[{"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-52":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},2356662,4610,"Chapter 52","just-became-a-mage-and-my-skills-got-self-aware--chapter-52",52,"\u003Cp>“Oh?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo paused slightly, a wry smile tugging at his lips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【『Fireball Spell』 erupted in fury: How dare you! Utterly outrageous! Who gave them the nerve?】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even the ever-cowardly『Earth Shield Spell』was filled with righteous indignation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【『Earth Shield Spell』: Damn it! They’re gang-upping on the Master? Treating him like a boss to farm? Brother, take them down!】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【『Fireball Spell』’s flames surged violently: Absolutely! A bunch of dirt-poor rabble, daring to stir trouble on the Emperor’s head?】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo gestured slowly toward the chair across from him: “Don’t stand. Sit down. Tell me what happened.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Qingyue glanced at the wreckage on the table, hesitated, then pulled out a chair and sat, her expression still grim.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Young Master Lin, just now someone from the Zhao family contacted me.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Because I followed your advice and took their money, they now treat me as one of their own.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“In the second phase, the Misty Wasteland’s rules state that besides killing wild monsters for points, defeating other examinees allows you to directly seize all their points.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“As time passes, the outer storm ring will continuously shrink, forcing all examinees toward the central zone.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Teleportation is random, but communication devices remain active.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Zhao Yu’s plan is that after teleportation lands, he’ll broadcast his coordinates to everyone.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Everyone is to gather around him first.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Once they form a group, they’ll begin… a systematic sweep and surround-and-kill operation targeting you, Young Master Lin.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After hearing this,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo nodded thoughtfully, picking up a napkin to wipe the grease from his lips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tsk tsk tsk…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dozens of them banding together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They really think I’m a boss to be farmed, huh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【『Fireball Spell』 scoffed: Hah! More numbers mean anything? These trash, I’ll burn them all, no matter how many come!】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【『Earth Shield Spell』 grumbled: Exactly! We’ve got『Magma Battle Armor』and『Earth Flow Wall』—what are we afraid of?】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo calmed the agitated skills, then looked at Xia Qingyue:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So, is that their entire plan?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Qingyue nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching his calm demeanor, she couldn’t help but admire the young master’s composure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Young Master Lin, you’re undoubtedly strong, but there are dozens of them… what are you planning to do? Will you avoid their sharp edges?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Heh. Avoid their sharp edges?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo leaned back, his eyes filled with mockery: “Since they want to play, I’ll play with them.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turned to Xia Qingyue, a sly grin forming on his lips:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Big Campus Beauty, as soon as Zhao Yu sends his coordinates after teleportation, forward them to me immediately.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Qingyue froze, then understood Lin Mo’s intent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You mean… take the initiative?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Mm.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo gave a slight nod.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if dozens charged at once, he wasn’t truly worried.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, most of them probably couldn’t break through the『Magma Battle Armor』’s defense—even if it only lasted five minutes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he had plenty of skills; five minutes was more than enough to annihilate them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wouldn’t that be too much trouble?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the saying goes: Capture the leader first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he could eliminate Zhao Yu right at the start, the rest of the rabble would scatter naturally.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why wait for them to gather before dealing with them, when one strike could end it?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Qingyue looked at Lin Mo, paused, then asked hesitantly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Young Master Lin, do you really trust me? What if… I lead you into a trap?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Lin Mo shrugged, utterly unconcerned:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Trap? So what? It’s just a bit more trouble.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, with a half-smile, he fixed his gaze on Xia Qingyue:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But you, Big Campus Beauty—”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Why risk coming to warn me? Aren’t you afraid Zhao Yu will retaliate later?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“After all, the Zhao family still has influence in Haisheng City.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this, Xia Qingyue clenched her hands tightly on her knees.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a moment of inner struggle, she made her decision, lifting her head to meet Lin Mo’s gaze directly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Young Master Lin, I have an A-rank talent. To ordinary people, I might seem like a genius, but across the entire Dragon Nation, A-ranks are as common as dirt.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“My family has no connections, no resources.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If I don’t fight for it, my best post-graduation option is joining a major guild as a grunt, or enlisting in the army as a lowly soldier, risking my life for meager resources.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I refuse to accept that.