"I had no choice but to leave and await your next instructions! But just minutes after I left, I suddenly sensed an overwhelming smell of blood coming from Abyssal Surge Sect, so I rushed back," Vivian added.She kept taking deep breaths as she spoke, seemingly overwhelmed by the memory of the scene that had left her too shocked to speak normally."It was literally a sea of blood and bodies! The entire Abyssal Surge Sect was dead, not a single survivor! Mr. Zeller, it took me about five minutes to return, but in that incredibly short time, someone powerful enough had completely annihilated this mighty organization."Even their livestock was dead—absolutely no survivors!"Felix immediately jumped to his feet, unable to provide Vivian with an answer. Among those he knew, only his seniors possessed such power.However, he had not contacted any of them, and even if he had, they could not have arrived so quickly. Most importantly, his seniors would never commit such slaughter without l
Nala turned pale at the sight, while Alfie immediately assumed a defensive stance."How dare you!" Nala exclaimed.Cynthia playfully twirled her pigtails, maintaining her innocent smile. "You're Nala Hughman, right? Don't worry. I won't kill you—only because you have an engagement with my brother-in-law, not because of your family. "Though from what I hear, you're not doing so well with your family, either. Otherwise, why else would you be hiding in this city?"Those few sentences confirmed Cynthia's identity to Nala, who managed to compose herself. "So, Felix really does have another engagement there?"Pride flashed in Cynthia's eyes. "With my sister, of course! She told me not to cause trouble because she's confident she'll win Felix's heart. You'll all have to step aside eventually."Though Nala did not know Cynthia, their brief conversation revealed that the girl came from an extraordinary background. Not only did she know everything about Nala, but she even possessed incred
After speaking, Cynthia left just like that. Felix was rooted to his spot, lost in thought. Half an hour later, Felix arrived at the clinic. No matter what, it was a good thing that the matter with Abyssal Surge Sect had come to a temporary end. There was no need for him to worry about it anymore.He shouldn't be focusing on Cynthia right now. If he successfully reconciled with Xena, he wouldn't need to think about it at all."You seem to be in a good mood," Melissa remarked when she saw Felix. She could tell the difference as soon as she saw him."Yeah. I'm feeling pretty alright," Felix replied.After a while, Billy entered. Melissa rolled her eyes and went to the back."You owe me a favor," Billy said, his expression dark.He still had a bad taste in his mouth from the breakfast incident with Dreamscape and the failed cooperation with Queenie that ended up backfiring. He had even lost a favor in the process. It was hard to feel good about it."Go ahead. I'm all ears," Felix
In the car, Felix turned to Nelly. With a serious tone, he said, "I just remembered something. I can help you save the person, but the consultation fee from the other party must be yours to keep."Nelly thought she misheard at first. When she realized she hadn't heard wrongly, she quickly waved her hand."No! That's not right!""I won't go if you won't accept it," Felix insisted.He had been thinking about how to repay the debt he owed, and now, the opportunity had come."I won't be in Gray City for too long. Your best friend, Isabella, is now rather rich, so you can't fall behind. After all, you're the first friend I made in Gray City, and money doesn't mean much to me."Nelly was so touched that she almost cried. After all this time, she never expected that the turning point in her life would come from meeting Felix."Thank you, Felix. I won't be stubborn about this, then."When they arrived, Felix looked at the huge mansion and smiled. "Your client must be someone important.
Before Rex could finish his sentence, he was kicked to the ground by the young man who had just gotten out of the car."You bastard! How dare you speak to Mr. Zeller like that? Apologize right now!"The young man who had gotten out of the car was Tristan Jacinto. When he heard Felix's voice, his body trembled in fear. After hearing Rex's words, he felt as though his soul had left his body.After his arm was ruined, Tristan was, of course, unwilling to accept it. Jeremiah was even more furious and, naturally, sought ways to take revenge on Felix. However, early in the morning, they had learned of the complete destruction of the entire Abyssal Surge Sect. They nearly lost their breath from shock.Abyssal Surge Sect was such a powerful force. Yet, it had been wiped out overnight. How dare Tristan and Jeremiah cause trouble? Their fear of Felix had deeply etched itself into their bones."Mr. Jacinto, you—" Rex, who had just gotten up, was still in shock when Tristan grabbed his collar
"You must have gone crazy from selling flower wreaths," Felix said bluntly, his words sharp and disdainful. Billy wasn't just acting arrogantly. He was downright annoying.Billy didn't care at all. Instead, he wore a serious expression and continued to say, "You'll suffer if you don't listen to my advice. Don't you care about that woman you treat like your little sister? Up until now, aside from the huge sum Queenie gave, have I ever lied to you about anything?"Felix frowned slightly as he carefully examined Billy's words. He took out his phone and dialed Melissa's number. No matter what, he needed to confirm the situation. So, he switched to speaker mode.The phone rang for a long time, and just as Felix began to feel uneasy, she finally answered."Felix?""Where did you go? Why the rush?""Hey, I didn't do it on purpose. There's really something urgent I need to handle. I'll be back in a few days. Don't miss me, okay?"Felix shot a disdainful glance at Billy before giving Mel
