[{"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-224":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},2356834,4610,"Chapter 224: You're So High and Mighty, You're So Awesome!","just-became-a-mage-and-my-skills-got-self-aware--chapter-224",224,"\u003Cp>As Lin Mo drew closer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The giant unicorn, its entire body wreathed in blazing flames, trembled even more violently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its massive body curled inward, emitting low whimpers from its throat, like a husky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Target: Crimson Flame Unicorn】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Attribute: Fire】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Would you like to submit a Soul Contract to this target?】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Current number of contracted beasts: 0\u002F1】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at the interface before him, Lin Mo rubbed his chin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He glanced at the other contracted beasts around him, all equally docile, and felt his indecisiveness flare up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking of this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo decided to ask the little guy in his skill bar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Little Fire, what do you think of this unicorn?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s fire-affiliated, after all. Let it follow you, be your subordinate, help ease the pressure of grinding monsters?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the skill bar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【『Fireball Shu 』didn’t even glance: “Trash.”】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo was left speechless by those two simple words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fine, you’re lofty, you’re awesome.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo didn’t even look at the unicorn again, turned on his heel, and walked toward the next target.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Second one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A slender, massive two-winged lion, radiating chilling frost.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Target: Frostwing Lion】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Attribute: Ice】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Would you like to submit a Soul Contract to this target?】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Current number of contracted beasts: 0\u002F1】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at the giant beast crouched on the ground, Lin Mo raised an eyebrow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Little Ice, what about this one? Think it could be a mount?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【『Ice Spike Shu 』showed a look of disdain: “Wanna be my master’s subordinate? It doesn’t even qualify?”】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Saying this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【『Ice Spike Shu 』changed expression, blushing coyly: “Master, if you really need a mount, someday when the chance comes, I’ll let you ride me...”】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Stop, stop, stop.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing Little Ice’s increasingly deranged words, Lin Mo cut it off abruptly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Can’t deal with it, can’t deal with it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo sighed again and moved on to the next.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Third one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The blue giant ape that had once humiliated Guhe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Target: Thunderclap Overlord Ape (Leader-tier Contracted Beast)】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Attribute: Lightning】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Would you like to submit a Soul Contract to this target?】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Current number of contracted beasts: 0\u002F1】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this name.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo involuntarily sucked in a breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hss...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That name’s got serious swagger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Immediately after.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo was about to speak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【『Lightning Strike Shu 』said coolly: “Worthless.”】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo: “...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Right, this one’s even more elite.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Saying another word felt like a waste.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo rubbed his throbbing temples and kept walking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fourth one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A massive bear, its body covered in thick stone armor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its size rivaling a small hill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Target: Titan Rock Bear】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Attribute: Earth】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Would you like to submit a Soul Contract to this target?】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Current number of contracted beasts: 0\u002F1】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Little Earth, look at this big guy—he suits you. Want to take him as a companion?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo glanced at “Earthbending Shu ” in his skill bar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the skill bar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【『Earth Shield Shu 』poked its head out, glancing at Big Brother, Third Brother, and Fourth Sister.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【『Earth Shield Shu 』cleared its throat: “Master, no need! Damage output is handled by Big Brother and Third Brother, control by Fourth Sister, defense by yours truly—why need this one? Trash!”】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Lin Mo fell silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He rubbed his brow, feeling a pounding headache.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at the contracted beasts around him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Honestly, each one looked terrifyingly strong, radiating overwhelming pressure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He’d always had a bit of decision paralysis.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He’d thought to ask his inner skills for advice, pick the most suitable one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead, what happened?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They all looked down on them!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What now?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was a free reward from the Tian Shu Mansion!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Don’t leave it on the table!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He’d been counting on getting another worker to help grind XP out in the wild.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the skill bar, the little guys started chattering again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【『Fireball Shu 』snorted: “It’s not that I’m picky—these lowly creatures simply can’t match my standards... though mostly, they can’t match Master’s.”】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【『Ice Spike Shu 』rarely chimed in with pride: “Exactly! These lowly beasts only drag down our family’s status. Master, think carefully!”】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【『Lightning Strike Shu 』concise: “Better empty than mediocre.”】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【『Earth Shield Shu 』nodded vigorously: “Right! Better let Big Brother, Third Brother, and Fourth Sister work overtime than take these trash!”】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing their eerily uniform tone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo sighed helplessly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Alright, alright.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’re lofty, you’re awesome.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo gave up trying to decide.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Since you all look down on them, I’ll just pick one at random.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“They’re all just workers anyway—might as well pick the biggest one. Can’t go wrong.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having made up his mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo lifted his head, scanning the field, preparing to choose the largest beast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His peripheral vision caught an extremely unremarkable corner of the field.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Huh?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo’s heart leapt; his steps froze instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There, behind a small barrier, crouched a fox.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Compared to the terrifying giants around it, this fox was pitifully small—barely the size of an adult Samoyed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pure white, not a single speck of color.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What surprised Lin Mo most was...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While all the giant beasts trembled and knelt, this tiny fox alone remained standing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead, he slightly tilted his head, curiously staring at Lin Mo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As if observing some strange creature.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Fascinating.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching this scene, Lin Mo couldn’t help but become intrigued.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The entire court kneels, yet you alone sit there as a fox, is that right?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That is the ‘Formless Grand Void Beast’.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Behind him, Nie Lao’s gentle voice suddenly sounded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo turned his head to look.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He found Nie Lao and the others had somehow arrived beside him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nie Lao’s gaze was also fixed on the little white fox in the corner.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A flicker of confusion passed through Lin Mo’s eyes:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Formless Grand Void Beast?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nie Lao gave a slight nod, his expression complex.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked at the little white fox and explained:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes, this little fellow’s name sounds quite powerful, doesn’t it?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Capturing it originally took tremendous effort—it was the hardest to catch.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“After we succeeded, the situation turned out to be unusual.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Unusual?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo raised an eyebrow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nie Lao sighed and explained:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This little fellow has no trace of elemental response within it—it appears completely like an ordinary beast.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Saying this, Nie Lao looked at Lin Mo and gave a wry smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Come to think of it, this little fellow’s condition is somewhat similar to yours when you first awakened.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Both of you are ‘blank slates’ with no elemental affinity whatsoever.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing Nie Lao’s explanation,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo finally understood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another blank slate…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No wonder it wasn’t intimidated by the elemental spirits within him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But “Formless Grand Void Beast” sounds far more impressive than names like “Crimson Flame Unicorn”!\u003C\u002Fp>",1103,"2026-06-21T04:41:50.524Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","63044ebb5acc8cd63a0655a5a78056899f4c5a21f44a0802b2441c08e7e4958a","just-became-a-mage-and-my-skills-got-self-aware--chapter-225","just-became-a-mage-and-my-skills-got-self-aware--chapter-223",374,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fjust-became-a-mage-and-my-skills-got-self-aware--cover.jpg"]