An Understated Dominance, Dustin Rhys story. Chapters 1301 and beyond - JUNLEE (aka Jungal2000) English interpretation

Translated by Jungal2000

This is my take on an ongoing Chinese novel by an unknown author. I've never been much of a reader when it comes to lengthy novels, but as soon as I delved into this tale, I was hooked like a fanatic. And I can't seem to stop. Unfortunately, the English version I was following only released three chapters a day, and my appetite for the story was insatiable. So, I decided to take matters into my own hands and started translating the Chinese text myself. Along the way, I've tried to inject some context into it because Google's translation tends to be too literal.

I've used different names for characters in my translations since they're a result of my own artistic interpretation. I began my translations from Chapter 967, which was posted in a different discussion thread. My aim is to tackle at least 100 chapters a week. However, as much as I love translating and reading this novel, I make sure to reserve my weekends for my family and friends – they're the ones who matter most to me.

The reason for this new thread is that during my two days off, some talented translators have continued where I left off. Their work is already shared and posted in my previous thread. This is fantastic news for readers looking for weekend reads. To avoid any confusion, I decided to create a new thread where I can upload and continue my translations. I'm doing all of this out of love for the story and the enjoyment I get from the process; it makes me feel like I'm a part of the narrative.

For those who are new to this, the best translations are provided by Muhindi Wa Kuchoma, and they are the work of the legendary translator Marina Vitori.


This is the tale of a prince, a legendary Kirin known as Logan Rhys. His life underwent a dramatic change a decade ago when his mother met a mysterious and untimely demise. Fueled by a relentless pursuit of truth, justice, and vengeance, he abandoned his royal palace and adopted the guise of a commoner, going by the name Dustin Rhys. The once-arrogant young prince transformed into a timid and soft-spoken individual, making him an easy target for bullies.

During these ten years, Logan secretly honed his skills and strength, undergoing a profound transformation. However, a recent divorce from his wife, Dahlia Nicholson, after three years of marriage, coupled with a series of life-altering events, pushed him back into action. Slowly but surely, he began to shed his timid persona, reemerging as the formidable figure he once was.

Join us as we follow the journey of Dustin, or Logan, as he strives to surpass, outmaneuver, and overpower entire armies and kingdoms, all through his own determination and bare hands.
 
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So kung gm n sya noon 10 years ago, bkit sinabi half step gm sya currently? Could it be the half step means - half step higher than normal gm?
Oo siguro.
Grandmaster
Martial Grandmaster
Half Step Grandmaster
Ultimate Grandmaster
tama ba ?
 
Oo siguro.
Grandmaster
Martial Grandmaster
Half Step Grandmaster
Ultimate Grandmaster
tama ba ?
Si Ronald Rhys gusto pa nia pumasok s sunod na realm na halos imposibleng marating pero sa tulong ng orb maabot nila. So may kasunod ung ultimate, baka immortality/infinity/heavenly ata yun. Nakalimutan ko. So s tingin ko un ung gusto maabot ni dustin after a year which is 6 months nlng currently
 
Si Ronald Rhys gusto pa nia pumasok s sunod na realm na halos imposibleng marating pero sa tulong ng orb maabot nila. So may kasunod ung ultimate, baka immortality/infinity/heavenly ata yun. Nakalimutan ko. So s tingin ko un ung gusto maabot ni dustin after a year which is 6 months nlng currently
Ou yun na ata pinaka peak. parehas lang ata yang tatlo alam ko pinaliwanag yan e . kaso nakakalito kasi di mo alam kung ibang term lang ginamit or yun talaga e haha
 
basta nakakalito sana maipaliwanag sa mga next epi
 
Chapter 1466 A New Comer

Dustin calmly said, "People from the Medical Bureau don't even have an arrest warrant. Why are you arresting people?"

"That's right! You can seal our drugs, but you don't have the authority to arrest people!" Prudence immediately responded.

Each department had its own responsibilities, and medical matters were indeed under the jurisdiction of the Medical Bureau. However, they didn't have the authority to arrest people.

"You've broken the law, and as an official department, we naturally have a responsibility to oversee it!" the bald-headed man declared.

"Don't act all high and mighty. Let alone whether we've broken the law or not, even if we have, it's not your place to arrest people," Dustin said without changing his expression.

"You dare to be insolent!"

The bald-headed man glared, feeling that his authority was being challenged, and he became somewhat angry, "Kid! I warn you not to obstruct law enforcement, or I'll arrest you too!"

"Arrest me? Do you have the ability?" Dustin sneered.

"You're so insolent!"

The bald-headed man's eyes narrowed, feeling provoked, and he became furious, "Brat! You don't know your place! Arrest them all for me!"

"Stop!"

At this moment, a soft shout rang out from behind.

Everyone turned to look, and they saw a young man dressed in elegant clothing, with a handsome face, walking towards them like the center of a group of stars.

The man had long hair and held a folding fan, looking refined and cultured.

The newcomer was none other than Lucius!

As always, Lucius was surrounded by a group of bodyguards, and they were quite imposing.

Anyone who tried to get close to him was blocked.

"Lucius?"

Upon seeing the newcomer, Isabela and Dominic immediately furrowed their brows and felt somewhat uneasy for no apparent reason.

They had a tense confrontation over Rejuvenation Ointment before, and now the other party suddenly appeared. It was likely that they didn't have good intentions.

"Fairchild’s Young Lord? Why have you come?"

The bald-headed man's eyelids twitched, and he hurriedly greeted him warmly.

The Fairchild family was the leader of the pharmaceutical industry in Stonia, with an unparalleled network and status. Even the top leaders of the Medical Bureau were supported by the Fairchild family. Their immense power was evident.

He was just a small director, and in front of the future heir of the Fairchild family, he naturally had to be respectful.

"Director Corbin Grifter, you really have a lot of official authority!"

Lucius snorted coldly, "Without distinguishing right from wrong, you dare to arrest people indiscriminately. Who gave you the courage?!"

"Huh?"

The bald-headed man's face stiffened, and he was somewhat at a loss.

He believed that he hadn't offended this young master. Why did the other party's tone immediately become accusatory as soon as he spoke?

"Huh? What's going on? Even though I'm a small official, I dare to act recklessly and arrogantly. If you're promoted one more level, won't you become even more arrogant and overbearing?" Lucius said with a displeased expression.

"I... um..."

The bald-headed man was panicked and broke out in a cold sweat, "Lord Lucius... I'm just doing my job according to the law. If there's anything I've done wrong, please forgive me."

With Lucius's power, just one word from him, and the man would have to pack up and leave. If it was more severe, he might even spend several years in prison.

"Do your job according to the law? You dare to act recklessly without distinguishing right from wrong!"

Lucius scolded mercilessly, "A minor official like you, just one word from me, and you'll be packing up and leaving. If it's more serious, you might even spend a few years in prison."

"According to the law? What kind of law do you know?!"

Lucius said without holding back, "Jade Dew Ointment was jointly developed by the Fairchild and Remington families, and it has passed inspections from various departments without any problems. But in your hands, it suddenly becomes a banned substance. Are you saying that our Fairchild family is knowingly breaking the law?"

"What? The Fairchild family?!"

Hearing this, the bald-headed man was so frightened that his legs went weak.

Damn it! Wasn't it just to deal with the Remington family? How did the Fairchild family get involved as well?

This was big trouble!

Dominic, oh, Dominic! You're pushing me into a pit!






Chapter 1467 Losing a Money-Machine

At this moment, the bald-headed man's heart trembled, and he was filled with panic.

He never dreamed that this matter would be related to the Fairchild family.

It should be noted that the Fairchild family was ranked second among the eight major wealthy families, second only to the Langford family. Especially in the field of medicine, they were the leader.

Even the director of the Medical Bureau was supported by the Fairchild family. How could he, as a small director, dare to offend the Fairchild family?

The bald-headed man trembled, feeling restless and anxious, "Lo... Lord Lucius, there must be some misunderstanding in this matter. The Fairchild family is an industry model with a good reputation and would never knowingly break the law."

"Is that so? Then what about Jade Dew Ointment? Weren't you just about to arrest people?" Lucius coldly questioned.

"No, no, no... It's all a misunderstanding!"

The bald-headed man waved his hands repeatedly in fear, "We of the Medical Bureau are only responsible for medical matters, and we don't have the authority to arrest people. I naturally wouldn't overstep my boundaries. As for the issue with Jade Dew Ointment, it must be a mistake made by my subordinates. I will definitely conduct a thorough investigation when I go back and give the Fairchild family a fair explanation!"

"Hmph! That's more like it."

Lucius opened his folding fan and said indifferently, "Remember, as official personnel, you should handle things fairly in the future and not blindly believe slander!"

"Yes, yes, yes, I'll remember that."

The bald-headed man nodded repeatedly, secretly relieved.

Fortunately, he didn't cause a big disaster, or he would have been finished today.

"Hey! Weren't you about to arrest people? Why haven't you taken action yet?!" The middle-aged man by the coffin couldn't help but speak up.

"Arrest people? Arrest who?"

The bald-headed man furrowed his brows and had an unfriendly look in his eyes.

"Jade Dew Ointment killed my father, and all the related personnel must be arrested immediately!" the middle-aged man shouted.

"Hmph! You say you want to arrest people, so you think you can just do it? Who do you think you are?" The bald-headed man said coldly, "Besides, do you have any evidence to prove that Jade Dew Ointment killed someone?"

"This is the medicine purchase receipt, this is the autopsy report, and there are also remnants of the medicine on my father's wound. They can all prove that he was killed by Jade Dew Ointment!" The middle-aged man presented various pieces of evidence.

"Nonsense! These are all fabricated evidence!"

The bald-headed man snatched them away and tore them into pieces, "I don't know where you got these things, but I warn you, if you dare to cause trouble again, don't blame me for arresting all of you!"

Hearing this, the middle-aged man was furious, "You corrupt official! You're actually helping these unscrupulous businessmen oppress innocent people! You must have been bribed by someone, I'll sue you! I'll sue all of you!"

"Clap!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the bald-headed man directly slapped him and shouted, "How dare you slander officials! If you dare to speak nonsense again, be careful of sitting in prison for the rest of your life!"

"You—!"

The middle-aged man was both angry and furious, and his gaze unconsciously turned towards Dominic and Isabela.

Wasn't it agreed to act together? Why did this guy suddenly change sides at the critical moment?

How were they supposed to act now?

"Director Corbin Grifter, the deceased's body is right here, and there's so much evidence. Why aren't you arresting people?" Dominic said in a deep voice.

They had spent money to invite him over, but now he was backtracking and had no professional ethics at all.

"Mr Stratford, this is obviously a misunderstanding. I suspect someone filed a false report, so a detailed investigation is needed," the bald-headed man replied evasively.

Having offended the Stratford family was just a matter of losing a money-machine. If he offended the Fairchild family, he could lose his job and even go to jail.

He could clearly distinguish between the severity of the two.




Chapter 1468 Talking Nonsense

"Detailed evidence? What evidence?" Isabela shouted irritably, "I order you to arrest them immediately, or I'll sue you for abuse of power!"

"Hmm?" The bald-headed man furrowed his brows, his face becoming somewhat unsightly.

"Director Corbin Grifter, look around, countless pairs of eyes are watching, and there are many reporters here. Do you really want to cover up for these people?" Dominic said sharply.

"This..."

The bald-headed man's face froze, looking very awkward.

Although he didn't dare to offend the Fairchild family, the power of public opinion was also very frightening. If the media reports were exaggerated, it would be troublesome.

"Dominic, you better be careful with your words, or I'll sue you for defamation," Lucius said indifferently.

"Lord Lucius, this is a business between Stratford and the Remington family. I hope you stay out of it," Dominic said.

"Our Fairchild family has already formed an alliance with the Remington family, and Jade Dew Ointment is jointly produced by us. Do you think I can just stand by and do nothing?" Lucius rolled his eyes.

"Lord Lucius, I'm just kindly reminding you. If you persist in your wrongdoings, be careful of causing trouble for yourself!" Dominic raised his voice suddenly and said, "The matter of the Fairchild family's medicine causing death, once it is reported by the media, carefully consider how much damage your Fairchild family will suffer."

"Which media dares to report randomly, I will charge them with false accusations and send all these people to prison!" Lucius said fearlessly.

"Lord Lucius, don't think that the size of your Fairchild family's influence can block the voices of the people. Now that there has been a loss of life, rumors cannot be contained. If it escalates, you may not be able to handle it," Dominic advised.

"A loss of life?"

Lucius glanced at the corpse in the coffin and sneered, "Who told you that this person was killed by our Jade Dew Ointment?"

"Hmph! The certified physical evidence is all here. Could it still be fake?!" the middle-aged man said.

Lucius didn't explain, but snapped his fingers.

Soon, Matilda, the female bodyguard behind him, took out a document and said coldly, "According to our latest investigation, this deceased was deliberately poisoned, and the poison he was exposed to was Toxithrene."

"And these are the ingredients of Jade Dew Ointment. After official verification, there are no harmful substances in it. So the accusation that Jade Dew Ointment harmed people is purely a frame-up. Please take a look!"

As she spoke, Matilda opened the document and displayed the relevant content clearly in front of the crowd and the reporters.

This scene caused many people to whisper.

The reputation of the Fairchild family in the pharmaceutical industry was well-known, and coupled with the presentation of evidence, they had no choice but to suspect the credibility of this tragic incident.

"All this evidence is fabricated! Don't believe them!" the middle-aged man shouted anxiously, reaching out to grab the documents, but was kicked to the ground by Matilda.

Then, she took out another document from her pocket and said coldly, "This filial son bought a large accidental insurance policy for his father yesterday, with himself as the beneficiary. In addition, he is addicted to gambling and has a bad reputation in the local area. I have reason to suspect that he poisoned his own father in order to extort money!"

As soon as these words were spoken, the middle-aged man's face changed drastically, and he shouted repeatedly, "Nonsense! You're obviously talking nonsense!"

"Nonsense?"

Matilda snorted coldly, took out a bag of Toxithrene residue from her pocket, and said, "This is the Toxithrene residue found in your home, with your fingerprints on it. We have already verified it and confirmed its authenticity. With ironclad evidence like this, no matter how you try to explain it, it's useless!"

"Thud!"

Seeing this, the middle-aged man's legs went weak, and he collapsed to the ground, his face ashen.

It's over... it's all over now...






Chapter 1469 Fairchild Came Prepared

When Matilda showed the final proof, the middle-aged man became completely hopeless.

If it were only insurance and bank records, he could still argue his way out of it.

But now that the poison had been found with fingerprints as evidence, he couldn't say a word.

"After all this, it turns out this guy was intentionally extorting us. He's truly despicable!"

"He even harmed his own father, it's just heartless!"

"He's like an animal! A real beast!"

"..."

At this moment, the onlookers began to scold and curse.

They initially thought it was a dishonest merchant causing harm, but it turned out the middle-aged man was deliberately framing others.

What's most infuriating is that he even conspired against his own father.

He had completely lost his humanity, worse than an animal.

"What a worthless person!"

Isabela frowned and muttered quietly.

He managed to mess things up so badly, leaving behind so much evidence; it was like he wanted to get caught.

"It seems the Fairchild family came prepared."

Dominic squinted his eyes, looking somewhat displeased.

To gather evidence this quickly and solve the case effortlessly, he had to admit that Lucius was indeed something.

"Hmph! I could tell at first glance that you're no good!"

Seeing the situation turn against him, the bald man shouted, "Someone! Arrest this father-killing scoundrel and put him in jail for interrogation!"

With that command, several uniformed personnel immediately handcuffed the middle-aged man.

"Mr Stratford! Save me! Please, save me!"

The middle-aged man panicked and shouted towards Dominic.

Once the murder charge was pinned on him, he probably wouldn't see the light of day again.

"Hmph! None of my business!"

Dominic coldly ignored him.

"Mr Stratford! You can't just stand by and watch! You're involved in all this..."

"Shut up!"

The middle-aged man was about to say something else, but Dominic's face changed, and he rushed forward, punching the man in the face, scolding, "You scumbag! If you dare utter a word of nonsense, I'll make sure you suffer!"

The middle-aged man's nose bled profusely, and he lost two teeth, but he dared not speak again.

He knew that if he implicated Dominic, he probably wouldn't survive tomorrow.

"Take them away!"

The bald man waved his hand, and they immediately took the middle-aged man and others into a car.

People were discussing the situation, shaking their heads in amazement.

They never expected such a dramatic turn of events in just a few minutes.

The roles of the wrongdoer and the victim had completely reversed.

"Dominic, why are you so worked up? Does this have something to do with you?" Lucius said with a meaningful smile.

"Sir Lucuis, don't joke around. Our Stratford family is honorable, and we would never do something so treacherous," Dominic said with a forced smile.

"Well, I suppose so."

Lucius grinned, "Framing someone like this is something only those heartless scoundrels without a conscience would do. I guess your Stratford family wouldn't stoop so low."

Dominic's eye twitched, feeling extremely frustrated.

This guy was clearly insinuating, but he couldn't retort, so he had to swallow his pride.







Chapter 1470 Playing With Fire

"Lucius, what did the Remington family give you that made you help them like this?" Isabela asked with a furrowed brow.

"I've always been someone who stands up against injustice. What's it to you? Do you have a problem with that?" Lucius replied, raising his chin.

"Lucius, there are no permanent enemies, only permanent interests. Regardless of what the Remington family offered you, our Torby family is willing to double it!" Isabela made her offer.

"Double it?"

Upon hearing this, Lucius chuckled, a hint of mockery in his smile. "Let me tell you the truth: I'm the largest shareholder of Jade Dew Ointment, owning forty percent of the shares. If we talk about doubling, that's eighty percent. Can your Torby family afford that?"

"What?!"

As soon as she heard this, Isabela's expression changed drastically.

She thought Lucius had received some benefits to support the Remington family, but it turned out the two sides had already formed an alliance.

It was impossible to win over the Fairchild family at this point.

"That's how it is."

Dominic furrowed his brow, his expression turning serious.

He had sensed something was wrong from the moment Lucius appeared.

"Why so silent now? Weren't you offering me double the benefits?" Lucius taunted.

"Hmph! Don't get too cocky too soon! You have Jade Dew Ointment, and we have Rejuvenation Ointment. If we really compare, it's uncertain who will come out on top!" Isabela declared.

Though the Fairchild family was formidable, the Torby and Stratford families were no pushovers.

"Hehe... your Rejuvenation Ointment is nothing more than an inferior product that can't even compare to our genuine Jade Dew Ointment," Lucius sneered.

"Alright! You're saying our Rejuvenation Ointment is an inferior product, right? Then, I challenge you to a bet!" Isabela provocatively said.

"Oh? What kind of bet are you proposing?" Lucius seemed interested.

"It's simple. Let's bet on sales. Let's see whose medicine sells more today!" Isabela declared proudly.

"What happens if I win? And what if I lose?" Lucius asked.

"If you win, it means Jade Dew Ointment is superior, and from now on, you'll have the market all to yourselves. But if you lose, you'll not only have to reveal your formula but also sign an agreement promising never to sell such medicine again!" Isabela explained.

At this, Lucius raised an eyebrow.

Clearly, the Torby family was openly declaring war.

If he refused, he would face ridicule and criticism, which would damage the family's reputation. However, if he accepted, he risked the Torby and Stratford families employing underhanded tactics.

Losing this bet would not only be embarrassing but also result in substantial financial losses, potentially putting the Fairchild family's pharmaceutical business in jeopardy once again.

The consequences were severe.

"What? Are you afraid to bet?" Isabela sneered. "You claim to have a superior product, but do you lack the courage to prove it? Are you a coward?"

Lucius frowned slightly and didn't give a direct answer. Instead, he looked at Dustin and Belinda.

Jade Dew Ointment wasn't his to decide upon.

"Want to make a bet, huh? Alright... we're in." At that moment, Dustin suddenly spoke up.

Belinda's expression changed, and she quickly advised, "Hey, young guy, this could be a sneaky plan by the Torby and Stratford families. Don't fall for it."

"Don't worry, their game is already over today. No matter what they try, it won't make a big difference."

Dustin just smiled casually, not bothered at all.

Isabela suggesting this bet was like playing with fire, making the Torby and Stratford families go broke faster, which was exactly what Dustin wanted.

"Hey, Lucius, what do you think?" Belinda turned to Lucius.

"Now that Dustin has spoken, I'm all in. Our medicines are affordable. If we can't win this bet, we might as well close shop," Lucius said with a shrug.

After hearing that, Belinda finally nodded, "Alright! Let's play along with them! Let's bet!"
 
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Chapter 1456 Hamilton or Roberts?

If things continued like this, the Hamilton family would inevitably decline, and the prestige of the royal family would not match its reputation. So, in recent years, he had started recruiting young talents with extraordinary abilities. Unfortunately, none of them had met his expectations. It was only when he saw Dustin's performance just now that he immediately developed a liking for him and was even willing to tempt him with power, wealth, and fame.

"Damn! This kid's luck is too good, isn't it? Not only did he gain the favor of the patriarch, but he can also marry a beautiful woman. It's truly a double blessing!" Hearing Cedric's conditions, the onlookers were both envious and jealous.

They were members of the Hamilton family, but each of them had limited resources, and their success depended solely on their own efforts. However, Dustin was different. Once he joined the Hamilton family, he would become the focus of their cultivation, a rising star with great potential.

It was a world of difference from their current situation.

"What do you think? Are you satisfied with the conditions I've offered?" Cedric asked with a smile. Anyone with a bit of ambition should know how to choose.

"Thank you for your kind offer, Lord Hamilton, but for now, I have no plans to join any faction," Dustin politely declined.

