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.

seeking advice from several senior experts, I finally understand why your grandfather remains unconscious." Xena's heart

"Please, tell me."

ill. He's been poisoned.

through gritted teeth, "Please, Dr. Fielding, treat

Xander sighed deeply. "The delay has made things very

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pause rekindled

what?" she

cure your grandfather-the legendary miracle doctor. With

nine Miracle Cards had become rare treasures, and obtaining one was difficult, even for someone of her status. "Please,

in her tracks. "Wait! Felix also mentioned

shook her head with a chuckle. "No way! It must've

felt a bit helpless upon leaving Silverwood. The herbs needed for Curtis were rare and nearly extinct, but he would usually have no trouble

didn't have contact with any of his fellow apprentices, as Gerald had ordered him

but to depend on himself. "I wonder how Uncle Warren is doing. Since I'm back, I should pay

the mansion of the wealthiest family in Avesburgh, Wendy

someone.

a Mercedes-Benz pulled up, the

Kinsley, this is

stepped out, and Vincent and Wendy became extremely

coming all this way, Dr.

man was Xander, a difficult master healer to

the way. The patient's health

followed behind, walking alongside the young man,

so

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