The Rise of a Master: It Starts With Rejection

"Felix! I was just testing you, why are you leaving?" Wilson cried out, sweating profusely. There were murderous glares from the elders all around him.

Besides, how could he not know how precious the Ascencion Pills were? Now, whatever gifts Zayn had brought were nothing in comparison. If just one pill was auctioned, it would surpass every other treasure!

However, only a fool would put it up for auction.

"So, you were joking? You really scared me, Mr. Xavier! Is the gift I prepared worthy of your attention, then?" Felix asked in mock concern.

Wilson quickly smiled and nodded. "Of course, of course! The three Ascension Pills are absolutely great! It proves that you think highly of my daughter and the Xaviers! Please, take a seat."

Just as Felix stepped up, Zayn said bitterly, "Only Harmony Clinic can refine three Ascension Pills in the whole of Martial City. Who are you?"

Felix replied casually, "I'm nothing but a humble disciple. Deborah of Harmony Clinic is my mentor!"noveldrama

Everyone was shocked. Deborah actually accepted a disciple? No wonder Felix was able to refine three Ascension Pills at once! It must be all Deborah had left!

That showed how much she doted on this disciple! As a matter of fact, after Felix came to Westville, Deborah was already waiting at Harmony Clinic with the three Ascension Pills as a marriage proposal gift.

"Deborah's disciple, alright! I'll remember you." Zayn left quickly in a huff.

He had been thoroughly humiliated. Although he had been laughing in the beginning, it wasn't him who truly had the last laugh. He couldn't take this!

An hour later, Felix and the Xavier sisters took a walk around the garden of Xavier Residence's courtyard.

"I don't care, Felix! You'll be providing me with pills from now on! Hmph! How dare you hide it from me for so long? You're actually Deborah's disciple, and your martial arts are incredible! You didn't even tell me this!" Janet pouted.

Felix replied with a smile, "I didn't mean to! You've never asked about it—but I'll refine your pills from now on."

At that, Janet laughed loudly. However, Nerissa said with narrowed eyes, "That won't do. I'm your wife-I should be your priority!"

Janet was dumbfounded. "Huh? Are you competing over this, too?"

Who would've thought Nerissa would nod so seriously?

"You can do whatever you want, but when it comes to martial arts, I'll fight for it!"

When Felix watched the two sisters bicker, he felt incredibly overwhelmed. "Trust me, neither of you will get less than the other."

Felix left when the sun was about to set. There wasn't a specific date for the marriage—instead, they agreed that the wedding would take place after Felix became a high-grade alchemist. That was also a condition that he had suggested himself.

No matter what, improving his skills was the most important thing. Moving forward, a lot of his energy would be devoted to alchemy in the future.

"By the way, Nerissa, I have something to ask. Do you know Nala from the Hughman family?" he asked.

Despite her doubts, Nerissa replied, "I know she is a popular woman in Martial City because of her beauty. Her beauty and talent in martial arts are comparable to mine.

"But she was envied by Joanna Yorker back then, and she was schemed against.

Nala had disappeared without a trace since then. Why did you bring her up?"

It seemed like Nala once had a bright future-no one knew how she had managed to survive after all these years.

Just as Felix was about to reply, he hesitated. Would talking about this bring him trouble? He was worked that he would get hit for talking about things like these.