Chapter 89: Ghost Flames? Campus Supernatural Incident?

When he stepped out of the cafeteria, Lin Mo nearly had to be carried out.

Let’s be honest, the meals at the Long Xu Class of Jingdu University were downright inhumanly luxurious.

Even Lin Mo, a second-generation rich kid accustomed to the finest delicacies, was stunned by tonight’s feast.

Steamed Deep-Sea Demon Crab, Braised Flame Barbarian Tendon, Ice Crystal Fish Sashimi…

Each dish used ingredients from extremely high-level demonic creatures, their elemental energy pure and terrifyingly concentrated.

Back at Villa One.

Lin Mo collapsed onto the sofa and let out a satisfied sigh.

“Comfortable…”

Not just him—the several Skill Elders were also thoroughly content.

【『Earth Shield Technique』 let out a burp: Delicious! So delicious! Master, if I eat this every day, I’ll die of happiness.】

【『Lightning Strike Technique』 remained aloof: These dishes are barely acceptable.】

【『Fireball Technique』 was ecstatic: I feel full of power! I’m going to level up! I’m going to slay monsters! I’m going to make those trash demonic creatures feel my might!】

After speaking, it turned its head to look at the "Lightning Strike Spell".

【『Fireball Technique』: Hey, Third Brother! Come with me and slay some monsters?】

【『Lightning Strike Technique』 lifted its eyelid slightly: No, boring.】

【『Fireball Technique』 sneered: Pfft! So lazy!】

Then it turned to the other side, toward 『Earth Shield Technique』:

【『Fireball Technique』: Second Brother, you? Wake up! Come with Big Brother to the Thornwood Forest and stretch your limbs?】

『Earth Shield Technique』 was half-asleep, its voice thick with drowsiness:

【『Earth Shield Technique』: Huh? Ice cream? No thanks, I’m not eating ice cream anymore…】

【『Fireball Technique』: I said Thornwood Forest, to loosen up your muscles!】

【『Earth Shield Technique』 mumbled: Ribs? I’m not eating ribs either—I’m full.】

【『Fireball Technique』: …】

【『Fireball Technique』 completely broke down: Get out! All of you, get out! Lazy dogs! Worthless wood, utterly uncarvable!】

“Alright, alright, Little Fire, if you want to go, go.”

Lin Mo mentally warned: “But remember—keep it low-key. Don’t cause any trouble.”

【『Fireball Technique』 confidently: Don’t worry, Master! You know I never fail!】

【『Fireball Technique』 declared proudly: I am the assassin of the night, the ghost of flame! I’ll vanish without a trace! Gone!】

The moment it finished speaking.

A small fireball shot out the window and vanished into the night.

Lin Mo shook his head, about to wash up and sleep.

His phone suddenly vibrated.

“Hello, Mom? Still up this late?”

Lin Mo answered the call, his voice lazy.

From the other end came Su Wan’s concerned voice:

“Not yet, just finished work. How’s it going, son? Are you adjusting well? Is the food and lodging okay? Has anyone bullied you?”

The standard mother’s triple question.

Lin Mo’s heart warmed, and he smiled:

“Don’t worry, Mom. Your son’s top of the Long Xu Class—who’d dare bully me? They’d be asking for death.”

“Good, good.”

Su Wan exhaled in relief, then changed tone:

“By the way, son, where did you farm that temple dungeon?”

“Tianbei City. I’m going there tomorrow morning.”

Lin Mo replied.

Su Wan paused, then said:

“Tianbei City? I heard it’s not safe there… I’ll have your father go check on you—he’s nearby anyway.”

Lin Mo immediately refused:

“No need. Master Xu is accompanying me personally. With him there, what could go wrong? Don’t make Dad go through the trouble.”

But Su Wan’s tone was firm:

“No. Tianbei City is full of shady characters—this is non-negotiable. That’s all, get some rest.”

“…”

“Alright, alright, I’ll let Dad come.”

Lin Mo reluctantly conceded.

After hanging up, Lin Mo sighed lightly, then went to wash up and sleep.

Leveling up? Leave it to Little Fireball.

…

The next morning.

Lin Mo woke up, feeling refreshingly alert.

He automatically checked his panel.

It was packed with Fireball Technique’s kill records.

【Killed Lv.22 Black Thorn Wild Boar…】

【Killed Lv.23 Poisonous Flower Spirit…】

【Killed Lv.24 Shadow Panther…】

【…】

Lin Mo’s eyelids twitched.

Damn.

Did Little Fire plow through the Thornwood Forest last night?

