Chapter 228: National Guardian Dragon Envoy, Promoted to Major General!

"Nie Laoshi."

Lin Mo turned his head and nodded.

Nie Zhenguo wore a broad smile.

"Congratulations, you've found your own contract beast."

"Thank you, Nie Laoshi, for your support."

Lin Mo smiled humbly.

"Cough! Cough!"

Lin Tianhao cleared his throat beside him.

"Uh…"

"Nie Laoshi, my son's ability to contract this Wu Xiang Tai Xu Beast—frankly speaking—is entirely his own merit, since many others tried and failed, right?"

Lin Tianhao clicked his tongue.

"Is this really all the reward?"

"I think if our esteemed Tian Shu Mansion, for my eighteen-year-old four-element Magic King son, offers only this little…"

"Isn't that a bit too stingy?"

At these words,

Zhang Qi and Gu He both rolled their eyes.

Here it comes again.

That old bandit's at it again.

Give him an inch and he'll take a mile—he's unmatched at climbing the ladder.

Nie Zhenguo pointed at Lin Tianhao and chuckled, shaking his head.

"You, you…"

"I've officially given up on you—your shamelessness is unparalleled in history."

Nie Zhenguo's smile faded, his expression turning serious.

"Rest assured, Lin Mo's reward won't end here."

With that,

Nie Zhenguo turned to look at Zhang Qi beside him.

"Zhang Qi."

"How many unused elemental fragments remain in our Tian Shu Mansion's strategic vault?"

Zhang Qi's expression hardened at once.

As Secretary-General, he knew the vault's inventory by heart and replied immediately:

"Report, Nie Laoshi."

"Currently, the vault holds three fire elemental fragments, one lightning elemental fragment, and one earth elemental fragment."

After hearing Zhang Qi's report,

Nie Zhenguo waved his hand without hesitation.

"Go, bring them all to Lin Mo."

"…"

At these words,

everyone froze.

Lin Mo himself was taken aback.

Though only five fragments,

they were the entirety of the Dragon Nation's strategic vault reserves.

Elemental fragments were the absolute core material required to unlock the 【Elemental Body】 and advance to 【Elemental Avatar】!

They were extremely rare, with drop rates so abysmal they were laughable.

They were the most coveted material among every top-tier combatant.

Zhang Qi was stunned.

"Nie Laoshi… you mean, all of them? Not a single one left?"

These were elemental fragments!

National treasures!

Strategic-level resources!

Even when they managed to barely scrape up one fragment through life-or-death efforts,

it was immediately classified as top secret and assigned to the Dragon Nation's absolute elite.

Hence, stockpiles were always minimal.

Many level-100 masters still waited in line for elemental fragments.

Nie Zhenguo nodded firmly.

"Yes, all of them."

Seeing Zhang Qi still stunned, Lin Tianhao urged him on.

"Hey, little Zhang, didn't you hear Nie Laoshi's order? What are you standing there for? Go get them now!"

"Don't dawdle—you'll delay my son's absorption of the fragments."

"…"

Zhang Qi glanced at Lin Tianhao, then at Nie Laoshi.

Nie Zhenguo smiled and waved again.

"Go."

Zhang Qi nodded.

"Yes… Nie Laoshi, I'm on it."

With that,

Zhang Qi turned and left.

After Zhang Qi departed,

Nie Zhenguo beamed at Lin Tianhao.

"Satisfied now?"

Hearing Nie Laoshi's words,

Lin Tianhao stroked his chin.

Indeed.

Materially speaking…

He'd already been given the best legendary specialized weapon currently available in the Dragon Nation for a blank-slate mage.

His contract beast had been chosen freely from the entire roster.

Now, even the most scarce elemental fragments had been handed over all at once.

This treatment was truly unprecedented.

As for skill books, ordinary gear, and such trivialities…

His family had more than enough money—they could buy as much as they wanted.

