MTL NOVEL Chapter 39: 39
Chapter 39: Have You Heard of the "Gentle Blade"? Trainer, Your Omanyte is Quite the Case! (Seeking Continued Support)
"Of course, you can't spoil it too much either. Raising it like a human child with excessive aggression—if you indulge and tolerate every outburst, you'll end up nurturing a truly terrifying berserker."
"The key is never to let it develop the notion that throwing tantrums will get it what it wants. Discipline it when necessary, scold it when needed—just don't cross into abuse. You must steel your heart..."
[Well said!]
[Sounds exhausting. If it were me, I'd give up on raising it!]
"Streamer, you're absolutely right. Raising a Pokémon is really like raising a child."
"Exactly. This is the perfect opportunity. You need to assert yourself as its trainer. If you let this slide, things will only get worse next time. And remember, when it behaves well, reward it accordingly."
[Positive and negative reinforcement!]
[Basically, shaping Machop's behavior through training—this streamer knows his stuff.]
"Fourthly, due to its genetic condition, no matter how much you train it, this Pokémon will always have a short temper."
"As its trainer, you must develop methods to calm it down quickly. Consult professionals, or even the all-knowing internet community—they might have some insights."
[Some Pokémon food contains calming ingredients with no side effects, but it's pricey.]
[I've seen trainers use specific music to soothe Pokémon. Gentle bell sounds might work too.]
[Heard that certain natural minerals can improve Pokémon moods when worn.]
[Or just... strangle it?]
[If my Pokémon gets mad, I slap myself first—then it won't have to hit me.]
[Suggesting gentle persuasion!] (Accompanied by an image of a burly, bearded man in a bunny girl outfit, striking a coquettish pose!)
"Some suggestions are useful. Others... not so much! Especially whoever posted that last image—talk things out properly, don't just drop nightmare fuel into chat!"
That image made Ye Yinchuan feel like his eyes were being assaulted by leg hair brushing back and forth.
[Not looking at it makes me anxious, but looking at it ruins my whole day!]
[Forget Machop—my grandma would want to punch something after seeing that!]
Some comments were particularly sharp.
"Fifthly, suppressing aggression isn't the best approach—channeling it is. Teach Machop how to release its anger safely. Let it punch a sandbag when upset, never people. Or turn its rage into training motivation."
"If you manage this successfully, its genetic defect could turn into its greatest strength!"
[Sounds nice in theory.]
[Easy to say, hard to do!]
[Some historical warriors known for their berserker-like rage might've been genetically similar—just without a medical diagnosis.]
[Zhang Fei? Xiang Yu? Li Yuanba?]
"A genetic anomaly doesn't mean inherent evil. With proper guidance, what we see as a flaw might actually be an untapped talent."
[Emotion is the best fuel for power!]
[Streamer's got a point! Turning an enraged Machop into a trained powerhouse sounds insane but brilliant.]
"Sixth... This idea may sound a bit out there, but hear me out."
[Streamer about to go rogue!]
[Why does this feel ominous?]
"Go on, streamer!"
The muscular trainer was fully invested. He even took out a notepad to jot down key points, afraid of missing anything.
"The solution is... Gentle Blade! Machop's aggression is tied to excessive testosterone. Those familiar with post-release clarity know what I'm talking about—after a certain activity, you suddenly feel completely calm and empty."
"So, schedule regular breeding sessions for it. Increase the frequency a bit—exhaust it! If it's too drained to stand straight, where's the energy left to be aggressive? Worst case scenario, find it a dominant mate. If it ends up henpecked, your problem solves itself."
[666! Streamer, you absolute madman!]
[The wisdom of the Sage State!]
[Sorry guys, just had to step away. What were we talking about again?]
[STOP! That Machop is still a child!]
[The streamer looks like he's salivating—quick, someone find him a defenseless female Machoke!]
"Uhh..." The muscular trainer turned visibly red. "Is this even allowed on stream?"
"It might sound wild, but it makes sense. I'll give it a try."
At this point, Ye Yinchuan had covered all the key points. The chat even helped fill in some gaps.
In short—
The strategy for this Machop was clear: a combination of strict training and positive reinforcement.
Even if they couldn't turn its aggression into an asset, at the very least, they had to ensure it wouldn't lose control.
That was the absolute bottom line.
"Streamer, thanks! I'm going to start training right away!"
"Keep us posted on the results."
[Especially about that last point.]
[Start a vlog—'My Life With a Berserker Machop'—guaranteed to go viral!]
[Someone just handed you a golden content idea!]
[Stealing the streamer's audience right in front of him!]
Ye Yinchuan hunched forward slightly, looking at chat like a shrimp curling up defensively.
He admitted it—he was very engaged.
"C'mon, guys, at least follow me first!"
[Connection Terminated.]
[User 'MuscleBro' has sent a gift: Silver Leaf x1!]
[Gift Message: Streamer, if Machop turns out well, I'll send you a Gold Leaf next!]
Watching the shimmering silver leaf animation on screen, Ye Yinchuan's face lit up.
"Much appreciated, Musc—uh, I mean, dear friend!"
A Silver Leaf was a pretty high-tier gift. While not as rare as a Master Ball, it still cost 600 yuan!
After platform cuts, that was 420 yuan in earnings!
And the Gold Leaf? Three times the value—1,800 yuan! Almost twice the price of a Master Ball!
"Snorlax, today's earnings exceeded expectations!"
Ye Yinchuan happily patted the Snorlax beside him.
"Kaaahn?"
Snorlax groggily responded.
"Extra dinner tonight!"
"Kaaahn!"
Its eyes snapped open instantly—who said anything about being sleepy?
@NutriYarn: [Streamer, are you taking more calls tonight? I've been watching you for a while and kinda want you to check my Pokémon too!]
Recognizing a longtime viewer, Ye Yinchuan replied immediately.
"Of course! This will be the last Pokémon appraisal of the night! NutriYarn, you're up!"
[That name is hilarious.]
[No clue what the streamer is hyped about.]
[Connection Established!]
"Streamer, the way you called my name made me feel like I was your Pokémon."
A voice rang out from the other end.
And then, suddenly, an ancient Pokémon filled the screen.
"Check this out. I just got this Omanyte—how much do you think it's worth?"
[Omanyte?! Isn't that a nearly extinct Pokémon?!]
[Bro... your Omanyte is sus!]