manynovel Chapter 137 The Uncatchable Fox of Thorium! A Pokémon with the Shadow Tag ability!
Chapter 137 The Uncatchable Fox of Thorium! A Pokémon with the Shadow Tag ability!
Chapter 137 The Uncatchable Fox of Thorium! A Pokémon with the "Shadow Tag" ability! (Seeking...)
[This Pokémon is floating in mid-air?]
[Is this photoshopped?]
Viewers in the live stream saw the photo and expressed their opinions.
[It really does look like a fox!]
[Incredible! Like a sitting child!]
Although it was far away, it was a bit blurry and shaky.
But we've already seen the pictures.
As if by conditioned reflex, Ye Yinchuan summoned the information about this Pokémon in his mind.
"Oh, so that's what it is."
Just think about the status and rarity of Psychic-type Pokémon in this world.
It's understandable that people don't seem to know much about this Pokémon.
After all, this guy is not easy to catch, even in the Pokémon games.
It's... Casey!
If Ye Yinchuan remembered correctly, Casey was a rather special character in the game.
Before evolving, besides using TMs, it only knew one move: "Teleport".
If you encounter it in the wild, you basically have to throw the ball directly and rely on luck to catch it, otherwise it will escape.
So, when I was playing the game, I had a vague feeling that Casey was a very rare and special character.
It now seems that Abra in the Pokémon world also fits this characteristic.
Ye Yinchuan did a quick search and found that people in this world knew very little about Casey, and that she was even considered "undiscovered".
If you search for keywords such as "golden Pokémon", "Pokémon that looks like a fox", or "Pokémon that disappears in the blink of an eye", you can find some posts about sightings of Abra.
Basically, just like the person in front of us, it was just a chance encounter where someone photographed or saw her, and when they tried to get closer, Casey ran away.
At this point, Ye Yinchuan had a general idea of what was going on.
So much so that the somewhat suspenseful expression on his face suddenly became relaxed.
An aura of confidence and composure emanates from him.
[Look closely, this guy's name is Kirby, he's about to show off!]
【No? Don't tell me you found out again!】
"There's only one truth: this Pokémon's name is Abra, and it's a Psychic-type Pokémon."
Ye Yinchuan simply stopped pretending and laid his cards on the table.
What research institute friend? No way! I know this Pokémon, so what?
Anyway, as his fame grew, he started doing all sorts of outrageous things.
The general public will also realize that they have a very high level of knowledge about Pokémon and take it for granted.
If I'm in a good mood, I'll pretend; if I'm in a bad mood, I'll just blurt things out.
【Casey? This name... did you invent it yourself again, streamer?】
I thought it would be called something like Golden Fox.
【A Psychic-type Pokémon, right? Then it's more believable.】
"Casey? Host, so you really do know her? Could you tell us more about her?"
When questioned by the "bounty hunter".
Ye Yinchuan's expression shifted slightly. This guy claimed to be an amateur trainer.
But his name is "Bounty Hunter," could he be a poacher?
Are they trying to capture Casey?
If it's captured and tamed, or traded legally, then there's nothing wrong with it. But if it's illegal poaching or illegal trading, then you can't become an accomplice.
"Bounty Hunter, you're just an amateur trainer, are you allowed to freely enter and exit the jungle?"
Ye Yinchuan countered with a question.
The other party was taken aback and replied:
"Streamer, this isn't some high-level jungle area, nor is it a jungle area you can just wander into. Look, this is my permit."
As he spoke, the other party showed him an identification document.
Ye Yinchuan glanced at it and nodded. This was issued by the Pokémon Center, so it had a certain degree of authority.
There's a photo of the bounty hunter above; it's definitely him.
The permitted entry and exit times, as well as the resource restrictions for gathering in the wilderness, are specified.
This includes one Pokémon and one Pokémon egg.
For other resources, there are restrictions on weight, and a resource tax is levied based on value.
Then there's no problem.
Even if the other party really wanted to capture Casey, it would be legal and compliant.
