The Rise of a Master: It Starts With Rejection

Chapter 952 "Ma'am, I'm truly honored by your offer, and I'll never forget your kindness, but I've already sworn allegiance to a mentor. I'm afraid I must decline," Felix said with an apologetic bow.

Delilah had expected as much. Felix's young age and his remarkable attainment of Physical Refinement Realm clearly indicated that he was not self-taught.

"It's fine," she replied with a smile. "Your mentor can't possibly be an expert in every field. The path of learning never ends, and truly talented individuals often have more than one mentor. I would only be guiding you in pill cultivation and nothing more."

Before coming to Martial City, Gerald had mentioned that Felix could consider taking on a mentor for pill cultivation, as Gerald himself was not an expert in the field. However, Felix had too many unknowns to deal with right now and did not dare rush into such a commitment.

"I appreciate your understanding, ma'am," Felix said politely, bowing again.

Delilah felt a pang of regret but decided against pushing further. She had thought about revealing Felix's actual martial artist rank to sway him, but after some consideration, she held back.

She replied, "Very well. Take this token and head downstairs. Someone will guide you from there. Congratulations on joining Harmony Clinic!"

remarkable young man-respectful and grounded! I won't give up on him just yet," Delilah

Felix stood to leave, he paused. "Ma'am, one more question does Harmony Clinic offer any protection for

lightly. "Not under normal circumstances. In the city, violence is

city, you can request protection from the clinic if you've made sufficient contributions

protection, but this system made sense-there simply were not enough experts to act as bodyguards at all times. Even having

ma'am," he said

brighter expression than before. "Congratulations, sir, on becoming an alchemist!" Felix smiled slightly. "Thank

of admiration escorted him into a room. This room was. sparsely decorated, but the centerpiece was a bed with a woman reclining

a mix of

alchemist has come in after three days," the woman drawled, her voice so sultry

had a dangerous gleam. She asked, "So, kid, what's your

and replied respectfully, "Ma'am, I'm Heaven