The Rise of a Master: It Starts With Rejection

Barry rushed to the Xavier residence at top speed, only to be stopped at the gate.

"Please let me in. I'm Barry Lufter. My father's inside!"

No matter how humbly he begged, the guards wouldn't budge. Annoyed, they threatened him, "You little punk! We're already being nice by warning you. Here, then. We'll step aside. Try breaking in and see what happens."

When the two guards moved away, Barry backed down instead. One step across that gate would mean instant death.

"Well, well! If it isn't Barry Lufter! I heard you became an Intermediate-grade alchemist at Harmony Clinic. Have you come to show off at our house?"

A young man emerged, and Barry quickly greeted him with respect, "Mr. Jace."

The newcomer was Jace Xavier. He was from the main family line and was also Nerissa's cousin.

"Please, Mr. Jace, let me in. There must be some misunderstanding about my father trespassing."

Jace looked down at Barry with contempt. "If there's a misunderstanding, are you suggesting we Xaviers are bullying people? Barry, you're quite bold to judge the Xaviers.

"Oh, right. Aren't you an Intermediate-grade alchemist of Harmony Clinic? Why don't you use your connections? A big shot like you must know people who can put in a word for you, right?"

Barry was frantic. On his way here, he had called everyone he could. But at the mention of the Xavier family, no one would help. Even the supervisor of Westville Harmony Clinic had politely turned him down.

Truthfully, he could not blame anyone since such favors were measured by one's value. He could only curse his mediocre talent. If not, someone from Harmony Clinic would surely have stood up for him.

"So, is Barry's father really inside?" a voice rang out.

It was Felix. He had been there for a while, waiting to confirm the situation. Seeing a Xavier openly mocking and bullying Barry made it clear enough.

"Felix?" Barry was shocked. His face changed as he quickly pushed Felix away. "Leave now! This has nothing to do with you!"

Jace was notoriously tyrannical. Felix was a stranger to him. Questioning him like this would only bring serious trouble.

Sure enough, Jace's expression darkened. "Stop right there! Who the hell do you think you are, shouting at my gates? Are you asking for death?"

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Hearing this, Jace burst out laughing. "Trash really does attract trash! Your friend must be fresh from the countryside!

"Come on! Step aside, you two. I want to see if this little brat dares take even half a step through our gates."

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"If you don't have the guts, get lost!"

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Jace's smile vanished when he saw that Felix was rooted to the spot He had now memorized Felix's face, and those who knew him understood what that meant en

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After hanging up, Felix patted Barry's shoulder. "Don't worry. Your father will be out soon."