Amateur trainers and professional trainers are very different.
Professional trainers generally have these rights by default, while amateur trainers need to apply, the process is more complicated, and the rights they receive are far inferior to those of professional trainers.
Now that his qualifications have been verified, Ye Yinchuan doesn't mind going into details:
"Abra, a Psychic-type Pokémon, is a very difficult Pokémon to catch. I don't know if you've heard of the legend of the elusive fox, the fox that cannot be caught. Some people say that Abra may be the prototype of this legend."
Actually, Ye Yinchuan deliberately said the opposite.
The Fox of Thormes, the "uncaptured fox," is a figure from Greek mythology that existed in the world before the time travel. If one had to choose, it would be the prototype for Casey.
But that's not important. The key point is that this legend perfectly illustrates Casey's characteristics.
That means it's extremely difficult to capture!
"Unable to capture?"
Upon hearing the key words, the other party felt a chill run down their spine.
To be honest, it's quite obvious what he wanted to do: capture Casey.
There's nothing wrong with that.
After all, in the world of Pokémon, everyone has the urge and instinct to capture powerful and rare Pokémon.
"No, it's just extremely difficult to catch. You all know Gardevoir, right? Its original form is Ralts. Although it's also rare and precious, it's far less difficult to catch than Abra."
For Ralts, the biggest challenge in capturing it will likely be encountering the powerful Kirlia and Gardevoir who will try to stop it.
Although the Gardevoir family is a Psychic-type and Fairy-type.
However, given that people in this world don't know much about fairies, Ye Yinchuan simply didn't mention it.
What? Even harder to catch than Ralts?
Are all superpowered systems this outrageous?
The bounty hunter did discover the blind spot:
"Doesn't that mean Casey is even more valuable than Ralts?"
In response, Ye Yinchuan stated:
"It's hard to say. But right now, Abra is rarer than Ralts. Rarity increases value, and if you can find an Abra, it might be the first Abra that humans have ever captured, so you can imagine its value."
"How much will this cost?"
The bounty hunter's eyes were starting to glow green.
"If I could catch a Casey and then sell it to a rich guy... cough cough, streamer, don't look at me like that, I'll definitely go through the proper channels... and if I make a lot of money, besides giving you the lion's share of the gifts, I'll also donate it to charity..."
[I don't believe you! You're practically drooling!]
[Hey streamer, this kid's got some ulterior motives!]
Ye Yinchuan remained silent.
There's not even a glimmer of hope for Casey yet; whether he can catch him is still uncertain.
If Casey is difficult to catch even in the game, she will only be more difficult to catch in the real world.
After letting the bounty hunter fantasize for a while, Ye Yinchuan poured cold water on his hopes:
"You might not even be able to meet Abra again. These Pokémon can use their psychic powers to teleport at any time, sometimes they don't even know where they are!"
Is this an exaggeration?
[Is it really that stupid? It's a psychic type, after all.]
[Upstairs, how about Psyduck?]
"Even if you do encounter it, what if it runs away before you even get close? So, it's better not to have too high expectations or fantasies."
Upon hearing Ye Yinchuan's words, the bounty hunter nodded in agreement.
Although he desperately wanted to capture the cat, as the streamer said, he couldn't even touch it, let alone catch it.
But...
"Hey streamer, do you have a way? If you can get me to catch Casey, I guarantee you'll get a Master Ball, that number!"
The bounty hunter spread his hands, extending all ten fingers.
[A Pokémon that no one has ever caught before, and you think you can just give the streamer ten Master Balls?]
[I used to think that even a Masterball was a rare and precious achievement. But after watching so many of Kirby's live streams, I've become numb to it all!]
Forget it, even the streamer said no one has ever caught him. He just read a few ancient books and knows a lot, but do you really expect him to help you catch him?
[Are you a new fan? You can catch a shiny Scyther, but you can't catch a Psychic-type Pokémon?]