"Hmm?" Cedric raised an eyebrow in surprise. "Dustin, by joining our Hamilton family, you'll have a powerful backing. Whatever you do in the future, you'll have great assistance. Why not seize this opportunity?"

"Lord Hamilton, you're being a bit unfair," Duncan suddenly stood up and said seriously, "Dustin is a member of our Roberts family. How can he join your Hamilton family? Trying to win him over like this in front of me is not appropriate, is it?"

"Roberts family?" Cedric squinted his eyes, looking meaningful. "From what I know, Dustin is just an ordinary outsider, not a member of your Roberts family. I don't think I'm trying to win him over."

This old fox clearly saw talent and intended to snatch it away by force.

"Previously, he wasn't, but he is now," Duncan said casually. "This kid and my granddaughter are in love. I've already decided to let them get married in a while. By then, he will naturally become a member of our Roberts family."

"Lord Hamilton, are you trying to break up a loving couple?" Natasha stepped forward and provocatively held onto Dustin's arm. "This is my man, how can I let others have any decision on him?"

"Talking about this is meaningless; it's up to Dustin to make a decision for himself," Cedric said seriously. "Dustin, our Hamilton family is a martial family and is more suitable for you than the Roberts family. By joining us, you'll have a powerful family backing. You can achieve great deeds, be granted titles, and even become a king in the future!"

"Young man, our Roberts family is also good. Whether you choose to enter the court as an official or take the battlefield as a general, our Roberts family can help you," Duncan countered.

The Roberts family had more civil officials, and although they were smart, their martial prowess was lacking. Dustin's arrival was the perfect complement to the Roberts family's weaknesses.

"Dustin! As long as you join the Hamilton family, I'll do my best to satisfy any condition!" Cedric said seriously.

To keep this genius, he was willing to do anything, even if it meant tearing his face off with Duncan.

"Young man, as long as you join the Roberts family, you can get engaged to the Princess tomorrow!" Duncan also spoke firmly.

"Dustin! A man should rise to the occasion, achieve great feats, and women will only slow you down!" Cedric argued.

"Hmph! Don't you understand what it means to 'build a family and establish a career'? 'Building a family' comes first, and 'establishing a career' comes second. Understand the priorities before you speak."

"Nonsense! A man should focus on achieving great deeds and building a career. Women are just accessories. Once you have power and influence, you can find any kind of woman you want."

"Brute! A brute who only knows how to fight and kill. You should know that in this vast world, love is the most important!"

"..." As Cedric and Duncan argued, their dispute grew more heated, and they even seemed a bit frustrated.

This scene made everyone feel awkward.

These were both influential figures who dominated the political scene, and yet they were arguing like they were at a local market. Did they not care about their image at all?





Chapter 1457 Extraordinary Honor and Dilemma

"Two esteemed gentlemen, please stop arguing for now and calm down."

Seeing the situation getting worse, Dustin quickly intervened to mediate.

If they continued to argue like this, the two pillars of the court were likely to start fighting on the spot.

"Dustin, make a choice, will it be the Hamilton family or the Roberts family?" Cedric posed the question.

"Young man, think carefully, for a single misstep may lead to a lifelong regret," Duncan advised, stroking his beard.

At that moment, all eyes were on Dustin.

Such a scene, where two major figures were fighting over someone, was extremely rare.

Although it was an extraordinary honor, it was also a dilemma.

The Hamilton family was a martial family, and Dustin was a Martial Master. Considering his future prospects, joining the Hamilton family would be more suitable.

However, the Roberts family was equally prestigious, and with the influence of Lady Natasha, it would be easier to persuade people.

Most importantly, no matter which side Dustin chose, he would offend the other.

Opportunity and risk went hand in hand.

"Both esteemed gentlemen have been very kind, and I appreciate it, but as I said before, I have no plans to join any faction at the moment, so I can only apologize for that," Dustin politely declined once again.

"What?!" Upon hearing this, everyone looked at each other in disbelief.

You see, whether it was the Hamilton family or the Roberts family, it was like a leap from a carp to a dragon.

Yet Dustin had refused all of them.

Such behavior was simply foolish.

"Dustin, this opportunity today is extremely rare. Are you sure you want to give it up?" Cedric asked in surprise.

"Sure," Dustin nodded.

"Young man, do you know that even if some people break their heads, they still don't have the qualifications to join the royal family? Right now, you have two broad paths in front of you, are you really not going to take one?" Duncan was puzzled.

"I have my own path to follow," Dustin replied.

"Very well, you have aspirations," Duncan nodded with a smile. "Alright, I won't force you. If you ever encounter trouble in the future, feel free to come to me."

He had looked down on Dustin before, but his refusal had made him take a closer look at him.

A man should carve out his own path and rely on himself to grow. Relying on others would easily wear down his ambition and courage.

"Thank you, Lord Duncan," Dustin bowed.

"Dustin, I support your choice. Of course, if you change your mind, you can come to me anytime. The doors of my Hamilton family are always open to you," Cedric said with a faint smile.

"Thank you for your kindness, Lord Hamilton," Dustin bowed again.

"Lord Duncan, I have other matters to attend to. I'll take my leave."

After bowing to Duncan, Cedric turned and left.

Although he hadn't succeeded in recruiting Dustin, he was relieved that Dustin hadn't joined the Roberts family. This way, there was still hope for the Hamilton family. As long as they showed goodwill in the future, there might be a chance to recruit Dustin.

To put it another way, making friends with such a potential talent had countless benefits and no harm.

"Darling, I won't be a third wheel here. You two can chat slowly."

After exchanging greetings with Dustin, Duncan smiled and left.

With her granddaughter around, no one could take Dustin away.

"Honey, let's go eat something."

Lady Natasha smiled sweetly and then linked her arm with Dustin as they walked out of the World Martial Arts Academy.

Today's battle had allowed Dustin to shine in Stonia.

Not only did he defeat many of the Hamilton family's talents, but he also won the approval of his future grandfather-in-law, making it a double victory.






Chapter 1458 Amazing and Excellent Ointment

She believed that it wouldn't be long before Dustin truly made a name for himself!

...

In the next few days, Dustin was busy.

First, he had to find medicinal herbs for treatment; second, he had to rebuild the Healwell Clinic; third, he had to pay attention to the matter of Jade Dew Ointment.

Of course, he also had to take some time to accompany Lady Natasha for meals and shopping.

Overall, Dustin didn't have much free time.

Fortunately, Jade Dew Ointment was already on the right track.

Under the name of the Remington family, a pharmaceutical company had been established specifically to sell Jade Dew Ointment.

And after promotion and fermentation, it had already become a competitor to the Torby and Stratford families' Rejuvenation Cream.

Due to its lower price and better efficacy, its reputation in the industry had gradually spread.

All that was left was to officially launch it and it would set off a wave of popularity.

At this moment, in the Torby family's council chamber.

Because of the latest news, Winston urgently called an internal meeting.

Present were not only the core members of the Torby family, but also some high-level members of the Stratford family.

"I just heard that the Remington family has developed a new Jade Dew Ointment, and its efficacy is even better than our Rejuvenation Cream, is that true?" Winston asked seriously, and as he spoke, he purposely glanced at Dominic and the others.

"It's true."

A high-ranking member of the Torby family stood up and replied, "I've already investigated, the Remington family's Jade Dew Ointment is truly amazing, with excellent word-of-mouth in the industry, even surpassing our Rejuvenation Cream. Although it hasn't been officially released yet, it's already gaining popularity, and it's a huge threat to our Rejuvenation Cream!"

As soon as this was said, the entire council chamber immediately became agitated.

"How could this be? The Remington family doesn't have a deep background in medicine, how could they develop such a good medicine?"

"Could it be that our prescription leaked? Is there a mole?"

"Damn it! We've invested heavily in producing and promoting Rejuvenation Cream, and now we've encountered a problem at the beginning. What do we do now?"

Everyone was talking at once, and they were all anxious.

You see, they had all invested in Rejuvenation Cream, and they had put a lot of money into it, hoping to make a big profit.

Now that this kind of thing had happened, they were naturally very anxious.

"Quiet down, all of you!"

Winston suddenly slammed the table, startling everyone into silence.

The council chamber, which had just been noisy, immediately fell silent as if no birds were singing.

"Brother Winston, with the Remington family's abilities, it's impossible for them to develop Jade Dew Ointment in such a short time. I guess it's probably Dustin's doing," Sophia suddenly spoke up.

"Dustin?" Winston frowned slightly.

He had already guessed this result.

"Dustin bears a grudge against us, so he wants to use the Remington family's power to retaliate against us. I have to say, this move is very vicious!" Sophia said coldly.

She hadn't paid much attention to Dustin before, so she had left the subsequent matters to Isabela and Dominic.

But she didn't expect that Dustin had hidden a trick up his sleeve, not really handing over the complete formula, but instead giving her an inferior product.

Now that the authentic Jade Dew Ointment was out, the Torby and Stratford families' Rejuvenation Cream seemed somewhat redundant.

If they didn't stop it in time, both the Torby and Stratford families would suffer huge losses!

A nobody like Dustin was actually causing two big families to be in a panic, something that had never happened before.






Chapter 1459 Plans Spoiled

"Hmph! This Dustin is really audacious, he actually dares to openly challenge us, he really doesn't know how to live!"

Winston's face was calm, with a glint of fierceness in his eyes.

During this period, in order to turn Rejuvenation Cream into a bestseller, the Torby family had spared no effort to mobilize all their resources.

Advertisements were everywhere, with bonuses and discounts, and a lot of capital had been invested.

Originally, they had planned to use this opportunity to build their reputation, make money, and expand their network.

But they didn't expect that they had just started and Dustin had spoiled their plans.

It was really disgusting.

"Isabela, didn't I tell you to deal with Dustin earlier? Why is he still alive?"

Sophia suddenly turned her head and looked at her daughter with a somewhat reproachful tone.

"I..."

Isabela was at a loss for words.

Under her mother's stern gaze, she directly shifted the blame to Dominic: "Actually, it was handled by Dominic."

"..."

Dominic's lips twitched and he could only stand up with a stiff smile and say, "Aunt Sophia, I've hired experts to go out in the past few days, but Dustin is too cunning, like a rat, and has never shown himself, so I really can't do anything about it."

He had recently hired many people to track Dustin's whereabouts, but every time there was a clue, the other party would suddenly disappear.

This made it impossible for him to make a move.

"Even a country bumpkin like him can't be dealt with, it's very disappointing to me." Sophia said with a cold face.

Dominic and Isabela both bowed their heads, not daring to retort.

"Randolf, you personally lead the team to investigate and you must bring Dustin back, especially that prescription, you must get it at all costs."

Sophia turned around and instructed the housekeeper.

"Understood."

The Randolf replied and left quickly.

"Sophia, the Remington family already has the prescription for Jade Dew Ointment, just catching Dustin alone might not solve the root cause." Winston reminded.

The threat posed by the Remington family was naturally not comparable to that of a small fry like Dustin.

"Catching Dustin is just the first step, next, we need to combine the efforts of the two families, and focus on suppressing the Remington family, so that their Jade Dew Ointment can't be sold!" Sophia said.

"If that's the case, then we'll have to invest more money and resources," Winston said thoughtfully.

"We can't bear to let the child have no wolf to trap, if we want to dominate the market, we must eliminate all obstacles!" Sophia said coldly. "Th
"We can't bear to let the child have no wolves to hunt. Remington family is nothing more than a small family, not even a big family. With the connections and influence of our two families, it's enough to seal them off!"

"Yes! Seal off the Remington family! Eliminate the hidden dangers!"

Upon hearing this, everyone voiced their support.

You can't use the bow without having an arrow to shoot, and now that it has come to this, no matter what the cost, they must stabilize the situation.

"Good! That's settled!"

Winston slammed the table and said loudly, "The small Remington family actually dares to provoke two big families, really overestimating themselves! This time, I will make sure the Remington family loses everything!"

"That being said, how should we attack?" someone suddenly asked.

"Tomorrow is the Remington family's new drug launch event, I plan to give them a big gift, I guarantee they will remember it for the rest of their lives!" Sophia suddenly smiled.

Seeing this scene, those around her couldn't help but shiver.

Those familiar with Sophia knew that she was not one to speak or laugh lightly.

The last time she laughed like this was when she was killing someone.

...

The next day, in the early morning.

At the entrance of a subsidiary of the Remington Medical Holdings Consortium.

Belinda was directing his subordinates, busy everywhere.

Today was the day when the new company was officially established, and it was also the best time to release Jade Dew Ointment.

In order to better promote Jade Dew Ointment, she had used all the connections of the Remington family and sent out a large number of invitations.

As long as everything went smoothly, Jade Dew Ointment would become a healing holy medicine that everyone pursued!




Chapter 1460 Preparation for Launch

"Hey hey hey... raise the sign a little higher and place it in a prominent place."

"And the red carpet on the ground, spread it outside."

"Is the lion dance team here? Have them prepare quickly, we're about to open."

"..."

Belinda kept shouting, every detail had to be personally reviewed before she could be reassured.

Today, there must be no mistakes, everything must run smoothly.

"Belinda..."

At this moment, a Maybach suddenly stopped by the roadside.

Following that, Prudence, dressed in a suit, smiled as he got out of the car.

"Dad, you're here."

Belinda stopped what she was doing and immediately went up to greet him.

"How's it going? Is everything going smoothly?" Prudence looked around and admired his daughter's achievements.

"Of course, with me personally in charge, how could there be any problems?" Belinda said confidently with a smile.

"Well done."

Prudence nodded in satisfaction. "I've already talked to a few old friends, they all like your Jade Dew Ointment and plan to come over today to show their support and boost your popularity."

"That's great! Thank you, Dad!" Belinda's face lit up.

Her father's friends were all big shots.

If they could come to support her, it would naturally be icing on the cake.

"I've put all my eggs in one basket this time, whether the Remington family can rise to the next level or not depends on today." Prudence said.

For the matter of Jade Dew Ointment, the Remington family had also invested a lot of resources.

You had to gamble when you had a chance, just like going from a bicycle to a motorcycle.

"Dad, you can rest assured, there won't be any problems!" Belinda said confidently.

With just the strength of the Remington family alone, there might still be a gap, but now with the Fairchild family's help, she naturally had nothing to fear.

"That's good."

Prudence nodded in satisfaction, then looked around and asked in confusion, "Oh, by the way, what about your friend Dustin? As the founder of Jade Dew Ointment, isn't he planning to show up today?"

"Oh, speaking of which, as soon as you mention Dustin, Dustin is here, he's already here." Belinda pointed in a certain direction.

Prudence followed her line of sight and saw a young man in a suit, who looked handsome and was approaching with a smile.

"Young man, you've come at the right time, let me introduce you, this is my dad, your future father-in-law." Belinda blinked her eyes suggestively.

Just as Dustin approached, his smile couldn't help but freeze a little, and the words he was about to say were directly blocked.

This woman was really astonishing, she didn't stop.

"You girl, what nonsense are you talking about? You've scared people off."

Prudence scolded her and then extended his hand to Dustin, saying with a smile, "I'm Prudence, you can call me Uncle."

"Honor to meet you, Uncle." Dustin shook hands and returned the courtesy.

"I heard from Belinda that you're talented in both literary and martial arts, and today, seeing you in person, you do live up to your reputation!" Prudence looked him up and down and said with a benevolent smiles kindly

Good looks, good character, and good abilities, the only thing missing was a good family background.

Of course, if he married into the Remington family, these things wouldn't matter.

"You flatter me, Uncle." Dustin smiled and replied, feeling a little uncomfortable under the scrutiny.

Why did he feel a bit strange?

"Ugh!"

Just as the three of them were talking, several luxury cars suddenly stopped by the roadside.

The car doors opened and a group of well-dressed men and women got out of the cars, walking over in a grand procession.

However, when Belinda saw the newcomers clearly, the smile on her face completely disappeared, and Prudence also frowned slightly.
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Chapter 1456 Hamilton or Roberts?

If things continued like this, the Hamilton family would inevitably decline, and the prestige of the royal family would not match its reputation. So, in recent years, he had started recruiting young talents with extraordinary abilities. Unfortunately, none of them had met his expectations. It was only when he saw Dustin's performance just now that he immediately developed a liking for him and was even willing to tempt him with power, wealth, and fame.

"Damn! This kid's luck is too good, isn't it? Not only did he gain the favor of the patriarch, but he can also marry a beautiful woman. It's truly a double blessing!" Hearing Cedric's conditions, the onlookers were both envious and jealous.

They were members of the Hamilton family, but each of them had limited resources, and their success depended solely on their own efforts. However, Dustin was different. Once he joined the Hamilton family, he would become the focus of their cultivation, a rising star with great potential.

It was a world of difference from their current situation.

"What do you think? Are you satisfied with the conditions I've offered?" Cedric asked with a smile. Anyone with a bit of ambition should know how to choose.

"Thank you for your kind offer, Lord Hamilton, but for now, I have no plans to join any faction," Dustin politely declined.

"Hmm?" Cedric raised an eyebrow in surprise. "Dustin, by joining our Hamilton family, you'll have a powerful backing. Whatever you do in the future, you'll have great assistance. Why not seize this opportunity?"

"Lord Hamilton, you're being a bit unfair," Duncan suddenly stood up and said seriously, "Dustin is a member of our Roberts family. How can he join your Hamilton family? Trying to win him over like this in front of me is not appropriate, is it?"

"Roberts family?" Cedric squinted his eyes, looking meaningful. "From what I know, Dustin is just an ordinary outsider, not a member of your Roberts family. I don't think I'm trying to win him over."

This old fox clearly saw talent and intended to snatch it away by force.

"Previously, he wasn't, but he is now," Duncan said casually. "This kid and my granddaughter are in love. I've already decided to let them get married in a while. By then, he will naturally become a member of our Roberts family."

"Lord Hamilton, are you trying to break up a loving couple?" Natasha stepped forward and provocatively held onto Dustin's arm. "This is my man, how can I let others have any decision on him?"

"Talking about this is meaningless; it's up to Dustin to make a decision for himself," Cedric said seriously. "Dustin, our Hamilton family is a martial family and is more suitable for you than the Roberts family. By joining us, you'll have a powerful family backing. You can achieve great deeds, be granted titles, and even become a king in the future!"

"Young man, our Roberts family is also good. Whether you choose to enter the court as an official or take the battlefield as a general, our Roberts family can help you," Duncan countered.

The Roberts family had more civil officials, and although they were smart, their martial prowess was lacking. Dustin's arrival was the perfect complement to the Roberts family's weaknesses.

"Dustin! As long as you join the Hamilton family, I'll do my best to satisfy any condition!" Cedric said seriously.

To keep this genius, he was willing to do anything, even if it meant tearing his face off with Duncan.

"Young man, as long as you join the Roberts family, you can get engaged to the Princess tomorrow!" Duncan also spoke firmly.

"Dustin! A man should rise to the occasion, achieve great feats, and women will only slow you down!" Cedric argued.

"Hmph! Don't you understand what it means to 'build a family and establish a career'? 'Building a family' comes first, and 'establishing a career' comes second. Understand the priorities before you speak."

"Nonsense! A man should focus on achieving great deeds and building a career. Women are just accessories. Once you have power and influence, you can find any kind of woman you want."

"Brute! A brute who only knows how to fight and kill. You should know that in this vast world, love is the most important!"

"..." As Cedric and Duncan argued, their dispute grew more heated, and they even seemed a bit frustrated.

This scene made everyone feel awkward.

These were both influential figures who dominated the political scene, and yet they were arguing like they were at a local market. Did they not care about their image at all?





Chapter 1457 Extraordinary Honor and Dilemma

"Two esteemed gentlemen, please stop arguing for now and calm down."

Seeing the situation getting worse, Dustin quickly intervened to mediate.

If they continued to argue like this, the two pillars of the court were likely to start fighting on the spot.

"Dustin, make a choice, will it be the Hamilton family or the Roberts family?" Cedric posed the question.

"Young man, think carefully, for a single misstep may lead to a lifelong regret," Duncan advised, stroking his beard.

At that moment, all eyes were on Dustin.

Such a scene, where two major figures were fighting over someone, was extremely rare.

Although it was an extraordinary honor, it was also a dilemma.

The Hamilton family was a martial family, and Dustin was a Martial Master. Considering his future prospects, joining the Hamilton family would be more suitable.

However, the Roberts family was equally prestigious, and with the influence of Lady Natasha, it would be easier to persuade people.

Most importantly, no matter which side Dustin chose, he would offend the other.

Opportunity and risk went hand in hand.

"Both esteemed gentlemen have been very kind, and I appreciate it, but as I said before, I have no plans to join any faction at the moment, so I can only apologize for that," Dustin politely declined once again.

"What?!" Upon hearing this, everyone looked at each other in disbelief.

You see, whether it was the Hamilton family or the Roberts family, it was like a leap from a carp to a dragon.

Yet Dustin had refused all of them.

Such behavior was simply foolish.

"Dustin, this opportunity today is extremely rare. Are you sure you want to give it up?" Cedric asked in surprise.

"Sure," Dustin nodded.

"Young man, do you know that even if some people break their heads, they still don't have the qualifications to join the royal family? Right now, you have two broad paths in front of you, are you really not going to take one?" Duncan was puzzled.

"I have my own path to follow," Dustin replied.

"Very well, you have aspirations," Duncan nodded with a smile. "Alright, I won't force you. If you ever encounter trouble in the future, feel free to come to me."

He had looked down on Dustin before, but his refusal had made him take a closer look at him.

A man should carve out his own path and rely on himself to grow. Relying on others would easily wear down his ambition and courage.

"Thank you, Lord Duncan," Dustin bowed.

"Dustin, I support your choice. Of course, if you change your mind, you can come to me anytime. The doors of my Hamilton family are always open to you," Cedric said with a faint smile.

