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The Rise of a Master: It Starts With Rejection Chapter 348
Leia continued, "The second way is to do him a favor. The only opportunity we know of is through his chronically ill sister. But this won't be easy—Alistair once used his greatest war achievement to convince Lord Hector to summon Silas for her, but even Silas couldn't help."Xena's expression fell. If Dragonia's second-ranked healer, Silas, could not help, what hope was there? Any leader knew the invaluable worth of having a capable commander. Hence, earning Alistair's genuine respect was crucial to securing her position as a Warlady."Leia, did you come here just to discourage me?" Xena asked with a bitter smile. "Both options are impossible for me."If Silas could not help, what could she do? Even if she did become Warlady, getting Silas' attention was not guaranteed. And as for the top-ranked healer, that was even less likely. Leia replied, "Don't you know any master healers? Dragonia's history spans centuries. The current top-ten-ranked healers are just those who seek the
The Rise of a Master: It Starts With Rejection Chapter 349
Half an hour later, a group of men arrived at the scene, each exuding a fierce, battle-hardened demeanor. It was clear they were experienced combat veterans. "Captain Hill, punish me as you see fit," the first man said with his head bowed low. "I failed to protect Ms. Hill."The man who commanded such respect appeared to be in his 40s, with a square jaw and a cross-shaped scar on his forehead. His cold gaze alone was enough to send a shiver down anyone's spine.Alistair replied, "It's not your fault. Yara has been suicidal for a while now. She must have used her inner energy for that burst of movement, despite her condition. You couldn't have kept up. Did her trace disappear here?"The man nodded. "Yes, she could be nearby or much further away." Thanks to his unique practice, he could track a person's scent as long as they did not leave a certain radius.Alistair bit his finger until it bled and began murmuring something. His men's faces paled at this action, and one spoke up
The Rise of a Master: It Starts With Rejection Chapter 350
Alistair declared, "In my life, I've only kneeled before my parents, but today, I kneel before you, sir. Please, I beg you to save Yara's life."The dozens of men present suddenly dropped to their knees as well. They all owed their lives to Alistair many times over, so this gesture came naturally to them. Alistair continued, "We broke into your home and attacked without knowing the truth. I'll cut off my own arm if that's what it takes for you to forgive us and save my sister."He raised his right hand, his expression unchanging as he prepared to strike his left arm."If you actually do that, I won't help Yara," Felix warned quickly.Alistair was caught off guard, and his eyes lit up with hope. "You'll help her?"Felix sighed. In truth, he was genuinely moved by Alistair's character. He had met many military men before, but never one like Alistair—someone who combined fierce loyalty with such devotion to family."Everyone, please stand up. This is making me uncomfortable," Feli
The Rise of a Master: It Starts With Rejection Chapter 351
As the sound faded, Xena walked in and was surprised to see Felix there. She quickly masked her reaction and ignored him, secretly hoping he would not mention their relationship in front of her subordinates, especially Alistair—that would be too embarrassing."Lady Summers!" Alistair and the others bowed respectfully. Just as predicted, Alistair was not the type to disrespect authority, though his true loyalty remained questionable.Xena acknowledged them with a slight nod. "Quite a commotion here. Is there anything I can help with? I know I don't officially start until tomorrow morning, but I hope you don't mind me asking." The others remained silent until Alistair spoke up. "It's nothing serious. My sister just went missing for a while, but we've found her. Thank you for your concern, Lady Summers."Felix stood there silently, smart enough to pick up on Xena's deliberate attempt to hide their relationship."I see. I'm glad it was just a false alarm," Xena replied.As Alistair
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Recognizing Xena's honesty, Alistair had already begun to accept his new superior. "Thank you for your concern, Lady Summers. Mr. Zeller has already found a way to treat Yara—now I just need to wait." After Alistair left, Xena turned to Felix. "You've done me a huge favor."Felix was annoyed. Xena had directly claimed him as her boyfriend without giving him a chance to explain, and she had gotten away with quite an advantage.He stepped closer to her with a mischievous look. "Oh really? How do you plan to thank me?"For some reason, Xena felt flustered. He was standing so close that his scent overwhelmed her senses, leaving her feeling strangely unsettled. She stuttered, "W-What are you doing?"Wanting to teach her a lesson, Felix suddenly grabbed the back of her head and kissed those coveted lips that many men had only dreamed of touching. The sudden contact left Xena's mind in chaos—she had never been touched by a man before, so her stunned reaction was natural. When Felix's
The Rise of a Master: It Starts With Rejection Chapter 353
When Averill saw Felix's expression, she became puzzled as well. "Don't you know why Leslie needs to see you?"Felix felt like an idiot, completely lost in this conversation. "Did something happen?""I'm not here because of your online messages. I'm here specifically under Mr. Hoffman's orders," Averill explained. The mention of Gerald made Felix realize the gravity of the situation. His eyes turned cold with concern as he asked, "What happened to Leslie?" "She went somewhere and was poisoned with something rare—even Mr. Hoffman hasn't seen it before and can't cure it. He immediately sent her to find you. Since I was already in Canraville, Leslie asked me to give you a heads up." Felix felt both anxious and helpless. "How can I help if even Mr. Hoffman can't cure it?"Averill nodded confidently. "If Mr. Hoffman says you can do it, then you definitely can. I don't know the details, but Leslie will arrive in Canraville around 11:00 pm tonight. Just wait at home, and she'll find
