[{"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-72":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Pokémon: I Got a Letter from the Future and Snatched 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},1946282,2661,"Chapter 72","pokemon-intercepting-the-salamence-with-a-letter-chapter-72",72,"\u003Cp>[Name: Luxio]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[Gender: ♂]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[Level: LV.29 (Elite)]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[Ability: Intimidate (Intimidates opponents upon entering battle, causing them to flinch and lowering their Attack)]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[Potential: Champion]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[Individual Values: HP (31), Attack (31), Special Attack (31), Defense (31), Special Defense (31), Speed (31)]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[Moves: Tackle, Leer, Charge, Bite, Spark, Thunder Fang, Thunderbolt, Thunder, Swift, Double Team, Iron Tail, Light Screen, Protect]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[Description: Its electrified claws are its pride and joy as weapons. Possessing a benevolent heart, it shares the spoils of its hunts with its companions.]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Luxio was already a level 29 Pokémon, merely one step away from the Gym Leader level!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Liu Yan felt alert in her heart, yet she still issued her command.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Ambipom, use Fury Swipes!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Ambipom shook its head and pulled itself together.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Its originally cheerful expression turned serious; it extended all three of its hands and rushed straight toward the opposing Luxio.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Luxio, finish him off, use Thunderbolt!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Meow-ao!\" Luxio cried out loudly, after which lightning-like energy erupted from its entire body.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Crackle, crackle!\" The sound of thunder and lightning appeared around Luxio, its body having turned completely golden yellow!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Hiss!\" Luxio discharged all its energy, launching an attack directly at Ambipom.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Although Ambipom's speed was fast, how could it possibly be faster than Luxio's Thunderbolt!?\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Ambipom was still halfway there when it was struck directly by Thunderbolt!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Zzzzt, zzzzt!\" The sound of electric current constantly rang out from Ambipom's body.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>It seemed to have been heavily electrocuted; white smoke could even be seen rising from its body.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>After spitting out a puff of white smoke, the completely numb Ambipom collapsed to the ground!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[Luxio defeated Ambipom, gaining 150 experience points!]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Another one-hit knockout!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>All the spectators were shocked once again.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>They had not expected that Su Yu, switching to a different Pokémon without using Combusken, could still one-shot the opponent!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>What terrifying strength was this!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Among the freshman group, it could be said that Su Yu had almost no rivals!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The crowd in the stands cheered for Su Yu once again!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Su Yu! Su Yu!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>……\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Liu Yan, in the center of the arena, seeing her Ambipom one-shot knocked out, was not surprised.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>After all, Su Yu's Luxio did not look simple.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>So she recalled Ambipom into its Poké Ball and sent out her second Pokémon.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Go, Houndour.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>A black figure stood on the battlefield, exposing two fangs; it was indeed the canine Pokémon Houndour.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Woof!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>As soon as Houndour appeared, it began barking at the opposing Luxio.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Very good, Houndour, that's the spirit, use Smog!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Seeing Houndour so spirited, Liu Yan was very happy.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>She decided to have Houndour restrict Luxio.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>But Su Yu would not give her such an opportunity!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>With such a gap in strength, anything done would be futile!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Su Yu directly gave his order.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Luxio, use Thunder!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Meow-woof!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Luxio stomped its four paws on the ground; with a crack, a clap of thunder rang out in the sky!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Crack, crack!\" Lightning and thunder in the sky continued to brew, emitting crackling sounds.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>At that moment, the opposing Houndour opened its mouth and spat out a cloud of gray-purple smoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>It looked extremely filthy and might even be poisonous.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>However, just as the smoke emerged, the falling thunderbolt struck down!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Boom!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>A golden-yellow lightning bolt fell directly from the sky, looking as if the Thunder God was enraged!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>This lightning bolt was over half a meter thick, its momentum incredibly terrifying!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>With a \"Hiss!\", the lightning bolt struck Houndour squarely!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Woof!\" Houndour let out a miserable cry.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Houndour, are you okay?\" Liu Yan shouted with some worry.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>However, the thunder vanished, and the electric light dissipated.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Houndour had already lost the ability to battle!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[Luxio defeated Houndour, gaining 180 experience points!]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[Luxio has sufficient experience and has leveled up to Lv30!]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[Luxio has reached the required level and has evolved into Luxray!]