[{"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-3":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},2356613,4610,"Chapter 3: They Said You","just-became-a-mage-and-my-skills-got-self-aware--chapter-3",3,"\u003Cp>In the master bedroom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Tianhao leaned against the headboard, lighting a cigar with a look of satisfaction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His bare upper body was covered in crisscrossed scars—the medals of a war god’s glory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Still got it, General Lin.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Wan, wrapped in a silk robe, lazily rested her head on her husband’s shoulder, her fingers tracing lightly over the scars:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Looks like that dragon meat really paid off—your combat power hasn’t faded a bit.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Of course!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Tianhao smirked, raised an eyebrow, and waved his hand with a touch of boldness:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Look who you’re talking to—Thundering War God!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If I hadn’t been afraid of waking up Mo’er with the noise, I’d have unleashed two more rounds of ‘Thundering Storm’ just now!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Wan rolled her eyes at him and pinched his arm lightly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Stop showing off—you trying to tear the house down?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that, Su Wan’s eyes grew worried:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I hope this time we get a kid with decent talent—so if Mo’er gets bullied later, at least he’ll have a younger brother or sister to protect him.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Tianhao took his wife’s hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Don’t worry—I’ve got a feeling this one’s going to work!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Mo’er was… well, an accident. Next time, we’ll get a little monster!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just then.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vrrr—vrrr—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The phone vibrated on the nightstand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Tianhao frowned slightly, picked up the phone, glanced at the caller ID, and his expression turned strangely tense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Who’s calling this late?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Wan asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Old Zhao.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Tianhao sneered, clearly disgusted, “That old bastard Zhao Lei—probably just here to show off.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment he answered, Zhao Lei’s booming voice blared through the speaker:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hey! Old Lin! Still up this late? Sounds like you haven’t even rested yet!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Get to the point!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Tianhao snapped back, “I’m busy—don’t waste my time with your nonsense.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Heh, nothing big—just my boy just awakened, and I thought I’d share the good news with an old war comrade.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Lei didn’t take offense; his tone dripped with pride.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before Lin Tianhao could respond, Zhao Lei launched into his boasting:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You know, my boy awakened as a Flame Mage—shame his fire affinity rating’s only S-grade, kind of average, really.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Lei sighed, feigning modesty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Tianhao snorted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Flame Mage, S-grade fire affinity—you call that average?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My own Thundering War God affinity? Also S-grade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Anyone with an S-grade elemental affinity is guaranteed to be among the city’s top-tier combatants.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh, that’s nice,” Lin Tianhao replied flatly. “Congratulations.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Same to you!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Lei pretended not to notice Lin Tianhao’s irritation and continued:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You know what? My boy’s already almost level 3.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“By the way, Old Lin, I heard your Mo’er’s awakening was pretty weak—how about letting my boy help your Mo’er level up? Give him a little guidance? We’ve known each other a long time, right?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beep…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before Zhao Lei finished, Lin Tianhao stared blankly and hung up the call.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The bedroom fell into a brief, heavy silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Wan hugged his arm protectively and whispered:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Angry about what Old Zhao said?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hmph, you know what that old bastard’s like.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Tianhao leaned back against the headboard, but this time his hand gripping the cigarette tightened slightly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Back in college, I crushed him. Then when he joined the City Defense Force, I crushed him again.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“For decades, Zhao Lei never once stood tall in front of me!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Now the heavens hand him an S-grade Flame Mage son…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“He’s been holding his breath for decades—finally found his chance to get back at me!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Wan sighed, her eyes also filled with helplessness:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Honey, an S-grade Flame Mage? That’s a genius among geniuses.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“In three days, during the Careerist Exam, Zhao’s boy will steal the spotlight—he might even break the city record.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“When that happens, if Mo’er’s results are terrible… the gossip won’t stop.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“He dares!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Tianhao’s eyes flared, a surge of aura bursting forth, “If he dares say one bad word about Mo’er to my face, I’ll rip his mouth open!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ah, Old Lin, your fists can silence Zhao Lei—but not the whole city’s tongue.