An Understated Dominance

Chapter 1194: An Unyielding Refusal

“Young man, if you decide to join the Martial Law Bureau, I can personally assure you that you’ll be enshrined!” Derek sweetened the deal even further.

In the Martial Law Bureau, being enshrined held a higher rank than that of Deputy Sheriffs. A two-level promotion in such a short time was a remarkable advancement.

“I appreciate the offer, but I’m still not interested,” Dustin declined once again.

Derek frowned at this persistent rejection. He believed he had offered enticing incentives, but the young man appeared to have little interest in the Martial Law Bureau’s prestige.

“Really? You don’t even want to be enshrined in the Martial Law Bureau? What’s going on in this young man’s mind?”

“It’s a great opportunity to be recognized by the Martial Law Bureau. This kid doesn’t seem to appreciate it. He’s just plain arrogant!”

Even as a young grandmaster, he seems as insignificant as a chicken when

began circulating among

Bureau was the pinnacle of honor. Dustin’s

not come knocking again. Are you absolutely certain about not reconsidering the offer to join

of

to challenge the leader of the Martial

Everyone has their own path. I won’t pressure you,” Derek responded tersely before leaving the

expression soured, revealing a hint

tea,” Eldric said, attempting to ease the tension. He led Derek and his group to a

were mostly leaders of various martial sects. At the very least, they were all half-step masters, and some

example, there was Jan Crane, the patriarch of the Skycrane Sect, the abbot of the Temple of Boundless Compassion. They all held a grudge against Dustin since the Black Forest encounter and had come to witness his downfall. After his expected defeat, they planned to seize the opportunity to eliminate him once and

Dustin refuses to heed discipline. If he were to enter the Martial Law Bureau, it would only