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This is the terrifying power of an elite-level Pokémon when it goes all out.
Such astonishing destruction could be caused simply by digging.
Time ticked by in anxious waiting.
The burrowing mole had long since disappeared from the surface, leaving only a deep burrow that constantly spewed out smoke and dust, and the incessant, teeth-grinding drilling sound.
After just a few minutes.
"Crack!"
A crisp cracking sound, distinct from the sound of rocks breaking, faintly came from deep underground.
The drilling sounds stopped abruptly the next second.
A lithe figure suddenly darted out of the hole. The burrowing mole, covered in dust, performed a nimble flip in mid-air and landed steadily.
It opened its mouth and gently placed an object the size of a fist in front of Lin Che.
In an instant, the surrounding heat seemed to be dispelled by a strange energy.
It was a stone, its entire surface a warm, lustrous red, as if life flowed within it. It lacked the fury of flames, yet radiated a comforting warmth emanating from its core. Naturally formed golden lines, like flame totems, covered its surface, with light flowing slowly between the lines, as if it were breathing.
A pale blue data panel quietly appeared in Lin Che's pupils.
[Superior Grade Fire Stone: An evolution stone formed over hundreds of years by high-purity fire energy condensing at a special ley line node. Its internal energy structure is perfect, and its quality is superior.]
Top grade!
Lin Che's breath caught in his throat for a moment.
He knew exactly what those two words represented. Ninety-nine percent of the fire stones circulating in the market were low-grade goods with mixed energy and poor quality, yet their prices remained stable at around 100,000. Mid-grade fire stones, on the other hand, were extremely rare, often appearing only at major auctions.
As for top-grade... those are strategic resources that are priceless and unavailable!
It not only allows Fire-type Pokémon to achieve more perfect development during evolution, but also purifies the Fire-type energy within them, playing an immeasurable role in enhancing their potential.
A stone like this would fetch no less than a million on the black market! Maybe even more!
A tremendous sense of surprise washed over him, making his heart pound with extraordinary force. His first true exploration of a secret realm yielded such a priceless treasure, undoubtedly laying an incredibly solid foundation for his path as a trainer.
He reached out and gently touched the surface of the firestone with his fingertips.
A pure and warm energy flowed through his fingertips, invigorating him.
The tremendous gains greatly boosted his morale, but at the same time, this arduous journey also gave him a clearer understanding of reality.
On the ground, he relies almost entirely on the guidance of the burrowing mole, lacking a three-dimensional grasp of his surroundings. If he encounters a wild Pokémon that can fly, he will immediately find himself in a passive position.
The team's composition must be more comprehensive.
You must have a Flying-type Pokémon that can control the view of the sky.
The idea became clearer and more resolute in his mind than ever before, and he officially put it on his top priority agenda.
He took out a specially made shockproof box filled with cushioning material from his backpack, wrapped the Fire Stone in a soft velvet cloth, carefully placed it in the box, and fastened the clasp.
After doing all this, he finally breathed a long sigh of relief and prepared to leave this troublesome place with his two companions.
However, just as he turned around, he caught a glimpse of something unusual out of the corner of his eye.
Not far away, an elf that looked like a camel but had a volcano-like hump on its back that was constantly emitting heat was lying next to a piece of exposed yellow ore, nibbling on it bit by bit.
That's sulfur ore, a special food for certain fire-type Pokémon.
Dull Fire Camel.
Lin Che's gaze shifted from relaxed to sharp in an instant.
Almost instinctively, the ability of the Eye of Truth was activated instantly.
The pale blue data stream flashed across his retina before finally settling on.
【Elf: Silly Fire Camel】
[Level: LV.4]
[Potential Assessment: Average]
It's not high-ranking, has mediocre potential, and poses no threat whatsoever.
But for the current Growlithe, it is a perfect opponent in actual combat.
Lin Che slowly squatted down. The Growlithe beside him seemed to sense the focused aura emanating from him. Its previously lazy posture vanished instantly, its body tensed slightly, and a low whimper escaped its throat. Its amber eyes were fixed on the distant Silent Camel.
