stonecrandall Chapter 172 You managed to keep Cherry Baby alive with emergency food? The potential dangers of mush
Chapter 172 You managed to keep Cherry Baby alive with emergency food? The potential dangers of mush
Chapter 172 You managed to keep Cherry Baby alive with emergency food? The potential dangers of mushroom bonsai!
"I just received a batch of potted mushroom plants a few days ago. Could you check if this is the right plant for me, streamer?"
Ye Yinchuan glanced at it and immediately confirmed it:
"It's a bit small, but it's the same kind of mushroom as the one on Paras... You can make potted plants out of this stuff?"
Isn't it a precious medicinal herb?
[Upstairs, you're wrong. Being good-looking is what matters, not this kind of person.]
Is it edible?
"Yes, mushroom bonsai are all the rage lately. They're easy to grow, beautiful to look at, and you can even eat them!"
The girl explained,
"But you must be thoroughly familiar with it, otherwise you might easily encounter petty people."
Ye Yinchuan nodded: "It's this that caused your Bulbasaur to get a fungal infection."
"But... my Bulbasaur has never encountered these before?"
In response to the girl's question, Ye Yinchuan replied:
"Flowers have pollen, and mushrooms have spores. Even if Bulbasaur doesn't touch these mushrooms, they will spray spores into the air, which will land on Bulbasaur and start to take root."
The patch on Bulbasaur's back serves as a natural petri dish for mushrooms. And…”
Hearing Ye Yinchuan say this, the girl looked like she suddenly understood.
She didn't speak, but waited for Ye Yinchuan to continue:
"Theoretically, it's not impossible to grow mushroom bonsai, but there are many things to be careful about, especially the location of your bonsai... Have you had an itchy nose or throat lately? Have you been coughing or sneezing or anything like that?"
Upon hearing this, the girl paused for a moment:
"I hadn't been paying much attention, but now that you mention it, my throat feels a little itchy. But what does that have to do with the mushroom bonsai?"
"This is a big deal. Have you ever thought that since spores can be dispersed into the air and infect Bulbasaur fungi, could they also be inhaled through your nose and mouth?"
"what?"
The girl paused for a moment.
【Seriously? Is this some kind of far-fetched claim? Mushrooms are edible, so what about the spores?】
Seeing the questions in the comments and the girl's surprise.
Ye Yinchuan hesitated for a moment, then spoke again:
"Okay, close the curtains and everything, then turn on your phone's flashlight and shine it near the mushroom."
The girl nodded and, trusting the streamer, did as she was told.
What unfolded before everyone's eyes was...
Around the mushroom, a large number of spores were being ejected, so numerous that they were almost invisible, yet they formed a clump, like mist, rolling in the air, shimmering with a granular sheen.
Holy crap, these are mushroom spores? There are so many of them?!
That's awesome, bro!
This is the first time I've ever seen a mushroom spore.
The girl was also shocked: "How many spores must be floating in the air...?"
Seeing that everyone finally understood a little, Ye Yinchuan added fuel to the fire:
"A single mushroom can release millions of spores with a single spray. If there's no ventilation, the air will be filled with these spores."
These spores are foreign substances to both humans and Pokémon. Inhaling them will trigger a rejection reaction and deplete a large number of immune cells…
Sneezing, coughing, and even a weakened immune system.
Inhaling it into your lungs or letting it settle elsewhere can cause fungal infections. Simply put, it's like little mushrooms growing on your body, just like this Bulbasaur.
[That's enough, host. Just listening to this makes me itchy.]
I have rhinitis, and I've already started sneezing!
Poor Bulbasaur!
"Host, what should I do now? I'm so glad we connected today, otherwise I wouldn't have known that mushroom bonsai are so harmful!"
The girl turned pale, realizing the seriousness of the situation.
"First, Bulbasaur's condition needs some intervention. Applying an antifungal medication should suffice."
"Secondly, you should also pay close attention to your own health. If you experience severe discomfort or lung problems, be sure to go to the hospital promptly."
