I just became a mage, and my skills have become supernatural? What the heck?

"Zhang Chao? What kind of deity is he?"

Lin Mo asked casually.

"Young Master, Zhang Chao is the First Battalion Commander under Commander Zhao Lei, and also Zhao Lei's most trusted confidant."

As Ye Hongyu spoke, her gaze fell upon the middle-aged man striding towards them in the distance.

Lin Mo nodded in sudden realization.

In other words, her status was similar to that of Ye Hongyu on her own side.

As the two were talking, Zhang Chao had already approached with two adjutants.

The man was thin with deep-set eyes, giving him a sinister appearance.

"Captain Ye, it's been a long time."

Zhang Chao greeted him with a forced smile, "The last time we met was about half a year ago, wasn't it? Captain Ye, you're still as dashing as ever."

Ye Hongyu didn't even lift her eyelids in response to Zhang Chao's pleasantries; her voice was icy cold.

"Get to the point. You know a monster tide is about to break out here. I don't have time to reminisce with you."

"Hehe, Captain Ye still has such a temper."

Zhang Chao wasn't annoyed; his gaze simply fell on Lin Mo behind him.

now.

Behind Lin Mo, dozens of people were busily setting up a temporary camp.

The familiar large, soft bed was placed right in the center.

The accompanying maids were placing fruit platters, snacks, and other items on the bedside table.

There was also a chef nearby adjusting the grill, preparing to give the young master an outdoor BBQ.

Seeing this, Zhang Chao's eyes twitched violently twice.

He had seen people help others level up, and he had seen rich kids come out to experience life, but this was the first time he had ever seen someone move their "home" directly to the front line of the monster tide.

"Tsk tsk tsk..."

Zhang Chao withdrew his gaze and said to Ye Hongyu:

"This must be Commander Lin's son. He certainly has... quite the grand entourage."

"He is indeed a young master from a wealthy family. Even when facing a life-or-death situation like the monster tide, he can still treat it like a vacation."

As he spoke, Zhang Chao inwardly sneered.

What's the use of artificially created levels?

Having high stats but lacking matching skills and combat experience is just being a super minion.

What's more, he's a blank mage with no elemental affinity, which is a complete waste of resources.

"Zhang Chao, if you don't need to use your mouth, I can sew it up for you."

Ye Hongyu spoke in a cold voice, and then a short knife appeared in her hand.

"No, no, no, Captain Ye, it was just a joke."

Zhang Chao raised his hands in a gesture of surrender, saying, "I've come here today to discuss important matters."

"Spit it out."

Ye Hongyu said coldly.

Zhang Chao's smile faded slightly, and he pointed to the depths of the distant canyon:

"According to past practice, when faced with a large-scale disaster like a monster tide, we usually work together to clean it up, maximizing efficiency."

"But this time the situation is different."

Zhang Chao glanced at Lin Mo, then pointed in his direction:

"Your young master wants to level up, and so does our young master Zhao."

"There are too many monks and not enough porridge. If we fight together, we're bound to get into arguments over monsters, and it won't look good for us."

Ye Hongyu frowned slightly: "So?"

"Therefore, I suggest that we keep to ourselves this time."

Zhang Chao drew a line:

"Using the central axis of the canyon as the boundary, we are responsible for the western defense area, and the monsters there belong to us. Your Lin family is responsible for the eastern side, and the monsters there belong to you."

"Each relies on their own abilities, and no one interferes with the other."

"As for that world boss that always spawns..."

A glint of light flashed in Zhang Chao's eyes as he added, "Whoever finds it first, whoever touches it first, owns it. The other party is not allowed to interfere or try to take it, how about that?"

Upon hearing this, Ye Hongyu did not immediately agree.

This proposal sounds fair, and could even be considered the most reasonable solution at present.

If no zones are defined, the forces from both sides will be mixed together, and if a conflict arises over a single elite monster, it could easily escalate into a standoff between the two legions.

Furthermore, the determination of ownership of the BOSS is also governed by the unwritten rule in the professional community: the "first strike principle."

However, with the young master here, she had no right to make her own decision.

Ye Hongyu turned to Lin Mo and asked, "Young Master, what do you think of Zhang Chao's suggestion?"

Lin Mo didn't think much of it.

This suggestion is perfectly normal.

Everyone plays their own game, and the bosses are all determined by their own strength; there's nothing wrong with that.

"Okay, that makes sense."

Lin Mo nodded, with an indifferent expression.

Having received Lin Mo's approval, Ye Hongyu turned to Zhang Chao and said:

"Our young master has agreed. The west is yours, the east is ours. Boss, it's all up to your abilities. Now, you can get out of here."

