Spellcasting Gods

Starting in high school, he grooms his son to be his future wife and assistant; no one in their right mind would do that.

This is an illness!

It is a very serious mental and psychological illness!

Even more terrifying is that Zhang Zhi actually succeeded!

If he hadn't impersonated her, that unfortunate guy with the same name would probably have remained completely unaware until his death that his smart, sexy, and beautiful girlfriend was actually arranged by his mother.

“Yes! How about that, aren’t you surprised?” Maggie stared into Zhang Cheng’s eyes with an extremely complicated expression.

The latter nodded with a wry smile: "It's impossible not to be surprised! I think my mother should see a psychologist or a psychiatrist. Besides, I don't understand why you agreed to such an outrageous condition in the first place?"

"To escape hell! A flower raised in a greenhouse like you has no idea how terrible it is when both parents are drug addicts. To get money for drugs, they actually sold me, at the age of twelve, to a pedophile. Luckily, your mother happened to be passing by and rescued me. To be honest, I'm quite grateful to her, otherwise I can't even imagine what I would have become." Maggie shrugged helplessly.

"And now? Why are you telling me this again?" Zhang Cheng asked with a half-smile.

He wasn't one of those idiots who would be so moved by a beautiful woman with a tragic background and a strong will that they'd forget their own name.

On the contrary, he could sense that the woman in front of him had designs on him, very strong designs.

Maggie took a deep breath and replied in an extremely serious tone, "Because your mother gave me an ultimatum! If I can't come back to you, I will not only lose my future, but also everything I have right now. So I need you! I need your help! I've worked so hard for eight years, not for this outcome."

"Hehe, why should I help you? Give me a reason?" Zhang Cheng was starting to enjoy this amusing family game, a faint golden light flashing in his pupils.

“As long as you’re willing to help me! After the company goes public, I’ll have the opportunity to enter senior management and assist your mother in managing her business empire. At that time, I can provide firsthand information, and if you ever take over the management of the company, I will support every decision you make without hesitation.” Maggie stated her terms in a very fast-paced manner.

She knew that time was running out.

Zhang Zhi is no saint; she might already be planning to kick me out.

"That sounds pretty good. Tell me, what kind of help do you need?"

"It's very simple! There's only one way to prove a woman has returned to a man: sex!"

"Now? Right here in the car?"

"Don't worry! Most of the staff are having their annual party at the hotel, so no one will notice us. And I promise I will never interfere with your private life. All you need to do is come to see me at least twice a week."

As she spoke, Maggie flipped herself over and mounted the chair, kicking a button on the control panel with her high heels, causing the seat to slowly recline.

Before long, the beautiful new car began to vibrate slightly...

Chapter 0548 The Great Wizard

Forty minutes later, when the two returned to the hotel, everyone noticed the large hickeys on Maggie's chest and neck.

Anyone with a modicum of common sense would realize that she had just finished a fierce battle, and her whole body was radiant, clearly indicating that she had been nourished by a man.

As she passed by Zhang Zhi, the latter even stopped their ongoing conversation and gave her a satisfied look.

Immediately, the entire company's employees began to whisper among themselves, trying to figure out what had happened.

Why did this couple, who were rumored to have broken up, rekindle their affair?

Zhang Cheng completely ignored everyone's gaze, went to a corner alone, and planned to eat something quickly and then leave.

After all, the annual auction in the North American underworld was about to begin, and he planned to concoct some magical potions to exchange for some gold dinars in order to avoid the embarrassing situation of not being able to afford the things he was interested in.

Unfortunately, some people clearly have no intention of letting him off the hook so easily.

Having met him once before, the old man, who called himself Barron, quietly approached and sighed with envy, "Youth is wonderful! When I was young, I also had many beautiful lovers and enjoyed physical pleasure and excitement to the fullest. But as my body slowly aged and decayed, I could no longer experience that feeling."

"Why not use the power of magic? I believe that with your level, possessing a young person's body shouldn't be difficult, right?" Zhang Cheng asked in a low voice while eating his tender and juicy steak.

Perhaps it was because his soul had been living in the dragon's body for so long, but his tastes were becoming more and more like those of a carnivore, and he had absolutely no interest in vegetarian food like vegetables and salads.

“No, no, no, magic is not a power to be squandered.” The old man quickly waved his hand. “It must be used with extreme care, otherwise it could very well lead to a terrible disaster. By the way, I don’t think I’ve given a proper introduction yet. My real name is Florian Julian Jacob, the headmaster of the Magic Realm Wizarding Academy, and also the Archmage of the Wizarding Association.”

"Oh?" Zhang Cheng swallowed the food in his mouth, a look of surprise on his face.