That's the instinct of a hunting dog, the desire to fight.
Lin Che reached out and gently stroked the soft, warm fur on the Growlithe's back, his voice low but carrying an undeniable power.
"Go on, Growlithe."
He could clearly feel that the little guy's muscles were completely taut under his palm, like a fully drawn bow.
"This will be your first real battle since you came to my side!"
Chapter 15: Battle against the Fire Camel - A Leap in Experience Points!
The air in the volcanic ash wonderland is filled with a unique smell of sulfur mixed with scorched earth.
The hot wind whipped up black dust from the ground, casting a hazy, gray filter over everything.
Lin Che squatted down, his gaze fixed on a wild elf ten meters ahead, which was munching on some kind of moss on a rock.
Dull Fire Camel.
It possesses both fire and earth attributes and is known for its sluggishness and astonishing power.
This is the first opponent he chose for his Growlithe.
"Are you ready?"
Lin Che's voice was soft, yet it clearly reached the ears of his companion beside him.
His response was a suppressed growl.
"Woo!"
The Growlithe's limbs tensed instantly, its body lowered, and its amber eyes were fixed on its target. In those clear pupils, there was the tension of a first hunt, but also an irrepressible, primal excitement belonging to a warrior species.
It is waiting for an instruction.
An instruction that can completely unleash all its power and will.
"on!"
Lin Che's voice remained as steady as ever.
"Use [Spark]!"
The moment the command was given, Growlithe's orange figure suddenly sprang up, transforming into a swift shadow as it charged towards Slowpoke!
As it ran, its throat throbbed, and it forcefully spewed out a ball of orange-red flame.
However, it was still just the first battle.
The tiny flame, overwhelmed by uncontrollable tension, veered off course, grazing the side of the dazed fire camel before crashing helplessly into the black volcanic rock, sending up a few insignificant sparks.
The attack failed.
But this completely startled the dull fire camel that was engrossed in eating.
It slowly and sluggishly turned its somewhat simple-minded head, and upon seeing the uninvited guest, the confusion in its eyes was quickly replaced by anger at the invasion of its territory.
Without any unnecessary roars, it opened its mouth, and a burning spark, imbued with intense heat, hurtled straight towards Growlithe's face with a whooshing sound!
The speed wasn't fast, but it was incredibly stressful for a beginner.
"Get to the left!"
Lin Che's voice remained completely calm, as if he had anticipated this scene.
"Then, use [Long Howl]!"
His calmness, through an invisible spiritual connection, instantly soothed the slightly flustered heart of the Growlithe.
The Growlithe obeyed the commands almost instinctively.
With a powerful push from its forelimbs, it nimbly leaped to the left, sending scorching sparks flying just past its fur, leaving a small, charred crater in the ground.
Dodged!
Before its opponent could launch another attack, Growlithe steadied itself, then raised its head and let out a long, innocent yet intimidating howl at the gray sky!
"Ouch——!"
The sound waves spread out.
An invisible power, originating from the depths of its blood, surged and awakened within its body, as if a warm current had been injected into its limbs and bones.
Attack power has been increased!
The battle truly began from this point on.
The situation that followed completely transformed into an extreme contest of speed and power.
Every attack from the Fire Camel was powerful and heavy. Whether it was the sparks it spewed or the ramming attack it launched after trying to get close, it carried a heavy pressure.
But it's too slow.
Under Lin Che's precise guidance down to the second, Growlithe fully utilized its speed advantage, which far surpassed its opponent's.
"Left rear, create distance!"
"Now! Feign an attack on its right flank!"
"Keep moving, don't stop!"
Growlithe transforms into an orange ghost, nimbly darting and weaving across the uneven terrain. Every run, every turn, is timed perfectly to the most tricky and frustrating moments for its opponents.
The Fire Camel's attacks missed again and again, and its heavy body became increasingly clumsy when turning around. Each wasted attack was consuming a large amount of its already meager stamina.
Its breathing gradually became heavier.
In contrast, Growlithe, although also engaging in vigorous exercise, distributed its energy extremely well under Lin Che's rhythm control.
The time is ripe.