"happy!"

Having achieved his goal, Zhang Chao no longer cared about Ye Hongyu's attitude.

He glanced one last time at the barbecue grill that Lin Mo was setting up and the young master who had already turned and walked towards the big bed, and a wave of disdain rose in his heart.

Even if a young master who is fed by others reaches level 100, he will still be a useless person.

"Then I won't disturb Young Master Lin's enjoyment any longer."

Zhang Chao shook his head, turned around, and strode away with his adjutant.

……

Meanwhile, inside the Zhao family's defensive camp.

Unlike the relaxed atmosphere on Lin Mo's side, the atmosphere here was tense, with hundreds of soldiers standing ready for battle.

Zhao Yu was sitting in a chair with his eyes closed, resting.

"Buzz—"

The phone that was placed to the side vibrated.

Zhao Yu opened his eyes and answered the phone.

"explain."

A respectful voice came from the other end of the phone:

"Young Master Zhao, it's all taken care of. Xia Qingyue has accepted the three million and promised not to compete with you for the top score in the imperial examination."

Upon hearing this news, Zhao Yu's lips curled into a contemptuous smile.

"understood."

He casually hung up the phone and tossed it aside.

A teammate sitting next to Zhao Yu said disdainfully:

"She acted so high and mighty before, but now she's taken the money anyway. This campus belle Xia is really good at pretending."

"cut……"

Zhao Yu snorted coldly, a hint of disdain on his face: "My dad is just being too fussy, insisting on wasting this money."

"Even if Xia Qingyue led the team to clear the Abyss dungeon, so what? In the end, she's just an A-rank water mage."

Zhao Yu's face was full of displeasure.

Although his family wasn't short of money, he always felt like they were being taken advantage of.

Even within the same level and difficulty, the actual difficulty of Abyss dungeons can vary considerably.

It's obvious that the so-called Abyss Dungeon is actually quite easy.

Otherwise, how could an A-rank water mage lead a team to clear the level?

Based on her consistently ranking first in the entire school in both theoretical and practical exams before changing majors?

That's a joke. The difference in professional skills can't be made up for by such achievements.

"that is!"

The teammate next to him immediately chimed in:

"In my opinion, the dungeon was definitely too easy. In terms of damage output, how can they compare to Young Master Zhao's S-rank Flame Mage?"

"Young Master Zhao's Multi-Explosive Fireball can split into five! No one in Jianghai City can match this talent!"

"Giving her three million is like feeding a dog."

Just then, Zhang Chao strode back.

"Young Master Zhao."

Zhang Chao bowed slightly to Zhao Yu, "We've already reached an agreement with the Lin family. The west side will belong to us, and the east side will belong to them."

"As for the BOSS, the first strike principle applies; whoever touches it first gets to claim it."

Zhao Yu chuckled and nodded. "By the way, what's the situation with Lin Mo? What's he doing now?"

Mentioning this, Zhang Chao said somewhat speechlessly, "That young master of the Lin family... he's probably lying in bed playing with his maid right now..."

"A bed?" Zhao Yu was taken aback. "No, he moved the whole bed over here?"

Zhang Chao shook his head and shrugged:

"Not only that, maids and chefs have come, and the barbecue grill has been set up. Judging from the setup, it's like they're here on vacation."

"Compared to your professionalism and seriousness, Mr. Zhao, the gap is too big."

"Ha ha ha ha……"

Before Zhao Yu could speak, several of his teammates around him couldn't help but burst out laughing.

"Is this young master of the Lin family out of his mind? Why doesn't he move the whole family here?"

"You really think you can do whatever you want just because you're high level? Without skills and combat experience, you're nothing."

"He's a rich young master, all he cares about is enjoying life."

Hearing his teammates' mockery, Zhao Yu shook his head helplessly.

The contempt in his eyes deepened.

"That's not how you put it."

Zhao Yu said calmly, "Although he is a basic mage, it's not impossible for him to make it into the top ten in the city by relying on his level."

At this point, Zhao Yu couldn't help but feel a little sentimental.

Before he changed jobs, he always regarded Lin Mo as his biggest rival.

After all, the two families were of similar social standing, and their fathers were both powerful city defense commanders. From childhood to adulthood, the two of them were compared by outsiders.

At that time, Lin Mo seemed lazy, but his theoretical and practical scores were very close, always neck and neck.

but now……

Lin Mo is now completely finished.

I was destined to get into a top university and rise to great heights from then on.

From the moment you change jobs, you're no longer from the same world.

Since we're not on the same path, why treat him as an opponent?

That would be an insult to one's S-class talent.