Chapter 7: Squirtle with Hydrophobia? It's a FREAKING Water-Type Pokémon!
"Gloom, come with me to get the delivery."
Miss Carrot had changed into a new outfit she hadn't worn yet. Making sure there was no lingering smell, she grabbed her phone, kept the stream running, and headed out with Gloom.
They took the elevator downstairs, picked up the order, and returned—all smoothly.
Every passerby and even the delivery guy (and their Pokémon) recoiled at the sight of Gloom. To them, Gloom meant nose-wrinkling stench!
In some places, Gloom was even banned as a biohazard. That's how bad the smell was.
Rumor had it that a Gloom in heat could knock people out from two kilometers away!
So, people's first reaction was always to cover their noses and flee.
But soon, they realized—no stench. None at all. In fact, there was even a faint floral scent!
Shocked and disbelieving, some even leaned in to sniff. The live audience saw it all.
Miss Carrot, for the sake of the stream, even asked the delivery guy to smell Gloom and offered him the milk tea, making him open and drink it on the spot.
Ye Yinchuan was impressed. This girl gets it. She knows how to create content!
If Gloom really stank, eating in that environment would've made the guy nauseous. The fact that he wasn't proved everything!
"Well, TrollKing, still wanna argue?"
After the test, Miss Carrot proudly addressed the camera:
"My Gloom doesn't stink at all! And it never will! It's the best Pokémon I could ask for! You better apologize now, or the viewers will drown you in hate! They've seen the truth!"
She glanced at Ye Yinchuan, as if asking, Did I do good?
Ye Yinchuan gave an approving nod.
The chat exploded—
[Hah! Take that! That's what you get for doubting!]
[Streamer's legit! New viewers, hit that follow button!]
[TrollKing, any last words? Just admit you're an idiot!]
The matter was settled.
But some people's pride was harder than steel.
[TrollKing]: FAKE! All fake! Just really good acting!]
Ye Yinchuan wasn't even mad. He almost laughed:
"Buddy, you can lie to your friends, but don't lie to yourself! Is admitting the truth that hard? Fine, since you're still not convinced—let's do a live call! Bring your Pokémon!"
Miss Carrot gracefully ended her call, typing:
[Streamer, thank you so much today. I'll always support you and watch your streams!]
She even gifted a Poké Ball (worth about 50 yuan). It wasn't much, but for a student with no income, it was a huge gesture.
First loyal fan acquired!
"Thank you, Miss Carrot, for the gift! New viewers, don't forget to follow! New streamer, free appraisals—appraising Pokémon treasures!"
The chat was now demanding TrollKing to join the call. Many even threatened to report him if he chickened out.
Without realizing it, Ye Yinchuan—who had been begging for callers earlier—was now the one being begged.
The tables have turned!
After a brief wait, TrollKing finally joined.
On screen was a guy in a Pikachu hood, making Ye Yinchuan chuckle:
"Nice hood, bro. You could rob a bank like that."
TrollKing sneered. "Cut the crap! Let's see what you're really made of!"
Chat reactions:
[Wait, why's there a creepy Pikachu arguing with the streamer? What did I miss?]
[Just got out of class. Someone fill me in!]
[Miss Carrot]: Hehe, streamer just helped me confirm my Gloom doesn't stink. This guy's a joke. He'll learn soon!]
[NutritionWool]: This is Snorlax Treasure Appraisal! If the streamer says Squirtle's scared of water, then it's scared of water!]
[SpringBlossom]: Leave professional stuff to professionals. Stay humble, folks!
Watching the lively chat, Ye Yinchuan smirked.
The more TrollKing resisted, the better. His stubbornness only made the eventual smackdown more satisfying.
As a streamer, Ye Yinchuan leaned into the drama:
"Alright, who else doubts me? Step right up! I'm not scared! Just have your Master Ball money ready! Show me your Pokémon!"
TrollKing, fully committed, revealed his Pokémon—a Squirtle.
"Streamer, like Miss Carrot, I'm here with a question. Don't ask—just tell me what's wrong with this Squirtle!"
Ye Yinchuan raised an eyebrow. This guy's starting strong?
Perfect.
"Point the camera straight. Let me see it properly."
He examined the Squirtle.
Round-headed, stubby-limbed, with a light brown shell and a blue tail—standard Squirtle stuff. Its big, purple-red eyes nervously stared at the camera.
Squirtles generally looked alike, making appraisal trickier. Maybe TrollKing had picked one on purpose to stump him.
But no matter. This was child's play for Ye Yinchuan.
Narrowing his eyes, his Treasure Appraisal Vision activated. The Squirtle's stats appeared:
[Tiny Turtle Pokémon: Squirtle]
[Level: 7]
[Type: Water]
[Gender: Female]
[Base Stats: C (314)]
[IVs: B (75)]
[Ability: Rain Dish]
[Nature: Timid]
[Moves: Tackle, Tail Whip, Withdraw]
[Status: Oxygen-deprived, Depressed, Anxious]
[Evolution: Wartortle → Blastoise]
[Special: Hydrophobia]
Ye Yinchuan's thoughts screeched to a halt.
A Squirtle with hydrophobia? It's a WATER-TYPE!
Anxiety made sense—it was Timid-natured and camera-shy.
But why oxygen-deprived and depressed?
Something was very, very wrong.