[{"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-226":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},2356836,4610,"Chapter 226: This Little Thing Is Definitely a Hidden Master!","just-became-a-mage-and-my-skills-got-self-aware--chapter-226",226,"\u003Cp>Exactly!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After retracting the Thunder Dragon Beast, Lin Tianhao turned around and bellowed at the top of his lungs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Nie Lao is absolutely right！」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「This is the reward the Tian Shu Bureau gave my son—it’s my son’s bonded beast！」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Since it’s my son’s matter, it’s up to my son to decide！」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Tianhao waved his hand, his face full of disdain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「What are you two fussing about over here？」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「All this talk of tactics and combos—that’s only for the weak！」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Before absolute firepower, all tactics are nonsense！」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Go away, go away, don’t distract my son from choosing his pet！」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After being so brutally shut down by Lin Tianhao,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guhe and Zhang Qi’s mouths twitched uncontrollably.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Hey!!! Lin Tianhao, you old bandit!!! Aren’t we just concerned about Lin Mo’s future？」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It looked like they were about to start a fight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nie Lao waved his hand, stopping them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he turned to Lin Mo and said calmly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Lin Mo.」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「As your father said, this is the reward the Tian Shu Bureau gave you.」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Make your own decision.」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Whether it’s that Thunder Tyrant Ape or this Formless Grand Void Beast, the final choice should be yours.」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Don’t have any reservations.」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing Nie Lao’s words,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo lifted his head, met everyone’s gazes, and nodded firmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「I understand, Nie Lao.」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Immediately after,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo stepped forward and walked straight toward the corner where the little white fox was.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>……\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not long after,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo arrived before the barrier enclosing the little fox.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He crouched down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only then did Lin Mo truly see the Formless Grand Void Beast’s appearance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its body was truly tiny, its fur like the purest first snow of heaven and earth, without a single impurity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its ears were sharp, slightly upright.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In its clear eyes shone curiosity and liveliness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Lin Mo crouched before it,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>the little fox did not retreat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead, it cautiously approached.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Through the bars, it extended its pink little tongue and gently licked its paw.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, tilting its tiny head, it let out a soft, mewling sound.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Ying~」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo couldn’t help but reach out, pass his hand through the bars, and stroke the little fox’s head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The little fox didn’t flinch; instead, it closed its eyes in pleasure and rubbed its tiny head against Lin Mo’s palm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its obedient demeanor was utterly irresistible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo couldn’t help but smile gently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Little ones.」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「What do you think of this little thing？」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the skill bar,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【『Ice Spike Spell』instantly transformed into a girl unable to walk past something cute: 「Waaah! So cute! So cute! Sooooo cute!!!」】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【『Ice Spike Spell』spun wildly in the skill bar: 「Master! Take it! Take it! This lady wants to hug it and snuggle it hard!」】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo’s face darkened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Women all love cute things.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【『Fireball Spell』flames trembled around it, then forced a haughty pose: 「Hmph...」】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【『Fireball Spell』coughed twice: 「Though it’s still trash... it’s not entirely unpleasant to look at. If I must choose, I pick this little fox.」】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arrogant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dead arrogant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo rolled his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Thunder Strike Spell」 didn’t speak,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>but it was clear—it was staring intently at the little white fox, lightning flickering in its gaze, clearly brimming with curiosity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Xiao Tu, what do you think？」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo looked toward the \"Earthbending\" skill in the bar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【『Earth Shield Spell』poked its curious head forward: 「Big bro, Fourth Sister’s right! Second bro agrees too—this little fox is fluffy and adorable.」】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【「Perfect as our family mascot! Master, pick it!」】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the skill’s unusually unified stance,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In fact, even if the skills had disagreed, he already had his answer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Contracting the Thunder Ape outside, or an Ice Lion, or a Flame Unicorn—on the surface, combat power would indeed increase somewhat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the end, those were all single-element bonded beasts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I’m a blank-slate mage with full-element potential.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Keeping a monkey that only shoots lightning, or a lion that only spits ice, feels too limiting for my scope.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But this little fox?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s a blank slate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But... think of it another way!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo looked at the prompt panel before him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Target: Formless Grand Void Beast】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Attribute: None】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Would you like to submit a soul contract to this target?】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Current number of bonded beasts: 0\u002F1】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blank slate means infinite possibilities!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just like me!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It has no elements now, but that doesn’t mean it can’t carry all elements in the future!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Formless Grand Void Beast...」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo murmured the name softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Formless means encompassing all things.」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Grand Void means the primordial universe.」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「This name sounds anything but ordinary!」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「This little thing is definitely a hidden master!」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking this,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo sat down on the ground, leaning casually against the iron bars.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He reached out again, gently stroking the soft fur along the little fox’s back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The little fox let out a contented rumble, even rolled onto its back, exposing its snowy, fluffy belly for Lin Mo to pet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Little fox...」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo stroked the fox as he spoke softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Do you know?」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Actually, I’m just like you—a ‘blank slate’ too.」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Ying?」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The little fox opened its eyes, gazing at Lin Mo with clear, puzzled eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo smiled and gently scratched the little fox’s chin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s true.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Back then…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Everyone at school mocked me.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“They thought I was ruined for life, that I couldn’t even cast a simple fireball properly.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“In a world where strength reigns supreme, a mage without elemental affinity is worse than a stray dog on the street.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Mmm…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The little fox let out a soft cry, extending its tiny tongue to gently lick Lin Mo’s fingers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As if comforting him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo watched this profoundly sentient moment, his gaze growing ever softer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Look.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“They saw no elemental response in you and assumed you were probably useless.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he spoke,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo’s hand slid from the fox’s chin to its pointed ears.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Think of it another way.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Perhaps there’s no elemental response because lowly elemental reactions simply aren’t worthy to enter your body!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Because a blank slate is the purest vessel!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It holds the infinite potential to devour all and embrace everything!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Saying this,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo stared straight into the fox’s eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In that moment, their gazes met tightly in midair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blank slate to blank slate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In that instant, an indescribable resonance seemed to arise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A brilliant smile appeared on Lin Mo’s lips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Will you bond with me?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“And together, prove to this world…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That the so-called blank slate is truly the supreme ruler of this world?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Soul Contract submitted to target ‘Wuxiang Tai Xu Beast’!】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Awaiting final response from target…】\u003C\u002Fp>",1094,"2026-06-21T04:41:50.524Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 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