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    Inside, a middle-aged man sat in a chair, missing his left arm and right leg. He was casually sipping from a bottle of liquor. "Are you Gabriel Wade?" Dora began.


    But Felix nudged her aside and spoke up, "Hello, we''re sorry to disturb you."


    The man took another swig and looked at Felix with amusement. "I''m just a cripple. Why are you being so polite?"


    Felix''s expression was serious. "I always respect those who''ve fought on the battlefield."


    The man chuckled. "Well, well, you''re an interesting one. You can sense the killer instinct in me, huh? Impressive."


    Felix had indeed noticed it as soon as they entered. This man had clearly seenbat, which exined his missing limbs.


    "You''re alright, kid. I''m Gabriel Wade. What brings you here? It''s been years since anyone''se around. I''m curious," Gabriel said.


    Dora stayed quiet, letting Felix take the lead. "Mr. Wade, I know you have the Veilflower. I was wondering if you''d be willing to sell it to me. Name your price. I need the Veilflower to save a life!" When Gabriel heard the mention of Veilflower, his expression darkened. "Humph! Those good-for-nothing kids back home would sell out for money. No wonder you found this


    ce.


    "Get out! I''m not selling the Veilflower. Even if you brought me the moon, my answer would be the same."


    Just as Felix was about to speak, the door was kicked open.


    "You''re pretty cocky, huh? I can''t give you the moon, but how about trading your life for the Veilflower? Any problems with that?"


    Three men entered. The one in the middle was young, smoking a cigarette with a smug expression. The two men nking him were middle-aged and exuded the air of skilled fighters. "Zachary? What are you doing here?" Dora asked, surprisingly recognizing the young man.


    "Well, if it isn''t Dora! No wonder I had a feeling I''d run into someone I knew." Zachary


    Xanthos smirked.


    Frowning, Dora whispered to Felix, "We''re in trouble. Zachary''s from the Xanthos family. They''re the second most powerful of the three big families in town-way stronger than my


    family in many ways. But why is he interested in the Veilflower, and how did he find out about this ce?"


    The three hidden powerhouses in Avesburgh were indeed formidable. The fact that Ted could manipte them into feuding with Felix before showed that they did not even consider the Kinsley family and Kane as threats.


    Of course, that was also because Kane had never revealed his position as the deputy chief of Dragon Alliance.


    "Dora, why don''t you and your littlepdog run along now? You should know that the Veilflower''s going to be mine. Don''t let a silly herb ruin our rtionship," Zachary taunted


    Dora was clearly intimidated, but Felix was not backing down. "Mr. Wade hasn''t made his decision yet. Anyone canpete for it. May the best man win."


    Dora was conflicted.


    Felix was impressive, but the Xanthos family was not to be underestimated. Their martial artists were far superior to her family''s.


    Suddenly, Gabriel smashed his liquor bottle on the ground and shouted, "All of you, get the hell out! You have no idea who I''m saving this Veilflower for. Even if Lady Summers herself showed up, she wouldn''t dare take it from me!" Chapter 229


    Gabriel''s words caught Zachary''s attention.


    Zachary scoffed. "What a joke! A cripple with a big mouth. I wasn''t caled to be set of guy like you."


    He took a drag from his cigarette and waved his hand dismissively "Take out his after les Maybe then he''ll understand the kind of attitude he should have when taking is me*


    Even Felix found Gabriel''s im about Xena a bit exaggerated, the he was just aging scare them off.


    As one of Zachary''s henchmen stepped forward to carry out the coder Feit moved in front of Gabriel.


    "This is a transaction, not an extortion. You''re free to leave if you don''t want to buy There''s no need for violence."


    Without waiting for Zachary''s order, the man threw a pin at Fain. They were used bullying others with Zachary, and anyone who dared to stand up to them had to be ready t face the consequences.


    A dull thud echoed through the room. Felix stood unharmed, while the attacker few out the door,nding heavily on the ground. He twitched a couple of times before goingpierely motionless. Zachary scowled and turned to Dora. "Dora, are you sure you want to pick a fight with me? Think about the consequences."


    Dora quickly waved her hands. "Don''t look at me! I don''t know him. I swear


    Zachary was satisfied with her response, and he tumed his attention back to Felix. "YouTE got two choices. Either get on your knees and beg for forgiveness, then cripple one of your arms, or you and your family will face a miserable fate. None of you will be spared." The fact that he was already threatening Felix''s family so casually showed bow line regard the Xanthos family had for others.


    "Get lost!" Felix''s response was short and to the point.


    The remaining middle-aged man was worried that if Felix lost control and hurt Zachary, the consequences would be disastrous. It was better to retreat for now.


    So, he whispered to Zachary, "Mr. Xanthos, this guy is strong. We shouldn''t risk it right


    now."


    Zachary red at Felix for a long moment before grinding his cigarette butt into the floor." We''ll settle thister!"


    As Zachary left, Dora looked worried. "Honestly, I hope you''ve got some hidden skills up your sleeve. Yourbat abilities alone aren''t enough to take on the Xanthos family." Felix shrugged it off and turned back to Gabriel, who spoke coldly, "Don''t think I''m grateful just because you solved this problem. The Veilflower isn''t meant for you. Leave now."


    Felix was not about to give up. If he could get the Veilflower, he would only need one more item to wake Curtis up. "I said you could name any price. At least give me a chance."


    Seeing that this would not be resolved quickly and that she would not be much of a help, Dora chimed in, "Felix, I''m heading out. I need to report what happened to my dad. You know how it is with these powerful families. Don''t say I didn''t do my part!" "Alright. You go ahead," Felix replied.


    Perhaps because Felix had shown honor and followed the rules, Gabriel angrily pointed at something and said, "Fine! Can you make me normal again, like a regr person?"


    His arm and leg were not just injured. They werepletely gone. Even the most skilled doctor would not be able to help. Gabriel was clearly trying to make Felix give up. "If that''s what you want, sure. Give me a day. I''ll need to go to the hospital morgue to find suitable limbs for you."