[{"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-178":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},2356788,4610,"Chapter 178: Actually, I","just-became-a-mage-and-my-skills-got-self-aware--chapter-178",178,"\u003Cp>Kyoto University, Faculty Villa District.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Villa A-8.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the living room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Han Xue sat on a pure white sofa.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She still wore her deep blue trench coat, her snow-white hair loosely draped over her shoulders.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Around her stood six fourth-year students.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two men, four women.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were precisely the students Han Xue had personally selected and mentored, still enrolled at the university.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And they were all among the top water mages in their fourth-year cohort.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Han Xue’s gaze swept over the six of them:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I called you here today to introduce you to Lin Mo.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“As seniors, if Lin Mo ever runs into any minor troubles, you should lend him a hand.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Among the six,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>a girl with shoulder-length hair and a sweet face nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her name was Li Xuer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The top ice mage among fourth-years.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Don’t worry, Teacher! I’m actually a fan of Lin Mo—if I can help him, I’d be thrilled!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For this first-year demon student, not just Li Xuer but all five others also longed to befriend him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If you don’t cling to a leg like this now, you’ll never be able to reach him later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Xuer grinned and raised her hand:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Teacher!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Lin Mo’s just learned water skills—why not let me teach him the first step: condensing water into ice?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Xuer spoke with full confidence:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Basic training like this doesn’t require your personal attention, Teacher.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing Li Xuer’s self-recommendation,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Han Xue shook her head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Lin Mo’s talent far surpasses yours.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“He’s an uncarved jade.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This first foundational step is critical—there can be no slightest deviation.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing Han Xue’s high praise, Li Xuer stuck out her tongue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Alright, alright—if you’re teaching him, it’ll be flawless.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The surrounding fourth-year students were secretly stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo was the first student Han Xue had ever rated so highly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hey, how long do you think it’ll take Lin Mo to master ‘condensing water into ice’?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another girl sparked the topic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hard to say…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A male student rubbed his chin and analyzed, “But given Lin Mo’s mastery of three elements, his fourth mustn’t be weak either—I’d guess… a week?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“A week? You’re underestimating Lin Mo too much!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Xuer immediately countered:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“In my view, with Teacher Han personally guiding him, he’ll master it in three days at most!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Come on, broaden your horizons!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another girl laughed:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Maybe he’ll master it in just one day!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“One day? That’s ridiculous—even a week is exaggerated.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The group chattered back and forth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their words not only elevated Lin Mo’s talent but also subtly flattered Han Xue’s abilities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ding dong—”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The doorbell rang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Xuer’s eyes lit up; she leapt to her feet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It must be Lin Mo!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Teacher, I’ll go welcome him!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without waiting for anyone to react,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Xuer turned and sprinted out of the living room, through the front garden, straight toward the villa’s iron gate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Xue'er turned and sprinted out of the living room, through the front garden, straight toward the villa’s iron gate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Outside the villa gate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo idly surveyed the scenery around him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo was idly scanning the surrounding scenery.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>the iron gate swung open from within.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo turned his head and saw a girl smiling at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo turned his head and found a girl smiling at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Xuer extended her hand confidently, introducing herself:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’m a student of Teacher Han Xue, fourth-year, Li Xuer!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Call me Senior or Xuer Senior!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo smiled politely and lightly shook her hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Senior, nice to meet you. I’m…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before Lin Mo could finish his introduction, Li Xuer cut him off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh, no need to introduce yourself—Demon King Lin Mo! Everyone in Kyoto University knows your name!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh come on, no need to introduce yourself—you’re the Great Demon King Lin Mo! Everyone at Jingda knows your name by now!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo’s lip twitched.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without realizing it, he’d already become famous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Come in, come in! Teacher’s waiting for you in the living room!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Xuer swung the gate wide open and stepped aside to let Lin Mo enter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Xue'er enthusiastically pulled open the door and stepped aside to let Lin Mo in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two walked along the garden path.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Xuer studied Lin Mo curiously, sighing:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Lin Mo, you’re really level 30 already…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Even in the elite Dragon Order class with the best resources, your leveling speed is insane.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But seriously, you should rest when you need to—there have been students before who pulled all-nighters grinding and ended up dropping dead.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But seriously, you still need to rest when it’s time—there have been students before who pulled all-nighters leveling up and dropped dead from it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing Li Xuer’s words,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo paused, scratching his head awkwardly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pulling all-nighters grinding monsters?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was impossible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He slept like a log—his sleep quality was probably the best in all of Kyoto University.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, he couldn’t say that aloud.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo cleared his throat twice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Heh, Senior, you’re too kind.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’m just a slow bird who flies early—I wanted to hit level 30 fast so I could learn new skills.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The slow bird flies early—I just want to hit level 30 soon so I can learn new skills.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Xuer rolled her eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If you’re a slow bird, what are we?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Xuer looked deeply wounded, smiling bitterly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s not the prodigies’ talent that scares me—it’s when prodigies with insane talent still grind themselves to death!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo smiled awkwardly and said nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two continued walking along the garden path.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Xuer’s expression grew slightly more serious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“By the way, Lin Mo…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By the way, Lin Mo, junior.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Since you've reached level 30 and learned Water-element skills, the first thing you must learn from Master Han is 'Condense Water into Ice.'\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This step isn't easy.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"When I was your senior, it took me over two months just to get the hang of it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo paused in surprise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Over two months? Is it really that hard?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Xue'er nodded firmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And even that was fast—among Master Han’s students, the slowest took a full eight months...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I see...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo fell into thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Xue'er looked at Lin Mo with full confidence:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But you, Lin Mo, are different—your talent, plus Master Han Xue’s teaching, might let you master it in a week... no, in just three days!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As she said this,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>the two reached the front gate of the villa.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Xue'er pushed open the gate and called inside:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master! Lin Mo’s here!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next second,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>the five fourth-year students sitting in the living room instantly surged forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hey, senior!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We finally meet the real Demon Lord!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lin Mo, I’m Fang Lei—yesterday you broke the raid record, so cool!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lin Mo, if you need anything on campus, just come to us!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Facing this group of enthusiastic seniors,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo maintained a polite smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hello, seniors.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m new here—please look after me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Han Xue also walked over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone instinctively made way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo stepped forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master Han.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Han Xue gave a slight nod.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’re here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She skipped small talk and got straight to the point.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Time is precious.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Come, follow me to the backyard—I’ll help you sense the Water element today and aim to complete the first step: 'Condense Water into Ice.'\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ll be with you full-time these next few days.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Uh...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo stood still, scratching his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Um... Master Han, I’ve already mastered 'Condense Water into Ice.'\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At these words,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>everyone present froze for a moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Han Xue: \"???\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Xue'er: \"???\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The other seniors: \"???\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1258,"2026-06-21T04:41:49.398Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","e22235bec9ba214dd33a2aba4f600364820e9f07a47a4d89775d5b7718c43545","just-became-a-mage-and-my-skills-got-self-aware--chapter-179","just-became-a-mage-and-my-skills-got-self-aware--chapter-177",374,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fjust-became-a-mage-and-my-skills-got-self-aware--cover.jpg"]