The Rise of a Master: It Starts With Rejection Chapter 354
"Jude, what's going on?" Michelle asked. Before Jude could answer, the heavy-set woman grabbed Michelle's hair. "What's going on? He's my sugar baby. How dare you seduce him? I'll teach you a lesson, you little homewrecker!" Just as she raised her hand to strike, a voice cut through the tension. "Stop right there!" The woman turned, eyes narrowing. She mocked, "Who the hell are you? Are you trying to play hero? Ha! So this little homewrecker has some tricks up her sleeves, huh? She's not just after one man!"Felix stepped into the room, striding confidently to Michelle's side, who was still trying to process what was happening. He warned, "Watch your mouth! I suggest you leave now. I would've taught you a lesson if it weren't for Michelle's birthday!" After all, this was Karina's niece, and Felix did not treat this matter lightly. The woman scoffed. "Interesting. Do you know who I am? How dare you talk to me like that!"Tired of the drama, Felix pulled out his gift. "Mich
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Felix chuckled. "You don't need to tell me. Whatever story Lady Nala and I share, I don't want to know."As if anticipating his response, Yvonne placed her hand on his thigh. "This is my mission, so please don't make it difficult. What you do after hearing it is your choice."When Felix remained silent, Yvonne continued, "The parents who passed away weren't your biological parents. Your true bloodline comes from the Greene family of Yartford—one of the most powerful families in Dragonia." "I know, but in my heart, I only acknowledge those two as my parents," Felix replied firmly.Yvonne frowned, not expecting this response. "The Greene family made a marriage contract with Lady Nala's family years ago. Though no specific names were mentioned, according to the agreement, you and Lady Nala are the intended couple." Felix laughed bitterly. This explained Nala's interest—like Xena, she was bound by a marriage contract. "Well, I'm honored! But given Lady Nala's status and position,
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Milo said, "Exactly. A nation protects its people. When things get serious, nobody can stay safe. Even hiding in the mountains won't guarantee your security. "Martial artists do carry a legacy of duty." After chatting with Milo, Felix left. Milo and Melinda were heading to the airport. Since their mission was done, they needed rest. Felix could not provide any updates on the investment in Yolanda's company yet. After all, a 50-billion-dollar deal would take more than a day to assess. No one would believe a snap decision. When he was leaving the hotel, Lars' call came through. It was surprisingly early for a rich young man like him to call. "What's up, Mr. Lennings?" "We've got a problem. The Meyers are planning to crush Yolanda's family today. What should we do?" What? That was lightning-fast. The Zuckerbergs were already on the edge. One more push from the Meyers, and they'd collapse before Felix's "think tank" could even consider investing. Of course, Felix was not go
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Felix stood pondering. Donna's warning about not visiting Laurel Resort meant notable danger. They were working together, and if something happened to Felix, they would need a new vessel for the Mystical Explosive Orb. She had invested so much time finding someone like Felix, whose soul essence collection abilities were solid. Naturally, she would not want to switch easily. But what could be the danger at that resort? Unable to stay passive, he immediately called Xena. He did not even care about how late it was already. It was something they were all used to anyway. As expected, she answered after a few rings. She sounded like she had been woken up. "What is it?" Felix's late-night call immediately put her on alert. "Does headquarters have any information about Laurel Resort?" After a few seconds, Xena responded, "No. What information did you get?" "Just check it for me." "Okay." He also notified the headquarters' local Monaire representative about the bodies. They co
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Justin went into a maniacal laugh. "Kill him quickly! His soul must be incredibly delicious." Slowly lifting Justin's head, the young man's eyes turned ice-cold. "Do I need you to tell me how to do things? While I can't kill you, I know plenty of ways to make you wish you were dead if you say another word."Justin was terrified, so he immediately shut his mouth. He probably would not dare to say a word again. Suddenly, a phone rang. The young man pulled out his phone. He sighed before even answering, then tucked it back in his pocket. "You little brat, try to attack me again, and I won't care about Donna's feelings!" He tossed Justin's head to the ground and strolled away, humming a tune. Justin panicked. "Save me! You can't abandon me!" Felix's face darkened. He instantly killed Justin, then stood frozen in place. Though the encounter with the S-tier Malevolent Phantom was brief, he was genuinely scared. Even with the Lone Paragon activated, would he stand a chance agains
