The Rise of a Master: It Starts With Rejection

In truth, Zayn was lying. The wooden craving indeed blocked sound, but if someone held its paired counterpart, they could eavesdrop on the conversation. And that counterpart was in the hands of Josiah, the elderly man accompanying him.

"The fact that His Majesty values my talents is a great honor," Felix said with a polite smile. "However, I've always lived freely, and it was Harmony Clinic that nurtured me. I'm afraid I cannot accept the offer."

Zayn was inwardly pleased this wasn't even something he had to lead Felix into saying.

"You don't have to worry about Harmony Clinic," Zayn continued smoothly. "We can persuade Mr. Whitwell. As long as you're willing, it's not an obstacle.

"Felix, let me be honest with you-no matter how much you've seen or heard about the power of the royal family, it's just the tip of the iceberg. If you join us, you'll receive the highest level of treatment-even above us princes.

"And surely, you've heard of the Empress? The strongest force in Martial City- her power isn't something to joke about. You know Andre the Bear? Ask him what happened when he once offended her. He survived only because she was in a good mood that day."

A tempting offer, followed by a veiled threat-Zayn was certainly skilled in negotiation.

Felix pretended to think deeply before responding.

"I appreciate the royal family's generosity, but I need to discuss this with my mentor. This isn't a decision I can make lightly."

Zayn knew that was just an excuse. Deborah's reputation was well known-the royal family had tried to recruit her multiple times in the past, all ending in failure.

well. I will relay

them. The royal family would soon reveal its true colors, and he

of so many people in Martial City? Wouldn't that damage the

Felix went inside

in just half a day. However, he still publicly claimed it took a

speed was already remarkable

day consuming pills to strengthen himself,

matter what, before the royal family took action, he had to reach the

rushed back at full speed. The Emperor, the Princes, and the other key figures were already waiting in

exact words, Zayn added, "Your Majesty, I

in Gordon's eyes. "He refuses to appreciate

fury, and he

If he does, he will become a great threat to our royal family. In the

that there are 18 late-stage Transcendent

guarding him at Trirockhe

numerous other witnesses, we ask that

serve as

warning to others."