Chapter 44: Is Old Zhao really going to hold a banquet?

After dealing with the monsters on this floor, the skills began to argue among themselves.

【'Earth Shield' angrily: Big Brother! What are you doing?】

【'Earth Shield' complained with a crying voice: That was a level 22 elite monster! You actually let it fly out!】

【'Earth Shield' strongly accused: If my reaction had been 0.01 seconds slower, what would have happened to the Master? This is serious negligence! It's dereliction of duty!】

Facing the subordinate's accusation, the always arrogant 'Fireball' also found it hard to keep its face now.

【'Fireball' felt somewhat guilty, eyes wandering: Ahem... an accident, this was purely an accident.】

【'Fireball' forced to save face: This Seat also didn't expect this stone golem's skin to be so thick? I thought it was about the same as the previous monsters, just blow it up and it would die.】

【'Earth Shield' wouldn't listen to the explanation at all: Excuses! All excuses! Do you know how dangerous it was just now? You just stood there stupidly watching; if not for me and the Master reacting quickly, you'd be waiting to cry!】

Seeing the two brothers about to argue again, Lin Mo had to step in once more.

"Alright, everyone quiet down."

The two skills instantly fell silent, but still snorted at each other in mutual dissatisfaction.

Lin Mo stroked his chin and analyzed:

"Our biggest weakness right now is the lack of sustained area-of-effect damage means."

"Although Multi-Burst Fireball is fierce, without that set of cooldown-reduction equipment, the cooldown time is a bit long."

"After one wave explodes, if they aren't all dead, that Void Stage like just now will appear."

"If they can't fly, that's fine, just trap them and wait for the cooldown; if they can fly, it's hard to deal with."

"As for Fireball and Blazing Spiral Dragon Bullet, both are single-target damage."

Speaking of this, Lin Mo suddenly thought of something and said to Fireball:

"Xiao Huo, I remember among the skill books I fed you before, there was a mid-tier skill book called 【Flame Pillar】, right?"

Hearing these four words, the icon of 'Fireball' trembled slightly.

How could it remember any book? As soon as the book was fed in, it lost its mind, only remembering the taste was good.

Seeing Fireball's confused look, Lin Mo also knew this guy was only focused on eating.

"Forget it, expecting you to study is impossible."

"Anyway, just accumulate fire elements on the ground, then spray out a high-pressure fire pillar, got it?"

Lin Mo said casually.

He didn't know how these skills were implemented either.

But it didn't matter; let the skills solve the process of comprehension themselves.

His job was just to raise the question.

【'Fireball' heard this and fell into deep thought: Accumulate on the ground? Spray out a fire pillar?】

Although it felt unreliable, Fireball still decided to try.

Buzz—

'Fireball' struggled to press a ball of fire elements toward the ground.

"Pfft..."

Accompanied by a light sound like a fart.

A small flame sprang up from the ground, the height being about... thirty centimeters.

【Comprehension Failed!】

【'Fireball' instantly became irritable and spread its hands with righteous indignation: You see, it's not that This Seat isn't trying, it's simply impossible.】

"..."

Lin Mo helplessly shook his head.

It seems comprehending skills really isn't that simple.

Just then,

【'Earth Shield' weakly raised its hand: Um... Big Brother, actually although this ground looks very flat, in my perception, it actually has many tiny pores and textures.】

【'Earth Shield' continued speaking softly: Although these pores are very small, if they can be utilized well, pouring in along these 'pores'...】

"Exactly!"

Lin Mo's eyes lit up, as if he had grasped some key point.

"Xiao Tu, can you share this perception of yours with Xiao Huo?"

He looked at the skill bar, his tone carrying a hint of expectation.

【'Earth Shield' paused for a moment, then nodded: It should... be possible? We are both the Master's skills, our origins are connected.】

【'Earth Shield' turned to 'Fireball': Big Brother, then let me try transmitting this feeling to you?】

【'Fireball' still looked unbelieving, but grudgingly agreed: Fine, This Seat will reluctantly experience the world in your eyes.】

Buzz—!

A strange wave rippled through the skill bar.

It was the unique frequency belonging to earth elements, heavy, steady, yet encompassing everything.

