Chapter 96: Traces Appear! Earth Fruit!

Soon, a deep blue appeared in Lin Mo's hand.

Inside the house, Xu Qiqi also noticed the abnormality here, leaning in to look.

"What kind of tree fruit is this?"

Gazing at the tree fruit she had never seen before, Xu Qiqi couldn't help but ask.

"This is a mind fruit, a psychic tree fruit!"

Lin Mo shook the dark‑blue tree fruit in his hand, a smile curling at the corner of his mouth.

"Yah!"

Hearing this, Xu Qiqi covered her mouth and exclaimed: "Then this kind of psychic tree fruit must be very expensive!"

"Pretty much!"

Lin Mo turned on the tap and rinsed the mind fruit in his hand.

"Are you planning to sell it?"

Xu Qiqi widened her big eyes and muttered: "You don't have a psychic little spirit either."

After all, in Xu Qiqi's view, Lin Mo comes from a very ordinary family, and she has never seen a Lalu Las before.

Naturally, she assumed Lin Mo would sell it.

"Hehe!"

Lin Mo chuckled lightly: "I have use for it, I won't sell it!"

"Alright!"

Xu Qiqi stretched, patted her mouth, and said: "I'm sleepy, I'll go to sleep first!"

Lin Mo glanced at the clock on the wall.

It was already 2 a. m.

"I still have to go to school tomorrow!"

Lin Mo helplessly shook his head and then turned to go to the bathroom.

Fifteen minutes later.

"Lalu! Lalu!"

The shiny Lalu Las looked at the clean Lin Mo, appearing very excited.

With a swoosh, it darted straight to Lin Mo's front.

Its big eyes stared fixedly at Lin Mo, or rather at the dark‑blue mind fruit in his hand.

"Give!"

As for his own shiny Lalu Las, Lin Mo treasures it greatly.

Naturally, he is reluctant to part with even a single mind fruit.

Since he had already eaten one mind fruit before, the boost to the shiny Lalu Las might not be that great.

Lin Mo also couldn't be bothered to use the pot-pot.

"Ka-cha! Ka-cha!"

Lalu Las's tiny hands merely held the mind fruit and began to nibble on it.

Drop by drop of blue mind‑fruit juice stained Lalu Las's face a pale blue.

"Heh!"

After swallowing a mind fruit, Lalu Las even let out a satisfied burp.

Immediately, strands of faint blue light flowed and wrapped around Lalu Las.

"Tonight we meditate — no hugging me in bed!"

Lin Mo flicked Lalu Las's forehead, then wearily climbed onto the bed.

He fell into a deep sleep.

Hearing Lin Mo's words, the shiny Lalu Las became quite angry.

Its form flickered, turning into a phantom that appeared before Lin Mo.

With hands on hips, it glared at Lin Mo, puffed up with anger.

"Lalu Lalu!"

Hearing Lalu Las's chatter, the nearby Gua Gua Pao Wa Mi Mi Hu Hu opened its eyes.

After glancing at Lalu Las, it turned its head again and continued to snore loudly.

"Lalu! Lalu!"

Lalu Las glared with its big eyes, and faint red light gathered around its body.

It sat cross‑legged directly.

Thus it hovered in mid‑air, practicing meditation techniques.

The next day.

When Lin Mo opened his eyes again, a system prompt sounded in his ear.

"Dingdong! A shiny Lalu Las spirit detected one meter ahead!"

【Shiny Lalu Las (Psychic/Fairy)】

【Level: LV14 (Beginner)】

【Trait: Telepathy】

【Skills: Cry, Charming Voice, Immobilize, Meditation, Telekinesis, Teleport, Hypnosis, Soul‑sucking Kiss】

【Potential: Quasi‑King Level】

【Shiny Trait: Anthropomorphization – some people's bloodlines can learn all psychic moves.】

Hearing the System Prompt Sound from his ear, Lin Mo's eyes lit up.

This sucking kiss is actually not a bad technique.

It can absorb the opponent's stamina to restore oneself.

It counts as a recovery-type technique.

"La Lu! La Lu!"

And La Lu La Si appeared before Lin Mo the moment it saw him wake up.

It stared with wide eyes, puffing up at Lin Mo.

As if blaming Lin Mo for not letting it sleep in its arms.

"Little balloon!"

Lin Mo pressed his hand against its little belly, and it instantly became like a deflated balloon, clinging to his arm.

It revealed a pitiful pair of big, watery eyes.

"Hug!"

