Transcending the Magic Era: The Supreme Female Archmage

Chu Qiuchi clutched the heavy "Complete Encyclopedia of Magic Potions" tightly as she entered the weapon-refining classroom. As soon as she entered, her gaze was drawn to Chu Yichen and Nalan Xingyao, who were chatting animatedly in the corner.

Seeing the rare smile on Nalan Xingyao's face, Chu Qiuchi couldn't help but think to himself, "My brother is really amazing. He can make the usually quiet and reserved Nalan Xingyao show such a bright smile."

She gently shook her head, thinking: I wonder what Xiaoyuer's icy face would look like when he smiles? Then she thought again, an icy handsome man grinning like a flower, wouldn't that be a bit creepy? This thought is too terrible, I can't think about it, absolutely not!

Chu Qiuchi tiptoed behind the two men and sat down lightly, intending to startle them unexpectedly. Sure enough, her movements were so light and silent that they went unnoticed by the two men who were engrossed in their conversation.

After she sat down, she carefully put down the book she was holding, then quickly patted the two people in front of her on the shoulders and shouted, "Hey! Surprise!!!"

As expected, the two were startled by the sudden fright. Chu Yichen pointed at Chu Qiuchi with lingering fear and said, "Sis, what are you doing? You scared me! Do you have to be so childish?"

Nalan Xingyao also looked at Chu Qiuchi with a visibly shaken expression, clearly quite frightened by the sudden turn of events.

Seeing that she had successfully frightened the two of them, Chu Qiuchi couldn't help but burst into laughter, her laughter filled with the smugness of a successful prank.

"Haha, I just wanted to see if you noticed me come in, but you two were chatting so enthusiastically that you didn't even notice me sitting in the back. How can you blame me for that!"

Just as they were laughing, a deep, pleasant voice suddenly came from the classroom doorway: "Hey student, what's making you so happy? Tell me so the teacher can have a laugh too!"

Chu Qiuchi's laughter stopped abruptly because of this sound. She looked up and saw a handsome man with a face like jade and sword-like eyebrows and bright eyes leaning against the classroom door.

He leaned lazily against the door, arms crossed, his fingers rhythmically tapping his arms, his slender fingertips exuding a nonchalant elegance.

Slightly curled hair fell across his forehead, and his eyes held a hint of languid weariness, yet remained profound. His thin lips curved slightly, a faint smile playing on his lips as he watched her with great interest.

A teacher? This person is the teacher in the weapon-refining class? He doesn't seem very reliable. She thought the teacher in the weapon-refining class would be a muscular man!

The man noticed Chu Qiuchi's slightly appraising gaze, a hint of amusement flashing in his eyes. He broke the silence with a light laugh: "Hey, little student, why have you suddenly become so quiet? Are you staring at your teacher like that because you've noticed something amiss with me?"

Chu Qiuchi quickly snapped out of her daze, a hint of embarrassment flashing across her face. But she quickly regained her composure, her eyes darting around as she said slyly, "No, no, teacher, you're perfect in every way. I just didn't expect our weapon-refining class teacher to be so handsome; I was momentarily stunned. I was just playing a little joke on them, nothing more..."

Upon hearing Chu Qiuchi's answer, the students in the class couldn't help but laugh. The boy also laughed heartily and strode to the podium, saying, "Little student, you're very eloquent! I really appreciate your praise!"

He composed himself and continued, "Hello students, I am your alchemy and weapon-refining instructor. My name is Zhao Junnan, and you can call me Teacher Zhao!"

Upon hearing the teacher's self-introduction, Chu Qiuchi couldn't help but think to himself, "Zhao Junnan? Even his name is so straightforward! But he is indeed quite handsome; his name suits him perfectly."

"Thank you for the compliment, young student. However, the 'nan' in my name refers to the towering nanmu tree, whose fragrance permeates one's clothes, not the 'nan' in 'man' (male)." Zhao Junnan replied after hearing Chu Qiuchi's mutterings.

Chu Qiuchi then realized that he had accidentally blurted out what he was thinking, and couldn't help but smile awkwardly at Zhao Junnan, saying, "Teacher, I was wrong!"

Zhao Junnan saw Chu Qiuchi's embarrassed expression and a hint of a smile flashed in his eyes, but he quickly regained his serious expression: "It's okay, it's nothing. Let's start class."

The atmosphere in the class became more relaxed because of this little incident, and the students began to be full of curiosity and anticipation for the new teacher.

Zhao Junnan's classes not only contain rigorous knowledge of weapon crafting, but also unintentional humor, making learning more vivid and interesting.

As expected, when the course ended, Chu Qiuchi found herself with another heavy copy of "The Complete Mineral Compendium," which she needed to memorize and recite.

This book provides a detailed record of the properties, distribution, and applications of various metallic minerals in alchemy, and is essential reading for students in the weapon-refining class.

Looking at the two thick books in his hands, Chu Qiuchi couldn't help but sigh: Today's lesson was rich in content and captivating, but the homework afterward would be equally arduous. Truly, the sea of ​​learning is boundless, and diligence is the only boat to cross it; however, this is also an essential path to a deeper understanding of alchemy.

With a wry smile, he clutched the two heavy books, "The Encyclopedia of Minerals" and "The Encyclopedia of Potions," tightly to his chest, preparing to face the learning challenges ahead.

Looking at the two thick books in Chu Qiuchi's hands, Chu Yichen exclaimed dramatically, "It's a good thing I didn't register for two subjects. With these thicknesses, it would take forever to memorize them! Sister, only you can handle this glorious task!"

Nalan Xingyao chimed in, her tone tinged with admiration: "Yes, Qiuchi, you're amazing. Most people only choose one to specialize in, and very few people study two at the same time, after all, energy is limited. However, with such a high initial spirit value, you are indeed very suitable for learning alchemy. As far as I know, only you and Dean Puyang are currently studying two at the same time."

Chu Qiuchi sighed softly, feigning helplessness, and said, "There's nothing we can do; outstanding people are destined to bear more!"

"By the way, Xingyao, do you have any plans for later? How about we go have a meal together and then go back to study and cultivate?"

"I don't have any other plans after this, so let's go have dinner together before heading back!"

After receiving Nalan Xingyao's affirmative answer, Chu Qiuchi turned to Chu Yichen and asked, "Brother, what about you? Are you coming with us or with your roommate?"

Chu Yichen thought for a moment, then smiled and said, "I'll go say hello to my roommates, and then I'll go with you guys."

"Okay, then go tell your roommate that we're going to the restaurant to eat right now!"

Chu Yichen strode toward his roommates who were still discussing and studying in the classroom, greeted them, and then quickened his pace to catch up with Chu Qiuchi and Nalan Xingyao.

The group walked towards the restaurant together, chatting about the course content they had just finished and Zhao Junnan's humorous teaching style, bursting into laughter from time to time.

After the meal, to the surprise of Chu Yichen and Nalan Xingyao, Chu Qiuchi skillfully packed up a large bag of food to take away.

The restaurant auntie looked at this scene with a "I knew it" look, seemingly already used to Chu Qiuchi's appetite.