The Rise of a Master: It Starts With Rejection
With Husband 708

Chapter 708

"Happy now?" Xena asked, her expression displeased.

"Very," Felix replied with a smile and a nod. Dealing with someone like Xena required a different approach. In fact, he wasn't trying to take advantage of her-it was just a way to keep their dynamic intact. After all, chances to outmaneuver Xena didn't come often. As the sun set, the people from headquarters finally arrived-a gray-haired elder and a middle-aged man.

"Greetings, Marine Asura and Dr. Dixon," Xena said politely.

She had already given Felix a heads-up about the two visitors. The middle-aged man was Marine Asura, a Hellbringer from headquarters, whose strength was so formidable that even the Warlord of Thunder was no match for him.

The elder was Craig Dixon, the most skilled physician in the headquarters.

"Who is he? Why is he allowed to be here?" Craig asked, glancing at Felix with a frown. His curt tone hinted at his bad temper.

"Dr. Dixon, this is Felix Zeller, the owner of this clinic. He's a reclusive expert, hiding in plain sight. Not only is he highly skilled in hartial arts, but his medical expertise is exceptional as well. So-"

The Warlord of Thunder, aware of Craig's temperament, quickly explained, emphasizing Felix's importance. But Craig cut him off anyway.

"How capable could he possibly be? This is a serious matter. Otherwise, headquarters wouldn't have sent me and Marine Asura here. Have him leave."

Felix wasn't offended and had no intention of putting the Warlord of Thunder or Xena in a difficult position. He simply said, "I'll take my leave then."

As Felix stepped outside, Alistair immediately approached him and said, "Mr. Zeller, milady asked if you could stay nearby for a little longer."

"Sure," Felix replied, secretly pleased. It was evident that Xena trusted his medical skills more than Craig's.

Inside the clinic, Craig began examining Candace. His frown deepened with each passing

moment.

"This is serious. Her martial energy malfunctioned, causing severe damage to her body. While the internal and external injuries are treatable, Candace's martial energy must not activate on its own during my treatment. If it does, not only will all efforts be in vain, but she could die instantly." Chapter 708

Craig was merely stating the facts, not seekin acupoint, Candace immediately regained con

"I'm Dr. Dixon, sent by headquarters. I shall I process, you must control your martial energ Candace, now fully conscious, rolled her eyes energy, would I have been injured to this exte

Her suspicion about his medical skills infuria mere fugitive, speak to me like that. I am a ma Candace sneered coldly. "Stop putting on airs 'here and couldn't care less about your status!

She then turned to the Warlord of Thunder an confirmed his skills, so why not let him treat r incompetent old man here?"

After hearing her increasingly insulting tone, hand, about to strike her. Thankfully, Marine "Calm down, Dr. Dixon! Remember how impo Craig took several deep breaths, barely manag "Do your best to control your martial energy a

Upon seeing the old man's stubbornness, Can one question for you. How much longer will I I

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Craig was merely stating the facts, not seeking anyone's opinion. After striking a specific acupoint, Candace immediately regained consciousness.

"I'm Dr. Dixon, sent by headquarters. I shall begin your treatment now. During the process, you must control your martial energy and make sure it doesn't activate." Candace, now fully conscious, rolled her eyes and said, "If I could control my martial energy, would I have been injured to this extent? Do you even know what you're doing?"

Her suspicion about his medical skills infuriated Craig. "You insolent brat! How dare you, a mere fugitive, speak to me like that. I am a master healer!"

Candace sneered coldly. "Stop putting on airs. I don't care who you are-I'm about to die 'here and couldn't care less about your status!"

She then turned to the Warlord of Thunder and asked, "Where's Dr. Zeller? You've already confirmed his skills, so why not let him treat me instead? Who called this irritable, incompetent old man here?"

After hearing her increasingly insulting tone, Craig's rage boiled over, and he raised his hand, about to strike her. Thankfully, Marine Asura stopped him just in time.

"Calm down, Dr. Dixon! Remember how important Candace is.'

Craig took several deep breaths, barely managing to suppress his anger.

"Do your best to control your martial energy and leave the rest to me," he ordered again.

Upon seeing the old man's stubbornness, Candace's voice turned icy. "Old geezer, I've got one question for you. How much longer will I live?"

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