[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-pokemon-intercepting-the-salamence-with-a-letter":3,"chapter-pokemon-intercepting-the-salamence-with-a-letter-pokemon-intercepting-the-salamence-with-a-letter-chapter-21":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Pokemon: Intercepting the Salamence with a Letter from the Future",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},1946231,2661,"Chapter 21","pokemon-intercepting-the-salamence-with-a-letter-chapter-21",21,"\u003Cp>Thus, at the very start of the competition, Su Yu racked up consecutive victories throughout the preliminary rounds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No matter what opponent he faced, Su Yu's Torchic could defeat them with a single Flamethrower.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Yu's domineering performance also attracted the attention of many people in the arena.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Damn. Who is this guy? His Torchic possesses such incredible strength!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Indeed, he is likely to become a major rival for me; I must observe him carefully.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why is his Torchic's level so high? The power of its moves is also very strong.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He has one-shot every opponent from start to finish with Flamethrower; it remains unclear what trump cards he still holds.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many contestants now regarded Su Yu as a formidable rival.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were all pondering how they should deal with his Torchic if they were to encounter him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>High above the arena, in a special spectator section.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seated there were admissions officers from various universities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Occupying the best vantage point, they could clearly observe everyone's performance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beside them sat Ruan Zhi, the Director of Education, with upright posture.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The admissions officer for Tianyun University was a tall woman with a mature demeanor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She appeared to be around twenty-three or twenty-four years old, her slightly wavy long hair looking utterly captivating.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her name was Chen Xuan, and this year she was responsible for recruiting new students for Tianyun University.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tianyun University, located in Nanhai Province, consistently ranked among the top three universities in the Xia Kingdom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alongside Capital University and Magic City University, it was known as one of the three premier universities of the Xia Kingdom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As an admissions officer for a premier university, Chen Xuan naturally possessed extremely high standards.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She kept observing the center of the arena, a smile curling across her exquisite face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who is that handsome young man? He seems to have great potential.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ever since Su Yu's first match, Chen Xuan had secretly kept her eyes on him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Over the course of so many matches, she had also realized that Su Yu's Torchic was a tier above everyone else's in terms of strength.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Match 027: Versus Ke Ke Haoxuan! A Decisive Victory!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Xuan's words also drew the attention of the other admissions officers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After glancing over, Ministry of Education Director Ruan Zhi said,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He is Su Yu from Cloud Sea No. 1 High School. The principal of Cloud Sea No. 1 High School just mentioned him to me recently, saying his strength is very formidable.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh? Is that so? It seems he has great potential to win the championship.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Xuan remarked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As an admissions officer for Tianyun University, she was naturally a Trainer herself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Through her careful observation, whether it was Su Yu's composed demeanor or the powerful strength of his Torchic,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>both were highly impressive to her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing Chen Xuan's words, the others also began to focus their attention on Su Yu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, Chen Xuan was an admissions officer for one of the top three universities in the country; her eye for talent was certainly reliable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ms. Chen is quite right; I noticed this young man earlier as well.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Since just now, he has stepped onto the stage and defeated his opponents with a single strike.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"His Torchic has already learned Flamethrower; it appears to be very high-leveled.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Moreover, Su Yu has remained completely composed from beginning to end; he is a promising talent.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, another person spoke up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was Qi An, the admissions officer for Capital University.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, with the endorsement of admissions offices from two premier universities, everyone's estimation of Su Yu rose yet another notch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, Su Yu naturally had no idea that on the very first day of the Pokémon Entrance Exam, he had already caught the eyes of admissions officers from premier universities!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Contestants with admission ticket numbers B5919 and B5712, please proceed to Competition Area B.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, the moment Su Yu stepped onto the field, he was immediately locked onto by the admissions officers high above.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They had not paid attention to Su Yu before, so they were curious to see just how talented this individual praised by two premier university admissions offices truly was.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon seeing Su Yu's opponent, these people became somewhat excited.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I recall Su Yu's opponent also possesses a starter Pokémon; it seems to be a Charmander.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Now we're in for a good show. A clash between two starter Pokémon; it remains to be seen whose Pokémon is stronger.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After Su Yu entered the arena, he was surprised to discover that his opponent was actually Ke Ke Haoxuan, whom he had previously encountered in the spectator stands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon seeing Su Yu, Ke Ke Haoxuan could not help but burst into loud laughter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Heh heh, hello Su Yu, we've finally met.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Previously, you took advantage of my Charmander's exhaustion and snatched the Shinx I wanted to capture; I have been holding a grudge over this matter all along.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Although your Torchic has been very impressive in previous battles, my Charmander has also maintained a perfect record!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This time, I will use my Charmander to crush your Torchic mercilessly!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Yu merely smiled faintly. \"If you can do that, then come at me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the referee's command, both sides sent out their Pokémon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Yu's was Torchic, while Ke Ke Haoxuan's Pokémon was naturally the lizard-like Charmander.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This match is a long-awaited clash between starter Pokémon, and furthermore, a battle between Fire-type Pokémon; we are in for a good show.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I recall that both of them currently have perfect records; their strength should be roughly equal.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Heh heh, it would be best if both sides injure each other, making it convenient for me to reap the benefits later.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The spectators below also focused their gazes here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Battle start!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the referee spoke, Ke Ke Haoxuan ordered his Charmander to launch an attack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Charmander, use Smokescreen to block Torchic's vision!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Yu naturally would not sit idle and wait for death; this time, he did not have Torchic use Ember.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Torchic, don't give him a chance, use Quick Attack to close the distance!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as Charmander opened its mouth wide and had only spouted a few wisps of black smoke for a short while,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Torchic had already closed in on Charmander, then slammed fiercely into Charmander's chin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wuu!\" Charmander let out a cry of pain, the Smokescreen halfway released getting stuck directly in its mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Use Scratch! Then use Flame Charge to defeat it!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although Charmander was in a pitiful state, Torchic would not show any mercy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Taking advantage of Charmander's dire situation and inability to react, Torchic had already unleashed Scratch, striking Charmander twice with a swish-swish sound.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Afterwards, Torchic leaped backward, its entire body igniting with fire-red energy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It crashed into Charmander like a blazing wheel of fire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wuu!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Following Torchic's series of extremely rapid attacks, Charmander collapsed directly onto the ground, unconscious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Torchic defeated Charmander, gaining 100 experience points.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Torchic has sufficient experience and has leveled up to Lv15!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Charmander has lost the ability to battle, therefore the winner is Su Yu!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the referee made the announcement, Su Yu left the arena directly and returned to his seat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From beginning to end, he did not glance at Ke Ke Haoxuan even once.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing his Charmander actually one-shot by Torchic, Ke Ke Haoxuan had not yet come to his senses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He never expected that, despite both possessing a starter Pokémon, he would suffer such a crushing defeat!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>028: Advancing Triumphantly, Entering the Finals! (Bonus chapter for flowers)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Damn it! Could the gap between him and me really be this large?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gritting his teeth, he recalled Charmander into its Poké Ball and walked off the arena in silent silence.\u003C\u002Fp>",1281,"2026-06-15T05:05:10.956Z","2026-06-15T05:58:58.101Z",1,"Qwen3.5 397B","2a896444b949b30d840c0f300afc55b19e3d19f8b89d1de03ec60f50e4bbf53d","pokemon-intercepting-the-salamence-with-a-letter-chapter-22","pokemon-intercepting-the-salamence-with-a-letter-chapter-20",247,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fpokemon-intercepting-the-salamence-with-a-letter-cover.jpg"]