manynovel Chapter 148 Sewer Adventure! Searching for the Mysterious Pokémon with the Blue Vine! Danger and Enc
Chapter 148 Sewer Adventure! Searching for the Mysterious Pokémon with the Blue Vine! Danger and Enc
Chapter 148 Sewer Adventure! Searching for the Mysterious Pokémon with the Blue Vine! Danger and Encounters! (Please Subscribe)
After drinking the holy water from Shuijun, Ye Yinchuan felt that he was in excellent mental condition.
He is also fully committed to live streaming.
He was searching for a suitable person to connect with in the live chat.
@Xiaoyong:
[Host, some strange things have been happening here lately. Someone witnessed something like vines emerging from the sewers and stealing food from passersby.]
I suspect there might be some undiscovered Pokémon species, or perhaps a mutation.
We're planning to go on an expedition, but we're worried about potential dangers or situations we can't handle. Could you be our advisor?
Ye Yinchuan immediately became interested.
At this moment, this comment also attracted the attention of others.
[@Xiaoyong, streamer, link him! I heard that many Pokémon live in the sewers, I'd like to see them!]
Running down the sewer at night is terrifying, isn't it? And wouldn't it be dangerous?
Ye Yinchuan acted decisively and found the application.
[You have approved user "Xiaoyong's" connection request!]
[Connection successful!]
Looking at the people appearing in the camera, there were men and women, and some were embarrassed and hid behind others to avoid the camera.
The tall boy holding the phone and standing at the front should be Xiao Yong.
"Hello, host!"
"Hello, you must be Xiao Yong... So many people, so late at night, are you planning to bravely venture into the sewers?"
"Ugh! I'm just bored after my evening class. We may not be a professional Pokémon university or major, but we are all Pokémon research clubs."
Ye Yinchuan nodded, indicating that he understood.
These college students have nothing better to do, so they came here to explore.
Xiao Yong said he wasn't a professional Pokémon university student or major, and Ye Yinchuan roughly understood that.
In professional Pokémon universities, the students are all elites. They might get their professional trainer certification before they even graduate, or they might pursue Pokémon research and become researchers upon graduation.
For regular universities, the connection with Pokémon isn't as strong.
It's somewhat similar to the university Ye Yinchuan attended before his time travel.
"There are Pokémon, right?"
After all, it's late at night to go to a place like a sewer.
As some comments have mentioned, there might be Pokémon inside, either stray or wild, which could be aggressive and dangerous.
Yes, yes, yes.
Xiao Yong turned the camera around, and their Pokémon followed beside them.
Because the camera was positioned at a higher angle, I couldn't capture the whole thing in the shot, but now that I've turned the camera around, I can see everything clearly.
"The little dragon is great; it can also provide warmth and light in crucial moments."
"Squirtle, and the evolved Bulbasaur... Oh, now the starter Pokémon are all here."
"Machop, Rattata, and... a zigzagoon?"
This Pokémon is not particularly rare.
However, compared to the starter Pokémon and some other common Pokémon, relatively fewer people choose them.
Despite having "bear" in its name, this thing is more like a raccoon or a tanuki.
Its body hair is stiff and upright, arranged in alternating dark brown and light brown rings with serrated edges.
Overall, it looks like the pattern of a snake.
Another characteristic of the snake bear is that it moves around in a "Z" pattern, which, combined with the patterns on its body, makes it look like a snake crawling and slithering when viewed from a distance.
That's probably where its name comes from.
Because he saw a Pokémon that he rarely saw before, Ye Yinchuan couldn't help but take a second look.
At the same time, he became certain that this group of people were definitely not from a professional Pokémon University.
Otherwise, at the very least, there should be a Pokémon that is level 20 or higher and has already undergone one evolution.
The skill levels are inconsistent; even the starter Pokémon and Rattata, which are so easy to raise, haven't evolved yet, and they're all only around level 10.
It's not that Ye Yinchuan looks down on them, it's just that their strength is far too casual!
Basically, even if you start raising them from high school to college.
Even if they don't fight each other, barring any unforeseen circumstances, they should be raised up.
The requirements for the final evolutionary form may be a bit high, but evolving once shouldn't be a big problem.
"Whose Bulbasaur is this?"
