r18novel Chapter 267 Professional Trainer Interview! The oppressive aura of the long-nosed leaf's evolve
Chapter 267 Professional Trainer Interview! The oppressive aura of the long-nosed leaf's evolve
Chapter 267 Professional Trainer Interview! The evolved form of Longnose Leaf... The oppressive aura of the cunning Thousand Dog!
At this moment, Longnose Leaf's figure appeared weak and small in front of the mountain-sized Venusaur.
It would be a lie to say I'm not afraid.
As a wild Pokémon, Longnoseleaf can sense the oppressive aura emanating from its higher-level form.
Venusaur is one of the most classic and versatile starter Pokémon.
In every aspect, it is enough to crush the long-nosed leaf in front of it.
But the long-nosed leaf did not back down; instead, it approached step by step as if facing a formidable enemy, determined to take its child back!
"Anchor, are you saying that this acorn is the child of the long-nosed leaf? Is it fighting desperately for its child?"
The person on the other end noticed something was wrong and couldn't help but ask.
Ye Yinchuan nodded: "Yes."
Although one of the rules for professional trainers is to avoid attacking parent-child Pokémon as much as possible, it is unethical and can easily provoke the other party into a fight to the death.
"I understand... In that case, Venusaur, put that acorn down."
The person on the other end of the line made up their mind.
His tone softened somewhat at the end.
[What the heck?! Are we just going to let such a top-quality acorn go? We were supposed to bring it back for the child, wasn't the streamer's appraisal for nothing?]
[Actually, I understand him. He must have empathized with Long-Nosed Leaf, being a father himself!]
Wait a minute, how do you know that the long-nosed leaf is the father and not the mother?
"The method for identifying the sex of the long-nosed leaf is very simple: the one with the smaller head is female."
Ye Yinchuan couldn't resist sharing his knowledge.
Upon receiving instructions from the liaison, Venusaur put down the acorn. As soon as the acorn hit the ground, it stumbled and ran towards Proboscis, tears welling in its eyes.
Long-nosed Leaf was also surprised, not expecting that the other party, who clearly had the upper hand, would actually spare his child.
Pokémon are highly intelligent and can sense the kindness of the Linker.
"May I ask, what made you decide to give up on this acorn?"
Ye Yinchuan knew perfectly well what was going on, but still wanted to hear the human father's thoughts.
At the same time, he felt a warm feeling as he watched the long-nosed leaf and the acorn reunite.
"Just like netizens said, I am a father myself, how could I bear to forcibly separate them, or even bully this brave father in front of his children?"
The person on the other end of the line said frankly,
"Although I didn't know before that the acorn's father was guarding nearby and was attacked by him, it didn't violate the rules of professional trainers. But now that I know, I can take the initiative to abide by them."
"Besides, and most importantly, I have a choice, but it doesn't!"
The last words from the person on the other end of the call sent a shiver down Ye Yinchuan's spine.
"That's true. Long-nosed Leaf had to risk its life to protect its child... while you can find other acorns for your child. But in any case, I respect your choice. I'll see if there are any other acorns for you later."
Ye Yinchuan offered to help.
He has always admired people like the Connecticut staff who are principled and have good character.
[As expected of my favorite streamer, such a big heart!]
[So cool! This is a true professional trainer, not only skilled but also full of spirit!]
Just then, a gust of wind suddenly arose, and a strong evolutionary light actually emanated from the body of the long-nosed leaf!
The person on the other end of the line turned around and jumped in fright.
Ye Yinchuan narrowed his eyes and couldn't help but mutter:
"You evolved too? Is this how everyone plays? Is this the power of bonds?"
Obviously, by sheer coincidence, the long-nosed leaf evolved at this time!
Its form underwent a dramatic change in the light; long white hair sprouted from its head, reaching all the way down its back; its long nose remained unchanged, but it gained a pair of ears; and its expression became one of gritted teeth…
The changes in its arms are quite obvious; the ends of its arms have become three large leaves, somewhat like the feathered fan of a tengu. The shape of its legs and feet is also quite special; they have become wooden clogs with high heels.
After the light dimmed, a pair of murky, menacing eyes appeared, staring intently at the person on the other end of the line.
"Bulbasaur..."
Venusaur has already sensed the powerful aura released by Noseleaf after its evolution.
The long-nosed leaf in front of me has evolved into a cunning tengu, which is definitely a threat to Venusaur!
[My god, is this the cunning tengu the streamer was talking about?]
[The long-nosed leaf has really evolved! Unbelievable!]
[Want to know just how powerful the cunning tengu is? Is the liaison in danger?]
After evolving, the cunning Thousand Dog exuded a powerful aura, and its eyes no longer held any fear of Venusaur, but were filled with the confidence of a strong person.
