Chapter 11: Poison Lotus Fruit!

"Next Monday we draw lots, Tuesday the competition begins!"

"Hong Shao glanced at everyone, then said, 'You all remember to make preparations, don't be timid in battle!'"

"With Hong Shao's words echoing in their mind, Lin Mo left the school alone."

"Lin Mo did not accept the so-called help from Lian Ni Chang."

"Others can help you for a moment, but they can't help you forever."

"Nothing in the world happens for no reason."

"Being lenient toward people, Lin Mo is not like when they just became a trainer, being hindered by these matters and unable to act."

"Now I still have forty thousand dollars; I should go see what can boost Da Zhen Feng's strength!"

"Lin Mo muttered softly, and without thinking directed their gaze toward a Little Spirit Fossil Shop on the street."

"Little Spirit Fossils are wrapped inside a special layer of rock."

"Inside the fossils there may be ancient Little Spirits, attribute treasures, and Little Spirit technique learning devices."

"Of course there may also be mysterious Little Spirit eggs and some special Little Spirit items."

"Last year, a lucky person unearthed a priceless Fossil Pterosaur at this Little Spirit Fossil Shop."

"They sold it for 5 million."

"For a time it attracted many people, making the Little Spirit Fossil Shop of June last year."

"It set a new record in historical performance."

"But since then, few people have unearthed anything good."

"For a moment, people suspected whether that man was colluding with the shop owner."

"Someone who deliberately deceives people into coming here to buy fossils."

"Since then, its business has plummeted, but there are still many gamblers who come here to try their luck."

"They hope to unearth some extraordinarily valuable items here."

"Lin Mo walked into the shop wearing cloth shoes."

"In summer, the shop interior was quite deserted."

"The standing air conditioner was on, and the surging cold wind blew, making the two female salespeople at the door shiver."

"Upon seeing Lin Mo's arrival, the female salesperson on the right lit up with joy and hurried over."

"She did not look down on Lin Mo because of their age, but instead smiled and said, 'Hello, customer. I am the salesperson of the Little Spirit Fossil Shop; you can call me Xiao Fang.'"

"Xiao Fang???"

"Lin Mo raised their eyebrows slightly, never expecting to hear such a nostalgic name here."

"I'm just having a look!"

"Lin Mo estimated that fossil prices wouldn't be low; with their forty thousand dollars they could only afford scraps."

"Lin Mo, who possesses a prompt system, is somewhat like having X-ray vision."

"Although it is limited to items related to Little Spirits."

"But when it comes to fossils, Lin Mo has a great advantage."

"Treasures that others cannot find, Lin Mo can easily discover thanks to the system."

"This is our shop's treasure!"

"Xiao Fang brought Lin Mo to a pitch-black fossil at the entrance."

"The fossil before them was huge, roughly over two meters tall."

"Even though Lin Mo is 1.8 meters tall, they still appear puny next to this stone."

"For just 3 million, you can take this fossil home!"

"Xiao Fang smiled broadly and continued enthusiastically: 'Moreover, our shop offers free stone-cutting; you can instantly know what treasure lies inside this fossil!'"

"Lin Mo couldn't help but shake their head at the three‑million price tag."

"Anyone who bought this fossil would truly be a sucker."

"No system prompt sounded, meaning there was nothing inside this fossil."

"Isn't that just being a sucker?"

"No wonder their business is poor, yet the shop hasn't closed down."

"And it's still operating with vigor."

"Just swindling one big fool is enough to keep the shop running for a year."

"As expected, it's the capitalists who make money."

"Seeing Lin Mo shake their head, Xiao Fang didn't lose heart but pointed to a small fossil beside them."

"I'm willing to call this fossil the Beauty Stone!"

"Xiao Fang quickly stepped forward, stood beside the fossil, and posed vigorously: 'Look, doesn't it resemble a woman's figure?'"

"But when Lin Mo stood before this fossil, a crisp system prompt suddenly sounded."

"Ding‑dong! A Little Spirit Fossil Helmet detected ahead!"

"Fossil Helmet (Rock Attribute/Water Attribute)"

"Level: LV34 (Elite Level)"

"Trait: Battle Armor"

"Skills: Claw, Water Jet, Stare, Mud Attack"

"Potential: Quasi King Level"

"Hearing the system prompt in their ear, Lin Mo's eyes lit up."

"Never did they expect that inside this fossil there would be a sickle helmet."

Moreover, the strength of this Scythe Helmet has actually reached Elite Level.

A regular Elite Level Little Spirit is worth several hundred thousand.

Moreover, this Elite Level Little Spirit happens to be a fossil Little Spirit.

Its value naturally climbs further.

Based on market prices, this Elite Level Scythe Helmet is valued at around one million.

"This fossil sells for only 800,000!"

Seeing that Lin Mo seemed interested in the fossil, Xiao Fang smiled and hurriedly said, "If you act, grab it quickly."

"800,000!"

Lin Mo pursed his lips; the price was indeed not low.

But flipping it could earn 200,000, which is quite good.

Of course, Lin Mo only thought about it, given his current strength and status.

Aiming for 800,000 was like a fool's dream, utterly unattainable.

Seeing Lin Mo's gaze, Xiao Fang's eyes flashed with a hint of disappointment, yet she still smiled and patiently explained the next fossil to Lin Mo.

"Sorry for the trouble!"

Lin Mo apologized to Xiao Fang, "My remaining funds are limited; I can't afford any of these!"

"I see!"

After hearing Lin Mo, Xiao Fang didn't say much, pointed toward the distant fossil pile, and said, "There's a bunch of small fossils over there, each 30,000!"

Lin Mo raised an eyebrow slightly and looked in the direction Xiao Fang pointed.

He saw palm-sized fossils stacked on the ground.

The thick dust on the fossils indicated they had been here for some years.

They were probably trash that others ignored.

At 30,000 each, Lin Mo could afford them.

Thinking of this, Lin Mo walked over with interest, his gaze fixed on the nearly thirty fossils on the ground.

"Ding dong! Poison Lotus Fruit discovered ahead!"

"Poison Lotus Fruit: after a Poison-type Small Spirit uses it, it can boost strength and aptitude, up to Quasi Heavenly King!"

Hearing the System Prompt Sound in his ears, Lin Mo's pupils involuntarily narrowed.

He never expected that among this pile of fossils, such a precious attribute fruit could be found.

And it was a Poison-type fruit he could actually use right now.

This single fruit could definitely boost his Da Zhen Feng's strength, letting it take the top spot in this contest.

As they say, a step ahead is a step ahead.

As long as he secures a top three place, he can obtain an attribute fruit and further enhance Miaomiao's strength.

"Ding dong!"

And before it ended, another System Prompt Sound rang out suddenly.