LRAB Chapter 386 The Phage Ster is still too comprehensive! Shocking the entire audience.
Chapter 386 The Phage Ster is still too comprehensive! Shocking the entire audience.
Chapter 386 Phage Ster is too comprehensive! A shocking and outrageous move! (Secondary illustration at the end of the chapter)
[I get it! Mushrooms are plants that can perform photosynthesis, and Paras relies on mushrooms for photosynthesis to obtain energy!]
[Upstairs, you don't know anything. Mushrooms are fungi, not plants. They don't have chlorophyll. Do you think you can photosynthesize with your head?]
[Exactly, the host already said that the transparency is to allow sunlight to inhibit fungal growth. Don't you see that contradicting yourself?]
Seeing the heated discussion in the live chat, Ye Yinchuan smiled slightly.
Although Paras is based on Cordyceps sinensis, the "grass" here is not a plant or a small grass, but a fungus.
In addition, the Grass type in the Pokémon world should include mushrooms and fungi, otherwise Parasect's type would not be classified as Bug and Grass.
[So here's the question: if the phage needs to inhibit growth within its body, what's the purpose of those blood vessel-like structures? Surely they're not just supplying nutrients to the mushroom? Then it's essentially no different from Paras and Paraster—still a slave to the mushroom!]
"No, no."
Ye Yinchuan first read this comment aloud, and then responded to it.
"Your observation is very detailed. Inside the body of the phage, there are indeed many mushrooms connected by nutrient transport channels. But I can tell you clearly that the phage is very different from Paras and Paraster. It no longer nourishes the mushrooms, but rather the mushrooms nourish it..."
Before explaining this relationship, I want to ask you a question: do you know how mushrooms, or fungi, obtain nutrients?
Isn't it just like plants, using roots to absorb nutrients from the soil?
[They get their nutrients from Paras, what else? They either grow on trees or...]
"Well...you need to know the concepts of autotrophic and heterotrophic. Autotrophic means that you can use light energy or chemical energy to combine carbon dioxide in the atmosphere with water in the soil to produce organic matter, which means being self-sufficient."
Heterotrophy, on the other hand, means that organisms cannot synthesize organic matter directly on their own and need to obtain it from the outside world. This is mainly manifested in symbiosis, parasitism, and saprophytism...
[Oh no, this live stream is making me sleepy! Is this still an entertainment live stream? It's more like a biology lesson!]
[I understand. So the mushrooms on Paras and Paraster are heterotrophic, but should they be classified as symbiotic, parasitic, or saprophytic?]
[It seems that insects usually don't die completely, so they must be parasites?]
[What does all this rambling have to do with Phagester?]
"It's very simple. The mushrooms on Paras are heterotrophic. One function of this conduit is that the phage provides the mushrooms with the organic matter they need..."
【Wait, streamer, you're confusing me. Didn't we agree not to provide any nutritional support?】
[This is contradictory; it seems even the streamer wouldn't be able to handle a completely new Pokémon!]
"I know you're in a hurry, but don't rush... Organic matter, although it can be converted into nutrients or contains nutrients, cannot be equated with the transport of nutrients, right?"
To put it bluntly, Paraster directly delivers its excrement and metabolic waste to the mushrooms inside its body! After the mushrooms break down this waste and synthesize nutrients, Paraster absorbs them through its ducts!
[Holy crap! To put it bluntly, it's like feeding mushrooms shit!]
Come to think of it, some mushrooms actually grow on manure...
[666, this directly creates a domestic cycle, self-production and self-consumption!]
So what is this? A symbiotic relationship?
"This relationship is somewhat complicated. It's basically a symbiotic relationship, but the phage is more dominant, while the mushroom is merely a nurturer it cultivates. It might even feed directly on the mushroom!"
"By the way, sometimes fungi are also considered plants, but one thing is very clear: even if they are plants, they are heterotrophic plants."
[According to this logic, since the fungus phallus's excrement is entirely absorbed by the mushroom, wouldn't it never poop? That would be a huge advantage if it were kept as a pet!]
Ye Yinchuan nodded. Although Pokémon are extraordinary beings with high intelligence, they still need to eat, drink, and relieve themselves.
"Occasionally, it will expel some waste that mushrooms can't absorb, and teaching Pokémon to use the toilet independently doesn't seem like a difficult thing, right?"
At this point, the reason why the phage's body is transparent, including the tubes inside its body that connect to the mushroom, has been explained very clearly.
Ye Yinchuan further answered the questions raised in the comments, which was also a more thorough analysis of Phagester.
Wow, Phagester's base stats are actually higher than Parasect's?
[What? It even has its own special moves? Seriously, how did you even identify this? And you said you didn't recognize this Pokémon?]
[I strongly suspect that this Bacterophage Ster is also recorded in some ancient book, and the streamer is just showing off by exploiting this information gap!]
Seeing the reasonable doubts expressed in the comments, Ye Yinchuan felt a strong urge to touch his nose, but he restrained himself.
