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Chapter 445

Penulis: Marina Vittori
The next morning, Dustin was reading medical literature when a silver Bentley pulled up at the entrance of the courtyard.

"Bad news, Dustin! Something happened to my dad!" Ruth rushed into the building and yelled anxiously.

"Calm down. Your dad won't die yet." Dustin slowly lowered his book, looking unbothered.

"Huh? How did you know?" Ruth was surprised.

"Didn't I tell you yesterday? Your father was poisoned, and he won't live past three days. This is only the second day, so he still has one day left," Dustin answered.

"Then, what should we do? Can you treat him?" Ruth pressed.

"I can, but on one condition."

"What is it?"

"I hope your family can agree to your sister's request and break off the engagement with the Grant family."

"Break off the engagement?" Ruth frowned. "Dustin, this isn't a matter to be taken lightly. My father won't agree to it."

The marriage was one that both families were expecting. Should the engagement be broken off, the relationship between the two
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  • An Understated Dominance   Chapter 446

    At noon, Dustin sat in Ruth's car, and the two of them arrived at the Harmon estate with ease.As one of the Fabulous Five, the Harmon family's headquarters were luxurious. It had a man-made lake, a garden with artificial hills, farms, wineries, and numerous magnificent villas. Hundreds of guards patrolled the perimeters, and dozens of staff worked there, fully demonstrating the power of an aristocratic family.Staring at the garden, Dustin pondered about the annual family gathering happening tomorrow."We're here."The silver Bentley slowly pulled into the entrance of the main villa. As soon as they got out of the car, they spotted Jessica and two servants waiting for them at the entrance."You're here." Jessica gave Dustin a look over and asked cooly, "Yesterday, you said that my husband was poisoned by mystic poison. Is that true?""You wouldn't have looked for me if it weren't," Dustin answered, making Jessica narrow her eyes.She would never have sought him out if her hus

  • An Understated Dominance   Chapter 447

    "You agree, then?" Peter regarded Dustin disdainfully with his arms folded."Of course." Dustin nodded. "Since you look so confident, I'm curious to see how good you are. However, I hope you don't regret your promise later.""Good. I'll show you how lacking your traditional medicine is compared to modern medicine!" Peter smirked smugly. He pulled a vial of green liquid from his case and explained, "See this? This is the newest antidote my team developed. Within thirty minutes, the patient will wake up again.""Good luck." Dustin's response was simple."Look closely. This is the power of science!" Peter exclaimed before slowly injecting the green drug into Hector's body.After ten minutes, the unconscious man began to react. Sweat beaded Hector's forehead, his limbs began warming up, and the blue discoloration in his skin began to recede as his condition began to improve."It's working! It's working!" Jessica and Ruth were over the moon to see the changes.As expected of a lead

  • An Understated Dominance   Chapter 448

    Jessica's eyes had turned hostile."That's odd. We've tested our antidote multiple times. There's no way it would fail." Peter began feeling slightly nervous as well."What now?" Jessica demanded with a frown."This place is too poorly equipped. There's nothing better I can do." Peter answered seriously. "So you turned out to be useless after all?" Jessica's face darkened further. The person she thought was her husband's savior turned out to be a quack doctor!"Why don't you think of another solution, Dr. Peter?" Quentin insisted."It's futile. The technology your country uses is too dated. I can only cure him back in my country." Peter shook his head, feeling proud of his country."Just admit that you can't do it and stop blaming our facilities or technology." Dustin retorted cooly."As if you'd be able to treat something I can't!" Peter humphed haughtily. "This is the difference between traditional medicine and modern medicine. You need all sorts of equipment, but we only

  • An Understated Dominance   Chapter 449

    Not long after he spat out the dark blood, Hector came around. Although his body was weak, it was a miracle that he'd made it.As for Peter, when he saw Hector regain consciousness, he admitted defeat and apologized to Dustin sincerely. He said that he'd been foolish to underestimate the power of traditional medicine and that he'd resign from his position after returning to his country to start learning traditional medicine instead.Dustin decided to let the man be. After all, Peter may be a proud man, but he sincerely respected those who were stronger than him.The rest of the Harmon family also resumed their activities after making sure that Hector was fine. Quentin, however, made sure to glare at Dustin on his way out."How are you feeling, Dad? Are you in pain anywhere?" Ruth walked over to the bed, holding a glass of warm water."I'm fine. I just feel slightly bloated." Hector took two sips."Duh. Look at the blood you threw up. It's full of maggots!" Ruth told him, shaken.

