Chapter 14: The Competition Begins!

Tick‑tock!

Tick‑tock!

Drops of sweat slid down Lin Mo's cheek.

Lin Mo lifted his shirt to wipe the sweat from his forehead, then took an Energy Cube from the table and handed it to Da Zhen Feng, who was training the steel needle.

Da Zhen Feng opened its mouth and began gnawing the Energy Cube.

Looking at the pitch‑black night, Lin Mo stretched and said, "I can't believe I trained this late without noticing!"

Bang bang!

Da Zhen Feng patted the sharp steel needle, indicating it could keep training.

A smile appeared at Lin Mo's mouth corner, gently patting Da Zhen Feng's head, and whispered, "Rest a bit earlier!"

Time passed, and in the blink of an eye it was already the next day.

One pancake, please!

Add a sausage and two eggs!

Now having money in hand, Lin Mo unusually ordered a meal.

Although the training was quite late yesterday, Lin Mo didn't feel much discomfort.

That's strange!

Lin Mo murmured low, eating the pancake while heading toward the school.

Have you all heard?

Heard what?

You didn't know this? The Little Spirit Hunter Guild even posted an announcement!

A wealthy lady is willing to spend 50,000 yuan to purchase a Dripping Spider!

What's so special about that thing? Plenty of money but nowhere to spend!

Several figures in tight shirts passed by.

Lin Mo slightly raised an eyebrow, but kept the numbers in mind.

For Lin Mo, money is most lacking now.

That gravity ball is still lying in the fossil pile.

If a Dripping Spider could be caught, the gravity ball would be within easy reach.

And just as Lin Mo hesitated, looking up.

The big characters "Jinling High School" already appeared before the eyes.

Arrived!

Lin Mo muttered a word and strode into the school.

Since today is the first day of the Small Spirit Competition, the classmates were very excited.

They were discussing the competition.

Step! Step! Step!

Accompanied by a series of footfalls, Hong Tiao in a white dress arrived at the podium.

I'm the judge today, I can't look after you!

Hong Tiao looked at the students below and said, "Don't slack off just because I'm not beside you; you must work hard for me!"

Don't tarnish the reputation of our Class Three!

Lian Ni Chang, ahead, quickly turned her head toward Lin Mo and asked, "Going to watch my competition?"

Forget it!

Lin Mo shook his head and muttered, "You, I'm number nine; perhaps you haven't finished your match yet, and I'll start already!"

The whole school has three competition arenas, allowing three Small Spirit Competitions to run simultaneously.

According to order, the third round is Lin Mo's.

Don't worry, my competition time will be quick!

Lian Ni Chang looked at Lin Mo confidently and smiled, "One move, one move and I can defeat the opponent!"

Although it sounds arrogant, Lian Ni Chang truly has that strength.

A late‑stage novice Strong Chicken, a dual‑element fire and martial‑arts type of the three elite families.

As long as they don't face the rich students, a one‑move knockout is quite normal.

Hong Tiao glanced at the watch on the podium and said, "It's nine o'clock, everyone gather at the playground, take your positions, and go!"

Lin Mo patted the Spirit Ball at his waist, smiled, and said, "Da Zhen Feng, it's time to let everyone see your strength!"

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The battle proceeded very quickly.

In the blink of an eye it was Lian Ni Chang's turn.

Lin Mo slightly raised an eyebrow, curious, and walked over slowly.

Lian Ni Chang's opponent was a short boy holding a Spirit Ball.

What terrible luck, running into you here!

The boy looked at Lian Ni Chang and muttered.

Lian Ni Chang, impatient, quickly threw her Spirit Ball.

A red flash streaked.

A fiery red Strong Chicken appeared before her.

"I'm in a hurry, hurry up and release your Little Spirit!"

Only saw Lian Ni Chang glance at Lin Mo outside the field, she smiled and said: "Don't worry, I'll finish this quickly!"

Lin Mo raised an eyebrow slightly, and Lian Ni Chang's words instantly focused the gaze of the surrounding male classmates on Lin Mo.

Lian Ni Chang comes from a good family background and is also pretty.

Naturally, she is the secret crush of many male classmates.

Now that Lian Ni Chang is openly speaking with Lin Mo like this, it naturally arouses jealousy among the male classmates.

"The saying that women are trouble is absolutely correct!"

Lin Mo shook head slightly; in Lin Mo's view, women only affect the speed of throwing Spirit Balls.

No merits at all.

"Although I'm not your opponent, I will give it my all!"

The short-statured man was very determined and did not give up easily.

Only saw the short-statured man throw out a Spirit Ball; amidst the flashing red light, a pale yellow Little Spirit appeared on the field.

"Ding-dong! A Little Spirit Pichu detected ahead!"

A pale yellow electric mouse appeared on the field.

Have to say, as the initial form of Pikachu, Pichu's appearance is really not bad.

【Pichu (Electric-type)】

【Level: LV11 (Novice)】

【Trait: Static】

【Skills: Electric Shock, Tail Wag, Palm Strike Surprise】

【Potential: Ordinary】

A mere level 11 Pichu has only three moves.

Against that sturdy Strong Chicken, it's truly not enough.

"Electric Shock!"

The man did not give up, but instead launched the first attack.

Pichu leapt forward, quickly lunging at the Strong Chicken.

A blinding thunderous force instantly surged from within Pichu.

Because Pichu is relatively weak, the lightning it releases is also very feeble.

"Dodge it!"

Lian Ni Chang's expression turned slightly serious, and she quickly reacted.

Only saw the Strong Chicken plant its feet and leap straight into the air.

Its fur, orange-red all over, looked like blazing flames from afar.

"Fire Spark!"

As Lian Ni Chang's words fell, the Strong Chicken opened its mouth.

A blaze of fire instantly spewed from the Strong Chicken's mouth.

As the Fire Spark surged, it instantly swept outward.

It engulfed Pichu within.

Seeing the restrained Pichu, Lian Ni Chang's face lit up with joy, and she immediately shouted: "Catch! End the battle!"

The Strong Chicken waved its right hand, and on its sharp claws, specks of white light flashed.

In the flashing light, it swiftly struck Pichu's chest.

Three bloody streaks instantly appeared; bright red blood quickly stained Pichu's chest.

But this was far from over.

Under the Strong Chicken's mighty force, Pichu, like a deflated balloon, was instantly flung backward.

It crashed heavily to the ground in front of the man.

The male classmate looked at the fallen Pichu, anxious and frantic, immediately picked it up and shouted:

"Pichu, are you okay?"

"Hurry and send it to the infirmary!"

Lian Ni Chang shook her head slightly and said: "Just shouting won't cure it."