Chapter 51: Zhao Yu Makes a Big Move?

Outside the Trial Tower, the massive teleportation light pillar slowly dissipated.

Lin Mo's figure appeared in the center of the square.

He still looked listless, even covering his mouth with a yawn.

"He's out! Lin Shao is out!"

"Is this the ruthless person who cleared thirty floors? Why does he look... like he hasn't woken up yet?"

"What do you know! This is the relaxation of a strong person! Didn't you see those examinees who came out before, each one looking utterly wretched..."

"I suspect you're talking about Zhao Shao."

"Shh...!"

In the crowd, many girls' eyes also began to sparkle with stars.

"Wuwuwu... so handsome, so handsome I can barely keep my legs together..."

"I want to be that BOSS, I also want to be pinned to the ground by Lin Shao and ruthlessly output..."

"Lin Shao is rich, handsome, and strong, really hitting the spot for me! I want to give birth to monkeys for him, no, a whole litter!"

"Give it up. With your small frame, if Lin Shao goes all out, how many seconds can you last? Afraid one shot to the soul and you'll kneel and beg for mercy."

"Hmph, even so I'm willing! To die under the peony, even as a ghost I'll be romantic!"

Amidst the gradually perverted and explicit murmurs, Zhao Yu stood in the shadows of the crowd, his eyes cold and dark.

He stared fixedly at the highly watched Lin Mo.

Hearing the praise and admiration that originally should have belonged to him all surge towards that detestable Lin Mo.

Jealousy constantly bred in his heart.

And at this moment, those lackeys who usually surrounded Zhao Yu, shouting and following him, had already vanished without a trace.

"Quiet!"

"Making such a racket, what kind of order is this! Do you take this place for a vegetable market?!"

Just then, a majestic voice like thunder drowned out the noise of the entire scene.

On the high platform, the chief examiner Zhang Tiejun stood with his hands behind his back, scanning the entire scene.

He looked coldly at the tens of thousands of examinees below:

"Look at your current state! The overall quality of this generation makes me very disappointed!"

"The first five floors of the Trial Tower, those are all level 5 monsters..."

"Even with that, more than sixty percent of people still fell on the first five floors! Some even got their pants scared off by goblins on the very first floor!"

Zhang Tiejun scolded, hating the iron for not becoming steel:

"With this kind of psychological quality, how will you face abyssal monsters in the future? How will you defend your homeland? Do you expect the monsters to let you go just because you cry?"

In the crowd, many examinees lowered their heads in shame.

Zhang Tiejun shifted his topic, his gaze sweeping over Lin Mo and others in the front row, his expression slightly softened:

"Of course, a very small number of people have shown excellent talent and combat quality far beyond their peers."

"Especially the examinee who broke the Trial Tower's record sealed for many years, whether in tactical choice or skill application, it can be called textbook level, worthy of everyone to learn from!"

Although no name was mentioned, everyone knew who was being spoken of.

Zhang Tiejun took a deep breath, his voice rising again:

"The first stage assessment is officially over!"

"The leaderboard has been updated, everyone check for yourselves!"

"The top 200 examinees, congratulations, you have obtained the qualification to enter the second stage."

"As for those beyond the 200th place... unfortunately, your big exam ends here. Leave the examination area immediately, do not linger in the square!"

"Now, everyone rest! In two hours, the promoted examinees gather before the teleportation array to open the second stage assessment, the Mist Wasteland!"

As the words fell, the square instantly became a world of joy and sorrow.

Some cheered and jumped, some were lost and despondent, but this did not affect Lin Mo's mood at all.

His only thought right now was... hunger.

Lin Mo walked straight through the crowd, heading towards the commercial district on both sides of the square.

The supporting facilities here were extremely complete, with rows of shops standing tall.

On the left were equipment shops filled with dazzling goods, skill book shops, and even shops selling low-level pet beasts, with various flashy signs hanging at the entrance.

And on the right were all dining establishments.

From street stalls to high-end restaurants, everything was available, now emitting tempting aromas.

