Chapter 99: Taming the Gillfish Dragon, Entering the Ruins!

It's about time to try taming this guy!

Lin Mo's eyes flickered as his gaze fixed on the Spirit Ball in his hand.

Immediately, Lin Mo's wrist twitched.

A red flash instantly appeared before him.

"Roar!

"

A blue‑green Gillfish Dragon settled steadily before him.

"Dingdong! A Little Spirit Gillfish Dragon detected five meters ahead!"

【Gillfish Dragon (Water/Dragon)】

【Level: LV35 (Elite Level)】

【Trait: Strong Jaw】

【Skills: Impact, Water Gun, Guard, Primal Force, Bite Hold, Dragon Breath】

【Potential: Elite Level】

A mid‑Elite Gillfish Dragon.

It is only because Da Zhen Feng's power has reached the pinnacle of Elite Level now that Lin Mo dares to tame it.

The Gillfish Dragon's wild nature had not faded; the moment it saw Lin Mo,

threads of blood instantly rose in its eyes.

It opened its massive, blood‑stained maw, ready to devour Lin Mo.

"Da Zhen Feng!"

A faint smile flickered at Lin Mo's mouth as he called out lightly.

"Bang bang!"

Da Zhen Feng's sharp steel needle brushed gently.

Grinding

A veil of faint white light instantly enveloped Da Zhen Feng's steel needle.

Da Zhen Feng stared coldly at the distant Gillfish Dragon, wings fluttering, ready in strict formation.

If the Gillfish Dragon moved even a step forward, Da Zhen Feng would surely deliver a lethal strike.

Feeling the pressure emanating from Da Zhen Feng, the Gillfish Dragon showed hesitation, its mouth slightly open.

For a moment, there was no movement.

"Lin Mo, what is this Little Spirit?"

Inside, Xu Qiqi saw Lin Mo summon another Little Spirit and assumed it was a newly tamed one.

She stepped closer and asked.

"Roar!

"

The moment it saw Xu Qiqi approach, the Gillfish Dragon became extremely panicked.

Its mouth slightly open, a torrent of water continuously gathered inside.

"Take action!"

A chill flashed in Lin Mo's eyes as he whispered, "Looks like we need to pound it!"

As he spoke, Da Zhen Feng transformed into a yellow flash and vanished instantly.

When Da Zhen Feng reappeared, it was already before the Gillfish Dragon.

The sharp steel needle plunged down heavily.

"Splash!"

The steel needle drove in, instantly piercing the Gillfish Dragon's chest.

Its chest severely wounded, the Gillfish Dragon let out a howl.

It collapsed to the ground, bright red blood continuously gushing from its chest.

With just one move, Da Zhen Feng had heavily injured the Gillfish Dragon.

Today's Da Zhen Feng is a far cry from its former self, its power now at the Elite Level pinnacle.

For a mid‑Elite Gillfish Dragon,

its strength is utterly crushing.

"This is a Gillfish Dragon, one I tamed in the Secret Realm!"

Lin Mo glanced at Xu Qiqi beside him and smiled slightly: "Your aura is a bit heavy, needs a pound!"

"So this is the Fossil Little Spirit?"

Xu Qiqi's eyes widened; she had only ever heard of Fossil Little Spirits before.

This was her first time seeing a Fossil Little Spirit with her own eyes.

"Flower Healing Huan Huan!"

Lin Mo glanced at the soaring Flower Healing Huan Huan in midair and smiled faintly: "Heal a bit!"

"Heal, heal!"

Only a light sigh from Flower Healing Huan Huan was heard as its body swayed slightly.

Then specks of pale green light fell from Flower Healing Huan Huan's body.

They landed in the courtyard.

The turquoise green light points continued to coalesce.

Soon, fresh tender blades of grass began sprouting from the ground.

The wound on the Gill Fish Dragon's chest slowly healed.

"Roar!"

The Gill Fish Dragon let out a low growl, and its gaze toward Da Zhen Feng was filled with fear.

It was the crushing force of strength.

It made the Gill Fish Dragon feel genuine terror.

"Splash!"

The Gill Fish Dragon did not hesitate at all and turned around to flee.

Its sturdy legs pushed off powerfully, attempting to leap over the fence and escape.

But a pale crimson light—

in an instant enveloped the Gill Fish Dragon and sucked it straight into the Spirit Ball.

"Clack!"

Lin Mo gently tossed the Spirit Ball they held, a faint smile flashing at the corner of their mouth: "Want to run? Did you ask me?"

