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Lin Che's dark eyes reflected the momentary stiffness of the dazed fire camel after it turned around.
It's now!
"Growlithe, charge!"
"Use [Impact]!"
This is a fleeting opportunity, and a moment that will determine victory or defeat!
Growlithe, which had been moving at high speed, unleashed its full power the moment it heard the command!
Its hind legs slammed into the ground, and its whole body, like an arrow released from a bowstring, tore through the scorching air, leaving a straight orange trail, and crashed hard into the unsuspecting, massive body of the Silly Fire Camel!
boom--!
A dull bang.
Outstanding effect!
The Fire Camel let out a painful cry. Its massive body lost its balance under the enormous impact, staggered a few steps, and fell heavily to the ground, kicking up a cloud of volcanic ash.
It struggled to get up, but its limbs twitched uncontrollably for a couple of moments before it finally lost all ability to fight.
The battle is over.
Almost at the same time, a light blue notification box that only Lin Che could see quietly appeared on his retina.
[Ding! Defeat the Fire Camel and gain 25 experience points.]
Immediately afterwards, a light blue experience bar appeared out of nowhere below Growlithe's attribute panel and visibly increased slightly.
The level data on the panel then changed accordingly.
LV.2……LV.3!
Become!
The experience bar feature included with the Eye of Truth was perfectly validated through this practical experience!
A barely suppressed smile appeared on Lin Che's lips.
Meanwhile, in the arena, the victorious Growlithe, panting, quietly watched its fallen opponent. The tension and unease in its amber eyes had completely vanished, replaced by an unprecedented radiance of "confidence."
The initial victory injected the most crucial boost into this fledgling puppy.
"Well done."
Lin Che stepped forward and gently stroked the Growlithe's head. The dog immediately let out a comfortable "woof" and rubbed its head affectionately against his palm.
After a brief rest, Lin Che did not slack off at all and immediately chose to press his advantage.
Thanks to the tireless scouting of the rented burrowing moles, they quickly found several lone Sandshrews that were weak to Ground-type attacks and began a new round of battles.
With the experience of her first success, Growlithe's battle skills became increasingly proficient.
From initially needing Lin Che's full guidance to later being able to independently judge some simple dodge opportunities, its growth rate was astonishing.
Battle is indeed the best catalyst.
With each victory, Growlithe's level steadily increased.
LV.4.
LV.5!
Just as they were preparing to venture deeper to find their next leveling target, a scene that stood out starkly against the desolate and lifeless surroundings appeared without warning at the edge of the horizon.
It was a vibrant, lush green.
An oasis.
Lin Che's steps suddenly stopped, and his heart skipped a beat.
He clearly remembered that in the online travel guide he had prepared before setting off, there was a sentence marked in bold.
Oases in hidden realms are often the habitats of rare tree fruits.
Chapter 16 Crisis at the Oasis, the Six-Tails Exiled!
The air in the volcanic ash wonderland was scorching hot; inhaling it brought a burning sensation of sulfur to the lungs.
Lin Che wiped the sweat from his forehead, the sweat mixed with dust, leaving streaks of dirt on his face. The intense trekking and fighting of the past few days had pushed his body to its limits, and every step he took was on the verge of exhaustion.
The Growlithe beside me had its tongue lolling out and was breathing rapidly. The rented burrowing mole also hung its head listlessly.
This desolate wasteland contains nothing but jagged rocks and volcanic ash.
Just then, a completely different scent, carried by the hot wind, entered Lin Che's nostrils.
It was a wisp of moisture that carried a sweet and refreshing taste.
His spirits lifted suddenly, and his dark eyes instantly lit up as he gazed towards the horizon.
There, a tenacious patch of green, its form almost distorted by the heatwave, was visible.
It's an oasis!
This discovery was like a shot of adrenaline, injecting energy into his and the two elves' exhausted bodies. He no longer held back, quickening his pace and rushing towards that patch of vibrant color.
The closer he got, the stronger the refreshing moisture became, washing away the fatigue and heat accumulated over the past few days. When he finally stepped onto the damp land at the edge of the oasis, an indescribable sense of comfort spread throughout his body.
The oasis may be small, but it is teeming with life.
