The Rise of a Master: It Starts With Rejection

Chapter 942 According to Billy, one's energy signature would essentially be an extension of their soul's frequency. While he could mask it temporarily, it would only last for about a year-making it permanent was simply impossible.

"Felix, come with me. I'll make sure to repay you properly. Trust me. I have the means, so don't turn me down," the old man insisted.

Feigning hesitation, Felix eventually agreed and got into the Audi A4. As the car moved, the two of them chatted casually, though Felix remained cautious.

"Where are we headed, sir?" Felix asked when the car began to slow down. He noticed, with some surprise, that they were entering a massive cave.

"This is my summer retreat. It's normal to be curious if it's your first time seeing it," the old man replied with a smile.

Felix simply nodded and said, "Oh."

The car came to a stop inside, and Felix followed the old man out. To his surprise, a group of more than a dozen people was waiting there. At the center, an elderly woman sat in a chair, licking her lips as she examined him.

"My, what a handsome young man!" the woman said with a sly smile.

Shedding his earlier demeanor, the old man immediately knelt and said humbly, "You've got a sharp eye, ma'am. Not only is he good-looking, but I can vouch for his kind heart. He's guaranteed to satisfy your... tastes."

frowned and demanded, "What's

group erupted into laughter as the old man narrowed his eyes. "Oh, it's nothing. You were just too kind for your own good. In Martial City, people like you are rare these days.

wry smile. "So,

calm you are. It makes the meal that

cold as his energy erupted outward. "Meal? With just a bunch of trash like

were

In an instant, everyone froze in fear. They were so overwhelmed that they could not even stand, collapsing to the ground under

blurted out, "Y-You're a martial

You've only got yourselves to blame," Felix said

and the elderly woman began pleading for their lives, but Felix was not about to show mercy. By

he had already gauged that the old man and the two others from earlier were only at Martial Saint level. He figured their leader or backup would not be much stronger, which meant he could easily handle the

risks, especially as a newcomer to Martial City. After eliminating everyone

His expression darkened with

when he found out that the elderly woman had a grotesque obsession-she enjoyed eating human hearts, particularly those of kind-hearted individuals. The old man had been playing

did not always work, they would occasionally get lucky.