"Thirdly, place these potted mushrooms in a well-ventilated area to prevent the spores from spreading indoors. If someone wants to buy them, be sure to explain the precautions. Otherwise, it could really be very harmful."
Hearing this, the girl nodded vigorously, like a chick pecking at rice.
"I understand. I sold two pots yesterday. Luckily, I have the customer's contact information. I'll call them later. The manufacturer didn't explain things clearly to me when I ordered the goods. I have to file a complaint against them! If they don't rectify this, I can't let them harm more people!"
Ye Yinchuan gave it a thumbs up:
"That's all good. If there are no problems, let's move on to the next one."
"Wait, streamer, I have another Pokémon, can you take a look at it for me? It's a little different too..."
Upon hearing this, Ye Yinchuan raised an eyebrow:
"No problem, what Pokémon is it? Show it to us."
[Haha, this girl's Pokémon is a bit quirky, isn't it?]
Could it also be a fungal infection?
The girl took out a Poké Ball, which had been recolored and looked pink, very girly.
"Come out, Da Bao!"
As the girl called out, a red light shot out of the Poké Ball, transforming into a rather cute Grass-type Pokémon.
"This is... Cherry Baby?"
Ye Yinchuan's gaze sharpened. At first glance, there seemed to be no problem, but upon closer inspection, there was a huge issue.
A normal cherry fruit has a pink and round body, a green leaf on its head, and a small fruit attached to it.
The main body has bright, sparkling eyes, a purple stripe on its face, and only two short legs—it's undeniably adorable, belonging to the cute baby type.
As for the small fruit, although it has a face, it is not a living organism; it is merely a part that stores nutrients.
However, this cherry treasure.
The small fruit on the right was actually alive, and its eyes were sparkling.
It's like an adorable baby with an even smaller, adorable baby hanging on its body.
Twins? Buy one get one free!
How did you manage to keep Cherry Baby alive with emergency food?
[6. This live stream has everything.]
[That's normal. The streamer's become popular, so the people connecting with them aren't ordinary people.]
After glancing at the comments, Ye Yinchuan agreed.
Just as wealth tends to accumulate among the richer people.
Special Pokémon like these are more likely to appear in your live stream.
The logic behind this can be explained by the saying, "If the flowers are in full bloom, the butterflies will come."
"Oh? My precious Cherry, is there a serious problem?"
[Sister, this is like having a living tumor growing on your body! Your little cherry fruit is growing bigger and bigger, isn't that just absorbing nutrients from the main body?]
[We don't know how serious the problem is, even the anchors were surprised.]
"I don't know how to put it. There are some special circumstances, but whether it counts as a problem or not is something that can't be judged subjectively."
Ye Yinchuan looked at Cherry Treasure's panel and said thoughtfully.
【Cherry Pokémon: Cherry Pokémon】
[Level: 19]
[Attribute: Grass]
[Gender: Female]
[Racial stats: D-rank (275)]
Individual Value: Grade B (133)
【Characteristic: Chlorophyll】
[Personality: Naive/Mischievous]
[Evolution Path: Cherry Baby - Cherry Blossom]
[Skills: Morning Light, Impact, Leaves, Growth, Help]
Status: Calm
[Characteristic: Conjoined twins]
There's nothing particularly noteworthy about it, but this is the key characteristic.
[Characteristic: Conjoined twins]
[For some reason, they became conjoined twins, possessing stronger mental power and energy control.]
In theory, it is possible to use moves simultaneously and engage in both offense and defense.
However, the two will compete for nutrients, leading to malnutrition in the other; and because this trait belongs to Cherry, it lacks the organs to store nutrients, essentially preventing it from evolving.
Ye Yinchuan was organizing his thoughts on how to explain this trait.
[What nonsense is this pig broadcast spouting? Just rambling on and on?]
"Let me put it this way, do you know what twins are?"
"Twins... I think everyone knows that, right? It seems like there are twin Pokémon too."
[I know this. There are two types of Pokémon twins: fraternal twins, which develop from the same egg but may or may not be identical in appearance and aptitude; and identical twins, which usually look exactly alike, with only minor differences in details.]
There were comments explaining the facts.