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Unlike the wretched-looking Houndour, Su Yu's Luxio emitted a white light of evolution immediately after defeating its opponent!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"It's evolving!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Liu Yan watched the Luxio surrounded by white light in astonishment.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Amidst the radiance, the Luxio swelled from a height of just over half a meter to two meters tall!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Its imposing aura became increasingly terrifying!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>As the light dissipated, a Pokémon with an entirely new appearance appeared before everyone!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Its jet-black fur grew even denser, completely enveloping its forelimbs.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The four-pointed yellow star at the tip of its tail shone with even more dazzling brilliance!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The white portions of its eyes had turned entirely blood-red; paired with its golden pupils, it looked immensely majestic!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Its appearance had leaped from that of a rather immature kitten to that of a domineering lion!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Awooo!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Luxray stomped its foot and let out a mighty roar in the center of the arena!!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The shockwaves of its voice seemed to suppress all sound from the spectator stands with just this one Pokémon!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Hello, Luxray.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Su Yu looked at the Luxray, which now resembled a male lion, and spoke happily.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Awooo.\" Luxray turned its head and nodded to Su Yu.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>At this moment, it had completely shed its immaturity and appeared incredibly mature.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>It would absolutely become a great partner for Su Yu!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[Name: Luxray]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[Gender: ♂]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[Level: Lv.30 (Elite)]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[Ability: Intimidate (Lowers the opponent's Attack upon entering battle)]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[Potential: Champion]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[IVs: HP (31), Attack (31), Sp. Atk (31), Defense (31), Sp. Def (31), Speed (31)]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[Moves: Tackle, Leer, Charge, Bite, Spark, Thunder Fang, Thunderbolt, Thunder, Swift, Double Team, Iron Tail, Light Screen, Protect, Electric Terrain, Discharge, Fire Fang, Ice Fang, Agility, Psychic Fangs, Iron Tail, Superpower]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[Description: They form packs led by a single male. Legend says that when their eyes shine with golden light, they can see through everything in the world.]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>At this moment, Liu Yan, facing the Luxray in the center of the arena, felt a bitter smile rise in his heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>How was he supposed to fight this?\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>His Pokémon hadn't even evolved, yet his opponent's had already reached its final form!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Was this real or fake?\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Liu Yan simply didn't know what expression to make.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Cry? Would that make him appear too weak?\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Smile? Would people say he was overly optimistic?\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Liu Yan was speechless with despair.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Return, Houndour! Go, Lickitung!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Since he didn't know what else to do, he might as well finish all three matches.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>076: The Battle Against He Sheng! Su Yu's Trump Card! Shelgon Evolves!!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Liu Yan sent out his final Pokémon.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Its entire body was pink, and just as its name suggested, it possessed a massive tongue.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>With its mouth hanging out, it looked rather dull-witted.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Oh? So you're not surrendering?\" Su Yu was slightly surprised; he had thought the girl opposite him would surrender immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>After all, no matter how one looked at it, Liu Yan had no chance of victory whatsoever.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Commendable courage,\" Su Yu evaluated inwardly, but he would not show any mercy!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Luxray, use Agility to close the distance, then strike with Iron Tail!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Liu Yan, on the opposite side, also commanded, \"Lickitung, use Supersonic to disrupt it!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Lickitung opened its mouth, preparing to release Supersonic.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>However, under the boost of Agility, Luxray's speed was something Lickitung could not possibly match!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>In the blink of an eye, Luxray arrived right before Lickitung.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Its black tail gradually hardened, its entire body becoming as shiny as metal, gleaming with a black-gold luster!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[Iron Tail: Attack by slamming the opponent with a hard tail. This may sometimes lower the opponent's Defense.]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Standing before Lickitung, the two-meter-tall Luxray looked like an adult bullying a child!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>It whipped its hardened tail, striking toward Lickitung.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Smack!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Lickitung had just opened its mouth and hadn't yet released Supersonic when it took a solid hit from Luxray's Iron Tail.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Whoosh!\" Lickitung was sent flying by Luxray's strike just like a pink tennis ball.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>It flew backward several meters!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>After sliding for a distance, Lickitung lay on the ground, unconscious.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[Luxray defeated Lickitung, gaining 220 experience points!]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Contestant Liu Yan's three Pokémon have lost the ability to battle; therefore, the winner is Contestant Su Yu!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>As the referee announced the victory of the match,\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>the entire arena erupted in excitement once again!