  • An Understated Dominance   Chapter 450

    "Huh?" Hector turned around and looked at Jessica, who reluctantly said, "You were in critical condition, so I became desperate and told him that as long as he's able to treat you, I'll let the two of them meet.""That's fine. Your intentions were good." Hector didn't get angry but responded calmly instead. "I agree to let you two meet, but you'd better not mess around. I'll have someone watching you. Got it?""Yes!" Dustin agreed immediately."Ruth, lead him to your sister," Hector instructed."Okay!" Ruth chirped.Natasha has been waiting for this chance for ages, and today, the two would finally get to meet."Oh, that reminds me …" Before leaving the room, Dustin halted and turned his head around. "Mr. Harmon, mystic poison isn't a simple issue. The person who poisoned you probably has more in store. Be careful of those around you.""Got it." Hector nodded. He has always lived in seclusion, so it wasn't easy to poison him. It was also worth noting that tomorrow was the ann

  • An Understated Dominance   Chapter 451

    Meanwhile, in the backyard, a gorgeous woman sat gracefully on the arched bridge over the pond, her gaze fixed on the fish swimming in the water.Her feet dangled in the air, and her toes would occasionally break the water's surface. Bathed in warm sunlight, she resembled a fairy, taking one's breath away effortlessly. Even the colorful blossoms in the garden paled in comparison to her.There was a splash as the woman flung a handful of fish feed into the pond.Instantly, thousands of fish swarmed near her and thrashed around, splashing water everywhere. The colorful fish painted a gorgeous painting as they fought for good."I envy you fish. You can live without worrying about anything, unlike me, who can't even decide what I like." The woman sighed, her expression turning sad."Who said you can't?" A familiar voice rang out behind her.The woman froze before laughing at herself. "I'm even beginning to hallucinate in broad daylight now.""Hallucinate? It's not that serious, is

  • An Understated Dominance   Chapter 452

    Knowing Natasha's temper, eloping did sound like something she might do. With the family gathering right around the corner, Mrs. Davys couldn't let something like that happen. "Fine. You can stay." Natasha wasn't in the mood to argue, so she dragged Dustin over to the gazebo over the pond. Mrs. Davys was just about to follow them when Ruth stopped her. "My dad only said to keep an eye on them, not stalk them! Why would you impede on a couple's private conversation?" Mrs. Davys thought about it for a moment and decided to wait where she was. After all, the two of them were still within her sights, and she could see every move they made."How did you get in here, Dear? My father isn't the type of person who would give in easily." Natasha asked, pouring two cups of tea."I saved his life, so I asked to meet you in return." Dustin gave her a run-down of everything that had happened.After hearing the story, Natasha grumbled. "What a reckless old man!""That's why I came to talk

  • An Understated Dominance   Chapter 453

    Dustin did not leave right after meeting Natasha. Instead, he stayed in the Harmon estate under the pretense of treating Hector's illness.Naturally, to prevent the two of them from eloping, Mrs. Davys kept a close eye on them the entire time, separating them every time their actions became intimate. During the night, the two were forbidden from seeing each other, which Dustin obeyed begrudgingly.With that, the night passed uneventfully. The next morning, the Harmons' annual family gathering had officially begun. Countless people began pouring into the estate, luxury cars casually clustering the plaza.As one of the Fabulous Five, the Harmon family was incredibly prosperous, consisting of hundreds of family members. Besides those from the Harmon family, loyal company staff and other important family guests had all been invited as well, making the place much livelier. Hector, the head of the family, looked much better after receiving another round of treatment from Dustin.

