The Rise of a Master: It Starts With Rejection

Chapter 397

With those words, Cecil had asserted Crimson Sage Sect's status and his resolve in this matter. But at the same time, he had also insulted the two master healers, Xander and Wesley.

Jaden breathed a sigh of relief. Seeing how the other sect members remained silent after Cecil spoke, he could confirm that they were on his side.

"What if you add me to the equation?" Suddenly, Zara spoke up, which made Cecil's eyes flicker.

"Zara! Why are you stirring up trouble?" Jaden asked.

Zara gave Jaden a disappointed look and replied, "Don't call me Zara anymore! Love should be mutual between a man and a woman, yet you're using such dirty tactics to pursue someone. From this moment on, our friendship is over!" Damn it! So be it, then. Once he managed to marry Xena, Zara would be nothing compared to him. Before long, he might even become the leader of Martial Alliance.

Xena's case was a little trickier to him because of her position. If it were any other woman from a prestigious or wealthy background, he would have a thousand ways to force her into marriage. But with Xena being the goddess of war, he could only pursue her openly. No underhanded tactics were possible.

spoke again. "Zara, are you really representing

right! Before I came, Mr. Grayson said my opinion would represent

loss for the Crimson

slightly. "In that case, I'll use up that favor Silas owes me. You

Cecil said. She knew that Silas owed Cecil a huge favor and that Silas was a man of his

today. Fine! Did you think

those I've healed in my life for help, but today I'm curious to see what happens!" Seeing them actually

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we should release Felix and reconsider our approach! Even if we could minimize our losses

our sect's hope for reaching the next level. If this succeeds, all other sects might bow to us

he said was true, so the sect leader could