An Understated Dominance

The group of masked women brandished a knife and held it dangerously close to Dahlia’s neck; a thin line of blood could be seen on her skin. It was a warning that Dahlia would be killed on the spot if Dustin made any sudden movements.

Dustin furrowed his brow and ultimately released his grip. He wasn’t going to risk Dahlia’s life with the numbers they had.

“That’s more like it.” Astrid stretched her neck. She looked triumphant as she said, “Dustin, you should feel honored that my mentor has taken an interest in you. As long as you agree, we will be a family going forward. And if you refuse, you and everyone else around you will die!”

“Do you have to go to such extremes?” Dustin’s expression was frosty.

This is how we do things. If we can’t get our hands on a talented genius like you, you must be destroyed,” Astrid responded.

“Do you really think you can kill me?” Dustin retorted.

Astrid chuckled as she said, “I know you’re talented, but we came prepared. I added Trangurin to the tea you drank earlier. The poison is colorless and tasteless. Once ingested, your body will feel. weak, and you won’t even be able to use your true energy. Judging by the time, you should be feeling its effects right about now.”

“Tranqurin?” Dustin’s expression shifted.

of many martial artists. It suppressed their true energy and weakened their bodies. These

get a hold of it when it was

Dustin reached out to grab Astrid but stumbled and nearly fell. Before he knew it, sweat started to form on

specifically meant to restrain expert martial artists like

faster the medicine takes effect. How about it?

grinned.

Lord employed his precious

one more time. Are you going to submit to us or not?”

on!” Dustin forced himself to

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not afraid of death?” Astrid’s expression darkened. She was out of patience. If it weren’t for the Dark Lord valuing him greatly, Astrid would have killed

is powerful, I still have enough strength to make sure

was seething in anger. Just as she was about to make a

too stubborn. You won’t get anywhere by using force. Why

to persuade him?”