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  • An Understated Dominance   Chapter 2522

    The unrest in West Lucozia finally ended with the capture of Warrick.Every official who was his accomplice was thoroughly investigated. Those who needed to be arrested were taken into custody, and those who deserved to be punished were executed.After the purge, more than 300 officials in West Lucozia were removed from their posts. Those guilty were arrested, and those whose crimes were severe were executed.Under Austin's iron-fisted reforms, West Lucozia's government underwent a complete overhaul. Corruption, bribery, and the tangled web of illegal deals were swept away like dust in the wind.The citizens quickly noticed the difference. When they visited government offices, they no longer faced delays, refusals, or demands for bribes.Long-neglected public issues began to move forward, thanks to the organized efforts of newly appointed officials. Things were improving across the board.Instead of fearing the crackdown, the citizens welcomed it. The corrupt officials who had dr

  • An Understated Dominance   Chapter 2521

    Austin's expression also turned serious as he saw the doubt in Dustin's eyes. He knew Dustin wouldn't worry over nothing.There were many strange beings in Streuqua, including vampires, werewolves, and the like. These supernatural species were notoriously hard to kill. Even after being decapitated, they weren't necessarily dead.Austin wasn't sure if Poseidon had that kind of ability. After all, the Hall of Gods and its so-called royal gods were still a mystery to most people in West Lucozia.To play it safe, they needed to recover Poisedon's head for their own peace of mind.Out on the water, Jaxon led a team of soldiers and ship crews to comb the sea in search of Poisedon's severed head.At the docks, all eyes turned to Warrick, Mulder, and the others. They had been tied up and were now being dragged before Dustin and Austin one by one.Warrick looked pale, but there was a certain defiance in his eyes. He knew his fate was sealed. After Dustin killed Poseidon, Warrick knew his

  • An Understated Dominance   Chapter 2520

    Moments later, the once-turbulent sea finally calmed. All that remained was a dense cloud of steam. Like a giant beast, it slowly drifted across the water, as if telling the tale of the heart-pounding battle that had just taken place.Dustin stood on the surface of the sea with the Celestial Blade in hand. His face was grim as he looked ahead. His clothes were torn, and his body was covered in cuts and bruises. Blood streamed from his wounds and dyed the water beneath him red.Suddenly, a headless corpse floated to the surface. Covered in blue scales, it had torn, ragged wings on its back. The body was riddled with gaping wounds as the dark blue blood seeping from it dissipated into the water.The body belonged to Poseidon."H-He's dead? How is that possible?"Looking at the headless corpse floating on the sea, Warrick and the others couldn't help but stare in shock. They never imagined Dustin could slay one of the world's mightiest royal gods with a single blow. If they hadn'

  • An Understated Dominance   Chapter 2519

    Poseidon slowly rose from the seawater, his wound now fully healed. A flicker of madness flashed in his eyes. The severe injury he just sustained not only failed to make him retreat but instead ignited an even stronger fighting spirit within him.He sneered. "Logan, you've surprised me. But you're still going to die today."Poseidon spun his trident wildly, and the already turbulent sea grew even more violent. The waters swirled around him and formed a massive vortex. It expanded rapidly and soon reached nearly 1,000 feet wide. The surrounding waters were sucked in with terrifying force.The suction was so powerful that even Warrick, Mulder, and the others, watching from a distance, had to brace themselves to avoid being pulled in."Hmm?"Dustin frowned as he felt an overwhelming pressure closing in. The force of the swirling vortex before him was terrifying, as if it could swallow everything in its path. But he didn't flinch. In a flash, he launched forward like a streak of

  • An Understated Dominance   Chapter 2518

    Poseidon scoffed. "You're so full of yourself." The surrounding seawater surged violently. It transformed into countless razor-sharp water spikes and whistled toward Dustin. The deadly edges glinted under the sunlight. Like a silver rainstorm, the barrage swallowed every inch of space around him.Dustin's sharp gaze locked onto the incoming strikes. With a light swing of the Celestial Blade, a streak of black sword aura shot out. Every water spike in its path shattered into mist and rained down in a cascade of droplets.However, Poseidon refused to relent. His attacks came in endless waves, an unbroken torrent.He gripped his trident with both hands and spun it, creating several blue energy rings. Each one expanded rapidly and surged toward Dustin like crashing waves.Dustin's figure flickered and vanished from his spot. The next second, he reappeared just outside the energy rings.Hovering in midair, he spun at incredible speed. The Celestial Blade in his hand turned into a b

