The Rise of a Master It Starts With Rejection novel Chapter 1001

"Mr. Ghost, do you know about the Skeletal Demon?" Felix asked suddenly during the drive, remembering how he had asked Deborah before without learning much.

Shepherd laughed and said, "Why are you asking about that one?"

"A friend mentioned him once and said he was ruthless and terrifying. It just made me curious."

Shepherd glanced at Deborah with an odd expression. "Your mentor really does focus solely on alchemy, doesn't she? The Skeletal Demon has been Harmony Clinic's target for years. Obviously, you haven't heard much from Madam Goddard, have you?" he teased.

Deborah frowned. "Teaching him alchemy is enough. Should I keep up with every bit of gossip? Out with it, you old man! You're getting more insufferable with age."

Shepherd chuckled before continuing, "The Skeletal Demon is at the late stage of Transcendent Realm. His combat ability is mediocre at best—he'd lose to any serious fighter at his level. But his cultivation technique is strange.

"He's terrifyingly good at trapping enemies and excellent at disguise, too. It makes him a master of escape. That's how he gets away with his dirty work, making enemies everywhere, including Harmony Clinic.

"Dickson's been hunting him for years. He rushes out at the slightest hint of news but still hasn't managed to kill him after all this time."

Felix's heart leaped. He quickly asked, "Mr. Ghost, since you know so much about him, do you happen to know where he appears sometimes?"

"So, I want to help him. If you trust me, just provide the herbs needed for Soul Ascension Pills once I can cultivate advanced pills. I guarantee at least one successful pill.

"My former mentor taught me a secret technique to increase pill-forming rates. Since it can only be used once a year, I almost gave up on it as useless."

In the front seat, Deborah remained silent. She knew Felix had no such technique since pill cultivation couldn't be enhanced by secret methods. That was just talk to fool outsiders.

But one thing was certain. If anyone could improve the pill-forming rate for advanced pills, it might just be Felix.