"I don't want to repeat myself, so get out!" Felix yelled.A wave of energy surged forward, causing Tom and his men to stagger back, retreating all the way outside the clinic."Boss!" one of his subordinates called out in fear. Tom's face darkened. "Make the call!" he ordered.He didn't dare to act rashly. Who would have thought that a doctor running a clinic would be a martial arts master? If they rushed in again, they wouldn't gain anything and might even end up getting hurt. He wasn't stupid.Noticing the flower wreath shop next to the clinic, Tom snapped his fingers. "Buy ten wreaths and put them in front of the clinic. Since this incident has blown up, let's make sure everyone knows that Tom is back.""Yes!"After the ten wreaths were placed, one of his subordinates suddenly rushed out, looking very distressed. "Boss, the shopkeeper is asking for 50,000 dollars for the ten wreaths."Tom thought he had heard wrong. Already in a bad mood, he immediately stormed into the wre
Turning his head, Felix noticed two Rolls-Royce Phantoms. The vehicles immediately attracted the attention of all the pedestrians."Can't get through?" he muttered to himself, thinking that these were probably reinforcements called by Tom. Without any further thought, he entered the clinic, not wanting to be the center of attention outside.Sure enough, as he entered, the two cars stopped just outside the clinic, and bodyguards wearing white gloves stepped out to open the back doors. Out came a woman.She was petite but had long legs, and her black, tight-fitting outfit added a touch of allure. Billy, who had originally intended to get back to the wreath business, took one glance at the woman and decided not to return to his flower shop.The woman walked into the clinic alone. When Felix saw her, he immediately realized, just like Billy, that she wasn't from Dragonia."Are you an Astorian? Can I help you?"The woman stopped and greeted Felix respectfully. "Dr. Zeller, my name i
Ginny was naturally present as well, and she spoke up at that moment. "Mr. Goldstein, no one wanted to see Justus die like that. But why did you bring your people to Longstone residence? Are you suggesting that his sudden death has something to do with us?"Joaquin's expression grew darker as he looked at her. He blamed Ginny for this, thinking that none of this would have happened if she had just agreed earlier. And now, they couldn't even determine the cause of death."No connection? That doctor from your household, Felix Zeller—he's the one responsible for Justus' death."Right then, someone spoke up from the crowd. "That's him! That's Felix Zeller!"Felix, who had been calmly sitting in a chair, finally saw Wagner standing among them. And in that moment, everything made sense."Wagner? You've gotten quite bold, huh?" Gras sneered.Wagner flinched at Gras's words, but remembering that he now had the Goldsteins backing him, he stiffened his spine and stood tall. "Cut the crap
In Cloud City, there were a few noble families. Nonetheless, behind the polite smiles, tensions surged. Infiltrating each other's estates with spies had practically become a tradition. While they rarely uncovered major secrets, the information they did gather always gave them a head start.So when the news broke, Gras didn't doubt it for a second. He jumped to his feet, furious. "This is outrageous! Their son dies, and somehow it's the Longstone family's fault?"Ryker looked just as puzzled, agreeing that the accusation made no sense.But Felix let out a quiet, weary sigh. "Mr. Longstone, I'm afraid this is probably my fault. I'm a doctor, and I've gotten a bit of attention lately. After they failed to determine the cause of Justus' death, and given our meeting earlier today, they likely saw an opportunity to drag your family into the mess." Gras's expression darkened, knowing that Felix wasn't wrong. After all, doctors could also be poisoners, and plenty of martial artists had fa
It was clear someone had said something to Justus. Otherwise, this situation wouldn't have escalated to this point.Felix said calmly, "It was a standard therapeutic massage technique, and I was blindfolded the entire time. Does that explanation satisfy you? Or would you rather find someone else capable of treating Ms. Longstone—I'll gladly step aside if you can."Justus sneered, his eyes filled with disdain. "Cut the crap, Felix. Don't act like I don't know exactly what's going through your head. Ginny's the heiress of the Longstone residence—Gras's precious jewel. Everyone knows that marrying her is like securing the entire household. Don't tell me that thought never crossed your mind.""It didn't," Felix said simply.Unfortunately, that answer was never going to satisfy Justus. He snarled, "Listen up, boy! I'm giving you three days to get the hell out of the Longstone residence. If you don't, you won't even get the chance to regret it. Everyone else might be afraid of Gras—but I