It's important to understand that although the underworld is currently ruled by the council, the Wizarding Association, which has existed since ancient times, is not to be underestimated. They are the only organization capable of continuously cultivating powerful users of supernatural abilities.

Especially in Europe and North Africa, it is almost the second largest organization after the local Supreme Council.

As the core of the entire organization, the wizarding academy in the magical realm has always been protected by the most powerful wizard, who also serves as its principal.

He wasn't quite sure what purpose such an important "big shot" had in approaching him.

"I've heard that someone possesses a powerful magic that can stop time, so I've come specifically to meet him. How about we make a deal?" the old man calmly extended the invitation.

Zhang Cheng looked the other person up and down with great interest, and after a full minute, he asked with a smile, "Who told you that?"

"Venus! She's a member of the Wizarding Association and one of the most outstanding graduates from the Wizarding Academy." The Archmage made no attempt to hide anything, openly revealing the name of the informant.

"So it was her..." Zhang Cheng's mind flashed back to the image of a woman in her thirties, exuding a powerful aura.

He didn't have much ill will towards this only female member of the New York sub-parliament, and there was no conflict of interest between them. Most of the time, they kept to themselves.

After a moment of contemplation, he quickly smiled and nodded: "Okay! But I believe you should know that stopping time is not some ordinary magic. The price to obtain it is extremely high. Don't expect to complete this transaction with dollars or gold dinars."

Upon hearing this, the great wizard's eyes flashed with a sharp light: "Just as I suspected! You really did manage to stop time!"

"No! To be precise, it's not about stopping time, but about speeding up one's own time flow, so that when looking at others, it's as if time is frozen," Zhang Cheng quickly corrected.

He never hesitates to share the wealth of knowledge in his mind, and he is not afraid of any competition or challenge, provided that the other party can bring something that interests him.

"Accelerating one's own time flow? A genius idea! Unbelievable! May I ask, did you invent this magic?" The old man was clearly in a state of excitement, his hand holding the wine glass trembling slightly.

"I'm sorry, I can't reveal that here. You can decide whether it is or not, because it doesn't really matter," Zhang Cheng said, pursing his lips in a meaningful way.

“You’re right! That’s not important! What’s important is the magic itself! I have the Book of Merlin, passed down through generations of the Wizarding Guild. It records all the spells of the British Isles in the fifth century AD, including even the surviving Druids. I think it’s perfectly reasonable to use it to exchange for that spell.”

As he spoke, the great wizard pulled out an ancient book the size of a palm from a leather pouch the size of a fist.

It goes without saying that this book has been enchanted with a shrinking spell, and once the spell is lifted, it will immediately become larger than a table.

But Zhang Cheng shook his head without hesitation: "Not enough! You and I both know very well what this kind of magic that controls the flow of time means. It means that the caster can kill the opponent before they can react."

“Sigh, alright, I’ll add two more magic notebooks by tenth-century cult witches. Although witches rely on talent to cast spells, they have their own unique insights into potions and rituals. Don’t try to bargain anymore, or I won’t have anything good to give you.” The archmage complained with a gloomy face as he took out two more notebooks written on ancient parchment.

It must be said that apart from ancient organizations like the Wizarding Association, there is really no one else who could produce so much valuable knowledge and information all at once.

"make a deal!"

Through his psychic abilities, Zhang Cheng knew he couldn't extract any more information, so he decisively took out a ninth-circle arcane scroll—a time-stopping spell—from his magic pocket and handed it to the other party.

The old man quickly took it, opened it, and examined it carefully.

The moment the exquisite and intricate magical model on the parchment scroll appeared before his eyes, he was overwhelmed with excitement and exclaimed, "Incredible! Absolutely perfect! Is this really something a human could achieve? Every supporting structure! Every point of magic! It's all calculated perfectly! Not a single bit is wasted!"

"Relax, Your Excellency the High Wizard. I don't want to attract the attention of ordinary people around me. Besides, this scroll itself contains a time-stopping spell. Once activated, it will immediately grant you access to the secrets of controlling the flow of time. However, I still suggest that you don't use it lightly, but rather save it as a trump card. Also, a pleasant transaction, and I hope we will have the opportunity to cooperate again in the future. Goodbye."

As the last word fell, Zhang Cheng immediately turned and left with the three books, eager to study the contents inside.

Unknown and entirely new knowledge always fills him with a passion for research and exploration...

Chapter 0549 Change of Attitude

On the top floor of an upscale leisure club in Queens, New York, a woman dressed in a black bodycon dress and a red rose hat, resembling a Victorian-era woman, paced anxiously back and forth in the room.