"Host, it's mine..."
A girl raised her hand and said somewhat timidly.
"Okay, your Bulbasaur is probably the strongest in battle among all of you Pokémon. When you go down there, try to take care of the others."
"Host, my Charmander is also very strong."
Xiao Yong retorted, not to be outdone.
"Hmm, and then there's this little Charmander, yours, right? Its individual values are probably around B-rank. How did you raise it to be like this?"
With that extra arm strength, the two of you are actually quite formidable fighters. With great power comes great responsibility; you must also ensure everyone's safety.
Ye Yinchuan assigned tasks to this small team.
"The rest of you, Squirtle, Rattata, and Zigzagoon, don't even think about fighting. If something happens, try to protect yourselves as much as possible. If you can use your moves to cover your teammates, that's fine too."
In the video, the three Pokémon's owners all nod.
【What are you doing? We're playing in the sewers, not running a dungeon!】
There must be a reason why the streamer did this...
"I still need to give you a heads-up. There are many dangers in the sewers. If you encounter a gas bomb, turn around and run without hesitation. If you inhale the toxic gas, you will all die here."
There are also swarms of foul-smelling mud. Once you're surrounded by them and they treat you as food, you'll experience what true suffocation is.
You also need to watch your step. If you are bitten by a venomous japonicus and don't get to the hospital in time, you may die.
"By the way, the sewers are dark, so it's normal to see ghost-type Pokémon or something..."
After listening to Ye Yinchuan's explanation, Xiao Yong felt a bitter taste in his mouth:
"Streamer, if you say that again, my teammates won't dare to go."
"What is Xiaoyong saying? Who wouldn't dare? What the streamer said are all low-probability events."
"You're scared now, aren't you? Haha!"
The people opposite started chattering.
Ye Yinchuan also sighed helplessly:
"Actually, I'm trying to discourage you. This sewer isn't for you to explore. Think it through now; if anything happens, you'll be responsible for all the consequences!"
I've been down into the sewers myself, and they're nowhere near as scary as the streamer makes them out to be!
[Yeah, it's just trying to scare kids!]
[But the problem is, they seem to be saying that there's something wrong with the sewer system itself? Like, there are vines and stuff...]
[A vine? Maybe there's a Bulbasaur living in the sewers!]
Upon seeing the last comment, Ye Yinchuan couldn't help but recall an episode in the Pokémon anime where a monster from the sewers used vines to steal food from passersby.
That was indeed a Bulbasaur, and it was twice the size of Ash's Bulbasaur.
It can be said that it reigns supreme in the sewers.
It can't be that coincidental that a scene from an anime is being repeated in the real world, right?
"No way, I raise Bulbasaur, how could I not tell? Look at this picture, this is much thicker than Bulbasaur's vines, and the surface feels very smooth, more blue than green."
The owner of Bulbasaur has something to say about this issue.
Then, she took out her phone and showed a picture.
A blue vine emerged from a manhole cover and snatched a sausage from a passerby's hand, who looked utterly bewildered.
Judging from the expressions of the passersby, it doesn't seem like they're acting.
Are you sure it's not photoshopped? Or is it AI-generated?
What kind of Pokémon could this be?
Is it possible that it's a shiny Bulbasaur? Or an evolved form?
Ye Yinchuan was also squinting as he examined the picture.
The vines in the picture do indeed look thicker than those of a typical Bulbasaur, and more importantly, their surface feels a bit slippery.
However, because this picture was taken too casually, it is not only blurry but also has some ghosting, making it difficult to see the details clearly.
"Not sure, let's wait and see."
Ye Yinchuan couldn't make a judgment right away either.
However, one comment in the live chat made him want to laugh.
Is it possible that this is a hybrid offspring of Bulbasaur and Squirtle?
"Friend, you really have a wild imagination! I can't do anything with you."
Ye Yinchuan sighed and smiled wryly, rubbing his forehead.
If you said it was born from a Squirtle and a baby turtle, I might believe you!
After all, these two can be considered as related by blood.
"We're ready to go, anchor, we'll get off here."
As they spoke, Xiao Yong and the others lifted a manhole cover.
"Here's what we'll do: leave me a nearby landmark so I can call the Pokémon Center for help if anything unexpected happens."
