[{"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-36":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},2356646,4610,"Chapter 36: Son, Give It Your All!","just-became-a-mage-and-my-skills-got-self-aware--chapter-36",36,"\u003Cp>The next morning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo rolled over half-asleep and reached out to feel the nightstand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A servant who had been waiting immediately handed him a cup of warm honey water.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Young Master, drink up…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo moistened his throat, finally fully waking up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stretched out comfortably.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ah, so good~”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That sleep had left him utterly refreshed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As usual, Lin Mo mentally activated his personal attribute panel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Name: Lin Mo】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Class: Mage】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Level: Lv.17 (92%)】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Huh?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo raised an eyebrow and instinctively glanced at his skill bar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【‘Fireball’ yawned, looking exhausted yet utterly satisfied: Ah… is this what dawn feels like?】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【‘Fireball’ glanced at Lin Mo: Awake? Last night I wiped out every last member of the wild monsters in that area.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【‘Fireball’ declared proudly: No need to thank me—this is all necessary accumulation on the path to forbidden spells.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Status: Sage Mode after Extreme Excitement (slightly sleepy, but still ready to fight! Urgently needs fire-element food.)】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo couldn’t help but sigh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Little Fire, little Fire…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If I had the means, I’d give you an ‘Annual Best Grind King’ trophy and parade you through the streets with a red ribbon.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【‘Fireball’ snorted: Empty honors—I care nothing for them. I care only for power!】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Alright, alright.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo was in high spirits and got out of bed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon after washing up, Lin Mo strolled into the dining room humming a tune.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Tianhao and Su Wan were already seated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The atmosphere today was more solemn than usual.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Tianhao wore a crisp military dress uniform, his chest adorned with rows of gleaming medals; his presence radiated authority, commanding respect without a word.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Wan had changed into a formal black long dress, her hair neatly coiled, appearing elegant and efficient.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Dad, Mom, good morning.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo pulled out a chair and sat down, grabbing a slice of toast, “This is quite the occasion. Someone might think you’re being promoted to city governor today.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Tianhao’s eyebrow twitched, and he said sternly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Brat, today’s the big exam—everyone in the city is watching. I’m one of the chief examiners. Don’t you think I should dress properly?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Wan ladled a bowl of 【Crimson Flame Beef Stew Porridge】 into Lin Mo’s bowl and said softly, “Eat more. The exam is physically demanding—don’t show up hungry.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Thanks, Mom.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo took the porridge and savored a sip.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Tianhao then reminded him:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“By the way, Lin Mo, today the recruitment officer from the Dragon Sequence Class at the Capital’s Heavenly Dragon Academy will be here. Perform well.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Dragon Sequence Class?” Lin Mo raised an eyebrow. “Is it that impressive?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Tianhao scoffed, “Son, let me put it this way: every year, hundreds of thousands take the Professional Exam across the entire Dragon Nation.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Only one in a million make it into Heavenly Dragon Academy.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“And the Dragon Sequence Class? They never admit more than twenty students per year!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Whoa…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo sucked in a breath. “That really is impressive.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Of course it is!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Tianhao continued, “Once you enter that class, you’re essentially joining the nation’s privileged elite—even during school, you’re granted authority to execute first and report later. Understood?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yeah, yeah, got it, Dad. Don’t worry—I’ll make you proud.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo mumbled through his porridge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To him, the exam was just a way to impress his parents—he’d go anywhere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His skills would level up on their own; his insights would come naturally.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching his son’s confident demeanor, Lin Tianhao and Su Wan exchanged glances, filled with quiet pride.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Good! That’s the spirit!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Tianhao laughed loudly, stood up, and clapped Lin Mo on the shoulder:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Since you’re confident, I’ll rest easy.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Wan also rose, straightened Lin Mo’s collar, and said gently:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Just do your best—don’t pressure yourself. Whether you get into the Dragon Sequence Class or not, you’re already our best.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Tianhao glanced at his watch, his expression turning sharp:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Alright, time’s up.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Your mom and I have to head over and hold the ground.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Today’s a major day. As senior officials, we must arrive early to inspect the exam site’s defenses.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You finish breakfast and take the family car over.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo nodded:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Got it. You two go ahead—I’ll take my time.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jianghai City, Professional Exam Monitoring Command Center.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the massive circular hall, hundreds of high-definition screens monitored every corner of the exam sites in real time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Tianhao and Su Wan had already reached the VIP monitoring room on the second floor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Old Lin, if you dragged me all the way from the capital only for me to watch nothing, I swear I’ll never forgive you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A slightly lazy voice rang out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Tianhao turned his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Lao was walking over, two walnuts in hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hahaha, how could I? We’ve been friends for how many years? When have I ever tricked you?