The Rise of a Master It Starts With Rejection novel Chapter 948

When Felix entered the room, he noticed a pale-faced young man slumped over a table, fast asleep. Nearby, a middle-aged man was engrossed in a book, seemingly unaware of Felix's presence.

"Hello," Felix greeted, drawing the man's attention.

The middle-aged man looked up, smiled, and stood. "Are you here to learn pill cultivation?"

Felix nodded. "Yes, I am."

"Prepare your silver needles," the man instructed.

Felix was not entirely sure why but complied without hesitation.

The man then woke the young man, who groggily grabbed a glass of water, took a sip, and lay on a bed in the corner. "You have ten minutes to cure him. If you succeed, you'll pass the preliminary assessment. Otherwise, you'll have to leave."

Felix approached the young man and immediately realized the issue. Though the man appeared healthy, his internal organs were rapidly deteriorating—a clear effect of whatever was in the water he had just consumed.

The symptoms were so severe that even a master healer would likely find themselves helpless. The test was indeed tough, just as Laura had warned him, and many would have already failed at this stage.

After carefully administering acupuncture, Felix successfully treated the young man in seven minutes and 30 seconds. Of course, he had held back to avoid drawing too much attention.

He knew standing out too much in Martial City could attract trouble, whether from the Maximus family or powerful figures like the Grand Elder. Felix preferred to stay low-key, using the clinic as a front while discreetly working to increase his strength.

Laura had mentioned that Harmony Clinic valued talented individuals. However, Felix was not one to place his trust in organizations.