After thinking it over, Ye Yinchuan decided to keep a backup plan.
What if these college students, whose youth has no price, go too far and cause trouble?
Then their own live streaming room will inevitably be investigated, and even if it's banned for a few days, they'll still lose a lot of money.
Now that things have come to this, Ye Yinchuan also wants to know which Pokémon those blue vines came from.
At the same time, offering them some help during the connection is also a good deed.
Ye Yinchuan was about the same age, so he could understand their fearless and adventurous spirit.
Xiao Yong also sent Ye Yinchuan a private message with a location.
"Finally, I want to emphasize that if you encounter any danger during this operation, you must evacuate immediately. At the same time, you must ensure that you never abandon your comrades under any circumstances."
"These dangers I've mentioned, you can manage to deal with to some extent if you unite."
Ye Yinchuan admitted that he has always been a steady and cautious person.
Just like the comments said, what he was talking about were all low-probability events, plus extreme cases.
Generally speaking, with so many people and so many Pokémon, it's manageable.
What's more, with him as an advisor and providing on-site guidance?
The worst-case scenario is that if something really happens, these college students will scatter like birds and beasts, leaving some alone and vulnerable to attack by wild Pokémon.
That's probably the only possibility that there will be casualties.
"Don't worry, we're all in the same group and we get along really well. We won't abandon anyone."
Xiao Yong patted his chest and said.
Ye Yinchuan smiled.
Sometimes, you can't judge a person by what they say; the key is to look at what they do.
No matter how confidently one speaks, only when things actually happen can one see a person's truest choices.
The group entered the sewer one after another.
The little dragon led the way because its tail served as a natural light source.
Of course, they also brought flashlights and even waterproof boots, showing that they came prepared.
Then there's Arm Wrestling and his master.
They have great wrist strength and are strong in combat; they can step in if anything happens.
Moreover, after using wrist strength to bring someone down, you can provide support and help others get down.
For example, it's a bit difficult for a girl to climb down, but if she uses her wrist to catch it, it will be much easier.
Bulbasaur also played a role, using the wicker as a safety harness to help the others get down.
After the snake bear went down, it kept darting around, looking very excited.
"Host, what happened to my snakeskin bear?"
"Zigglyph is a very curious Pokémon, interested in everything. This is its first time in the sewers, so it's naturally excited. They have a very sensitive nose and are good at finding all kinds of treasures. This one probably has the Scavenging ability, so maybe it can find something hidden in the sewers."
Ye Yinchuan also spoke with great interest.
What good things can you find in a sewer?
I don't know about other things, but I've heard that some people lose valuable items, such as gold, silver, jewelry, or evolution stones. The probability is very small, but it's not impossible.
After everyone and the Pokémon have come down.
The snake-striped bear was also brave and righteous, and when it encountered a sewer pillar, it would rub against it, leaving some marks.
"Ugh, how dirty! Snake-faced bear, this is no good!"
The snake bear's owner stepped forward, attempting to stop it.
Ye Yinchuan looked at the pitiful-looking snake-striped bear with its watery eyes and explained on its behalf:
"You've misunderstood it. The snake bear is marking its territory. Otherwise, with the sewers being so intricate and complex, you'd easily get lost if you wandered too far."
If you can't find your way back... you might have to spend the night in the sewers.
"Host, is that how it is? I'm sorry, Serpent Bear, I misunderstood you! I'll leave the marking task to you!"
Ye Yinchuan added:
"Since we're already in the sewers, what's there to be afraid of getting dirty, right? We can just go back and wash ourselves properly."
"You're right, host. I was the one who offended you."
Ye Yinchuan guessed that he probably meant to say "I'm being presumptuous," but he could understand it.
"Click?"
The little Snorlax's ears, like sensitive signal lines, captured the key words—
Maofan? Where is Maofan? Can Kirby eat it?
"There's some noise ahead!"
Soon, the group made a discovery: a shadow appeared at the corner of the sewer ahead.
"Squeak!"
The timid little Rattata hid behind its owner.
This little Rattata is such a coward!
【Isn't Rattata a mouse by nature?】
"They're lobster soldiers."
Ye Yinchuan recognized the Pokémon from the shadow on the wall.
