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.

please don't make it hard for me. Ms. Wendy just called and told me not

to arrive just then. She bent over to catch her breath, having run over the whole way. Her modest neckline had slipped, revealing more than

three years with his six beautiful fellow apprentices and was entirely immune to such

do you want?" he

for saving my grandfather. I

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

well-known for her beauty and had plenty of admirers. Yet, Felix, brimming with youthful vigor, seemed completely

I know your

wished to leave and search for the rare herbs to cure

"It's Felix Zeller."

medicine often had various ways to maintain

was blind to your greatness

this one last time. Can I

Wendy uneasily handed Felix

this is the Kinsley family's Golden Card. It lists

about it. He just

his impatience, Wendy signaled Marco

door opened, Xander clenched his teeth and

"What does that have to

Felix leave. He thought perhaps the

had left a bad

give me his

he is. We, too, initially underestimated

left. He would have to relay the news to Xena, hoping that her esteemed position might allow her

doctor seemed far less likely

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

other savings, Gerald had left him a card with a huge sum of money, but he couldn't use it until

the Dragon Alliance, he had no clue how to use it. Fortunately, Leslie had slipped

since he had taken Wendy's Golden Card, he figured he might

most luxurious restaurants, Luxe Dining, two attractive women