The Rise of a Master: It Starts With Rejection
Billionaire With Husband 870

Chapter 870

With a wave of his right hand, Felix revealed his true face. He said calmly, "Don't worry, they have no idea it was me.

The old man seemed lost in thought for a moment before he finally spoke. "As far as I know, only a Shadow Mask can achieve such a perfect disguise. Are you sure you're not from that side?" Felix was stunned. How did this old man even know about the Shadow Mask?

The elderly man continued, "No wonder when our bodies made contact earlier, your bone age revealed you were just a young man despite your middle-aged appearance. It was the Shadow Mask all along."

Felix was not shocked, knowing that any Blood Realm martial artist could instantly detect bone age through physical contact. This basic skill led the old man to recognize his prodigious talent. "You're quite knowledgeable, sir, but I truly am not from that side," Felix stated.

The old man sat down and added, "The Shadow Mask is exclusively circulated on that side, with only five existing. Obtaining one is quite remarkable."

Felix decided to cut through the small talk. "Do you have a Dragonspine here?"

Though Felix could not sense any Dragonspine nearby, the Windseeker Pill had led him here. He was frustrated and increasingly unsure if he was chasing something real or just wasting his time.

"No," the old man admitted. "My unique practice, combined with frequent exposure to Dragonspine in the past, allows me to mimic its aura. That's how I managed to create this counterfeit."

Felix could not hide his disappointment when he heard that the old man did not have the real thing. Nonetheless, he was not ready to take him at his word just yet.

Just then, the old man continued, "I wouldn't expect you to believe me with just a few words. Anyway, I've got nothing to hide anymore since I'm living under someone else's thumb.

"My name is Kendrick Maximus, and I hail from the Maximus family-one of the most powerful families from that side."

Felix was surprised as he realized Kendrick was indeed from that side.

Kendrick's tone was bitter as he explained, "My family fell apart years ago. I fled to the city, but Dragonia was still dangerous for me. It's not that people from the other side can't come here-it's just that the cost of doing so is too high.

"To escape my family's pursuit, I eventually came to Guneria, hoping to live out my days in obscurity. Unfortunately, fate had other plans. I crossed paths with a Scarlet Cardinal from the

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Westerio Order.

"They sensed the aura on me-the unique energy that could nourish a soul. From that day forward, I was forced to craft a fake Dragonspine for the Westerio Order every year." Felix was not entirely sure if Dragonspine's aura could really nourish souls. However, after the Seapoint incident, he had to admit the artifact was indeed somehow tied to the soul.

Felix said skeptically, "You're a martial artist in the Blood Realm. How could the Westerio Order control you?"

Kendrick let out a bitter laugh. "There's always someone stronger, kid. We've all underestimated the power of the outside world.

"I don't know the full extent of the Westerio Order's strength, but even that one Scarlet Cardinal is beyond my ability to defeat. Do you think I'd be stuck under their thumb otherwise?

Felix was taken aback by the strength of the Scarlet Cardinal. Soon, his thoughts drifted to the people at that shop earlier.

"If Dragonspine is so crucial to the Order, why did they only send a few people to guard it? The only one worth mentioning was a Gray Acolyte, and even he wasn't much. That doesn't seem right."

Kendrick sighed, his face filled with helplessness. "The Westerio Order holds absolute power beyond these borders. They never expected anyone to dare intercept their shipment. Besides, even a Gray Acolyte is equivalent to Dragonia's Martial God level. How could that not be considered serious?"

Kendrick sighed and shook his head, his gaze settling on Felix with a sharp intensity. "You're practicing Dragons Destroyer, aren't you?"