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Chapter 309 The Long, Strip-Shaped Pokémon in the Underwater Mine! Top-Tier Ability: Mithril Body A

Chapter 309 The Long, Strip-Shaped Pokémon in the Underwater Mine! Its Top-Tier Ability: Mithril Body! A Tough Guy!

Milotic and Corda daemon have both surfaced.

Kodora was rather anxious. It gestured wildly, but ended up losing its balance in the water and sinking.

Milotic, on the other hand, remained relatively calm. After pondering, it actually condensed water to depict some of the situation.

Milotic's water flow lifted up some rocks in the water. Then, its water flow condensed into a long, thin Pokémon. Milotic then mimicked this long, strong creature, smashing the rocks. The shards mixed with the water, making it murky...

Ye Yinchuan could understand what was going on without Milos gesturing by listening to his inner voice, but he still had to put on an act.

What does Milotic mean?

【Kadora is such a goofball!】

"Clearly, Milotic means that there is some long Pokémon underwater that damaged the rocks, causing a leak of heavy metals."

Ye Yinchuan explained.

[Long strip? Rock? It's most likely an Onix!]

[Onix my foot! Onix isn't like Auroras; it should be afraid of Water, so how could it be at the bottom of the lake?]

[Could it be Gyarados? But why would Gyarados be destroying rocks?]

Just then, the long, thin Pokémon that Milotic had condensed suddenly sprouted many more things on both sides of its body, which looked like hands and feet.

This image suddenly became elusive and confusing.

[Why does it look more like a giant centipede?]

[Spirit Centiskorps? That's even more impossible! I've never heard of a Fire-type Pokémon that lives in water!]

Although Ye Yinchuan could read minds, he could not read the images in Milos's mind.

Therefore, he could only guess what kind of Pokémon it was.

[Host, what are you planning to do now?]

The question from the comments really stumped Ye Yinchuan; he didn't have a diving suit and couldn't possibly go directly underwater.

If the source of the pollution is a Pokémon, then the relationship becomes even more complicated.

After all, it's part of the ecosystem. We can't just eliminate this Pokémon for the sake of Turtwig, can we?

That would be a bit hypocritical and a double standard.

Ye Yinchuan pondered for a moment:

"If there are Pokémon underwater that cause heavy metal leaks, then we need to determine whether they are outsiders or natives. If they are outsiders, then they should be regulated and even expelled."

If they are indigenous people, then it means that the ecology here has inevitably developed to this state... This valley is no longer suitable for the grass turtles to live in, and the only way is to help them migrate!

Ye Yinchuan believes that as a human being, he has no right to judge.

But the current situation forces him to take on the role of judge.

Therefore, he approached the task with reverence, striving to be as fair and just as possible.

[No problem, just do your best, streamer!]

Yes, even if that Pokémon caused the heavy metal leak, it actually benefited some other Pokémon; it wasn't entirely harmful.

"Okay... Milotic, are you confident you can take me into the water to meet that Pokémon?"

Ye Yinchuan believed that with his physical abilities, he could stay afloat for a while even if he had to hold his breath, but with Milos's help, it would definitely be better and safer.

Milos nodded, and the water flowed around Ye Yinchuan, forming a bubble that enveloped Ye Yinchuan and the air inside.

This layer of water is very resilient, like a thin film, and it can be compressed to increase its weight. Even if it contains air, it will not be unable to sink due to its low density.

To enhance their underwater combat capabilities, Ye Yinchuan instructed Milotic to bring Kodora along as well, so that they could have an additional member to fight in any situation.

[Wow, Milotic can do this much?]

[Don't be too surprised, after all, Azumarill also creates bubbles to prevent drowning when Azumarill is playing in the river, and it also helps Pokémon that fall into the water... In terms of water-type control, Milotic's ability should be no less than Azumarill's!]

[Azumarill? That's the evolved form of Azumarill! Recent research indicates they belong to the Fairy-type Pokémon, and are very rare and powerful... Milotic is truly amazing!]

Ye Yinchuan originally wanted to explain, but seeing that the comments had already said everything to him, he felt there was no need to explain anymore.

The feeling of standing in the water bubble is magical, like standing on a very soft and elastic water mat.

Even after entering the water, Ye Yinchuan felt very at ease. No matter how turbulent the water was outside, he could stay dry in the bubbles of Minas and enjoy the underwater scenery.

"Are there really so few Pokémon in this lake?"

Ye Yinchuan couldn't help but mutter to himself.

