[{"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-222":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Pokémon: I Got a Letter from the Future and Snatched the Salamence",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1947976,2661,"Chapter 222","pokemon-intercepting-the-salamence-with-a-letter-chapter-222",222,"\u003Cp>After a brief glance around, Su Yu walked inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, since he was wearing a face mask, he did not stand out too much.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The receptionist in charge simply treated him like an ordinary challenger and arranged for him to wait inside the gym.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Yu was quite happy with this arrangement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He sat in the waiting area, quietly watching the central arena.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The gym leader, Lan Hao, was a man with a burly build and bulging muscles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked like someone who exercised frequently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was perhaps the main reason he had chosen to run a \"240\" Fighting-type gym.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, on the arena floor, Lan Hao's Pokémon was a Fighting-type, Hitmonchan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Name: Hitmonchan (Fighting)]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Gender: ♂]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Level: LV.45 (Gym)]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Ability: Iron Fist (The power of punching moves increases.)]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Potential: Pseudo-Champion]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[IVs: HP (23), Attack (31), Sp. Atk (24), Defense (31), Sp. Def (24), Speed (29)]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Moves: Drain Punch, Bullet Punch, Vacuum Wave... Focus Punch, Close Combat, Counter]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Description: Possesses the soul of a professional boxer. Its punch speed is faster than a high-speed train.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This Pokémon was clearly the one Lan Hao used to filter out ordinary challengers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every gym leader would raise several Pokémon specifically to deal with challengers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, it was impossible to let just anyone participate in the Champion Challenge; that would be far too troublesome.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Therefore, gym leaders possessed Pokémon of various stages.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for Lan Hao's opponent, it was merely a level 43 Beedrill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its aptitude was also very ordinary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was the norm for gym challenges.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The weak were the main theme of this world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was impossible for everyone to possess Pokémon with extremely high talent and great rarity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus, most people who came to challenge were of average strength with average Pokémon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Consequently, Lan Hao's Hitmonchan held the upper hand in this battle!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, Hitmonchan found an opening in the Beedrill's defense and used Fire Punch to one-shot it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The victor of the battle is Gym Leader Lan Hao!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the Beedrill lose the ability to battle, the referee announced accordingly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, seeing the outcome, the challenger sighed and left dejectedly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His Beedrill was the second Pokémon in his party, so he had now lost them all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, being swept by Lan Hao's Hitmonchan was truly embarrassing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Therefore, he quickly departed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Please welcome the next challenger to the stage.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The broadcast system announced promptly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next few opponents had strength roughly similar to the previous one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their Pokémon were all around level 43.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The only one slightly higher was level 45.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet even that one was no match for Hitmonchan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus, Lan Hao's battles concluded very quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those queued before Su Yu were soon all defeated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After these people failed, some sighed in despair and left immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Others, however, stayed behind, hoping to see if anyone could succeed in the challenge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Later challengers, seeing the preceding ones fall one after another, all wore grim expressions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were unsure whether their own strength was sufficient to claim this gym's badge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Please welcome the next challenger.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, it was Su Yu's turn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Yu tightened his face mask and stepped onto the stage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His appearance sparked curiosity in many onlookers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because Su Yu looked extremely mysterious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Generally, such mysterious individuals possessed considerable strength.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Therefore, many people were very eager to know whether Su Yu could pull it off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for Gym Leader Lan Hao, seeing Su Yu's attire, he was also somewhat surprised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, he quickly regained his composure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Send out your Pokémon.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lan Hao said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His Pokémon remained Hitmonchan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After walking onto the arena, Su Yu nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Subsequently, he tossed a Poké Ball from his pocket.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a flash of light, an ice-blue figure appeared on the arena floor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Name: Ninetales (Ice, Fairy)]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Gender: ♀]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Level: Lv.47 (Gym)]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Ability: Snow Warning (Upon entering battle, changes the weather to hail.)]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Potential: Champion]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[IVs: HP (31), Attack (31), Special Attack (31), Defense (31), Special Defense (31), Speed (31)]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Moves: Mist, Ice Shard, ... Icy Wind, Ice Beam, Blizzard, Sheer Cold]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Description: Resides on a mountain covered in ice and snow for ten thousand years, revered as the incarnation of a god. Appears accompanied by blizzards.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon seeing this Pokémon, the onlookers felt extremely curious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What kind of Pokémon is this!? Why have I never seen one before? It looks so beautiful!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don't know, it looks like a Ninetales, but why is it blue? Could it be shiny?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Moreover, the energy emanating from it doesn't seem like the Fire type; it feels more like the Ice type! What is going on?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No wonder it's so mysterious; Pokémon can be this rare!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This Ninetales...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gym Leader Lan Hao also felt quite curious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had truly never seen this kind of Pokémon before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, he quickly judged that this Pokémon was of the Ice type...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In that case, Hitmonchan was not at a disadvantage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Both sides are ready, begin the match!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The referee announced swiftly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lan Hao immediately issued his command.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hitmonchan, use Mach Punch!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hitmonchan vanished from its spot instantly, charging toward the Ninetales before it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Energy light flickered upon its fists.