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Awesome!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"So strong! Damn! And it evolved while still a freshman! I'm a sophomore and my starter Pokémon hasn't even reached its final form yet.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Coming today was definitely worth it. I didn't expect to see someone this powerful among the freshmen.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"This... another one-hit knockout. Could he still be hiding more strength?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Su Yu!! Su Yu!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>On the other side of the arena, He Sheng, seeing so many people cheering for Su Yu,\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>felt immense anger in his heart. \"Heh, those applause should be for me!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Due to He Sheng's previous underhanded actions, the audience now held little favor for him.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Although a small portion of people still supported him, their presence was completely incomparable to Su Yu's.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Just you wait! With so many people cheering now, I'll crush you under my feet later!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>He Sheng said viciously.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>After speaking, he left the arena and headed toward the management office for the competition.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>After the Round of 16 concluded, the upcoming Quarterfinals would be held in the afternoon.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The time in between was left for the students to rest.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>As soon as they returned to the dormitory, Yu Xing and the other two rushed over.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Damn! Su Yu, your Luxray looks so cool after evolving! It's just like a male lion!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"That's right, we haven't seen such a handsome Pokémon in a long time. I didn't expect you to be hiding a trump card, Su Yu.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The three of them discussed excitedly.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"With Luxray, we don't need to fear He Sheng's Gyarados anymore. The Electric type perfectly counters it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"It just depends on whether he has any other Pokémon. It's said that the Pokémon he captured in the Hongyang Secret Realm are quite powerful.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Now Su Yu's chance of victory has risen to 50%! Su Yu, when you fight him later, I'll definitely cheer for you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Xu Xu Junmin also broke into a smile. \"Su Yu, I'll treat you to lunch; you must vent my anger for me later.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>After saying this, he pushed Su Yu toward the cafeteria.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>For this meal, all three roommates were quite generous, directly adding several extra chicken drumsticks for Su Yu.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Halfway through the meal, Ren Yun, who was looking at his phone, suddenly jumped in surprise.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Damn! Su Yu, your opponent has been announced, and it's actually He Sheng!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"What, what?\" Yu Xing also dropped his chopsticks, stood up, and ran over to Ren Yun's side.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Where, where? Let me see!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Xu Xu Junmin also crowded over.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Here, take a look.\" Ren Yun handed out his phone.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The two took one glance; it was true!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Holy crap! Su Yu, you actually met He Sheng in the top eight; that feels a bit early.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Exactly, I thought you two would meet in the finals.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Hearing this news, Su Yu instead felt a surge of joy in his heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Because meeting in the top-eight match meant the loser wouldn't even make it into the top four!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>In other words, the generous rewards for the top three would have nothing more to do with the loser!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"I think it's quite good; defeating He Sheng now saves us from him getting stronger by securing a top-three spot.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Su Yu spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Hearing Su Yu's words, the three were momentarily stunned, then realized it indeed made sense!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>If He Sheng lost, he would immediately lose the qualification to receive the generous rewards.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"But Su Yu, if you lose, you won't get any rewards either? You should know that if you didn't meet He Sheng, you'd be guaranteed at least second place.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Yu Xing raised a critical point.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Indeed, they could make He Sheng return empty-handed, but the same could happen to Su Yu!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"You don't need to worry; my trump card should be ready by this afternoon. You'll know then that I'm definitely the one who will win.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Su Yu revealed a mysterious smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Holy crap! A trump card! Su Yu, you actually have a trump card!!\" Yu Xing was shocked beyond measure.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Exactly, what is the trump card? We all want to know!! Can you give us a hint?\" Ren Yun crowded closer and asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Seeing this, Xu Xu Junmin pulled the two apart, \"Anyway, we'll see it this afternoon; why rush? What if someone overhears? Then we'd be finished.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"That's true.\" Upon hearing this, Yu Xing and Ren Yun nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>But in their hearts, they still felt uncomfortable.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>It was as if someone kept tickling them; although they knew asking was very wrong, they were just too curious!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Chr\u002F>\u003Cp>\u003Cem>— Author's Notes —\u003C\u002Fem>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>·· ··Seeking flowers··· ·\u003C\u002Fp>",2108,"2026-06-15T05:05:10.956Z","2026-06-17T08:40:34.767Z",1,"Qwen3.5 397B","5aab6a265fd2d0611b6f1928060b87a7ed35fcaf8c58de521961380806ac9c7a","pokemon-intercepting-the-salamence-with-a-letter-chapter-73","pokemon-intercepting-the-salamence-with-a-letter-chapter-71",247,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fpokemon-intercepting-the-salamence-with-a-letter-cover.jpg"]