[{"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-8":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},2356618,4610,"Chapter 8: Difficult-Level: Phantom Castle","just-became-a-mage-and-my-skills-got-self-aware--chapter-8",8,"\u003Cp>“This…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a long silence, Lin Tianhao finally regained his voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His hands, accustomed to wielding battle blades and slaying countless enemies, now trembled slightly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That fireball just now… was it Stage Two mental guidance?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“And…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Is Mo’er multitasking? Playing a game?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As one of Jianghai City’s top combatants, Lin Tianhao knew exactly what this meant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ordinary mages required full concentration to cast spells.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even so-called genius flame mages had to fix their gaze on the target and channel all their mental power to guide the fireball.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And his own son?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Playing a game while controlling a fireball—and with such precision!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This level of micro-management? Even across the entire Dragon Nation, few of his age group could match it…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My son is no ordinary talent—he has the bearing of an Emperor…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Is this really Mo’er?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Wan covered her mouth, her eyes instantly reddening:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No elemental affinity, yet directly controlling spell trajectories? This… this is an unimaginable talent!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Feeling his parents’ burning gazes, Lin Mo sighed inwardly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fine, let them think he’s a genius.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How could he tell them his fireball had gained sentience?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Who would believe that?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo feigned choking, took a sip of soup, and mumbled:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Cough… just randomly throwing it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The ranking’s too crucial—it’s the promotion match. I couldn’t look up at the monsters, so I just tossed it by instinct.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Dad, Mom, don’t stare at me like that—it’s embarrassing…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Tianhao slammed his thigh in excitement:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Perfect! Random throws! Instinct!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I knew it! My Lin Tianhao’s bloodline could never be worthless!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The couple exchanged glances, both seeing wild joy in each other’s eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They had previously discussed whether to have their son feign illness on exam day to avoid public gossip.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now? What nonsense—feigning illness? Out of the question!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To waste such a miraculous micro-management talent by staying home as a lazy second-generation heir? Pure sacrilege!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So what if Zhao’s son awakened S-rank fire elemental affinity?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At low levels, when all skills are nearly identical, he still wouldn’t match Mo’er’s micro-control.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Wan calmed her emotions and cut straight to the point:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Mo’er, you’ll soon take the major exam. To enter a top academy, you must reach at least Level 10 and learn a second basic skill.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She turned to Ye Hongyu and gave solemn instructions:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hongyu, for the next two days, take Mo’er and push his level hard. Get him to Level 10 before the exam.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes, Lady!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Hongyu snapped to attention, her eyes alight with determination.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo nodded without refusal:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Alright, I understand. I’ll work hard.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In truth, he didn’t care whether he took the exam or which university he entered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His little fireball would level up on its own anyway.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wherever he lay down was fine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The bed at home was comfortable, but under his parents’ watchful eyes, it felt a bit restrictive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>University would be different.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rumor had it that dorms had no supervision—if your power was strong enough, you could sleep all day without anyone caring.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Plus, the dorms at top academies were no worse than home.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But most importantly, if he could earn a great result and see these two old folks finally proud and glowing with joy… it wouldn’t be bad.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, in this life, his parents had spoiled him beyond measure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bringing them honor was a form of filial piety.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing his son agree so readily, Su Wan’s smile deepened:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“As for your second skill, you should start considering it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“We have basic skill scrolls for every element.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Wan listed them off like a connoisseur:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Water: [Water Arrow], Earth: [Earth Shield], Wind: [Wind Blade], Wood: [Healing], and even the rare Lightning: [Lightning Strike].”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Mo’er, which one do you want? Just say the word—I’ll send someone to fetch it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Tianhao chimed in from beside her:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Son, let me give you a suggestion.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Your Fireball skill is unmatched in accuracy, but mages are fragile—they dread assassins closing in or being focused by ranged attacks.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So for your second skill, I recommend Earth: [Earth Shield].”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It has the highest defense coefficient among basic skills. Learn it, and you’ll have an extra turtle shell—life-saving in critical moments!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“As long as you’re alive, you can keep dealing damage, right?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Wan nodded in agreement:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Your father’s right this time. Safety first. We don’t care how many enemies you kill—first, protect yourself.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo rubbed his chin, lost in thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Second skill…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Indeed, survival mattered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But what he was most curious about was whether new skills could also become sentient—what kind of personality would this next one have?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He just hoped it wouldn’t turn out as irritable as the little fireball.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One irritable old man was enough; another would give him a headache.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【‘Fireball’ let out a burp: Burp~ Comfortable!】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【‘Fireball’ looked satisfied, then ignited fierce battle lust: The dragon liver tasted amazing—I feel stronger than ever! Kill! I want to kill! I feel I’m one step closer to a forbidden spell!】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo ignored the gluttonous ‘little fireball’ and looked up at his parents:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Alright, I’ll follow Dad’s advice. Second skill—Earth. An extra shell means more peace of mind.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Survival comes first—I want to live long enough to keep mooching off you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Tianhao burst into laughter, not taking his son’s unambitious words to heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Good! Make your own choice—I’m just offering advice. Now that the goal’s set, leveling can’t stop.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he spoke, Lin Tianhao flipped his wrist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A plain scroll radiating purple-black light was placed solemnly on the table.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This is the [Difficult-Level: Phantom Castle] dungeon scroll.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I planned to give it to you in a few days, but since your leveling speed is so fast and you have that micro-management talent, you can use it tonight.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The dungeon’s level restriction is Lv.3–Lv.5, so Hongyu can’t accompany you inside—but no matter, I’ve already arranged a team for you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Team?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo spoke instinctively.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, Lin Tianhao gave him a solemn warning:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Mo’er, I know your micro-management talent is extraordinary, but don’t let it make you overconfident.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The monsters in a Difficult-Level dungeon are nothing like the weak wild creatures.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Life is only once—I won’t let you suffer even the slightest scratch.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo listened carefully and nodded seriously:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Dad, I understand.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Better safe than sorry—I get that.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In truth, he didn’t mind his father arranging a team.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though the little fireball was powerful, he’d never entered a dungeon before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a first time, caution was wise—his father wouldn’t lead him astray.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing his son take advice to heart, Lin Tianhao nodded with satisfaction, then turned to Ye Hongyu beside him:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hongyu, go to the underground warehouse and select the best mage set that Mo’er can wear at his current level.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes, Commander!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Hongyu turned and hurried out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, the old steward hurried in, bowing slightly to report:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master, Lady.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Miss Xia and the others have arrived; the carriage is already parked outside.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Tianhao checked the time and chuckled: \"Huh, they just arrived as soon as we mentioned them—these kids are punctual.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1171,"2026-06-21T04:41:49.398Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","019d3df88505cf6822c5e0a1e07ec714f1943775cd9d2a6a198be3e3734cb47c","just-became-a-mage-and-my-skills-got-self-aware--chapter-9","just-became-a-mage-and-my-skills-got-self-aware--chapter-7",374,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fjust-became-a-mage-and-my-skills-got-self-aware--cover.jpg"]