“I’m resigning! That should settle my debt with the Riley family, right?” Shawna’s voice trembled with barely restrained anger. “Dream on! The debt you and your mother owe to the Riley family can never be settled!” said a member of the Riley family and sneered. His face twisted with contempt. “You two are just a worthless nobody and a b*stard child. Our family’s mercy in taking you in is the greatest blessing you’ll ever get. How could you possibly repay that?” “Uncle, that’s crossing the line!” Shawna’s voice trembled with fury. “Too far indeed. Someone needs to teach him some respect,” Dustin said coldly as he strode forward. In a single stride, he stood before the man. Smack! The slap echoed like a gunshot in the Riley family’s lavish hall. The man flew backward like a rag doll. He did not even have time to react. He blacked out midair. By the time he hit the floor, he was already unconscious and sprawled limply like discarded trash. The Riley family mem
John Donner was a name synonymous with power and fear in Grayvale. He was a renowned martial artist who had reached the esteemed sovereign grade. His reputation spanned decades, and his influence on Grayvale was absolute. He was simply known as Master Donner. John was not just a man of influence. He was an untouchable force. Whether in legitimate circles or the underground, there was no one who dared to disrespect him. As his arrival at the Riley family villa drew near, the atmosphere grew heavy. It was suffused with an invisible pressure that seemed to pierce through the walls. It was suffocating, like a tangible aura of dominance that preceded the man himself. When John finally stepped into the villa, Dustin could hear his deliberate breathing. Each breath was perfectly measured. It was a hallmark of a martial artist grandmaster. It was a breathing technique designed to amplify strength with every step. John was building his power with each step, and his potential devas
“Security guard? A servant? Ha! Do you even know who he really is?” The crowd exchanged puzzled glances. “Who... is he?” John’s gaze sharpened and cut through the tension like a blade. “Twenty years ago, the prestigious Fox family of Grayvale was annihilated overnight. It was said that no one survived. But later, it was discovered that a son and daughter managed to escape. The bloodline of the Fox family endured, and he is the surviving son.” Shock rippled through the room. The Fox family massacre had long been shrouded in mystery. Those who knew of it understood that probing too deeply would invite disaster. Few had ever imagined that any Fox family member had survived. But Dustin, far from lying low, had boldly stepped back into the very city where his family met its end. Was he reckless or just trying to die? Shawna looked at Dustin with a mix of emotions. The quiet and seemingly unassuming security guard she had brought along had such a devastating p
John was a Legendary Martial Saint. When someone of his caliber reached near-perfect condition, the destructive power they could unleash would be terrifying. At this moment, Dustin was like prey locked in the sights of a hunter. He would be taken down at any second. “A Martial Saint in action? That brat doesn’t stand a chance,” someone muttered. “He’s dead for sure! Good riddance!” The Riley family members sneered. Archie smirked in anticipation. With Dustin out of the picture, no one could stop him from marrying Maisie. Standing in the center of the hall, John fixed his piercing gaze on Dustin. There was a flicker of admiration in his eyes. “The surviving descendant of the Fox family... To have reached such a level at your age is remarkable. At your age, I was far weaker… “I am the leader of Honora’s martial arts community. I owe the General of the West a favor, and he has tasked me with killing you today. Since you are a young man, I will grant you the courte
A flash of cold steel swept through the air. John’s eyes bulged in shock as he stumbled backward and clutched his neck. Blood gushed persistently from his throat. Thud. Thud. Thud. After a few unsteady steps, he collapsed lifelessly to the floor. His eyes were wide open in disbelief, even in death. “He killed him!” The Riley family members turned pale and trembled uncontrollably. Archie’s face twisted and turned into a sickly shade of purple. Dustin did not even look at John’s corpse. The moment John stepped into the Riley family villa with orders to kill him, his fate had been sealed. “Hell Guards, remove him,” Dustin said flatly. Three shadowy figures emerged as if conjured from the very air. Without a word, they efficiently dealt with John’s body. This was the home of Shawna and her mother, and Dustin did not want to make them feel uneasy. Otherwise, he would not have bothered with the body. Their practiced movements chilled everyone to the bone.