However, the reason is easy to guess: excessive heavy metals. Most water-type Pokémon cannot survive in such conditions. Either they have very low requirements for water quality, or, like that Kingkine, they have mutated in order to adapt to the environment.

"Felfin, Mudskipper... are indeed Pokémon that are easy to survive and have strong vitality."

Ye Yinchuan noticed that when Milotic passed by, the nearby pufferfish all stared wide-eyed, filled with amazement at its beauty.

They probably never imagined that they could evolve into such beautiful Pokémon!

Milotic, dragging its bubble, moves at an astonishing speed in the water. Its body can fully extend, and its posture is truly like a water dragon, which is awe-inspiring!

Ye Yinchuan and Kodora are like two accessories on Milotic...

Because previously it was a search, but now it's going straight for the target, so it's much faster.

A few minutes later, Ye Yinchuan saw a group of underwater rocks connected to the lake. These rocks had obviously been damaged, forming a huge pit. Some silver powder could be vaguely seen oozing out of the pit.

"This is probably the source of the heavy metals... These rocks from underground have been damaged, causing heavy metal deposits to come into contact with water, resulting in excessively high metal content in the water!"

The situation before us is almost crystal clear.

However, Ye Yinchuan has not yet seen the Pokémon that Milotic described.

What kind of metal ore is this? The speed at which it dissolves in water is astonishing!

[A silvery ore, soluble in water... Could it be mithril?!]

Upon seeing the discussion in the live chat, Ye Yinchuan's expression shifted:

"Mithrim, what kind of ore is that?"

[The host might not understand, right? Mithril is a heavy metal that is extremely soluble in water. It possesses exceptional toughness and malleability, and most importantly, it can almost completely block all toxicity, including most forms of energy that can cause abnormal states!]

I've heard that if a Steel-type Pokémon can ingest a large amount of Mystic Silver, it can truly ignore toxicity and also nullify most status conditions!

Unfortunately, mithril is not only rare, but also unstable, dissolving upon contact with water. Furthermore, even if extracted again, its efficacy is greatly reduced. Only solid mithril is effective!

"Wait a minute... how much of this Mithril at the bottom is actually there, enough to cause the entire lake to have excessive heavy metal levels? This stuff is good for Steel-type Pokémon, right? And for Steel-type and Rock-type Pokémon, the effect should be the same, right?"

Ye Yinchuan tried to confirm with the comments.

In fact, he already had the answer in his heart. If this water mithril was really as magical as the comments said, it would definitely be an invaluable adventure for his Cordora!

What kind of artificial "golden body" is this?

In the Pokémon games, Steel-type Pokémon are immune to poison and cannot be damaged by poison-type moves.

But in the real world, things are different, and the situation is much more complicated...

Steel-type Pokémon also have different degrees of "steeling." For example, if the body is entirely made of steel, it is still steel; if part of the body is made of steel bands, it is still steel...

Some creatures, such as Galarian Meowth, Bronze Elephant, Skarmory, and even Adolphin, still retain some fleshy characteristics and have high resistance to toxins, but they are by no means completely immune to them...

For example, toxins can penetrate their steel shells or skins, seeping in through gaps and causing harm.

Pokémon like Steelix and Beldum can basically ignore most toxins, unless they are Pokémon with the "corrosive" ability, in which case they might be poisoned!

In other words, if everything goes smoothly, Ye Yinchuan's Kodora will have the opportunity to become a true immune to toxin!

This is a great boost to Kodora's defense and survivability!

"Mildac, Kordorah, let's go and find out exactly how much Mithril there is!"

Thinking of this, Ye Yinchuan began to get excited.

The original simple purpose of helping the grass turtle population has also undergone a subtle change.

Fools don't take advantage of freebies!

Just as Milotic approached the mine entrance, a dark shadow attacked from the side. Its body coiled around Milotic at an astonishing speed, and steel-type energy surged, making its body hard. Just when it seemed that Milotic was about to be firmly locked down, it twisted and slipped away from the attack with an extremely nimble movement.

This is the combat instinct and reaction that comes from years of training by the Shadow of the Overlord!

"..."

At this moment, the Pokémon's form was finally revealed to Ye Yinchuan, and it was indeed long and narrow, just as Milotic had described.

"It's this kind of Pokémon? I never expected it to appear in the water."

After Ye Yinchuan saw its appearance clearly and learned its identity, he couldn't help but mutter to himself.

[Is this a man-made machine monster? How can a Pokémon look like this?]

I've heard that some Steel-type Pokémon are man-made...