He quickly checked his level bar.

【Current Level: Lv.23 (24%)】

“So comfortable~”

“Gained a level just by sleeping.”

Lin Mo smiled contentedly.

“Is this what it feels like to be a cheat?”

At that moment:

“Lin Mo! Lin Mo! Wake up! The sun’s on your butt!”

A crisp voice shouted from downstairs.

Lin Mo walked to the window and looked down.

Han Mengqing stood at the villa’s entrance, shouting up at the upper floor.

Han Mengyao and Chu Lingxuan leaned against the car; Xu Wenchang smiled up at them.

“Coming, coming! Stop yelling!”

Lin Mo quickly washed up and went downstairs.

…

At the villa entrance.

“Morning, everyone.”

Lin Mo stepped out, yawning.

“Morning? The sun’s already on your butt!”

Han Mengqing was as energetic as ever, her pink sportswear radiating vitality.

Suddenly, she gasped:

“Huh? Lin Mo, you leveled up? Lv.23?”

“Yeah.”

Lin Mo nodded, calm as ever.

Han Mengqing pointed at him indignantly:

“You liar! Big liar!”

“Last night I texted you asking if you wanted to level in the Thornwood Forest, and you said you were sleeping and wouldn’t go! Then you sneaked off yourself?”

Lin Mo kept his expression unchanged:

“Uh… I prefer solo leveling. Better experience gain.”

“You!”

Han Mengqing rolled her eyes and huffed: “Hmph! You’ll die alone!”

At that moment, Han Mengyao crossed her arms, her tone cool:

“Stop worrying about him. Use your time to reflect on yourself—last night, if Lingxuan hadn’t blocked that elite monster for you, you’d be dead.”

"Oh no, sis, that was an accident, purely an accident!"

Han Meng’s face flushed bright red.

"Slow reaction means you’re weak."

Han Mengyao delivered a cold additional blow.

Chu Lingxuan whispered softly:

"It’s fine... I’m a knight; protecting my teammates is my duty..."

Han Mengqing, with a look of clear dissatisfaction, retorted:

"I was just drawn in by the ghost fire..."

Saying this, Han Mengqing leaned conspiratorially toward Lin Mo and lowered her voice:

"By the way, Lin Mo, did you see any ghost fire last night in the Thornwood? Red glowing balls, darting wildly through the forest, moving absurdly fast!"

"And that ghost fire was incredibly strange—it could make sharp turns midair!"

Lin Mo: "..."

【『Fireball Spell』instantly bristled: What ghost fire? You’re the ghost fire! Your whole family are ghost fires!】

【『Fireball Spell』fumed: I am the Noble Flame King! This ignorant human woman dares insult me so?】

Seeing Lin Mo say nothing, Han Mengqing continued muttering speculatively:

"Our school must’ve had some major fire-elemental victim die in the Thornwood long ago."

"Pfft."

Han Mengyao couldn’t hold back: "Han Mengqing, you need glasses."

Han Mengqing grew agitated: "I swear! I didn’t missee it! That flashy movement, and that unmistakable arrogant aura—it’s definitely a ghost fire that became a spirit!"

Lin Mo said awkwardly:

"Um... maybe you just misread it."

"Impossible! Absolutely impossible!"

Han Mengqing still argued fiercely: "My vision is 5.2! How could I possibly be wrong!"

Seeing Han Mengqing still refusing to drop it, Xu Wenchang walked over with a smile.

"Enough, enough. What ghost fire? Probably you were just too tired last night and your eyes played tricks. It’s normal to missee things when you’re mentally strained."

"It’s getting late. Get on the bus—don’t miss the train."

"But I really..."

Han Mengqing still wanted to argue.

"Get on!"

Han Mengyao grabbed her by the collar and shoved her into the bus.

"Mmmph... the school is definitely haunted! You have to believe me!"

Han Mengqing’s voice echoed out.

Lin Mo’s lip twitched.

He muttered irritably in his mind:

"I told you to keep a low profile—now you’re doing flashy maneuvers? Great, now it’s a campus ghost story?"

【『Fireball Spell』snorted, still disgruntled: Hmph, they just didn’t recognize me!】

【『Fireball Spell』declared proudly: Besides, becoming a legend is a good thing—it proves my grandeur has sunk deep into their hearts. Mortals are only fit to worship my shadow.】

Lin Mo sighed helplessly and gave up speaking further.

"Lin Mo, get on the bus!"

Xu Wenchang called from beside the vehicle.

"Got it."

Lin Mo replied, then hurried aboard.