The Rise of a Master: It Starts With Rejection

Chapter 395

In the big courtyard of Crimson Sage Sect, Felix stood on a raised platform. He was flanked by two sect elders who had clear orders to kill him at any suspicious movement.

The thunderous sound of helicopter blades grew louder as it approached. Looking up, Felix guessed it must be Xena arriving.

Even after her phone call with Jaden had proved futile, Xena still came to Crimson Sage Sect in person for Felix's sake. Whatever Jaden's plans were, this couldn't be good.

As the helicopter landed in the courtyard, Xena emerged alone without any backup. Her eyes immediately found Felix, and she walked straight toward him.

""You shouldn't have come," he said.

Xena bit her lower lip but kept walking. "I don't need you telling me what to do. Keep quiet!

She feared Felix might say something that would further anger the sect members. Regardless of what really happened, they could not deny that a disciple from Crimson Sage Sect was dead.

in such a hurry? Don't forget that Felix's

faced Jaden expressionlessly. "Since I'm finally here, what will it take for you

realized she owed Felix a lot. She had to come whether it was out of gratitude or feelings for him. Staying uninvolved was not an

you really want to save him?

"Crimson Sage Sect ranks among Dragonia's top martial arts organizations. Do you really need to stoop

others maintained icy stares, while Cecil responded, "Lady Summers, that's quite unfair. This man killed one of

situation, they had to show some respect to Xena because of her status. Some might risk underhanded moves in private, but blatant disrespect was

standing a short distance behind Xena. She had done her best, so now it

the sect's united front, Xena turned back to Jaden. "Enough empty

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really don't understand what makes you so special." Felix sighed. Now, he truly believed Xena's declaration of

way for love, I'll give Felix one chance to live." A hint of amusement flashed in Jaden's eyes as