Inside the Lin Family Villa.
A few slightly nervous young people stood in place, clearly overwhelmed by the grandeur of the estate.
Lin Tianhao strode ahead, with Su Wan holding onto Lin Mo, following closely behind.
"Hahaha, welcome, welcome! Make yourselves at home, just like it's your own place!"
Lin Tianhao's hearty laughter broke the silence.
Leading the group was a young girl in a light blue mage's robe.
Her long hair cascaded like a waterfall, her skin was fairer than snow, and her features were as delicate as a porcelain doll, yet her eyes exuded a distant coldness that kept others at bay.
Behind her were two men and one woman.
A tall, thin boy with a longbow on his back, a burly man with a massive shield, and a timid little priestess with twin ponytails.
"Hello, Uncle Lin, Aunt Su."
The aloof girl at the front nodded slightly, greeting them politely.
"Oh, is this the Xia family's daughter?"
Su Wan released Lin Mo, walking forward with a gentle and kind expression, taking the girl's hand:
"You've grown more beautiful. I heard from your father that you've awakened as an A-grade Water Mage? That's impressive."
"Auntie, you're too kind."
The girl responded with neither arrogance nor humility.
Lin Tianhao waved his hand, introducing Lin Mo:
"Mo'er, come and meet everyone. This is Xia Qingyue, the team leader this time and a powerful Water Mage."
Xia Qingyue extended a fair hand, her voice crisp, "Hello, Lin Mo."
"Hello, Xia the school belle."
Lin Mo extended his hand, shaking hers politely.
Though they had little interaction, Lin Mo had certainly heard of her.
The aloof school belle from the neighboring First High School, rumored to have admirers lined up from the south to the north of the city, the dream girl of countless boys.
However, Lin Mo felt no ripples in his heart.
He never actively approached the aloof type; it was too exhausting.
Today was just about teaming up for a dungeon run.
Xia Qingyue noticed Lin Mo's clear gaze, not sizing her up like other boys, and felt a slight sense of goodwill.
She turned slightly, beginning to introduce her teammates:
"Since we're teaming up, let me introduce the other members."
"This is Wang Meng, our front-line Shield Warrior, with strong defense, responsible for tanking."
"That's Zhang Kai, a Ranger, skilled in long-range physical attacks."
"And Liu Weiwei, a Light Priest, responsible for healing and buffs."
"The four of us are currently level 4, well-equipped, and work well together, so clearing this dungeon shouldn't be a problem."
Hearing this, Lin Tianhao smiled and added:
"Mo'er, don't worry."
"The fathers of these kids were all my old subordinates in the military; we know each other well." Get faster updates on g.com.
"They've received formal military combat training since childhood. Even though they've just changed classes, their combat skills and awareness are beyond ordinary students."
"Got it, Dad." Lin Mo replied, glancing at the four, "Thank you all in advance."
Just then,
Footsteps echoed from the side hall.
"Young Master, the equipment has arrived."
Ye Hongyu appeared, carrying a pile of equipment emitting a faint orange glow.
At the same time,
The eyes of the four young people widened.
"This... is this the Legendary Grade 'Purple Cloud Set'? The divine gear for mages below level 5?"
Zhang Kai, with the longbow, couldn't help but swallow.
Even the usually expressionless Xia Qingyue showed a hint of surprise in her beautiful eyes.
Is this the foundation of a top-tier family?
In this world, equipment is graded as Bronze, Silver, Gold, Diamond, Legendary, Mythic...
To give a newly awakened Basic Mage such a Legendary set for transition?
It's simply... a waste of resources!
Lin Mo, however, felt nothing, letting Ye Hongyu help him dress like a pampered child.
"Fits well, thanks, Sister Ye."
Lin Mo moved his arms, and the radiant robe transformed into starlight, disappearing into his body, reverting to casual wear.
This is a special feature of equipment in this world.
Unless in combat or activated, the appearance is automatically hidden, not affecting daily activities.
Lin Mo eagerly opened his panel, glancing at the attributes of the "Purple Cloud Set," and gasped.
It's too powerful.
This set has no fancy attributes, focusing on one thing—CD reduction!
The robe reduces 10%, boots 10%, necklace 15%... plus the set's bonus attributes.
The total CD reduction is a staggering 60%!
What does this mean?
A Fireball with a 3-second cooldown can now explode every 1.2 seconds.
And Multiple Explosive Fireballs, originally with a 15-second cooldown, now only takes 6 seconds!
Top-tier gear indeed, it's amazing.
Zhang Kai and Wang Meng exchanged glances, feeling envious.
Is being born a skill?
Some are born in Rome, and this gear on a Basic Mage is just for show.
These subtle expressions didn't escape Lin Tianhao's eyes.
He saw the jealousy in Zhang Kai's eyes, the envy in Wang Meng's, and their hidden disdain for Lin Mo.
Lin Tianhao's smile slightly faded, a cold glint in his eyes.
He pulled Lin Mo aside, lowering his voice, unusually serious:
"Son, remember."
"This dungeon scroll is from our family, and we've paid them well. You're the boss, they're the workers!"
Lin Tianhao placed a firm hand on Lin Mo's shoulder, speaking earnestly:
"Mo'er, understand that in this world, whether outside the city or in a dungeon, it's a deadly battlefield."
"Human nature can't withstand tests. In extreme danger, instinct is to protect oneself, and they might even harbor ill intentions out of jealousy over your gear."
Saying this, Lin Tianhao glanced at the four young people, raising his voice slightly:
"If anyone dares to boss you around or make you suffer... tell me! I'll tear their mouths apart!"
Even though they were children of his old subordinates, human nature is unpredictable.
Only by making them fear Lin Tianhao more than the monsters would Lin Mo be truly safe.
"Got it, Dad."
Lin Mo was amused.
This felt like a mafia scene.
Then, Lin Tianhao turned to Ye Hongyu:
"Hongyu, after you drop them at the dungeon entrance, stay outside. If they disrespect Mo'er on the way, handle it as you see fit."
"Understood."
A cold glint flashed in Ye Hongyu's eyes as she glanced at Zhang Kai and the others.
"..."
Zhang Kai and Wang Meng felt a chill down their spines.
Even Xia Qingyue's expression turned serious.
"Alright, Sister Ye, don't scare them."
Lin Mo waved his hand, leading the way outside, "Let's go, everyone, don't waste time."
"Sure, sure, Young Master Lin."
Zhang Kai and Wang Meng quickly followed behind Lin Mo, like two loyal henchmen.
Lin Mo led the group towards the villa's entrance.
On either side of the villa, rows of waiting maids suddenly bowed at ninety degrees.
"Safe travels, Young Master! Take care, Young Master! Wishing you victory, Young Master!"
The synchronized cheers startled the four.
Is this what a wealthy family is like...
This display...
It's damn intimidating!