"Yes, what about conjoined twins?"
"What does that mean? Does it mean two babies are joined together?"
Conjoined twins are twins who grow together for some reason. Or, one fertilized egg absorbed the contents of another fertilized egg, but not completely.
Ye Yinchuan nodded.
Netizens are indeed omnipotent; they know quite a lot and provide very thorough explanations, saving me the trouble of explaining.
"That's right, that's what conjoined twins are all about. Like this Cherry Baby, it's a special kind of conjoined twin, except that the small fruit that was originally meant to store nutrients has been replaced by the other Cherry Baby."
We can clearly see that the little Cherry is more lively, constantly swinging around like a swing. The main Cherry, on the other hand, is more docile and quiet. This is because they are essentially two separate individuals.
This is amazing!
What will happen to these two little cherries as they grow up?
"Host, what should I do?"
Ye Yinchuan also explained the issues raised by the girl and the comments section in detail:
"The reason I say whether this phenomenon is a problem or not depends on how you look at it. First of all, this situation will not affect the health or life of the Pokémon."
However, because this Cherry Baby lacks organs for storing nutrients, it may be unable to evolve, which is a major problem for many people.
A Pokémon that can't evolve is useless.
Not necessarily. Some people just don't want their Pokémon to evolve, but they can't control that.
This is top-quality! A one-of-a-kind cherry blossom!
"That's great!"
The girl exclaimed with delight, "I don't think Cherry's evolution is cute enough. Sometimes I worry that if it evolves, I'll still like it as much!"
Upon seeing this, Ye Yinchuan smiled slightly.
That makes things easier. Some comments directly suggest that Pokémon that can't evolve are useless.
People usually focus on strength, because Pokémon generally become stronger as they evolve.
Since the girl doesn't mind, that's for the best.
Sometimes a Pokémon is just a Pokémon; how it is perceived and treated depends on whether it encounters the right people.
Take Munchlax for example; to most people, it's a money-devouring beast that they can't afford to raise.
But for Ye Yinchuan, family is his partner, his most cherished treasure.
Take the ugly fish for example. People don't believe it can evolve into a beautiful fish, so they mostly look down on it and either throw it away or eat it.
But Ye Yinchuan knew its potential and could accept it as it was, so it was happy.
Incidentally, Cherry's evolved form is Sakura.
In its sunny form, it's alright, but in its cloudy form, it looks like an eggplant and isn't nearly as cute as Sakura-chan.
"Let's talk about something good instead of the bad."
Ye Yinchuan pondered that he couldn't just pick out the bad things to say.
"Because they are conjoined twins, with proper training and guidance, both Cherry Babies can use moves and cooperate to attack and defend; or they can team up to use combination techniques, which would be like two against one in a fight."
[Holy crap? That's powerful? If it could evolve, wouldn't it be invincible?]
Is this considered a bit of a rip-off...?
[It feels similar to Dodori and other Pokémon!]
"Of course, each case needs to be analyzed individually. If one Cherry Baby is competing fiercely for nutrients, the other twin Cherry Baby will also become too thin and weak, or even die."
[Tsk tsk, so theoretically, it's possible for one Cherry Blossom to drain another Cherry Blossom dry? Would that allow it to evolve?]
[I'm reminded of chimeras... Chimeras, in a way, are like conjoined twins, except one has been completely absorbed and become an organ of the other, but the genes are still preserved.]
[Upstairs, you're talking about a paternity test revealing the child is the uncle's, but there was never any uncle involved?]
Seeing the comments on the screen, Ye Yinchuan revealed a meaningful smile.
This is such a mess, who can I complain to?
A chimera, cheated on by its own identical twin brother...
"Oh? Should I be more careful then?"
"Hmm... Observe them more and intervene in time. If all else fails, there is another emergency plan. See the green leaves on their heads? If it really comes to the worst, just cut them off, and their bodies will be clearly distinguished."
Are you sure you won't kill him?
"The small berries that Cherry Blossom stores nutrients can be eaten by other Pokémon, especially birds. And they will fall off on their own after they evolve, so don't worry, they won't die."
