The Rise of a Master: It Starts With Rejection

Chapter 1008

Kendrick chuckled darkly and replied, "You're being pretty considerate, leaving Felix with something intact. But hey, do whatever you want with his head. We're planning to rip the rest of him to pieces anyway."

Since the Dragonspines were inside Felix's body and not connected to his head, there was nothing to be worried about.

"Good. Tell Dean that the plan starts tomorrow," the voice commanded.

"Yes, sir!"

As Kendrick left, he could not help but feel puzzled. Felix had only just arrived in Martial City, yet he already had so many powerful enemies. It was almost as if fate itself had decided that such an arrogant man was doomed to die.

Later that night, Barry showed up, and he and Felix shared a meal at Harmony Clinic's dining hall. Barry was overflowing with gratitude.

"Felix, I can't thank you enough. If it weren't for you, my dad would be dead by now, and I probably wouldn't have survived, either."

Felix smiled casually. "No need to thank me. I only did what I could. If it had been beyond my ability, there wouldn't have been much I could do."

still could not get over the fact that Felix had connections with the Xavier family, one of

offer, but if you

how Jason had personally come to apologize and promised that there would be no more trouble from his end. That had been a huge relief

me," Felix said, "keep an eye out for rare herbs used in the Ascension Pill. Let me know

Felix could never have too many resources for that purpose, especially since relying solely on Harmony Clinic was too

be easy, but I'll

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summoned by Deborah. He asked, "Madam Goddard,

"Yes. I'll be heading out with Shepherd. We might be back soon,

going is dangerous. If something goes wrong, it'll be tough for Shepherd to protect

her to explain herself, but he quickly reassured her,

"I got word about two Solaris Root plants in a swamp 18

mountain, any place with Solaris Root is highly dangerous. If

on, any Solaris Root I find will be saved for you. When you're ready to make Ascension Pills, you'll have what you