"Thank you for your kindness, Lord Hamilton," Dustin bowed again.

"Lord Duncan, I have other matters to attend to. I'll take my leave."

After bowing to Duncan, Cedric turned and left.

Although he hadn't succeeded in recruiting Dustin, he was relieved that Dustin hadn't joined the Roberts family. This way, there was still hope for the Hamilton family. As long as they showed goodwill in the future, there might be a chance to recruit Dustin.

To put it another way, making friends with such a potential talent had countless benefits and no harm.

"Darling, I won't be a third wheel here. You two can chat slowly."

After exchanging greetings with Dustin, Duncan smiled and left.

With her granddaughter around, no one could take Dustin away.

"Honey, let's go eat something."

Lady Natasha smiled sweetly and then linked her arm with Dustin as they walked out of the World Martial Arts Academy.

Today's battle had allowed Dustin to shine in Stonia.

Not only did he defeat many of the Hamilton family's talents, but he also won the approval of his future grandfather-in-law, making it a double victory.






Chapter 1458 Amazing and Excellent Ointment

She believed that it wouldn't be long before Dustin truly made a name for himself!

...

In the next few days, Dustin was busy.

First, he had to find medicinal herbs for treatment; second, he had to rebuild the Healwell Clinic; third, he had to pay attention to the matter of Jade Dew Ointment.

Of course, he also had to take some time to accompany Lady Natasha for meals and shopping.

Overall, Dustin didn't have much free time.

Fortunately, Jade Dew Ointment was already on the right track.

Under the name of the Remington family, a pharmaceutical company had been established specifically to sell Jade Dew Ointment.

And after promotion and fermentation, it had already become a competitor to the Torby and Stratford families' Rejuvenation Cream.

Due to its lower price and better efficacy, its reputation in the industry had gradually spread.

All that was left was to officially launch it and it would set off a wave of popularity.

At this moment, in the Torby family's council chamber.

Because of the latest news, Winston urgently called an internal meeting.

Present were not only the core members of the Torby family, but also some high-level members of the Stratford family.

"I just heard that the Remington family has developed a new Jade Dew Ointment, and its efficacy is even better than our Rejuvenation Cream, is that true?" Winston asked seriously, and as he spoke, he purposely glanced at Dominic and the others.

"It's true."

A high-ranking member of the Torby family stood up and replied, "I've already investigated, the Remington family's Jade Dew Ointment is truly amazing, with excellent word-of-mouth in the industry, even surpassing our Rejuvenation Cream. Although it hasn't been officially released yet, it's already gaining popularity, and it's a huge threat to our Rejuvenation Cream!"

As soon as this was said, the entire council chamber immediately became agitated.

"How could this be? The Remington family doesn't have a deep background in medicine, how could they develop such a good medicine?"

"Could it be that our prescription leaked? Is there a mole?"

"Damn it! We've invested heavily in producing and promoting Rejuvenation Cream, and now we've encountered a problem at the beginning. What do we do now?"

Everyone was talking at once, and they were all anxious.

You see, they had all invested in Rejuvenation Cream, and they had put a lot of money into it, hoping to make a big profit.

Now that this kind of thing had happened, they were naturally very anxious.

"Quiet down, all of you!"

Winston suddenly slammed the table, startling everyone into silence.

The council chamber, which had just been noisy, immediately fell silent as if no birds were singing.

"Brother Winston, with the Remington family's abilities, it's impossible for them to develop Jade Dew Ointment in such a short time. I guess it's probably Dustin's doing," Sophia suddenly spoke up.

"Dustin?" Winston frowned slightly.

He had already guessed this result.

"Dustin bears a grudge against us, so he wants to use the Remington family's power to retaliate against us. I have to say, this move is very vicious!" Sophia said coldly.

She hadn't paid much attention to Dustin before, so she had left the subsequent matters to Isabela and Dominic.

But she didn't expect that Dustin had hidden a trick up his sleeve, not really handing over the complete formula, but instead giving her an inferior product.

Now that the authentic Jade Dew Ointment was out, the Torby and Stratford families' Rejuvenation Cream seemed somewhat redundant.

If they didn't stop it in time, both the Torby and Stratford families would suffer huge losses!

A nobody like Dustin was actually causing two big families to be in a panic, something that had never happened before.






Chapter 1459 Plans Spoiled

"Hmph! This Dustin is really audacious, he actually dares to openly challenge us, he really doesn't know how to live!"

Winston's face was calm, with a glint of fierceness in his eyes.

During this period, in order to turn Rejuvenation Cream into a bestseller, the Torby family had spared no effort to mobilize all their resources.

Advertisements were everywhere, with bonuses and discounts, and a lot of capital had been invested.

Originally, they had planned to use this opportunity to build their reputation, make money, and expand their network.

But they didn't expect that they had just started and Dustin had spoiled their plans.

It was really disgusting.

"Isabela, didn't I tell you to deal with Dustin earlier? Why is he still alive?"

Sophia suddenly turned her head and looked at her daughter with a somewhat reproachful tone.

"I..."

Isabela was at a loss for words.

Under her mother's stern gaze, she directly shifted the blame to Dominic: "Actually, it was handled by Dominic."

"..."

Dominic's lips twitched and he could only stand up with a stiff smile and say, "Aunt Sophia, I've hired experts to go out in the past few days, but Dustin is too cunning, like a rat, and has never shown himself, so I really can't do anything about it."

He had recently hired many people to track Dustin's whereabouts, but every time there was a clue, the other party would suddenly disappear.

This made it impossible for him to make a move.

"Even a country bumpkin like him can't be dealt with, it's very disappointing to me." Sophia said with a cold face.

Dominic and Isabela both bowed their heads, not daring to retort.

"Randolf, you personally lead the team to investigate and you must bring Dustin back, especially that prescription, you must get it at all costs."

Sophia turned around and instructed the housekeeper.

"Understood."

The Randolf replied and left quickly.

"Sophia, the Remington family already has the prescription for Jade Dew Ointment, just catching Dustin alone might not solve the root cause." Winston reminded.

The threat posed by the Remington family was naturally not comparable to that of a small fry like Dustin.

"Catching Dustin is just the first step, next, we need to combine the efforts of the two families, and focus on suppressing the Remington family, so that their Jade Dew Ointment can't be sold!" Sophia said.

"If that's the case, then we'll have to invest more money and resources," Winston said thoughtfully.

"We can't bear to let the child have no wolf to trap, if we want to dominate the market, we must eliminate all obstacles!" Sophia said coldly. "Th
"We can't bear to let the child have no wolves to hunt. Remington family is nothing more than a small family, not even a big family. With the connections and influence of our two families, it's enough to seal them off!"

"Yes! Seal off the Remington family! Eliminate the hidden dangers!"

Upon hearing this, everyone voiced their support.

You can't use the bow without having an arrow to shoot, and now that it has come to this, no matter what the cost, they must stabilize the situation.

"Good! That's settled!"

Winston slammed the table and said loudly, "The small Remington family actually dares to provoke two big families, really overestimating themselves! This time, I will make sure the Remington family loses everything!"

"That being said, how should we attack?" someone suddenly asked.

"Tomorrow is the Remington family's new drug launch event, I plan to give them a big gift, I guarantee they will remember it for the rest of their lives!" Sophia suddenly smiled.

Seeing this scene, those around her couldn't help but shiver.

Those familiar with Sophia knew that she was not one to speak or laugh lightly.

The last time she laughed like this was when she was killing someone.

...

The next day, in the early morning.

At the entrance of a subsidiary of the Remington Medical Holdings Consortium.

Belinda was directing his subordinates, busy everywhere.

Today was the day when the new company was officially established, and it was also the best time to release Jade Dew Ointment.

In order to better promote Jade Dew Ointment, she had used all the connections of the Remington family and sent out a large number of invitations.

As long as everything went smoothly, Jade Dew Ointment would become a healing holy medicine that everyone pursued!




Chapter 1460 Preparation for Launch

"Hey hey hey... raise the sign a little higher and place it in a prominent place."

"And the red carpet on the ground, spread it outside."

"Is the lion dance team here? Have them prepare quickly, we're about to open."

"..."

Belinda kept shouting, every detail had to be personally reviewed before she could be reassured.

Today, there must be no mistakes, everything must run smoothly.

"Belinda..."

At this moment, a Maybach suddenly stopped by the roadside.

Following that, Prudence, dressed in a suit, smiled as he got out of the car.

"Dad, you're here."

Belinda stopped what she was doing and immediately went up to greet him.

"How's it going? Is everything going smoothly?" Prudence looked around and admired his daughter's achievements.

"Of course, with me personally in charge, how could there be any problems?" Belinda said confidently with a smile.

"Well done."

Prudence nodded in satisfaction. "I've already talked to a few old friends, they all like your Jade Dew Ointment and plan to come over today to show their support and boost your popularity."

"That's great! Thank you, Dad!" Belinda's face lit up.

Her father's friends were all big shots.

If they could come to support her, it would naturally be icing on the cake.

"I've put all my eggs in one basket this time, whether the Remington family can rise to the next level or not depends on today." Prudence said.

For the matter of Jade Dew Ointment, the Remington family had also invested a lot of resources.

You had to gamble when you had a chance, just like going from a bicycle to a motorcycle.

"Dad, you can rest assured, there won't be any problems!" Belinda said confidently.

With just the strength of the Remington family alone, there might still be a gap, but now with the Fairchild family's help, she naturally had nothing to fear.

"That's good."

Prudence nodded in satisfaction, then looked around and asked in confusion, "Oh, by the way, what about your friend Dustin? As the founder of Jade Dew Ointment, isn't he planning to show up today?"

"Oh, speaking of which, as soon as you mention Dustin, Dustin is here, he's already here." Belinda pointed in a certain direction.

Prudence followed her line of sight and saw a young man in a suit, who looked handsome and was approaching with a smile.

"Young man, you've come at the right time, let me introduce you, this is my dad, your future father-in-law." Belinda blinked her eyes suggestively.

Just as Dustin approached, his smile couldn't help but freeze a little, and the words he was about to say were directly blocked.

This woman was really astonishing, she didn't stop.

"You girl, what nonsense are you talking about? You've scared people off."

Prudence scolded her and then extended his hand to Dustin, saying with a smile, "I'm Prudence, you can call me Uncle."

"Honor to meet you, Uncle." Dustin shook hands and returned the courtesy.

"I heard from Belinda that you're talented in both literary and martial arts, and today, seeing you in person, you do live up to your reputation!" Prudence looked him up and down and said with a benevolent smile.

Good looks, good character, and good abilities, the only thing missing was a good family background.

Of course, if he married into the Remington family, these things wouldn't matter.

"You flatter me, Uncle." Dustin smiled and replied, feeling a little uncomfortable under the scrutiny.

Why did he feel a bit strange?

"Ugh!"

Just as the three of them were talking, several luxury cars suddenly stopped by the roadside.

The car doors opened and a group of well-dressed men and women got out of the cars, walking over in a grand procession.

However, when Belinda saw the newcomers clearly, the smile on her face completely disappeared, and Prudence also frowned slightlyorrect the "Fairchild" to "ferdinand" as it's been used before
Chapter 1456 Hamilton or Roberts?

If things continued like this, the Hamilton family would inevitably decline, and the prestige of the royal family would not match its reputation. So, in recent years, he had started recruiting young talents with extraordinary abilities. Unfortunately, none of them had met his expectations. It was only when he saw Dustin's performance just now that he immediately developed a liking for him and was even willing to tempt him with power, wealth, and fame.

"Damn! This kid's luck is too good, isn't it? Not only did he gain the favor of the patriarch, but he can also marry a beautiful woman. It's truly a double blessing!" Hearing Cedric's conditions, the onlookers were both envious and jealous.

They were members of the Hamilton family, but each of them had limited resources, and their success depended solely on their own efforts. However, Dustin was different. Once he joined the Hamilton family, he would become the focus of their cultivation, a rising star with great potential.

It was a world of difference from their current situation.

"What do you think? Are you satisfied with the conditions I've offered?" Cedric asked with a smile. Anyone with a bit of ambition should know how to choose.

"Thank you for your kind offer, Lord Hamilton, but for now, I have no plans to join any faction," Dustin politely declined.

"Hmm?" Cedric raised an eyebrow in surprise. "Dustin, by joining our Hamilton family, you'll have a powerful backing. Whatever you do in the future, you'll have great assistance. Why not seize this opportunity?"

"Lord Hamilton, you're being a bit unfair," Duncan suddenly stood up and said seriously, "Dustin is a member of our Roberts family. How can he join your Hamilton family? Trying to win him over like this in front of me is not appropriate, is it?"

"Roberts family?" Cedric squinted his eyes, looking meaningful. "From what I know, Dustin is just an ordinary outsider, not a member of your Roberts family. I don't think I'm trying to win him over."

This old fox clearly saw talent and intended to snatch it away by force.

"Previously, he wasn't, but he is now," Duncan said casually. "This kid and my granddaughter are in love. I've already decided to let them get married in a while. By then, he will naturally become a member of our Roberts family."

"Lord Hamilton, are you trying to break up a loving couple?" Natasha stepped forward and provocatively held onto Dustin's arm. "This is my man, how can I let others have any decision on him?"

"Talking about this is meaningless; it's up to Dustin to make a decision for himself," Cedric said seriously. "Dustin, our Hamilton family is a martial family and is more suitable for you than the Roberts family. By joining us, you'll have a powerful family backing. You can achieve great deeds, be granted titles, and even become a king in the future!"

"Young man, our Roberts family is also good. Whether you choose to enter the court as an official or take the battlefield as a general, our Roberts family can help you," Duncan countered.

The Roberts family had more civil officials, and although they were smart, their martial prowess was lacking. Dustin's arrival was the perfect complement to the Roberts family's weaknesses.

"Dustin! As long as you join the Hamilton family, I'll do my best to satisfy any condition!" Cedric said seriously.

To keep this genius, he was willing to do anything, even if it meant tearing his face off with Duncan.

"Young man, as long as you join the Roberts family, you can get engaged to the Princess tomorrow!" Duncan also spoke firmly.

"Dustin! A man should rise to the occasion, achieve great feats, and women will only slow you down!" Cedric argued.

"Hmph! Don't you understand what it means to 'build a family and establish a career'? 'Building a family' comes first, and 'establishing a career' comes second. Understand the priorities before you speak."

"Nonsense! A man should focus on achieving great deeds and building a career. Women are just accessories. Once you have power and influence, you can find any kind of woman you want."

"Brute! A brute who only knows how to fight and kill. You should know that in this vast world, love is the most important!"

"..." As Cedric and Duncan argued, their dispute grew more heated, and they even seemed a bit frustrated.

This scene made everyone feel awkward.

These were both influential figures who dominated the political scene, and yet they were arguing like they were at a local market. Did they not care about their image at all?





Chapter 1457 Extraordinary Honor and Dilemma

"Two esteemed gentlemen, please stop arguing for now and calm down."

Seeing the situation getting worse, Dustin quickly intervened to mediate.

If they continued to argue like this, the two pillars of the court were likely to start fighting on the spot.

"Dustin, make a choice, will it be the Hamilton family or the Roberts family?" Cedric posed the question.

"Young man, think carefully, for a single misstep may lead to a lifelong regret," Duncan advised, stroking his beard.

At that moment, all eyes were on Dustin.

Such a scene, where two major figures were fighting over someone, was extremely rare.

Although it was an extraordinary honor, it was also a dilemma.

The Hamilton family was a martial family, and Dustin was a Martial Master. Considering his future prospects, joining the Hamilton family would be more suitable.

However, the Roberts family was equally prestigious, and with the influence of Lady Natasha, it would be easier to persuade people.

Most importantly, no matter which side Dustin chose, he would offend the other.

Opportunity and risk went hand in hand.

"Both esteemed gentlemen have been very kind, and I appreciate it, but as I said before, I have no plans to join any faction at the moment, so I can only apologize for that," Dustin politely declined once again.

"What?!" Upon hearing this, everyone looked at each other in disbelief.

You see, whether it was the Hamilton family or the Roberts family, it was like a leap from a carp to a dragon.

Yet Dustin had refused all of them.

Such behavior was simply foolish.

"Dustin, this opportunity today is extremely rare. Are you sure you want to give it up?" Cedric asked in surprise.

"Sure," Dustin nodded.

"Young man, do you know that even if some people break their heads, they still don't have the qualifications to join the royal family? Right now, you have two broad paths in front of you, are you really not going to take one?" Duncan was puzzled.

"I have my own path to follow," Dustin replied.

"Very well, you have aspirations," Duncan nodded with a smile. "Alright, I won't force you. If you ever encounter trouble in the future, feel free to come to me."

He had looked down on Dustin before, but his refusal had made him take a closer look at him.

A man should carve out his own path and rely on himself to grow. Relying on others would easily wear down his ambition and courage.

"Thank you, Lord Duncan," Dustin bowed.

"Dustin, I support your choice. Of course, if you change your mind, you can come to me anytime. The doors of my Hamilton family are always open to you," Cedric said with a faint smile.

"Thank you for your kindness, Lord Hamilton," Dustin bowed again.

"Lord Duncan, I have other matters to attend to. I'll take my leave."

After bowing to Duncan, Cedric turned and left.

Although he hadn't succeeded in recruiting Dustin, he was relieved that Dustin hadn't joined the Roberts family. This way, there was still hope for the Hamilton family. As long as they showed goodwill in the future, there might be a chance to recruit Dustin.

To put it another way, making friends with such a potential talent had countless benefits and no harm.

"Darling, I won't be a third wheel here. You two can chat slowly."

After exchanging greetings with Dustin, Duncan smiled and left.

With her granddaughter around, no one could take Dustin away.

"Honey, let's go eat something."

Lady Natasha smiled sweetly and then linked her arm with Dustin as they walked out of the World Martial Arts Academy.

Today's battle had allowed Dustin to shine in Stonia.

Not only did he defeat many of the Hamilton family's talents, but he also won the approval of his future grandfather-in-law, making it a double victory.






Chapter 1458 Amazing and Excellent Ointment

She believed that it wouldn't be long before Dustin truly made a name for himself!

...

In the next few days, Dustin was busy.

First, he had to find medicinal herbs for treatment; second, he had to rebuild the Healwell Clinic; third, he had to pay attention to the matter of Jade Dew Ointment.

Of course, he also had to take some time to accompany Lady Natasha for meals and shopping.

Overall, Dustin didn't have much free time.

Fortunately, Jade Dew Ointment was already on the right track.

Under the name of the Remington family, a pharmaceutical company had been established specifically to sell Jade Dew Ointment.

And after promotion and fermentation, it had already become a competitor to the Torby and Stratford families' Rejuvenation Cream.

Due to its lower price and better efficacy, its reputation in the industry had gradually spread.

All that was left was to officially launch it and it would set off a wave of popularity.

At this moment, in the Torby family's council chamber.

Because of the latest news, Winston urgently called an internal meeting.

Present were not only the core members of the Torby family, but also some high-level members of the Stratford family.

"I just heard that the Remington family has developed a new Jade Dew Ointment, and its efficacy is even better than our Rejuvenation Cream, is that true?" Winston asked seriously, and as he spoke, he purposely glanced at Dominic and the others.

"It's true."

A high-ranking member of the Torby family stood up and replied, "I've already investigated, the Remington family's Jade Dew Ointment is truly amazing, with excellent word-of-mouth in the industry, even surpassing our Rejuvenation Cream. Although it hasn't been officially released yet, it's already gaining popularity, and it's a huge threat to our Rejuvenation Cream!"

As soon as this was said, the entire council chamber immediately became agitated.

"How could this be? The Remington family doesn't have a deep background in medicine, how could they develop such a good medicine?"

"Could it be that our prescription leaked? Is there a mole?"

"Damn it! We've invested heavily in producing and promoting Rejuvenation Cream, and now we've encountered a problem at the beginning. What do we do now?"

Everyone was talking at once, and they were all anxious.

You see, they had all invested in Rejuvenation Cream, and they had put a lot of money into it, hoping to make a big profit.

Now that this kind of thing had happened, they were naturally very anxious.

"Quiet down, all of you!"

Winston suddenly slammed the table, startling everyone into silence.

The council chamber, which had just been noisy, immediately fell silent as if no birds were singing.

"Brother Winston, with the Remington family's abilities, it's impossible for them to develop Jade Dew Ointment in such a short time. I guess it's probably Dustin's doing," Sophia suddenly spoke up.

"Dustin?" Winston frowned slightly.

He had already guessed this result.

"Dustin bears a grudge against us, so he wants to use the Remington family's power to retaliate against us. I have to say, this move is very vicious!" Sophia said coldly.

She hadn't paid much attention to Dustin before, so she had left the subsequent matters to Isabela and Dominic.

But she didn't expect that Dustin had hidden a trick up his sleeve, not really handing over the complete formula, but instead giving her an inferior product.

Now that the authentic Jade Dew Ointment was out, the Torby and Stratford families' Rejuvenation Cream seemed somewhat redundant.

If they didn't stop it in time, both the Torby and Stratford families would suffer huge losses!

A nobody like Dustin was actually causing two big families to be in a panic, something that had never happened before.






Chapter 1459 Plans Spoiled

"Hmph! This Dustin is really audacious, he actually dares to openly challenge us, he really doesn't know how to live!"

Winston's face was calm, with a glint of fierceness in his eyes.

During this period, in order to turn Rejuvenation Cream into a bestseller, the Torby family had spared no effort to mobilize all their resources.

Advertisements were everywhere, with bonuses and discounts, and a lot of capital had been invested.

Originally, they had planned to use this opportunity to build their reputation, make money, and expand their network.