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ninetales, use Tail Whip!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ice-blue Ninetales immediately crouched on the ground and, facing the charging Hitmonchan, wagged its nine tails.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It looked extremely cute.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Seeing this, Hitmonchan halted his attack midway.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes were drawn to Ninetales' tail, his gaze following it back and forth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ninetales, use Dazzling Gleam!\" Su Yu commanded swiftly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hitmonchan, don't let this affect you!\" Lan Hao shouted loudly at Hitmonchan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If it were his main Pokémon, its will would have been firm long ago, absolutely unaffected by such a move.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unfortunately, this Hitmonchan still fell far short.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While Hitmonchan was off guard,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>energy immediately began to shimmer across Ninetales' body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A beam of intense purple light shot from her, flying straight toward Hitmonchan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dazzling Gleam! A Fairy-type move.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a Fighting-type Pokémon, Hitmonchan was weak against Dazzling Gleam.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once hit, he would surely suffer heavy injuries.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lan Hao knew this well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He spoke harshly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hitmonchan, use Protect!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, the dazed Hitmonchan heard Lan Hao's words and suddenly snapped back to clarity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Facing the incoming Dazzling Gleam,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>he swiftly erected a white shield before him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Dazzling Gleam struck the shield directly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the shield shattered, the Dazzling Gleam was blocked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good, Hitmonchan, use Fire Punch!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Standing at 3.1, Lan Hao threw a punch as he spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Flames instantly ignited around Hitmonchan's fist; he strode toward Ninetales, intending to knock her down with this single blow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ninetales, use Attract!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, Su Yu also realized that Lan Hao's Hitmonchan lacked strong resolve.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus, he prepared to disrupt the opponent's move once again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, Ninetales struck a cute pose.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Already gorgeous and beautiful, under the effect of Attract, Ninetales instantly filled Hitmonchan's eyes with hearts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Now, Ninetales, use Dazzling Gleam again!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another beam of purple light shot forth from Ninetales' body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, the infatuated Hitmonchan offered no defense whatsoever.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus, Dazzling Gleam struck him squarely, sending him flying backward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hitmonchan collapsed on the ground; the pain this time finally made him realize he had been hit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, the agony coursing through his entire body made it impossible for him to launch an immediate counterattack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ninetales, use Aurora Beam.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Yu seized this opportunity and launched another attack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>167: Consecutive Victories, the Principal Extends an Invitation!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ninetales fired a blue beam directly from her mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ice-blue Aurora Beam struck Hitmonchan squarely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hitmonchan frowned, feeling the pain once again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hitmonchan, rush forward quickly and use Fire Punch!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Hitmonchan at a disadvantage,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lan Hao decided to go all out!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hitmonchan struggled to his feet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, enduring the pain, he charged forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ninetales, use Zen Headbutt!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ninetales gathered Psychic-type energy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instantly, a large purple hammer appeared before her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at the approaching Hitmonchan, Ninetales smashed the Zen Headbutt straight at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hitmonchan responded by punching directly at the Zen Headbutt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His Fire Punch collided squarely with the body of the giant hammer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, the tremendous force emanating from the hammer\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>sent him flying backward outright.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Already injured, when facing Ninetales,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>he naturally lacked the confidence for a direct clash.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, Ninetales' strength far exceeded his own.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Added to that was the type advantage of Psychic-type Zen Headbutt against Fighting-type.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This single Zen Headbutt sent Hitmonchan flying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Ninetales defeated Hitmonchan, gaining 4000 experience points!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hitmonchan has lost the ability to battle, please send out your next Pokémon.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The referee stated directly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, the crowd watching the battle witnessed this scene.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were immediately stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The seemingly invincible Fast Fist Lang had actually been defeated by Su Yu just like that!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was too terrifying!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were very clear about Fast Fist Lang's strength.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet, he was crushed so thoroughly in Su Yu's hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This challenger wearing a mask is far too strong, isn't he?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lan Hao recalled Fast Fist Lang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked at Su Yu not far away and praised,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You are quite good! You were able to quickly discover my Fast Fist Lang's weakness and exploit it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You are far stronger than ordinary Trainers.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Gym Leader's very purpose is to discover and temper Trainers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Therefore, even if he himself failed, he would only feel happy for the challenger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, Lan Hao couldn't help but feel curious about the mysterious person before him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With this level of judgment and strength, he was definitely not simple.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While guessing Su Yu's identity, Lan Hao brought out his second Pokémon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A level 46 Hawlucha!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hawlucha is a bird-shaped Pokémon possessing colorful feathers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, its abdomen is extremely developed, making it look like a muscular man.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hawlucha, fly over and use Brick Break!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lan Hao issued the command directly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing this, Hawlucha immediately flapped its wings and flew toward the Ninetales not far away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its speed was extremely fast, after all, it was a dual-type Fighting and Flying Pokémon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus, Hawlucha instantly closed the distance to Ninetales.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its hands were also wrapped in energy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hawlucha exerted force and slashed directly at Ninetales.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ninetales, use Agility to dodge! 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