Ye Yinchuan pondered that even if it evolved into a cunning tengu, its base stats still couldn't compare to Venusaur.
However, according to the Pokédex description, the Cunning Tengu is still very strong.
Moreover, in this real world, base stats don't represent everything. Besides, this cunning tengu is already at a high level, and now that it has evolved and its base stats have increased, its combat power should not be weak.
"Host, what should I do now?"
The liaison was somewhat at a loss for what to do in this situation. It was the first time he had ever seen a cunning tengu, which looked very powerful.
"Do not act rashly."
Ye Yinchuan was also observing the strength of the cunning celestial dog.
Although Strider is a Grass/Dark type Pokémon, it possesses powerful Flying-type abilities and can use moves like "Hurricane"...
Paired with the Dark-type "Sucker Punch" and the Grass-type "Razor Leaf," it can definitely catch the enemy off guard.
The cunning tengu's ability "Wind Rider" allows it to use wind power to enhance its attack.
Upon hearing Ye Yinchuan's words, the contact person naturally dared not make any rash moves.
"I'll put it this way: this cunning tengu is quite powerful. You saved yourself by giving up on this acorn earlier..."
Otherwise, if it evolves and becomes relentlessly hostile towards you, you'll be in trouble.
Even if your Venusaur is capable of fighting, it will be a fierce battle. Not to mention, given the cunning and intelligent Tengu's abilities, it's not impossible for it to kill you first during the battle.
Ye Yinchuan was not exaggerating; he was stating the facts.
The wisdom of Dark-type Pokémon, especially in terms of "doing evil" and "revenge," is truly extraordinary.
So, by letting go of the acorns and the long-nosed leaves, this guy was actually letting go of his current self? Brilliant!
This must be karma... but it's good karma!
[Ha, you know what, this cunning tengu is really intimidating. Its eyes and expression tell it's definitely a ruthless character!]
At this moment, the cunning Tengu glanced at the Linker and Venusaur, then picked up the acorn and hung it on his body.
The next moment, its two hands flapped like fans, and an amazing gale rose from the ground. The powerful airflow carried the cunning tengu into the sky!
The person on the other end of the line, with the camera in hand, suddenly looked up.
All that could be seen was the cunning tengu's silhouette high in the sky, which turned into a small black dot and disappeared.
Holy crap! That's incredibly fast!
[A cunning tengu... Is it really a tengu? And it can fly after evolving?]
I have a feeling it could kill this guy so easily!
Seeing the cunning tengu leave, the person in the connection breathed a slight sigh of relief, but was also drenched in cold sweat. He had indeed directly felt the danger.
Just now, the storm caused by the cunning tengu had cut the skin on his face, and when he came to his senses, he felt a sharp pain.
This is enough to verify what the streamer said.
Just then, the phone rang.
Upon seeing that it was his son calling, the person on the other end of the line immediately answered the phone.
"I'm sorry, child, Daddy has given you the acorns I promised..."
"Dad, I'm so glad you're okay! We don't need the acorns, you just have to come back safe and sound! I'm watching the live stream, and I think you did the right thing. You're the best dad I can ever have!"
Upon hearing these words, the contact's eyes softened, filled with a father's loving gaze.
What happened next was simple: Ye Yinchuan helped the contact person capture an acorn with excellent quality and appearance, and the ending was a happy one.
A child without a mother is like a blade of grass!
[Acorns: Feed me peanuts, feed me peanuts!]
Well, there's not much to say, really. This place is good; this acorn has found a good home!
The comments section was filled with complaints and discussions.
Ye Yinchuan found it amusing...
The above is one of the more memorable live broadcasts from the past few days.
Before I knew it, the scheduled interview time arrived, followed by the practical exam.
Because someone needed to be in the live stream, Bai Zhi, who had already returned to school, took a special leave to make a trip to take charge for Ye Yinchuan.
Ye Yinchuan was very grateful for this and, for the first time, proposed to pay Bai Zhi a reward.
Although Bai Zhi declined repeatedly, Ye Yinchuan was determined.
If it was just a favor I was doing in the past, treating someone to a meal would have been enough; talking about money would hurt our feelings.
But now that they've taken time off work to be your assistant, it would be really inconsiderate not to show some appreciation.
[Shouldn't the streamer just give up? Theoretically, you need 65 points, but it's really tough after that. I heard there's a fixed number of professional trainers each year!]
I believe the streamer's personal charm and Pokémon knowledge will definitely impress the interviewer!
Snorlax is still pretty strong, looking forward to its performance this time, but one small Snorlax isn't enough... I wonder how the streamer's other Pokémon are!
The comments section was buzzing with discussion.
