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.

headquarters was assigned to greet each of them. The private group chat of the ushers was full of complaints

were selected from all over the country proved their skills in traditional medicine,

one other person whose attitude was as polite as

woman.

Howard asked while walking, sensing that Felix seemed approachable enough for small

see fit. The competition

you are free to do as you wish in the evening," Howard replied. There was something he didn't mention. Out of the nine participants, only one would emerge

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

1/2

Chapter 281

there someone among us who's considered the

moment before speaking up. If Felix had been like those arrogant. doctors, he wouldn't have dared

woman named Zara Morgan. Rumor has it that she's a disciple of Silas Grayson, but who knows

that name. Silas Grayson was the second-best master healer in Dragonia. Anyone talented enough to become his disciple must have been 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

rarely rang. He hadn't bothered setting it to silent,