[{"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-17":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},2356627,4610,"Chapter 17: Want to Eat? Call Me Dad","just-became-a-mage-and-my-skills-got-self-aware--chapter-17",17,"\u003Cp>Inside the dungeon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Bone Knight was now embedded in the ruins of the Bone Throne, weakened after its shield was shattered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Listen to Young Master Lin—strike while the iron’s hot! I’ll shoot you dead!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Kai roared as he drew his longbow, arrows raining down upon the Bone Knight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Meng also charged forward, shield raised, and slammed it hard against the Bone Knight’s kneecap—though the damage was low, the insult was severe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the team’s A-rank Water Mage, Xia Qingyue took a deep breath and swung her staff.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Streams of brilliant blue water solidified in midair into sharp arrows, continuously striking the boss.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for Lin Mo, he continued snacking and watching the show.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The small fireballs had entered full auto-killing mode, relentlessly bombarding the boss.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom—!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The massive explosion instantly swallowed the boss in fire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This chain of damage made Zhang Kai and the others’ eyelids twitch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now this is what you call damage output!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Compared to Young Master Lin, we’re just scratching our itches!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under the storm of attacks from everyone, the Bone Knight’s long health bar dropped visibly before their eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, its health fell below 70%.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Roar—!!!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A furious roar erupted from the ruins.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Bone Knight swung its greatsword violently, unleashing a terrifying shockwave that flung Wang Meng, the closest, flying backward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That despair-inducing pale purple translucent shield once again enveloped its entire body!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Damn! Here we go again!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, Zhang Kai sharply turned his head toward the relaxed Lin Mo at the back of the team.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo didn’t waste words—he simply raised his hand and fired another shot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hum—!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A dark red point rapidly condensed, compressed, and spun at Lin Mo’s fingertip.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Here you go.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo flicked his fingertip.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom—!!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No suspense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The spiral dark red flame line pierced through the purple shield once again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The newly formed shield exploded into a shower of starlight!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Bone Knight let out a pained shriek, its massive body hurled backward and slammed hard against the wall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Young Master Lin is awesome! Young Master Lin is invincible!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Kai leapt up in excitement and immediately resumed firing with his longbow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though Xia Qingyue had witnessed this attack before, she still couldn’t help glancing at the calm Lin Mo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the glow of fire, Lin Mo’s figure stood tall and slender.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His black hair stirred slightly in the heatwave; his profile, carved by fire and shadow, was sharply defined—brow like a sword, eyes like stars.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This aura of unshakable composure, paired with his strikingly handsome face, made Xia Qingyue, the campus beauty who normally looked down on everyone, miss a beat in her heartbeat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Is this… what true strength really looks like?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Qingyue’s gaze fixed on Lin Mo’s fingertip, still smoking faintly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a top student, she understood better than anyone the true value of this technique.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fire element… universally recognized as the most violent element.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Compressing fire to its extreme while maintaining high-speed rotation…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This technique, “Burning Spiral,” though only a beginner skill, had a learning difficulty comparable to a high-rank skill!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And its damage fully justified its difficulty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was the single-target highest-damage beginner skill among all classes, and hidden classes alike—without exception.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo… Young Master Lin… what kind of monster are you?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The rest of the battle became Haowuxuannian .\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every time the Bone Knight barely managed to summon its shield, before it could even show off, Lin Mo would obliterate it with a single “Fingertip Burning Spiral Cannon.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After repeating this three times,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>the Bone Knight’s massive body collapsed in a heap of black-tinged bones.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Congratulations! Successfully defeated “Abyss·Bone Knight (Lv.5)”!】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Earned +20000 EXP!】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Congratulations! Your level has risen to Lv.7 (45%)!】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Golden upgrade light glowed around Lin Mo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“We won… we actually won…” Liu Weiwei collapsed onto the ground, staring at the pile of bones, tears of joy streaming down her face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hahaha! I didn’t die! I cleared the Abyss dungeon!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Kai rushed forward, wild with excitement, hugging Wang Meng and jumping up and down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even the usually aloof Xia Qingyue couldn’t suppress the upward curve of her lips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was the Abyss dungeon!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though only Hard difficulty, its value was enough to write a bold, glorious line on their resumes!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Quick, check what dropped.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Meng pointed at the floating light orbs above the Bone Knight’s corpse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo casually glanced at them, assessing the dropped gear and materials—the most valuable being a Gold-rank item.