As Wagner watched Justus explode in rage, he felt an overwhelming sense of satisfaction. With what he'd just uncovered, there was no need to exaggerate—it was already explosive enough on its own.After all, Justus' future fiancée was touched in that kind of intimate way by a young, healthy doctor. Any man with a spine would lose it."But Justus," Wagner added with a smirk. "Didn't Felix just get publicly praised by the Green King?"Cloud City wasn't that big. Anyone with any influence had been keeping close tabs on Green King Manor—especially with the mystery man who walked out of Desolated Lands involved. So, the news of Felix being rewarded had already spread far and wide.Justus clenched his jaw. "So what? It's just a flash in the pan. If he was truly skilled, the Green King would've kept him. But as long as he hasn't climbed into the Green King's inner circle, I can crush him whenever I want."Wagner's grin widened. That was exactly the attitude he needed. If Justus had shown
The moment the Flame Monarch mentioned the Healer Sage, the Green King's expression shifted noticeably. "So the Sage really was living out there in seclusion... No wonder. Flame Monarch, does this mean you've taken a liking to Felix?"But the Flame Monarch waved his hand dismissively. "There's no need for that."That response made the Green King secretly rejoice. If the Flame Monarch didn't intend to recruit Felix, then he understood why—and that was perfect. It meant the opportunity to take Felix under his own wing was wide open.The night passed quietly. Felix stood beside Christopher's bedside, noticing the man's breathing had grown steady and stable.At this point, the herb had run its course and was no longer effective. But what was left inside Christopher's soul—a strange, lingering force—was exactly what Felix had hoped for.Christopher was alive but completely unconscious. The remaining energy had no regenerative properties, which meant he'd likely never wake again. For Fe
Felix wasn't the least bit surprised by the Flame Monarch's reaction, but he still feigned confusion. "Flame Monarch, I'm sorry... but I don't understand. What do you mean by soul-related injuries?"Just from that single line, Felix confirmed what he suspected—Aquamarinus had no concept of soul-based matters. Whether it was training methods or anything else, this realm hadn't yet touched that domain.The Flame Monarch stared at him, pressure radiating from his body. Felix immediately felt his limbs start to tremble under the invisible weight."You don't know? Then how could you claim to treat that man's condition?" Felix calmly pointed toward the herbs laid out on the table. "The force inside him is definitely strange. It triggered a memory... I once sensed something very similar, and it came from within that herb. It was purely instinct—when something feels familiar, there's a chance it might work."The Flame Monarch shifted his gaze to the herb, then said flatly, "Start from th
Felix gave him a direct and honest answer. "As long as I have enough herbs. I can treat him. I won't promise a full recovery, but one thing I can guarantee you is that this man won't die."For now, that was the best possible answer anyone could offer.The Flame Monarch replied, "Good. Begin. As long as you can keep him alive, you'll be handsomely rewarded."It seemed the Flame Monarch already knew something and never truly expected anyone to completely cure Christopher. Preserving his life alone would already be a feat."Flame Monarch, please reconsider!" one of the elderly doctors suddenly cut in, seething with resentment. "This boy is barely grown—how could he possibly possess such remarkable skill in medicine?"The Flame Monarch turned and gave him a cold, mocking glance. "If he can't do it, then can you?"The old man went silent. Perhaps fearing the loss of favor or acting out of sheer pride, he hesitated. Eventually, he found the courage to speak again."I admit I can't, bu
The Green King's expression changed instantly, and he turned to Felix in a hurry. "Dr. Zeller, please come with me to greet him.""Of course," Felix replied.For anyone in Aquamarinus, getting the chance to see the Flame Monarch up close was like a once-in-a-lifetime dream, and people would probably die happy just for that. Naturally, Felix put on a show of reverence as well, even if he didn't feel it deep down.As they reached the front gate, Felix saw several figures striding toward them with heavy steps. At the front of the group was a towering man, nearly nine feet tall. Even someone as built as Dave looked like a delicate bystander next to him.What stood out the most was his bright crimson hair, which flared upward like flames, making it look like his head was on fire. His facial features were fairly average, but the power behind his gaze radiated pure, undeniable authority.So, this was the Flame Monarch?Felix studied him closely. He suspected the man had cultivated some
According to the rules set by the Flame Monarch, the position of Minor Kings rotated every five years. Those who made outstanding contributions could keep their titles, but anyone who fell short would have to fight for their place all over again.The Green King knew he wasn't particularly strong—he was painfully aware of that. And with the next year marking the fifth year, the pressure was mounting fast. So when Christopher appeared, it felt like fate. If he could heal this man before the Flame Monarch arrived with his elite doctors, the credit would be immense, and his reappointment would be virtually guaranteed. Anyone who had never held a Minor King title wouldn't understand just how many perks came with it. If they did, no one would give it up willingly."I can treat him," Felix said calmly. "But I can't promise a full recovery."The Green King smiled. "Do your best. Even if you can only keep him alive, that alone is worth it."Two doctors before had said that Christopher's b