A clear, bell-like childish voice rang beside Lin Mo's ear.

"This little sprite!"

Lin Mo sighed, unable to tolerate La Lu La Si's spoiled behavior.

"Breakfast is ready; let's go out to eat today!"

Lin Mo tapped La Lu La Si's head; we can't stay in the room all the time.

La Lu La Si has reached the novice level, and I plan to assign it training tasks.

"La Lu! La Lu!"

La Lu La Si nodded, instantly flying onto Lin Mo's shoulder, its hands gripping his head tightly.

A lively little doll.

"Click!"

Pushing the door open, the first thing seen was Xu Qiqi already making breakfast.

"Huh?"

Xu Qiqi let out a soft "huh", looking at La Lu La Si on Lin Mo's shoulder, surprised: "How come this La Lu La Si."

Obviously, Xu Qiqi was also seeing this black-haired La Lu La Si for the first time.

"Shiny Larvitar!"

Lin Mo smiled slightly: "Its personality is a bit shy, so it has stayed inside the house."

"Eh!"

Xu Qiqi's face froze slightly, eyes full of surprise: "You actually still have a La Lu La Si!"

La Lu La Si is a Little Spirit of the Psychic and Fairy types.

Both are extremely rare attributes.

Therefore, La Lu La Si's price can be much higher than that of the Three Great Houses.

It is on par with ordinary Dragon-type Little Spirits.

However, because it possesses the instant-move technique, it is extremely hard to tame.

Thus its market price remains high.

Moreover, most importantly, this La Lu La Si is actually a Shiny Little Spirit.

Xu Qiqi showed envy: "Lin Mo, your luck is great!"

Lin Mo smiled slightly, glanced at Xu Qiqi: "Anyway, I'll still need to trouble you to help raise this La Lu La Si."

"With Hu Hu's help, it's not hard!"

Xu Qiqi laughed, taking out a delicate instrument from behind: "This is an Energy Cube maker!"

"It can produce at most intermediate Energy Cubes!"

"But my level is limited now; I can only make inferior ones!"

Upon hearing this, Xu Qiqi's face lit up with joy: "That's amazing!"

Energy Cubes aren't something just anyone can make.

Generally only low-level breeders can make them.

And only after graduating from a general breeder college does one obtain the qualification certificate.

"Congratulations!"

Lin Mo smiled slightly, feeling happy for Xu Qiqi from the bottom of his heart.

"This is also thanks to you!"

Xu Qiqi looked at Lin Mo, smiling sweetly: "From now on, I'll take care of all your Energy Cubes."

Lin Mo's eyes flickered, his gaze fixed on Xu Qiqi.

"Xu Qiqi, just live here from now on!"

Lin Mo's sudden remark really startled Xu Qiqi.

After all, Da Zhen Feng's participation in the breeder competition has ended; Xu Qiqi should by rights return home.

But letting Xu Qiqi go, Lin Mo still feels somewhat reluctant.

Listening to Lin Mo's words, Xu Qiqi lowered her head, silent.

For a moment, no one knew what she was thinking.

Time passed, and Xu Qiqi raised her head to look at Lin Mo.

"Hmm."

A soft, muffled response echoed.

But it represented Xu Qiqi's meaning.

"From now on, leave all the housework to me!"

Xu Qiqi looked at Lin Mo, her cheeks slightly flushed, and whispered, "Consider it as my rent payment!"

"Hehe!"

Lin Mo let out a light laugh, "You're welcome!"

"La Lu La Lu!"

Beside them, La Lu La Si shook Lin Mo's arm.

Looking at the expression, it was clear they were starving.

"I'll prepare breakfast for you right now!"

Lin Mo shook his head slightly and poured the Big Milk Can milk into a bowl.

After finishing the meal, the two left the house.

Jinling High School.

Staring at the tall school gate before them.

Xu Qiqi waved at Lin Mo, "I'm leaving."

The two were in different majors, so naturally they took different paths.

When they returned to the class, the angry Lian Ni Chang walked past them.

She didn't even glance at them.

"That little girl!"

Lin Mo shook his head slightly and returned to his seat.

Lin Mo's gaze turned to Zhang Qing, and he couldn't help asking, "Zhang Qing, what gift did your grandfather give you?"

After all, as a Sky King, his generosity was naturally boundless.

"A Mini Dragon!"

Zhang Qing didn't hide much and spoke plainly.

"???"

Lin Mo raised an eyebrow slightly, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes.

He hadn't expected it to be a Mini Dragon.

