The Rise of a Master: It Starts With Rejection

Chapter 228

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Inside, a middle-aged man sat in a chair, missing his left arm and right leg. He was casually sipping from a bottle of liquor. "Are you Gabriel Wade?" Dora began.

But Felix nudged her aside and spoke up, "Hello, we're sorry to disturb you."

The man took another swig and looked at Felix with amusement. "I'm just a cripple. Why are you being so polite?"

Felix's expression was serious. "I always respect those who've fought on the battlefield."

The man chuckled. "Well, well, you're an interesting one. You can sense the killer instinct in me, huh? Impressive."

Felix had indeed noticed it as soon as they entered. This man had clearly seen combat, which explained his missing limbs.

"You're alright, kid. I'm Gabriel Wade. What brings you here? It's been years since anyone's come around. I'm curious," Gabriel said.

Dora stayed quiet, letting Felix take the lead. "Mr. Wade, I know you have the Veilflower. I was wondering if you'd be willing to sell it to me. Name your price. I need the Veilflower to save a life!" When Gabriel heard the mention of Veilflower, his expression darkened. "Humph! Those good-for-nothing kids back home would sell out for money. No wonder you found this

place.

"Get out! I'm not selling the Veilflower. Even if you brought me the moon, my answer would be the same."

Just as Felix was about to speak, the door was kicked open.

"You're pretty cocky, huh? I can't give you the moon, but how about trading your life for the Veilflower? Any problems with that?"

The one in the middle was young, smoking a cigarette with a smug expression. The two men flanking him

had

Xanthos smirked.

"We're in trouble. Zachary's from the Xanthos family. They're the second most powerful of the three big families in town-way

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But why is he interested in the Veilflower, and how did he find out about this

Ted could manipulate them into feuding with Felix before showed that they did not even consider the Kinsley family and

had never revealed his position as the deputy chief of Dragon

don't you and your little lapdog run along now? You should know that the Veilflower's going to be mine. Don't let a silly

was not backing down. "Mr. Wade hasn't made his decision yet. Anyone can compete for it. May the

Dora was conflicted.

but the Xanthos family was not to be underestimated. Their

and shouted, "All of you, get the hell out! You have no idea who I'm

caught Zachary's

a joke! A cripple with a big mouth. I wasn't caled to be set

hand dismissively "Take out his after les Maybe then he'll

bit exaggerated, the he

forward to carry out

transaction, not an extortion. You're free to leave if you don't want to buy There's no need

used bullying others with Zachary, and anyone who dared to stand up to them had to

thud echoed through the room. Felix stood unharmed, while the attacker few out the door, landing heavily on the ground. He twitched a couple of times before going compierely motionless. Zachary scowled and turned to Dora. "Dora, are you sure you want to

her hands. "Don't look at me! I don't know him.