The Rise of a Master It Starts With Rejection novel Chapter 938

"Let's go," Xena said.

After getting off the plane, Felix got into a car with Xena behind the wheel. She was driving herself, with no one else accompanying them.

"In the backpack, you'll find everything you need for Martial City. I'll explain each item as you take them out," she said.

Felix grabbed the backpack from the back seat and opened it, finding only a few items inside.

Xena explained, "This phone only works in Martial City. Due to the barriers, it can't connect to satellites, but it works perfectly within the city. It's unregistered too, so you don't need to worry about being tracked."

The device was more of a chunky block than a modern phone. It had an archaic feel and a tiny screen that did not support video calls or other advanced features.

"What's this card?" Felix asked as he pulled out another item—a card that looked like an emerald-green bank card. The only difference was that it appeared to be made of emerald, with elegant swirls of pale green throughout.

"That's an emerald card! In Martial City, the currency isn't money—it's emerald. The city's treasury issues these cards. Whatever amount of emerald you deposit shows up as your balance," Xena replied.

She continued, "When martial artists reach the Innate Realm, they can absorb energy from emerald to enhance their training. That's why it became the city's currency. Also, like the phone, the card isn't tied to your identity."

The lack of traceability made Felix uneasy, as it suggested the dangerous nature of Martial City—anyone could steal without consequences.

"How much is on here?" he asked.

"Ten thousand emeralds," Xena replied.