But they didn't expect that they had just started and Dustin had spoiled their plans.

It was really disgusting.

"Isabela, didn't I tell you to deal with Dustin earlier? Why is he still alive?"

Sophia suddenly turned her head and looked at her daughter with a somewhat reproachful tone.

"I..."

Isabela was at a loss for words.

Under her mother's stern gaze, she directly shifted the blame to Dominic: "Actually, it was handled by Dominic."

"..."

Dominic's lips twitched and he could only stand up with a stiff smile and say, "Aunt Sophia, I've hired experts to go out in the past few days, but Dustin is too cunning, like a rat, and has never shown himself, so I really can't do anything about it."

He had recently hired many people to track Dustin's whereabouts, but every time there was a clue, the other party would suddenly disappear.

This made it impossible for him to make a move.

"Even a country bumpkin like him can't be dealt with, it's very disappointing to me." Sophia said with a cold face.

Dominic and Isabela both bowed their heads, not daring to retort.

"Randolf, you personally lead the team to investigate and you must bring Dustin back, especially that prescription, you must get it at all costs."

Sophia turned around and instructed the housekeeper.

"Understood."

The Randolf replied and left quickly.

"Sophia, the Remington family already has the prescription for Jade Dew Ointment, just catching Dustin alone might not solve the root cause." Winston reminded.

The threat posed by the Remington family was naturally not comparable to that of a small fry like Dustin.

"Catching Dustin is just the first step, next, we need to combine the efforts of the two families, and focus on suppressing the Remington family, so that their Jade Dew Ointment can't be sold!" Sophia said.

"If that's the case, then we'll have to invest more money and resources," Winston said thoughtfully.

"We can't bear to let the child have no wolf to trap, if we want to dominate the market, we must eliminate all obstacles!" Sophia said coldly. "Th
"We can't bear to let the child have no wolves to hunt. Remington family is nothing more than a small family, not even a big family. With the connections and influence of our two families, it's enough to seal them off!"

"Yes! Seal off the Remington family! Eliminate the hidden dangers!"

Upon hearing this, everyone voiced their support.

You can't use the bow without having an arrow to shoot, and now that it has come to this, no matter what the cost, they must stabilize the situation.

"Good! That's settled!"

Winston slammed the table and said loudly, "The small Remington family actually dares to provoke two big families, really overestimating themselves! This time, I will make sure the Remington family loses everything!"

"That being said, how should we attack?" someone suddenly asked.

"Tomorrow is the Remington family's new drug launch event, I plan to give them a big gift, I guarantee they will remember it for the rest of their lives!" Sophia suddenly smiled.

Seeing this scene, those around her couldn't help but shiver.

Those familiar with Sophia knew that she was not one to speak or laugh lightly.

The last time she laughed like this was when she was killing someone.

...

The next day, in the early morning.

At the entrance of a subsidiary of the Remington Medical Holdings Consortium.

Belinda was directing his subordinates, busy everywhere.

Today was the day when the new company was officially established, and it was also the best time to release Jade Dew Ointment.

In order to better promote Jade Dew Ointment, she had used all the connections of the Remington family and sent out a large number of invitations.

As long as everything went smoothly, Jade Dew Ointment would become a healing holy medicine that everyone pursued!




Chapter 1460 Preparation for Launch

"Hey hey hey... raise the sign a little higher and place it in a prominent place."

"And the red carpet on the ground, spread it outside."

"Is the lion dance team here? Have them prepare quickly, we're about to open."

"..."

Belinda kept shouting, every detail had to be personally reviewed before she could be reassured.

Today, there must be no mistakes, everything must run smoothly.

"Belinda..."

At this moment, a Maybach suddenly stopped by the roadside.

Following that, Prudence, dressed in a suit, smiled as he got out of the car.

"Dad, you're here."

Belinda stopped what she was doing and immediately went up to greet him.

"How's it going? Is everything going smoothly?" Prudence looked around and admired his daughter's achievements.

"Of course, with me personally in charge, how could there be any problems?" Belinda said confidently with a smile.

"Well done."

Prudence nodded in satisfaction. "I've already talked to a few old friends, they all like your Jade Dew Ointment and plan to come over today to show their support and boost your popularity."

"That's great! Thank you, Dad!" Belinda's face lit up.

Her father's friends were all big shots.

If they could come to support her, it would naturally be icing on the cake.

"I've put all my eggs in one basket this time, whether the Remington family can rise to the next level or not depends on today." Prudence said.

For the matter of Jade Dew Ointment, the Remington family had also invested a lot of resources.

You had to gamble when you had a chance, just like going from a bicycle to a motorcycle.

"Dad, you can rest assured, there won't be any problems!" Belinda said confidently.

With just the strength of the Remington family alone, there might still be a gap, but now with the Fairchild family's help, she naturally had nothing to fear.

"That's good."

Prudence nodded in satisfaction, then looked around and asked in confusion, "Oh, by the way, what about your friend Dustin? As the founder of Jade Dew Ointment, isn't he planning to show up today?"

"Oh, speaking of which, as soon as you mention Dustin, Dustin is here, he's already here." Belinda pointed in a certain direction.

Prudence followed her line of sight and saw a young man in a suit, who looked handsome and was approaching with a smile.

"Young man, you've come at the right time, let me introduce you, this is my dad, your future father-in-law." Belinda blinked her eyes suggestively.

Just as Dustin approached, his smile couldn't help but freeze a little, and the words he was about to say were directly blocked.

This woman was really astonishing, she didn't stop.

"You girl, what nonsense are you talking about? You've scared people off."

Prudence scolded her and then extended his hand to Dustin, saying with a smile, "I'm Prudence, you can call me Uncle."

"Honor to meet you, Uncle." Dustin shook hands and returned the courtesy.

"I heard from Belinda that you're talented in both literary and martial arts, and today, seeing you in person, you do live up to your reputation!" Prudence looked him up and down and said with a benevolent smile.

Good looks, good character, and good abilities, the only thing missing was a good family background.

Of course, if he married into the Remington family, these things wouldn't matter.

"You flatter me, Uncle." Dustin smiled and replied, feeling a little uncomfortable under the scrutiny.

Why did he feel a bit strange?

"Ugh!"

Just as the three of them were talking, several luxury cars suddenly stopped by the roadside.

The car doors opened and a group of well-dressed men and women got out of the cars, walking over in a grand procession.

However, when Belinda saw the newcomers clearly, the smile on her face completely disappeared, and Prudence also frowned slightly.
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Chapter 1456 Hamilton or Roberts?

If things continued like this, the Hamilton family would inevitably decline, and the prestige of the royal family would not match its reputation. So, in recent years, he had started recruiting young talents with extraordinary abilities. Unfortunately, none of them had met his expectations. It was only when he saw Dustin's performance just now that he immediately developed a liking for him and was even willing to tempt him with power, wealth, and fame.

"Damn! This kid's luck is too good, isn't it? Not only did he gain the favor of the patriarch, but he can also marry a beautiful woman. It's truly a double blessing!" Hearing Cedric's conditions, the onlookers were both envious and jealous.

They were members of the Hamilton family, but each of them had limited resources, and their success depended solely on their own efforts. However, Dustin was different. Once he joined the Hamilton family, he would become the focus of their cultivation, a rising star with great potential.

It was a world of difference from their current situation.

"What do you think? Are you satisfied with the conditions I've offered?" Cedric asked with a smile. Anyone with a bit of ambition should know how to choose.

"Thank you for your kind offer, Lord Hamilton, but for now, I have no plans to join any faction," Dustin politely declined.

"Hmm?" Cedric raised an eyebrow in surprise. "Dustin, by joining our Hamilton family, you'll have a powerful backing. Whatever you do in the future, you'll have great assistance. Why not seize this opportunity?"

"Lord Hamilton, you're being a bit unfair," Duncan suddenly stood up and said seriously, "Dustin is a member of our Roberts family. How can he join your Hamilton family? Trying to win him over like this in front of me is not appropriate, is it?"

"Roberts family?" Cedric squinted his eyes, looking meaningful. "From what I know, Dustin is just an ordinary outsider, not a member of your Roberts family. I don't think I'm trying to win him over."

This old fox clearly saw talent and intended to snatch it away by force.

"Previously, he wasn't, but he is now," Duncan said casually. "This kid and my granddaughter are in love. I've already decided to let them get married in a while. By then, he will naturally become a member of our Roberts family."

"Lord Hamilton, are you trying to break up a loving couple?" Natasha stepped forward and provocatively held onto Dustin's arm. "This is my man, how can I let others have any decision on him?"

"Talking about this is meaningless; it's up to Dustin to make a decision for himself," Cedric said seriously. "Dustin, our Hamilton family is a martial family and is more suitable for you than the Roberts family. By joining us, you'll have a powerful family backing. You can achieve great deeds, be granted titles, and even become a king in the future!"

"Young man, our Roberts family is also good. Whether you choose to enter the court as an official or take the battlefield as a general, our Roberts family can help you," Duncan countered.

The Roberts family had more civil officials, and although they were smart, their martial prowess was lacking. Dustin's arrival was the perfect complement to the Roberts family's weaknesses.

"Dustin! As long as you join the Hamilton family, I'll do my best to satisfy any condition!" Cedric said seriously.

To keep this genius, he was willing to do anything, even if it meant tearing his face off with Duncan.

"Young man, as long as you join the Roberts family, you can get engaged to the Princess tomorrow!" Duncan also spoke firmly.

"Dustin! A man should rise to the occasion, achieve great feats, and women will only slow you down!" Cedric argued.

"Hmph! Don't you understand what it means to 'build a family and establish a career'? 'Building a family' comes first, and 'establishing a career' comes second. Understand the priorities before you speak."

"Nonsense! A man should focus on achieving great deeds and building a career. Women are just accessories. Once you have power and influence, you can find any kind of woman you want."

"Brute! A brute who only knows how to fight and kill. You should know that in this vast world, love is the most important!"

"..." As Cedric and Duncan argued, their dispute grew more heated, and they even seemed a bit frustrated.

This scene made everyone feel awkward.

These were both influential figures who dominated the political scene, and yet they were arguing like they were at a local market. Did they not care about their image at all?





Chapter 1457 Extraordinary Honor and Dilemma

"Two esteemed gentlemen, please stop arguing for now and calm down."

Seeing the situation getting worse, Dustin quickly intervened to mediate.

If they continued to argue like this, the two pillars of the court were likely to start fighting on the spot.

"Dustin, make a choice, will it be the Hamilton family or the Roberts family?" Cedric posed the question.

"Young man, think carefully, for a single misstep may lead to a lifelong regret," Duncan advised, stroking his beard.

At that moment, all eyes were on Dustin.

Such a scene, where two major figures were fighting over someone, was extremely rare.

Although it was an extraordinary honor, it was also a dilemma.

The Hamilton family was a martial family, and Dustin was a Martial Master. Considering his future prospects, joining the Hamilton family would be more suitable.

However, the Roberts family was equally prestigious, and with the influence of Lady Natasha, it would be easier to persuade people.

Most importantly, no matter which side Dustin chose, he would offend the other.

Opportunity and risk went hand in hand.

"Both esteemed gentlemen have been very kind, and I appreciate it, but as I said before, I have no plans to join any faction at the moment, so I can only apologize for that," Dustin politely declined once again.

"What?!" Upon hearing this, everyone looked at each other in disbelief.

You see, whether it was the Hamilton family or the Roberts family, it was like a leap from a carp to a dragon.

Yet Dustin had refused all of them.

Such behavior was simply foolish.

"Dustin, this opportunity today is extremely rare. Are you sure you want to give it up?" Cedric asked in surprise.

"Sure," Dustin nodded.

"Young man, do you know that even if some people break their heads, they still don't have the qualifications to join the royal family? Right now, you have two broad paths in front of you, are you really not going to take one?" Duncan was puzzled.

"I have my own path to follow," Dustin replied.

"Very well, you have aspirations," Duncan nodded with a smile. "Alright, I won't force you. If you ever encounter trouble in the future, feel free to come to me."

He had looked down on Dustin before, but his refusal had made him take a closer look at him.

A man should carve out his own path and rely on himself to grow. Relying on others would easily wear down his ambition and courage.

"Thank you, Lord Duncan," Dustin bowed.

"Dustin, I support your choice. Of course, if you change your mind, you can come to me anytime. The doors of my Hamilton family are always open to you," Cedric said with a faint smile.

"Thank you for your kindness, Lord Hamilton," Dustin bowed again.

"Lord Duncan, I have other matters to attend to. I'll take my leave."

After bowing to Duncan, Cedric turned and left.

Although he hadn't succeeded in recruiting Dustin, he was relieved that Dustin hadn't joined the Roberts family. This way, there was still hope for the Hamilton family. As long as they showed goodwill in the future, there might be a chance to recruit Dustin.

To put it another way, making friends with such a potential talent had countless benefits and no harm.

"Darling, I won't be a third wheel here. You two can chat slowly."

After exchanging greetings with Dustin, Duncan smiled and left.

With her granddaughter around, no one could take Dustin away.

"Honey, let's go eat something."

Lady Natasha smiled sweetly and then linked her arm with Dustin as they walked out of the World Martial Arts Academy.

Today's battle had allowed Dustin to shine in Stonia.

Not only did he defeat many of the Hamilton family's talents, but he also won the approval of his future grandfather-in-law, making it a double victory.






Chapter 1458 Amazing and Excellent Ointment

She believed that it wouldn't be long before Dustin truly made a name for himself!

...

In the next few days, Dustin was busy.

First, he had to find medicinal herbs for treatment; second, he had to rebuild the Healwell Clinic; third, he had to pay attention to the matter of Jade Dew Ointment.

Of course, he also had to take some time to accompany Lady Natasha for meals and shopping.

Overall, Dustin didn't have much free time.

Fortunately, Jade Dew Ointment was already on the right track.

Under the name of the Remington family, a pharmaceutical company had been established specifically to sell Jade Dew Ointment.

And after promotion and fermentation, it had already become a competitor to the Torby and Stratford families' Rejuvenation Cream.

Due to its lower price and better efficacy, its reputation in the industry had gradually spread.

All that was left was to officially launch it and it would set off a wave of popularity.

At this moment, in the Torby family's council chamber.

Because of the latest news, Winston urgently called an internal meeting.

Present were not only the core members of the Torby family, but also some high-level members of the Stratford family.

"I just heard that the Remington family has developed a new Jade Dew Ointment, and its efficacy is even better than our Rejuvenation Cream, is that true?" Winston asked seriously, and as he spoke, he purposely glanced at Dominic and the others.

"It's true."

A high-ranking member of the Torby family stood up and replied, "I've already investigated, the Remington family's Jade Dew Ointment is truly amazing, with excellent word-of-mouth in the industry, even surpassing our Rejuvenation Cream. Although it hasn't been officially released yet, it's already gaining popularity, and it's a huge threat to our Rejuvenation Cream!"

As soon as this was said, the entire council chamber immediately became agitated.

"How could this be? The Remington family doesn't have a deep background in medicine, how could they develop such a good medicine?"

"Could it be that our prescription leaked? Is there a mole?"

"Damn it! We've invested heavily in producing and promoting Rejuvenation Cream, and now we've encountered a problem at the beginning. What do we do now?"

Everyone was talking at once, and they were all anxious.

You see, they had all invested in Rejuvenation Cream, and they had put a lot of money into it, hoping to make a big profit.

Now that this kind of thing had happened, they were naturally very anxious.

"Quiet down, all of you!"

Winston suddenly slammed the table, startling everyone into silence.

The council chamber, which had just been noisy, immediately fell silent as if no birds were singing.

"Brother Winston, with the Remington family's abilities, it's impossible for them to develop Jade Dew Ointment in such a short time. I guess it's probably Dustin's doing," Sophia suddenly spoke up.

"Dustin?" Winston frowned slightly.

He had already guessed this result.

"Dustin bears a grudge against us, so he wants to use the Remington family's power to retaliate against us. I have to say, this move is very vicious!" Sophia said coldly.

She hadn't paid much attention to Dustin before, so she had left the subsequent matters to Isabela and Dominic.

But she didn't expect that Dustin had hidden a trick up his sleeve, not really handing over the complete formula, but instead giving her an inferior product.

Now that the authentic Jade Dew Ointment was out, the Torby and Stratford families' Rejuvenation Cream seemed somewhat redundant.

If they didn't stop it in time, both the Torby and Stratford families would suffer huge losses!

A nobody like Dustin was actually causing two big families to be in a panic, something that had never happened before.






Chapter 1459 Plans Spoiled

"Hmph! This Dustin is really audacious, he actually dares to openly challenge us, he really doesn't know how to live!"

Winston's face was calm, with a glint of fierceness in his eyes.

During this period, in order to turn Rejuvenation Cream into a bestseller, the Torby family had spared no effort to mobilize all their resources.

Advertisements were everywhere, with bonuses and discounts, and a lot of capital had been invested.

Originally, they had planned to use this opportunity to build their reputation, make money, and expand their network.

But they didn't expect that they had just started and Dustin had spoiled their plans.

It was really disgusting.

"Isabela, didn't I tell you to deal with Dustin earlier? Why is he still alive?"

Sophia suddenly turned her head and looked at her daughter with a somewhat reproachful tone.

"I..."

Isabela was at a loss for words.

Under her mother's stern gaze, she directly shifted the blame to Dominic: "Actually, it was handled by Dominic."

"..."

Dominic's lips twitched and he could only stand up with a stiff smile and say, "Aunt Sophia, I've hired experts to go out in the past few days, but Dustin is too cunning, like a rat, and has never shown himself, so I really can't do anything about it."

He had recently hired many people to track Dustin's whereabouts, but every time there was a clue, the other party would suddenly disappear.

This made it impossible for him to make a move.

"Even a country bumpkin like him can't be dealt with, it's very disappointing to me." Sophia said with a cold face.

Dominic and Isabela both bowed their heads, not daring to retort.

"Randolf, you personally lead the team to investigate and you must bring Dustin back, especially that prescription, you must get it at all costs."

Sophia turned around and instructed the housekeeper.

"Understood."

The Randolf replied and left quickly.

"Sophia, the Remington family already has the prescription for Jade Dew Ointment, just catching Dustin alone might not solve the root cause." Winston reminded.

The threat posed by the Remington family was naturally not comparable to that of a small fry like Dustin.

"Catching Dustin is just the first step, next, we need to combine the efforts of the two families, and focus on suppressing the Remington family, so that their Jade Dew Ointment can't be sold!" Sophia said.

"If that's the case, then we'll have to invest more money and resources," Winston said thoughtfully.

"We can't bear to let the child have no wolf to trap, if we want to dominate the market, we must eliminate all obstacles!" Sophia said coldly. "Th
"We can't bear to let the child have no wolves to hunt. Remington family is nothing more than a small family, not even a big family. With the connections and influence of our two families, it's enough to seal them off!"

"Yes! Seal off the Remington family! Eliminate the hidden dangers!"

Upon hearing this, everyone voiced their support.

You can't use the bow without having an arrow to shoot, and now that it has come to this, no matter what the cost, they must stabilize the situation.

"Good! That's settled!"

Winston slammed the table and said loudly, "The small Remington family actually dares to provoke two big families, really overestimating themselves! This time, I will make sure the Remington family loses everything!"

"That being said, how should we attack?" someone suddenly asked.

"Tomorrow is the Remington family's new drug launch event, I plan to give them a big gift, I guarantee they will remember it for the rest of their lives!" Sophia suddenly smiled.

Seeing this scene, those around her couldn't help but shiver.

Those familiar with Sophia knew that she was not one to speak or laugh lightly.

The last time she laughed like this was when she was killing someone.

...

The next day, in the early morning.

At the entrance of a subsidiary of the Remington Medical Holdings Consortium.

Belinda was directing his subordinates, busy everywhere.

Today was the day when the new company was officially established, and it was also the best time to release Jade Dew Ointment.

In order to better promote Jade Dew Ointment, she had used all the connections of the Remington family and sent out a large number of invitations.

As long as everything went smoothly, Jade Dew Ointment would become a healing holy medicine that everyone pursued!




Chapter 1460 Preparation for Launch

"Hey hey hey... raise the sign a little higher and place it in a prominent place."

"And the red carpet on the ground, spread it outside."

"Is the lion dance team here? Have them prepare quickly, we're about to open."

"..."

Belinda kept shouting, every detail had to be personally reviewed before she could be reassured.

Today, there must be no mistakes, everything must run smoothly.

"Belinda..."

At this moment, a Maybach suddenly stopped by the roadside.

Following that, Prudence, dressed in a suit, smiled as he got out of the car.

"Dad, you're here."

Belinda stopped what she was doing and immediately went up to greet him.

"How's it going? Is everything going smoothly?" Prudence looked around and admired his daughter's achievements.

"Of course, with me personally in charge, how could there be any problems?" Belinda said confidently with a smile.

"Well done."

Prudence nodded in satisfaction. "I've already talked to a few old friends, they all like your Jade Dew Ointment and plan to come over today to show their support and boost your popularity."

"That's great! Thank you, Dad!" Belinda's face lit up.

Her father's friends were all big shots.

If they could come to support her, it would naturally be icing on the cake.

"I've put all my eggs in one basket this time, whether the Remington family can rise to the next level or not depends on today." Prudence said.

For the matter of Jade Dew Ointment, the Remington family had also invested a lot of resources.

You had to gamble when you had a chance, just like going from a bicycle to a motorcycle.

"Dad, you can rest assured, there won't be any problems!" Belinda said confidently.

With just the strength of the Remington family alone, there might still be a gap, but now with the Fairchild family's help, she naturally had nothing to fear.

"That's good."

Prudence nodded in satisfaction, then looked around and asked in confusion, "Oh, by the way, what about your friend Dustin? As the founder of Jade Dew Ointment, isn't he planning to show up today?"