As the crisp sound of high heels clicking on the floor continued, another young man sitting on the sofa finally couldn't help but remind her, "Dear Venus! You've been walking back and forth for an hour and a half. Can't you stop and rest for a while? Don't worry, that's the Great Wizard. There's nothing in this world that can threaten him anymore."

"Shut up, Adam! You have no idea how terrifying that Easterner is! Do you know? If he had tried to kill me last time, I wouldn't have survived for even a second. The Great Wizard is powerful, but he can't control time either." Venus rolled her eyes in annoyance.

As a member of the New York Secondary Council, she had been uneasy ever since she told the High Wizard the news, fearing that a conflict between the two would eventually affect her.

"Fine! Fine! I'll shut up. Christmas is almost here, I won't stoop to your level." The young man called Adam immediately raised his hands in surrender.

However, Venus did not let him off the hook, continuing her merciless sarcasm: "Christmas? As a citizen of the underworld, you actually celebrate the birthday of that fraudster supported by the forces of Heaven?"

"Don't be so cynical. It's just a regular holiday now, a chance for people to get together, have fun, and travel around. That's all." Adam shrugged nonchalantly.

Just as Venus was about to teach her brother a lesson, the magical energy in the air suddenly began to vibrate, and in less than a few seconds, an old man walked out from inside.

He was none other than the great wizard Florian Julian Jacob, who had just completed a deal with Zhang Cheng.

"Good heavens! You're back safe and sound. How did the conversation go?" Venus hurriedly leaned closer, asking anxiously.

“Not bad! A little easier than I expected. Look, this is the secret to his ability to stop time.” With that, the great wizard took out the parchment scroll containing the time-stopping information and carefully unfolded it.

moment!

The siblings inside the room were stunned by the exquisitely detailed magical lines and geometric patterns on the wall!

A full minute later, Adam finally spoke up, exclaiming in astonishment, "Unbelievable! Is this really something a human could do? I have every reason to suspect that he somehow borrowed a supercomputer from the ordinary human world."

"Use a supercomputer to optimize magical structures? Is your brain filled with shit? Unless you first invent an artificial intelligence with independent thinking capabilities and then teach it all the magical knowledge, it will never be possible to do this," Venus retorted with a sneer.

Seeing that the siblings were about to start arguing again, the high wizard quickly waved his hand and scolded, "Enough! No matter what, we can be sure that this person has mastered a magical system and knowledge that is completely different from ours."

"What do you plan to do?" Adam asked cautiously, looking up at the table.

It's important to know that the Wizarding Association is not a charity.

On the contrary, it has committed countless heinous acts throughout history, including several massacres of African Voodoo witch doctors that resembled genocide.

Even now, there are only a handful of Voodoo healers in Africa, making it impossible for them to form a unified organization.

"Taking it by force is definitely unrealistic! I can't even tell how much magical energy he has stored in his body, and until someone among us can skillfully control the flow of time, anyone in front of him is a lamb to the slaughter. Let's observe for a while and try to be as friendly as possible. We'll discuss the rest at the regular meeting after the year-end auction." The Grand Wizard hesitated for a few seconds before giving the instructions.

Venus nodded thoughtfully: "Understood! I'll take care of this. Handling interpersonal relationships is my forte, and I don't have any conflict of interest with him."

“Excellent! I’ll return to the Magic Realm to study this scroll. It’s best not to disturb me unless it’s absolutely necessary.”

After saying that, the great wizard took out a pen from his pocket and touched the diamond embedded in it.

In less than a second, he gradually became transparent and eventually disappeared from the spot.

Once this important figure had completely left, Venus finally breathed a sigh of relief and turned to her brother, "Adam, do you know what kind of gift a young man in his twenties likes best?"

"Hehe! Of course, she's a supermodel with a great figure, a curvy bust and a perfect butt," the young man replied with a lewd grin.

"Fuck! It seems that asking for your opinion was a mistake." Venus couldn't help but blurt out a curse.

She couldn't believe it at all. In just a few years, her once well-behaved and adorable younger brother had turned into a thug.

Adam realized his sister was really angry, so he immediately dropped his nonchalant tone and replied seriously, "Actually, men between twenty and thirty years old only like a few things: women, sports cars, yachts, helicopters, luxury watches, and luxury villas. It mainly depends on personality. Generally speaking, calm people prefer villas and luxury watches, while flamboyant people prefer sports cars, yachts, and helicopters."

“Is that so…maybe I should give him that villa on Long Island as a Christmas present,” Venus muttered to herself, squinting her eyes.

For someone of her status, the currency of the ordinary world is no longer a big deal. She doesn't even need to resort to illegal means. As long as a little word gets out, people will immediately rush to give her money.

She would never hesitate to use dollars to gain the favor of a powerful wizard with immense future potential.