Chapter 162: Well-Fed and Rested — Now Let the Ying Nation's Little Devils Despair!

Lin Mo shrugged upon hearing that.

"What else can I do but look?"

"Since they think our record is so fragile and boring, let's just go set a new one — and while we're at it, teach them what true despair looks like."

Lin Mo's words sounded almost offhand.

But it was precisely this offhandedness that radiated an absolute confidence!

"Good! Well said!"

The gloom in Xu Wenchang's eyes vanished in an instant. "That's exactly how it should be done! We have to show those Ying-guai devils what it means that there's always a sky above the sky, a man beyond the man!"

Principal Guhe also nodded in great approval.

The more he looked at Lin Mo, the more satisfied he became.

"In that case, let's go take back our ground."

Xu Wenchang looked at the members of Team Fuben, his gaze lingering especially on Lin Mo, and asked with concern:

"Still, you've only just come out of a trial."

Xu Wenchang paused, then suggested, "How about this — you all go back and get a good night's rest first. Tomorrow morning, we'll go take back the record!"

His words fell.

Ye Kong shook his head, a little embarrassed:

"Um… Teacher Xu, I'm not tired. In the trial space, all I did was carry a few stones to block the door — I didn't even cast a single skill…"

Wang Dawei scratched his head too:

"Right, Teacher. The whole time we were just security guards in the Demon King's castle — we never even saw a shadow of the enemy…"

Han Mengqing raised her hand even more matter-of-factly:

"Reporting, Teacher! Inside the Demon King's castle, I lay down and ate six skewers of grapes, three apples, four bags of chips, and even took a nap! I feel so full of energy right now I could beat a cow to death!"

"…"

Listening to these answers, Xu Wenchang and Zhang Daoyuan couldn't help the corners of their mouths twitching wildly.

What the hell kind of freshman trial is this?

These people came here on vacation!

Xu Wenchang could only sigh helplessly and turn his gaze to Lin Mo.

He could believe the others weren't tired — but Lin Mo had single-handedly shouldered all the fighting. Surely he must be tired?

"Lin Mo, what about you?"

"Don't push yourself. For you at this stage, the load from high-tier skills should be unimaginable."

Facing Xu Wenchang's concerned gaze,

Lin Mo thought for a moment, then answered honestly:

"Teacher Xu, actually… I'm not that tired either."

This really wasn't Lin Mo showing off.

He genuinely wasn't tired!

After all, the fighting hadn't required him to worry at all.

Xiao Lei, Xiao Huo, and Xiao Tu had steamrolled everything for him on their own.

The whole time, Lin Mo had only lifted a hand and walked a bit.

If we're talking about expenditure…

Lin Mo calculated in his head.

Mmm, walking two or three kilometers on the plain on his own two legs — if you really had to put it that way, his feet were indeed a bit sore.

"But…"

Lin Mo rubbed his belly and changed the subject:

"Even though I'm not tired, I really am hungry."

"How about this — let's go have lunch first, then take a nap, and in the afternoon we'll go play with those Ying-guai devils."

At these words,

the skills popped out as well.

【Hearing "eat," Fireball术 got excited at once: Food! This one wants food! This one comprehended a high-tier skill today — the expenditure was enormous! This one wants the finest fire-dragon meat!】

【Earth Shield术 was also swallowing hard like crazy: Master, master! I also did a great deed today! I want top-grade rock-dragon beast too! The super-crispy kind!】

"…"

Lin Mo stared at his skills, utterly speechless.

A bunch of gluttons, honestly.

Hearing Lin Mo's words, the corner of Xu Wenchang's mouth twitched too.

Good lord.

National honor had been provoked, everyone else was frantic as if their eyebrows were on fire — and this kid was still thinking about an afternoon nap?!

Still, he said nothing further.

After all, in theory, the expenditure inside the trial should have been considerable.

"Fine, you all go rest up first. No rush — if you're really tired, tomorrow works too."

Xu Wenchang said with a nod.

Suddenly,

as if remembering something, he looked at Lin Mo and asked:

"Oh right, Lin Mo — a team dungeon gives experience equal to three regular dungeons in one run. Hitting level 30 should be just a matter of the next day or two for you."

"Have you decided what new elemental skill you want to learn yet?"

The moment this question was asked, the surrounding teachers all pricked up their ears.

After all,

an all-rounder monster who had already revealed the potential of a "Supreme Archmage"—every single choice he made from here on out would tug at the nerves of the entire Dragon Nation.

Just then,

a clear, cold voice rang out.

"Learn the ice element."

The words fell.

Han Xue, with a head of snow-white long hair, stepped out from behind Principal Guhe.

