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

country proved their skills in traditional medicine, so a bit

person whose attitude

woman.

while walking, sensing that Felix seemed

fit. The competition

was something he didn't mention. Out of the nine participants, only

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

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who's considered the favorite?" Felix

speaking up. If Felix had been like those arrogant.

one getting the most attention right now is a woman named Zara Morgan. Rumor has it that she's a

she would be so highly regarded. Just then, Howard's phone buzzed with a call. Without checking who it was, he hung

since he started studying traditional medicine, he had even fewer friends, and his phone rarely rang. He hadn't bothered setting it to silent, which led to his current situation. However, less than ten