14: Section 14

However, as Zhang Yu withdrew his gaze and saw the Metapod still staying motionless in place, he suddenly realized a problem.

Normally, Pokémon like Metapod, which lack the ability to move, would find a relatively safe place to fix themselves before evolving.

For example, the Metapod hanging on trees are a very good example.

But perhaps because this Metapod was too impatient, it didn't do that.

Thinking of this, Zhang Yu immediately picked up the Metapod and placed it under the large tree where a large number of Caterpie and Metapod gathered.

Perhaps sensing Zhang Yu's goodwill, or because it indeed had no ability to resist, the Metapod behaved very obediently during this process.

"It's getting late, and there's an open space here, so let's have lunch here."

After all this tossing and turning, Zhang Yu's stomach was also a bit hungry.

The surrounding environment was quite good, and there was an open space, which was perfect for him to make a fire and cook, so he decided not to leave for the time being.

However, when his gaze moved from the open space and looked at the surrounding Caterpie again, a hint of doubt arose in his heart.

This open space, couldn't it have been eaten out by these Caterpie?

Others might not know, but Zhang Yu was very clear.

Don't look at Caterpie's size not being large, but its appetite is not small at all.

If this group of Caterpie had really been living here all along, they might indeed have eaten out an open space.

However, this should be the limit; as the Caterpie evolve into Metapod and finally into Butterfree, they will leave here before long.

At that time, this open space will also return to green.

Although previously, those Caterpie, due to being timid, dared not approach.

But after he started preparing lunch, and the aroma of some food began to spread, a few bolder and more gluttonous Caterpie still came over.

Zhang Yu also seized the opportunity to touch the Caterpie all over.

"Hmm, the feel is indeed very good."

Although Caterpie can be considered an enlarged version of a caterpillar, because it doesn't have the uncomfortable or relatively dangerous fuzz on its body, it gives a completely different feeling.

Especially its touch, while soft, also gives a cool feeling, almost identical to the feel of those ice silk pillows.

The only downside is that Caterpie obviously don't like people touching them like this.

Unless you capture a Caterpie yourself, otherwise, to have such an experience, you can only exchange it for food.

It's just that for some reason, when Zhang Yu was stroking the Caterpie, he once again felt that very resentful gaze.

"I don't know why, but I suddenly feel that Caterpie is a bit cute, giving a silly and adorable feeling."

"Hearing Anchor's description, I suddenly want to touch a Caterpie too, what should I do?"

"I'm even thinking, can we just bring a Caterpie home directly, so we can touch it every day?"

"Don't even mention you, I want to too! Especially when I think that Caterpie can still evolve, and might evolve into a butterfly in the future, I want to even more."

"Action speaks louder than words. I remember that Pokémon like Caterpie are quite common; if you want to find one, it's still very easy."

"Indeed, and through my observation, the danger of Pokémon like Caterpie is almost nonexistent. Unless you actively seek death, it's still very safe."

"Although that's true, don't forget that there are still some relatively dangerous Pokémon in the wild, such as the equally common Beedrill."

"Yes, so it's better not to venture into the wild rashly, otherwise, if you don't encounter Caterpie but instead encounter Beedrill, then you're done for."

"One hundred percent true."

Originally, due to Caterpie's previous behavior, many Water Friends in the live stream had already changed their impression of Caterpie.

And now, it has even made some Water Friends fall in love with Caterpie.

If it only relied on Caterpie's current situation, it might not have such great power, but as soon as they thought that Caterpie was suspected of being able to evolve into a butterfly-like Pokémon, it was completely different.

Let alone men, even some women began to be tempted.

The reason it was only 'began' was mainly because this news was still not confirmed.

Although logically speaking, it should indeed be the case, but when it comes to Pokémon, who can say for sure?

Chapter 22: Experience Candy (Begging for Flowers, Monthly Tickets, Evaluation Tickets)

If ordinary people could only watch for now, then the Researchers in Rong City who had noticed Zhang Yu's live stream earlier had already begun to take action.