"Go!"

Lin Mo threw the Spirit Ball they held forward again.

The Gill Fish Dragon landed on the spot, its eyes filled with bewilderment.

Obviously, it hadn't expected to find itself here.

"Bang bang!"

Da Zhen Feng lightly tapped the sharp steel needles, causing the Gill Fish Dragon opposite to retreat repeatedly.

It is clear that the Gill Fish Dragon now has a reflexive fear of Da Zhen Feng.

"Wooo!"

The Gill Fish Dragon lifted its head, emitting a series of whimpering sounds.

"Hehe!"

Seeing the Gill Fish Dragon's reaction, Lin Mo nodded with satisfaction.

"From now on, be obedient; I won't mistreat you!"

While speaking, Lin Mo glanced at the fruit juice inside the house.

Xu Qiqi understood, and immediately fetched a bowl of freshly squeezed fruit juice, a portion of Little Spirit Food, and a bottle of Big Milk Can milk from inside the house.

"Glug glug!"

Staring at the food emitting a tempting aroma, the Gill Fish Dragon couldn't help but swallow.

Its stomach kept rumbling with repeated glugging sounds.

Since being captured, the Gill Fish Dragon hasn't had a meal.

Now, seeing such a lavish feast, its stomach naturally growled.

But when the Gill Fish Dragon raised its head and looked at Da Zhen Feng constantly waving steel needles, it couldn't help feeling apprehensive.

It hesitated.

"Eat!"

Seeing the Gill Fish Dragon's state, Lin Mo found it somewhat amusing, pointed at the food on the ground, and said: "Become my Little Spirit; these are all yours!"

"Wuwu!"

At Lin Mo's words, the Gill Fish Dragon showed no hesitation and rushed toward Lin Mo.

Its huge mouth swallowed the glass bottle whole.

Lin Mo was not worried about that.

The Elite Level Gill Fish Dragon's body is incredibly hard.

A mere fragment of glass cannot harm the Gill Fish Dragon at all.

"This Gill Fish Dragon has such a huge appetite!"

Seeing this, Xu Qiqi beside him showed concern: "Lin Mo, you have money now!"

Just the Big Milk Can milk costs tens of thousands per month.

Add to that the fruit filling the refrigerator and the Little Spirit Food.

Xu Qiqi couldn't help but look at Lin Mo: "I can now craft Energy Cubes; I'll take some out to sell!"

"Silly girl!"

Hearing Xu Qiqi's words, Lin Mo felt warm inside: "You still need to worry about the money!"

"This weekend I'm going to the ruins!"

"If luck is good and we capture a few Elite Level Little Spirits, next month's expenses will be covered!"

Weekend.

The appointed time has already arrived.

"Lin Mo, take (it) to the Secret Realm to eat!"

Xu Qiqi hurriedly took out the corn from the pot, handed it to Lin Mo with a smile, and said: "Not sure when we'll return, so let this corn fill the stomach!"

"Thanks!"

Lin Mo took the corn and thanked: "The Little Spirit at home is entrusted to you!"

Leaving home, I quickly arrived at school.

Lin Mo, with a Da Zhen Feng Spirit Ball tucked at his waist, appeared alone at the gate of Jinling High School.

What Lin Mo didn't expect was that he was not the first to arrive here.

Qian Sanyi and Shi Yun were already standing at the school entrance, chatting and laughing.

Seeing Lin Mo's arrival, Shi Yun smiled and waved at him: "Lin Mo, you're here?"

"Who is the teacher leading the group this time?"

Lin Mo slightly frowned and asked.

After all, going to the Secret Realm isn't something the students go to alone; there must be a leader.

"It should be your homeroom teacher, right?"

Shi Yun scratched the hair by her ear and muttered, "Among the few homeroom teachers, hers is the strongest!"

"Ta Ta!"

Accompanied by a series of footsteps, Hong Tiao, wearing a blue down jacket, walked slowly from afar.

Today Hong Tiao let her long hair down, her figure curvaceous.

Even though she wore a bulky down jacket, one could feel the perfect body beneath.

It must be said, compared with Lian Ni Chang and Xu Qiqi, Hong Tiao seemed more mature.

Lin Mo stroked his chin, and as he continued to assess, a series of footsteps came from behind.

"Lin Mo!"

With a startled shout, a light slap landed on his shoulder.

Then Lian Ni Chang leapt again in front of Lin Mo.

She blinked her big eyes, making a playful face at Lin Mo.

