The Rise of a Master: It Starts With Rejection

Chapter 418

Of course, there had always been people who cared about nothing, like Madam Spring, who poisoned Curtis with Phantom Poison. As a lone wolf with only revenge on her mind, she did not care about the consequences or who was involved. However, those with families or organizations had to be more careful. When the government stepped in, everyone involved would pay the price, and they could not just offer up a scapegoat to make it all go away.

Still, these were just Felix's theories. Whether the Elders' Council had other reasons for keeping him and Xena apart remained a mystery for now.

"Mr. Zeller, I can see you're a reasonable man," Ryan said. "I really wanted to help you, but my hands were tied! I even told my grandfather about your true identity, but he still insisted I lie."

Felix suddenly chuckled. "Let me guess-he said something like 'Dr. Hoffman is a legendary master healer who saves lives. He wouldn't wipe out an entire family, so the choice is obvious,' right?" Ryan's awkwardness made it clear that Felix had hit the nail on the head.

"I don't blame you because I know you genuinely wanted to help restore my abilities. If you hadn't been so kindhearted, you wouldn't have gotten caught up in this mess," Felix remarked.

Ryan felt a mix of emotions. It was rare for anyone to be so understanding despite being in such a situation. Hence, his admiration for Felix only deepened.

After Ryan left, Felix pulled out his phone, which contained several new numbers that Averill had left behind. According to Gerald, since Felix had lost his fighting abilities and could not protect himself anymore, he was free to use the resources of the nine senior apprentices. Without hesitation, Felix dialed Averill's number.

already? I just

asking Averill to be his witness but ultimately decided against it. Not only did Averill dislike Xena, but as his senior apprentice, Averill was hardly a neutral party.

missing your

send you a number, and someone will contact you.

his nose, both amused and exasperated. Learning about

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organization had caught

dialed the number Averill sent, an elderly voice answered, clearly expecting his call, "Mr. Zeller, what can I do for

over the phone. Let's

hanging up, Felix stretched his body. He was not using these resources to win back Xena's affection but to find

being framed? Plus, he might discover what game the Elders' Council was