Chapter 61: Sure Enough, Only Dad is Good in This World

The final exam has officially concluded.

In the center of the square, a massive teleportation array flickered, and a blinding white light shot straight into the sky.

After the light dispersed, hundreds of figures appeared out of thin air atop the square.

"Ouch... my waist..."

"Priest! Where's the priest? Help, hurry and help..."

"My leg is broken, wuwuwu, priest come quickly!"

The square was filled with wails of despair.

More than half of the examinees had fallen into a state of Soul Protection, unable to move.

The remaining ones who weren't eliminated were no better off, almost all looking utterly wretched.

Only Lin Mo, standing amidst the crowd, looked completely out of place.

It was as if a wealthy young master who had just returned from vacation had mixed in with a group of refugees who had just fled disaster.

At this moment,

the team of priests who had been waiting on the periphery, like white-clad angels descending from heaven, rushed frantically into the arena.

Beams of soft healing holy light lit up, beginning to provide emergency treatment to the injured examinees.

The originally miserable wailing gradually subsided under the comfort of the holy light.

"The second phase of the assessment has ended; now announcing the final results!"

From atop the high platform, Zhang Tiejun's majestic voice rang out again.

"First place, Lin Mo! Total score, 12,880 points!"

Upon hearing these words, the entire arena fell deathly silent.

It wasn't because this score was so outrageous.

Rather, it was because most of the examinees present had witnessed Lin Mo's terrifying power with their own eyes.

That pillar of fire shooting to the sky, that god-defying micro-management, that invincible magma fist...

Those scenes, even now when recalled, still made their scalps tingle and their legs go weak.

"Lin Shao is awesome!"

In the crowd, someone unknown broke the silence.

The next second, the square began to boil with excitement.

"Too strong... I was right there at the Black Mud Swamp, and I saw with my own eyes this mage, Lin Shao, one-shotting a tank with a single punch."

"Hiss... a one-punch mage?"

"Lin Shao's ranged attacks are the real deal, okay? Massive area control plus that god-defying fire pillar; I just grazed it, and half my life was almost gone..."

"What do you call a gap? This is what you call a gap; Lin Shao is the pride of our Jianghai City!"

"You people, weren't you all on Zhao Shao's side? You change your faces so quickly."

"We... we were just blinded by Zhao Shao's money; from now on, I swear to serve Lin Shao with my life!"

Lin Mo remained calm, ignoring the gossip and praise around him.

His gaze swept around and quickly landed on those few familiar figures at the square's periphery.

Father Lin Tianhao and Mother Su Wan were standing at the very front, with Ye Hongyu and Shi Tou and others following behind.

The smiles on the two elders' faces were as brilliant as blooming chrysanthemums.

The corners of Lin Mo's mouth curled up slightly, and he stepped forward.

"Young Master!"

As soon as he approached, Shi Tou couldn't help but speak first, "No wonder he's our Young Master; he really gave us face!"

Ye Hongyu's eyes were also full of admiration: "Congratulations, Young Master, on securing the City Top Scholar title; this battle was won beautifully."

Lin Mo smiled and waved his hand: "Just basic operations, really; I owe a lot to Brother Shi Tou and Sister Ye for leveling me up."

At this time,

Su Wan stepped forward and straightened Lin Mo's collar.

"Mo'er, Mom is truly proud of you..."

Speaking of this, Su Wan's eyes turned slightly red, and her voice was a bit choked: "You must have been exhausted these past few days? Look, you've lost weight."

Lin Mo felt a warmth in his heart; seeing his mother's concerned gaze, he deliberately showed off a bit.

"Mom, this is called being toned, okay? Look, the outline of my abs is almost showing; don't worry, your son isn't tired at all."

The latter part Lin Mo actually spoke the truth.

He really hadn't been tired much.

These past few days, he had either been sleeping in a different place or just strolling around everywhere.

"Hahahaha! Good boy!"

Lin Tianhao walked over laughing loudly and slapped Lin Mo on the shoulder.

"Well done! Now let's see who dares to say my Lin Tianhao's son is a useless blank-slate mage again!"

"Mo'er, I've already had someone handle the procedures for the City Top Scholar reward; it will be delivered to our home very soon."

"That thing will be of immense help to your comprehension of Fire-type skills; with your talent, as long as you consume it, you should be able to comprehend a new Fire-type skill very quickly."