"Hey, I just ate Corphish's claw meat yesterday. Do they raise these Pokémon in the sewers? It tastes a bit fishy..."
One of the girls complained.
"It shouldn't be that. The lobster claw meat we usually buy comes from professionally farmed lobsters. Farmers collect the detached claws to sell. If it has a fishy smell, it's probably because the water quality isn't well controlled."
Ye Yinchuan had specifically researched some of the Pokémon ingredients in this world.
Garchomp is a common example, because like Slowpoke's tail, its claws can fall off and regenerate, making it a widely accepted Pokémon food.
[Uh, how come this kind of Pokémon is in the sewers?]
"This little lobster soldier must have been abandoned. Look, it even has a collar on its head. Lobster soldiers are incredibly resilient; they can adapt to almost any environment and will eat almost anything..."
At this moment, the lobster soldier also spotted the group and rushed over at a very fast speed.
The little dragon very proactively stepped in front, breathing fire from its mouth, and with a single "spark," it deterred the lobster.
The lobster soldier tried to block with its pincers, but one of its pincers was knocked off, and it fled in a rather disheveled state.
"How about that? I told you my little Charmander is awesome, right!"
Xiao Yong was quite pleased with himself for showing off in front of his friends.
His little dragon also proudly raised its tail.
"But Xiaoyong, the lobster soldier is so pitiful. It was abandoned and can only live in the sewers. Its claws have been knocked off..."
In the team, the girl who was Bulbasaur's owner said in a somewhat sad tone.
[I have a feeling that the lobster soldier saw a human and tried to approach them, but was chased away. Is it missing its owner?]
[Hey, upstairs, you can even use a knife for this?]
Ye Yinchuan's expression was slightly solemn.
He hadn't paid attention to Corphish's thoughts, but raising a Pokémon and then abandoning it is a very irresponsible act.
Most Pokémon are very loyal. They left the wild and their groups to be domesticated by us humans. Perhaps our world is rich and diverse, and we have many choices when it comes to raising Pokémon.
However, sometimes, once a Pokémon accepts you as its owner, you practically become its whole world. I still hope everyone can be cautious and responsible from the beginning to the end when raising Pokémon.
Ye Yinchuan sighed softly.
Xiao Yong also remained silent for a while:
"Little Charmander, we could have just chased it away; there was no need to be so harsh. If we see it again, we can take it home, clean it up, and see if anyone's willing to adopt it again, okay?"
"roar!"
The little dragon is very intelligent and expresses its agreement.
[That's good; college students generally have simpler ideas.]
It doesn't really concern college students; it depends on the individual.
Are you sure you're not just pretending to flirt with girls?
I saw the comments in the live chat, and some rather gloomy speculations.
Ye Yinchuan simply said:
"Judging by actions, not intentions, and no one is perfect by intentions alone. Xiaoyong is willing to do this good deed, so let's give him more support."
"It's not really a good deed, just something I feel a little guilty about!"
Xiao Yong also spoke frankly.
They continued on their way.
We did encounter some mud along the way, but there were only three or four clumps of it, and they were moving rather slowly, showing no intention of attacking us.
"Ugh, it stinks! Why does Grimer even exist in this world?! It's so dirty and smelly!"
The girls in the group were full of complaints.
"To some extent, sludge does have its uses. It can eat up garbage and drink wastewater, although it is accompanied by a foul odor and can also cause bacteria to multiply and produce toxins."
But in reality, even without sludge, garbage still produces a foul odor, contains a lot of bacteria, and is also full of toxins.
On the contrary, the sludge consumes garbage and sewage, reducing the difficulty of pollution control. Landfills have specialized sludge cultivation facilities that use technology to treat the bacteria and toxins released by the sludge, ensuring unified management.
Ye Yinchuan couldn't help but explain.
Grimer is not commonly seen outside of places like sewers, and not many people keep it as a pet.
However, the public is still quite familiar with it, but there are also many misunderstandings about it.
Therefore, Grimer is one of the Pokémon frequently mentioned in Pokémon knowledge books.
Ye Yinchuan also thought to himself:
"Speaking of which, hasn't the Alolan form of Grimer been discovered in this world yet? That's the real dream Grimer! Not only can it eat garbage, but even without special training, you can't smell its stench when you get close!"
