The Rise of a Master: It Starts With Rejection

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While Xena loved Curtis dearly and had tried every means to cure him, a troubling thought crept into her mind: she hoped he wouldn't wake up at this moment.

That was because Felix was insufferable. Not only was he useless, but he also dared to act superior in front of a goddess of war like her. He clearly had no idea who he was dealing with. Felix didn't respond to her condescending remarks, Instead, he rushed over to check Curtis' pulse, his expression growing serious. "It's the Phantom Poison. No wonder." Xena

frowned. "Are you saying Grandpa's been poisoned?"

"That's right. It's the most potent Phantom Poison there is. If it had been detected earlier, I could have neutralized it immediately. But it's been over a year, and it has become more complicated.

"We need some rare herbs to treat it. Thankfully, the master healers you contacted did a decent job. Though they couldn't remove the poison, they managed to keep him alive." Xena's expression twisted with a mix of emotions. "Looks like I misjudged you. You're not just a mediocre village doctor. You're a delusional one. Your act is almost impressive."

She didn't know much about medicine, but she had consulted countless renowned master healers for Curtis. did Felix think he was to judge them?

Felix stood up and faced Xena. "I know you look down on me, but I'm not lying about your grandfather's condition.

To be honest, Xena couldn't help but marvel at his shamelessness. It was truly unparalleled.

"Now that you know Grandpa can't speak, can you leave? As I've said before, destroy the marriage contract. We come from different worlds, and the gap between us is unbridgeable. You should know your place."

Xena's tone was firm and unyielding. She'd had enough of Felix's impudence and wanted him to understand the true status of the first goddess of war in Dragonia.

"I'll gather the herbs and return to treat Mr. Summers Senior," Felix stated and promptly took his leave. It was as if Xena's stunning beauty held no allure for him at all.

Xena glanced at Curtis with a complex look, then shut the door. Her phone rang just as she turned away.

"Dr. Fielding, what can I do for you?"

Xander Fielding, a renowned traditional medicine practitioner in Dragonia, was one of the top ten healers in the country and the last doctor to treat Curtis.

ancient texts and seeking advice from several senior experts, I finally understand why your grandfather remains unconscious." Xena's heart leaped with hope. Her bond

"Please, tell me."

ill. He's been poisoned. And it's the most potent Phantom

glint, and she spoke through gritted

"The delay has made things very

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rekindled

what?" she

legendary miracle doctor. With his help, he

obtaining one was difficult, even for someone of her status. "Please, Dr. Fielding. Help me locate the miracle doctor. I will also mobilize all

Xena suddenly froze in her tracks. "Wait! Felix also mentioned Grandpa was

head with a chuckle. "No

for Curtis were rare and nearly extinct, but he would usually have

with any of his fellow apprentices, as Gerald had ordered him not to rely on them too

no choice but to depend on himself. "I wonder how Uncle Warren is doing. Since I'm back, I should pay him a visit."

the wealthiest family in Avesburgh,

someone.

up, the two hurried

Kinsley, this

elderly man and a young man stepped out, and Vincent and

coming all this way,

Xander, a difficult master healer

the way. The patient's health

alongside the

thank you so much for your

from another wealthy family in Avesburgh, and he had long been