[It looks so strange, is it a snake? But the one Milotic created was said to have many arms, like a centipede, right? Why does this one look like an earthworm? Are they two Pokémon?]

The Pokémon before me did indeed resemble an earthworm in shape, but its body was segmented into circular, capsule-like parts, and its structure and lines also resembled some kind of high-tech mechanical creation…

Logically speaking, the body of a worm should be pink and flesh-colored, but this worm's body was covered with a layer of shiny silver light on its pink base!

As the comments said, if you didn't know better, you'd think it was some kind of man-made monster.

But Ye Yinchuan knew very well that this was a Steel-type Pokémon.

"Whiplash, this is the Steel-type Pokémon Whiplash. Normally, a Whiplash would be quite tall if it reached 2.5 meters... and they usually live in sand, not underwater. I don't know why this Whiplash is here. Given how unusual this individual is, it's definitely a mutation!"

Why are there so many mutations in this place?!

In a sense, this place can also be considered a secret realm.

【Tuotuo Earthworm... If you weren't Kirby's Detective, I wouldn't believe a word of it!】

Clearly, the audience is not just completely ignorant about this kind of Pokémon, they have never even heard of it before!

Ye Yinchuan stared at the worm, its trait [Mithril Body] clearly catching his attention...

[Trait: Mithril Body]

[This worm has consumed a large amount of Water Mithril, causing a qualitative change in its body. It now possesses greater growth potential, a significantly increased affinity for water, and gains substantial speed and energy recovery in the water. Furthermore, it is immune to poisoning and has greatly improved resistance to abnormal statuses!]

This is it!

When Ye Yinchuan saw this trait in Tuotuo Yin, his eyes and heart burned with intense desire.

If traits had a rating system, then this mithril body would definitely be S-rank, or even higher...

To put it simply, it's top-tier!

This trait has almost no side effects and its benefits are quite comprehensive. Compared to other traits, it is no exaggeration to say that it is far ahead.

But such strength is obviously hard-won, so it's understandable.

According to the comments, this mithril is a rare commodity.

And now, there is a suspected large amount of mithril in the underwater mine right in front of us!

[Host, didn't you say it was a Steel-type Pokémon? Why is it spraying water right away? And the water is so murky!]

The comments section flashed by.

The worm opened its mouth and actually spat out a stream of turbid water mixed with mud and sand!

Muddy Current is a water-type move with a power of 90. While it is powerful, it can also interfere with the enemy's vision and reduce their accuracy, similar to how smoke bombs or dirty water gets into the eyes.

Milotic flicked its tail, creating a water vortex that repelled the opponent's turbid currents...

An underwater battle is about to erupt!

"Milotic, don't rely on the effects of your moves. The only way to defeat this guy is through direct confrontation!"

Ye Yinchuan reminded him.

With its mithril body, this worm basically doesn't eat Milotic's various status conditions!

Generally speaking, sound does not travel well underwater, but Milotic has excellent hearing underwater, especially in the bubble where Ye Yinchuan was located, where an energy connection was established...

Therefore, even underwater, Ye Yinchuan's command could proceed normally!

Milotic nodded, forgetting the special effects of its moves in its battle strategy, and choosing the most powerful attacks possible to fight Totodile...

"That's a really hard thing..."

After a fierce battle, Ye Yinchuan found that the Tuotuo worm was really difficult to deal with.

It's difficult to deliver a decisive blow to it using only Milotic or Kordor.

The reason for this, besides the fact that Steel-types are inherently very strong defensively, is that this Worm ingested a large amount of Mithril, making it highly resistant to Water-types...

Even fire-type attacks might not be effective in suppressing it!

Perhaps only the electrical engineering system has the greatest advantage...

Ye Yinchuan belatedly realized that he didn't have any capable Electric-type Pokémon among his current Pokémon!

Oh, wait, the move for the Motosquirrel's egg is Lightning Strike. If it evolves into Milton, it will be a true Electric-type legendary Pokémon...

But there's nothing we can do; the motorcycle lizard needs time to grow, and we can't expect anything right now...

"The only Pokémon I can use right now are Milotic and Astral. Defeating this worm won't be possible with just their individual strength... Only by combining the power of both Pokémon might we have a chance of victory... Continuing to fight underwater is very disadvantageous for me. I'll only try once; if I fail, I'll have to retreat!"

Ye Yinchuan's brain was working at lightning speed, his CPU was emitting a slight smoke, and he came up with this strategic direction!

(End of this chapter)