Ye Yinchuan has arrived at the interview venue.
Similar to the appraiser exam, the examiners were very intimidating, especially since some of them had even brought out their own Pokémon beforehand.
For example, a Charmeleon. Ye Yinchuan glanced at it and saw that it had A-level individual values, an impatient nature, and the Blaze ability... In the general public's perception, such a Charmeleon was almost top-tier!
It should be noted that Ye Yinchuan was only in a small region of China, and any examiner's Pokémon could have such qualifications.
In areas with better conditions, the Pokémon that examiners can bring out will inevitably be more high-end and sophisticated!
This Charizard's flames are very strong, and it's restless; it looks incredibly wild!
[Is the streamer going to battle against a Pokémon like this later? I wonder if Snorlax can hold its own against it!]
[Snorlax is definitely no problem; at least Charizard would be qualified to battle it!]
At this moment, the examiners present all showed scrutinizing eyes upon seeing Ye Yinchuan arrive.
All of them are seasoned professional trainers who have experienced the hardships of training in the wild and have received feedback from countless Pokémon training sessions. These examiners all have piercing eyes or reveal a sharp glint in their eyes. They are of different ages, but without exception, they all exude a strong sense of pressure.
"Candidate No. 9528, please introduce yourself and prepare to answer the interview questions."
The examiner looked at the documents in front of him and then spoke.
"Hello, examiners. My name is Ye Yinchuan. I am a streamer and an appraiser. I currently plan to become a professional Pokémon Trainer. I have an innate love for Pokémon and hope to use my identity as a professional trainer to improve my streaming and expand my reach... such as outdoor streaming..."
Ye Yinchuan gave a self-introduction in a structured manner; although the content was somewhat formulaic, it was still quite honest.
The examiner nodded:
"Okay, in my opinion, your background is quite complex, and you only scored 65 on the theory exam. Does this mean you didn't take the professional exam seriously enough, or that you lacked the necessary preparation...? Perhaps you're not yet suited to become a professional trainer?"
[Holy crap, is this examiner really that sharp right from the start? I'd be in serious trouble by now!]
[Hahaha, it's rare to see a streamer subjected to this kind of treatment, why do I feel strangely satisfied?]
"Don't bite off more than you can chew; I think the examiner is absolutely right."
Ye Yinchuan's eyes also flickered slightly, feeling immense pressure.
The final interview for this professional exam is indeed different from the preliminary interview. The examiner is incredibly sharp. If you don't answer well, it's a matter of attitude, and you can be directly passed over!
Especially with so many experienced professional trainers watching you, and even Pokémon strutting around you...
You should know that a seasoned professional trainer represents strength, status, and authority... In this world, they are absolutely outstanding individuals, like the cream of the crop.
Those who came to take the exam were not even raw recruits. Being stared at like this must have put them under a lot of psychological pressure, but obviously, this was also part of the test!
But who was Ye Yinchuan? With a short, deep breath, he had already organized his thoughts and began to speak:
"As I mentioned before, I am a streamer and an appraiser. I have encountered certain bottlenecks in both of these areas and it is difficult to make further breakthroughs. Therefore, I thought about becoming a professional trainer..."
Perhaps, with the identity of a professional trainer, I will be able to see a wider world, come into contact with Pokémon that I could not access before, and in turn, promote the development of my original profession...
I approach being a professional trainer, including taking this exam, with a very sincere attitude. Although the time is short, I am studying diligently...
Perhaps 65 seems a bit low to you, teacher, and it is indeed low, but it is the result of my best efforts. I am extremely happy and humbled to have passed!
There may still be many shortcomings, but these are the results of my hard work and dedication during this period. Compared to my previous achievements, it represents a huge evolution from zero to something. I hope that all the teachers can provide more guidance!
The examiners present couldn't help but nod in approval.
Clearly, Ye Yinchuan passed the first test.
This part isn't really that complicated; it mainly tests your mindset. The examiners will try their best to put you down, but as long as you stay calm and answer questions fluently, you'll pass.
Ye Yinchuan's answer, while not perfect, was still quite excellent.
In particular, it cleverly pointed out that 65 points was above the passing score recognized by the examination authorities, and it was also the result of his hard work.
This leaves the examiners with no further opportunity to reject the candidate, otherwise it would negate the professional examination qualification mechanism and the candidate's efforts.
That's simply brilliant.
I'm absolutely stunned! The streamer is amazing!
Haha, this feels like reciting a short essay, so formulaic!
At this point, the examiners exchanged glances and began the formal interview assessment process:
"Candidates of 9528, please listen to the question: Suppose you witness a conflict between humans and Pokémon in the wild. Would you help the humans or the Pokémon? Please answer within 30 seconds!"
