The Rise of a Master: It Starts With Rejection

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Jordan's expression turned horrifyingly sullen once he heard the word "Grimflower". He barked, "Damn it! Felix has got some nerve!"

A sense of foreboding arose in Xena's heart as he asked, "W-What is it?"

"Grimflowers are rare herbs, but they're highly poisonous. How cruel of Felix!"

The news was so shocking that it sparked murderous intent in Xena and Belle at once. They wondered if Felix resorted to extreme measures because he couldn't get what he wanted. Even if that were the case, wasn't he being too bold?

"Quit panicking!" Wesley spoke up while glaring at his precious apprentice. "You're right. The Grimflower is indeed highly poisonous. However, whether it's harmful depends on the state of the person ingesting it and how one prepares this herb."

After saying that, Wesley pointed at Curtis' mouth. "This specific Grimflower looks paler. It's evident that someone has treated it with acupuncture methods."

thing. Mr. Cane,

to perform acupuncture on anything. It merely depends on how advanced your medical skills are. The person we're dealing with is extremely skilled in medicine for performing acupuncture on the

that a mere Grimflower could make Wesley admit

the person who put this herb in your grandpa's mouth. If all goes well, it will prevent the Phantom Poison from spreading in his body. That's

pressing matters, so I'll be on my way now. There

doctor and have him take action. Or, you can locate the person who

latter can very likely save your

mind was still a mess, he

Xena and Belle remained in the bedroom,

Felix? Maybe his medical skills are

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annoying to admit, she couldn't refute the former because Felix had indeed placed the Grimflower into Curtis' mouth.

fault if she had stopped Felix from doing it. That struck fear into her