[Hilarious! I've watched all the streamer's broadcast clips, and some of them are so obviously scripted. When they encountered that Lighthouse Dragonite, the streamer didn't dare utter a single word. If the Lighthouse Dragonite hadn't had a change of heart, researcher Zheng Hui would have been screwed over by the streamer!]
Ye Yinchuan did not intervene in the minor controversy in the comments section.
People on the internet come from all walks of life and have different ideas; trying to unify them all is a foolish thing.
Let time and ability prove everything.
"I have a way. But you have to be able to run into it first. Here's what I'll do: I'll explain it to you briefly. If you happen to run into it and actually catch it, then come back and thank me."
The bounty hunter thought for a moment and said, "That works too."
The streamer is very popular now, and it's a rare opportunity to connect with him.
The next time you meet Casey, you might not even get a chance to connect with the host, so you might as well listen to her first.
[It's boring, just one photo, all we did was listen to the host bragging.]
[It's already a miracle that anyone can hear this; this is a Psychic-type Pokémon that no one has ever caught, and almost no one even knows about!]
"Please speak, host. I'm all ears."
Seemingly worried that his sincerity wasn't enough, the bounty hunter handed over his phone as a gift.
[User "Bounty Hunter" has gifted a Master Ball x1!]
[Gift message: Host, I don't have much money, just a small token of my appreciation. My future depends on you!]
I saw a Master Ball effect pop up on the screen.
Ye Yinchuan's lips curled up slightly, thinking to himself that this kid was quite sensible, so he could only accept it with a smile.
You understand streamers.
[Now I don't even feel anything when I play a Master rank match anymore, what's wrong with me?]
"There's only one way to capture Casey."
Ye Yinchuan didn't beat around the bush and got straight to work.
"That is, you need to empty your mind."
"What?"
The bounty hunter was dumbfounded.
It's true that the phrase "emptying the mind" is somewhat unfamiliar to ordinary people.
What's the underlying principle?
[This seems very mysterious!]
The viewers in the live chat were also somewhat confused.
Ye Yinchuan knew some things about Casey.
After all, I used a lot of thought to catch this guy when I was playing the game.
"Let me put it this way: Casey can use its superpower, telepathy, to determine its surroundings and read the thoughts of other creatures, even when it is asleep, under any circumstances."
If you approach Casey and have any other thoughts about it, such as wanting to capture it or see what it looks like, Casey will become alert and use teleportation to escape!
"Holy crap! This is too difficult! Now, whenever I see Casey, it feels like I've found a chest of gold, a sack of money. How am I supposed to clear my mind and free my thoughts?!"
The bounty hunter was on the verge of a breakdown.
I can understand... haha!
[That's really difficult. It's like asking you to sleep in the same bed with a sexy woman without having any impure thoughts—is that even possible?]
No wonder no one has ever caught Casey; even getting close is difficult, how could they possibly catch her!
"Is there really no other way?"
The bounty hunter's expression was bitter.
Ye Yinchuan's expression shifted slightly as he said:
"It's not that there isn't one. Actually, there are two other ways."
[The streamer is awesome! There are two ways to do this!]
[Quick, tell me! I'm so excited just listening to it!]
[Taking notes, just in case I run into Casey someday?]
Although they never even saw what Casey really looked like.
However, based solely on Ye Yinchuan's description of his interactions with the bounty hunters, and some photos that were taken by chance on the internet, it's impossible to provide a definitive answer.
This mysterious Psychic-type Pokémon has captivated and excited many people.
Especially when they heard that the streamer had two methods to catch Pokémon that are so difficult to capture, they felt even more impressed by the streamer's skill.
I'm starting to wonder if the streamer is the son of some superstar.
[He might also be the illegitimate child of a high-ranking member of the Pokémon Research Association!]
Ye Yinchuan felt compelled to respond to these nonsensical comments in the comments section:
"Don't talk nonsense, I didn't! I'm an innocent first-generation individual, self-made. Maybe I'll have a chance to become a king or have some illegitimate children someday. But right now, I'm absolutely innocent!"
