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?"

a smug expression. The two men flanking him were middle-aged and exuded the air of skilled fighters. "Zachary? What are

it isn't Dora! No wonder I had a feeling

Xanthos smirked.

the Xanthos family. They're

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interested in the Veilflower, and how did he find out about

Avesburgh were indeed formidable. The fact that Ted could manipulate them into feuding with Felix before showed that they did

revealed his position as the deputy chief of Dragon

You should know that the Veilflower's going to be mine. Don't

Wade hasn't made his decision yet. Anyone can

Dora was conflicted.

family was not to be underestimated. Their martial artists

bottle on the ground and shouted, "All of you, get the hell out! You have no idea who I'm saving this Veilflower for. Even if Lady Summers herself

caught Zachary's

big mouth. I wasn't caled to be set

his hand dismissively "Take out his after les Maybe then he'll understand the kind of

claim about Xena a bit exaggerated, the he was

carry out the coder

is a transaction, not an extortion. You're free to leave if you don't want to buy

man threw a pin at Fain. They were used bullying others with

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 pick a fight with

quickly waved her hands. "Don't look at