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[Streamer's channel won't get shut down, right? I just found this hidden gem!]

[I remember that as long as Pokémon appraisals aren't charged, there's no need for a professional license.]

[Streamer, you're really skating on thin ice here!]

[Just checked—illegal Pokémon appraisals usually get one to three years. Before you go in, make sure to tell us how many years you get sentenced for.]

Ye Yinchuan couldn't lie—he was starting to panic.

Would he really end up behind bars just after awakening his system and getting a taste of success?

"Officer Tan, as far as I know, Pokémon appraisal livestreams are allowed as long as they're not monetized, right? I'm just an amateur doing this for fun..."

Officer Tan nodded.

"You're not wrong. As long as you're not charging for your services, you're technically in the clear. However… this is you, right?"

Saying that, he pulled out his phone and played a recorded clip—

"I'm a professional appraiser. Any Pokémon, I just need one look!"

"Pokémon appraisal live! Professional streamer! Ask anything you don't understand!"

On-screen was none other than Ye Yinchuan himself, brimming with confidence.

"Uh… yeah, that's me..."

"You see, kid, you can eat whatever you want, but you can't just say whatever you want. You don't even have a license, yet you're calling yourself a professional? Best case, it's bragging. Worst case… it's false advertising."

Cold sweat formed on Ye Yinchuan's back.

Normally, nobody would strictly enforce something like this—but with that damn report, the investigation had gotten serious.

[The streamer got caught red-handed.]

[Lmao, guess he really is professional—a professional bullshitter!]

"Officer Tan, that's just streaming banter…"

"Still misleading. But don't worry, I'm not here to charge you with anything. I'm just giving you a formal warning and taking the chance to educate the audience on the law."

Hearing this, Ye Yinchuan finally exhaled.

If he got locked up, what would happen to his Snorlax Jr.?

"Officer Tan, I swear, I'm all ears."

At this moment, his tone was nothing but respectful—he wasn't stupid.

Officer Tan nodded approvingly.

"Right now, the regulations for Pokémon appraisal streams are still loose. Even without a license, you're allowed to operate. However, to prevent misinformation and protect consumers, we're working with streaming platforms to increase oversight in the near future."

[Oh no, this crackdown is definitely aimed at the streamer.]

[He just didn't get called out by name.]

"Officer Tan, what does this mean for small-time streamers like me?"

This directly affected his career—he had to ask.

"Hmm… Your stream's reach might get restricted. Platforms might introduce separate categories for licensed and unlicensed appraisers, and users will definitely prefer licensed ones.

"More importantly—you can't engage in false advertising anymore. If you're caught multiple times, your stream could be permanently shut down and your earnings confiscated."

[The sky just fell on the streamer.]

[Tbh, it's good that they're cracking down on fake appraisers.]

[Wait, wait—is the streamer actually unlicensed?!]

"I see…"

Ye Yinchuan felt a headache coming on.

"This isn't necessarily bad. Kid, I can tell—you're young and you have potential. Before the new policy kicks in, go get a professional certification. That way, you'll have more platform support, and I believe you can become a top-tier streamer!"

Officer Tan encouraged him.

"I watched some of your recorded streams. If this isn't scripted, you're genuinely helping people. So honestly, it'd be a waste if you don't get certified."

Ye Yinchuan nodded.

"Officer Tan, thanks for your recognition. If nothing else, I'll get certified just for the better streaming perks."

[Damn! The official seal of approval?!]

[LOL, the best amateur appraiser ever!]

[666! Now I gotta follow this dude!]

Officer Tan quickly clarified:

"Everyone, let me be clear—while I'm representing the Pokémon Protection Bureau, my personal recognition of the streamer is strictly my own opinion.

"But I believe the audience is sharp. A streamer who's truly skilled and knowledgeable won't go unnoticed!"

[Yep, he's distancing himself, just in case.]

[Not surprising. A government official has to be careful with their words.]

[Lmao, he's scared the streamer might actually get arrested someday and drag him into it!]

"By the way—right now, you're not running a paid service, and you're not doing sponsored sales—that's correct.

"But once you get certified, you'll be able to legally monetize appraisals and sell Pokémon-related products."

Officer Tan added.

Hearing this, Ye Yinchuan became even more determined to get certified.

Money and viewer reach—there was no way he'd give that up!

After covering streaming regulations, Officer Tan went over more legal guidelines for Pokémon-related content:

Pokémon abuse is strictly prohibited. No inappropriate or offensive content. No illegal Pokémon trading. If scripted content is used, it must be clearly disclosed.

"Alright, kid—that wraps up the official stuff. But after watching your streams, I found them really interesting… so I'd like you to appraise a Pokémon for me. Just as a personal request."

[Damn, the government's pulling a long con!]

[No doubt about it—this is an undercover sting!]

With Officer Tan's request, viewer numbers spiked again.

Many weren't here for Ye Yinchuan—they were here for Officer Tan.

"Three hundred… four hundred… I might actually break five hundred today!"

His heart raced.

This was not even prime streaming hours, yet his viewer count was breaking records.

For a second-day streamer, with zero paid promotion, this was insane.

"Alright, Officer Tan! Show me your Pokémon!"

"To all the new viewers—welcome to the Kabigon Appraisal Channel! Your streamer is… an amateur appraiser! If you like what you see, make sure to follow!"

[LMAO, he almost called himself professional again!]

["Top-tier criminal behavior right here!"]

[Damn, I wasn't interested before, but now I have to watch.]

[A brand-new streamer connecting with the Pokémon Protection Bureau?! Does he have connections?]

Officer Tan smiled and brought his Pokémon on camera.

Most people expected it to be the standard police Growlithe, but surprisingly—

It was a Ponyta!

"Come here, Polly, say hello to the streamer and everyone in the chat."

Officer Tan gently called out to his Pokémon.

(End of Chapter.)