"If a normal trainer intends to capture and catch a Pokémon, I will quietly walk away or watch from the sidelines. I will not easily intervene because one of the trainer's rules is that one must not interfere with other people's normal contact, capture, or catching behavior."
If a trainer is abusing or hunting Pokémon, I will first compare our strength. If the other party is stronger than me, I will secretly hide, record the evidence, and then contact the Pokémon Center and the Pokémon Protection Bureau to hand it over to professionals to bring them to justice. If the other party is weaker than me, I will use virtue to persuade them and stop their criminal behavior in time… Examiners, please don't misunderstand, I mean the virtue of martial ethics.”
Ye Yinchuan's little bit of humor, though not particularly funny, brought smiles to some of the examiners' faces, greatly increasing their impression of him.
The reason is simple: a person who is witty and charming is very attractive, which is also an advantage for Ye Yinchuan as a news anchor in the interview.
"If a human is attacked by a Pokémon without provocation, I will also observe the difference in strength between the two sides."
Because both the Code of Conduct for Professional Trainers and the Pokémon Principles include one principle: safety. This means ensuring your own safety, ensuring the safety of your own Pokémon, and on that basis, ensuring the safety of other people and Pokémon as much as possible!
If the enemy is strong and I am weak, I will choose to hide or strike secretly to minimize casualties as much as possible... If the enemy is weak and I am strong, I will naturally step in to help, save my fellow humans, and drive away the wild Pokémon that are attacking people..."
The examiners all showed expressions of approval.
Although some of the word choices and sentence structures are not particularly rigorous, Ye Yinchuan's line of thinking is correct.
Different situations require different responses; each case must be analyzed individually.
"So, I'd like to add a question: if you were forced to kill a wild Pokémon to protect humanity, would you not hesitate to do so?"
Ye Yinchuan was not surprised by this question, because it was a classic one.
"As long as humans do not commit crimes or deliberately provoke trouble, I will."
"So your subtext is that if humanity is at fault, you won't help humanity?"
"That's right, but it depends on the specific circumstances... For example, how harmful is that Pokémon to humans? Will it harm innocent people? If it's a Pokémon that could cause large-scale disasters and casualties, I will do everything in my power to eliminate it!"
As he said this, a sharp glint flashed in Ye Yinchuan's eyes.
He has always acted this way when faced with matters of principle.
[I got tricked by the streamer again...]
[Haha, this streamer wouldn't even be a match for a disaster-themed Pokémon, would he?]
I think it makes sense; the streamer's thinking is similar to mine.
"Of course, if no substantial consequences have occurred, I will prioritize appeasement or subjugation before eliminating them! Force and killing are not the goal, nor are they tools for venting anger... I sincerely hope that our use of violence is a last resort, to stop violence!"
"Well done."
The examiner smiled and led the applause for the answer.
"Although your answer is idealistic, I personally agree with it quite a bit, and I hope you can remember this original aspiration and not lose yourself because of power after becoming a professional trainer..."
Subsequently, although there were a few issues that involved areas of Ye Yinchuan's knowledge.
But he answered every question he could answer fluently.
Especially when it comes to Pokémon battles, Ye Yinchuan, thanks to his understanding of Pokémon and his frequent observation of his own Pokémon being tortured by [Shadow of the Overlord], is always able to give the most incisive answers...
Some of their combat strategies and techniques even amazed the examiners, who felt a sense of "why didn't I think of that?"
"I think that Rowlet, as a Pokémon, must make good use of its natural kicking power in battle. When you get close, kick whenever you can..."
"Actually, the 'tongue licking' technique, if used effectively with the energy tongue, can even have a binding effect!"
"For some quadruped Pokémon, the move 'Rampage' can be practiced to the point where they use both their hands and feet. Using it while airborne can greatly increase the attack frequency, catching the opponent off guard and leaving them struggling to cope!"
"The best way to use the 'Ember' move is to disrupt the enemy's line of sight, using the flames to block their view while simultaneously having your Pokémon coordinate attacks from different angles, making it unpredictable and impossible to defend against!"
Ye Yinchuan's ideas were even described by the examiners as "quite innovative," "imaginative," and "very feasible," which were somewhat contradictory evaluations.
Soon, after deliberation, the examiners gave their final interview results:
"Candidate No. 9528, your understanding of the ethics and morality between humans and Pokémon, as well as Pokémon battle techniques and tactics, is quite thorough and profound. All of us examiners present agree that your qualities in all aspects have reached the standard of a professional trainer... We hereby solemnly announce that you have passed the interview!"
"Next comes the final practical exam to confirm whether your Pokémon training and development have reached the standards of a professional trainer!"
(End of this chapter)