"Oh, speaking of which, as soon as you mention Dustin, Dustin is here, he's already here." Belinda pointed in a certain direction.

Prudence followed her line of sight and saw a young man in a suit, who looked handsome and was approaching with a smile.

"Young man, you've come at the right time, let me introduce you, this is my dad, your future father-in-law." Belinda blinked her eyes suggestively.

Just as Dustin approached, his smile couldn't help but freeze a little, and the words he was about to say were directly blocked.

This woman was really astonishing, she didn't stop.

"You girl, what nonsense are you talking about? You've scared people off."

Prudence scolded her and then extended his hand to Dustin, saying with a smile, "I'm Prudence, you can call me Uncle."

"Honor to meet you, Uncle." Dustin shook hands and returned the courtesy.

"I heard from Belinda that you're talented in both literary and martial arts, and today, seeing you in person, you do live up to your reputation!" Prudence looked him up and down and said with a benevolent smile.

Good looks, good character, and good abilities, the only thing missing was a good family background.

Of course, if he married into the Remington family, these things wouldn't matter.

"You flatter me, Uncle." Dustin smiled and replied, feeling a little uncomfortable under the scrutiny.

Why did he feel a bit strange?

"Ugh!"

Just as the three of them were talking, several luxury cars suddenly stopped by the roadside.

The car doors opened and a group of well-dressed men and women got out of the cars, walking over in a grand procession.

However, when Belinda saw the newcomers clearly, the smile on her face completely disappeared, and Prudence also frowned slightly.
Correct the "Fairchild" to "Ferdinand" family as it was been used before. This mistake is becoming several kindly take note of that. Happy reading and thanks to the translator.
 
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Can you make it possible to change the site on black mode.. that wokld ne nice if you can consider it @gilly
 
Can you make it possible to change the site on black mode.. that wokld ne nice if you can consider it @gilly
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I prefer your ways Jungal2000 , please keep up with your works at your own pace, other translators are just scattering the reading and the grammatical composition too is quite confusing and the names as well are not duly relayed.
Hello nazmul thank you so much! I truly appreciate that you're handling the translations and relieving me of all the pressure. I really dislike feeling rushed...haha. Plus, there's no need to rush. We'll all be catching up to the Chinese version very soon, and its going to be quite boring once we get there. So, I've made up my mind to take things a notch slower.
 
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Very well.. but what i meant was that, individually you can have the options to change it by yourself. That will be the members choice to toggle on or off. Hope you get that @gilly
 
Chapter 1471 The Grand Opening

When all three people agreed, Isabela couldn't help but feel happy, a sly smile curling up at the corner of her mouth.

They're such a bunch of fools!

She couldn't believe how easily they fell for her little trick, just with a few provocations.

Without complete confidence, why would she have set up this gamble in the first place?

Before, when she framed them with the dead bodies, it was just Plan A. Now, it's the decisive Plan B.

As long as Dustin and the others dare to gamble, they are basically jumping into a fire pit themselves.

"Come on! Prepare the agreement, sign and seal!" Isabela shouted.

Her subordinates immediately got busy and soon brought two contracts.

The related gambling agreements were written very clearly.

If anyone loses, they not only have to hand over the formula but also publicly apologize and promise not to sell related drugs again.

"Take a good look, okay? Sign it once you've read it carefully," Isabela urged.

Dustin and the others didn't waste any words, and after confirming that the contract was correct, they each signed their names.

Isabela and Dominic exchanged glances and did the same.

The gambling agreement was officially in effect.

"Hahaha... you actually signed it, I can't believe it," Isabela couldn't contain her amusement anymore and taunted mercilessly, "Our Rejuvenation Ointment has already hit the market and we've taken numerous orders, while you've just started your business. How do you plan to compete with us?"

Indeed, Jade Dew Ointment was of high quality and had a lower price than their Rejuvenation Ointment. With a bit more promotion, it could become a real hit and completely overshadow their product.

But unfortunately, the other side wouldn't get the chance.

Choosing to compete with their Rejuvenation Ointment when their business was still in its infancy was undoubtedly a path to self-destruction!

"Dustin, in front of so many witnesses, you've all signed the contract already, and there's no turning back now. You might as well accept your fate!" Dominic sneered.

With so many reporters, so many spectators, and the gambling agreement in hand, he wasn't afraid that Dustin and the others wouldn't admit to it.

"Don't be too sure. The outcome is still uncertain," Dustin said calmly.

"Uncertain?" Dominic chuckled, "I see you won't give up until you see a coffin. Well then, I'll make you completely give up!"

With that, he raised his hand and clapped.

Immediately, a large red banner unfurled on the building across the street.

On the red banner, there was a line of big letters - "Congratulations to the Grand Opening of the Rejuvenation Ointment Pharmaceutical Company!"

As soon as the banner was displayed, the streets on both sides suddenly became lively.

Two lion dance troupes, one on the left and one on the right, approached the Rejuvenation Ointment Pharmaceutical Company in grand procession.

Wherever they went, they attracted countless onlookers.

"Come and take a look, today our company is celebrating its grand opening. Anyone who buys Rejuvenation Ointment not only gets a discount but also receives a beautiful gift from our company."

"Gifts are limited, so act fast, first come, first served!"

A host with a microphone stood on the other side of the street, loudly announcing.

People from several nearby streets could clearly hear it.

"You can get a gift when buying medicine? Let's go check it out!"

"Hurry! Let's go too, we can't let others get there first!"

The shouting from across the street drew the attention of the crowd.

Led by a few "planted actors," the spectators who had just been watching the excitement on this side immediately rushed over in groups.

The media reporters, after receiving a green signal from Dominic, also ran to the other side of the street to start their extensive coverage and reports.

In just a few minutes, the Remington Corporation's branch on this side was deserted, with only a few staff members left to hold the fort. All the customers had been drawn away by the commotion across the street.






Chapter 1472 Skyrocket Sales

Seeing this scene, Dominic smiled even more happily. "Dustin, do you see this? This is the surprise we prepared for you!"

"So, you've been planning this all along, how despicable!" Belinda spat.

"Hehe... All's fair in love and war, it's your fault for not using your heads and agreeing to gamble with us," Dominic gloated.

"Our side is packed with people, while your side is empty. The victory and defeat are clear. You might as well admit defeat," Isabela sneered.

Although their plot to frame them hadn't worked, luckily, their psychological tactics had.

Their careful planning had not been in vain.

"Why the rush? We still have a chance before the sun sets," Dustin remained calm.

"What? Still not giving up?" Dominic smirked. "Alright, I'll make it a bit more challenging for you, so you'll accept defeat wholeheartedly!"

With that, he took out his phone and dialed a number.

Three minutes later.

A black Mercedes-Benz drove out from a street corner and stopped across the street.

The car door opened, and a well-dressed, overweight man stepped out with his female secretary.

Following that, shouts rang out: "The owner of Dragonheart Pharmacy, ordering five million Rejuvenation Ointments!"

As soon as these words were spoken, the street across from them immediately buzzed with excitement.

Dragonheart Pharmacy was a well-known pharmacy chain in Stonia, with hundreds of stores and a great reputation. The owner of Dragonheart Pharmacy was widely recognized as a billionaire, and now, publicly ordering five million Rejuvenation Ointments was truly surprising.

"Wow!"

Shortly after the Mercedes-Benz had parked, a Maybach arrived.

When the car door opened, an elderly man with white hair stepped out, using a cane to walk.

"Chairman of the CitadelCare Pharmacy, ordering ten million Rejuvenation Ointments!" the emcee's voice rang out again.

At the same time, the scene was once again in an uproar.

However, before the commotion could settle, a shocking scene unfolded.

Luxury cars of all makes and models, from Bentleys to Porsches to Rolls-Royces, appeared one after another, as if they were sprouting up like mushrooms after a rain.

Each time a luxury car stopped, a prominent figure emerged from it.

The emcee's voice was relentless, resounding continuously, echoing throughout.

"President of StoniaCrest Drugstore, ordering twenty million Rejuvenation Ointments, wishing our company a prosperous opening!"

"CEO of DragonSentinel Security Company, ordering fifty million Rejuvenation Ointments, wishing our company endless wealth!"

"Meriwether Group, ordering one hundred million Rejuvenation Ointments, wishing our company smooth sailing and prosperity from all directions!"

"..."

As they watched one wealthy figure after another arrive, the entire scene erupted.

"Wow! Orders for tens of millions and even hundreds of millions, this is incredible!"

"Is Rejuvenation Ointment really that amazing? It's attracting all these wealthy people to rush to buy it?"

"These rich people must see the potential in Rejuvenation Ointment. We should buy it too, it can't be wrong!"

People were discussing in amazement, taken aback by the turn of events.

Initially, they were just here to watch the excitement, but they never expected the situation to become so explosive.

To the point where many ordinary citizens were tempted to place orders, causing the sales of Rejuvenation Ointment to skyrocket.

The situation was completely one-sided.

"Dustin, do you now see the difference? Do you admit defeat?" Dominic smirked confidently.

"Admit defeat?" Dustin smiled faintly. "How about you turn around and see who's really winning?"






Chapter 1473 Getting Equal

"Turn around? What's that supposed to mean? Do you think you can change the situation just like that?" Dominic sneered and casually turned his head.

He saw that their company's entrance was still bustling with customers, and wealthy individuals from all over the city, big and small, were coming to show their support.

Other than that, there was nothing out of the ordinary.

"Dustin, how old are you, and you're playing these childish tricks? Is it even interesting?" Dominic mocked.

"Hey, can you guys handle losing?" Isabela said with a strange tone. "We have witnesses and evidence, plus the signed bet agreement. No matter how you try to wriggle out of it, you better hand over the formula honestly and save some face."

"Who said we're losing? Open your eyes and see what's over there," Dustin nodded towards the street in the distance.

"Heh... using that trick again? Do you think I'll fall for it?" Dominic snorted and didn't even look back.

Fool me once, shame on you; fool me twice, you must think I'm an idiot.

"Wow!"

Just as they were talking, a black Land Rover suddenly sped toward them and stopped steadily at the entrance of the Remington Corporation branch.

The car door opened, and a well-dressed, burly man stepped out.

"Representative from Ashcroft Group congratulates the establishment of Remington Corporation Pharmaceuticals. To show our sincerity, I will order ten million Jade Dew Ointments!" the man announced loudly.

As soon as he spoke, the smiles on Dominic and Isabela's faces froze.

They had thought that Dustin was just bluffing, but they didn't expect someone to actually come to support them.

"Thank you, sir, please come inside!" Belinda's face brightened, and she quickly invited him in.

Although a ten million order couldn't compare to the other side, it was still a good sign.

"Dominic, do we have an Ashcroft Group in Willowbrook? I don't remember," Isabela said, feeling a bit puzzled.

The Torby and Stratford families dominated Willowbrook, with control over all the major factions, so there shouldn't be any unfamiliar forces.

"Ashcroft Group is an influence in Dragonhaven (Dragonhaven). If I'm not mistaken, Lucius probably invited them," Dominic explained.

"I see," Isabela nodded and didn't pay it much attention.

Ten million was nothing more than a drop in the bucket; she didn't take it to heart.

"Dustin, do you really think that a small force like Ashcroft Group can compete with us?" Dominic sneered. "You're too naive!"

"How about we wait and see? The real show is just beginning," Dustin remained unfazed.

"The beginning? Hmph... Today, I want to see what kind of waves you can make!" Dominic was full of disdain.

As soon as he finished speaking, a long convoy suddenly appeared at the street corner.

The convoy consisted entirely of luxury cars, each worth millions.

Sports cars, sedans, SUVs, you name it, they had it all.

The convoy was grand and orderly, and as soon as it appeared, it attracted the attention of countless people.

Finally, under the gaze of the crowd, the luxury car convoy stopped one by one at the entrance of the Remington Corporation branch.

As the car doors opened one by one, wealthy and influential figures stepped out, one after another, to offer their congratulations.

"Representative from EliteRx Health Group is here to order twenty million Jade Dew Ointments, congratulations to Remington Corporation Pharmaceuticals for its grand opening!"

"Steward from SovereignScript Pharmaceuticals is here to order thirty million Jade Dew Ointments, wishing Remington Corporation Pharmaceuticals great prosperity!"

"Representative from StoniaVital Group is here to order eighty million Jade Dew Ointments, wishing Remington Corporation Pharmaceuticals a thriving business and abundant wealth!"

"..."

More and more wealthy and influential figures came to offer their congratulations and placed substantial orders.

Their popularity and the volume of their orders were no less than those on the other side.

Seeing this scene, Dominic and Isabela couldn't smile anymore.






Chapter 1474 The Heavy Bombshell

They never expected that within just half an hour, so many wealthy individuals would come to support them.

For a moment, they couldn't help but feel nervous.

Because if this situation continued, they really didn't have full confidence in winning.

"Thank you all for coming. Please, please come inside," Belinda and Prudence were overjoyed and quickly ushered their esteemed guests inside.

In Willowbrook's market, it had been dominated by the Torby and Stratford families, and with the Remington family's strength, they couldn't invite anyone.

Fortunately, with the help of the Fairchild family, they had attracted wealthy merchants from Dragonhaven. Otherwise, Remington Corporation Pharmaceuticals would have suffered a humiliating defeat today.

"Lucius, I didn't expect you to be so well-prepared. Now we can finally compete with the Torby and Stratford families," Belinda smiled with joy.

"All of this was arranged by Little Dustin; I just followed the plan," Lucius said with a casual wave of his folding fan.

"Oh?" Belinda raised an eyebrow and looked at Dustin with surprise. "Young man, how did you know that the Torby and Stratford families would resort to this trick?"

"These are all outdated tactics, nothing too clever," Dustin said with a faint smile. "Besides, even if they didn't play dirty, we've brought so many people to support us, which will still promote Jade Dew Ointment. Either way, we won't lose."

"That's true," Belinda nodded and glanced meaningfully at Isabela and Dominic. "Miss Torby, Mr. Stratford, it seems that today's winner is still uncertain."

Although the Torby and Stratford families were well-prepared, they had managed to thwart all their attempts.

"Humph! Don't celebrate too soon; we still have the upper hand!" Isabela said coldly.

"That's right! We have more troops and generals. Victory will surely be ours!" Dominic said proudly.

Although the Fairchild family had invited many wealthy individuals to help, they were still a single force against the combined might of the two powerful families.

In terms of connections and influence, the Torby and Stratford families were far superior to the Fairchild family. Even in a financial battle, they had at least an eighty percent chance of winning.

"These are just small fry who can't make it to the big stage. The real main event is about to begin," Dustin said with a casual smile.

"Humph! You're just bluffing! Even if you have extraordinary abilities, you're bound to lose today!" Isabela retorted.

As soon as she finished speaking, a Rolls-Royce Phantom suddenly stopped by the side of the road.

Soon, a burly middle-aged man with a stubbled beard stepped out confidently.

The man had a square face, thick eyebrows, and a commanding presence. With every move he made, he exuded an invisible pressure.

"Hmm?" Seeing the middle-aged man, Winston's brow furrowed, and his expression became serious.

On the other hand, Prudence's face lit up as if he had seen the God of Wealth.

"Reginald and the Langford family congratulates Remington Corporation Pharmaceuticals on its prosperity!" the middle-aged man announced loudly.

As soon as he spoke, the entire scene erupted.

"What? Reginald Langford? Isn't he the patriarch of the Langford family?"

"The Langford family is the leader among the Eight Great Families, and Reginald is even a high-ranking official in the current government. Even such a prominent figure has come to show his support. Remington Corporation Pharmaceuticals is going to soar to new heights!"

"Oh my god! What's happening today? Are gods fighting?"

"..."

Upon learning of Reginald Langford's identity, the entire scene was in an uproar.

Among the Eight Great Families, the Langford family was universally recognized as the most powerful. They were not only incredibly wealthy and had deep roots, but their influence was unparalleled among the Eight Great Families.

No one expected that Reginald Langford, who usually kept a low profile and rarely appeared in public, would openly support Remington Corporation Pharmaceuticals.

This action was like dropping a heavy bombshell onto a calm lake!





Chapter 1475 The Number and Two

At this moment, the people from the Torby and Stratford families were all in a state of panic.

They had calculated every possibility but never expected that the Langford family, which was the leader among the Eight Great Families, would actually come to support the Remington family.

The difference between the two sides was like night and day, and they were not on the same level at all.

Could it be that the Remington family had the support of the Langford family?

"How... how is this possible? Why would the patriarch of the Langford family come?!" Isabela stared wide-eyed, finding it hard to believe.

Who was Reginald Langford?

He was the patriarch of the Langford family, a high-ranking government official, and a person with a vast network of connections.

Moreover, he was known for his arrogance and rarely associated with anyone.

Even if it was Lucius or Dustin, they couldn't invite Langford’s young master, let alone his parent.

Who could make Reginald Langford personally intervene?

"Trouble!" Dominic broke out in a cold sweat and was in a state of panic.

The Fairchild family alone was already a headache, and now the Langford family had joined the fray, making things even more difficult.

Among the Eight Great Families, the Langford family was number one, the Fairchild family was number two, both belonging to the Upper Four Families. The Torby and Stratford families were in the Lower Four Families, ranking at the bottom.

In terms of overall strength, the Langford and Fairchild families naturally surpassed the Torby and Stratford families.

So, this gambling game had now become unfavorable for them.

It had even turned into a disadvantageous situation.

"How could this be? Could it be that the Fairchild family has formed an alliance with the Langford family?" Winston frowned, his expression serious.

Reginald Langford's appearance had directly affected the entire situation.

All the plans they had made earlier were now uncertain.

"Cheers to the visit of Lord Reginald to our humble abode. Please, please come inside!" Prudence personally welcomed Reginald and led him into the building.

The Langford family didn't need to buy any Jade Dew Ointment; their presence alone was already a huge help.

It was believed that soon, any forces associated with the Langford family would rush over to show their support.

"Miss Torby, how about it? Are you surprised? Does it exceed your expectations?" Belinda was elated.

To be honest, she hadn't expected that Lucius had such great connections and could actually invite Reginald Langford.

With the support of the Langford family, their chances of winning in today's gambling game had greatly increased.

"Why would Lord Reginald help you? What kind of means did you use?" Isabela frowned, her face looking even more unsightly.

"Please don't bother, Miss Torby. Just think about what you'll do if you lose," Belinda said with a smug smile.

"Humph! Even if you have the support of the Langford family, it doesn't necessarily mean we'll lose!" Isabela said with a cold snort.

Although the Langford and Fairchild families were more powerful than the Torby and Stratford families, they were willing to go all out and spare no cost to win this gambling game. The Langford and Fairchild families, on the other hand, could not afford to go to such extremes.

This was the key to their victory.

"Look! Another convoy is coming!"

At this moment, a cry of astonishment suddenly rang out.

Everyone turned to look, and they saw another luxury convoy approaching the scene.

The convoy was even more grand than before, and it was clear that it had a significant background.

"Judging from this momentum, it's estimated that another group of big shots is here."

"Guess who these big shots are?"

"It's hard to say. Right now, both sides seem evenly matched, and it's unclear who will win. Anything is possible."

"Listening to one piece of advice is better than having a hundred pieces of gold."

"..."
 
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Very well.. but what i meant was that, individually you can have the options to change it by yourself. That will be the members choice to toggle on or off. Hope you get that @gilly
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Chapter 1476 Winning by a Landslide

Amidst a lot of attention, a fancy parade of cars slowly started moving across the street and finally stopped at the doorstep of the Rejuvenating Ointment Medicine Company.

Seeing this, Isabela's face lit up instantly. "Hahaha... it's our people! Our reinforcements have arrived!"

"Fantastic! It's finally our moment to shine!" Dominic was also overjoyed.

Although Reginald Langford's appearance had caused some complications, they were well-prepared and could still turn the tide.

"Who could it be?" Winston rubbed his chin, muttering to himself, his eyes filled with anticipation.

The allies of the Torby and Stratford families had all arrived, but could there be another surprise in store?

"Dustin! Belinda! Lucius!"

Isabela called out their names one by one, triumphantly saying, "I told you not to celebrate too early. How's it going now? Feeling a bit embarrassed? Hahaha..."

"I admit you've got something, but unfortunately, we're still one step ahead," Dominic said arrogantly.

Just as the two of them were taunting and mocking, something unexpected happened.

The car convoy that had just stopped seemed to have noticed something and suddenly started moving again!

Following that, one luxury car after another began to turn around and eventually arrived at the entrance of the Remington Corporation.

Once the vehicles stopped, elegantly dressed dignitaries got out one by one and began to congratulate in an orderly manner.

" Archibald, along with many members of the Hamilton family of the royalty clan, have come to celebrate and wish Remington Corporation a prosperous opening and thriving business!"

Leading them, Archibald stepped forward, clasping his fists towards Dustin and the others.

As soon as these words were spoken, the entire crowd was in an uproar.

"What? Lord Archibald from the Hamilton family of the royalty clan is here too? Am I seeing things?"

"My goodness! A small pharmaceutical company's opening has actually attracted the attention of the royal families of Stonia. What on earth is going on?"

The people were discussing in shock and amazement.

The Hamilton family of the royalty clan was even more prominent than the Langford family, standing at the pinnacle of the Dragonmarsh. With renowned warriors and immense influence in the military, they were a colossal family!

Such a giant family was actually here to congratulate a small Remington family?

It was simply unbelievable!

"Hamilton family? How is this possible?!"

At this moment, Isabela and the others were struck dumb, standing frozen in place.

Their eyes widened, faces full of disbelief.

Wasn't the car convoy supposed to be reinforcements from the Torby and Stratford families? How did it become affiliated with the Remington family?