  • An Understated Dominance   Chapter 2517

    "Logan, I have to admit that you're stronger than I thought. I never expected you'd push me this far," Poseidon said.His arms slowly spread wide, and his blue eyes glowed with murderous intent. "As a mark of respect, I will give it everything I've got. You'll witness the true extent of my power."With a flick of his hand, he made a grabbing gesture. His trident, which had fallen to the bottom of the sea, shot back up through the water and landed firmly in his grasp.Compared to his earlier arrogance, Poseidon now stood with a newfound seriousness. It wasn't just Dustin's strength that had him on edge but his terrifying potential.At only 20, Dustin already possessed this level of strength. If he continued to grow, he would become a serious threat to the Hall of Gods. Hence, Poseidon resolved to eliminate him today."Watch closely," he said.Poseidon slowly raised his trident and gripped it like a javelin. While channeling his energy into the weapon, it pulsed with an intense blu

  • An Understated Dominance   Chapter 2516

    Dustin was Dragonmarsh's elite prodigy, while Poseidon was the famous royal god of the Hall of Gods.Every move they exchanged unleashed destructive power. Within moments, the area within a 300-foot radius was reduced to wreckage.Dustin wielded his true energy-infused longsword. Each swing unleashed a blinding flare of light as if it could split the sky apart with the Celestial Blade.On the contrary, Poseidon's trident commanded the winds and rains. Each strike could summon huge rolling waves as if he were a god reigning over the forces of nature.Sword aura clashed against walls of water and plunged the entire area into chaos.Warrick and the others watched with rapt attention. Their eyes were locked on the battle ahead as they tried to make sense of the chaos.But Dustin and Poseidon were moving so fast that their actions were almost impossible to follow. Their movements blurred together, and they could only catch flashes of two figures constantly clashing. Their strikes ca

  • An Understated Dominance   Chapter 2515

    "Let me correct you," Dustin said.As his hand slowly tightened into a fist, a white longsword formed from his true energy. "In Dragonmarsh, there is no 'God. ' We only have the Lord of the Dead."The moment the words left his mouth, a tempest of sword aura exploded outward. Within a radius of several dozen yards, the winds howled, sand and stones were sent flying, and the waves along the shore grew even more violent."Such overwhelming pressure. That sword aura is insane. Is this Logan's actual strength?"Feeling the surge of energy, Warrick and the others couldn't help but turn pale. It was then they realized that Dustin hadn't been fighting seriously before. Or perhaps, with their strength, they hadn't even earned the right to make him fight for real. They figured only someone of Poseidon's caliber could force Dustin to go all out."Interesting… truly fascinating." Poseidon suddenly laughed. "I thought you were just a pup, but it turns out you're a hungry wolf. Now, this is s

  • An Understated Dominance   Chapter 2514

    Poseidon hovered in the air with his trident in one hand and radiated a commanding presence. He stood like a god, and his figure was so intimidating that it struck fear into those who beheld him.With a wave of his hand, an invisible energy struck Warrick and expelled the three silver needles from his body. Feeling sensation returned to his limbs, Warrick's face lit up. He quickly rose to his feet and clenched his fist to his chest in salute."Thank you, Lord Poseidon, for saving me. I will never forget this kindness!" he said."No need for formalities, Sir Prescott. Now that you've pledged yourself to the Hall of Gods, it's only natural that I ensure your safety," Poseidon replied with a faint smile as he descended gracefully."Your timely arrival was a blessing," Warrick said as he bowed his head slightly in deference. "Otherwise, we would have perished tonight."The Hall of Gods' royal gods were figures he could only look up to. Everything about Poseidon, from his power to hi

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