Not long after Pokémon first appeared, Dragon Country dispatched its army to capture some relatively harmless Pokémon that happened to appear in areas close to human settlements and sent them to various Research Institutes for observing Pokémon's habits and abilities.

And in this Research Institute, there happened to be a batch of such Pokémon.

However, before this, those Researchers didn't dare to approach this area much.

After all, although these Pokémon were said to be relatively harmless, they were still Pokémon that possessed power far exceeding humans. One wrong move could potentially cause injury.

Unless necessary, they really didn't want to get close to here.

Of course, all that was in the past. After watching Zhang Yu's live stream, those Researchers all rushed over.

However, they temporarily ignored other Pokémon and all entered the area where Caterpie were located.

"I touched it! I touched a Caterpie! This feel is really great!"

"Can you hurry up? It's my turn."

"No, I'm clearly the one after him!"

"Did you misremember? I'm the third."

"Don't fight, there are so many Caterpie here, everyone will have a chance."

From the constant laughter and arguments they emitted, it could be seen that their method of using food to interact with Caterpie, learned from Zhang Yu, had achieved some success.

However, what they didn't know yet was that the goodwill they showed towards Caterpie was actually equally important.

Pokémon are relatively sensitive to human emotions. When you approach a Pokémon with bad emotions, the Pokémon will be more afraid of you, and it might even stimulate some Pokémon that are more sensitive to human emotions, causing them to do things they wouldn't normally do.

On the other side, Zhang Yu also temporarily closed the live stream, using the excuse of taking a nap.

The reason he did this wasn't that he was actually going to take a nap, but for some other reasons.

After the Beedrill incident, he once again realized a problem: Charmander's current strength was still a bit insufficient. Fortunately, they only encountered one Beedrill at the time, and that Beedrill's level wasn't high, otherwise, they would have had no choice but to run.

And the fastest way to improve a Pokémon's strength is naturally evolution.

"Name: Experience Candy S"

"Redemption required Popularization Points: 200"

"Description: After consumed by a Pokémon, it can increase a small amount of experience."

...

"System, buy!"

After seeing the price of the Experience Candy, Zhang Yu chose to buy it without hesitation. Compared to the charcoal before, the price of this Experience Candy was much cheaper.

However, this was also normal. What he was buying now was only one of the most basic Experience Candy. If he chose to buy those Experience Candy that could provide more experience for Pokémon, then it would be a different price.

But given Charmander's current level, if he were to really buy those Experience Candy for it, it might lead to a situation of 'pulling up seedlings to help them grow,' which would be detrimental to Charmander's future growth.

"Charmander, come and taste what this tastes like."

As Zhang Yu's words fell, a blue translucent Candy appeared in his hand.

After looking at it with a slight curiosity, he handed it to Charmander.

"Char~"

Upon seeing the Candy in Zhang Yu's hand, Charmander immediately opened its mouth wide and pointed its small paw at its mouth, indicating to Zhang Yu to feed it directly.

Seeing this, Zhang Yu immediately threw the Experience Candy into Charmander's open mouth.

However, what neither Zhang Yu nor Charmander expected was that Zhang Yu's throw was a bit too accurate; it went directly into Charmander's throat, slightly choking Charmander before it was swallowed directly.

"???"

After belatedly realizing what had happened, Charmander's expression instantly froze.

It hadn't even tasted it yet, how could it have swallowed it already?

No, it had to ask for another one.

Thinking of this, it immediately put on a half-genuine, half-feigned teary-eyed expression and looked at Zhang Yu, hoping he would give it an Encore.

"Uh, I only have one Experience Candy, so it's useless even if you look at me like that."

Upon seeing Charmander's expression, although Zhang Yu felt a little unbearable, he still refused Charmander's request.

And his words were the absolute truth, after all, he really had no more Experience Candy now.

Although he could actually still exchange them using Popularization Points.

But Experience Candy, although harmless in itself, continuous consumption would be another matter, especially since Charmander's situation was still quite special at the moment, so it was even more out of the question.

Upon hearing Zhang Yu say this, although Charmander felt a little disappointed, it did not continue to pester him.

"Sigh, why isn't Anchor live yet?"

"I've been waiting until the flowers withered."