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Zhao’s boy’s always been arrogant and has never gotten along with our Mo’er—he’ll surely stir up his little cronies to spread rumors…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Wan glanced at Lin Tianhao, her worry deepening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a long pause, Lin Tianhao exhaled a smoke ring, his voice now hoarse and low:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The Exam… for fairness, only basic Bronze-grade gear is allowed—it’s pure, unfiltered strength, broadcast live across the entire city, under everyone’s eyes.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Saying this, Lin Tianhao crushed the freshly lit cigarette with force, a look of grim resolve flashing in his eyes:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No! I won’t let Mo’er endure this humiliation!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Wife, tell Mo’er tomorrow—he’s taking a sick day for the Exam.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“We’ve got more than enough money—spend some to get him into any university, coast through a few years.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Better to let him sleep comfortably at home than be laughed at by Zhao’s whole family in front of everyone.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Wan froze, then her eyes welled slightly as she nodded:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Whatever you say. We only have one son—face doesn’t matter. As long as he’s not hurting, that’s all that counts.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Tianhao crushed the newly lit cigarette again, turned to Su Wan, and said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Wife, let’s try again!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Zhao Lei wants to compete over sons? Fine! Then we’ll compete to the end!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“As for Mo’er… this lifetime, we’ll shield him from every storm. Even if he’s a waste, he’s still my Lin Tianhao’s most precious waste!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Wan wrapped her arms around her husband’s neck, her gaze tender: “Yes. Our Lin family’s child doesn’t need anyone else to bully him.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next morning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo opened his eyes groggily, stretching lazily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He’d slept more soundly than ever.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Comfortable~”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo rubbed his eyes and instinctively opened his career panel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Name: Lin Mo】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Career: Mage】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Level: Lv.3 (25%)】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Skills: Fireball (Lv.3), Multiple Exploding Fireballs (Lv.3)】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo’s pupils shrank sharply—his sleepiness vanished instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What the hell? Really level 3?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In this world, leveling up wasn’t easy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even a genius from a wealthy family, with a full team guiding them, might barely reach Lv.3 on the first day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And me?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Slept one night, did nothing—and now I’m Lv.3?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And my exp bar’s already 25% full!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This is the charm of auto-farming?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo couldn’t help but marvel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He glanced at his skill bar—beneath 【Fireball】 was a status note:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Status: Sleeping (snoring loudly)】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Mood: Extremely Exhausted (even craving a midnight snack)】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Last Night's Results: Slain Toothed Rabbit x158, Prairie Gray Wolf x135, Poisonous Spider x112…]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Comment: Dead tired... whoever you are, get me some fire-element food fast, or I'm going on strike!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this somewhat irritable comment, Lin Mo wasn’t angry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why get mad at your own skill?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Besides, it’s helping you level up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, a gentle voice came from downstairs—his mother Su Wan:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Mo’er, awake? Come down for breakfast.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Coming!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo flipped out of bed swiftly, washed up quickly, changed into casual clothes, and hummed a tune as he went downstairs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>……\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the dining room, his mother Su Wan and father Lin Tianhao were already seated at the table.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Morning, Mom, Dad.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo pulled out a chair and sat down, grabbing a slice of toast, his mood excellent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching her son’s carefree demeanor, Su Wan felt another pang of sorrow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Tianhao’s words from last night still echoed in her ears.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though telling their son to take sick leave and skip the big exam was meant to protect his mental health and spare him from gossip,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>to tell him outright, “You’re not good enough, don’t go and embarrass yourself,” was truly cruel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Wan was weighing her words, preparing to bring up the sick leave request,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>when her instinct as a Holy High Priestess suddenly sensed something odd.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The aura emanating from Lin Mo…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How had it strengthened so much since yesterday?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Huh?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Wan instinctively turned her gaze toward him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She cast a [Scout Spell] at Lin Mo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next instant, Su Wan froze in place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Lin Mo, Level: LV.3]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>3… 3rd level?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You were supposed to stay home and live the life of a spoiled heir—did you sneak out to level up in the middle of the night?!\u003C\u002Fp>",1364,"2026-06-21T04:41:49.398Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","40519a676ac8c20ad9dd4b090d1e207dcbd9d06124f0d4fac34a196ee10420df","just-became-a-mage-and-my-skills-got-self-aware--chapter-4","just-became-a-mage-and-my-skills-got-self-aware--chapter-2",374,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fjust-became-a-mage-and-my-skills-got-self-aware--cover.jpg"]