"Why me?" Wan'er wanted to know what Grandpa Xiao was thinking.

“You are the only girl I’ve met in all these years who is so insightful. I have high hopes for you! Actually, the most important reason I chose you is that we are destined to meet. Although I don’t know who you are yet, that doesn’t matter. All I need to know is that you need illusion magic…” At this moment, Grandpa Xiao’s eyes were already gleaming.

“It seems I can’t refuse this matter. That’s right, I need illusion magic.” Without denying it, Wan’er secretly breathed a sigh of relief, took over the topic, relaxed her eyebrows, looked straight ahead, straightened her collar, moved her hips off the stone chair, stepped forward and knelt in front of Grandpa Xiao, bowing her head and saying, “Disciple Ye Wan’er greets Master.”

"You agreed?" Grandpa Xiao's face lit up with surprise. Although he was mentally prepared, he seemed to think that Wan'er had agreed too quickly.

“Since you’ve made up your mind, what are we waiting for?” Wan’er said as she bowed. After bowing three times, Grandpa Xiao reached out and helped her up. “Seven years ago, I was bitten by a strange creature in the mountains, and I suffered from unbearable itching. No matter what I tried, it wouldn’t heal. I went to various hospitals, searching for all sorts of treatments. I met you by chance, and you cured my ailment. From that day on, I thought that one day you would become my apprentice, and I never expected it to actually happen. Child, thank you for making this possible. Otherwise, all my skills would have been lost.”

"Indeed, fate is very important, and thank you Master for saving the little prince today." Seeing Grandpa Xiao's teary eyes, Wan'er's nose also inexplicably tingled.

"You're a smart kid, you'll definitely be an outstanding apprentice." Grandpa Xiao nodded, looking pleased. "I guess I'm trying to make up for my mistake for Qiao Mei."

"Sister Qiao, why is this happening?" Wan'er reached out and helped Grandpa Xiao sit down.

"Sigh! It's all my fault. Maybe I spoiled her and that's why she's so stubborn. She does have some talent in practicing illusion magic. I've taught her some, and she usually learns very quickly. Sometimes she even adds her own ideas."

"Do you know what he usually does?"

"Sigh. Normally, my daughter and I each take care of our own things and hardly ever spend time together. After all, she has a bad temper, and we can easily start arguing. I just don't bother with it, afraid she'll cause trouble for me." Grandpa Xiao looked worried when he talked about his daughter.

"You mean you have no idea what she did?"

"It's not that I know absolutely nothing. Occasionally I'll inquire about what she's done, but I just hope she doesn't cause any big trouble. Speaking of recently, ever since you cured my illness, I've been hiding in this cave and haven't seen her for quite some time."

"Yes. Sometimes I think, as long as she doesn't bother me, I'm already thankful."

“No wonder, no wonder your daughter…” Wan’er shook her head, not knowing what to say for a moment, “Why was it your daughter who answered the phone when you gave me the number last time?”

“She took it from me. She said if I didn’t give it back, she would bother me every day.” Grandpa Xiao sighed heavily. “I was so annoyed by her that I had no choice but to give her the phone. Anyway, all I care about is research. Nothing else matters.”

“It seems we misunderstood you. We thought…” Wan’er shook her head and gave a bitter smile.

"It's all my fault. I didn't expect you to come looking for me so soon," Grandpa Xiao said, raising his hand to touch his bald head and lowering his head somewhat embarrassedly.