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

bent over to catch her breath, having run over the

spent the past three years with his six beautiful fellow apprentices and was entirely immune

you

a hurry, "Thank you for saving my grandfather.

frowned. "You've already apologized. Now, can you let

genuinely puzzled. She was a successful CEO well-known for her beauty and had plenty of admirers. Yet, Felix, brimming with youthful vigor, seemed completely unaffected

I know your

wished to leave and search for the rare herbs to

"It's Felix Zeller."

often had various ways to maintain their health, and

was blind to your greatness and offended you.

one last time. Can

Wendy uneasily handed

Card. It lists our family's enterprises. With this

about it. He just wanted to get out of here

Wendy signaled Marco with

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

"What does

Felix leave. He thought perhaps the latter might

left a bad

you give me his

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

to relay the news to Xena, hoping that her esteemed position might allow her to get Felix's contact information from the

seemed far less likely than

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

had a little over 200 dollars in his Cash App and no other savings, Gerald had left him a card

clue how to use it. Fortunately, Leslie had slipped her Supreme Black Card from Concord Bank into his pocket before

he figured he might as well make

restaurants, Luxe Dining, two