to Ya Ya's playful antics, Ye Yinchuan's expression became subtle.
As expected of a commercial aquarium, their sales pitches are like an old sow wearing a bra, one after another.
You know what, it's actually quite tempting.
This heart-shaped fish can help couples make vows of eternal love, and it can also help singles find a partner, so it can be said to satisfy both sides...
"The heart-shaped fish symbolizes good things, and its scales make a nice gift. However, if you're really looking for a partner or in a relationship, you still need to put in the effort. With sincerity and the right approach, you'll achieve twice the results with half the effort."
Ye Yinchuan couldn't help but speak up.
We still need to correct people's misconceptions about Lucidum. After all, if the rumors are too outrageous, it could lead to overfishing of Lucidum, which would be detrimental to the Pokémon ecosystem.
As the saying goes, without buying, there would be no killing.
As a broadcaster, Ye Yinchuan has an obligation to provide proper guidance.
And I just clicked on it casually.
You dare to sell just one scale for fifty?
Ye Yinchuan also didn't want his fans to be misled into becoming suckers.
As the anchor, he has an even greater responsibility to "protect" them.
"Hey, what is this Kirby doing? Isn't this affecting the sales of our Heart-Shaped Fish Scales?"
"This is so tactless! No wonder Douyin (TikTok) doesn't promote him; he has no commercial value!"
"I heard they don't even have an appraisal qualification certificate..."
The team at Yangyang Aquarium couldn't help but complain about Ye Yinchuan's behavior.
They are purely commercial and don't think as much as Ye Yinchuan. They wish everyone would buy the scales of the Love Fish. As for whether the Love Fish will be overfished, what does that have to do with them?
Furthermore, the marketing accounts will ultimately use the rhetoric of "because of humans' love for heart-shaped fish scales, leading to..."
at this time.
People like Ye Yinchuan, who did nothing and even advocated for protection, were innocently dragged into the mess...
Okay, okay, I'm being represented again, and I'm going to have to share the blame for all of humanity's sins again?
I'm sorry for being born a human being, right?
However, this was just a minor incident.
Ye Yinchuan was unaware that he was being sabotaged behind his back by someone else's team; he was simply doing what he believed he should do.
[Are those pink corals under the Heartfish Pokémon also Pokémon?]
Ye Yinchuan saw the comments on the screen and shifted his attention.
Ya Ya introduced:
"That's sun coral. Heartfish and sun coral have a symbiotic relationship. Basically, if you keep heartfish, it's best to also keep sun coral. Heartfish love to perch and sleep on the coral branches of sun coral..."
Especially during the breeding season, swarms of heart-shaped fish and sun corals gather together, seemingly turning the seawater pink—it's incredibly romantic and beautiful.
Ya Ya also expressed her longing.
"If you could see such a scene in person, it would be an unforgettable experience and a great photo opportunity! Family members, although you may not have the chance to see it in person, it would be nice to visit our Yangyang Aquarium!"
Additionally, we also sell coral branches that have fallen off from sun coral in our live stream, which can be made into ornaments or amulets. It's said that in some places, these coral branches are particularly suitable for pregnant women to wear, as they are believed to protect both mother and child!
Ye Yinchuan raised an eyebrow.
As expected, the other party was too commercial; every other sentence revolved around promoting the aquarium and selling products...
At that moment, as the camera panned, Ye Yinchuan saw something:
"You just keep that thing in the aquarium?"
The 6k update is late! How was today? Trying to adjust my state! By the way, I checked the subscription situation, training and daily life updates, and it seems people really don't like them. There's a lot of skipping subscribers, so I'll adjust and reduce the length of the chapters! I'm only about 70 monthly votes away, please vote! 1000 monthly votes, extra chapter next month!
(End of this chapter)