A Wizard Apprentice must address a Wizard as Lord.
This is an unwritten rule in the Wizard World.
It has nothing to do with age or seniority; it is purely a matter of respect for the powerful.
Fan He's current words and actions undoubtedly confirmed Pei Ze's suspicion.
Pei Ze asked with great interest, "How did you know?"
Fan He said respectfully, "When you entered the Magic Laboratory, you rented it for three months straight. Word spread quickly through the academy, and many people guessed you were preparing to form your Spirit Crystal."
"So, the moment you came out, everyone knew you had successfully advanced to Wizard."
Pei Ze gave a noncommittal nod.
He knew Fan He wasn't telling him the whole story.