A quasi‑god Mini Dragon, its ultimate evolution form being the Fast Dragon.

If nurtured well, reaching Sky King level should be no problem.

Although it would require a great amount of time and money.

But its ceiling is not comparable to that of ordinary Little Spirits.

Consequently, on the market, a Mini Dragon already sells for tens of millions.

Of course, the price exceeds demand.

In a year, hardly anyone chooses to sell a Mini Dragon.

Naturally, this is also because Zhang Qing's family is vast and prosperous.

Raising a dragon‑type Little Spirit already consumes many resources.

Let alone having four dragon‑type Little Spirits plus a quasi‑god Mini Dragon.

That expense.

At least a few million per month.

"My family is huge and prosperous!"

Lin Mo's eyes flickered as he murmured, "I must also plan carefully—poison‑type gem, Youjila!"

"All thanks to you; without you, we wouldn't know when we'd earn grandpa's approval!"

It was clear that Zhang Qing, having obtained the Mini Dragon, was in good spirits, and he looked at Lin Mo, asking:

"By the way, Lin Mo, which Spirit Academy will you choose for university?"

With an Elite Level Da Zhen Feng, Lin Mo could enter any top‑nation Spirit Academy.

"Zhuhai Academy, then!"

Lin Mo thought briefly and replied, "ZH City has many Secret Realms, and the school rewards plenty of good things each year!"

"That sounds great; we'll go together then!"

Zhang Qing patted Lin Mo's shoulder and said, "I'll also go to Zhuhai Academy in the future."

"Mm-hmm!"

Lin Mo nodded, glanced at Zhang Qing, and asked, "What was Lian Ni Chang so angry about just now?"

"She's been in a bad mood these past few days!"

Zhang Qing shook his head, muttering, "Women are complex creatures; don't provoke her during this period!"

"Step! Step! Step!"

Accompanied by a series of footsteps, Hong Tao, dressed in a white down jacket, entered the classroom.

Hong Tao glanced at the students below and said, "I have an announcement: any student whose initial Little Spirit has reached the ordinary‑level peak, come to my office!"

Having said that, Hong Tao turned and left.

Hearing this, Lin Mo glanced at Zhang Qing and asked, "Did you hear any rumors?"

After all, Zhang Qing's family background is illustrious, so he naturally knows many pieces of information.

"It should be related to the ruins in the Xia Shan Secret Realm!"

Zhang Qing scratched his head and said softly, "My grandfather said this seems to be a benefit that our school principal secured for us students!"

"Ruins!"

Lin Mo's eyes flickered; there really are ruins inside the Xia Shan Secret Realm.

Indeed, if they were merely some fossil Little Spirits, the Spirit Guards wouldn't value them so much.

"Then how much do you know about this Secret Realm?"

Lin Mo stroked his chin and began questioning Zhang Qing.

Zhang Qing shook his head, "I'm not interested in this thing."

"You aren't going?"

Lin Mo's sword‑like eyebrows twitched. Not even interested in the Secret Realm's ruins?

"I'm too weak right now!"

Zhang Qing laughed and explained, "If I had Elite Level strength, it would be easy to go in; with Normal Level strength, it's just for a bit of fun 1"

"But you can go in!"

Zhang Qing let out a light sigh, looking at Lin Mo: "Isn't your Da Zhen Feng at Elite Level strength?"

"Perhaps going in could bring many benefits!"

Lin Mo nodded slightly, saying little else.

In the whole class, only three reached the late‑stage Normal Level Little Spirit strength: himself, Lian Ni Chang, and Zhang Qing.

If Zhang Qing doesn't go.

Wouldn't that mean just me and Lian Ni Chang would go together?

Arriving at the office, they saw Lian Ni Chang already there early.

Besides Lian Ni Chang, there were two familiar figures.

Shi Yun and Qian Sanyi.

The two were students they had sparred with last time.

They hadn't expected the two's strength to improve so quickly.

Both have become Normal Level late‑stage Little Spirit trainers.

Seeing Lin Mo arrive, Shi Yun winked at him, "Going together to the Secret Realm ruins this time?"

"Perhaps!"

Lin Mo smiled faintly.

"Hmph!"

Lian Ni Chang glanced at Lin Mo, humming lightly, "Going home early every day, perhaps you've already fallen into a gentle world!"

"Tsk tsk!"

Shi Yun clicked her tongue, "A whiff of jealousy!"

"What are you saying!"

Lian Ni Chang glared fiercely at Shi Yun, about to continue scolding.

