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.

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

proved their skills in

seemed there was only one other person whose attitude

woman.

have any dietary restrictions?" Howard asked while walking, sensing that Felix seemed approachable enough

arrange whatever you see fit. The competition is in the

was something

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,

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who's considered the favorite?"

before speaking up. If Felix had been like those

getting the most attention right now is a woman named Zara Morgan. Rumor has it that she's a disciple of Silas Grayson, but who knows if it's

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

rarely rang. He hadn't bothered setting it to silent, which led to his current situation. However, less than ten