The Rise of a Master It Starts With Rejection novel Chapter 383

Chapter 383 

Crippled! That word struck everyone present like a physical blow and left them frozen in place. 

“What… what do you mean by crippled? Will he be bedridden forever?” Xena clutched her chest as tears welled up. At this moment, she was not the revered goddess of war, just a helpless woman: 

Silas shook his head. “No, not exactly. The Five Points of Ascension ranks third among our highest medical techniques. Brandon knows how impossibly difficult it is to perform it, so he never mastered it in his entire life! Once mastered, it elevates one’s medical skills tremendously. 

“The greater the effect, the greater the cost. Besides, Felix did it continuously over a dozen times. In my estimation, only the rumored one and the miracle doctor himself could do this without consequences!” 

Silas‘ eyes were filled with admiration. Such was a practitioner’s compassion. Felix likely only considered the feelings of the children suffering from the Bloom Seeds, with no thought for himself. 

“Every one of us who has achieved the status of master healer practices both medical and martial arts. Without the internal energy of a martial artist, there will always be a limit to how far one’s medical skills can improve! 

“Advanced acupuncture techniques require internal energy. Many complex conditions can only be diagnosed and treated by combining medical skill with internal energy! 

“Felix’s reckless use of the Five Points of Ascension has disrupted his internal energy beyond repair. I could only release it completely because it was the only way to save him! Yes, he’ll live, but his martial arts skills are permanently destroyed. 1 

“From now on, he’ll be just an ordinary man… or perhaps a doctor in a traditional medicine clinic.” Silas‘ words made Felix’s condition painfully clear. “I’ll remember his name. He’s a true doctor, and I respect him. What a tragedy!” 

With that, Silas left, his sighs echoing in everyone’s minds. 

“What a shame to lose such talent!” Brandon lamented. But what more could be said? Though Felix was crippled, the children lived without lasting damage. Perhaps, given the choice again, Felix would still make the same decision. 

“Let’s go,” Nala said as she turned to leave. Near the orphanage exit, Yvonne blocked her path. 

“What’s wrong?” Nala asked. 

Yvonne’s face showed grief and anger. It was the first time she had dared look at Nala with 

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Chapter 383