Who says I can't become a Grand Master?

Chapter 157 Gu Xintong's mother is the president of the [Witch Sisterhood].

Chapter 158 Gu Xintong's mother is the president of the [Witch Sisterhood].

"Oh, that one!"

Liu Wan wasn't surprised at all; instead, her smile widened even more. "I knew it a long time ago!"

"And you're going to steal someone else's boyfriend?"

Liu Wanrou shook her head nonchalantly: "But didn't that junior deny it on the spot? He said he didn't have a girlfriend! Ah! Then I still have a good chance!"

Hearing Liu Wanrou's confident reply, Mona gently shook her head.

A gentle breeze rippled across the warning colors on the construction vehicle's surface, which, combined with Mona's expression, conveyed a sense of vigilance and risk.

"You'd better give up on this idea," Mona said.

"Why?" Liu Wanrou tilted her head in confusion.

Mona's gaze fell once again on the young lady dressed in formal attire.

"That girl's name is Gu Xintong. I've seen her before at work."

"Who is it? I've never heard of them."

"That's the only daughter of our Green Island Witches Sisterhood, President Gu."

"Well!?"

Liu Wanrou's bright smile froze instantly. "The president's daughter? But she's not a [witch]!"

"That's right! So, the relationship between the mother and daughter is a little tense. However, the president still loves this daughter very much, and sooner or later she will transform into a 'half-witch'."

"That Mood Candy Company?"

"She'll probably inherit it in the future!"

"Hmm!"

Liu Wanrou instinctively covered her mouth, and her previous fearless demeanor vanished without a trace.

She quietly peeked out from behind the car, just a little bit of her head.

I glanced at it cautiously again, then quickly withdrew my gaze.

"Won't she tell her mother that I'm trying to steal her boyfriend?" Liu Wanrou asked with some concern.

"If you keep being so shameless, that possibility really might arise!"

Seeing her frightened expression, Mona finally managed a slight smile.

"Now you know you should be afraid? When are you going to change your frivolous habits?" Mona shook her head gently and didn't say anything more.

She turned and walked back to the alley entrance, her eyes dim as she looked inside.

Several "gas company employees" dressed in overalls had already drawn a magic circle inside.

Mona stopped at the intersection of shadow and light at the alley entrance.

She didn't intend to go inside anymore, but instead took out a special card from the card holder behind her waist.

The texture of that card looked very special.

It has a bony matte finish, with fine lines inlaid along the edges, spreading like blood vessels.

The pattern drawn on the card is abstract and eerie, vaguely outlining the silhouette of a crawling spirit.

Zhang Qingzhe's gaze was drawn to the card.

He vaguely sensed that the air around him seemed to freeze slightly for a moment, and the temperature dropped a little.

Zhang Qingzhe initially thought it was just his imagination!

But he saw Gu Xintong trembling, and even the soft downy hairs on her bare arms stood up.

Zhang Qingzhe reached out and put his arm around Gu Xintong, bringing her some warmth.

Gu Xintong was still sulking!

Suddenly pulled into Zhang Qingzhe's arms, her face flushed red.

Seeing this, Liu Wanrou realized that she had never had a chance from the very beginning.

"What kind of card is this?" Zhang Qingzhe asked her.

"Oh! Senior Mona is from the Necromancer School, so her cards are all a bit sinister—" Liu Wanrou replied.

Zhang Qingzhe suddenly understood why Mona gave off such a different feeling from those lively "witches".

That lingering gloom and tranquility was probably closely related to the Necromancy school she was studying. Mona gently held the bone-white card between her two fingers.

As she filled it with magical essence, she chanted incantations with peculiar syllables in a low voice.

This was the first time Zhang Qingzhe had ever seen it.

When using a card, you not only need to fill it with magic essence, but also need to use a spell.

The pale lines on the card then began to glow faintly.

An indescribable, deep chill quietly emanated from the alleyway.

Immediately afterwards, two semi-transparent humanoid silhouettes, as if drawn by invisible threads, drifted out from the depths of the alley.

Although their faces were blurry, Zhang Qingzhe recognized them at a glance; they were the two Deadpool members he had just killed.

These are the lingering echoes of their souls, which had only recently dissipated.

Mona's eyes glazed over, her eyeballs rolled upwards, and finally only the whites of her eyes remained.