“My Liege, I’ve confirmed it. The Bloodveil Orchid is within the McCall family villa, located in Grayvale,” a Hell Guard said respectfully to Dustin at the security booth outside the Creative Arts Corporation building. Yesterday’s tension at the Riley family villa ended on an oddly subdued note. Though Shawna remained suspicious, she chose not to press the matter. Dustin had since resumed his unassuming role as a security guard. The Bloodveil Orchid was an extra ingredient needed to make the antidote to Irene’s poisoning. “The McCall family keeps a low profile, but they’re rumored to have ties with a top figure in Central Harbor… “Jonathan McCall has been bedridden for years and relies on rare and potent herbs to cling to life. The Bloodveil Orchid is such a rare herb that is brought in specifically for his treatment.” Dustin frowned. Someone dependent on the flower to sustain his life would hardly give it up. “Regardless, the flower must be secured,” Dustin said
“Who says fame is the only measure of medical skill? You’ve invited the most renowned physicians for years, haven’t you? Yet, has anyone even been able to cure Mr. McCall?” “You little brat, are you looking for trouble?” the gatekeeper snapped. “Do you know where you are, kid? This isn’t a place for your antics. Get lost!” barked one of the physicians nearby. He was clearly insulted by the insinuation. Dustin’s face darkened. His patience was hanging by a thread when a melodic voice suddenly interjected, “Let him in.” Heads turned as a striking young woman appeared, and she walked gracefully toward them. Dressed in an ethereal white silk gown that seemed to float around her, she exuded an otherworldly beauty that was almost unreal. Her serene and refined demeanor set her apart, as if she were a goddess descended to the mortal world. Dustin immediately understood that this must be Allison McCall, the fabled beauty of the McCall family. “Miss Allison, this brat is no
Dustin’s skills amazed everyone in the hall. A Legendary Martial Saint in his early twenties was explosive news anywhere in Lovellia. “What? A Legendary Martial Saint?” Just as Allison entered the hall, she happened to see Dustin severely injure the ninth grade middle-aged martial artist. Her eyes instantly lit up. Upon hearing the elder’s shocked cry, her mouth slightly parted in disbelief. The McCall family was a low-profile martial arts family. She was a martial artist herself, and with exceptional talent, she had already reached the seventh grade. This placed her among the top young talents in Lovellia. But she was instantly overshadowed when compared to this man. Allison found it hard to believe that someone almost the same age as her had reached the Legendary Martial Saint level. She could not help but grow more curious about Dustin. ‘I knew it. He must be someone extraordinary,’ Allison thought. She felt glad that she had invited him in. “Sir, may I
Dustin put his key into the lock. Inside the apartment, Kendall tensed. He gave the goons by the door a meaningful look to tell them to stay ready. The two goons by the door were big and brawny. Neither of them was someone to be messed with. Kendall believed that Dustin, with his small build, would be easily apprehended the moment he walked through the door. There was a creak as the door opened. Dustin slowly swung the door open and stepped into the apartment. Immediately, he saw Patricia tied up and with a panicked look on her face. He also saw Kendall standing at the side, looking all pleased. “Get him!” Kendall ordered. The two brawny goons by the door jumped out and pounced on Dustin viciously. Looking unaffected, Dustin ignored the goons and side-stepped his two attackers. The goons missed him completely. The two goons looked stunned. With a crash, they sprawled out on the floor. They landed so hard that it felt like the floor shook with several qua
Patricia had learned a lot about cooking from Dustin. That day, she was prepared to make a feast and show off her cooking skills to Dustin. Patricia could not help but chuckle when she imagined Dustin smiling happily while eating her food. As she drove out of the city and toward the suburbs, the number of cars on the road lessened. When she turned a corner, a car suddenly flew out toward her. Patricia frantically hit the brakes and narrowly avoided the other car. Patricia was pale-faced, and her heart was beating fast. She was about to get out of the car to check things out when a familiar figure exited from the other car. “Kendall?” Patricia frowned. She did not like Kendall at all, and she immediately became wary. Then, several other people exited Kendall’s car. After a while, Patricia’s car drove toward her and Dustin’s place in the suburbs, with Kendall’s car beside hers. It was the first time that so many people were in their humble home. From the loo
After Amadeus and Kendall left Duscia Corporation, the Dhillon family’s businesses started failing even faster. It was not only because of external factors. There were various issues internally as well. The shareholders all gave up their shares one after the other and added to the disaster. The Dhillon family knew that this was only happening because of Duscia Corporation. Amadeus took his family members and went to each of the other families in Hattan. He begged them for help. Yet, everyone rejected them cruelly. Some did not even have the courtesy to open their door to them. No one wanted to help them. Even the insignificant families they despised dared to be rude to them. With banks refusing their loan applications, the Dhillon family was desperate. They initially thought that Duscia Corporation would suffer with them no matter how powerful it was, and it would experience losses as well. However, Duscia Corporation had no such trouble while they were on the verge of destr
