The Rise of a Master: It Starts With Rejection

Chapter 228

Chapter 228

425 BONUS

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?"

men flanking him were

No wonder I had a feeling I'd run into someone

Xanthos smirked.

from the Xanthos family. They're the second most powerful of the three big

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the Veilflower, and how did he find out about this

indeed formidable. The fact that Ted could manipulate them into feuding with

course, that was also because Kane had never revealed his position as the

now? You should know that the Veilflower's

clearly intimidated, but Felix was not backing down. "Mr. Wade hasn't made his decision yet. Anyone can compete for it.

Dora was conflicted.

to be underestimated. Their

the hell out! You have no idea who I'm saving this Veilflower for.

caught

scoffed. "What a joke! A cripple with a big mouth. I wasn't caled

drag from his cigarette and waved his hand dismissively "Take out his after les Maybe then he'll understand the kind of attitude he should have when

claim about Xena a bit exaggerated, the he was just aging scare

one of Zachary's henchmen stepped forward to carry out the coder Feit moved

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

a pin at Fain. They were used bullying others with Zachary, and anyone who dared to stand

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 pick a

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

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