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her voice hardened with unwavering resolve:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You, Young Master Lin, have strength, background, and true magnanimity…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Enough. I get it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo waved his hand, cutting off her long speech.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He understood perfectly well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This Xia Qingyue simply wanted to cling to a powerful leg, find a patron.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But taking on underlings? Lin Mo had zero interest now—it was too much work.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo picked up the juice beside him and took a sip, speaking coolly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No need to pledge loyalty to me—I don’t buy that crap.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Since you helped me, I won’t let you work for nothing.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“After the exam ends, I’ll mention you to my father.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo shifted tone casually:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’ll just mention you. How my father handles it, what kind of position he gives you—that’s his call. I won’t interfere. No promises.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even just a mention was, to Xia Qingyue, a ladder to heaven.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Who was Lin Tianhao?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The War God of Haisheng City!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To join his direct forces? That was instant ascension!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why bother with a bicycle?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Qingyue’s face lit up; she immediately stood and bowed deeply:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Understood, Young Master! As long as I can assist you, that’s all I ask! Thank you, Young Master, for your patronage!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I won’t let you down!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo nodded, pointing at the two remaining chickens on the table: “Mm. Did you eat? If not, help yourself. These chickens are delicious.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Qingyue glanced at the tempting roasted chicken, swallowing hard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Thank you for your kindness, Young Master, but I’ll pass.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I need to leave now—before anyone sees me with you and alerts Zhao Yu, ruining your plan.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Alright, go then. Stay safe.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo didn’t press, waving her off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Qingyue turned and hurried out of the private room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The door closed again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, the phone on the table suddenly vibrated, the screen flashing “Father Emperor.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hello, Dad?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Son!!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Tianhao’s booming voice rang out, making Lin Mo instinctively pull the phone away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hahahaha! Brilliant! You made me so proud!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Thirty floors! 24 seconds! You know what? Zhao Lei’s face just turned green like a goblin! Hahahaha! That was priceless! So satisfying!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Listening to his father’s manic laughter, Lin Mo couldn’t help but smile slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Basic move. No need to hype.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You brat, still so full of yourself!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Tianhao scolded with a laugh, then his tone grew slightly more serious:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"By the way, I need to tell you something important.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Dragon Order Class admissions officer was extremely satisfied with your performance—almost stunned by it!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As long as you don’t slack off in the second phase, getting into the Dragon Order Class is practically guaranteed! This is a tremendous honor for the family!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course it is—have you forgotten who you’re talking to?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo said with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You little brat...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Tianhao chuckled and scolded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo held his phone, mentally weighing his options.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Should he tell his father about Zhao Yu’s plan to ambush him?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After half a second of thought, Lin Mo dismissed the idea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What good would telling his father do?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It would only cause them unnecessary worry, with no real benefit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Besides...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Honestly, Zhao Yu and his little gang weren’t even worth his attention.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This kind of minor trouble, he could handle with ease—why disturb his parents?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, Su Wan’s voice came through:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Old Lin, move aside—let me talk to our son!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hello? Mo’er?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Wan’s voice instantly softened like flowing water:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Were you exhausted just now? If the second phase is too tiring, let’s find a quiet place to hide—your first phase score is already excellent enough...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mom, I’m eating right now—at a restaurant by the square. The food’s amazing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s good, that’s good—eat plenty, don’t shortchange yourself...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After chatting a little longer with his mother, Lin Mo ended the call.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By then, the food on the table had been mostly devoured.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo let out a burp, stood up, and strolled slowly back to the square—the second phase was about to begin.\u003C\u002Fp>",1387,"2026-06-21T04:41:49.398Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","5bddffd0c0d02166002175b7f5d7198a9cdb2a59de5b4f6585c3f31121b5619b","just-became-a-mage-and-my-skills-got-self-aware--chapter-53","just-became-a-mage-and-my-skills-got-self-aware--chapter-51",374,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fjust-became-a-mage-and-my-skills-got-self-aware--cover.jpg"]