Larvitar's Spoils of War!

Thunder, Thunderbolt, Thunder Fang, Thunder Punch, Thunder Wave...

If, at this stage, they could use this Purple Lightning Iron Ore containing pure lightning-element energy to help Larvitar grasp a trace of the mysteries of Lightning Power ahead of time—even if it was only the rudimentary form of a small skill—what immense benefits would that bring to its future growth and accumulation of potential?!

At this thought, Lin Xia's heartbeat abruptly quickened. He turned, his eyes shining as he looked at Lou Gao, his tone carrying a hint of seriousness and anticipation.

"Teacher, do you need this Purple Lightning Iron Ore...?"

Lou Gao had been immersed in the joy of discovering a tremendous treasure and his amazement at Larvitar's talent. Lin Xia's sudden question caught him off guard.

Looking at Lin Xia's hesitant expression and the peculiar intent flickering in his eyes, then glancing at Larvitar beside him, which was hugging the ore and feasting on it as the electric glow around its body grew increasingly apparent, inspiration suddenly struck Lou Gao. An equally bold guess surfaced in his mind!

"Xiao Xia!"

Lou Gao's voice was filled with incredulous surprise.

"You... you aren't saying... that this Purple Lightning Iron Ore can also help Larvitar comprehend a new... Soul Skill?!"

Lou Gao deliberately emphasized the words "Soul Skill," his gaze sharp as a blade as he stared intently at Lin Xia.

Lin Xia took a deep breath. Meeting his teacher's probing gaze, he nodded heavily without hesitation, his tone resolute.

"Teacher, I really do have that feeling! Larvitar seems to have a special craving for this lightning-element energy as well. Just like when it comprehended Dig before, this Purple Lightning Iron Ore... might be its opportunity to come into contact with Lightning Power! I want to try!"

Lou Gao fell silent, his gaze sweeping back and forth between the ore vein flickering with lightning, Larvitar gnawing on the ore, and Lin Xia, whose eyes were firm and full of expectation.

For a moment, the only sounds in the Ore Cave were Larvitar's crisp "Kā Chā, Kā Chā" as it chewed the ore and the faint "sizzle, sizzle" of the tiny currents escaping from the minerals themselves.

A few breaths later, the brief astonishment on Lou Gao's face completely faded, replaced by an open-minded, hearty smile filled with indulgence and expectation. He slapped his thigh hard, his voice ringing like a Great Bell.

"Hahahahaha! Good kid! You've got ambition! You dare to think and act! Just as expected of this Old Man's disciple!"

With a wave of his hand, Lou Gao pointed at the entire ore vein radiating magnificent purple light, his tone bold and firm.

"Need it!? What would this Old Man need it for?! These ores were discovered by you little fellows and Larvitar in the first place! Without its heaven-defying ability, who knew how many more years this treasure would have remained buried underground!"

Lou Gao's gaze toward Larvitar was filled with the affection and indulgence an elder would show a grandchild. He crouched down and watched the tiny electric sparks dancing around the Little Guy as it gnawed on the ore, a sharp gleam flashing in his eyes.

"Since they're useful to you, what are you waiting for? Take it all! You don't need to leave even a speck of ore dust for this Old Man! These were Larvitar's spoils of war to begin with!"

"Use this ore to feed it and awaken its potential! This Old Man wants to see what new tricks this Little Monster can come up with after eating ore infused with lightning!"

"Teacher..."

A tremendous Warm Current and gratitude surged through Lin Xia's heart.

Lou Gao's trust without hesitation and his wholehearted support deeply moved him.

"Yogi?!"

Larvitar seemed to understand Lou Gao's generous gift as well. It stopped chewing, raised its Small Face dusted with purple ore powder, and looked at Lou Gao with sparkling Scarlet Eyes. Then it let out an exceedingly cheerful cry, hugging the Purple Lightning Iron Ore in its little claws as it excitedly bounced twice in place, as though expressing its thanks.

"Hahaha, Little Guy, eat! They're all yours!"

Lou Gao burst into delighted laughter at Larvitar's adorable appearance.

With his teacher's clear permission, Lin Xia no longer had any reservations.

Lin Xia immediately began directing Larvitar into action.

"Larvitar, stop eating for now. Once we get all this Purple Lightning Iron Ore out, then we can eat!"

Although Larvitar was somewhat reluctant to part with the Purple Lightning Iron Ore in its claws, it trusted Lin Xia's words completely.

It immediately tossed the ore aside and looked at Lin Xia with a serious expression.

"Yogi!"

It looked as though it were saying, Whatever it is, boss, just give the order!

After seeing this, Lou Gao was also somewhat baffled. What was Lin Xia planning to do?

But Lin Xia quickly gave him the answer!

"Larvitar, Dig a passage around the outer edge of the entire Purple Lightning Iron Ore vein. Once we see its exact size, bite it off and take it away!"

At those words, a glint flashed in Larvitar's eyes, and it immediately sprang into action.

Once Lou Gao understood Lin Xia's plan, he did not know what to say for a moment. It seemed that only Lin Xia could use such a method.

After all, mining an ore vein was no easy task, much less a Purple Lightning Iron Ore vein like this.

If an ordinary miner struck it with a pickaxe, his hands would be numb from the electricity, let alone actually mine it.

But Lin Xia and Larvitar?

They would just bite it off.

And the efficiency was astonishingly high!

Larvitar did not make Lin Xia and Lou Gao wait long. More than ten minutes later, it appeared before them again.

However, the moment Lin Xia and Lou Gao saw Larvitar, they could not help but laugh.

That was because Larvitar's little belly had become round and swollen, with wisps of purple electric arcs winding around its entire body.

Clearly, it had sneaked quite a lot to eat while Digging.

But this was not the time to worry about that. The child liked eating, so it was fine to let it eat a little more.

"Larvitar, did you finish what I asked you to do?"

Larvitar nodded. Just as it was about to speak, it let out a burp crackling with electric arcs.

After a moment of silence, Lin Xia connected with the Spatial Soul Tool Ring on his left hand.

The dark silver patterns on the ring faintly lit up, and an invisible spatial suction force enveloped the exposed Purple Lightning Iron Ore Vein.

Rustle—

The mineral ore glittering with purple lightning was pulled free from the rock wall as if by an invisible hand, transforming into a magnificent purple torrent that streamed endlessly into the ring!

Lin Xia's Storage Soul Tool was soon filled to the brim. Seeing this, Lou Gao took out another necklace-type Storage Soul Tool and handed it to Lin Xia.

Lin Xia did not stand on ceremony. After taking it, he began collecting the ore again.

In no time at all, Lin Xia had taken the entire ore vein for himself. The rock wall, once flowing with purple light, was now left only with uneven excavation marks and lingering electric energy that crackled in the air.

"Yō Jī Yō Jī!"

Watching the delicious food all over the ground vanish in an instant, Larvitar anxiously pawed at Lin Xia's trouser leg with its small claws.

"Don't worry, Little Glutton. There's plenty more. You'll have enough to eat in the future."