An Understated Dominance

“Septemortis?”

Everyone looked wary of the black pill.

It was an extremely poisonous substance. Once consumed, death was certain if one didn’t have the antidote.

No one could resist the poison’s effect, regardless of their cultivation. It was something that struck fear in everyone’s hearts.

“Dustin! If your conscience is clear, then take the pill!” Spring shouted at him.

“That’s right! If you don’t take the pill to show you’re innocent, we won’t let you go!” the Hills clamored.

They weren’t happy to let Dustin go. But now that they had the Septemortis, things were different. No matter what tricks Dustin had up his sleeves, he couldn’t escape death unless he gave them a satisfactory explanation.

“Fine. I’ll take it.” Dustin nodded and placed the pill in his mouth.

“Sir Rhys! No!” Nelson immediately stopped Dustin when he saw what he had done. “This is highly poisonous! You’ll die!”

“If he doesn’t take it, he’ll die too!” Autumn yelled.

it! I’ll fight it out

The disciples from Kirin Gang drew their weapons, ready

to see their leader forced into taking poison.

hand, stopping them in their

I’m willing to take the risk. I’ll give everyone an

he swallowed the Septemortis.

off today for Sir Reeds’ sake. But you better bear in mind

didn’t want to stay any longer. With a wave, he led the Hill family’s elite guards

wouldn’t it be better to kill him now? Aren’t we being too generous to give him seven days?”

against Dustin and wanted

And those around him aren’t ordinary people, either. Unless Sir Reeds helps us out, I’m afraid

a favor now. After all, the rascal has

He won’t live more than seven

let him live his last seven days!” Torben said, gritting his

he had to admit that Dustin was very powerful. They’d suffer significant losses if they insisted on going

you.” Conrad flicked