Most importantly, how could a second-tier family like the Remington family persuade the Hamilton family, a behemoth like that, to attend?

Before they could recover from their shock, another luxury car convoy appeared at the street corner.

This time, they were on the right path, heading straight for the Remington Corporation and stopping steadily.

The car doors opened, and a lady in a red body-hugging dress, along with a group of dignitaries, descended in a grand procession.

"Roberts family from the royalty clan, here to offer congratulations!"

"As a gesture of goodwill, we will place a hundred billion orders, wishing Remington Corporation great success and prosperity!" Natasha said with a smile.

As soon as these words were spoken, the entire scene exploded with commotion.

"Oh my goodness! It's not just the Hamilton family; now even the Roberts family from the royalty clan is here. Am I dreaming?"

"Who could it be? Who could possibly bring both major Torby clan families to the scene at the same time?!"

"Incredible! Truly incredible!"

The people were discussing excitedly, utterly amazed.

With the Hamilton family's presence, and now the Roberts family too, the impact was immeasurable!

In this gambling match, Remington Corporation was winning by a landslide.

The Torby and Stratford families had no chance of a comeback.

Thud!

Isabela's legs went weak, and she collapsed to the ground, her face ashen.

She had completely lost hope!





Chapter 1477 Unbridgeable Gap

At this moment, it wasn't just Isabela.

All the members of the Torby and Stratford families, including everyone, were deeply shocked.

They couldn't believe how things had turned out. If it had just been the Langford family involved, they might still have had a glimmer of hope for victory. But now, with both major royal families getting involved, they realized they had no choice but to yield.

You see, there's a vast difference between a wealthy family and a royal family. Wealthy people might have money, but in front of those with power, they don't even count. It's like comparing apples and oranges. The royal families have both money and power. In fact, the royal families could easily wipe out wealthy families overnight.

That's the unbridgeable gap between them.

"The Langford family, the Hamilton family, the Roberts family... How could this happen? What's going on?"

Dominic was stunned and filled with anxiety. He couldn't fathom how the small Remington Corporation had managed to garner the support of the royal families.

"Stop talking about it! Surrender immediately, or the consequences will be dire!"

After the brief shock, Winston quickly realized the gravity of the situation. Though he didn't know how Remington Corporation had pulled this off, the fact remained that they were now defeated. If they resisted, it wouldn't help them in any way and might even anger the two royal families. That would spell doom for the Torby and Stratford families.

Eventually, under Winston's urging, Isabela and Dominic had no choice but to admit defeat.

"This time, we've lost. We're willing to concede!"

"From now on, we won't sell Rejuvenating Ointment anymore. The company will be shut down. Are you satisfied now?"

Isabela said through gritted teeth, filled with resentment. She had lost, but she was far from accepting it. In her view, without the intervention of the two royal families, victory should have been theirs.

"Miss Torby, it's still quite a while before the sun sets. Is it too early to surrender? Why don't you hold on a little longer?" Belinda said with a smirk, a hint of irony in her tone.

"Hmph! You're just lucky. There's nothing impressive about it. We'll see what the future holds!"

Leaving behind these harsh words, Isabela stormed off.

"Let's go."

Winston signaled, and soon, they departed with a group of people.

In just a few minutes, both the Torby and Stratford families had left, leaving the newly opened company deserted. The wealthy and influential guests who had come to support them also dispersed immediately.

In the end, Remington Corporation emerged as the clear victor.

However, the story didn't end there.

When the Langford family, the Hamilton family, and the Roberts family arrived, more and more forces heard about it and came to offer their congratulations. They placed numerous orders for Jade Dew Ointment.

In no time, Remington Corporation became incredibly popular, and people were practically trampling over each other to get in.

Various forces and wealthy individuals kept pouring in, and the company's threshold was on the verge of being broken.

Luxury cars lined the streets from one end to the other.

The name "Jade Dew Ointment" spread like wildfire, echoing throughout Stonia in just one day.

The Rejuvenating Ointment of the Torby and Stratford families was completely overshadowed.

Customers who had placed orders with them rushed to return the products, causing massive losses for the Torby and Stratford families.

To promote their product, the two families had invested heavily and worked tirelessly, even producing Rejuvenating Ointment overnight.





Chapter 1478 Bankrupt


The result was that they hadn't even started making money, and the company went bankrupt before it could take off. Not only did the ointments pile up unsold, but all the funds they had invested had gone down the drain.

For a while, the Torby and Stratford families were facing numerous internal and external troubles.

In contrast, things were going quite the opposite for the Remington family.

Due to the open support of the two major royal families, the Remington family, originally considered a second-tier power, skyrocketed to first-tier status.

Not only were they making a fortune, but they were also surpassing the wealthy families in terms of social connections and resources. At this rate, it would take only three months for the Remington family to truly ascend to the ranks of the wealthy families.

By then, Stonia would have nine prominent wealthy families!

...

At night, in the Torby family's meeting room, Winston, the head of the Torby family, was discussing countermeasures with Horatio, the head of the Stratford family. The only people present were Isabela, Dominic, and a few close relatives.

"Mr Winston, what's going on?"

"You kept assuring us earlier, saying that as long as the Stratford family joined, we could all get rich together."

"But now, after the Stratford family invested a significant amount of money, the new company has just opened, and it's already closed."

"Most importantly, all the customers who placed orders are demanding refunds. With all this back and forth, the Stratford family has suffered heavy losses!"

Horatio kept lamenting; his tone filled with complaints. If they hadn't believed Winston's persuasion and invested in the Rejuvenating Ointment, the Stratford family wouldn't have ended up in this situation today.

It's worth noting that the production cost of Rejuvenating Ointment was extremely high, and coupled with the large number of orders they had taken, they had spent a fortune to collect the required herbs.

They had thought they would make a big profit, but they never expected to incur such heavy losses. It had reached the point where they were feeling it in their bones.

Now, the entire Stratford family was filled with criticism.

"Mr Horatio, please don't be too hasty," Winston sighed and said, "The losses for your Stratford family are not small, but where does that leave our Torby family? We're all in the same boat. We rise and fall together, whether it's good or bad."

"While that's true, the way you handled this matter was really poor, wasn't it? You couldn't even deal with the small Remington family, and you got yourselves involved in this mess," Horatio shook his head in frustration.

"Mr Horatio, today's incident was purely accidental. If it weren't for the intervention of the royal families, we would have definitely won," Winston said.

"What? The yoyal families? What's going on?" Horatio was taken aback.

"The situation is like this..."

Winston didn't hide anything and briefly explained what had happened.

After listening, Horatio immediately furrowed his brows, his expression becoming particularly grave. "Strange, how could a powerful force like the royal families help the small Remington family?"

"Dad, based on our speculation, this matter should be related to the Fairchild family," Dominic suddenly spoke up.

"While the Fairchild family is not small in influence, I doubt they have the capability to persuade both the Hamilton and Roberts families to intervene," Horatio said skeptically.

"The Fairchild family, is still stronger than the Torby and Stratford families individually," Dominic reasoned. "Perhaps they heavily invested in this and managed to persuade the two royal families."

"Mr Winston, what do you think?" Horatio didn't give a direct response but looked at Winston.

"This matter does seem strange to me, but other than the Fairchild family, I can't think of anyone else," Winston shook his head.

The Remington family, represented by Belinda, was only a second-tier power and didn't even have the qualifications to associate with the Royal families, so they didn't have the ability to do this.

As for Dustin, he was completely disregarded.

He was just an unknown junior, not even worthy of helping the Royal families tie their shoelaces, so how could he have such power?






Chapter 1479 The Unknown Junior

"Alright, discussing this now is pointless. Let's focus on how to get out of the current situation," Sophia, who had been silent all along, suddenly spoke up.

She was a decisive and assertive person, never one to easily admit defeat. Even though they had lost this time, she was determined to find an opportunity to make up for it.

"Both of the major royal families have shown their faces, and it's clear that we won't be able to do business with the Rejuvenating Ointment anymore," Horatio sighed and then looked up. "Mr Winston, you've always been full of ideas. Do you have any good solutions to recover some of our losses?"

"It's not something I can solve in the short term," Winston said helplessly. If he had a solution, he wouldn't be sitting here worrying.

"Dad, I have an idea!" Isabela suddenly spoke up, as if she had thought of something.

"Oh? What's your idea? Tell us," Winston immediately became interested. The others all looked at her with eager anticipation.

"Dad, the formula for our Rejuvenating Ointment was obtained from Dustin. Is it possible that he has similar high-quality formulas on him?" Isabela squinted her eyes.

Winston and Sophia exchanged glances and immediately understood what their daughter was getting at. However, they didn't want to reveal their thoughts openly, as it was not a very honorable thing to do.

"Isabela, are you suggesting that we secretly capture Dustin and then force him to reveal all of his formulas?" Dominic tentatively asked.

"That's right!" Isabela nodded firmly. "Dustin must have many secrets on him, and I believe that if we capture him and interrogate him rigorously, we can definitely uncover many surprises!"

"Haha... That's a good idea!" Horatio's eyes lit up. "We'll agree to stop producing and selling Rejuvenating Ointment, but we won't say anything about not selling other medicines. If there really are any miraculous formulas, we can not only recover our losses but also make a big profit!"

"That's right," Winston nodded in agreement. "Where there's one, there's usually more. Dustin probably has other high-quality formulas."

When they had previously negotiated with the Torby family, Dustin had kept a trump card hidden, which was enough to prove that this young man had a deep understanding of strategy and was skilled at hiding his abilities.

"Isabela, Dustin has already boarded the Fairchild family's ship. Wouldn't it be too risky for us to take action now?" Dominic pondered.

The Fairchild family and the Remington family were currently in the limelight, and with the backing of two major royal families, it might be dangerous to abduct someone like Dustin.

"Don't be afraid of entering a tiger's den; just be afraid of coming out empty-handed. As long as we can recover our losses and turn the tables, what's a little risk?" Isabela dismissed the concern. "Besides, Dustin is just a pawn being used. Now that he has lost his value, would the Fairchild family and the Remington family care about his life or death?"

"Well..." Dominic frowned in thought, feeling a bit unsure.

"Dominic, don't tell me you've lost your courage and become so timid?" Isabela said with a hint of dissatisfaction. "You used to be incredibly smart and unyielding. Why do you seem like a different person today?"

"It's a significant matter, so it's better to be cautious. Being careful is always the right approach," Dominic smiled awkwardly.

Damn, it's always me charging ahead while you cheer from behind. Of course, you don't feel any danger. If something goes wrong, it's me who will suffer the consequences.

"Dominic, don't worry. This matter won't be dangerous at all," Isabela said solemnly. "As long as we act discreetly and leave no clues, who would suspect us? Don't forget, we have an extraordinary expert to help us. With this expert's assistance, everything will be foolproof!"

"Dominic, he's just an unknown junior. Why are you so nervous? With the support of our two wealthy families, you can go ahead and do it. If anything goes wrong, your uncle will take responsibility for you!" Winston patted his chest and said confidently.

After hearing the reassurance from his father and sister, Dominic immediately regained his confidence and said boldly, "Alright, I'll take the risk and personally bring Dustin back!"

...

At this moment, inside a luxurious private room at the Imperial Palace Cuisine.








Chapter 1480 Just a Commoner

Dustin, Belinda, and Lucius were sitting together, drinking and chatting happily.

Today, their new company had a grand opening, and everything went perfectly. All three of them made lots and lots of money.

After finishing work, they immediately came to the Imperial Palace Cuisine to celebrate with drinks.

"Hahaha... today has been so much fun!"

"Dominic and Isabela, those troublesome lovebirds, finally got a taste of their own medicine. Just thinking about their faces after their big failure makes me want to laugh."

Lucius raised his glass and laughed heartily.

He had disliked Isabela and the others for a long time. They even threatened his big sister a few days ago, so today, he finally let out his frustration.

"It's all thanks to Lucius's extensive connections. He invited the Hamilton family and the Roberts family to join us. Otherwise, we wouldn't be enjoying this success today."

"Here, Lucius, I toast to you."

Belinda smiled and raised his glass.

"Wait a minute..."

Lucius was puzzled and said, "Wasn't it your Remington family who invited the two royal families? What does it have to do with our Fairchild family?"

"Huh?"

Belinda's face froze, "Lucius, are you kidding? Our Remington family is just a second-rate family. We can't possibly invite the royal families."

"The problem is, our Fairchild family can't do it either!" Lucius looked puzzled.

Although he used his connections to get a lot of support, it definitely did not include the Hamilton family and the Roberts family. In fact, he didn't have that kind of power, not even with his father's help. The gap between the aristocracy and the royal families was just too huge.

"It's not our Remington family, and it's not your Fairchild family, so who could it be?" Belinda looked confused.

She had always thought that it was the Fairchild family who had spent a lot of money to invite the two royal families to join them. But now, it seemed like that wasn't the case.

"Dustin... It couldn't be you, could it?"

Lucius suddenly turned his gaze towards Dustin, looking a bit surprised and suspicious.

"Me?" Dustin smiled faintly and replied ambiguously, "Do I, a commoner, have the ability to do something that even you and your families can't?"

"That's true," Lucius nodded thoughtfully. "The people who can invite the royal families are either royalty or powerful lords."

"Well, let's not dwell on that. Maybe the two royal families saw the potential of our Jade Dew Ointment and decided to lend a hand," Belinda said with a meaningful look at Dustin before changing the subject.

She had a feeling that there was something mysterious about Dustin, but it wasn't the right time to uncover it.

"Come on, let's drink!" Lucius didn't want to think too much. He picked up his glass and started drinking again.

In no time, he finished a whole bottle of wine.

"Waiter! Bring two more bottles of good wine!"

Lucius shouted towards the door.

Soon, a female server came in with two bottles of wine and placed them on the table.

"Here! Let's drink!"

Lucius poured three glasses of wine and was about to down it in one go. But halfway through, Dustin raised his hand to stop him.

"This wine seems suspicious. We shouldn't drink it!"
 
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Chapter 1481 The Wine

"Hmm?"

Lucius looked at the hand covering the cup's opening and couldn't help but be slightly surprised. "Suspicious? What's suspicious about it?"

He sniffed the wine and said in confusion, "The wine smells good, doesn't seem to have any problem."

"The wine itself is good, but something has been added to it. If you drink it, it could be very dangerous," Dustin said seriously.

"Could there be poison in the wine?" Lucius furrowed his brows and slowly put down his glass. He looked at his two bodyguards and asked coldly, "What's going on?"

The wine he drank was always tested with a silver needle before being brought in to ensure it was safe.

"Master, we just tested it, and there's no poison in the wine," the two bodyguards immediately denied.

"I personally saw that the silver needle didn't react," the female martial artist Matilda said calmly.

"Dustin, could you be mistaken?" Lucius found it strange.

He could doubt the bodyguards, but he would never doubt Matilda. They had grown up together, shared life and death, and had almost no secrets between them.

"The silver needle can only detect poison, but what's in the wine isn't poison," Dustin explained.

As he spoke, he took out a silver needle and lightly pricked his index finger. Then, he squeezed a drop of blood from the wound, and with a "plop," it fell into the wine glass.

At the same time, a horrifying scene unfolded.

When the blood entered the wine, which had been calm until now, it suddenly began to boil. Countless parasites started wriggling and surging, greedily competing for the blood that Dustin had dropped.

These parasites were tiny and transparent, and when they were still, they were barely visible to the naked eye.

However, with the attraction of fresh blood, all the parasites were activated with a ferocious appetite, devouring the fresh blood.

The sight of the swarming parasites sent shivers down Lucius's spine. In a small glass of wine, there were thousands upon thousands of these parasites. If someone were to drink it, their internal organs would be devoured.

"What... what are these things?!"

Lucius was terrified, and he instinctively moved back.

In a small glass of wine, there were actually thousands of these parasites. If someone were to drink it, their internal organs would be devoured.

"These are called Bloodspawn Worms, a type of poisonous parasite cultivated by Mystic Arts Masters using corpses," Dustin explained calmly. "Bloodspawn Worms feed on blood, and once they enter a person's body, they will continuously lay eggs and consume the person's flesh and blood. Without an antidote, the victim will be slowly tortured to death."

"Damn! What a vicious method! Who the hell is so ruthless to use such a sinister trick to harm people!" Lucius was both shocked and angry.

Even though they had been careful, it was impossible to guard against something like this.

"Fortunately, we discovered it in time; otherwise, it would have been trouble," Belinda said, still trembling from the shock.

Bloodspawn Worms couldn't even be detected by silver needles. If someone had unknowingly drunk them, they wouldn't even know how they died.

"Clang!"

At this moment, Matilda suddenly drew her longsword from her waist and pointed it at the female server's neck, demanding, "Speak! Who ordered you to do this?!"

"I… I don't know anything!" The female server was terrified and knelt down on the ground, her face filled with fear.

"You brought the wine, so you're the prime suspect. Be honest, or else you'll die!" Matilda's expression was ice-cold.

She had made a momentary mistake, which had put the Fairchild’s young master in danger. If it weren't for Dustin's sharp eyes, they might have been in serious trouble.

"I... I really don't know. I'm just a server; I haven't done anything!" The female server cried, tears streaming down her face.







Chapter 1482 Finding the Culprit

"Capture her and interrogate her thoroughly!"

Matilda waved her hand and ordered her subordinates to forcibly take the female server away.

After such an incident, no suspicious individuals should be allowed to escape.

"You two, go to the restaurant kitchen and check if there were any strangers coming and going."

"As for you, immediately check the surveillance footage. Investigate all the customers who dined at the restaurant tonight!"

Matilda gave out one command after another without wasting any time.

Lucius's group of bodyguards immediately got busy.

"Master, it's my fault. I almost made a huge mistake. Please punish me," Matilda apologized with a bow.

"It's not your fault. No one could have predicted such a sinister method," Lucius said with a solemn expression.

"Have you recently had any conflicts with anyone?" Belinda suddenly asked.

"I don't think so," Lucius shook his head. "I rarely show my face in public and try not to offend anyone..."

As he said this, Lucius's eyes suddenly widened, "Wait! Could it be... the Torby and Stratford families? We caused them significant losses today, so they might be holding a grudge and seeking revenge?"

"That's very possible!" Belinda nodded.

Considering the character of Isabela and Dominic, they wouldn't give up easily after suffering such a big loss. However, she hadn't expected them to retaliate so quickly.

"Dustin, what do you think?" Lucius turned to Dustin.

"What can I think? Besides the Torby and Stratford families conspiring together, I can't think of anyone else who would stoop this low," Dustin said ambiguously.

"Damn! It must be those bastards!" Lucius slammed the table in anger and shouted, "Matilda! Gather our forces and let's go demand justice!"

"Don't be hasty..."

Dustin raised his hand to stop him. "If you confront them openly, who will admit to it? Are you planning to go to war with the Torby and Stratford families?"

"Then what should we do? Should we just swallow our pride?" Lucius was reluctant.

He was not one to take losses lying down. After being targeted like this, he naturally wanted to retaliate.

"Of course not."

Dustin smiled faintly. "Since they like to play in the shadows, we'll deal with them using their own methods."

"Oh? Do you have a plan?" Lucius suddenly became interested.

Methods like this dark art were even more terrifying than assassination and were extremely difficult to defend against. Finding the culprit early was the only way to prevent future attacks.

"If I'm not mistaken, the person who cast this curse should have a mother insect. It's specialized for laying Bloodspawn Worms’ eggs. There's a unique connection between the two. I can use the Bloodspawn Worms to track down the mother insect's location. When that happens, we can naturally uncover the mastermind behind this," Dustin explained calmly.

"Great! Let's do it!"

Lucius slammed the table again. "Dustin, just tell me what you need, and I'll do it!"

"You don't need to do anything. Just go home and get a good night's sleep," Dustin said.

"What? Sleep?" Lucius was puzzled.

Belinda and Matilda also exchanged puzzled glances.

"The enemy is in the dark, and we are in the light. If you take any action, it might easily alert them. So, leave this matter to me. This mastermind behind it all is probably targeting me in the first place," Dustin explained.

After that, he picked up the wine glass filled with Bloodspawn Worms and drank it all in one gulp.





Chapter 1483 Skinny Pale Old Man

The night grew deeper.

At this moment, in the suburbs of Willowbrook, inside an old and rustic mansion.

Dominic paced back and forth in the living room, his hands behind his back, looking somewhat uneasy.

In order to deal with Dustin and his group, he had specially invited a powerful practitioner from the Mystic Arts Order to cast a spell. This expert's skills were even more formidable than Master Heinrich's, but his personality was eccentric, and he had unpredictable mood swings. Furthermore, he had a particular quirk — he enjoyed torturing women, displaying severe sadistic tendencies.

By midnight, he had brutally tortured three women, leaving them battered and nearly dead. When they had entered his chamber, they were alluring and full of vitality, but when they emerged, they were covered in blood and their bodies were in ruins.

It wasn't that Dominic felt sympathy for them; he just found the situation a bit disturbing. Experts with eccentric personalities like this one were truly hard to deal with. If you accidentally offended them, you wouldn't even know how you'd die.

"Creak!"

At this moment, the door to the room opposite suddenly opened.

Following that, a skinny, pale old man in a black robe walked out with an expression of satisfaction on his face.

Dominic stole a glance and saw that in the room behind the old man, a naked woman was suspended in mid-air, bound hand and foot. Her body was covered in wounds, and she looked absolutely horrifying.

Not breathing; it seemed that she had been tortured to death.

This was too ruthless!

Dominic swallowed hard and didn't dare to look too closely. He respectfully approached the old man and cautiously asked, "Master Octavius, how are you feeling? Are you satisfied?"

