The Rise of a Master: It Starts With Rejection

Chapter 711

At this moment, Xena and the Warlord of Thunder knew the symptoms all too well. After all, they had witnessed it happening before when Candace's martial energy went haywire. Did this mean that not only had Felix failed, but Candace was also going to die? If the situation weren't so dire, Craig would have burst out laughing.

"You fool! When Candace's martial energy starts activating like this, not even the gods can save her. Those seven needles weren't meant to heal; they would just accelerate her condition. You clearly have bad intentions!"

Beside him, Marine Asura's expression darkened too. Everyone knew how important Candace was, and he felt partially responsible for this situation.

"Who said I failed?" Felix remained calm as he threw the question back at Craig.

"How dare you argue with me? I've examined Candace's condition myself. Another surge of martial energy will kill her! Don't think you can dodge responsibility with empty words!"

As he spoke, Craig thrust an accusing finger at Felix. "Marine Asura, arrest this brat and take him back to headquarters for questioning. He surely had bad motives by attempting a treatment far beyond his capabilities!"

Just as Marine Asura moved to act, Candace's convulsions suddenly stopped. She stood motionless with her head down as if she had died.

What do you have to say now?" Craig let out a relieved sigh. It had been too close. All responsibility would have fallen on him if he had performed the treatment. Ironically, this arrogant brat's interference had worked in his favor. "Wait, Marine Asura! If Candace were truly dead, how could she still be standing?

believed in Felix.

rang out,

had lifted her head, and her eyes were sparkling with excitement. "Thank you, Dr. Zeller. I can

impossible!" Craig blurted out, his expression frozen in shock. "Your

and everyone's hoping I'll survive to reveal the Necrobound's location. Yet you're here wishing for my death, aren't you?" Her words jolted Craig into

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consequences would be severe.

and apologize to me." Felix stepped forward and

trouble, but that did not mean he would back down from

turned red with rage. He defended himself, "How can you prove Candace's recovery had anything to do with you? You think seven mere needles could cure such a serious condition? You may act the part well, but you just