[{"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-223":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},2356833,4610,"Chapter 223: Another Free Laborer?","just-became-a-mage-and-my-skills-got-self-aware--chapter-223",223,"\u003Cp>On the second-floor observation deck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This… this this this…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Qi stared wide-eyed, utterly astonished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No way? These spirit beasts are usually ferocious—even the feeding staff have to approach them with extreme caution…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“How come Lin Mo walks in and they all turn so docile?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was genuinely baffled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Keep in mind that capturing these contract beasts required deploying a significant portion of Longguo's core combat forces and came at a heavy blood cost.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These spirit beasts, deep down, all carry pride and wildness!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even facing the pressure of a Level 100 master, they’d still dare to bellow defiantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Docile?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beside him, Lin Tianhao snorted coldly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He crossed his arms, chin raised, a look of pride on his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Let me correct you— this isn’t docility, this is submission!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Tianhao burst into laughter, the sound echoing through the observation deck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hahahahaha!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“See that? That’s my Lin Tianhao bloodline!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What damn legendary beasts?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Before my son’s invincible talent and royal aura, they all turn into little chicks!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Facing Lin Tianhao’s boastful flaunting,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guhe and Zhang Qi exchanged glances but had no rebuttal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That kid Lin Mo always caused strange phenomena no one could explain, no matter where he went.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guhe shook his head slowly, utterly perplexed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It shouldn’t be like this…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This is too abnormal.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I know these spirit beasts better than anyone—the stronger they are, the stronger their territorial instincts and pride.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“How could they show fear and submission to a human barely Level 30?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Enough, enough.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, Nie Zhenguo waved his hand, cutting off everyone’s wild speculation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nie Zhenguo stared at the figure below in the arena.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Why think so hard?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“In this world, strength and talent are inherently inexplicable by ordinary logic.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Whatever the reason, submission is better than fighting to the death!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nie Zhenguo turned and walked toward the stairs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Let’s go.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“We’ll go down and take a look.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>……\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the underground arena.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo stood still, staring at the spirit beasts around him—all tails tucked, all heads bowed—his face full of questions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was it because of the Elemental Spirits inside him?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Lin Mo pondered this silently,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>in his skill bar,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【“Fireball Spell” sneered, radiating supreme arrogance: “Hmph! A bunch of ants— good thing they’re smart!”】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【“Ice Spike Spell” let out a disgusted little huff: “Ugh, Master, don’t look— these lowly elements are staining your eyes~”】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【“Lightning Strike Spell” murmured coolly: “Indeed, not even as fierce as that hothead.”】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【The suddenly called-out “Fireball Spell” snapped back: “Hey! Who are you calling a hothead?”】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching the skill bar’s frantic bickering,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo shook his head slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clearly, his Elemental Spirits were no ordinary beings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were likely manifestations of Elemental Origins—these spirit beasts sensed their aura and had no choice but to kneel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo sensed footsteps behind him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turned to see Nie Zhenguo, Lin Tianhao, Guhe, and Zhang Qi standing behind him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Uncle Nie, Dad, Principal, Uncle Zhang.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo greeted them politely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Tianhao stepped beside Lin Mo, slinging an arm over his shoulder, eyes gleaming with pride:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Not bad, son!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“True to my Lin Tianhao bloodline!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“When I tamed my Thunder Dragon, I fought it for three whole days and nights— beat it half-dead before it finally surrendered!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“And you?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Tianhao gestured at the kneeling beasts around them, shaking his head in amazement:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Just one glare—and they all dropped to their knees. Hmph, hmph, hmph…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, lowering his voice just enough for everyone to hear clearly,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>he nudged Lin Mo with his shoulder and glanced toward Guhe:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Son, you know what?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“When Principal Guhe tried to bond with that Thunder Monkey over there…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It turned its back and showed him its ass— made Guhe so mad his face turned green!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Wait, seriously?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo stole a glance toward Guhe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guhe’s eyes locked onto the father-son duo, and he grew furious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hey hey hey!!!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Lin Tianhao, you old bastard, what are you saying? Do you think I have no dignity?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Qi also looked exasperated, turning away to pretend to admire the scenery.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Alright, enough!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nie Zhenguo, unable to watch any longer, sighed and interrupted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stepped before Lin Mo, scanning the arena’s spirit beasts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Lin Mo.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“We don’t understand why these unruly spirit beasts have become so fearful and submissive.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“At least this isn’t a bad thing.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“These dozen or so spirit beasts each possess formidable power—many have tried and failed to bond with them. Pick one carefully.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Tianhao now nodded seriously in agreement:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Son, spirit beasts are incredibly powerful.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Take me, for example— my Thunder Dragon’s total strength is only about ten percent lower than mine. A massive asset.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“And once bonded, the spirit beast is tied to you—its level grows alongside yours.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Of course.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’re a freak.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You master all four elements, while these spirit beasts are single-element—their power at the same level will likely be far weaker than yours.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Here,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Tianhao suddenly remembered something:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh, by the way, spirit beasts have another huge advantage: they can go out alone to level up and hunt monsters.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The experience they gain from killing monsters is fed directly back to you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Isn’t that awesome?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing his father’s words,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo’s interest sparked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He already had an auto-leveling system— four Elemental Spirits leveling simultaneously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And they were all competing fiercely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But if he could get another powerful spirit beast to help him level up, that’d be excellent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nie Zhenguo sighed, looking at Lin Mo with regret:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It's a pity that each person can bond with only one contract beast, but your situation is so unusual.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All contract beasts discovered so far are single-elemental.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To be honest, it doesn't suit you very well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo nodded upon hearing this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Indeed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A single-element contract beast is a divine boon for others.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But for me, a four-element magic user, it's rather limiting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It would be ideal if there were a contract beast capable of carrying all elemental affinities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still, one shouldn't be too greedy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having a free laborer is already quite good enough.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Old Nie, having someone to help me level up is already great—I'll go pick one now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo smiled and said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Old Nie nodded and explained:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Go ahead. Once you approach them, you'll naturally know how to bond.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo no longer wasted time and walked toward the nearest fire-type unicorn.\u003C\u002Fp>",1061,"2026-06-21T04:41:50.524Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","1d2e4b585012b49768cc13c0cec95f7435b97bee352d0c3f428126908bd80135","just-became-a-mage-and-my-skills-got-self-aware--chapter-224","just-became-a-mage-and-my-skills-got-self-aware--chapter-222",374,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fjust-became-a-mage-and-my-skills-got-self-aware--cover.jpg"]