Sure enough, a woman is like an unfathomable weather.

Just days ago she wore a stern, indifferent expression; now she's cheerful again.

"Since everyone's here, let's set off!"

Hong Tiao glanced at the crowd, then waved: "Let's go!"

Xia Shan Secret Realm.

Staring at the floating white light sphere before them.

A White-haired Spirit Guard Captain stood before the sphere.

Behind the captain was a familiar figure.

The female Spirit Guard King, Wang Nianwan.

Wang Nianwan also spotted Lin Mo, smiling, if not for the White-haired Spirit Guard Captain's presence.

She might have waved at him.

"This time entering the ruins, besides the Spirit Guard side, there's also a group of Jinling Academy students!"

Hong Tiao glanced at the nearby chattering students.

Because the ruins are limited in size, they can't hold too many at once.

This time only students from Jinling High School and Jinling Academy entered together with the Spirit Guard.

According to Lin Mo's calculation, there were eight Jinling Academy students.

Since no Little Spirits were released, Lin Mo couldn't discern the students' strength.

But Lin Mo guessed they all had at least Elite Level power.

After all, Jinling Academy is one of the nation's top ten academies.

Students who get in are mostly ordinary‑level late‑stage cultivators.

Those who make it here are the cream of the crop.

"Ta Ta!"

At that moment, the White-haired Spirit Guard Captain walked to the Secret Realm light sphere, scanned the students, and nodded slightly: "Everyone's here, go in!"

After speaking, the captain turned first.

Stepping into the light sphere of the Secret Realm.

Accompanied by a strong dizziness, when Lin Mo opened his eyes again, he was already inside the Xia Shan Secret Realm.

The hard rocks were piled messily.

"Here we go again!"

Lin Mo inhaled a breath of foul air and couldn't help but sigh.

After all, counting all the times, he'd been to this Xia Shan Secret Realm the most.

With a "clack," the White-haired Spirit Guard Captain tossed a Spirit Ball.

A red flash streaked by.

A robust Flame Dragon materialized beside him.

"Dingdong! A Little Spirit Flame Dragon detected 100 meters ahead!"

【Flame Dragon (Fire/Flying)】

【Level: LV44 (Quasi Celestial King)】

【Trait: Mong Fire】

【Skills: Jet Flame, Flame Fang, Thunder Punch, Flame Vortex, Earth Toss】

【Potential: Celestial King】

Hearing the System Prompt Sound in his ear, Lin Mo raised an eyebrow.

But I vaguely recall that this Fire‑breathing Dragon last time only possessed the strength of an early‑stage Heavenly King.

Now it has somehow risen to level 44.

Moreover, its aptitude has also reached Heavenly King.

"Could it be that it used a fire‑element treasure—charcoal?"

In that case, it seems this is the only possibility.

After all, for someone like the Spirit Guard Captain, obtaining rare charcoal is quite normal.

"Stop!"

The White‑haired Spirit Guard Captain leapt gracefully and landed steadily on the Fire‑breathing Dragon's back.

He then turned, looked down at Wang Nianwan and the others, and said, "I'll go first, you follow!"

Having said that,

the Fire‑breathing Dragon let out a low growl, its tail flames blazing fiercely, producing crackling burning sounds.

"Puff—! Puff—!"

The Fire‑breathing Dragon flapped its wings, instantly turning into a faint crimson afterimage that rose straight into the air.

Watching the departing Fire‑breathing Dragon, Lin Mo's eyes flickered as he murmured softly:

"If the chance comes later, I must get a Fire‑breathing Dragon!"

I must admit, a Fire‑breathing Dragon with two ga evolution forms is truly very cool.

If in the future I meet a Little Fire Dragon that catches my eye, Lin Mo wouldn't mind taming one.

"All of you, come with me!"

Wang Nianwan stepped forward then, his gaze turning to the students behind him, and said, "Take this path; the Little Spirits along this road have all been captured!"

"No danger!"

Having said that, Wang Nianwan blinked at Lin Mo, then turned and left.

"Lin Mo!" "Big Pig Hoof!"

"Lin Mo!" "Big Pig Hoof!"

Meanwhile, from behind came a series of dripping sounds.

Lin Mo glanced sideways and saw Lian Ni Chang staring wide‑eyed, fixedly watching him.

Seeing Lian Ni Chang's expression, Lin Mo felt a chill in his heart and hurried his steps.

He walked up to Hong Shao.

Hong Shao glanced at Lin Mo, slightly furrowing his brows, a hint of puzzlement flashing in his eyes.

