109: Section 109

You say it’s simple, but if we really miss this peak period to buy, wouldn’t that mean we’re already behind?

Actually, even if we buy it at the first possible moment, we’re already behind, after all, quite a few people have already captured Pokémon.

Yes, that’s why it’s better to be a bit laid-back and wait a few days before buying; you can save a lot of time.

Although that’s true, can anyone really resist the temptation of being able to obtain Pokémon?

I don’t know about others, but I definitely can’t resist, so I’ll buy it the moment the Poké Ball is released.

Upon seeing that Zhang Yu’s communication with the Charizard leader was very smooth, the Water Friends in the live stream immediately let out a cheer.

For them, this was undoubtedly exciting news.

Because that meant they would also have the possibility of capturing Charmander in the future.

This made them more motivated to capture other Pokémon and make their Pokémon stronger.

This also led them to gradually discuss matters related to the Poké Ball.

“Regarding the sale of Poké Balls, everyone doesn’t need to worry.”

“Tomorrow morning, the Elf Centers in various cities will begin operating, and everyone will be able to purchase Poké Balls there.”

“However, what everyone needs to pay attention to is that due to purchase limits, everyone should remember to bring their ID cards and other documents.”

“As for more detailed information, the official announcement will be made later.”

Zhang Yu had just bid farewell to the Charizard and was walking towards the mountain peak ahead when he noticed the bullet comments in the live stream; he pondered for a moment before speaking about matters related to the Poké Ball.

“Hmm?”

“That is...”

But just as Zhang Yu was about to say something else, he suddenly noticed a moving rectangular rock on the mountain path ahead.

This made him widen his eyes in surprise.

After rubbing his eyes, he then realized that beneath the rock, there was a small creature that looked somewhat like a crab.

The reason the rock was moving was because of it.

The reason Zhang Yu couldn’t discover this immediately.

Aside from its own small size, it was also because the rocks on the mountain path obstructed Zhang Yu’s view.

“So it’s Crustle, I almost thought some Pokémon had done something to that rock.”

After figuring out what was going on, Zhang Yu calmly regained his composure.

At the same time, he also noticed that after they started ascending the mountain, not only did the surroundings obviously become desolate, but the temperature also rose.

However, this was also very normal, after all, this mountain was suspected to have Moltres, so high temperatures were normal, and ordinary plants would also find it difficult to survive here.

Poké Balls will be on sale tomorrow? That’s great!

Finally, I can buy Poké Balls, woohoo, lift off!

On sale tomorrow morning? Looks like I’ll have to go queue tonight.

No way? Are you that impatient?

It’s not a matter of being impatient or not, but only by doing this can you buy Poké Balls at the first possible moment, otherwise, if you really wait until tomorrow morning, you might not be able to buy them.

That’s right, and I feel like even tonight might be a bit late, it’s best to go queue in the afternoon, or even now.

Coincidentally, I was thinking the same thing, I’ve already packed my things and am ready to go out.

I can’t do it, I still have to wait for a while because I found that my power bank is out of Charge.

Holy cow! Are you all that competitive?

Alas, I also want to go queue early, but my boss simply won’t approve the leave.

Me too, after all, we’re wage slaves, no choice.

You can’t not be competitive in this situation.

Actually, such things are quite normal, isn’t it always like this when many things are released in limited quantities now?

That’s right, a while ago, an Apple store opened here, and a group of people came to queue early.

This is still different, those who queue early are basically scalpers, but now it’s different, the people who want to queue early are all people who want to buy Poké Balls themselves.

To be honest, that’s true.

Huh? Look, Anchor seems to have discovered a new Pokémon?

Where? Why haven’t I seen it?

Could it be that moving rock?

It seems that only that rock is suspicious here, could it be another Pokémon like Geodude, completely made of rock?

That’s the only possibility, right?

The already happy Water Friends became even more excited after hearing the good news from Zhang Yu.

The Poké Balls they had been waiting for so long could finally be purchased!

And some quick-witted people with free time even planned to go queue up early.

After all, with limited quantities, those who know, know; if you go too late, you might really not be able to buy it.

Compared to buying Poké Balls, many other things can be put off.

But there were also some unlucky wage slaves who, even if they wanted to queue early, couldn’t do it.

“Although that rock can indeed be said to be a part of that Pokémon, the situation of that Pokémon is not what you think; its body is not composed of rock.”

“As for its specific situation, once I get closer, you should be able to make out some details.”

After noticing the bullet comments in the live stream, Zhang Yu felt a bit speechless but also immediately walked towards the Crustle.

Soon, he approached the Crustle and circled to its front, fully exposing the Crustle’s appearance to everyone.

“This Pokémon is called Crustle, it’s a Bug-type and Rock Type Pokémon.”

“Just like its name, this is a Pokémon that greatly resembles a hermit crab.”

“However, the difference is that hermit crabs use things like seashells as their homes, while Crustle use various kinds of rocks to serve as their homes.”

“This also leads to a rather special situation, where the appearances of Crustle can vary greatly.”

“Generally speaking, Crustle prefer relatively dry places, so they are easier to find on barren mountains like this, or in desert-like areas.”

“Like most Rock Type Pokémon, Crustle do not like water; when it rains, it usually retreats into its rock, and unless something unexpected happens, it usually won’t come out.”

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“Another point to note is that Crustle have a very strong sense of territory, but their territorial awareness is mainly directed at each other. When dealing with humans and other Pokémon, their territorial awareness won’t be too strong. The reason this happens is because, rather than competing for territory, they are competing for the rocks on the territory.”

“They often engage in fierce battles to compete for territory; if one side’s rock on its back is damaged, it counts as a loss, and as the rock breaks, they will feel uneasy and their power will weaken.”

“But don’t think it’s easy to bully just because its body is small. In reality, Crustle’s strength is quite good, especially its power, which is particularly outstanding. Even with a very heavy rock on its back, it can still move for many days on dry land.”

“And its most powerful weapon is its thick pincer; it can even snap steel.”

“So when you see a Crustle, don’t go looking for trouble.”

Knowing that Crustle had a sense of territory, Zhang Yu did not approach it but stopped several meters away.

Moreover, a Pokémon like Crustle is hard all over; even if he were to reach out and touch it, it would be no different from touching a rock.

So, rather than provoking the Crustle by getting too close, he might as well maintain a certain safe distance from it.

And facts proved that Zhang Yu’s approach was extremely wise.

When it first saw him approaching, the Crustle appeared very wary, even waving its giant pincer in a show of force.

Only when it saw that Zhang Yu did not continue to approach did it calm down.

So it’s a Pokémon similar to a hermit crab, I thought that rock was a Pokémon.

Crustle? Although the name is different, this habit of carrying a shell around is really identical to a hermit crab.

Actually, it’s still different.

That’s right, hermit crabs live by the sea, while Crustle are afraid of water; that point is completely different.

I didn’t expect it to be a Bug-type Pokémon; I thought it would be Water-type.

This point is indeed a bit strange, it should clearly be considered a crab, so why isn’t it a Water-type Pokémon but a Bug-type Pokémon?

I don’t know, I can only say that Pokémon are truly amazing.

Although it’s a Bug-type Pokémon, according to Anchor’s description, its strength seems to be pretty good too.

Hmm, I guess it should be stronger than Pokémon like Beedrill, right?

Looking on the bright side, maybe it’s not just a little stronger, but much stronger?

Putting everything else aside, Crustle’s defense should indeed be quite strong, after all, it has such a large rock as a shell.

To be honest, that’s true.

Although its strength should be stronger, its appearance is a bit too ordinary.