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.

equally troubled. 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

breath, having run over the whole way.

three years with his six beautiful fellow apprentices and was entirely

you want?" he

my grandfather. I sincerely apologize for everything that happened this

can you let him drive

for her beauty and had plenty of admirers. Yet,

know your

simply wished to leave and

"It's Felix Zeller."

medicine often had various ways

blind to your

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

and Wendy uneasily

lists our family's enterprises. With this

took the card, not caring much about it. He just wanted

Wendy signaled Marco with

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

a cold look. "What does that

Felix leave. He thought perhaps the latter might be able to

had left a bad

you give me his contact information?" Xander

you've seen how he is. We, too, initially underestimated him just as you did.

have to relay the news to Xena, hoping that her esteemed position might allow her

seemed far less likely than reaching out

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

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

use it. Fortunately,

he had taken Wendy's Golden Card, he figured he might as well make use of

restaurants, Luxe Dining, two attractive women