Under the pull of this wave, 'Fireball's' worldview seemed to have a new great door opened.

【'Fireball' was shocked: Holy crap? So the floor looks like this? So many holes?】

【Congratulations! Your skill "Fireball" has entered a state of sudden enlightenment!】

At the same time, in the VIP room of the Monitoring Command Center.

Xu Wenchang and Lin Tianhao, the couple, three pairs of eyes stared fixedly at the screen where Lin Mo was.

They all saw Lin Mo's attempt to accumulate fire elements on the ground just now.

"This kid..."

Xu Wenchang narrowed his eyes, the walnuts in his hand ceasing to turn. "With that movement, is he attempting to comprehend the Intermediate Fire Skill 【Blazing Fire Pillar】?"

Upon hearing this, Lin Tianhao's eyes lit up, and he was just about to speak.

Zhao Lei, standing nearby, turned his head as if he had heard the greatest joke in the world.

"Old Xu, aren't you overestimating this kid?"

"He's only been class-transferred for three days and wants to comprehend an Intermediate Skill? If he's been class-transferred for a month, won't he directly comprehend a Forbidden Spell?"

"Hehe, Old Zhao, I advise you not to speak too confidently."

Lin Tianhao snorted coldly. Although his heart was also beating a bit nervously, one must not lose face even if one loses the argument; he had to hold his ground in spirit:

"Just because others can't do it doesn't mean my son can't. Some things depend on talent, not on the duration since class transfer."

Zhao Lei was too lazy to waste words on Lin Tianhao and sneered:

"Hah, talent? Don't make me laugh."

"If he can comprehend 【Blazing Fire Pillar】 today, I will eat this screen right here and now."

These words rang out with weight, echoing through the monitoring room.

The entire room instantly fell silent.

Xu Wenchang was stunned for a moment and was just about to speak to mediate.

"Someone!"

Lin Tianhao shouted loudly.

"Here!"

The adjutant immediately snapped to attention and saluted.

Without even looking at Zhao Lei, Lin Tianhao pointed at that huge screen:

"Prepare wrenches, screwdrivers, and cutting machines."

"Also, go to the cafeteria and fetch a bucket of lubricating oil, and prepare two bottles of high-concentration vinegar. I think Commander Zhao might feel a bit choked up in a moment and will need to clear his throat."

"Yes!"

The adjutant did not hesitate for a second and immediately executed the order.

"Pfft..."

Su Wan covered her mouth, turned away, and her shoulders shook.

"Old Lin! What are you doing?!"

Xu Wenchang came to his senses and said, half-amused and half-exasperated: "What nonsense! This is the Major Exam Monitoring Center! Lin Tianhao, are you a bandit? You make a storm out of a breeze."

After speaking, Xu Wenchang turned his head to look at Zhao Lei again and advised him earnestly:

"And you, Old Zhao, you're a grown man; why are you holding a grudge against a child? Can you just say things like eating a screen? Aren't you afraid of breaking your teeth?"

However, at this moment, Zhao Lei had also gotten worked up.

He ignored Xu Wenchang and stared fixedly at Lin Tianhao:

"Hmph, I, Zhao Lei, keep my word like a nail in a board! I will do what I say!"

"But what if he fails to comprehend it? Lin Tianhao, what will you do? You should also make a pledge, shouldn't you?"

Lin Tianhao adjusted his cuffs.

"Fine."

"If Mo'er fails to comprehend it, then I will eat this screen."

"Good! Those are your words!"

Zhao Lei roared, "A gentleman's word!"

"Is as good as four horses can't catch up!"

Lin Tianhao showed no sign of backing down.

The two were like two fighting bulls, looking as though they were about to clash heads.

Standing in the middle, Xu Wenchang opened his mouth but could only sigh helplessly in the end.

"What a sin..."

He rubbed his throbbing temples, sat back on the sofa with a speechless expression, and said:

"Forget it, I won't interfere with you two. Eat if you want to eat, just don't choke to death."

After speaking, he turned his gaze back to the big screen.

In the screen, Lin Mo was still sitting there.

And beneath the ground, faintly visible, a surge of red light was surging wildly.

"This kid... Old Zhao isn't really going to hold a feast, is he?"

Xu Wenchang murmured to himself.