Lin Mo looked around.

His gaze quickly locked onto a restaurant with the most magnificent and golden decoration.

The two dragon-wrapped pillars standing at the entrance seemed to be silently saying, I am very expensive, poor ghosts do not enter.

"This one it is."

Lin Mo stepped inside.

Soon, Lin Mo was led by a waiter to a quiet seat by the window on the second floor.

【'Fireball Technique' frantically slapping the table: Starving, starving! This Seat wants to eat and eat! Bring meat quickly! Fire-attributed meat! Vegetables are heresy!】

【'Earth Shield Technique' also weakly raised a hand: Master... I want to replenish too, I'm so hungry too...】

"Stop talking nonsense, don't you see I'm ordering?"

Lin Mo replied casually in his heart, then picked up the menu and flipped through it.

"This one, 'Blazing Fire-Feather Chicken', how much is it?"

The server introduced enthusiastically:

"This is our restaurant's signature dish — the meat is tender, and the fire element is rich."

"This dish is sold by the plate. Each plate is cut into 3 slices of breast meat, plated like a phoenix dancing through the nine heavens — the symbolism is excellent. One plate costs 8,888 Dragon Nation coins."

"Alright, give me three whole ones, and three portions of this 'Thick Earth Rock Steak' to start."

Lin Mo waved his hand grandly, brimming with swagger.

"Ah, this…"

The server was a bit stunned listening.

That 'Blazing Fire-Feather Chicken' — normally people order one plate with three slices of meat. How did this young fellow just walk up and order three whole chickens?

Is his family sitting on a mine or something?

"What's wrong? Is there a problem?"

Lin Mo raised an eyebrow.

Just then,

a woman who looked like a head waitress rushed over and pulled the clueless server behind her in one swift motion.

"Oh my, isn't this Lin Shao!"

"Lin Shao, your honored presence — forgive us for failing to greet you from afar, forgive us, forgive us!"

The head waitress whispered to the still-dazed server:

"This is Commander Lin Tianhao's son. Forget eating one chicken — even buying out our entire restaurant would just be a word from Lin Shao!"

"Go on, hurry up and arrange it!"

"Ah…"

The server, upon hearing this, turned so pale his face went white, and hurriedly bowed in apology:

"I'm sorry, Lin Shao! I… I failed to recognize Taishan!"

"Alright, alright, cut the empty pleasantries."

Lin Mo waved his hand, too lazy to bother with them: "Hurry up and arrange it. I'm in a rush — I'm starving."

"Yes, yes, yes! Right away! I'll have the kitchen set aside everyone else's orders and serve your table exclusively!"

The head waitress nodded and bowed as she retreated.

……

It had to be said — under the influence of Lin Mo's face, this restaurant's efficiency was truly beyond reproach.

In less than twenty minutes, the private room door was pushed open.

Three golden-red roast chickens sizzling with oil, along with various delicacies, instantly filled the table to the brim.

"Lin Shao, please enjoy."

The server said politely and withdrew.

The moment the private room door closed, Lin Mo reached out, tore off a chicken leg, and took a fierce bite.

"Awesome!"

Lin Mo, his mouth glistening with oil, sighed: "Now this is living."

【【Fireball Technique】 frantically absorbed fire elements on one side, letting out a satisfied moan on the other: Fragrant, truly fragrant…】

【【Earth Shield Technique】 drooled: Master, eat some rock steak! Quick!】

Just then.

A graceful figure walked over.

Lin Mo glanced over and saw it was Xia Qingyue.

Xia Qingyue looked at the absurd spread of food on the table, a flicker of surprise flashing in her eyes.

"Lin Shao, your appetite… is quite something."

"Hm? Isn't that our great campus belle Xia? What's up?"

Lin Mo asked casually.

Xia Qingyue paused, her expression turning Serious:

"Lin Shao, there's something I feel I must tell you right now."

"On Zhao Yu's side… he's contacted a lot of examinees who've entered the second stage of the assessment. They have a big move planned, and the target… is you."