The Rise of a Master: It Starts With Rejection

"What's wrong?" Felix asked with a frown. Laura's reaction seemed overly dramatic, as he had only asked about the Maximus family, nothing more.noveldrama

Realizing her mistake, Laura quickly composed herself and apologized, "I'm sorry. I didn't expect you to ask about the Maximus family.

"In Martial City, they're a very special group with eyes and ears everywhere, both inside and outside the city. Whatever you do, don't mention them to anyone else. It's too easy to end up on their radar."

Her explanation left Felix feeling fortunate to be guided by her. With matters like Harmony Clinic, he could figure things out by spending a bit of emerald.

However, it would not be as easy to find sensitive information about the Maximus family because there would not be a second chance to learn that, and no one else would have warned him.

"The Maximus family is the top family in Bedford, located in the southern region of Martial City. They're extremely powerful and notoriously domineering. On top of that, they're shrouded in mystery, and outsiders know almost nothing about them," Laura explained.

Felix exhaled in relief. While he did not know exactly where Bedford was, the name alone suggested it was far from North City, which meant he could relax a little.

"What about the Hughman family?" he asked, keeping the conversation flowing.

Laura, familiar with the prominent families of Martial City, quickly answered, "The Hughman family is a major power in Denverville. If not for their shortage of male heirs, they'd be even more influential than they already are."

Felix used the walk to ask Laura about many things that Xena had not mentioned. These details, specific to Martial City, gave him a clearer picture of what to expect.

He knew that once he reached the city, he could not afford to remain too closely associated with Laura. A stranger suddenly getting close to a Larsson family member would undoubtedly draw unwanted attention.

When they finally arrived at North City, Felix was struck by its open and bustling atmosphere. It was not confined by city walls or guarded gates like some other places. They entered with ease, blending into the flow of people on the busy streets.

The city felt strangely familiar to Felix, with people going about their daily lives. However, the noticeable lack of car's was a stark difference from the capital-seeing a single car every few minutes felt like a rare occurrence.

"Felix, that building over there is Harmony Clinic's North City branch," Laura said,

pointing to a towering structure. "Once you go inside and state your purpose, someone will guide you."

Felix nodded and smiled. "Thank you."

As he walked away, Laura's

emotions were a whirlwind. Despite her status as a Larsson family member, she had never been treated as one of their own because her mother had not been officially married into the family. That was why she had been so vulnerable during the earlier incident with Bobby.

Although her role had now shifted to that of an underling, Laura found herself hopeful. Felix was strong, highly skilled in medicine, and

capable of pill cultivation-aral net

combination. For the first time, she felt like her life might change for the better.

Harmony Clinic stood tall, an impressive 20-story building with a luxurious design.

Its grandeur alone showcased the clinic's wealth and influence.

A line of women in sleek dresses greeted visitors at the entrance, each wearing a polished smile. As Felix stepped in, one of them immediately approached him. "Sir, how can we assist you today?"

"Hello. I'd like to learn pill cultivation," Felix replied calmly.

The woman's eyes flickered with surprise, likely because of how young Felix looked. Still, she maintained her professionalism and said, "Please follow me."

She led him to the west wing on the first floor, stopping in front of a room. With a polite bow, she gestured to the door and said, "This is the assessment room.

"You'll need to pass the preliminary test before moving on to the next step. There's already someone inside. Please go ahead."

"Thank you," Felix replied as he stepped forward.