[Got it, I'll go complain to the top streamers in each region right now, saying the streamer is treating them like his boss!]
Don't treat illegitimate children like fries, you even need to add some...
Ye Yinchuan looked at the comments, smiled, shook his head, and continued:
"There are other ways to capture Abra. The first way is to have a powerful Psychic-type Pokémon that can use its Psychic ability to seal Abra the moment it sees it."
That way it can't escape. Then you can beat it up and forcibly capture it. However, I still recommend that you try to tame Pokémon in a gentle way!
[Host, I haven't heard you say such pointless things in a long time.]
[Does it look like we'll have a powerful Psychic-type Pokémon?]
[Seriously, this method actually works for many big shots.]
"Host..."
The bounty hunter's eyes dimmed.
This method is great, but he can't learn it!
If he had a powerful Psychic-type Pokémon, would he still be an amateur trainer?
"Ahem... Okay. I'll tell you another way. That is, you need to have a Ghost Pokémon with the Shadow Tag ability."
Ghost-type Pokémon with the "Shadow Tag" ability can tread on Abra's shadow, preventing it from escaping. Furthermore, given the abilities of Ghost-type Pokémon, getting close to Abra is relatively easier.
[Hilarious, streamer, stop messing around!]
[Thank you so much, I've completely mastered it!]
"Host... I don't have any of these."
The bounty hunter shook his head bitterly, his lips appearing somewhat pale.
Ye Yinchuan's method is neither wrong nor without value.
But for him, it's completely impossible!
The conditions for implementation are simply not met, so how can this be done?
"Then there's nothing we can do. How about you try practicing meditation and learn to empty your mind? That way, you might even win over Casey. After all, Psychic-type Pokémon prefer people with strong and pure minds."
Is loving money considered pure?
"Just tell me you've made some money, do you want luxury cars and young models? If not, it means you're innocent. If you do want them, then... I don't need to say anything more, right?"
"..."
The bounty hunter was rendered silent.
You know what, even when it comes to loving money, he's not entirely pure!
[Haha! The streamer is hilarious!]
I'm sorry, money, I didn't really love you after all!
Something feels off, but I can't refute it...
"etc……"
The bounty hunter saw something, and his eyes lit up.
"Hey announcer, it's Casey! It's Casey again!"
As the camera panned, a Casey appeared on screen.
But this Casey looks a bit off; it's squinting, its brows are furrowed, and it looks like it's in a lot of pain.
"Don't get excited, or you'll scare Casey away."
Ye Yinchuan reminded him.
At the same time, he was also observing Casey's condition.
The Casey was floating in mid-air in a sleeping sitting position, as if it had just teleported there.
I don't know if the bounty hunter was just incredibly lucky, or if there's something special about this place.
According to the bounty hunter, he had encountered Casey in the vicinity several times.
What's going on?
[Say "Casey," and she appears? It's voice-activated!]
[Wow, this Pokémon really exists! I was just watching it for fun!]
[Why are you getting so excited? I already said you need to clear your mind!]
With the arrival of Casey.
The live chat also became lively, with many people discussing the topic.
Just then, the space around Casey suddenly distorted, revealing a black, strangely shaped Pokémon. Judging from its energy and color...
It looks like a Ghost-type Pokémon!
【What's this? Another humanoid shape?】
Holy crap! It's like seeing a ghost in broad daylight!
[Ghost type! Definitely a Ghost type!]
The comments section was filled with astonishment.
Ye Yinchuan was also somewhat stunned.
Unexpectedly, Psychic and Ghost-type Pokémon appeared in the same place at the same time.
This Ghost-type Pokémon seems to be following Abra!
As some of the comments said, this guy is humanoid, and his sudden appearance does look like a ghost.
Its overall design is black, with a light purple face and a small red mouth.
On either side of its head, there is a black bun, spherical in shape, with a white bow-like structure at the connection point.
She also has two large bows on her body.
Upon closer inspection, the overall design resembles a little girl wearing a dress.
If someone were to see this late at night, some new bizarre event would probably occur.