"Not bad. These three playthings all suit my taste. I had a great time tonight. Your efforts were not in vain," Master Octavius nodded in satisfaction and took a seat.

"As long as you're satisfied."

Dominic hurriedly poured a cup of hot tea for the person in front of him and smiled, "Master Octavius, I wonder if you've made any progress with the task I entrusted to you?"

"I've already assigned it to my disciples. I believe it will be completed soon," Master Octavius said calmly as he sipped his tea.

"That's good, that's good," Dominic secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

"Oh, by the way, we have a big shot from our Mystic Arts Order visiting Stonia soon. I suggest you prepare in advance and find a good Feng Shui site for this distinguished guest to settle down. If everything goes smoothly, your Stratford family will receive the protection of the Mystic Arts Order in the future," Master Octavius said casually.

"That's fantastic! Thank you so much, Master Octavius!" Dominic's face lit up with joy, and he bowed to express his gratitude.

The Mystic Arts Order was one of the three major forces in the martial world, on par with the Thunderstrike Sect and the World Society. It was home to numerous experts and powerful individuals. Its influence was so immense that it could communicate directly with the emperor. Even the four major noble families in Stonia had to treat the Mystic Arts Order with respect and fear.

If the Stratford family could gain the protection of the Mystic Arts Order, it would be like having a colossal backing.

Their rise to power was imminent!

"Don't get too excited. This distinguished guest has a bad temper. You must be careful in serving her. If you provoke him, even the God of Heaven won't be able to save you," Master Octavius warned.

"I understand, I understand. Even if it means sacrificing my family fortune, I will ensure that this distinguished guest is satisfied and at ease," Dominic nodded repeatedly.

"Good, you have the right attitude," Master Octavius nodded in satisfaction.

"Creak!"

While the two were talking, the door to the courtyard suddenly opened.

Following that, a black figure slowly entered.

The figure was carrying a cloth bundle in his hand, and it appeared to contain a spherical object. Every few steps, a drop of dark red liquid would drip from it.

"Who is this?!" Dominic's face tensed, and he immediately became vigilant.

"No need to be nervous. It should be one of my disciples returning," Master Octavius said nonchalantly.

As soon as he finished speaking, the figure suddenly raised his hand and tossed the cloth bundle high into the air. It landed in the middle of the living room with a loud "thud."






Chapter 1484 The Black Smoke

As the cloth bundle hit the ground, it unraveled, revealing a spherical object that rolled out.

It was none other than a human head!

"What the hell!"

Dominic was startled and took several steps back, his face turning pale. He was horrified to discover that the severed head belonged to Master Octavius's disciple!

"Hmm?"

Master Octavius's expression darkened, and his gaze immediately turned icy. "Who are you? How dare you murder my disciple? You have quite the audacity!"

"So, it was you who laced our drinks with Bloodspawn Worms?"

A figure emerged from the darkness and finally stopped at the doorway of the living room.

The dim light in the living room illuminated the figure's face, shocking Dominic. "Du... Dustin? How did you get here?!"

"Your methods of harming people were too clumsy. I saw through it, so now, I've come to settle the score with you," Dustin said indifferently.

"Settle the score? Damn it! Who do you think you are? You dare to act arrogantly in front of Master Octavius? You're simply seeking death!" Dominic spat on the ground and immediately hid behind Master Octavius, saying, "Master Octavius! This kid is the target I want to deal with!"

"You killed my disciple, and instead of fleeing far away, you dare to come seeking revenge? You truly don't know your own limits!" Master Octavius said ominously.

"Don't know my limits?"

Dustin suddenly chuckled. "Why do you think I dared to show up here?"

"What? Do you have reinforcements?" Master Octavius's gaze swept around, trying to find something.

"No reinforcements, because I alone am enough to deal with you when it comes to dealing with people like you," Dustin said calmly.

"Arrogant!"

Master Octavius's eyes glared, and he angrily said, "You dare to look down on me? Today, I'll make you wish you were dead!"

With those words, he waved his long sleeves.

A large cloud of black smoke spewed out, covering the sky and pressing toward Dustin.

"Whoosh!"

Dustin lightly blew.

A strong wind rose, with sand and stones flying everywhere.

The black smoke that had just rushed towards him was instantly blown away, and with even greater momentum, it rebounded back.

"Hmm?"

Master Octavius's face changed slightly, and he wildly waved his long sleeves, forming a barrier of true internal energy that kept the majority of the black smoke outside.

However, a small portion of the residual smoke blew onto Dominic.

At first, Dominic was bewildered, but then he suddenly felt an unbearable itch all over his body. He began scratching himself frantically, and his hands started to bleed.

"What's happening? What was that thing just now?"

As he scratched himself more and more intensely, his entire body became covered in bloody wounds, especially his face, which had been scratched until the skin was raw and the flesh was mangled.

"Ah!"

Dominic screamed in agony but couldn't control himself. He could only keep scratching, as if he wanted to tear himself apart.

"Master Octavius! Save me!" Dominic cried out in desperation.

If this continued, he might actually scratch himself to death.

"You're truly useless!"

Master Octavius furrowed his brows slightly and immediately took out a bottle of medicine, sprinkling it on Dominic.

After a few breaths, Dominic finally stopped self-harming.

However, at this moment, he was completely unrecognizable, covered in blood.









Chapter 1485 Fellow Practitioner

"Mystic Arts Order's Flea Powder? Quite interesting," Dustin squinted his eyes and quickly figured it out.

Obviously, this so-called Master Octavius was not an ordinary character but a master of the Mystic Arts Order.

"Oh? So, we're fellow practitioners. No wonder you were able to see through my methods," Master Octavius looked Dustin up and down and couldn't help but raise his opinion of him.

The sudden attack just now was something ordinary martial artists couldn't defend against. Dustin had merely blown once, and the crisis was resolved. It was indeed something special.

"Ah, my face! My handsome face!"

Dominic, after being detoxified, covered his mangled face and let out painful howls. At the same time, he roared, "Master Octavius! Kill him for me! Cut him to pieces!"

"Obnoxious!"

Master Octavius's face darkened, and he gave Dominic a strong slap, sending him flying.

His temperament was truly unpredictable.

"Young man, as fellow practitioners, if you kneel before me and apologize, and then become my disciple, I will spare your life. How about that?" Master Octavius suggested with an ominous tone.

Since his personal disciple was dead, he needed someone to run errands for him, often searching for prey.

Dustin was young, but his strength was not to be underestimated, making him a suitable candidate as a disciple.

"Become your disciple? You're not even worthy," Dustin sneered. "Please take a piss and take a good look at yourself. See what kind of character you are? Trash like you isn't even worthy of being a human!"

"You're looking for death!"

Hearing these words, Master Octavius instantly flew into a rage.

Without further ado, he extended his sleeves, and two black rays of light shot out directly at Dustin's eyes.

Dustin raised a single hand, and with a wave to both sides, he formed an "X" in the air.

"Swoosh, swoosh!"

The two black rays of light were directly cut off and fell to the ground in four pieces, splattering blood everywhere.

They were revealed to be two severed black snakes!

"What?!"

Seeing how Dustin casually broke his attack, Master Octavius's face changed dramatically.

These two snakes had been carefully cultivated by him over several years. Not only were they highly toxic, but they were also incredibly fast. Unexpectedly, even a Martial Grandmaster would have difficulty defending against them by surprise.

The young man before him had casually waved his hands twice and killed his precious snakes.

It was truly astonishing!

"Who are you, after all?"

Master Octavius's face became serious, and he withdrew his previous contempt.

"You ask me who I am? You don't even have the qualifications to know. A scum like you from the underworld doesn't deserve to live," Dustin replied with a sneer.

Dustin slowly raised his hand and pointed at Master Octavius from a distance.

"Swoosh!"

A blazing white light shot out instantly, like a sword drawn from its sheath, piercing directly toward Master Octavius's chest.

This move appeared ordinary, but it contained earth-shattering power.

"Hmm?"

Master Octavius felt his breath stifle as if his throat had been constricted, and a sense of impending death engulfed his entire body.

Without time to think, he immediately crossed his arms to protect his chest, pouring all the true internal energy in his body into a protective barrier.

"Boom! Boom! Boom!"

Three consecutive explosions.

The first one shattered Master Octavius's energy barrier.

The second one shattered Master Octavius's arms.

The third one sent Master Octavius flying like a cannonball, crashing heavily into a wall and creating a pit.

Blood flowed from his mouth and nose.

His clothes were torn apart, revealing the damaged protective armor underneath. But at this moment, the armor was completely destroyed, and the chest plate had caved in and twisted, leaving a gaping hole.
 
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Chapter 1486 More Than A Grandmaster?!

"What?!" Seeing this scene, Dominic, who was in the corner, was completely shocked. He never dreamed that the renowned Master Octavius would be unable to withstand even a single move from Dustin.

This was Master Octavius!

A high-ranking member of the Mystic Arts Order!

Someone whose strength was close to that of a Martial Grandmaster!

Such a powerful figure, yet he was easily overwhelmed by Dustin. How was that possible?!

"Oh? You're not dead yet?" Dustin raised an eyebrow, somewhat surprised. Although he had used only ten percent of his power in that last strike, it was enough to easily kill anyone below the level of a Martial Grandmaster.

Of course, thanks to the protective armor, which absorbed some of the impact, Master Octavius's chest had been spared from being blasted into a hole.

"Cough, cough..." Master Octavius coughed up blood again, and his entire body felt like it was falling apart, with his bones seemingly disintegrating. His chest, even with the protective mirror, had been shattered, and his internal organs were severely damaged.

"How... how can you be so powerful? Are you a Martial Grandmaster?" Master Octavius, clutching his chest, had a look of fear on his face.

He was already at the semi-Martial Grandmaster level, and the only person who could defeat him head-on would be a Martial Grandmaster.

But the problem was, Dustin was in his early twenties!

How could someone so young possess such strength?

Who exactly was this guy?

"No, you've misunderstood me. I'm not a Martial Grandmaster," Dustin shook his head.

"If you're not a Martial Grandmaster, then how did you defeat me?" Master Octavius questioned.

"You've misunderstood me again. What I meant to say is that you should add a word in front of 'Grandmaster,'" Dustin corrected him.

"Add a word?" Master Octavius was confused at first, but then he trembled as if struck by lightning. "Y-you... you... you... you couldn't possibly be the Supreme Grandmaster?!"

"Congratulations, you got it right," Dustin said calmly.

"No... it's impossible!"

Master Octavius shook his head frantically, unable to believe it. "You're so young, how could you become a Supreme Grandmaster? Even the most exceptional prodigies couldn't achieve that level at your age! A Martial Grandmaster in their twenties is already considered an extraordinary talent, but a Martial Supreme Grandmaster... it's unheard of! You can't be!"

A Martial Supreme Grandmaster in their twenties was a concept that had never appeared in the history of the Dragonmarsh. Even the most talented young martial artists who could reach the level of an innate expert were considered exceptional geniuses, and if they were to become Martial Grandmasters, they would be the focus of attention for all major sects.

As for a Martial Supreme Grandmaster, it was simply unimaginable. So, Master Octavius didn't believe it, and he couldn't believe it. He couldn't accept that a young man like Dustin could possess such terrifying talent and strength.

"Believe it or not," Dustin said calmly, taking step by step closer to Master Octavius.

A few days ago, with the help of the Sky Spirit Orb, he had broken through the shackles and become a Supreme Grandmaster. It had been effortless, with no obstacles at all. Everything had gone smoothly.

Of course, this was the result of ten years of grinding and accumulation.

So, after breaking through, his strength was even greater than that of an ordinary Supreme Grandmaster.

"Don't... don't kill me..."

Master Octavius panicked, kneeling on the ground and begging frantically. "My Lord, I know I was wrong, I won't dare anymore. Please spare my life. I promise, in the future, I'll respect you and serve you as my master!"

As he spoke, he knocked his head against the ground repeatedly, each time spitting out blood.

He looked extremely pitiful, completely different from his previous arrogance.

"Are you done talking? If you're done, then go die," Dustin said without a hint of mercy. He raised his hand suddenly and slapped Master Octavius's forehead with a palm.








Chapter 1487 Palm Strikes

"Stop!" Just as Dustin was about to kill Master Octavius, a furious shout suddenly echoed in the air. At the same time, a hidden weapon shot out from the darkness, like a sword of death, aimed at Dustin's back.

"Hmm?" Dustin raised an eyebrow and turned abruptly, using two fingers to pinch the hidden weapon that was aimed at him. Upon closer inspection, it turned out to be a poison dart emitting a dark glow, and it had the tiny character W (Witchcraft) engraved on it, clearly indicating it belonged to the Mystic Arts Order.

"Who are you? How dare you attempt to assassinate a disciple of my Mystic Arts Order? You have quite the audacity!" At this moment, an old woman dressed in a black robe slowly emerged from the darkness.

The old woman had a withered face, a petite stature, and a seemingly ordinary appearance, but her eyes were exceptionally cold and sharp, like venomous snakes, instilling fear in those who gazed upon her.

"Elder Witch? Elder Witch, save me!" Upon seeing the newcomer, Master Octavius, as if seeing a savior, stumbled forward and sought protection.

Others might not know, but he was well aware that the woman before him, Elder Witch, was an elder of the Mystic Arts Order and a Martial Grandmaster-level expert. What set her apart from ordinary Martial Grandmasters was her mastery of witchcraft, which allowed her to kill without leaving any trace.

Eight years ago, three Martial Grandmasters had conspired to ambush Elder Witch. However, she had single-handedly defeated all three, resulting in one death and two injuries. From that moment on, she had become famous, and no one dared to provoke her.

"Useless! You've been injured so badly by a young man; it's truly shameful for our Mystic Arts Order!" Elder Witch, seeing Master Octavius covered in blood, frowned in dissatisfaction.

The Mystic Arts Order was known as the number one evil sect in the world, and they were feared by all. When had they ever appeared so feeble?

"Elder Witch, you don't understand. This young man is a Supreme Grandmaster, and his strength is incredibly formidable. Your subordinate was no match for him," Master Octavius pleaded with a mournful expression.

"Oh? Is that so?" Elder Witch sized up Dustin, looking somewhat surprised. At his age, reaching the rank of a Supreme Grandmaster was already considered the number one genius, even among the Mystic Arts Order.

"Young man, what's your name, and who is your master?" Elder Witch cautiously inquired. A young genius like him was definitely not an ordinary person. If they rashly killed him, they might invite trouble.

"Who I am doesn't matter. I'm here to seek justice," Dustin replied calmly. "The person beside you was trying to kill me. Hand him over to me, and I'll consider today's events as if they never happened."

"Hmph! Do you have the ability to take someone away from me?" Elder Witch squinted her eyes. "It seems that you don't know how formidable the Mystic Arts Order is."

"Elder Witch, I don't want to provoke the Mystic Arts Order, and I have no intention of being your enemy. But I have a rule: an eye for an eye. If not, I won't be able to sleep at night. So today, he must die!" Dustin pointed his finger at Master Octavius.

"You're quite arrogant!" Elder Witch's face darkened. "It seems you need a lesson on how powerful the Mystic Arts Order is."

With that, she suddenly dashed forward, her palm striking towards Dustin's chest. Her thin, withered hand emitted a poisonous aura, and even a Martial Grandmaster wouldn't dare to directly confront it.

"Hmph!" Dustin's expression turned cold. Without dodging or evading, he directly pushed out a palm to clash with Elder Witch's poisonous palm strike.

"Boom!"

A loud explosion rang out. Dustin stood motionless, while Elder Witch was forced to retreat more than ten steps, finally stopping when she collided with the door of the living room.




Chapter 1488 We Meet Again

For a moment, her arm felt numb, and her internal energy and blood surged within her.

"How is this possible?" Elder Witch looked at her trembling arm in horror, her heart filled with amazement. Although she excelled in witchcraft, her martial strength was not weak, and she had already reached the level close to the late Martial Grandmaster stage. She never expected that she would fall into a disadvantageous position against Dustin when confronting him head-on.

Just how strong was this young man's power?

"What do you think? Will you still try to stop me?" Dustin said indifferently.

For certain reasons, he hadn't gone for the kill yet, hoping to give Elder Witch a lesson that would make her reconsider her actions.

"Young man, you are indeed formidable. I admire you," Elder Witch took a deep breath, suppressing the surging internal energy and blood within her. She continued, "However, it's a pity that you are destined to lose today. Take a look at your palm; has it turned black?"

"Your poison is useless against me," Dustin replied with a slight shake of his head. His body had long been immune to all poisons, especially after his breakthrough to the Supreme Grandmaster realm. He had become even more robust and resilient.

In the entire world, aside from the top ten deadly poisons, there was no poison that could harm him.

"Useless?" Elder Witch sneered. "Young man, you overestimate yourself and underestimate our Mystic Arts Order. The potent toxins we create are beyond the reach of even Martial Supreme Grandmasters. You are now afflicted by the poison and your days are numbered. If you withdraw now and seal your meridians, you may live for a while longer. However, if you persist in challenging me, you will only hasten your own death! Consider the consequences for yourself!"

Hearing this, Master Octavius immediately smirked.

What if he had great strength?

In the face of the Mystic Arts Order's techniques, everyone was a paper tiger, and even the most powerful were forced to bow down.

"Dustin! You are already poisoned, and your time is running out. If I were you, I would kneel before this expert and beg for mercy. Perhaps you can still save your life!" Dominic gloated.

When Master Octavius had been defeated earlier, he had been scared out of his wits. Fortunately, Elder Witch had arrived in time to help, or things would have taken a turn for the worse.

"I've said it before, and you didn't believe me. So go ahead and try again, but this time, I won't hold back." Dustin said coldly.

"Very well! Since you seek your own death, I will grant your wish!" Elder Witch slowly raised her hand, and a pitch-black stream of energy gathered in her palm. It expanded slowly, resembling a slowly opening abyss that was about to swallow everything.

Master Octavius and Dominic subconsciously moved farther away. They knew that Elder Witch was about to unleash her ultimate move!

"Wait..."

Just as Elder Witch was about to attack, a clear voice sounded at the door.

Following the voice, a girl with white hair and red clothing, incredibly beautiful and elegant, strolled into the room leisurely.

Behind the girl were a group of powerful figures dressed in black robes.

These were all high-ranking members of the Mystic Arts Order, with the lowest rank being disciples, and among them were elders and protectors.

However, despite their usual commanding presence, they stood obediently behind the girl.

Upon seeing the girl with white hair, Elder Witch's expression changed, and she immediately knelt to the ground with the upper half of her body pressed against the floor. "This subordinate pays respects to the Grand Sorceress!"

"Grand Sorceress?" Master Octavius and Dominic exchanged glances, not daring to hesitate. They quickly knelt on the ground and bowed their heads, shouting in unison, "We pay respects to the Grand Sorceress!"

The girl with white hair ignored the three of them and walked up to Dustin. With a sweet smile, she said, "Uncle, what a coincidence. We meet again."







Chapter 1489 Humble as an Ant

"Abigail?"

Looking at the suddenly appearing white-haired girl, Dustin couldn't help but be surprised.

The white-haired girl was none other than his only disciple, Abigail.

He never expected that after so many days, they would meet here.

And Abigail had changed quite a bit compared to before.

Not only did her appearance become even more beautiful, but her aura also became more profound and mysterious. Every move she made seemed to carry an invisible sense of authority.

Clearly, after awakening her bloodline, Abigail was no longer the same.

"Uncle, how do you like the surprise?" Abigail smiled.

"You, young lady, haven't seen me in so long, and you didn't even think to call and let me know you're okay," Dustin pretended to be stern.

Then he lightly tapped her head with his knuckles.

This action shocked the high-ranking members of the Mystic Arts Order, and their eyes seemed ready to devour him.

How dare this kid tap the head of the Grand Sorceress! He's incredibly audacious!

However, what everyone didn't expect was that the usually dignified Grand Sorceress, after being tapped on the head, not only didn't get angry but even appeared a bit guilty as she coquettishly said, "Uncle, I've been in seclusion all this time, and I only came out a few days ago. I've been really busy, so I forgot for a moment."

"...,"

Seeing Abigail's childish appearance, the high-ranking members of the Mystic Arts Order were completely dumbfounded.

They exchanged bewildered glances, finding it hard to believe.

What's going on?

Is this still the same Grand Sorceress who used to kill without hesitation and was cold-blooded?

You see, since the Grand Sorceress came out of seclusion, she not only used ruthless methods to suppress many dissidents but also single-handedly wiped out several martial sects that opposed the Mystic Arts Order.

Since then, all internal criticism against the Grand Sorceress had completely disappeared, and everyone held her in great awe.

However, they never expected that the once cold-blooded and ruthless Grand Sorceress would appear so meek and mild in front of Dustin.

"Never mind, no matter what, I'm just glad to see you safe," Dustin smiled slightly.

The Mystic Arts Order was a complex web of power, and he was genuinely worried that Abigail might face danger after joining the cult. But now, it seemed she was more than capable of handling anything.

"Uncle, what's going on here? Did someone bother you?" Abigail asked casually.

"It's nothing, just a small matter," Dustin replied with a casual tone. "I won't bother with them, considering your presence."

" Elder Ophelia, what just happened?" Abigail turned her gaze.

"Well..." Granny Ophelia hesitated for a moment and looked at Master Octavius, who was kneeling beside her.

"You tell her," Ophelia pointed to Master Octavius.

Though he was fearful and anxious, Master Octavius had no choice but to speak, "To the Grand Sorceress, this was all a misunderstanding..."

Master Octavius didn't dare to conceal anything and briefly explained what had happened.

To outsiders, he might seem arrogant and unyielding, but in front of the Grand Sorceress of the Mystic Arts Order, he was as humble as an ant, breathing with extreme caution.