Besides, this kid already knew more skills than the old monsters.

But spiritually speaking…

Lin Tianhao's lips curled into a smile:

"Hehe, Nie Laoshi…"

"Materially, I must thank you on behalf of my son—Tian Shu Mansion is truly generous!"

"But I think…"

"Life isn't just about material things! What about spiritual recognition?"

"Look at my son—unparalleled talent, pure lineage."

"If he walks outside without a prestigious title, won't that tarnish the Dragon Nation's prestige?"

At these words,

Gu He rolled his eyes beside him.

That old bandit is insatiable!

"Hahahaha!"

Nie Zhenguo didn't get angry—he burst into a hearty laugh.

"I knew you'd bring this up."

"You don't need to remind me—I've already been considering it!"

"Lin Mo!"

Nie Zhenguo turned to Lin Mo.

Lin Mo straightened his posture at once.

Nie Zhenguo spoke in a deep, solemn tone:

"After unanimous agreement among our Five Elders,"

"Starting today, the Tian Shu Office will grant you a brand-new exclusive title: 【State-Protecting Dragon Envoy】!"

"And simultaneously, you are granted the rank of 【Major General】 in the Dragon Nation!"

At these words,

Gu He's heart skipped a beat.

"M-Major General?"

"【State-Protecting Dragon Envoy】?"

"Nie Lao... I understand the Major General rank—eighteen-year-old Major General is unprecedented in history."

"But this... this 【State-Protecting Dragon Envoy】—what exactly is this position?"

"I've never heard of such a post before."

Nie Zhen Guo glanced at Gu He and said calmly:

"It's normal you haven't heard of it—it's a position created solely for Lin Mo."

"Solely created?"

At this, not only Gu He, but also Lin Tianhao was stunned.

He had merely hoped to secure his son a Major General or special envoy title, just to show off.

He never expected an entirely new position to be created?

Lin Tianhao hurriedly asked:

"Nie Lao, so what exactly does this 【State-Protecting Dragon Envoy】 do?"

"What does it do..."

Nie Zhen Guo paused, then replied:

"We haven't decided yet."

"But the holder of this title is not subordinate to any regular military district, nor affiliated with any administrative body."

"Moreover, anyone holding this title outranks any official by three ranks."

"Wherever Lin Mo is in the Dragon Nation, as soon as he reveals his identity, all local official institutions must unconditionally obey his orders and cooperate."

"Simultaneously, anyone who obstructs Lin Mo, attempts to betray the Dragon Nation, or harbors ill intent toward him—even if they are a city governor or provincial commissioner—"

"Lin Mo has the authority to execute them on the spot, and report to the Tian Shu Office afterward."

"Whoa..."

Gu He sucked in a sharp breath.

This wasn't a position at all.

This was a Sword of Imperial Authority!

Above rules, beyond law!

True absolute privilege!

After speaking all this, Nie Zhen Guo looked gently at Lin Mo.

"Lin Mo, are you satisfied with this title?"

Looking at the boy before him,

in truth, Nie Zhen Guo had long pondered this decision.

Granting such terrifying power to an eighteen-year-old boy was indeed a great gamble.

But the Dragon Nation isn't foolish.

All necessary background checks had been thoroughly conducted.

Though Lin Mo had been somewhat mischievous since childhood,

the boy's nature was excellent—loyal, righteous, and morally upright.

Not long ago on the Aurora Train, he stepped forward and saved everyone aboard.

In Tianbei City, he assisted in capturing Japanese spies.

Not to mention his father, Lin Tianhao, who spent his entire life in military service and had amassed immeasurable war merits for the Dragon Nation!

Lin Mo is truly of the purest lineage!

Most importantly, he possesses an unimaginably terrifying, unheard-of talent.

For such a prodigy, one must win him with utmost sincerity and absolute power—

not manipulation.

If Lin Mo grows into his potential, he will become the absolute cornerstone of the Dragon Nation's future.