“It doesn’t matter what he was,” Amadeus said quickly. “As long as you’re willing to let the Dhillon family off, we will punish Kendall very severely. However he might have treated you before, we’ll make sure he suffers the same!” Dustin shook his head. “It’s easy to talk big. Why don’t you ask your son what he’s done?” Amadeus frowned. Amadeus thought that Kendall must have insulted or humiliated Dustin at worst. That was not too bad. “What did you do, brat? Tell me!” Amadeus roared. “I… tried to kill him, but I failed,” Kendall said with his head bowed. “What?!” Amadeus was appalled. He never thought that Kendall would go that far. This was a huge deal. How were they supposed to settle it? This was especially true since Dustin was so much more powerful. At this point, the ones who were in an impossible situation were them. Amadeus felt very regretful. He knew that he should have been stricter with Kendall. If he had been, things would never have gotten this
“Kendall, do you know the CEO of Duscia Corporation?” Amadeus asked when he saw what was going on. Kendall put on a pained grimace. Of course, he knew the CEO of Duscia Corporation. Kendall had never expected that Dustin would be the CEO of Duscia Corporation. But what could he do about that? Dustin had utterly humiliated him. Yet, Dustin was also so far above him that there was no way Kendall could get anywhere close. With one word, Dustin had easily brought disaster to the Dhillon family. All the things that Kendall took pride in were nothing to Dustin, and the Dhillon family was powerless against him. Kendall felt only devastation within him. He could not understand how the fool he had insulted without a thought had become the powerful CEO of Duscia Corporation. He was pretty sure that no one in Hattan would ever imagine that Dustin was the CEO of Duscia Corporation. They all thought that it was an important member of the Pierce family. “Duscia… Duscia…” Kendall mut
“What’s going on? Is Duscia Corporation trying to take over the Dhillon family?”“But that doesn’t make sense! They’re attacking us without worrying about their own losses. No normal company would do that. Why are they coming after us?”The Dhillon family was confused. Kendall’s expression changed.He suddenly thought of the Yeager family and how he had slapped Jade.After that, the Yeager family had threatened to take action.Duscia Corporation was their biggest backer. Could they be getting revenge for the Yeager family?But why would they go this far? They were losing money too. Was all this just to help the Yeager family?Was the Yeager family really that important to them?“We have no choice. Duscia Corporation is backed by the Pierce family. We can’t fight them.” Amadeus sighed. “Prepare some valuable gifts. I’ll take Kendall with me to beg their CEO for mercy.”Amadeus sighed again. The Dhillon family was really unlucky. Somehow, they had offended Duscia Corporation wit
The Dhillon family was suddenly hit with a massive crisis.Their business took a serious hit. They faced unfair competition, supply shortages, and crashing stock prices. As one of the biggest families in Hattan, they were completely unprepared. Their losses were huge, and things kept getting worse by the second.The entire Hattan business world was shocked.No one knew who was behind this brutal attack. The strikes were fast and ruthless, as if the attacker did not care about losses and only wanted to wipe out the Dhillon family as quickly as possible. In just a short time, the family was struggling to survive.“It has to be the Cabello family. They must be furious and want to destroy the Dhillon family,” people said in speculation.The Cabello family was a true powerhouse. Their methods were swift and effective, and only they had the strength to pull off such a devastating attack.Even the Dhillon family believed this.They were in complete panic. But no matter what they did, t
Once Dustin accepted a disciple, it meant they were officially recognized. His disciple would no longer be just an ordinary person but someone beyond the mortal realm. “I’ll kneel here until you accept me as your disciple,” Brody said stubbornly and refused to get up. “Brody, get up! Stop messing around!” Adrian scolded. He tried to pull Brody up, but Brody would not budge. Brody was stronger than Adrian. Dustin did not say much. He just lifted a hand slightly. An invisible force lifted Brody off the ground effortlessly. He could not continue to kneel. “What…?” Brody was shocked again by a Martial King’s incredible power. His eyes burned with excitement. This legendary level of strength was something he deeply longed for. “You’re still too young and inexperienced. Lovellia is full of powerful martial artists, and many of them can defeat you. With your current talent and skills, it’s way too early for you to become my disciple,” Dustin said with a smile. “Martial arts
“A Martial King!” Brody shouted in shock. Was he a Martial King? It was the highest title among martial artists, the king of all! Reaching the Martial King level was an incredible achievement. In all of history, fewer than 20 people had ever made it that far. “A Martial King is someone who stands above all. They can control objects. It’s a skill every martial artist dreams of,” Adrian muttered. He stared at Dustin in disbelief. Brody already knew Dustin was strong, not just because he had fought him, but because Dustin was the master of Star Tower. Every master of Star Tower in history had been an unmatched powerhouse. They mastered all kinds of martial arts. But Brody never expected Dustin to already be a Martial King and a true legend. In all of Summerdale, there might not be another Martial King besides him. “He’s so young, even younger than me,” Brody said with a shaking voice. The Martial Kings of history had only reached that level after living for over a hund