She raised her other hand, gently bit her fingertip, and dabbed the blood on the forehead of a soul.

The soul immediately made a miserable howl, but no sound came out, as if it were performing a pantomime on stage.

"That's a soul-searching exercise, and that's what Senior Mo loves to do the most," Liu Wanrou explained from the side.

Seeing this scene, Gu Xintong felt even colder.

She instinctively moved closer to the warm spot, only to realize that she had snuggled into Zhang Qingzhe's arms.

As a well-mannered young lady, her past upbringing made her subconsciously want to escape.

But it was so warm here, and she could even hear a heartbeat, which made Gu Xintong feel inexplicably at ease.

Finally, she gritted her teeth, threw aside all shame, and snuggled even tighter into Zhang Qingzhe's arms.

Zhang Qingzhe was knocked off balance and thought Gu Xintong was about to fall.

He didn't take it too seriously, but simply held her even tighter, as if he were taking care of a younger sister.

Liu Wanrou watched from the side, feeling that today was truly an unlucky day.

Not only do I have to work on weekends, but I also get fed a mouthful of dog food (a Chinese slang term for witnessing public displays of affection).

Mona's interrogation did not last long.

A moment later, the outlines of the two souls began to fluctuate violently.

Then, like a bubble, it completely vanished into thin air.

Mona withdrew her finger, put it in her mouth, and licked away the blood.

She slowly turned around, emanating a chilling aura, as if she were about to turn into a zombie.

She walked towards Zhang Qingzhe and Gu Xintong, her expression even more serious than before.

"We got some information out of them."

Mona's voice remained steady, but the content sent a chill down one's spine: "These two are just peripheral members; they don't know the details."

Zhang Qingzhe knew this would happen, but a glimmer of hope still lingered. "Hmm! How much do they know?"

"Their orders were to monitor the building indefinitely and look for an opportunity to abduct a suitable witch."

"What does 'suitable witch' mean?" Zhang Qingzhe asked suddenly, nervously.

"Based on the images that remain in their souls, the Deadpool organization seems to be preparing some kind of 'sacrifice ritual,'" Mona continued.

Zhang Qingzhe frowned, a sense of foreboding creeping over him.

"And the offerings required for the ritual are those young [witches] with special soul attributes and exceptionally rich and moving emotions."

Upon hearing this, Zhang Qingzhe turned his gaze towards the white building.

He seemed to understand immediately, "So, witches with these kinds of soul qualities are the main force in producing high-quality mood candy?"

"That's right!"

Gu Xintong's eyes widened immediately upon hearing this.

This was a major event concerning their family, which made her take it seriously.

Evening —

Zhang Qingzhe pushed open the door to his home.

The warm light in the living room and the afterglow of the setting sun in the corridor collided on Zhang Qingzhe.

As soon as he stepped into the entrance hall, he smelled a sweet fragrance and heard a burst of cheerful laughter.

"Suzuki, stop playing, it's too scary."

"You're usually so bold, how come you become a coward when it comes to playing with Ouija boards?"

It seems my sister hasn't given up on the "prophetic school" yet.

Although Zhang Qingzhe refused to play Ouija with her, she had now caught up with Su Nianxi, this unlucky guy.

Both girls changed their clothes and wore the younger sister's sundress together.

The younger sister was wearing white stockings, while Su Nianxi was completely bare-legged.

Two girls are rolling around on the sofa, hugging each other because of the Ouija board.

The whole room was filled with a youthful and vibrant atmosphere.

"I'm back."

Zhang Qingzhe gestured and came over carrying shopping bags.

The two girls then stopped playing around and turned their heads together.

My little sister's face still had a blush from playing, and her eyes were sparkling.

Su Nianxi immediately climbed off her sister, a bright and energetic smile spreading across her face.

"Brother, you're back!"

This "little witch" really doesn't consider herself an outsider.

If outsiders saw this, they would think she was the younger sister!

"Yes, I'm back."

Zhang Qingzhe smiled and went into the kitchen.

"As agreed this morning, I bought some good food. I'll cook you a nice meal tonight."

He took the items out of the bag one by one.

In addition to fresh vegetables, meat, and seafood, there is also a heart-shaped cake box.

Su Nianxi curiously approached the kitchen doorway and stood on tiptoe to look at the countertop.