Suddenly, a figure darted out from among the stinking mud.
"Hey streamer, what kind of Pokémon is that? Is it a rabbit?"
"Wait a minute, it looks like a moving garbage bag?"
Ye Yinchuan also saw this Pokémon.
To be honest, he wasn't very familiar with it, but the discerning eye of the appraiser had already read its panel.
"This is……"
Because there are so many Pokémon, Ye Yinchuan couldn't guarantee that he could clearly remember every single one and all their details.
But seeing its name and evolutionary path, Ye Yinchuan vaguely remembered it.
This Pokémon is called Squirrel, and its evolved form is "Mt. Dust".
Mt. Dust is a Pokémon associated with Grimer from the Alola region.
Stink Mud is probably the natural enemy of Dust Mountain.
In the Pokémon lore, the Alola region used to have a lot of dusty mountains, which were only somewhat contained after Grimer arrived.
[Garbage Bag Pokémon: Ripped Bag]
[Level: 14]
[Attribute: Poison]
[Gender: Male]
[Racial stats: C-rank (329)]
Individual Value: C (83)
【Characteristic: Foul odor】
Personality: Impatient
[Evolutionary Path: Broken Bag - Dust Mountain]
[Skills: Slam, Poison Gas, Recycling, Acid Bomb, Clearance Smoke]
Status: Playing
[Trait: None]
"You absolutely mustn't go over there. That's a Pokémon called 'Broken Bag.' It only appears in places with lots of trash. If you inhale the poison gas it spits out, it'll be really bad; being bedridden for a week is the bare minimum."
"Huh? It's that poisonous?"
"Yes, especially keep your little Charmander away. If the fire hits the gas, it can explode."
Ye Yinchuan reminded him.
Startled, Xiao Yong told the little fire dragon to quickly retreat.
[What kind of tattered bag is this? Never heard of it. Are you sure it's not some miniature Rattata with a garbage bag on top?]
[Why does it look like a baby trapped in garbage?]
Ye Yinchuan, upon seeing the comments, had to admit that their imaginations were truly boundless.
Just at this time.
The swarm of mud were all attracted by the tattered bag and chased after it.
The tattered bag was being chased closely. As it ran, it spewed out poisonous gas from its stomach, which quickly filled the area.
"Run!"
Everyone's expression changed, and they turned and ran.
Only after confirming that it was safe did they look at the streamer with even greater admiration.
"That's amazing! Announcer, you're practically a prophet. If it weren't for you today, I don't know what would have happened..."
Everyone, including Xiao Yong, broke out in a cold sweat.
[Just a passerby, just came in, the streamer is really amazing...]
Are you sure this isn't a script?
[If you don't believe me, you can follow the streamer and watch more of their content.]
[Haha, that's exciting! If Charmander gets there, won't it explode?]
"Master, streamer, why is Mud chasing that... tattered bag?"
Although Xiao Yong and his friends experienced a minor close call, they couldn't resist their curiosity.
"Sludge is the natural enemy of plastic bags. Because plastic bags are born in garbage, and their bodies are made of plastic bags and industrial waste. For sludge, they are excellent food."
One of the ways the tattered bag protects itself is with poison gas. While it's not very effective against the slime, it can at least obscure its vision, giving it a chance to escape.
Just then, a girl suddenly screamed:
"Ah! Something! Something sticky and slippery, it brushed past my leg!"
One of the girls in the group was deathly pale.
Xiao Yong and the others also looked around in alarm.
All that could be seen was a blue vine that looked like a tentacle, which quickly disappeared behind the corner.
Clearly, this is the source of the strange things happening in the area that they've been talking about lately.
The mysterious Pokémon that steals food from passersby is right in front of you!
"Host..."
Xiao Yong's voice trembled slightly.
The sewers were already dark and gloomy, and they had just experienced a dangerous situation.
Now, encountering this mysterious Pokémon of unknown danger, it's hard not to feel a little panicked.
"Did you just see that? It looks like it's wearing red shoes! Like a little girl with disheveled hair!"
Here comes the 13,000-word update! I originally planned to schedule it, but I posted it directly, so I'm updating it early today!
(End of this chapter)