The Rise of a Master: It Starts With Rejection

Chapter 388

$26 BORRUS

"Interesting. Let's see what happens when I refine this Dragonspine!" Felix muttered.

Outside, Vivian maintained her guard silently after Felix jumped and disappeared below. Four hours passed before Felix jumped back up "Change of plans. We're staying," he instructed.

Vivian did not dare question it. Besides, she wanted to spend more time with Felix anyway.

After leaving Yardley Dining, Felix called Larry 'Mr. Laird, I apologize, but plans have changed. I'll need your backyard for a month."

Without his internal energy, Felix could only refine the Dragonspine for four hours before exhaustion set in. At that rate, it would take about a month.

"Mr. Zeller, please, you're too polite! I've moved the graves, and no one uses the backyard. Take a year if you need it." After witnessing Felix's status, Larry was not foolish enough to miss this opportunity to build connections with someone so influential. "Thanks. I appreciate it."

hanging up, Luis called again. "Mr. Zeller, we've found your Range Rover. If you trust me, I can bring it to you, or we could go and inspect it

he had some attachment to it. He might as well check

a private room at

dinner." Jaden was pleased. Surely Xena's initiative meant progress in their

you to

a lave a seat."

a casual conversation over the meal, Xena wiped her mouth and

as he sensed bad news.

not believe there was anyone

The Warlord of the East called me, and we talked for hours. He advised me to prioritize my career. Getting

Warlady

and I can wait. We're still

years. That's a long time. Can you wait? Besides, neither of us can predict what might change in five years." Five years? Jaden's smile stiffened. That was too long. He had pursued Xena mainly to enhance his martial arts power. He could not afford

this sudden decision. Is there another reason?