"System, can you check why Torchic can't spit out flames?" Su Feng inquired.
[Yes, this will cost you three points.]
"Take it, take it," Su Feng waved his hand impatiently, already expecting the system to deduct the points.
[Please place your hand on Torchic's head.]
Su Feng followed the system's instructions, feeling the familiar touch once again.
Torchic stared with its round, curious eyes at the man who was now examining it closely.
Although it didn't understand what he was doing, Torchic could sense his goodwill and thus remained still, allowing him to do as he pleased.
[Ding~ Inspection complete. Host, would you like to view Torchic's information now?]
"Yes!"
Immediately, a screen visible only to Su Feng appeared before his eyes, displaying all of Torchic's information.
**Torchic**
- Level: 10
- Attribute: Fire
- Ability: Speed Boost
- Skills: Quick Attack, Growl, Scratch, Slash, Swords Dance
**Note:** This Torchic's muscle density far exceeds that of others at its level. The tightly packed muscles compress its flame sac, preventing it from properly expanding and thus inhibiting its ability to shoot flames.
**Solutions:**
1. Surgical intervention. (Not recommended)
2. Reach a certain level and evolve, allowing its body to develop naturally and enabling normal flame usage. (Recommended)
3. Specialized muscle training. (Not recommended)
4. ...
Seeing Torchic's description, Su Feng couldn't help but laugh and cry at the same time.
"So it's because its muscles are too strong..."
Indeed, the Torchic before him seemed unusually robust, with a physique that didn't quite match its level. Su Feng hadn't seen other Torchics before, so he had overlooked this detail.
Now, it seemed a bit unbelievable that such a small Torchic could wreak havoc on a large tree.
"Viewers, it seems this Torchic was abandoned by its group due to a physical defect."
"But after checking, I realized that Torchic's condition isn't exactly a defect. It's actually because its muscle strength is too powerful."
Su Feng couldn't explain how he knew Torchic's story, so he only gave a brief overview.
Nevertheless, the viewers were outraged.
[What? I didn't expect child abandonment to exist in the Pokémon world too.]
[I hate irresponsible parents like this.]
[I still want to say, this kind of behavior is despicable.]
[Isn't having strong muscles a good thing?]
"It's not a good thing. After all, Torchic is a Fire-type Pokémon. Not being able to spit fire is quite a significant disadvantage for its species."
"But actually, Torchic won't be unable to spit fire forever. As it grows, these issues will naturally resolve themselves."
Gently patting Torchic's head, Su Feng continued.
"Humans and Pokémon have different values. If a Pokémon has a defect, it's not uncommon for it to be abandoned by its group."
"This is a hidden rule in the Pokémon world, though I don't agree with it."
"Torchic, although God has closed a door for you, He has also opened a window. Even though you can't shoot flames now, things will gradually improve once you evolve."
Su Feng's words were meant to comfort Torchic, though he wasn't entirely confident himself.
After all, in the wild, not all Pokémon can evolve, let alone evolve twice.
[God has closed a door for you, but He has also opened a window. What a beautiful saying.]
[Sniff, the streamer is such a good person. I'm a fan now.]
[I remember some children with autism have extraordinary talents in mathematics, perhaps this is a similar case.]
"Yes, that's a fitting analogy," Su Feng nodded slightly, then turned to Torchic.
"Torchic, I can't solve this problem immediately. How about this? I'll create a training plan for you. As long as you follow it strictly, you'll gradually learn to spit fire after evolving."
"Chirp?"
Torchic didn't quite understand Su Feng's words, but it nodded instinctively, tilting its head in a cute, puzzled manner.
This scene was perfectly captured by the drone.
[Oh no, I think it's kind of adorable.]
[I can't handle the cuteness! I want to raise a Torchic!]
[Stop dreaming, how dare you think about raising a magical beast.]
[These magical beasts—no, Pokémon—seem completely different from what those sensationalist accounts report.]
[You said it yourself, they're sensationalists. They'll do anything for clicks.]
[I'm starting to see these Pokémon in a new light. We need to find out the truth ourselves.]
[Streamer, can you stop putting your face in front of the camera? I want to see Torchic.]
Su Feng: "..."
Su Feng hadn't expected Torchic's adorable display to change the viewers' perception of the entire Pokémon species. This made him realize how effective having a Pokémon by his side during streams could be.
Looking at the somewhat silly yet endearing Torchic, a bold idea suddenly came to him.
"Torchic, there's another option. If you're willing, you can travel with me."
"I can be your trainer and do my best to help you recover and become the strongest Torchic—no, the strongest Blaziken!"
"Of course, if you prefer to stay here, my earlier promise still stands. The choice is yours. What do you say?"
After speaking, Su Feng looked at Torchic with eager anticipation.
This was his first attempt at forming a bond with a Pokémon, and he couldn't help but feel nervous.
Torchic took a step back under Su Feng's intense gaze. Noticing this, Su Feng's heart sank.
[What does 'trainer' mean?]
[Why does the streamer seem like a creepy uncle trying to lure a child?]
[What's a Blaziken? Is that some evolved form the streamer mentioned?]
[Is the streamer planning to keep Torchic as a pet?]
Su Feng saw these comments but chose not to respond, simply watching Torchic quietly.
Torchic looked at Su Feng, then at its current home, recalling the group that had abandoned it. A sense of panic began to rise within.
It could feel the human's enthusiasm and expectations for it.
It believed this human could take good care of it, but it was also afraid.
Afraid that if it followed this human, it might be abandoned again for its inability to spit fire.
Even if it wasn't abandoned, would life with this human truly be better than its current one?
In short, it had too many concerns.
"Don't worry," Su Feng gave Torchic a warm smile, gently placing his hand on its head. "I swear on my life, I will be your closest companion and will never abandon you."