"If all goes well, after cutting it open, it will grow into two cherry babies. Of course, there's also a possibility that the little cherry baby might not grow any bigger, and you might end up with a mini cherry baby!"
【What you're saying is making me a little tempted, what's the story?】
How about we try cutting it?
"Of course, if you want your Cherry Babies to have a chance to evolve, you can separate them. In that case, the Cherry Babies may grow small fruits that store nutrients."
"No way! The Cherry Baby we have now is the best Cherry Baby ever!"
The girl immediately made it clear that she didn't want to do anything, she just wanted to maintain the status quo.
"Congratulations, there's nothing wrong with your Pokémon."
Ye Yinchuan smiled slightly.
This kind of pure and simple love for Pokémon is something he has always admired.
Seeing that both Pokémon had been identified, Ye Yinchuan ended the connection.
[User "Planting Flowers Rabbit" has gifted a gift: 1 Silver Leaf!]
[Gift message: Thank you, streamer! You're my favorite streamer!]
"Oh, thank you, thank you little rabbit who planted the flowers. And thank you everyone for the gifts!"
Ye Yinchuan thanked them and then connected with the next person.
"Your chicory leaves have blue eyes? Uh...aren't they red? Beautiful lady, you should go to the hospital to get checked out, maybe you're colorblind..."
"Tail standing upright, right...? It can't stand its tail up anymore? It's normal for it to not be able to stand up properly as it gets older. The main thing is to check if it's organic or psychological. Did it experience a fright at a crucial moment? If so, it's psychological, don't worry, the main thing is to help it regain its confidence."
"Many holes have mysteriously appeared in the house. I suspect it's an invasion by gophers? I've seen Rattata? That's right, don't blame it on gophers!"
Your Rattatas might have mastered the "Dig" move, probably inherited from Egg moves... What floor do you live on? You should report it to the Pokémon Center soon, or the building might collapse!
Ye Yinchuan conducted several more appraisals.
Live streaming, without deliberate selection, involves a great deal of randomness.
"Connected! Connected! Streamer, help! A Pokémon I've never seen before has broken into my house! It looks like a mutated Pikachu! It's giving me a shock! Can you help me?"
As soon as the connection was established, Ye Yinchuan heard this urgent voice.
He remained relatively calm.
"A mutated Pikachu? If it really is a mutated Pikachu, you're in for a world of riches. Don't you know how popular Pikachu is? If it's a good mutation, its value... tsk tsk."
"Really? But I don't think that mutated Pikachu is very cute... and it doesn't seem very strong either..."
"Take me to see it."
Ye Yinchuan didn't bother with any more words; sometimes, the descriptions from some netizens were quite outrageous.
I'll tell you all about it, but once you see the actual product, you might be so angry you'd want to laugh.
"well……"
At this moment, the other party, carrying a camera, began to move.
"Your house is quite big."
Ye Yinchuan sighed slightly, unable to help but reveal an envious look in his eyes; he also wanted a big house.
"Is this a large, single-level apartment?"
"It's a two-story house built by myself in the countryside. That Pokémon was upstairs just now, and it shocked me so badly that it followed my Squirtle downstairs."
"Not bad, not bad..."
Ye Yinchuan found the goofy Squirtle particularly adorable.
There was a little bit of charring and smoke on my body, but it was nothing serious.
Electricity counters water...
It's clear that the so-called mutated Pikachu isn't very strong.
The other person gave me an idea: if I did live streaming, I wouldn't need to go to the city to work.
Actually, building a big house in the countryside is equivalent to owning a villa.
"Hey streamer, let me tell you, that mutated Pikachu doesn't have a tail, and its two ears on its head are really special—hard, straight, like plugs... and they even have holes in them, yeah, like pierced ears! It looks like a naughty Pokémon!"
Ye Yinchuan frowned upon hearing this description.
That expression seemed to say, "Are you sure Pikachu can mutate like this?"
5k update delivered, still owes 2k from the morning and 1k from the afternoon! The Mushroom Bonsai and Cherry Baby storylines are over! My girlfriend is still trying to appease her!
(End of this chapter)