[{"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-24":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Pokemon: Receiving a Letter from the Future, I Intercept the Salamence",{"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},1946234,2661,"Chapter 24","pokemon-intercepting-the-salamence-with-a-letter-chapter-24",24,"\u003Cp>The winner will advance into the top 32.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It can be said that anyone who enters the top 32 qualifies for bonus points in the college entrance examination!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, when it was Su Yu's turn, he discovered his opponent's sprite was no longer an ordinary one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead, it was a sprite entirely gray in body, with red irises, black pupils, and three tile-like objects atop its head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Yu checked its attributes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Name: Machop (Fighting)]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Gender: ♂]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Level: LV.10 (Novice)]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Ability: Guts (If afflicted by a status condition, it draws on its guts, increasing its Attack.)]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Potential: Gym Leader]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Individual Values: HP (31), Attack (30), Special Attack (25), Defense (23), Special Defense (30), Speed (23)]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Moves: Low Kick, Leer, Focus Energy, Low Sweep]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Description: Though small like a child, it possesses powerful arms capable of easily throwing grown men. It trains itself to higher realms by lifting heavy boulders.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It's actually a Machop; Su Yu felt somewhat surprised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Being able to choose a Machop as a starter sprite usually indicates the family is not simple.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon seeing that his opponent was Su Yu, the other party spoke with a bitter smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If it were anyone else, Machop and I would have confidence, but facing you, I truly don't know how to win.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"However, I will not surrender; Machop and I will fight until the very last moment.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the referee announced the start of the match, the opponent issued the first command.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Machop, close in on Torchic and use Low Sweep!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Machop immediately started running from its position.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Taking firm steps, it rushed toward Torchic step by step.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Yu knew well that if Machop got close, they would be in trouble.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Machop possessed immense strength, capable of easily lifting items weighing a hundred jin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If it got close enough to land a punch, even Torchic would not be able to withstand it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Torchic, use Agility to run; don't let Machop get close to you! Then use Ember to wear it down.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Torchic used Agility, and its speed instantly increased by a tier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, Machop's speed appeared sluggish compared to Torchic's.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before Machop could close the distance, Torchic had already dashed out, creating space between itself and Machop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once at a safe distance, Torchic spat out flames, attacking Machop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wan!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Struck by the flames, Machop felt extremely uncomfortable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Excellent, just like that, Torchic; keep wearing down Machop's stamina!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus, Torchic once again employed the kiting tactic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gradually draining Machop's stamina, gradually inflicting damage upon Machop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Faced with this scene, Su Yu's opponent was completely helpless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He could only watch as Machop fell defeated under Torchic's attrition!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Torchic defeated Machop, gaining 100 experience points!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Torchic has sufficient experience and has leveled up to Lv16!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Torchic has reached the required level and evolved into Combusken!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>031: The Invincible Combusken Enters the Finals!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the data panel appeared, a beam of white light also illuminated the center of the arena!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is the light of sprite evolution! Torchic is evolving!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's over; we couldn't even beat Torchic, what do we do now that it has evolved into Combusken?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Now Su Yu should securely take first place! This is truly terrifying!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the light dissipated, a sprite composed mainly of pale yellow and orange, possessing extremely sharp claws, appeared in the center of the arena.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Chamo!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After evolving, Torchic's cry became slightly deeper.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Congratulations, Combusken!\" Su Yu stepped forward and patted Combusken on the head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Chamo!\" Combusken raised its hand, seemingly indicating that it would definitely secure victory in the upcoming battles!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then let's do our best together, Combusken.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Yu also bumped his fist against it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Name: Combusken (Fire)]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Gender: ♂]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Level: LV.16 (Normal)]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Ability: Speed Boost (Speed increases every turn.)]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Potential: Champion]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Individual Values: HP (31), Attack (31), Special Attack (31), Defense (29), Special Defense (31), Speed (31)]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Moves: Ember, Growl, Scratch, Quick Attack, Sand Attack, Agility, Flame Charge, Flamethrower, Double Kick, Slash, Detect, Fire Punch, Feather Dance, Brick Break.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Description: Possesses leg techniques capable of delivering ten kicks in one second. It intimidates opponents with sharp cries.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After evolving, the Torchic learned a great many new moves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not only did it gain numerous moves convenient for close combat, but it also acquired a divine defensive technique: Detect!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Detect: Completely blocks an opponent's attack. Consecutive use makes failure likely.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One could say the effect of Detect is quite similar to Protect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, Protect can be sealed by certain Pokémon using sealing moves, whereas Detect cannot be sealed!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In other words, Detect is slightly superior to Protect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With this invincible divine defensive technique plus many new close-combat moves, Su Yu could now confidently declare:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had claimed first place in the proficiency exam!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After returning to his seat, Yan Ruyue said with some surprise:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I didn't expect your Torchic to evolve in such a short time! It's simply too fast!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Yu smiled faintly. \"If you train your Vulpix more, it will evolve quickly too.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, that was all a lie; the most crucial factor was his golden finger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the subsequent matches, relying on his evolved Combusken, Su Yu stood head and shoulders above the rest in the proficiency exam!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His Torchic was already strong, and now that it had evolved, it was truly invincible across the land.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When opponents faced him, they were either swiftly knocked out or chose to surrender immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Are you kidding? How could they possibly defeat such a monster?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus, with unstoppable momentum, Su Yu cut through all obstacles and advanced to the finals of the proficiency exam!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for Yan Ruyue, she suffered a narrow defeat in the Round of 32, securing 32nd place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although she did not gain exemption from the entrance exam, she had already earned bonus points for it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, given Yan Ruyue's results, even without the bonus points from the proficiency exam, she could still enter a top-tier university based solely on her entrance exam scores.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ladies and gentlemen, the long-awaited Yunhai City Proficiency Exam has finally reached the finals!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The two competitors who have advanced to the top two are Su Yu, who possesses a Torchic, and Tu Xing, who possesses a Scyther!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Next, let us enjoy their splendid performance and see what kind of magnificent battle these two will bring us.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Please welcome the two contestants to the stage!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Yu and Tu Xing both left their seats and made their way to the center of the arena.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All along the way, the spectators in the stands were shouting Su Yu's name.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Su Yu! Su Yu!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clearly, they were fans who had been completely won over by Su Yu's many battles.\u003C\u002Fp>",1105,"2026-06-15T05:05:10.956Z","2026-06-15T05:58:58.101Z",1,"Qwen3.5 397B","da3454a73baee379eba88aeb68bdc3fca997e2ce8fa8b64251973899e045e23d","pokemon-intercepting-the-salamence-with-a-letter-chapter-25","pokemon-intercepting-the-salamence-with-a-letter-chapter-23",247,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fpokemon-intercepting-the-salamence-with-a-letter-cover.jpg"]