[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-just-became-a-mage-and-my-skills-got-self-aware-":3,"chapter-just-became-a-mage-and-my-skills-got-self-aware--just-became-a-mage-and-my-skills-got-self-aware--chapter-164":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Just Became a Mage, and My Skills Got Self-Aware? What the Hell?",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},2356774,4610,"Chapter 164: From Today On, If I, Shen Jun, Am Told to Go East, I Won","just-became-a-mage-and-my-skills-got-self-aware--chapter-164",164,"\u003Cp>Shen Jun looked at Lin Mo, his expression complex.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was embarrassment, there was unease, but mostly, a deep-rooted awe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing these two, the atmosphere inside the private room instantly grew tense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Dawei unconsciously clenched his fists.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Kong also slightly narrowed his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, just two hours ago, both sides were fighting to the death in the dungeon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo, however, appeared utterly calm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked at Shen Jun standing at the door and asked in a level tone:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What do you want?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Jun took a deep breath and entered the room with Gu Qingge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After having witnessed Lin Mo’s terrifying strength firsthand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Jun’s lingering senior arrogance had long been shattered into dust.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Anyone with functioning eyes could see that Lin Mo would one day become a pillar holding up the stability of Longguo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To make an enemy of such a person was the act of a fool.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Senior Lin Mo.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Jun walked up to the long table and bowed slightly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Earlier, we were blind to your greatness and deeply offended you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Your strength has left us humbled and convinced. From this day forward, at Jingda, if you tell me to go east, I won’t dare go west!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing Shen Jun’s words of submission and goodwill,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo’s expression showed no change.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In his heart,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>he had never taken the so-called freshman trial grudges seriously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the long journey of life,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>let alone these so-called seniors like Shen Jun and Gu Qingge,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>even the others in the Long Xu Class,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>were likely just fleeting passersby in his life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Would a dragon care that ants on the ground once tried to trip it?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Besides, we’re all students of Jingda; in truth, they merely followed the rules and never did anything underhanded to him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To quarrel over this with them?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That would be a pitifully narrow-minded attitude.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Senior Shen, you’re too kind.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo smiled faintly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It was just a trial. Everyone fought by their own merits—no offense was given or taken.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Now that the trial is over, we’re still alumni of the same school, still fellow citizens of Longguo, aren’t we?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing Lin Mo so easily let the matter go,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Jun and Gu Qingge both exhaled inwardly in relief, and their admiration for Lin Mo’s magnanimity deepened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This kind of bearing—this was true strength!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Senior Lin Mo is right.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Jun nodded vigorously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then his expression turned serious as he got to the point.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Actually, besides apologizing, we came here for another reason.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Jun’s eyes flashed with anger as he gritted his teeth:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“We’ve all heard about the ‘Oni Clan’ from Yingshuo breaking the record and leaving a taunt.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’m a citizen of Longguo—those bastards are audacious!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“We’d love to go over there and smash their skulls! But unfortunately, we don’t yet have the strength.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Jun stared intently at Lin Mo:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But you, Senior Lin Mo, are different!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You have the strength! All of us second-year students are counting on you to crush those Yingshuo bastards’ faces and bring glory to Longguo!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo raised an eyebrow and chuckled lightly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You don’t need to say that—we’re planning to head over and challenge their so-called record right after dinner.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That’s great!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Jun clenched his fists in excitement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he glanced at Gu Qingge beside him and continued:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This time, those brats didn’t just break the record for ‘Dragon’s Burying Snowfield’—they’ve also broken the records for ‘Buried Bone Desert’ and ‘Black E Swamp’.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“All three are 25–35 level team dungeons.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At these words,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>everyone in the Long Xu Class involuntarily frowned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Kong sneered:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hmph, just three records. Once the class president takes them back one by one, it’ll be settled.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Jun glanced at Ye Kong and went on:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Team dungeon mechanics are complex; to break a record, you must master their intricate systems.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“We second-years have been at Jingda for a year already.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Even though we only get one ‘Space Key Stone’ per week, allowing entry into a regular dungeon, and need three weeks to save up for a team dungeon,”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“we’ve still cleared them many times.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“We’ve gained some insight into their mechanics.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Jun glanced again at Gu Qingge beside him and said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“We’ve compiled detailed notes on the mechanics and key precautions for all three team dungeons. If you need them, Qingge can send them to you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If you have any questions, feel free to ask us anytime via the campus communication app.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, everyone in the Long Xu Class brightened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just moments ago, Han Mengyao had mentioned needing to retrieve data—now the second-years had handed them firsthand combat intelligence, saving them a huge amount of time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That’s quite thoughtful of you, Senior Shen.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo smiled and nodded, accepting the gesture.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Qingge.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Jun gestured slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qingge stepped forward and pulled out her QR code.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I… Senior Lin Mo, should I send it to you?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo thought for a moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had no interest in handling such tasks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Uh… little Han.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo called out casually.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Here!!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No sooner had the words left his mouth,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Han Mengqing instantly responded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo turned his head and glanced at her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Uh… not you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Han Mengqing’s expression froze instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Mengyao, you handle the handover with Senior Gu.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo instructed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Got it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Han Mengyao nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her gaze toward Gu Qingge carried a hint of distaste.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But one doesn’t strike a smiling face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They had come to apologize sincerely, and their own class president hadn’t objected.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Han Mengyao naturally wouldn’t show her displeasure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She stood up and scanned Gu Qingge’s QR code, and vice versa.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Thank you, Senior Gu.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No trouble at all.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, Shen Jun spoke up:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Big Boss Lin Mo, we won’t disturb you any further—anytime you need us, just give the word!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>he bowed deeply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qingge followed suit, lowering his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“On behalf of all second-year students, we await the Dragon Order Class’s good news!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that, the two turned and exited the private room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only after stepping outside did Shen Jun exhale a long, relieved breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qingge recalled the scene inside the room and shook his head with a bitter smile:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Jun Ge, I never expected Big Boss Lin Mo to be so magnanimous—he didn’t care about us at all.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Jun stopped walking and chuckled lightly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“How could a dragon care about the thoughts of ants?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“His horizon has long left this campus behind.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the luxurious private room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After Shen Jun and the others had left,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>everyone resumed devouring the remaining dishes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moments later,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo stood up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Alright, I’m done eating.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>he glanced around the room, his gaze settling on Han Mengyao and Ye Kong, radiating a lazy yet commanding aura of a true big boss.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Han Mengyao, Old Ye.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo continued:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You two, study these three dungeons carefully. I’m going back to catch some sleep.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“We’ll deal with everything after I wake up.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo walked out of the private room with effortless grace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The world is vast, but sleep is supreme.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The members of the Dragon Order Class exchanged glances.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, fire ignited in each of their eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Understood, Class Leader!”\u003C\u002Fp>",1208,"2026-06-21T04:41:49.398Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","59577a4a78a4b9ce408d6a3c0cf9100bb0b533f5e63ccd90e1e1681a4d8fd2da","just-became-a-mage-and-my-skills-got-self-aware--chapter-165","just-became-a-mage-and-my-skills-got-self-aware--chapter-163",374,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fjust-became-a-mage-and-my-skills-got-self-aware--cover.jpg"]