The Rise of a Master: It Starts With Rejection

Chapter 960 It wasn't until the herbs were delivered that Delilah seemed to snap out of some kind of trance. Her gaze flickered with a mix of emotions.

"You can head inside and start cultivating the pills. Just one successful batch will do."

"Understood," Felix affirmed.

As the door closed behind him, Delilah's expression shifted repeatedly. It was full of excitement, then tinged with doubt, and then glowed with joy.

"Three months? That can't be right—"

Though she had personally asked to take Felix as her apprentice, if the situation had been reversed, she'd definitely assume he was exaggerating. After all, there's no way to verify claims like that.

It wasn't just about how long someone practiced refining. It was about the talent and results they could demonstrate.

As the sun rose higher, Delilah sat in deep thought. Suddenly, she heard movement and quickly looked up, seeing Felix step out of the room.

"You succeeded on your first try?"

Felix smiled. "Yes."

on the first attempt was impressive enough, especially within just two or three hours.

Don't be discouraged

opened the box, Delilah faltered. Inside were nine perfectly crafted pills, neatly arranged. The sight of them was

him. She picked up each pill, inspecting them

"You"

weak. If Felix hadn't helped steady her, she might've become the first True Blood Realm expert in history

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alright, Madam

to sit down,

need a moment to calm down." She looked at him, a hint of guilt in

this might hurt your feelings, please forgive me for asking. Are you absolutely sure you didn't prepare those nine pills in

re

her. He chuckled and said, "It's natural for you to

Swe

sincere response, Delilah felt a pang of regret. She had already taken him as her

was overthinking it. I'm sorry, truly. Let's leave it

ever sharp,

really don't mind,