When she saw Zhang Qingzhe open the cake box and take out the couple's cake decorated with cream roses, she couldn't help but exclaim "Huh!" in surprise.

"A couple's cake?"

Su Nianxi blinked her big eyes, turned to look at her best friend, her face full of curiosity and a hint of teasing.

Zhang Lingyue felt a little embarrassed.

I thought to myself, "My brother is so slow-witted!"

Why not just eat this cake secretly when there are only two of you?

How come my brother would buy this when there are three of us?

Three people eating a couple's cake together, what's going on here?

The younger sister complained inwardly.

But she seemed to have forgotten that it was also a very strange thing for a brother and sister to eat a couple's cake!

Zhang Qingzhe didn't notice that the atmosphere was a bit strange. He handed the cake directly to Su Nianxi, telling the two girls to eat a little to fill their stomachs.

Based on his own experience, Zhang Qingzhe knew that witches were animals that got hungry very quickly.

Su Nianxi placed the cake on the coffee table, winked at Zhang Lingyue, and whispered, "Do you two siblings usually eat cakes like this? You're quite romantic!"

The younger sister looked embarrassed and tried to explain, "It's because there was a discount when we bought it. My brother has this problem: once he buys something good, he'll buy the same thing again. Only when he finds that the quality has declined will he choose a different one to replace it."

Su Nianxi chuckled, seemingly not quite believing it.

What are you laughing at?

My sister felt a little guilty, and then, because of that guilt, she became somewhat angry.

The two little witches started fighting again.

Listening to the girl's noisy chatter in the living room, Zhang Qingzhe suddenly felt a sense of warmth, as if he had gained another younger sister in the family.

Zhang Qingzhe hummed a little tune as he busied himself in an orderly manner.

soon-

The sizzling sound of stir-fried beef, the bubbling sound of cooking pasta, and the rich aroma of melting butter filled the entire cozy kitchen.

He prepared a dinner that combined Chinese and Western elements.

Stir-fried beef with oyster sauce, creamy mushroom pasta, and a vegetable salad.

Although the process of making it is not complicated, it requires a high level of skill in controlling the heat and seasoning.

When the dishes were served, Su Nianxi's eyes lit up immediately.

She couldn't wait to take a bite, and then happily squinted her eyes, like a satisfied kitten.

"tasty!"

Su Nianxi looked at Zhang Qingzhe with undisguised admiration.

"Brother, your cooking is amazing! I want to eat it for the rest of my life!"

Su Nianxi has truly been won over this time.

"Eat more if you like."

Zhang Qingzhe spoke gently and sat down as well.

The atmosphere at dinner was very warm and cozy, just like a family gathering.

Su Nianxi chattered on and on, telling all sorts of interesting stories.

She must have some special talent, being able to chew so much while constantly telling jokes.

Zhang Qingzhe previously thought that his younger sister was noisy enough.

But compared to Su Nianxi now, her younger sister is practically a little lady.

The younger sister frowned, keeping a close eye on her best friend to prevent her from taking the opportunity to attack her brother.

Zhang Qingzhe, on the other hand, smiled and occasionally chimed in with a few words.

When everyone had almost finished eating, Zhang Qingzhe's smile faded slightly, and his tone became more serious.

"Lingyue, Su Nianxi, there's something very important I must tell you."

The two girls noticed the change in atmosphere and simultaneously stopped smiling.

Zhang Qingzhe relayed the information he had obtained from Mona in as calm a tone as possible.

The tracking of the Deadpool organization, their attempt to kidnap the Witch, and the disturbing "sacrifice ritual."

"—So, their target is young witches like you, with special soul attributes and rich emotions," Zhang Qingzhe concluded.

"Ah! Our part-time jobs were discovered by our brother?" Su Nianxi's eyes widened in surprise, and then she looked at Zhang Lingyue.

Zhang Lingyue frowned slightly.

She actually knew all along that sooner or later, her brother would discover her little secret.

But I never expected it to happen under such circumstances.

Now, all she feels is embarrassment!

I hope my brother doesn't have too much of an imagination and discover something while eating mood candy.

Zhang Qingzhe's gaze swept over the two girls, his tone gradually becoming more serious: "From now on, you must be extra careful. Try not to go out alone, and it's best if someone accompanies you to and from school. If you notice anything amiss, be sure to contact me immediately, understand?"