In the center, a crystal-clear spring gushes forth, bubbling with the life-giving water. Beside the spring, several short, sturdy trees grow vigorously, their branches laden with plump, alluring blue fruits.
Pomelos!
Lin Che's breath hitched slightly.
These rare tree fruits, capable of restoring a significant amount of a spirit's stamina, are incredibly valuable even in the outside world. And here, there are several whole trees of them! This is definitely a windfall, and a crucial supply for continuing our exploration of the secret realm.
He suppressed his eagerness and was about to let the Growlithe pick it.
But his steps suddenly stopped.
His gaze passed over the fruit trees and fell upon the scene around the spring, causing his pupils to involuntarily contract.
This small oasis is not unclaimed land.
It had long been occupied by a large ethnic group.
Dozens of fiery red six-tailed spirits were scattered in small groups throughout the oasis. Some gracefully bowed their heads to drink at the spring, while others chased and frolicked on the soft grass, emitting joyful calls. The air was filled with the warm aura unique to fire-type spirits.
At the very heart of the entire tribe, beside the spring with the most abundant energy, on a rock smoothed by the flowing water, lay an extremely magnificent figure.
Its body is several times larger than that of a regular six-tailed beast, its fur is a noble milky white, and nine long tails spread out behind it, each tail tip shimmering with a strange luster like jewels.
A nine-tailed fox.
Its eyes were closed, seemingly dozing, but an invisible, powerful spiritual force emanated from it, enveloping the entire oasis.
The panel of the Eye of Truth suddenly popped up in Lin Che's field of vision, and the ice-blue data stream swept across it rapidly.
[Elf: Nine Tails]
[Level: LV.48 (Elite)]
[Potential Assessment: Peak of the Dojo]
LV.48!
An elite-level being at the pinnacle!
Lin Che's heart skipped a beat. This spiritual field, carrying an inviolable majesty, made the air feel thick and sticky.
The Growlithe and the burrowing mole beside him tensed instantly, letting out uneasy growls, yet they suppressed them fiercely, daring not to make any provocative moves. It was an absolute suppression on a life level.
"let's go."
Lin Che's voice was very low, but his tone left no room for doubt.
He was just a rookie trainer who had just obtained his starter Pokémon. Even with a system by his side, he was no match for a top-tier elite Pokémon, let alone one that led a massive clan of dozens of Vulpixels.
To challenge the ruler of this oasis for a few pomelos is pure suicide.
He made the wisest decision: taking the two elves with him, he kept a low profile and prepared to quietly bypass the oasis from the other side.
However, just as he was about to completely leave the oasis and his figure was about to be obscured by the surrounding rocks, a shrill cry, filled with anger and resentment, came from the other end of the oasis.
He instinctively stopped and looked back.
An unexpected scene came into his view.
On the edge of the oasis, a young six-tailed fox is being driven away by several adult, fiery red six-tailed foxes with hostility.
The little six-tailed tadpole had a unique coat color.
It wasn't fiery red, but a pure, snow-white color, with only a faint hint of sky blue on its claws and the tip of its tail. Its fur was somewhat disheveled and dusty, and its body was thin. It staggered helplessly as it was pushed and shoved by several adult six-tailed lemurs.
It tried again and again to rush back to its pack, only to be relentlessly pushed away time and time again.
Finally, it stopped and ceased its struggle.
The ice-white cub stubbornly turned its head, its ice-blue eyes fixed on the oasis where it was born and grew up, and on its former loved ones.
In its eyes, there was no pleading, only the loneliness of being abandoned and a deep-seated resentment.
Finally, it turned around, dragging its thin body, all alone, step by step, towards the desolate, endless wilderness behind it.
Lin Che felt as if something had hit his brain.
A bold guess emerged in his mind.
He immediately focused his mind, locking the Eye of Truth's detection target onto the lone white figure disappearing into the distance.
next second.
Lines of ice-blue data streams appeared clearly on his retina.
The moment Lin Che saw those data, his pupils suddenly contracted to the size of pinpoints!
[Pokémon: Vulpix (Alolan Form)]
[Attribute: Ice]
【Special Ability: Snowfall (Hidden ability: Upon entering the battle, the weather changes to hail)】