【The 'Fireball' spell, which had been completely exhausted, instantly sat up, drooling wildly: Quick, quick, quick, I want to eat it! After eating it, I feel I'm one step closer to an Ultimate Spell!】

"Thanks, Dad."

Lin Mo replied with a smile.

"This is just the beginning."

Lin Tianhao smiled mysteriously and flipped his wrist.

A set of equipment radiating orange flowing light appeared in his hand.

"This is the 【Phantom Spirit Set】, Legendary quality, wearable at level 20. Not only does it have high stat bonuses, but the most critical thing is that it is an extremely rare cooldown reduction set; a full set reduces CD by 65%. Now it is yours."

Lin Mo's eyes lit up, and he hurriedly took it.

What a good thing!

The previous Purple Cloud Set, although also a top-tier item and a cooldown reduction set,

was ultimately too low in level, and its stats were already starting to fall behind.

Just worrying about how to get a set of equipment that fits, and Dad has brought it right here.

Indeed, only a father is good in this world.

"How is it? Do you like it?"

Lin Tianhao asked with feigned mystery: "Do you know where this came from?"

Lin Mo was stunned for a moment.

The way this question was asked...

If it were bought, Dad certainly wouldn't say it like this.

Given Dad's nature, it was highly likely not obtained through any legitimate channel.

Lin Mo raised an eyebrow and asked tentatively:

"Did Zhao Lei lose it to you?"

Lin Tianhao laughed loudly:

"Hahahaha! No one knows a father better than his son!"

"That's right! We won it right from that old rascal Zhao Lei's hands!"

"You don't know, he spent over half a year specifically preparing this level 20 god-tier gear for his son Zhao Yu."

"Now it ends up in your hands; we really should thank Uncle Zhao properly."

After hearing this, Lin Mo also laughed.

If Zhao Yu knew that this top-tier equipment on his body was lost to him by his own father, he would probably faint from anger on the spot, right?

This father and son pair are truly good people, giving points and equipment.

"Alright, alright, you two stop taking advantage and pretending to be modest right here."

Su Wan smiled and interrupted the father and son's conversation: "Mo'er, are you hungry? Let's go home! Mom has already had the kitchen prepare a victory banquet, all hearty dishes, plenty to go around!"

Upon hearing the word "eat," the skills instantly came alive.

【'Fireball'】 drooled, eyes shining: Hurry, hurry, hurry! This Lord feels capable of eating ten oxen!

【'Earth Shield'】 also trembled with excitement: Finally we can go home... Home is still the safest place; I want to eat too!

Lin Family Villa, second-floor bedroom.

It was already past two in the afternoon.

After a binge-eating session, Lin Mo felt such extreme satisfaction that he only wanted to lie flat.

He pushed open his bedroom door and lay directly onto that soft, large bed.

"Ah... so comfortable."

【'Fireball'】 let out a burp, flames darting about: Full and satisfied, now is the perfect time to level up!

【'Fireball'】 jumped excitedly around the panel: What wonderful weather! Let's go out and clear the nearby wild zones, striving to reach level 20 today!

【'Earth Shield'】 weakly protested from the side: Big Brother... aren't you tired? I want to sleep...

【'Fireball'】 nearly kicked the neighboring skill slot with a foot: Tired my foot! The strong do not need rest! Only trash thinks about sleeping!

Lin Mo glanced at his experience bar.

【Level: Lv. 19 (80%)】

Indeed, leveling up was imminent.

But he didn't want to go out at all right now.

He had been wandering around the exam venue all morning; his legs were about to break from walking.

However, Lin Mo was still very much looking forward to level 20, after all, he could learn new lightning-type skills then.

Thinking of this, Lin Mo rolled over and said:

"Xiao Huo, if you want to go, just go, but remember to stay hidden, okay? Don't cause any trouble for me."

"If you don't reach level 20 by tonight, I'll look down on you, you know."

【'Fireball'】 snorted disdainfully: Nonsense! You underestimate this Lord far too much! Just wait and see; this Lord will definitely make you level up tonight!

With those words, Fireball shot out the window and vanished into the horizon.

【'Earth Shield'】 glanced out the window, then decisively curled into a ball: Big Brother's energy is truly vigorous... I'll just sleep; sleeping is the safest...