Chapter 177: Little Ice, You Want to Usurp the Throne?

Lin Mo stood on the large bed.

He stared at the stream of prompts appearing on the panel, bewildered.

"Holy shit…"

"Condense water into ice…"

"That's it?"

Lin Mo was surprised.

He had expected to need to guide himself, or at least get Han Xue's input.

Turns out, it just happened.

This was condensing water into ice!

The very "Condense Water into Ice" countless water techniques dreamed of!

Lin Mo still remembered what Han Xue had said.

This step was hard. Extremely hard.

He wondered what expression Han Xue would wear when she found out…

At that moment,

the newly appeared ice spike icon in the skill bar twitched twice.

【"Ice Spike Technique" seemed confused: "Huh… where am I? This lady, how did I end up here?"】

Lin Mo froze.

This newcomer… was a girl?

A girl was good!

Girls would probably be more well-behaved, less trouble, right?

Meanwhile,

the other skills stirred to life.

【"Fireball Technique" peeked out: "Huh? What's going on?"】

【"Earth Shield Technique" blinked, then realized: "Oh? We've got a new member?"】

Watching little fire and little earth pop up,

Lin Mo cleared his throat.

As the true head of this household,

it was his duty to step in and take charge.

"Cough. Cough."

"Little Fire, Little Earth, we do have a new member."

"This is the new water element… no, now it's ice element—Little Ice."

"Go greet the new Little Ice sister, welcome her properly."

Hearing Lin Mo's order,

Little Fire and Little Earth perked up immediately.

As the elders of the household, setting rules and showing senior authority was their favorite thing to do.

【"Fireball Technique" erupted violently, radiating authority: "So you're Little Ice? I'm your big brother, destined to become the supreme forbidden spell! If anyone dares bully you, just name my title!"】

The Fireball Technique's self-introduction oozed prestige and radiated overwhelming might.

It not only asserted its status as the top dog, but also subtly highlighted its future power.

Nearby, "Earth Shield Technique" refused to be outdone.

【"Earth Shield Technique" puffed out its chest, mimicking: "Little Ice sister, I'm your second brother. I may not be as strong as Big Brother, but I've got thick skin! Just hide behind me from now on!"】

Watching Little Fire and Little Earth's enthusiastic greetings,

Lin Mo nodded in satisfaction.

Good, good.

These two may be troublemakers normally, but they've got responsibility when it comes to newcomers.

They know how to protect the young ones.

This household was still harmonious.

At that moment,

"Ice Spike Technique" twisted its body.

【"Ice Spike Technique" spoke with a touch of arrogance, dropping a bombshell: "Enough. I get it. I just woke up, and I'm still short on little brothers. From now on, you two follow me."】

The moment those words were spoken,

the skill bar fell silent.

Lin Mo's mouth hung slightly open.

Wait, what's going on here?

You're a newcomer, and instead of calling me big brother, you're trying to recruit them as your underlings?

You're not right in the head!

Little Fire and Little Earth snapped back to reality.

Especially Little Fire.

What it cared about most was its authority as the family's "big brother."

Now a newcomer dared to boldly claim it as a little brother?

Could this be tolerated?

【"Fireball Technique" blazed furiously: "How dare you! Who the hell are you to try and recruit me?!"】

【"Earth Shield Technique," seeing Big Brother's rage, straightened its posture: "Exactly! I'm your second brother! How dare you make your own brother your underling? So rude!"】

Facing Little Fire and Little Earth's fury,

"Ice Spike Technique" remained unfazed.

Her tone remained that of a haughty queen.

【"Ice Spike Technique" sniffed: "What? Serving me as little brothers is a hardship? It's an honor to serve me."】

【"Ice Spike Technique" looked down with pride: "I'm only taking you two in because your attitude was decent. Understand?"】

"…"

Lin Mo's lip twitched.