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Tianhao laughed heartily and rose to greet him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Lao rolled his eyes and plopped down on the sofa:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Don’t give me that. What’s coming out of your mouth is never ivory.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You said your son simultaneously mastered four skills in fire and earth, and that he controls them like extensions of his own limbs?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“And fire-earth combo techniques? Are you writing a novel?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Honestly, if it weren’t for our old dorm-room-bunk-buddy days, I wouldn’t have come.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Tianhao only smiled mysteriously and poured Xu Lao a cup of tea:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Whether it’s fiction or not—you’ll find out once the exam starts.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’ll say this: if you don’t admit my son into the Dragon Sequence Class today, it’ll be your greatest loss—and the nation’s!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Don’t give me the national-interest speech…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the two bickered, Zhao Lei arrived with several subordinates.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His gaze immediately locked onto Xu Lao, his pupils contracting slightly in surprise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Huh? Isn’t that Old Xu? What are you doing here?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He couldn’t fathom why Xu Lao had shown up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Could it be… because of his own S-rank-talent son?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The thought filled Zhao Lei with delight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looks like his reputation was big enough—he hadn’t even called, and Xu Lao had come running.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Lao turned his head slightly at the sound.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The three of them had been classmates in university.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Back then, Lin Tianhao was universally recognized as the battle-obsessed powerhouse, far ahead of everyone else.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Lei was the eternal second-place finisher, forever trailing behind Lin Tianhao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for Xu Lao himself, he was the spectator who always loved the drama.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For decades, Zhao Lei had been burning with the desire to beat Lin Tianhao once—something no one in their old circle was unaware of.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hahaha, Old Zhao, long time no see.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Lao didn’t rise, only smiled faintly. “I came at Old Lin’s invitation.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“At… Old Lin’s invitation?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Lei blinked, his tone turning strange:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Old Xu, you’re not joking, are you?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Wenchang spread his hands. “Yeah, Old Lin went on and on about his son—called him a once-in-a-millennium genius, insisted I come see for myself.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Pfft—”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Lei couldn’t hold back and burst out laughing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He pulled his hand back, straightened his collar, then plopped down on the sofa across from them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Old Lin, Old Lin—what kind of place is the Dragon Order Class? It’s for raw power, not fluff!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You brought Old Xu here—are you trying to sneak your son in through back doors?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Or… did you give Lin Mo a one-time skill scroll to cheat?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Lei added sternly: “I advise you not to entertain such thoughts—cheating in the exam carries severe consequences.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Tianhao didn’t even lift his eyelids, blowing gently on the steam rising from his teacup:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Zhao Lei, your vision is this limited?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Always judging gentlemen by your own petty standards—no wonder you couldn’t win me back then, and now… in the next generation, you still can’t.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You—!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Lei’s face darkened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But soon he calmed, snorting coldly: “Hmph, let’s see what kind of miraculous performance your son puts on.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that, Zhao Lei ignored Lin Tianhao and turned to Xu Wenchang:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Old Xu, I suggest you pay more attention to my son, Zhao Yu.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“S-rank fire affinity—Flame Mage! I’ve been drilling him nonstop these past few days—his skill proficiency, his casting speed—just look at it…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Lei raised his thumb, beaming with pride:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“He’s definitely this year’s top graduate candidate for Jianghai City!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Wenchang listened to Zhao Lei’s boasts and gave a polite smile:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“S-rank fire mage? Indeed impressive.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But… the Dragon Order Class recruits based on fate and on-the-spot performance.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Let’s all wait and see—no rush.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Wenchang’s reply was flawless—neither agreeing nor outright refusing, the classic move of empty politeness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, Zhao Lei leaned back against the sofa.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was overjoyed inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His son, with his S-rank talent, had never even been given a chance to show himself to the Dragon Order Class recruiters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now Lin Tianhao had invited Xu Wenchang here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perfect—no matter how extraordinary Lin Mo’s blank-slate mage talent might be, how far could it possibly go?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wouldn’t impress the Dragon Order Class recruiters at all, while giving his own son Zhao Yu the perfect stage to shine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was a godsend!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking of this, Zhao Lei picked up his phone and sent a message to his son Zhao Yu:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Son, perform well—Dragon Order Class recruiters are here!】\u003C\u002Fp>",1549,"2026-06-21T04:41:49.398Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","b32dd51a70b49c6fd09c0ffe7b5af742b3333f77e14f46dc1ec58f3e17ce3b76","just-became-a-mage-and-my-skills-got-self-aware--chapter-37","just-became-a-mage-and-my-skills-got-self-aware--chapter-35",374,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fjust-became-a-mage-and-my-skills-got-self-aware--cover.jpg"]