The Rise of a Master: It Starts With Rejection

Chapter 755

Nala turned pale at the sight, while Alfie immediately assumed a defensive stance.

"How dare you!" Nala exclaimed.

Cynthia playfully twirled her pigtails, maintaining her innocent smile. "You're Nala Hughman, right? Don't worry. I won't kill you-only because you have an engagement with my brother-in-law, not because of your family. "Though from what I hear, you're not doing so well with your family, either. Otherwise, why else would you be hiding in this city?"

Those few sentences confirmed Cynthia's identity to Nala, who managed to compose herself." So, Felix really does have another engagement there?"

Pride flashed in Cynthia's eyes. "With my sister, of course! She told me not to cause trouble because she's confident she'll win Felix's heart. You'll all have to step aside eventually."

Though Nala did not know Cynthia, their brief conversation revealed that the girl came from an extraordinary background. Not only did she know everything about Nala, but she even possessed incredible power at such a young age. With this realization, Nala could only turn to Felix. "Felix, be careful," she warned before leaving.

Meanwhile, Felix stood in the courtyard, completely bewildered.

Surge

destroyed them. Wasn't that what you

it. To annihilate Abyssal Surge Sect in such

opened the gates to let Cynthia in, Felix had

keep referring to as

you

"That's my

to discover it through other means. Neither I nor Nala can reveal

confirmed that Nala was also from that mysterious place.

renowned even in our homeland. She's definitely stronger than me!" Felix felt the pressure mounting. "Then, why are you so sure I'm your brother-in-law?

deeply respects our family elders,

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