The Rise of a Master: It Starts With Rejection

Chapter 544

"What!" Nala jumped to her feet, fully aware that the conflict between Felix and Malcolm had started because of her.

"Damn it! Since when did the Crayden family become so aggressive? How dare they plan an assassination when the Saphira family is involved?" she exclaimed.

This also puzzled Alfie, as the Eight Great Martial Families typically favored strategy over brute force.

"Have Yvonne warn Felix to get out of there immediately," Nala ordered.

"Yes, miss!" Alfie rushed to comply.

Even though Felix had advanced significantly in his training, he was no match for a Crayden family elder. If they crossed paths, it would be certain death.

This was not what Nala had wanted at all. Her interest in Felix stemmed from his incredible potential-his dual mastery of both medicine and martial arts was extraordinary. She had been banking on his future growth to benefit her plans, but all would be lost if he died now.

absolutely cannot die," she whispered, clenching

status would not sway the

and slender with extremely pale skin. He was not ruggedly handsome but had a refined, scholarly charm, like someone straight out of a classic novel. "Is that Malcolm?" Felix

found it interesting how consistent the Eight Great Martial Families were in their confidence, showing up without an entourage

his phone rang-it was

immediately followed. "Felix, run! The Crayden family has sent an elder after you. You can't win this fight. Get out of there

frowned at this unexpected development. Sending an elder seemed like an extreme response to the conflict with

guy?" Malcolm asked mockingly. He stood about 16 feet

is a guest of the

car door opened again, revealing two familiar faces-his cousin

previous humiliating retreat, their faces now

them here to