The Rise of a Master: It Starts With Rejection novel Chapter 1000

An elderly man with flowing white hair rolled down the driver's window and looked at Felix. "Get in the car already, will you?"

Felix replied respectfully, "One moment, Mr. Ghost."

When he turned back around, the fat man had collapsed to the ground in fear.

"Apologize to her!"

Instantly, the man scrambled up and started kneeling before Laura, apologizing as if his life depended on it.

"If I ever catch you disrespecting Laura again, you know what'll happen," Felix warned.

Laura's vision blurred with tears, feeling that warm sensation of being protected once again.

Only after the Brabus SUV left did the fat man dare to stand, his legs still shaking. "Dear God, I just had a brush with death! Damn, I've only been away from North City for a few months!

"Who the hell is that guy? How'd he get a ride in Mr. Ghost's car?"

That vehicle was recognized throughout not just North City but all of Martial City as Shepherd Ghost's ride. He was an undisputed master of the Transcendent Realm, so nobody would dare cross him.

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Meanwhile, in the Brabus SUV's backseat, Felix felt awkward with Deborah in the front passenger seat. It made him feel like some VIP.

"Felix, when can you start cultivating advanced pills? I may be free of attachments, but I do have some old friends whose descendants could use help," Shepherd said.

Felix had met Shepherd a few days ago and was shocked to learn he had achieved the mastery of Transcendent Realm. Deborah's connections were truly remarkable.