[Look closely, this streamer named Kabi Jianbao just made a gesture as if he wanted to touch his nose. From a psychological perspective, this gesture could very well be because he feels guilty or nervous!]
"No, I haven't even touched it yet! You caught even such a small movement?"
Ye Yinchuan was dumbfounded; this year's audience had incredibly sharp observation skills. However, he remained calm and composed.
"I actually know a little bit about psychology. If someone touches their nose, it most likely means their nose is itchy..."
For a moment, Ye Yinchuan also wanted to "lay the cards on the table" and say directly that he knew about Bacteriophage from ancient books.
But then again, wouldn't saying that weaken the program's effect and even affect the impact of discovering new Pokémon in the future, thus ruining its reputation?
Therefore, Ye Yinchuan decided to be stubborn:
"This is one of my guesses about Phagester's signature moves, but it's based on some evidence. Look closely at its outer shell; aren't there some gaps there?"
As he spoke, the camera zoomed in.
It really is true...
What does this have to do with the exclusive move?
"Don't rush, take another look at the details..."
Ye Yinchuan pointed the camera at the chelicerae of the phage, whose scissor-like forelegs and barbs were all visible to the audience.
"What do you think is the purpose of Phagester's forelegs?"
[Get out of the live stream, riddle teller!]
[Keep guessing...]
Wait a minute, it can't be used for mushroom hunting, can it?
"clever!"
Seeing the speculations in the comments, Ye Yinchuan immediately chimed in,
"The forelegs of the bacteriophage, with their scissor-like structure, are used to pluck mushrooms! To pluck mushrooms from its own body! The size of the gaps in its body shell is just right for its scissors to pass through. It inserts its forelegs directly into its body, then uses the scissors to cut off the nutrient transport tubes connecting the mushroom to the body, and then uses its forelegs to act as pincers to pull the mushroom directly out of its body..."
Isn't this a bit too outrageous?
"Won't that leak feces?"
[The streamer has a really wild imagination... That's interesting, but unfortunately there's a flaw: the mushroom looks much bigger than the crack!]
"Here, we must mention a magical feature of the Bacteriophage, or rather, a masterpiece of creation: the gap in its body has a certain degree of expandability. However, it has one characteristic: it's not easy to get in from the outside, but it's much easier to get out from the inside. Moreover, the fluid inside its body also acts as a lubricant..."
"As for the barbs in the middle of the scissor-like pincers, they're there to ensure they can grip slippery mushrooms!"
Why do I feel a little uneasy?
[666... If the streamer made this up, then they're incredibly talented, you have to admire them!]
Ye Yinchuan's lips curled slightly. In truth, he couldn't have known so many details just by relying on the panel and his naked eye. This was all thanks to the Pokédex, which allowed him to obtain more detailed and accurate information about a Pokémon painlessly and accurately...
The only cost is the expenditure of influence points, but Ye Yinchuan's career is now developing steadily and is booming. The influence points he can gain from a single live stream are enough to amount to tens of thousands...
Just like his current financial situation, which is far from being as dire as before, he can afford to spend money when he needs to!
"What a pity, this phage is in great condition right now and isn't hungry at all, otherwise we might have been able to witness it pulling mushrooms out of its body and eating them... Of course, the claim that it's a unique move is debatable, but I believe it can definitely be called its signature move!"
Ye Yinchuan changed the subject, deciding to be more conservative and leave himself some room for maneuver.
However, at this moment, the phage seemed to understand human speech, lifting up its long, thin forelegs and then plunging them directly into its own body...
At this time, its posture is similar to that of Parastra, supporting its body with its other legs.
Wow! The anchor's words have come true!
[Thank you... This is the first time I've seen a Pokémon kill itself. The scene is too beautiful to bear!]
The world is truly vast and full of wonders!
The live stream chat exploded once again, and the audience at the scene was also in an uproar.
Such an unexpected situation and such a live demonstration—in terms of entertainment value, it was absolutely top-notch!
At this moment, the two brothers, Hong Xiaoming and Hong Xiaoqing, who had been "investigating" Ye Yinchuan, couldn't help but applaud. This live broadcast show, which they had witnessed firsthand, was quite exciting, even for someone their age.
The admiration in their eyes was almost radiant; the glances they exchanged revealed that great minds think alike.
Hong Xing, standing to the side, was completely dumbfounded. He was also shocked by Ye Yinchuan's "precognition," or rather, his advanced understanding of Pokémon...
The wonder of Pokémon touched his long-dormant heart once again.
"Is this... Pokémon?"
Hung Hing, in the past, abandoned his Pokémon for the sake of his studies, believing that Pokémon was nothing special and that he no longer had any interest in keeping pets.
However, from the few words he had just heard, he learned about Xiao Xiu and Paras's situation and witnessed the birth of the Bacterium Stinger, which greatly shocked and impacted him.
"Kabby Appraiser, a top streamer..."
