The Rise of a Master: It Starts With Rejection

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"Hurry! Drive faster!" Perry urged. Though he had martial artists protecting him, they were not nearly as good as Xena. Going to her was definitely the safest option.

Meanwhile, Xena was already waiting outside the Phoenix Legion headquarters, having received word of their arrival.

"Xena," Ted greeted with a forced smile as he got out of the car. He could barely hide his panic. "Xena, I-" But before he could finish, he suddenly coughed up a mouthful of blood and collapsed. "Son!" Perry quickly caught him.

Xena instantly appeared by their side. After extending her right arm, her eyes turned ice-cold. "Ted... is dead."

What?

Perry could barely breathe and nearly fainted. They had come as fast as possible, yet tragedy still struck.

Belle watched in shock. Did Ted die from a sudden illness or something else? My God! As a cousin of Lady Summers, Ted had died right in front of her. What a catastrophe!

the sky, "Felix! I'll

Felix?

asked sternly, "Uncle

no illnesses. This is all Felix's doing! We were dining at a restaurant when Felix came. Though he didn't attack, he patted my son's shoulder. "I know he's a martial arts master, so I felt something was off and brought Ted here immediately.

not miss this chance to add fuel to the fire. "How dare he! Does being a martial

"On what charges? What

Belle fell silent. She had spoken impulsively with

have the Phoenix Legion doctors perform an autopsy on Ted. If we find

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his arms, Perry's voice was hoarse as he said, "You must avenge him. You

call, warning her to keep Ted in line. She had not expected things to actually go this far. "It must be Felix's doing.

Belle's complaint, Xena asked with a serious tone, "You're a martial artist, too. Can you