The group walked, stopping intermittently.

Finally they halted before a steep mountain peak.

Here, Lin Mo could see from afar a massive Fire‑breathing Dragon.

The White‑haired Spirit Guard Captain lay on the Dragon's body, squinting and resting.

"He does know how to slack off and rest!"

Lian Ni Chang pursed his lips and muttered a low complaint.

"Since everyone has arrived!"

The White‑haired Spirit Guard Captain, clearly impatient, pulled a dim black stone from his chest and said, "Then let's start right away!"

He placed the black stone directly into a groove.

The groove was on the mountain rock; unless one looked closely, its existence would be unnoticed.

When the black stone settled in the groove,

"Buzz—buzz—buzz!"

Accompanied by an increasingly piercing buzzing that kept sounding.

A sudden sound effect, like a click, echoed from the pale yellow mountain rock ahead.

A pit about three meters long and wide appeared before them.

The pit was pitch black and utterly silent.

"Let's go!"

The White‑haired Spirit Guard Captain produced a Spirit Ball and instantly captured the Fire‑breathing Dragon before him.

He then turned and walked into the pit.

Seeing the Spirit Guard Captain enter, the others ceased any further thought and followed closely behind.

Strangely enough,

the pit was utterly dark, yet when the group entered,

lamps suddenly lit up on both sides of the path.

"It's so ancient, yet it can still light up!"

Lin Mo's eyes flickered as he murmured, "The technological level of this ruin is so high!"

And as they walked to the deepest part,

an ancient tower appeared before them.

The White‑haired Spirit Guard Captain gazed at the ancient tower, his eyes showing a faint, bewildered look.

As if admiring a masterpiece of divine craftsmanship.

"Tap tap!"

A series of footsteps sounded.

At some point, Wang Nianwan slowly walked to Lin Mo's side and whispered, "This ruin is this ancient tower; it's very mysterious inside!"

Looking at Wang Nianwan beside him, Lin Mo's eyes flickered as he asked softly, "In what way is it mysterious?"

"It's like spatial technology!"

Wang Nianwan hesitated for a moment, then explained, "Everyone who enters will appear in a different space!"

"Moreover, oddly enough, the Little Spirit you face has strength that exactly matches your own Little Spirit!"

At this point, a hint of fear flashed in Wang Nianwan's eyes as she said, "I…

…failed!"

Lin Mo glanced at Wang Nianwan and said softly, "That's rather normal."

"You???"

The previously dejected Wang Nianwan, startled, quickly glared at Lin Mo, "You yourself must be careful; the minor spirit that appears is very strong!"

Having said that, Wang Nianwan turned around, about to leave.

"By the way, if you defeat the Little Spirit, what do you gain?"

Seeing Wang Nianwan about to leave, Lin Mo felt a stir in his heart, quickly grabbed her arm and asked softly.

"This one…

Wang Nianwan shook her head, "I haven't defeated it either, so naturally I gained nothing; among our spirit guardian, those who can defeat it are few!"

"But I heard the Little Spirits inside are all Ditto transformations!"

At this point, Wang Nianwan muttered, "To be precise, my family's elder's Fire Dragon gained its power boost inside!"

"Charcoal??"

Lin Mo immediately caught on.

The Fire Dragon's power increase is inseparable from the attribute treasure Charcoal.

And being able to enhance one's Fire Dragon within this ruin.

That naturally means obtaining Charcoal inside.

An attribute treasure.

Lin Mo's eyes flickered as his gaze fell on the ancient tower before him, a hint of eagerness in his eyes.

"You can only enter nine at a time!"

The white‑haired Spirit Guard Captain pointed at the nearby Spirit Academy students and said, "You go in first batch!"

"You go second batch!"

When pointing to the second batch, the finger landed on Lin Mo and the others.

"Lin Mo, what did that Spirit Guard just say to you?"

After Wang Nianwan left, Hong Tiao stepped up to Lin Mo and asked.

"Nothing said!"

Lin Mo waved his hand, smiling lightly, "I just said it's quite dangerous inside, so watch your safety!"

"Oh?"

Hong Tiao looked skeptical, but since Lin Mo said so, he naturally didn't say more.

"Lin Mo's woman luck is pretty good!"

From afar, Shi Yun teased, "I heard recently you and the school belle Xu Qiqi have been getting close."

"Indeed, Xu Qiqi!"

Qian Sanyi's face full of envy, "First in cultural class, first in cultivation class!"

"Also good‑looking!"