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But it was Warrior gear, and Gold-rank gear? Lin Mo didn’t even care.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You guys divide it among yourselves.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo gestured toward the orbs and waved his hand dismissively.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No sooner had he spoken than Xia Qingyue’s voice rang out:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She looked at Lin Mo, her face serious:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Young Master Lin, this violates protocol.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“First, you’re the boss—loot from the dungeon should rightfully belong to you. Second, without you, we wouldn’t have cleared it—we’d be dead.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So emotionally and logically, these items are yours.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Saying this, Xia Qingyue took a deep breath and made her decision:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Not only will we not take these spoils, but once we leave, we will return the full amount of the hiring fee paid by Uncle Lin.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Just gaining so much EXP from this dungeon and leveling up twice is already more than we deserve.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Don’t be greedy—greed invites heavenly retribution.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Kai and the others froze after hearing this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was a Gold-rank item…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To say they weren’t tempted was a lie.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But soon, Zhang Kai snapped back: “Captain’s right! Young Master Lin, these are all yours.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The others quickly voiced their agreement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo glanced at them, slightly exasperated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had no use for these pieces of junk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These days, even money was being refused?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But since they insisted, Lin Mo didn’t bother arguing further.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Fine, fine, do as you like.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo waved his hand, sweeping all the loot into his panel’s backpack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Lin Mo accept it, Xia Qingyue finally exhaled in relief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She glanced at Lin Mo and said casually:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Young Master Lin, the big exam is in two days. With your current strength, you’ll likely get into the Dragon Heaven Academy in Jingdu.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As she spoke, a flicker of envy passed through her eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was the holy land, the supreme academy, the dream of every professional in Dragon Nation…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It gathered the nation’s most elite prodigies—even the gate guards might be retired high-rank professionals.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Graduates from there started out as city military commanders—true pillars of humanity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dragon Heaven Academy?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo raised an eyebrow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whatever. The dorms and cafeteria food better be good—that’s what matters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The top academic institutions should all be excellent, right?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, Zhang Kai beside him suddenly chimed in:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hey, I heard our Jianghai City really went all out—offering the city Top Graduate a complete magma beast heart as a reward!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“A complete magma beast heart?!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Wang Meng’s hand trembled as he sucked in a sharp breath. “Sss… That’s truly a massive investment. Magma beasts are already rare; even a single slice of their flesh has been bid up to astronomical prices—and even then, it’s impossible to find.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【“Fireball Spell”: !!!】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【“Fireball Spell”: Saliva poured like a waterfall: I want it! I want that! A magma beast? Sounds exactly like something I’d eat—and it’s unobtainable!】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo rubbed his chin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although his family was wealthy, in this world, some things couldn’t be bought with money alone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, he wasn’t the only one with money.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【“Fireball Spell”: Greed overflowed: Did you hear that? I want it! This noble being, destined to become a forbidden spell, demands it! Eat this, and I’ll be one step closer to a forbidden spell!】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo chuckled softly, deliberately teasing the temperamental skill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You want it?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then call me Dad. I’ll reluctantly go fetch that Top Graduate title for you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【“Fireball Spell”: Instantly bristled: How dare you! How insolent! I am a noble being destined to become a forbidden spell! You want me to call you Dad?】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh, I see.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo shrugged inwardly, unfazed. “Alright then. I was too lazy to move anyway. Let’s just coast through this exam—after all, every academy’s the same.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What a shame about that heart, though. They say it’s pure fire essence—bite into it and it’ll burst with juice. Tsk, tsk, tsk…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【“Fireball Spell”: Fell silent.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【“Fireball Spell”: Swallowed an imaginary saliva. Its dignity was crumbling before the lure of food.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few seconds later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A painfully reluctant voice echoed in Lin Mo’s mind:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【“Fireball Spell”: Extremely unwilling and ashamed: …Dad… Dad.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Louder. Didn’t you eat? I can’t hear you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo pushed further.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【“Fireball Spell”: Furious and humiliated: Enough already! I called you!】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Fine.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo no longer bothered to tease the little fireball, waving to the group. “Let’s go, everyone. Ye Jie’s probably falling asleep waiting. We’re leaving.”\u003C\u002Fp>",1475,"2026-06-21T04:41:49.398Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","9befcbc6fa0444480f36f6aca6141e8806c2fa036089c418d441813fb14e5c86","just-became-a-mage-and-my-skills-got-self-aware--chapter-18","just-became-a-mage-and-my-skills-got-self-aware--chapter-16",374,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fjust-became-a-mage-and-my-skills-got-self-aware--cover.jpg"]