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Felix frowned. "What's your deal?" The young man moved with total class, his eyes radiating pure confidence. "Was it hard to understand what I just said? I said you can leave now." Justin sensed something, too, so he screamed, "Help me!" The young man coldly laughed, casually blocking Felix's soul attack with a raised hand. "Are you really going to try something with me here?" The truth was, Felix had zero interest in fighting an S-tier Malevolent Phantom right now. He never wanted to fight against one in the first place. After seeing what Justin could do as an A-tier, he could tell how much more terrifying an S-tier would be.But there was no chance Felix would let his prey walk away that easily. Plus, what confused him was that Donna had mentioned Malevolent Phantoms never fought each other. What was this Phantom thinking? Perhaps he did not have a Mystical Explosive Orb now. Or was he really just trying to save one of his own kind? "I wonder what will happen if I tell D
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Felix did not hold back on that punch earlier. Though he did not unleash his Dragon Punches, it packed the full power of a Grandmaster. The fact that it only carved out a bowl-sized hole was pretty telling. Justin was just as shocked. He had unleashed his true form, with that red powder loaded with 90% of his soul energy. Half powered up his body, and the other half created that blocking red light. Yet, he had been wounded after taking only one punch from Felix. That was seriously unbelievable. Knowing he could not afford to let this drag on, Justin's attacks got sharper. Felix did not strike back. He just dodged and watched. That hole was still not healing. Was Justin blocking the recovery on purpose? Or would restoring his body drain a lot of his soul energy?He could have ended this instantly with the Six Word Mantra, which was guaranteed soul obliteration. But Felix never went all out unless absolutely necessary when dealing with Malevolent Phantoms. "Are you done playin
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Felix did not rush after Justin. As long as he was in his domain, escape was impossible. Saving Milo was the priority. Who knew what other Malevolent Phantoms might be lurking? Milo was defenseless in this state, so even a C-tier could take her out. He examined Milo and could tell that her body was fine. Something must have frozen her soul, which was why she could not move.There was no time for treatment now. Soul Manifestation would cost him awareness, and he couldn't afford to drop his guard. "Melinda! Catch Milo and get her out. I'll contact you later!" He tossed Milo toward Melinda at the village entrance and took off after the A-tier Malevolent Phantom. Justin had fully restored his body, escaping from another village direction. Turning back, he sensed something was wrong. "Damn it! This man's a domain expert. I can't run!" Instead of fleeing, he stopped and sprayed a red mist with his mouth that quickly surrounded him. Felix arrived but did not attack immediately. Jus
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The speaker was one of the triplets. Besides them, two other women were standing, with the only person seated being a bald man named Justin Odell. Justin laughed coldly. "You're a short-sighted fool! Look at how pretty and alluring this woman is. Imagine how much food she could bring us." The women immediately began flattering him. "You really have such a great vision, Mr. Odell." "Whatever you say is right." "Yes, we'll definitely listen to you." Justin smiled. "Don't worry. I'll modify your soul slightly so you'll follow my commands obediently." At that moment, Milo felt no fear. She had long been accustomed to life-and-death situations. Ever since becoming a martial artist, she had anticipated such a day. After joining the headquarters to fight Malevolent Phantoms, the chances of dying were naturally even higher. The headquarters' intelligence turned out to be wrong this time. There weren't just three B-tier Malevolent Phantoms in this village. Those two women were a
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An ordinary person would have been scared enough to run away immediately. Apart from the village ahead, the surrounding areas were completely open, with no sign of any person. Anyone would have thought they had encountered a ghost. How could they not run? But Felix was different. He raised his right hand with a frown, and a powerful suction force appeared. The next moment, something from the distance flew toward him rapidly. When he lowered his hand, a woman now stood before him. She seemed to be around 30 years old and fairly attractive."Why are you trying to act all creepy and eerie?" What intrigued him was that the woman showed no fear at all, instead looking arrogantly at him. "I'm trying to save your life. Don't ask questions. Just leave quickly." Felix laughed. "It seems my skills are stronger than yours, right?" Was this woman confused? Did she not understand who was stronger? He could not believe that she was still so deluded even when he had caught her now. Une
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Felix then said, "I have something to deal with tonight. Just do it tomorrow, as I said." Louise answered, "Yes, sir!" For Louise, Felix's words were absolute law. After being threatened by that masked mysterious person last time, he was eager for revenge. Just after leaving the meeting place, Felix suddenly furrowed his brows. Among the lackeys he had back then, the only one he had kept was Reagan. He hadn't dismissed him, thinking he might be useful later. But just now, he could sense that their connection had vanished. This could only mean two things. Either Reagan was dead, or he had escaped control. After hesitating, he called Luna. "Felix!"Her voice was filled with excitement, which made Felix feel slightly helpless. "Luna, listen carefully. Confirm the Shadowstalker Emperor's status as quickly as possible. "If he's alive, pack up and come to Dragonia with all of your family immediately. Staying in Astoria is definitely not safe." Luna had helped him a lot. While