【"Fireball Technique" trembled with rage: "I'm furious! I'm furious! You insolent girl, I'll burn you to ash!"】

【"Earth Shield Technique" chimed in: "Big Brother's right! We must teach her a lesson!"】

At that moment,

"Lightning Strike Technique" seemed to have been awakened by the commotion.

The "Lightning Strike Technique" icon flickered faintly.

"Ice Spike Technique" noticed "Lightning Strike Technique" at the other end of the skill bar.

【"Ice Spike Technique" glanced over, clearly pleased: "Good. Now I have three little brothers. You there—follow me from now on."】

【"Lightning Strike Technique": …】

"Lightning Strike Technique" froze.

It, the Lord of Thunder, the master of lightning, had just appeared—and was immediately drafted as a little brother?

【"Lightning Strike Technique" sighed wearily: "I thought there was already one crazy one… now another?"】

"Fireball Technique" paused abruptly upon hearing this.

【"Fireball Technique" turned sharply to Lightning Strike Technique: "Little brother, that 'crazy one' you mentioned… you weren't referring to me, were you?"】

【"Lightning Strike Technique" coldly spat four words: "You know damn well."】

【"Fireball Technique" exploded: "Ohhh! Little brother! I've had it with you!! When the time comes, I'll burn you to cinders!"】

【"Ice Spike Technique" watched from above, smugly: "Oh? Fight, fight. Whoever wins becomes my top little brother."】

【"Fireball Technique" turned back to "Ice Spike Technique": I can't take it anymore—I'll burn you first, then go burn Little Brother!】

"…"

Lin Mo stood on the bed, one hand pressed painfully over his face.

His mind was shattered.

Speechless!

Completely speechless!

He'd thought girls would be more well-behaved.

Instead, she showed up and tried to usurp the throne?

Lin Mo took a deep breath.

This chaos had to stop—he had to assert his absolute authority as head of the household!

"Shut the hell up, all of you!!!"

Lin Mo roared inside his mind.

Little Fire's flames dimmed, Little Thunder's lightning retracted, and Little Earth shrank into a trembling ball.

Lin Mo hardened his expression and turned first to Little Ice.

"Newcomer, stop acting like some princess here!"

His tone was cold and domineering.

"I don't care what kind of spirit body you are, born of heaven and earth—once you're under my roof, you follow my rules!"

"Here, I'm the only boss! I'm your master!"

"If you dare be insolent again, do you think I won't withhold every single ice-element snack from you?"

Lin Mo had no intention of giving "Ice Spike Technique" any face.

In his view, he had to establish dominance over this newcomer, or trouble would only multiply later.

【Faced with this sudden, domineering reprimand, "Ice Spike Technique" clearly paused.】

【A moment later, a faint blush appeared on "Ice Spike Technique"'s icy blue form.】

【"Ice Spike Technique"'s voice carried a shy tone: "Mmm… so you're my master?"】

【"Ice Spike Technique" gently shifted her form: "Why'd you yell so loud… I was just joking, QQQ."】

"??? "

Lin Mo blinked in surprise.

Xiao Huo, Xiao Tu, and Xiao Lei also froze.

Wait, who the hell are you?

Where did the queen who once looked down on all under heaven go?

Lin Mo cleared his throat twice.

"Cough… cough…"

"Uh… don't do it again, alright?"

"At home, we need unity, kindness, and mutual help—got it?"

【"Ice Spike Technique" was utterly obedient: "Mm-hmm! I get it now, Master is the best~"】

【"Fireball Technique": …】

【"Earth Shield Technique": …】

【"Lightning Strike Technique": …】

Lin Mo shook his head.

Could this thing be some kind of masochist?

Whatever, time to go see Master Han.

Maybe he could guide me toward a mid- or even high-rank technique.

He pulled out his phone and sent a message to Han Xue.

Soon,

Master Han replied, saying she could see him right away.

Seeing this, Lin Mo didn't delay—he quickly washed up and set off.