Pokémon have arrived, and they're really not called magical beasts.

"If I'm not mistaken, most of you watching this livestream already have at least one Pokémon partner, right?" Su Feng smiled into the camera, positioning himself alongside Jin.

[Uh…yeah, you got me.]

[When did you install cameras? I just partnered with a Pidgey today.]

[Reporting from X City—a bunch of Miltank showed up at my place two days ago. They're all lounging around me now.]

[Seriously!? Why don't I have a Pokémon partner yet!?]

[It's like dating. It'll happen when the time's right.]

As expected, most viewers already had at least one Pokémon, with only a few still searching.

"As you can see, this portable device for storing Pokémon is called a Poké Ball." Su Feng gestured for Jin to demonstrate again.

A flash of red light later, Jin's Ponyta vanished into the Poké Ball.

[Holy crap! That's insane!]

[How does a tiny ball fit a whole horse!?]

[Not to be that guy, but…doesn't Ponyta feel cramped in there?]

[Is this a cultivation novel storage pouch!? Wait, those can't hold living things!]

[If it works on Pokémon, can it trap other creatures!?]

[Does this mean we can forcibly capture Pokémon!?]

Su Feng cleared his throat. "First, Poké Balls only work on Pokémon. So drop any shady ideas. Ponyta isn't 'cramped'—think of the ball as a cozy room. As for forced captures, I suggest you review the Pokémon Protection Laws. Poké Balls are for convenience, not imprisonment. A Pokémon unwilling to be caught can break free, and the ball will shatter. If you're tight on cash, make sure your Pokémon wants to join you before using one."

He pulled a standard Poké Ball from his backpack. "This is the modern version. Unlike Jin's antique Hisui-style ball, these can resize for easy carrying."

Jin: "?"

Su Feng pressed the ball's button, shrinking it from baseball-sized to a marble. Jin's eyes nearly popped out—why had he been lugging around that clunky relic all this time!?

[This is spatial tech! Actual spatial tech!]

[Did he say these will be sold!?]

[Shut up and take my money!]

[Don't get excited. Advanced tech like this must cost a fortune.]

Su Feng shook his head. "Not at all. I've shared the design with the government and set the price myself. To ensure affordability, the standard Poké Ball will cost 200 yuan each."

[200 yuan!? That's practically free!]

[I don't get the science, but 200 yuan to carry my Pokémon? Worth it.]

[Just drop the link already!]

"There will be a link…once the first batch is ready. Quality checks might take a week," Su Feng said.

[Yes! My Mudbray's too big to leave home. Now we can go out together!]

[Wait, who keeps a horse in their apartment!?]

[Perfect! I can bring my Litleo to school!]

[Uh…maybe don't bring a lion cub to class?]

"While Poké Balls are convenient, avoid releasing large Pokémon in public spaces. The Protection Laws cover this—read them."

Su Feng then held up six Poké Balls. "After the cruise, I'll raffle these off. They're not rare, but they're collector's items."

[Su Feng finally giving back to fans!]

[What's the entry rule? Follow, like, repost?]

"Just click 'enter.' No hoops."

With the lecture done, Su Feng turned to his promised battle with Jin. "Next up: a Pokémon showdown!"

In the Pokémon world, few things thrilled fans more than battles. Ignoring the chat, Su Feng strategized.

"No referee. I'll call 'start.' Agreed?"

"Fine." Jin knelt, patting Ponyta's neck. "You've got this."

Combusken leaped to the field, flames flickering.

"Begin!"

No turn order here—victory hinged on speed and tactics.

"Ponyta, Flame Charge!"

"Combusken, Flame Charge too!"

Horse and chicken erupted in fire, colliding midair with a thunderous boom. To Jin's shock, Combusken's strength rivaled Ponyta's—even pushing her back.

Typical Su Feng's Combusken, Jin thought. Ponyta had never met her match in the military…until today.