MTL NOVEL Chapter 42: 42
Chapter 42: About Dominant Pokémon! How to Double the Value of an Omastar? Simple!
[Connection Disconnected!]
Yingyang Maoxian heard it but was still a step too slow with his hands.
[666, Maoxian is really in a hurry.]
[He really is about to cry. For the sake of Omanyte, he's even willing to let go of the money!]
[Probably afraid that if the rescue fails, he won't get a single penny back!]
[So is it Yingyang Maoxian or Yingyang Maoxin?]
@Yingyang Maoxian: [Bro, I clicked too fast! Please accept my call again!]
Ye Yinchuan chuckled:
"No worries, this money-making method isn't urgent. You should take your Omanyte to the Pokémon Center for emergency treatment first."
@Officer Tan: [That's the right move, life safety comes first.]
@Yingyang Maoxian: [Bro, I got a ride! Please tell me now, or I won't be able to sleep tonight!]
[Say it quickly! Insomnia awaits!]
[Come on, who would reveal a real money-making method publicly?]
Ye Yinchuan glanced at the time; there was still some time before midnight, so he nodded:
"Since I'm about to end the stream, connect with me once you're in the car."
@Yingyang Maoxian: [Great! Bro, please wait for me!]
After that message, there was silence—he was probably busy.
While waiting, Ye Yinchuan decided to answer some viewer questions.
[Why does a higher level lower a Pokémon's value? Isn't a higher level supposed to be stronger?]
"Many factors determine a Pokémon's value, and it's quite complex. Yes, higher levels mean stronger stats, but that also means the Pokémon has already grown, missing out on certain training or enhancement methods. This isn't absolute—it depends on the situation."
[Right, it's not a one-size-fits-all rule.]
[If you're raising a high-level Pokémon for sale, it's actually not cost-effective. Feeding and training costs money, but the value doesn't necessarily increase proportionally.]
[A wild Pokémon, on the other hand, is essentially a freebie.]
"High-level wild Pokémon fall into two categories. One kind barely survives in the wild, constantly struggling for food. Even if it's high-level, its growth is poor, its potential likely wasted, and further development is difficult. Such Pokémon are less valuable compared to well-trained low-level ones."
[What about the other kind?]
[I love hearing the streamer explain these things—I always learn something new.]
"The second kind is at the top of the food chain—the dominant Pokémon. These are incredibly powerful and aggressive. Since they possess overwhelming strength, they never lack food. Some even feed on rare natural resources, maximizing their potential while surviving the brutal wild battles."
"For dominant Pokémon, the higher their level, the more valuable they are! The only downside is that capturing or taming them is extremely difficult. Being the kings of their environment, they don't submit easily to humans!"
[Whoa! That sounds awesome!]
[Dominant Pokémon? I've heard of those! Last time, a dominant Charmeleon sold at auction for 1.8 million, but after its new owner struggled to tame it, thinking it had finally submitted, it evolved into Charizard and went berserk—destroying the house, attacking all other Pokémon, sending them to the ICU, and then flapping its wings and flying away...]
[What?! 1.8 million?! A top-tier Charmander only costs 20,000 to 30,000 at most! Regular ones go for 2,000 to 3,000!]
[Nothing surprising. The wage gap between average workers and the top 1% of the wealthy is even bigger than this!]
[So, ordinary folks, forget about it. Dominant Pokémon aren't just hard to buy—they're nearly impossible to capture or tame!]
Seeing the lively discussion in the chat, Ye Yinchuan felt his own excitement building.
Dominant Pokémon... now those were truly impressive!
Would he have the chance to capture one in the future?
If he could get a dominant Pokémon, it would be a dream come true for any trainer who loved battles.
Why are they called dominant? Because they are overwhelmingly powerful.
Only by being that strong can they rule over other wild Pokémon!
[How did the streamer know that Omanyte was dehydrated? Isn't it a Rock-type?]
"Omanyte is a dual Rock- and Water-type. While it can survive on land, it primarily lives in the water, feeding on plankton. This is why I determined that the Omanyte was unlikely to be a dominant Pokémon—it's just not the type. As for dehydration, its eyes were bloodshot, and its tentacles looked extremely dry—an obvious sign."
[Can you talk about the move 'Ancient Power'?]
Before answering, Ye Yinchuan quickly looked up some info.
This world did recognize Ancient Power, mainly as a Rock-type move used by many Rock-type Pokémon.
Seeing it matched his knowledge, he explained:
"Ancient Power is a very mysterious move. Though classified as a Rock-type move, Pokémon of other types can learn it too. Some say it's an ancient technique once wielded by prehistoric Pokémon, but many modern species have forgotten it."
"When used, Ancient Power boosts all stats for a short time. Additionally, it has a telekinetic effect—allowing the user to attack directly or control objects to strike opponents. Some even speculate that Ancient Power is a form of Psychic energy."
Ye Yinchuan noted that the real-world Ancient Power had a guaranteed stat boost, unlike the game's version, where it was just a chance.
In games, the move animation showed rocks being lifted and thrown, likely why it was categorized as Rock-type.
In reality, Ancient Power could move objects beyond just rocks, but wild Pokémon mostly used stones as their weapon of choice.
[By the way, how did the streamer guess that Omanyte knew Ancient Power?]
"It was an educated guess. High-level Omanyte have a good chance of learning it."
[User 'Yingyang Maoxian' is requesting a connection!]
Ye Yinchuan saw that his guest had returned and quickly accepted the call—time to wrap up.
"Streamer, tell me! What's the method?"
Yingyang Maoxian was clearly hyped up.
He held a portable breeding case with Omanyte inside. Since he planned to resell it, he hadn't bothered putting it in a Poké Ball.
"It's simple. Your Omanyte will evolve soon. If it successfully evolves, its price could double."
[What? Omanyte can evolve?]
[I looked it up—it evolves into Omastar.]
[Does the streamer know Omanyte's evolution conditions?]
[666! Maoxian is about to hit the jackpot!]
"Really, bro?! Then I'll wait for it to evolve before selling!"
"Sure. But from my estimate, it could take a month or two, depending on how much you invest in training. I can't guarantee it will evolve—it's just an opportunity. How you handle it is up to you."
Ye Yinchuan saw some viewers didn't even know Omanyte could evolve.
He figured Omanyte was just too rare, and its evolution, Omastar, was even less common.
Since he had checked the data, Omastar's information was available, meaning some people did know.
However, the exact evolution conditions weren't public knowledge.
From the games, Omanyte evolved at level 40.
Since Charmander evolved at level 16 and 36 in this world, the game logic seemed to hold.
If that was true, Maoxian's Omanyte was only three levels away!
"Bro, when the time comes, can I call you again to check?"
"Of course."
As long as the gifts keep coming.
Ye Yinchuan thought but didn't say it out loud.