[{"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-228":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},2356838,4610,"Chapter 228: National Guardian Dragon Envoy, Promoted to Major General!","just-became-a-mage-and-my-skills-got-self-aware--chapter-228",228,"\u003Cp>“Nie Laoshi.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo turned his head and nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nie Zhenguo wore a broad smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Congratulations, you’ve found your own contract beast.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Thank you, Nie Laoshi, for your support.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo smiled humbly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Cough! Cough!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Tianhao cleared his throat beside him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Uh…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“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?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Tianhao clicked his tongue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Is this really all the reward?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I think if our esteemed Tian Shu Mansion, for my eighteen-year-old four-element Magic King son, offers only this little…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Isn’t that a bit too stingy?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At these words,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Qi and Gu He both rolled their eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Here it comes again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That old bandit’s at it again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Give him an inch and he’ll take a mile—he’s unmatched at climbing the ladder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nie Zhenguo pointed at Lin Tianhao and chuckled, shaking his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You, you…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’ve officially given up on you—your shamelessness is unparalleled in history.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nie Zhenguo’s smile faded, his expression turning serious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Rest assured, Lin Mo’s reward won’t end here.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nie Zhenguo turned to look at Zhang Qi beside him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Zhang Qi.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“How many unused elemental fragments remain in our Tian Shu Mansion’s strategic vault?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Qi’s expression hardened at once.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Secretary-General, he knew the vault’s inventory by heart and replied immediately:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Report, Nie Laoshi.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Currently, the vault holds three fire elemental fragments, one lightning elemental fragment, and one earth elemental fragment.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After hearing Zhang Qi’s report,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nie Zhenguo waved his hand without hesitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Go, bring them all to Lin Mo.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At these words,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>everyone froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo himself was taken aback.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though only five fragments,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>they were the entirety of the Dragon Nation’s strategic vault reserves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elemental fragments were the absolute core material required to unlock the [Elemental Body] and advance to [Elemental Avatar]!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were extremely rare, with drop rates so abysmal they were laughable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were the most coveted material among every top-tier combatant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Qi was stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Nie Laoshi… you mean, all of them? Not a single one left?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These were elemental fragments!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>National treasures!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Strategic-level resources!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even when they managed to barely scrape up one fragment through life-or-death efforts,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>it was immediately classified as top secret and assigned to the Dragon Nation’s absolute elite.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hence, stockpiles were always minimal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many level-100 masters still waited in line for elemental fragments.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nie Zhenguo nodded firmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes, all of them.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Zhang Qi still stunned, Lin Tianhao urged him on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hey, little Zhang, didn’t you hear Nie Laoshi’s order? What are you standing there for? Go get them now!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Don’t dawdle—you’ll delay my son’s absorption of the fragments.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Qi glanced at Lin Tianhao, then at Nie Laoshi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nie Zhenguo smiled and waved again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Go.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Qi nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes… Nie Laoshi, I’m on it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Qi turned and left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After Zhang Qi departed,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nie Zhenguo beamed at Lin Tianhao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Satisfied now?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing Nie Laoshi’s words,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Tianhao stroked his chin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Indeed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Materially speaking…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He’d already been given the best legendary specialized weapon currently available in the Dragon Nation for a blank-slate mage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His contract beast had been chosen freely from the entire roster.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, even the most scarce elemental fragments had been handed over all at once.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This treatment was truly unprecedented.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for skill books, ordinary gear, and such trivialities…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His family had more than enough money—they could buy as much as they wanted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Besides, this kid already knew more skills than the old monsters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But spiritually speaking…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Tianhao’s lips curled into a smile:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hehe, Nie Laoshi…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Materially, I must thank you on behalf of my son—Tian Shu Mansion is truly generous!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But I think…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Life isn’t just about material things! What about spiritual recognition?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Look at my son—unparalleled talent, pure lineage.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If he walks outside without a prestigious title, won’t that tarnish the Dragon Nation’s prestige?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At these words,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu He rolled his eyes beside him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That old bandit is insatiable!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hahahaha!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nie Zhenguo didn’t get angry—he burst into a hearty laugh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I knew you’d bring this up.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You don’t need to remind me—I’ve already been considering it!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Lin Mo!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nie Zhenguo turned to Lin Mo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo straightened his posture at once.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nie Zhenguo spoke in a deep, solemn tone:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“After unanimous agreement among our Five Elders,”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Starting today, the Tian Shu Office will grant you a brand-new exclusive title: [State-Protecting Dragon Envoy]!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And simultaneously, you are granted the rank of [Major General] in the Dragon Nation!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At these words,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu He’s heart skipped a beat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"M-Major General?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"[State-Protecting Dragon Envoy]?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Nie Lao... I understand the Major General rank—eighteen-year-old Major General is unprecedented in history.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But this... this [State-Protecting Dragon Envoy]—what exactly is this position?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ve never heard of such a post before.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nie Zhen Guo glanced at Gu He and said calmly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s normal you haven’t heard of it—it’s a position created solely for Lin Mo.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Solely created?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this, not only Gu He, but also Lin Tianhao was stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had merely hoped to secure his son a Major General or special envoy title, just to show off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He never expected an entirely new position to be created?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Tianhao hurriedly asked:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Nie Lao, so what exactly does this [State-Protecting Dragon Envoy] do?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What does it do...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nie Zhen Guo paused, then replied:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We haven’t decided yet.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But the holder of this title is not subordinate to any regular military district, nor affiliated with any administrative body.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Moreover, anyone holding this title outranks any official by three ranks.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"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.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"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—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lin Mo has the authority to execute them on the spot, and report to the Tian Shu Office afterward.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Whoa...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu He sucked in a sharp breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This wasn’t a position at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was a Sword of Imperial Authority!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Above rules, beyond law!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>True absolute privilege!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After speaking all this, Nie Zhen Guo looked gently at Lin Mo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lin Mo, are you satisfied with this title?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at the boy before him,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>in truth, Nie Zhen Guo had long pondered this decision.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Granting such terrifying power to an eighteen-year-old boy was indeed a great gamble.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the Dragon Nation isn’t foolish.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All necessary background checks had been thoroughly conducted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though Lin Mo had been somewhat mischievous since childhood,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>the boy’s nature was excellent—loyal, righteous, and morally upright.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not long ago on the Aurora Train, he stepped forward and saved everyone aboard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In Tianbei City, he assisted in capturing Japanese spies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>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!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo is truly of the purest lineage!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Most importantly, he possesses an unimaginably terrifying, unheard-of talent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For such a prodigy, one must win him with utmost sincerity and absolute power—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>not manipulation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Lin Mo grows into his potential, he will become the absolute cornerstone of the Dragon Nation’s future.\u003C\u002Fp>",1203,"2026-06-21T04:41:50.524Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","0a459895951021516d9d5f6ea972e3d6e35094dfa8cbc979e1f240c892a18507","just-became-a-mage-and-my-skills-got-self-aware--chapter-229","just-became-a-mage-and-my-skills-got-self-aware--chapter-227",374,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fjust-became-a-mage-and-my-skills-got-self-aware--cover.jpg"]