She gazed at Lin Mo and said calmly:

"For the composition of your current skill system, the ice element is your most perfect and also most correct choice."

Having said that, she gave a slight nod and offered an extremely brief self-introduction:

"I'm Han Xue, a mentor at Capital University."

Seeing this, Xu Wenchang immediately chimed in from the side:

"Lin Mo, although Han Laoshi Xue is young, she is currently recognized throughout our Dragon Nation as the most talented ice-element mage."

"When it comes to understanding the ice element, there isn't a single person in all of Dragon Nation who can surpass her."

At this moment,

standing behind Lin Mo, Han Mengyao's originally calm eyes flickered with a trace of surprise.

"Sis, what's wrong?"

Han Mengqing asked in a low voice:

"Do you know this Han Laoshi? She's really pretty, just feels ice-cold though…"

Han Mengyao shook her head:

"It's nothing."

Before Lin Mo could open his mouth to answer.

Han Xue's voice rang out once more in everyone's ears.

"The ice element is a special variant within the water system."

"To master the ice system, you must first learn the water system, and only after your understanding of the water element reaches a certain height can you ultimately achieve 'freezing water into ice,' thereby truly mastering the ice element."

"This step is hard—extremely hard."

"Ice mages are the rarest among all mages. Who knows how many water mages go their entire lives without ever touching the ice system."

Saying this, a flash of absolute confidence passed through Han Xue's eyes:

"But, given the aptitude you've displayed so far, combined with my lifelong insights into the ice system…"

"I am one hundred percent confident I can help you cross this chasm within a month and completely master freezing water into ice!"

After hearing this, although Lin Mo's face remained impassive, a trace of oddity stirred within him.

One month…

To be fair, that's a bit long.

Actually, even if Han Xue hadn't brought it up, he had planned to learn the ice system once he hit level 30.

It's just that, his skills had all become sentient long ago.

Did it really need a whole month?

Lin Mo reconsidered.

A top-tier ice-system thigh delivered right to his door—turn it down? No way.

Having the number one ice mage of Dragon Nation teaching him on the side, whether providing theoretical support or giving the new "water-system underling" a bit of inspiration, was in any case all benefit and no harm.

Thinking of this, Lin Mo nodded:

"In that case, once I reach level 30, I'll trouble Han Laoshi to guide me."

Seeing Lin Mo agree.

A trace of relief flashed across Han Xue's face.

"Good."

"Once you level up to 30 and awaken the water system, come find me anytime at the Mentor Villa District, Villa A-8."

"I'll show you just how terrifying the ice system truly is."

"I'll definitely pay you a visit on time."

Lin Mo said with a smile.

"Hahaha, excellent, excellent, excellent!"

Principal Guhe, seeing a major matter settled, was in high spirits.

He raised his wrist to check his watch, then waved his hand with a smile:

"Alright, alright, it's already past noon, past twelve o'clock. The kids must be starving. You all go eat first and get a good rest."

"After you've rested, whether the team dungeon is today or tomorrow, you decide for yourselves."

Lin Mo nodded.

Teacher Xu had said the experience points from a team dungeon were triple those of a normal dungeon.

At this rate, today or by tomorrow morning at the latest, he could reach level 30 and learn a new elemental skill.

He had to admit, he was quite looking forward to the arrival of the new underling.

"Let's go, let's go—time to eat!"

Wang Dawei rubbed his fists together eagerly. "Eat and drink our fill, then this afternoon we'll smash those Ying Nation devils!"

Han Mengqing waved her little fists at the side, loudly fanning the flames:

"Boss Lin Mo, after we eat, let's turn up the heat on those Ying Nation devils and show them what Demon King Lin Mo really means!"

Lin Mo saw everyone brimming with fighting spirit and smiled as well:

"Fine then, let's go."

"As for those little devils from Ying Nation — didn't they say our records were boring? Once we've eaten and drunk our fill, we'll let them feel what despair truly is."

Watching Lin Mo lead the group, marching mightily toward the cafeteria.

Principal Guhe stood with his hands clasped behind his back, his face full of gratification and a smile.

Xu Wenchang stroked his chin, looked at Guhe, and could not help asking:

"Principal, why do you look like you're not worried at all?"

Guhe heard this, shot Xu Wenchang an exasperated look, and asked back:

"What do I have to worry about?"

"It's just one record. Sure, it's the face of a great nation, but compared to our Dragon Nation producing a monster like Lin Mo, it doesn't amount to a fart."

Hearing Guhe's words.

Xu Wenchang was lost for words with a laugh and nodded in deep agreement.

"True enough."