Who says I can't become a Grand Master?

Chapter 52 Temporary Master-Disciple Relationship

"My sister won't allow it," Zhang Qingzhe answered truthfully.

"You just listen to your sister like that?"

"That's right! Because she understands 'witches' better than I do."

"Um……"

Xia Qiwei was speechless.

This statement seems quite convincing.

"She was worried that after I became the Great Witch's apprentice, I would be taken into the dangerous 'Dragon Disaster Zone' and die on the roadside like cannon fodder."

"Oh... I see!"

Xia Qiwei finally understood. "I've always found this a bit strange. Based on my observations, you don't seem to have any prejudice against [witches], so why didn't you want to become my apprentice... Oh, so that's the reason!"

"Professor, I don't want to die yet," Zhang Qingzhe said frankly. "I still have to take care of my younger sister."

"Alright, alright, stop talking."

Xia Qiwei waved her hand, her tone unusually serious, "I can't deny that there were indeed some professors in the past who treated their apprentices like free cattle or cannon fodder for scouting. But these are all remnants of the old era."

Xia Qiwei paused, her purple eyes fixed on Zhang Qingzhe:

"But I'm not that kind of person. I genuinely want to take you on as my apprentice and let you unleash your true talents."

"Teacher, are you telling the truth?" Zhang Qingzhe asked doubtfully, his tone revealing a hint of disbelief.

Xia Qiwei had no choice but to add a few more truthful statements:

"Also... I'd like to upgrade my rating."

She blinked awkwardly, then her tone became playful, "Do you think our [Energy Shaping School] is lacking a director?"

Hearing this somewhat utilitarian reason, Zhang Qingzhe finally felt a little relieved.

He pondered for a moment and replied:

"Then how about this, Professor? I can become your student."

Xia Qiwei suddenly became excited and almost twisted her ankle when she stood up, but fortunately Zhang Qingzhe caught her in time.

It was only then that Xia Qiwei realized that although the boy looked refined, he actually had a tall and strong physique.

She was already quite tall, but Zhang Qingzhe was a head taller than her.

Being gently supported by him like that, I subtly felt a kind of "older woman-younger man" relationship.

However, Xia Qiwei quickly regained her senses and gently pushed Zhang Qingzhe away a little.

She looked around somewhat awkwardly and found that her colleagues were all busy with their own things and no one was giving her a second glance. Only then did she feel relieved and pat her chest.

"Are you really going to become my apprentice?" Xia Qiwei laughed again.

"No, Professor, I wasn't finished speaking."

Zhang Qingzhe said seriously, "What I mean is, although I can become your disciple, I still need a 'trial period'. During this time, I will not ask to switch schools, nor will I become a disciple of anyone else."

Xia Qiwei frowned: "Do you know that when other people want to become my apprentice, they all beg me for it?"

She puffed out her heavy chest, her tone tinged with reproach, "How can you be like this, 'testing' your master?"

As soon as he finished speaking, a colleague finally looked up and couldn't help but burst out laughing.

Xia Qiwei glared at the person, who quickly lowered his head and continued to pretend to be busy.

It seems the "Great Witch" has quite a bit of influence among her colleagues.

However, she was somewhat helpless when it came to Zhang Qingzhe.

"But Professor, this is my demand." Zhang Qingzhe's tone was calm, yet unwavering. "What do you think?"

Xia Qiwei bit her lip.

She didn't look like a dignified professor at all; she looked more like a young girl who was anxious and insecure.

Finally, as if making up her mind, she said, "Okay, I accept."

Then, she turned her face away unwillingly, muttering to herself:

"Well, you're a genius even the dean thinks highly of! I'll let you be smug for a while! Once you officially become my apprentice, see how I 'train' you."

Thus, the most "strange" student and the most "eccentric" professor formed a delicate, temporary mentor-student relationship.

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After finally "getting Xia Qiwei under control," Zhang Qingzhe immediately released the question that had been pent up for a long time.

In order to demonstrate her abilities, Xia Qiwei diligently resolved each issue one by one.

It was only then that Zhang Qingzhe realized that Xia Qiwei truly lived up to her title of "Great Witch".

Not only are their practical combat skills formidable, but their theoretical knowledge is also extremely high.

After resolving many of his doubts, Zhang Qingzhe felt he was ready to make the No. 7 battery.

This means that his number of [magic loops] will see another leap forward.

In addition, he took the opportunity to ask about the technology of [card chain].

Xia Qiwei also provided a detailed answer.

However, this "Great Witch" still had some ulterior motives, stating that she would only teach him basic introductory techniques.

"If you want to learn advanced techniques, you must formally become my apprentice," Xia Qiwei said.

Zhang Qingzhe wasn't in a hurry.

With his current level of [Magic Circuit], the beginner-level techniques are sufficient.

One was willing to share everything they knew, and the other eagerly learned; time slipped away unnoticed.

Other professors came and went, but they never moved, spending the afternoon in this "slouching" manner.

If someone who didn't know the situation saw them, they would think they were a young couple deeply in love!

The two gradually separated as school was about to end.

Xia Qiwei felt very satisfied; she liked this kind of energetic boy.

Zhang Qingzhe also felt he had gained a lot; indeed, older women have more depth.

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After school—

When Zhang Qingzhe returned home, he was a little afraid to look his younger sister in the eye.

After all, his sister had repeatedly warned him not to get too close to the "Great Witch".

However, he still couldn't resist the allure of knowledge and established a temporary master-disciple relationship with Xia Qiwei.

He certainly didn't dare to tell the truth, so he could only try to make his sister happy.

The feeling was like a cheating husband coming home and showering his wife with affection, trying to make up for his guilt.

The younger sister, however, remained oblivious to the situation and enjoyed having her brother clean her ears.

Looking at his sister's silly expression, Zhang Qingzhe couldn't help but think that if she got married in the future, she would definitely become an "incompetent" wife.

It seems he needs to be careful about who his sister chooses!

My future brother-in-law must be honest and reliable, not a playboy or a frivolous young man.

After putting his younger sister to sleep, Zhang Qingzhe began his work.

This time, he tried making a No. 7 battery and succeeded on his first try.

He carefully examined the beautiful, subtly shimmering patterns on the card, and a surge of emotion welled up within him.

At this moment, he especially wanted to share this joy with others.

However, when he picked up his phone and scrolled through his contacts, he couldn't find a suitable person.

Finally, his gaze fell on the newly added name, and he sent Xia Qiwei a picture.

Not long after, a video call request came in.

Zhang Qingzhe glanced at the clock, surprised that Xia Qiwei could stay up so late, and casually pressed the call button.

Then, a pale, large face with long, drooping hair suddenly filled the entire screen.

It felt as if a female ghost would crawl out of the screen at any moment.