The Rise of a Master: It Starts With Rejection

Chapter 281

"Grandpa, did I... did I just space out?" Xena furrowed her brows, feeling like something had been off previously. However, she couldn't quite put her finger on it. It all felt very strange.

Curtis took a step forward. "Come on, let's talk about it when we get back. I've already

made

up my mind.

He understood how much his father sacrificed for this marriage arrangement. Felix's master was such a powerful figure. However, they still needed to consider the realities of the present world. Still, Curtis swore not to disappoint his father. As soon as Felix stepped off the plane in Yartford, someone came up to greet him.

"Mr. Zeller, I'm with the headquarters of the Traditional Medicine Association. You can call me Howard. If you need anything today or tomorrow, just let me know."

Felix nodded. "Thanks for your help, Howard."

Howard Xavier, who was relatively young, was genuinely surprised by Felix's demeanor. Felix was the last of the nine young, renowned doctors to arrive. The others had already gotten there.

of them. The private group chat of the ushers was full

fact that they were selected from all over the country proved their skills in traditional medicine, so a bit

seemed there was only one other person whose attitude was as

woman.

dietary restrictions?" Howard asked while walking, sensing that Felix seemed

you see fit. The

replied. There was something he didn't mention. Out of the nine participants, only one would

eight who lost could either stay to watch the next day's competition against the modern medicine practitioners from Guneria or leave. It was up to them. So far, no one could say for sure who

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who's considered

If Felix had been

now is a woman named Zara Morgan. Rumor has it that she's a disciple of Silas Grayson,

incredibly gifted, so it made sense that she would be so highly regarded. Just then, Howard's phone buzzed with a call. Without checking who it was, he hung up. Since he was in the middle of an important task of welcoming

phone rarely rang. He hadn't bothered setting it to silent, which led to his current situation.