novelxo Chapter 935
"Ha! I can't believe you actually got up! Think you can handle it?" Averill doubled over with laughter. Karina was also chuckling, and Felix finally realized they had been teasing him. He shook his head and said, "Alright, you two, enough with the jokes."
...
The next day, Felix met with Kayden, the powerful Fish Man, on the outskirts of Gray City.
"Here's the Twin Fish Cauldron. I trust everything is in order?" Felix asked, and after carefully examining the artifact, Kayden smiled with satisfaction.
"Indeed, this is the genuine Twin Fish Cauldron. You truly delivered on your promise," Kayden confirmed. Felix understood why someone as powerful as Kayden had been hesitant to retrieve it himself-he feared the founding master of Skyward Guild.
"And here's your Dragonspine," Kayden said as he handed over the item, making Felix smile. It was
refreshing to have a straightforward exchange without any hidden agendas.
...
That evening, Melissa executed Shane, the imprisoned Fish Man. She finally achieved her revenge and found closure. Meanwhile, Felix and Nala sat across from each other in the villa.
Felix asked, "So you're saying I shouldn't use the Shadow Mask in Martial City unless absolutely necessary?"
Nala nodded firmly. "Correct. Martial City is filled with powerful experts, and the Shadow Mask carries its own complicated history. If you're discovered using it, surviving there would be extremely difficult at your current level."
Felix sighed, feeling a little disheartened. He had thought the Shadow Mask would provide an extra layer of security. "Thanks for the warning. I'll play it by ear," he replied.
Felix and Nala had already agreed to split up once they reached Martial City. Felix needed to reach a certain level before reuniting with Nala and fulfilling their promise. Given the gap in their abilities, traveling together now would only slow him down,
Nala remarked, "It's too bad you're only going to Martial City for a
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mission. Otherwise, you could go straight to your birth mother and save yourself a lot of trouble. But there's a catch-if you acknowledge her you'll have to stay by her side. Otherwise, your life will still be in danger."
Felix frowned thoughtfully. "I haven't decided about meeting her yet. I'll cross that bridge when I come to it."
While Nala knew of Felix's mission to Martial City, she was not privy to the details. For Felix, focusing on the task at hand was the priority; finding his birth mother could wait.
"Since you're going on a mission, I'm sure the headquarters have prepared everything you need," Nala said. "Here's my phone number in Martial City-please contact me immediately if you run into trouble." Nala had no reason to linger in the capital now that she had found the man she was looking for, which would be in Martial City.
"I will," Felix promised.
After Nala left, Felix received a call from Silas. They chatted briefly, with Silas mostly asking if Zara, his treasured apprentice, had visited Felix. Unfortunately, there was still no news.
This was not necessarily bad-it meant Zara was still resisting the Twinshade Body and had not succumbed to it.
While standing by the window, Felix
contemplated his situation under the
moonlight. With Kayden's
Dragonspine absorbed, he now possessed eight pieces, needing just one more for completion. His
enhanced power would definitely improve his chances in Martial City.
He had successfully learned the Lone Paragon, a reliable lifeline against powerful enemies. Even if he
could not win a fight, activating it at the crucial moment would at least ensure his escape.
Felix had also been diligently studying Gerald's medical book every day. After experiencing the benefits of
the pills described within, he was more motivated than ever to master its teachings.