But it was daytime now, so it wasn't that scary, and Ye Yinchuan could see it clearly at once.
"Is this... the Gothic Boy?"
After a moment's thought, Ye Yinchuan, combining the other party's stats, figured out the Pokémon's true nature.
[Pokémon Pilot: Gothic Boy]
[Level: 33]
[Attribute: Superpower]
[Gender: Female]
[Racial stats: B-rank (390)]
Individual Value: Grade B (155)
【Special Feature: Shadow Step】
Personality: Afraid of loneliness
[Evolutionary Path: Gothic Baby - Gothic Toddler - Gothic Lady]
[Skills: Tapping, Telekinesis, Tickling, Harmony, Illusionary Light, Acting Cute, Mental Impact, Hypnosis, Fake Crying]
Status: Playing
[Trait: None]
"It's not Ghost-type, it's Psychic-type!"
Ye Yinchuan didn't know much about Gothic Kid, so much so that at first, he mistakenly thought it was a Ghost-type Pokémon.
[Another Pokémon I've never seen before...]
Wait, isn't that a kidnapping doll?!
Wow! This is another eye-opening experience today!
"A kidnapping doll...what the heck?"
Ye Yinchuan was able to deduce some of people's understanding of the Gothic Boy from the comments.
However, he also realized something.
There is a legend that the Gothic Children would manipulate sleeping children to play on starlit nights and then take them away!
I guess in this world, people think the Gothic Boy would kidnap children.
At the same time, in a moment of sudden inspiration, Ye Yinchuan also realized why Gothic Boy had appeared with Casey...
Look at how Casey is sleeping with her eyes half-closed, doesn't she look just like a little kid sleeping sitting up?
And this Gothic toy, being afraid of being alone, probably just wants to play with Casey.
However, Casey can teleport away to escape whenever she encounters a situation.
So the situation becomes this: you try to escape, but you can't get away!
The key is that this Gothic boy, who is neither dead nor alive, happens to have the characteristic of "shadow stepping".
Sure enough, Casey's shadow was stepped on by the Gothic boy.
No matter how much it tried to use its telekinesis, it could no longer use teleportation to escape!
"Host, streamer, what's going on?"
The bounty hunters were dumbfounded. "What's the other Pokémon?"
Ye Yinchuan was also somewhat dumbfounded:
"That's Gothic Boy, not the Ghost-type you're talking about, but the Psychic-type. And Gothic Boy's ability should be 'Shadow Tag'!"
Wow! Isn't it like even God is helping the bounty hunter? Casey won't be able to escape now!
[This...you were just saying you had no conditions, and now these conditions have appeared?]
"Forget it!"
Ye Yinchuan saw the bounty hunter's eyes light up again and quickly struck.
"This Gothic Kid is over level 30, do you think you can beat it? You're trying to capture Casey right in front of her, what if she attacks you? Are you asking for trouble?"
"..."
The bounty hunter fell silent.
The precious and rare Casey is right before my eyes, and there is no escape.
However, there is also a powerful Psychic-type Pokémon, and if attacked, the Pokémon itself might face a near-certain death...
Listen to the host, don't act impulsively!
Yes, money can be earned slowly, but you only have one life!
The comments section was also full of advice.
But to everyone's surprise, the bounty hunter pulled out a Poké Ball, his voice trembling slightly:
"Host, this might be the only chance I'll ever have in my life. I don't want to continue living such a mediocre life."
I'm almost forty years old, and my lifelong dream is to become a professional trainer. If I miss this opportunity, I'll probably have to give up soon...
"I'm just a worthless life anyway. I want to be a hero once, not a coward and a mediocre person for the rest of my life!"
Ye Yinchuan frowned seriously:
"Have you thought this through? What about your family?"
"I have no family, they're all gone. I just want to become a professional trainer, make a lot of money, that's the only motivation I have to keep living!"
A light burns in the eyes of bounty hunters.
That was the last light before the ashes were extinguished!
A 6-word update is here!
(End of this chapter)