Hong Xing looked at Ye Yinchuan on stage, who was still delivering a continuous performance, and his head was buzzing. He was no longer concerned with whether he was convinced or not. He just wanted to know why Ye Yinchuan was so superior when they were all young people, some even several years younger than him.
Thinking back to his previous thoughts, Hung Hing shook his head. It turned out that he was the one who hadn't figured out the situation all along!
At this moment, something even more unexpected happened. The phage pulled the mushroom out of its body, not to eat it itself, but to hand it to Ye Yinchuan, its eyes slightly narrowed, as if to express its gratitude!
Clearly, the phage itself wasn't hungry; it was reciprocating Ye Yinchuan's help in its own way.
"It seems that Phagester will give his mushrooms as gifts to the people he likes."
Ye Yinchuan's tone was somewhat proud, and he couldn't suppress the corners of his mouth. The way he looked around seemed to be showing off: "Did you see that? This is called charm!"
My love for Pokémon makes my gratitude for them even more joyful!
These mushrooms were grown in manure, but I'm not envious at all!
[Sour, smelly, and sticky!]
Haha, you guys are so mean!
Ye Yinchuan glanced at the comments and almost choked on his own. Looking at the damp mushroom, he reached out to take it. It was about the size of a small apple. He held it to his nose and smelled it. It smelled of grass and soil. It wasn't unpleasant, but it definitely wasn't fragrant...
"this……"
Although Ye Yinchuan was grateful and gratified, he really didn't know how to start eating for a moment.
As if sensing Ye Yinchuan's predicament, the bacteriophage stretched out its forelegs in front of him.
What does this mean? Take it or leave it, if you don't want it, give it back to me?
[Haha, I bet it's something like, "If you don't eat, I'll stab the streamer to death!"]
Only Ye Yinchuan understood what the phagester meant. He showed a pleased expression and stuck the mushroom into the phagester's pincers. Then the phagester took half a step back, and the fire-type spirit energy erupted on its pincers, the flames instantly covering its entire claws...
And so, the mushroom barbecue began.
"What do you know? Phagester is very considerate; he knows that we humans like to eat cooked food."
[666! This phage is so thoughtful!]
Wow, it suddenly tastes delicious! What's going on?
"Is anyone there? Could you get me some salt or something, or barbecue seasoning? And could I also have a plate and chopsticks?"
Ye Yinchuan called over some tools to the staff, then sliced the roasted mushrooms and ate them himself, as well as with Xiao Xiu, the staff, and even some lucky audience members.
Wow! It looks so delicious!
"It smells like Chinese herbal medicine, what's that?"
"Wow, that's impressive, Phagester!"
Ye Yinchuan also introduced to the viewers in the live chat: "As you can all see, the mushrooms from Phagester taste very delicious, and like Paraster mushrooms, they also have certain medicinal value..."
Ye Yinchuan then introduced Phagester's other moves, especially the Grass-type ones.
This was originally a question for him as well, but now she understands it clearly—
"The phage's main body is an insect, so it can't produce grass-type paralysis powder. However, it can use the mushrooms inside its body to make it. And look closely, there's a gap on the phage's body that releases paralysis powder... and its front claws have small holes that can spray powder..."
As he spoke, Ye Yinchuan suddenly had a flash of inspiration.
"Although this is just my guess, if we were to cultivate a bacteriophage for combat, it could first spray powder or something similar, and then release flames, which might cause a dust explosion..."
Furthermore, Phage possesses toxic abilities, including the ability to control poison powder... Imagine how powerful it would be in battle if it suffered both poison and burns!
【Wait, is Phagester really that comprehensive?】
[This looks amazing, there's so much room for development...]
Thus concluded Ye Yinchuan's introduction to Phagester. Just as Ye Yinchuan was about to return to the sightseeing park...
Staff members rushed over:
"Director! The materials you asked Researcher Zheng Hui and Dr. Li Xuecheng to research and produce have been delivered!"
Ye Yinchuan's expression shifted. A crystal sphere? It was made and delivered so quickly?
Since the tourist park opened, he's been so busy with everything that he hasn't had time to check any news or updates, so this is quite a pleasant surprise...
"Oh, by the way, Researcher Zheng Hui also brought the rare Pokémon he wanted to give you!"
Then, the staff dropped another piece of good news!
(Ideally, it would be like the owl below, with multi-angle design drawings and detailed displays... However, the author tried to draw a side view, and it turned out terribly. The skill level is limited, so let's leave it like this for now and improve it when there is a chance... You can understand it in conjunction with the description in the text.)
The geometric body and outline, along with its transparency and the "pipes" inside, are reminiscent of bacteriophages (image below). The things inside the body are mushrooms, the eyes are inspired by the un-zombified Paras, and so are the teeth, but like the Metagross, they grow underneath the body...
The pincers are longer than those of Paras and Paraster, and have a hidden scissor-like structure with barbs to prevent slipping and gripping the mushroom. The crevices in the body are not shown because they are transparent.
The color is red, but because it's fire-elemental, it wasn't colored.
(End of this chapter)