From outside the door came Hong Tao's light cough:

"Besides Zhang Qing, the Normal Level late‑stage trainers at our school are the four of you!"

Hong Tao walked directly in front of the four, sat on the sofa, and said, "A ruin was discovered in the Xia Shan Secret Realm this time 1"

"Based on your strength, you originally had no qualification to enter it!"

"It's just the opportunity our principal secured for you!"

"You can follow the Spirit Guard Captain into the ruins to see if any opportunities arise!"

Having said that, Hong Tao immediately stood up, "That's all I have to say!"

"Gather at the school gate this weekend!"

Hearing this, Shi Yun exclaimed, "A rare ruin—can we also go in?"

Qian Sanyi nodded and added, "If we obtain something in the ruins, we don't have to hand it over to the Spirit Guard, right?"

"Hehe!"

Hong Tao chuckled lightly, "Whatever good stuff you get, just keep it for yourselves!"

"That's not bad!"

Lin Mo stroked his chin, his eyes flickering.

"Clap clap clap!"

At the same time, Hong Tao clapped his hands and said, "My words have been delivered; you may now return!"

Having said that, Hong Tao added, "The ruin is rare, so don't spread the news outward!"

"We all know that!"

Lian Ni Chang nodded, "But can we only bring our initial Little Spirits?"

"Mm hm!"

Hong Tao nodded, "I know your family backgrounds; if you bring a sanctioned Heavenly King Little Spirit from home, the Spirit Guards will have objections!"

After all, the ruin's resources are that limited.

Allowing only Normal Level late‑stage students to enter is also a consideration.

First, students of this strength can't obtain the good stuff in the ruin.

Second, it also saves face for the Jinling High School principal.

It's a win‑win.

In that case, I can only bring the Da Zhen Feng!

Lin Mo's eyes flickered, and he touched the Spirit Ball in his bosom.

Now the Da Zhen Feng's strength is at level 32, which counts as early Elite Level strength.

"If only I could obtain that poison-system gem before heading to the ruins!"

Lin Mo's eyes flickered as he muttered softly, "Maybe it can let my Da Zhen Feng's strength increase a bit!"

With the Da Zhen Feng's strength increased, I can reap more benefits in the Secret Realm ruins.

Time passed, and soon it was time to get out of school.

At the school gate.

"Lin Mo, why are you so late?"

From afar, Lin Mo saw Xu Qiqi wearing a blue down jacket.

Lin Mo pulled out a key from his bosom and handed it over: "Here's the key, go home first and feed my Little Spirit for me!"

"I still have things to do, I'll return later!"

Hearing Lin Mo's words, Xu Qiqi nodded: "What do you want to eat? I'll make it for you!"

"No need, you decide!"

Lin Mo smiled slightly: "Your cooking skills are great."

After parting with Xu Qiqi, Lin Mo went straight to the Little Spirit sales center.

"Do you have Earth Fruit here?"

The quickest and most convenient way to boost the Da Ge Yi's strength.

That is to buy a ground-system attribute tree fruit.

One piece can let the Da Ge Yi break through to Elite Level.

"Earth Fruit?"

A female sales clerk in a blue uniform shook her head: "Recently none, you can ask other stores!"

"None?"

Lin Mo frowned slightly, then turned and left.

I don't know whether the Earth Fruit is extremely rare or Lin Mo's luck is bad.

After asking several shops in a row, there was no trace of the Earth Fruit.

Moreover, the Black Market isn't open now.

This also dashed Lin Mo's thought of going to the Black Market to search.

"I can only try my luck at the fossil shop!"

Attribute tree fruits are not only sold in the Little Spirit shop; they can also appear inside fossils.

Thus, for Lin Mo, it's just a matter of trying his luck at the fossil shop.

"Sir, is there anything I can help you with?"

Coincidentally, the one on duty today is Xiao Fang.

She walked up to Lin Mo with a smiling face and asked.

"Any new fossils?"

Lin Mo stepped into the store, his gaze sweeping over the arranged fossils.

"Mm-hmm!"

Xiao Fang nodded: "Lots of fossils have come in recently!"

"Dingdong! Earth Fruit detected 300 meters ahead!"

"Earth Fruit: When used by a ground-system Little Spirit, it can improve aptitude and strength."

"Aptitude can be raised up to Quasi King Level!"

Hearing the System Prompt Sound in his ear, Lin Mo's eyes lit up.

After searching for so long, I finally stumbled upon an Earth Fruit here.