The Rise of a Master: It Starts With Rejection

Chapter 6

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Although Wendy and Vincent might not have understood the full extent of what was happening, the sight of the arrogant Xander sprawled on the floor in shock made them realize Felix was the real deal. "Remove the needles in an hour. Your grandfather will wake up tomorrow fully recovered," Felix stated before turning to leave.

He was here solely to fulfill Gerald's duty concerning the Miracle Card.

"Pierce of Trinity... My God, I can't believe I witnessed the Pierce of Trinity." Snapping back to reality, Vincent quickly nudged Wendy. "Go after him!"

Then, he helped Xander to his feet and asked, "What's the Pierce of Trinity?"

"It's one of the most miraculous acupuncture techniques in traditional medicine," Xander explained instinctively.

"The Pierce of Trinity can cure most ailments. Though it has been passed down, very few can perform it. I've practiced for five years and still haven't mastered it."

Reflecting on Bernard's condition and the placement of the three needles, Xander had no doubt it was the Pierce of Trinity.

"So... he is a highly skilled doctor?" Vincent asked.

Xander glared at him, suddenly remembering the importance of the situation.

"Of course! He's a real master healer. I'm not even close to his level! Remember. Remove the needles in exactly one hour, or suffer the consequences."

He left behind a final warning before rushing outside.

Vincent was elated. The effort of getting the Miracle Card hadn't been in vain. Bernard was saved.

In the spacious courtyard outside, Felix stood with a look of exasperation on his face.

"Hey, are you going to give me a ride or not?"

Kinsley Mansion was located in the suburbs of Avesburgh. He couldn't possibly walk home.

He bowed deeply to Felix and replied, "Sir, please don't make it hard for me. Ms. Wendy just called and told me not to leave

having run over the whole way. Her modest neckline had

three years with his six beautiful fellow apprentices and

you

a hurry, "Thank you for saving my grandfather. I

can you let him drive me back to

beauty and had plenty of

know

leave

"It's Felix Zeller."

moment, Xander rushed over with impressive speed. Those skilled in medicine often had

to your greatness and

expression darkened. "I'll say this one last time. Can I leave now?

and Wendy

Kinsley family's Golden Card. It lists our family's enterprises. With

about it. He just wanted to

his impatience, Wendy signaled Marco with

opened, Xander clenched his teeth and said, "Sir! There's a significant figure

interrupted with a cold look. "What does that have to

thought perhaps the latter might be able to cure

left

you give me his contact information?" Xander

is. We, too, initially underestimated him just as you did. I'm

relay the news to Xena, hoping that her esteemed position

seemed far less likely than reaching out to

his stomach growl and asked Marco, "Does the Kinsley family own any restaurants? If so, drop me off at one

only had a little over 200 dollars in his Cash App and no other savings, Gerald had left him a card with a huge sum of money, but he couldn't use it until his and Xena's marriage contract was

clue how to use it. Fortunately, Leslie had slipped her Supreme Black Card from Concord Bank into his pocket before he left, so money wasn't a

Golden Card, he figured he might as well make use

an hour later, at one of Avesburgh's most luxurious restaurants, Luxe Dining, two attractive women walked hand in hand toward the