Even if the old man did not ask for Felix's help, he would definitely lend a helping hand. After all, Felix was never the type to just stand by and watch, whether it was his nature or what Gerald had taught him. Since he encountered the situation, there was no way he could ignore it. Besides, it was clear the old man was having a heart attack, and the little bottle he clutched likely contained some kind of fast-acting medication. Felix quickly ran over, opened the bottle, and handed it to the old man, who immediately took three pills. In less than a minute, the man looked as if nothing had happened."Thank you so much," he said.Felix smiled and replied, "No need to thank me. It's just the right thing to do."As Felix turned to leave, the old man grabbed his arm urgently. "You're really a good person. Doing something so kind without even leaving your name? But I can't just let you go without repaying your kindness—wait a moment." With that, he pulled out his phone and made a q
According to Billy, one's energy signature would essentially be an extension of their soul's frequency. While he could mask it temporarily, it would only last for about a year—making it permanent was simply impossible."Felix, come with me. I'll make sure to repay you properly. Trust me. I have the means, so don't turn me down," the old man insisted.Feigning hesitation, Felix eventually agreed and got into the Audi A4. As the car moved, the two of them chatted casually, though Felix remained cautious."Where are we headed, sir?" Felix asked when the car began to slow down. He noticed, with some surprise, that they were entering a massive cave."This is my summer retreat. It's normal to be curious if it's your first time seeing it," the old man replied with a smile.Felix simply nodded and said, "Oh."The car came to a stop inside, and Felix followed the old man out. To his surprise, a group of more than a dozen people was waiting there. At the center, an elderly woman sat in a c
For Felix, someone at the Pulse Realm level was as insignificant as a bug—he could crush them effortlessly. However, since he had just arrived in Martial City and knew very little about the place, acting rashly could lead to unpredictable consequences. If someone stronger lurked in the shadows, failing so soon after arriving would be a disaster. Felix glanced at the corpse of the old woman and quickly came up with a plan.Within a minute, a group of dozens rushed into the cave, their faces shifting to surprise at the sight of so many bodies and all the blood. One of them muttered, "They're all dead?" Leading the group was a young woman who appeared to be in her 20s. She had striking features and a graceful demeanor. She wore a white dress, and her sharp, intelligent eyes scanned the scene."Miss, what's going on here?" one of the subordinates asked cautiously.The woman frowned and examined the area before noticing Felix huddling in a corner. He was crouched with his hands over
Felix did not dare to sprint recklessly, knowing that if he caught the attention of a true powerhouse, things could spiral out of control. In Martial City, he had to tread carefully. Xena had warned him that while killing was forbidden within city limits, anything outside was fair game, and no one would care."The spiritual energy here is so dense—it's worth the trip," Felix muttered, marveling at the environment.Back in the capital, his current level left him with no clear path forward unless he obtained a Dragonspine, which was nearly impossible. Absorbing spiritual energy there was futile due to its scarcity—it would take years to make any progress.Although Gerald's medical book mentioned pills as a way to advance, the higher the grade, the rarer the ingredients. For instance, after the martial arts competition, Felix contacted Yasmin to refine a pill, but three key ingredients no longer existed. Despite years of searching, even Qualls Pharmaceutical had not found a trace o
Even Laura, who was gravely injured, was stunned. She could not believe what she was hearing—a so-called "ordinary person" was actually bold enough to talk to a martial artist so audaciously. In Martial City, such arrogance could only cause him his death.What baffled her more was that Felix seemed completely unfazed, despite the earlier attack creating a massive crater over 30 feet wide. If even she found it terrifying, Bobby's expression at the moment was beyond strange.Bobby sneered. "You must really have no idea how big the world is. You're the first ordinary person to speak to me this way. Don't worry. I won't let you die too quickly. First, I'll crush every bone in your body, then I'll take your head and use it as a soccer ball. How does that sound?"Felix shook his head and sighed. "Not very appealing, honestly."With a casual gesture, he raised his right hand and pointed a single finger. Bobby froze mid-smirk, his expression locked in place as a bloody hole appeared in t
"Laura, I'm thinking about opening a clinic in the city. Is that difficult to do?" Felix asked casually.Laura chuckled. "Not at all. As long as you have a medical license, you can open one easily."Having just arrived in Martial City, Felix already had a rough plan. His primary goal was to strengthen himself, and opening a clinic seemed like the most stable way to achieve that. On the surface, he would treat patients, while in secret, he would purchase rare medicinal herbs for pill cultivation—it seemed like a solid approach."How easy is it to acquire rare medicinal herbs here? Is it just a matter of having enough emeralds?" Felix inquired.Laura could not help but smile knowingly. By now, she had guessed that Felix had to be from the capital. The questions he asked were things no native of Martial City would ever wonder about. Although Xena had provided Felix with a lot of general knowledge, deeper details about life in Martial City could only come from someone who had lived
"What's wrong?" Felix asked with a frown. Laura's reaction seemed overly dramatic, as he had only asked about the Maximus family, nothing more.Realizing her mistake, Laura quickly composed herself and apologized, "I'm sorry. I didn't expect you to ask about the Maximus family."In Martial City, they're a very special group with eyes and ears everywhere, both inside and outside the city. Whatever you do, don't mention them to anyone else. It's too easy to end up on their radar."Her explanation left Felix feeling fortunate to be guided by her. With matters like Harmony Clinic, he could figure things out by spending a bit of emerald. However, it would not be as easy to find sensitive information about the Maximus family because there would not be a second chance to learn that, and no one else would have warned him."The Maximus family is the top family in Bedford, located in the southern region of Martial City. They're extremely powerful and notoriously domineering. On top of that
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