"Heh... I see."

After listening, Abigail suddenly smiled, but her eyes were icy. "Do you know who this person was trying to deal with? Before you answer, let me tell you. He is my master, my savior, and the only family I have in this world!"







Chapter 1490 Like a Garlic Pounder

"What? Master?!"

When these words were spoken, the whole room was in shock.

Especially Granny Ophelia, Master Octavius, and Dominic were struck dumb, as if lightning had just struck them, frozen in place.

They couldn't believe that there was actually a master-disciple relationship between Dustin and Abigail.

The master of the Mystic Arts Order's Grand Sorceress, if this identity got out, wouldn't it shake the entire world?

"How is that possible? How could this guy have any connection to the Mystic Arts Order's Grand Sorceress?!" Dominic's eyes widened in inexplicable horror.

His body began to tremble uncontrollably out of fear.

Isabela had clearly said that Dustin was just an unknown nobody, so how could he have such a powerful background?

"If you want to kill my master, it's the same as wanting to kill me," Abigail slowly approached, her cold gaze sweeping over the three of them one by one. She said coldly, "Assassinating the Grand Sorceress of the Mystic Arts Order, do you know how grave that crime is?"

"Grand Sorceress, spare us! Grand Sorceress, spare us!"

Master Octavius reacted quickly, bowing repeatedly like a garlic pounder, begging for mercy incessantly.

"Grand Sorceress! I've realized my mistake, please, I implore you to spare me this time!"

Granny Ophelia followed suit, repeatedly smashing her head against the ground, causing herself to bleed from her head, but she dared not stop for a moment.

As for Dominic, he had already been scared out of his wits.

He sat there dazed, his face filled with despair.

"Spare you?"

Abigail's expression was indifferent. "You've committed adultery, kidnapping, and all sorts of evil deeds. You've long violated the cult's rules. Trash like you, living in this world, is just a waste of air."

With a flick of her fingers, a black light shot out like a bullet, piercing directly through Master Octavius's forehead, leaving a bloody hole.

"Ugh..."

Master Octavius's body stiffened, his pupils dilated in an instant.

The next moment, his head exploded with a "bang," splattering blood everywhere.

No remains were left.

Seeing this scene, Granny Ophelia turned pale with fright and desperately begged for mercy while banging her head on the ground. "Grand Sorceress, spare us! I didn't know anything; I didn't do anything. I've always been loyal and obedient, abiding by the cult's rules. Please, Grand Sorceress, see the truth!"

"Granny Ophelia, don't be nervous. I'm in a good mood today, so I won't kill you."

Granny Ophelia hadn't even had a chance to breathe a sigh of relief when Abigail's voice sounded again. "However, while you may escape a death sentence, you can't escape a life of punishment. You shall sever one of your arms as compensation to my master."

"Thank you, Grand Sorceress, for sparing our lives!"

Granny Ophelia didn't hesitate in the slightest. She immediately drew a short knife from her waist and cut off one of her arms. Despite the excruciating pain, she clenched her teeth and didn't utter a sound.

"Uncle, are you satisfied with this punishment?" Abigail turned around, her demeanor completely changing from her previous fierceness to an innocent smile.

It was as if she were a model student who had achieved excellent grades, seeking praise from her elders.

"It's enough."

Dustin nodded, but inside, he was filled with mixed emotions.

After not seeing her for some time, it seemed that Abigail's personality had undergone significant changes.

The girl he had known before wouldn't even dare to harm a chicken, but now, she killed as easily as if she were picking fruit.

After experiencing her father's death, she had changed, and he could understand that.

But Dustin couldn't help but wonder whether this change was for better or worse.

Or perhaps, was the current Abigail still the same girl he had known before?
 
Chapter 1491 A Chance to Make Amends

"Uncle, how should we deal with this person? You decide."

Abigail pointed to Dominic, who was kneeling on the ground, with a look that seemed to say she considered him already dead.

At this moment, Dominic suddenly regained his senses as if he had just woken up from a dream. He was in a state of panic and said, "Lu... Dustin, please don't kill me. I know I was wrong, I won't dare again. I promise I'll never be your enemy again, please spare my wretched life!"

"Spare your wretched life?"

Dustin snorted, "You've schemed against me multiple times, used all kinds of despicable methods, and now you have the nerve to beg for mercy? Do you think it's possible?"

Dominic knelt down on both knees and crawled to Dustin's front, grabbing Dustin's pants leg with both hands, crying out, "Dustin! Lord Dustin! It has nothing to do with me, I never intended to harm you. It was all Isabela's idea. I just followed orders, please, forgive the little guy and let me go!"

"Isabela?"

Dustin narrowed his eyes slightly. "Tell me, this time you tried to harm me, was it for revenge? Or was there another purpose?"

Dominic didn't dare to hesitate and hurriedly replied, "Because of the incident with the Jade Dew Ointment, we suffered heavy losses. So Isabela suggested capturing you and using torture to extract other top-quality medicine formulas from you to recover our losses and make a fresh start."

"This woman is really malicious. I've helped her several times and even saved her life, but she has been seeking revenge in every possible way, pushing me into a corner. If it were an ordinary person, they might have met a tragic end already," Dustin said coldly.

"Yeah! This wretched woman repays kindness with enmity, and she's as vicious as a snake. I've disliked her for a long time!" Dominic nodded repeatedly. "Lord Dustin! As long as you spare my life, I'll be your dog from now on. I can help you deal with Isabela, and I'll make sure she pays the price she deserves!"

"Isabela is your fiancée. Are you really willing to take action against her?" Dustin asked with a meaningful tone.

"What kind of nonsense fiancée! We only have a family alliance; there's no personal relationship. Besides, who would like a woman like her?" Dominic complained.

If it weren't for his father's strict orders, he would never have been with Isabela.

"Seeing your sincerity, I'll give you a chance to make amends."

Dustin said casually, "When you go back, tell the Torby family that they have three days to hand over the top-quality spiritual medicine I want. Otherwise, I'll make their family fall apart."

"Alright, alright... I'll deliver the message!" Dominic nodded vigorously.

"In addition, I don't want anyone else to know about today's events. Do you understand?" Dustin said, looking down at him.

"I understand, I understand!" Dominic nodded repeatedly.

"Alright, you can go now." Dustin waved his hand.

"Thank you, Lord Dustin!"

Dominic felt as if he had received a pardon. After kowtowing several times loudly, he quickly crawled out of the old mansion.

His appearance clearly showed that he had been frightened out of his wits.

"Uncle, he wanted to harm you. Are you really just letting him go like this?" Abigail asked, a bit puzzled.

"This guy still has some use. Let's let him live for now," Dustin said calmly.

Killing Dominic would be easy for him. However, after killing him, he would definitely face the furious retaliation of both the Torby and Stratford families. Although he wasn't afraid, it would be troublesome, and it might affect the overall situation.

So, he chose to intimidate Dominic instead.

Through Dominic, he could spread fear and force the Stratford family to withdraw, while also completely severing ties with the Torby family.

This would leave the Torby family isolated and without support, making it easier to deal with.

"Okay, Uncle, as long as you're happy with it," Abigail said sweetly.

A person of such insignificance, whether they lived or died, didn't matter much.

"Abigail, how long have you been in Stonia?" Dustin changed the topic.

"Just arrived," Abigail didn't hide it. "The Mystic Arts Order recently took on a big business deal, and my grandmother asked me to lead the team. It's a chance for me to gain experience, and it's also an opportunity to go out and have some fun and relax."






Chapter 1492 Out of Danger

"Oh? Do we need so many experts from the Mystic Arts Order for this job? It seems like this business deal is not simple," Dustin said, looking somewhat surprised.

Behind Abigail, there were several martial grandmasters. The rest were either half-step grandmasters or peak innate experts. This formidable force was extremely rare and could rival the Four Royal Families.

"It's indeed not simple, because the person who issued this job is..."

Abigail was about to speak but was interrupted by an elderly man behind her. He said, "Grand Sorceress, this is a crucial secret of the Mystic Arts Order. It must not be revealed to outsiders!"

"Hmm?"

Abigail turned to give the elderly man a glance, which sent shivers down his spine. Goosebumps appeared all over his body. "I'll say it again, this is my master, not an outsider. You better rephrase your words."

"My apologies, I was wrong."

The elderly man immediately lowered his head, feeling extremely apprehensive.

"Abigail, forget it."

Dustin shook his head. "Since it's a secret, I won't insist on knowing. I'm the type of person who doesn't like trouble. The more I know, the heavier the burden, and it's better not to know."

"Well... alright."

Abigail smiled and didn't force the matter.

Indeed, revealing this secret could bring danger to Dustin.

"Uncle, I'm a little hungry. Can you take me for a late-night snack?" Abigail pouted playfully.

"No problem! You've just arrived in Stonia, so tonight, let me host you and welcome you!"

...

The next morning, at Willowbrook Medical Center, in a certain VIP ward.

Dominic, covered in bandages, lay unconscious on the hospital bed.

After narrowly escaping from the dangerous situation last night, he had rushed back home. However, as soon as he entered the house, he collapsed on the floor and was immediately rushed to the hospital for treatment.

"Doctor, how is my son? Is there any danger?"

Seeing Dominic, who had just come out of the operating room, Horatio couldn't help but worry.

"Mr. Stratford, please rest assured. Your young master has only suffered some superficial injuries. We have carefully treated them, and there is no major issue," one of the doctors replied.

"That's good."

Horatio let out a sigh of relief, then asked, "But it's been quite some time, why hasn't my son woken up yet?"

"Your young master experienced some shock last night, and his emotions were quite unstable. We administered a sedative to help him sleep soundly through the night, which would aid in his recovery. Judging by the time, he should be waking up soon," the doctor explained.

As soon as the doctor finished speaking, Dominic, lying on the hospital bed, slowly opened his eyes.

"He's awake! He's really awake!"

Horatio's face lit up, and he quickly walked to the bedside, asking with concern, "Dominic, how do you feel? Is there any discomfort in your body?"

"Why am I here, Dad?"

Dominic looked around, feeling a bit confused.

"You came home covered in blood last night, which scared me. Fortunately, we rushed you to the hospital in time, and there was no danger to your life."

Horatio explained, "But why were you injured like this? What happened? Tell me, and I'll stand up for you!"

"Last night?"

Dominic was momentarily stunned, and then he seemed to remember something. His expression changed, and he exclaimed, "Dad! Notify them immediately! Cancel all cooperation with the Torby family from now on, and cut off all ties with them! Never deal with them again!"

"Cancel all cooperation with the Torby family?"

Horatio was taken aback. "What's going on? Why the sudden decision?"

"Dad, they... they are not what they seem! They tried to kill me last night!" Dominic's face was filled with anger and determination.





Chapter 1493 Breaking Ties

"What?"

Looking at the emotionally agitated Dominic, Horatio couldn't help but feel baffled.

Could this kid have damaged his head? Why was he spouting nonsense like this?

"Dad! Don't just stand there, give the order quickly, or our Stratford family will be in great trouble!" Dominic was growing increasingly impatient.

He remembered clearly what Dustin had said last night. Although he had narrowly escaped, it didn't mean he was truly safe. If they continued to collude with the Torby family, they were heading for a dead end!

After all, Dustin was not only a supreme grandmaster but also the master of the Mystic Arts Order's Grand Sorceress. With just a word from him, he could easily destroy the Stratford family. In front of the world's top evil sect, even the Four Royal Families had to bow down and submit!

"Doctor, didn't you say my son is fine? Why is he suddenly spouting nonsense when he wakes up?" Horatio turned around, his tone slightly accusing.

"... Doctor."

"Dad! I'm not spouting nonsense; I'm serious!" Dominic's expression turned solemn. "The Torby family is like a time bomb. We must stay away, or the consequences will be unimaginable!"

"Dominic, have you been threatened?" Horatio furrowed his brows slightly.

His son had a fair amount of smartness and had never acted so panicked before.

"Dad, for certain reasons, I can't tell you everything about this matter, but please believe me. Don't have any further dealings with the Torby family, and don't take any action against Dustin. He's not someone we can provoke!" Dominic said firmly.

"Dominic, we have cooperated with the Torby family for a long time. Our business dealings are close, and we are already in the same boat. Moreover, you and Isabela have an engagement. How can we easily sever our ties?" Horatio shook his head.

Breaking ties with the Torby family was too heavy a price to pay without sufficient reason.

"Dad, when it comes to life and death, we must make a tough decision. Even if we suffer heavy losses, we can't have any connection with the Torby family anymore!" Dominic said with a serious expression.

"Is it really that serious?"

Horatio frowned. "Dominic, what exactly happened? Can you explain it more clearly?"

"Dad, I have a hidden truth that I can't reveal, or else both you and I will be in trouble. Right now, please just trust my decision," Dominic said.

"This..."

Horatio rubbed his chin, beginning to ponder.

It was clear that his son had suffered some kind of shock. Otherwise, the heir to a prominent family like him wouldn't be so anxious and agitated. Furthermore, all of this seemed to be connected to someone named Dustin.

The problem was, how could an unknown figure have such great power? Or was he hiding his true abilities?

"Dominic..."

At this moment, Isabela suddenly entered the hospital room, carrying a fruit basket in her hand.

"Uncle Horatio."

Isabela greeted Horatio and then looked at the heavily bandaged Dominic in surprise. "Dominic! What happened to you? Why are you injured like this?"

"Hmph! I ended up like this all because of you!" Dominic said with a hint of sarcasm.

"Me?" Isabela was taken aback. "Dominic, are you joking? What does this have to do with me?"

"Why wouldn't it be related to you? You and your Torby family caused this trouble, and I have to clean up the mess for you. No matter what happens, I'm the first to deal with it. And now, I'm injured like this. Can you honestly say that you have nothing to do with it?" Dominic's face was cold.

In the past, he had tried to please Isabela in various ways for the sake of their two families' alliance. However, now he couldn't care less.





Chapter 1494 Lapdog No More

Dominic decided to reveal everything!

"Dominic, I know you've been through some difficulties, but as a man, what's a little hardship? You wouldn't make me, a weak woman, show my face and deal with it outside, would you?" Isabela pouted, showing some dissatisfaction with the attitude of the person in front of her.

"Enough, I don't want to argue with you about the past. From now on, don't come looking for me, and as for our engagement, I declare it null and void!" Dominic said coldly.

"Null and void engagement?" Isabela widened her eyes, finding it hard to believe. "Dominic, are you joking?"

"Haven't you heard me clearly? Then let me say it again: I want to call off the engagement!" Dominic raised his voice.

"Call off the engagement?" Isabela was completely stunned. She never expected that the person in front of her would say such words. Just last night, he had been obedient to her, trying to please her in every way. How could he suddenly change like this?

"Dominic! Don't act recklessly!" Horatio scolded.

Even if they were going to cut ties with the Torby family, it didn't need to be done so openly. They were risking turning their cooperation into a bitter feud.

"Uncle Horatio, is Dominic sick?" Isabela cautiously asked.

"I'm not sick! I'm perfectly fine!" Dominic erupted, no longer holding back. "Isabela, I've tolerated you for far too long. Do you know how annoying you are? You're capricious, petty, and incredibly jealous. Whenever you see a woman who's prettier or more talented than you, you go out of your way to ruin her. You're nothing but a venomous woman!"

"How dare you insult me like this?" Isabela was both shocked and furious.

No one had ever dared to humiliate her like this before, and the most astonishing part was that it came from her fiancé.

"What's wrong with insulting you? Women like you make me sick just by looking at you! Get lost!" Dominic didn't hold back.

"You dare!"

Isabela was infuriated and slapped Dominic across the face.

"You damn well dare to hit me?" Dominic didn't hold back either and retaliated with a slap of his own. Due to his excessive force, Isabela stumbled and fell to the ground, clutching her swollen and red face.

"You... You actually dare to lay hands on me?" Isabela, shocked and angry, couldn't believe it. She had always been the one hitting others, and no one had ever dared to hit her.

"I spit on you!" Dominic spat on the ground. "Do you think I'll still tolerate you like before? I've awakened to the truth. I won't be your lapdog anymore. If you dare to mess with me, I won't be polite!"

"Dominic! I command you to apologize to me immediately, or you can get ready to go to war with our Torby family!" Isabela threatened loudly.

The Torby family's influence was even stronger than that of the Stratford family, so she had the confidence to speak like this.

"Go to war? I'm not afraid of you! Do you think I'm scared of you? At worst, we'll all go down together!" Dominic yelled.

"You... You've gone too far!" Isabela was distorted with anger.

She had thought that by making a slight threat, Dominic would compromise. She never expected him to be so stubborn, even to the point of starting a war with the Torby family.

"Isabela! Go back and tell your parents to return what they owe to Dustin, or else your Torby family will face disaster! Now, get lost!" Dominic shouted.

"You... You're going to regret this!" Isabela left with a parting threat.

From this moment on, the Torby and Stratford families were completely estranged.





Chapter 1495 Mount Grace

Torby family's Meeting

Inside the Torby family's conference room, Isabela had just returned home and poured out all her grievances from the hospital visit to her parents.

"Dad! Mom! That Dominic is so despicable!"

"He not only wants to cancel the engagement, but he also wants to sever ties with our Torby family. I only asked him a few questions, and he actually cursed at me and physically assaulted me!"

"Look at my face, it's all swollen from his beating. I don't care, but this time, you must stand up for me!"

Isabela vented her anger, appearing extremely frustrated.

As a dignified heiress of a prominent family, she had been canceled on and slapped in the face by someone. She couldn't bear it.

"Isabela, calm down."

Winston raised his hand to soothe her and said with some doubt, "Dominic has always been mature and steady. How could he do something like this? Did you two have a fight?"

"How would I know?"

Isabela pouted. "I heard that he was injured last night, so I went to the hospital this morning to visit him. However, when he saw me, he went berserk, cursing and attacking me as if he had gone mad. He really went too far!"

"That's strange."

Winston stroked his chin. "Dominic doesn't seem like someone who lacks self-control. Why would he suddenly behave like this? What exactly happened?"

Both families had always had a good relationship. Even if it was a small lovers' quarrel, it shouldn't have escalated to this extent.

"Sophia, could you call Horatio and ask what's going on?" Winston coldly suggested. "They're not even married yet, and he dared to resort to violence. What will it be like after they're married? Our daughter can't be bullied for no reason."

"That's a good idea."

Winston nodded and took out his phone, dialing Horatio's private number.

However, after calling several times in a row, there was still no answer from the other side.

"He's probably busy and doesn't have time to answer the phone," Winston tried to explain.

"Busy? What can they be busy with in the hospital?" Isabela ruthlessly exposed. "I believe they're deliberately not answering the phone!"

"Sophia, what's your take on this?" Winston asked, turning to his wife.

"This situation is strange. If everything Isabela said is true, then the Stratford family might really break ties with us," Sophia analyzed.

"Break ties? How is that possible?" Winston furrowed his brow, showing disbelief. "Our Torby and Stratford families have been cooperating for many years with a close business relationship. If they break ties, both families will suffer heavy losses. I don't think Horatio is that foolish."

"If it were a normal situation, he wouldn't be. But what if the Stratford family is under threat, and they have no choice but to cut ties for their own survival?" Sophia calmly pointed out.

"Threatened? Who in Willowbrook could threaten the Stratford family?" Winston was even more puzzled.

Sophia didn't provide a direct answer but instead looked at her daughter and asked, "Isabela, did Dominic explain the reasons to you or give any hints?"

"He did say a few strange things," Isabela pondered. "Before leaving, Dominic warned me, saying that we should return what we owe to Dustin, or else disaster would strike soon."

"Wait a minute! Dustin? Could it be that this kid is causing trouble?" Winston asked suspiciously.

"I guess it's possible," Isabela added. "It's more likely that the Fairchild and Remington families pressured them. After all, what ability does Dustin have to do this on his own?"

"That makes sense." Winston rubbed his chin.

With the combined pressure from the Fairchild and Remington families and the substantial temptation of the Jade Dew Ointment, the Stratford family chose to betray and sever ties with the Torby family.

Everything suddenly made sense.

"Regardless of the reason, the Stratford family can no longer be trusted. We must find another ally," Sophia said.

"Mom, I'm close friends with Victoria from the Sterling family, and we have a good relationship. If we have the support of the Sterling family, our Torby family will remain as stable as Mount Grace!" Isabela suggested.

"The Sterling family? That's indeed a good choice."
 
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Chapter 1491 A Chance to Make Amends

"Uncle, how should we deal with this person? You decide."

Abigail pointed to Dominic, who was kneeling on the ground, with a look that seemed to say she considered him already dead.

At this moment, Dominic suddenly regained his senses as if he had just woken up from a dream. He was in a state of panic and said, "Lu... Dustin, please don't kill me. I know I was wrong, I won't dare again. I promise I'll never be your enemy again, please spare my wretched life!"

"Spare your wretched life?"

Dustin snorted, "You've schemed against me multiple times, used all kinds of despicable methods, and now you have the nerve to beg for mercy? Do you think it's possible?"

Dominic knelt down on both knees and crawled to Dustin's front, grabbing Dustin's pants leg with both hands, crying out, "Dustin! Lord Dustin! It has nothing to do with me, I never intended to harm you. It was all Isabela's idea. I just followed orders, please, forgive the little guy and let me go!"

"Isabela?"

Dustin narrowed his eyes slightly. "Tell me, this time you tried to harm me, was it for revenge? Or was there another purpose?"

Dominic didn't dare to hesitate and hurriedly replied, "Because of the incident with the Jade Dew Ointment, we suffered heavy losses. So Isabela suggested capturing you and using torture to extract other top-quality medicine formulas from you to recover our losses and make a fresh start."

"This woman is really malicious. I've helped her several times and even saved her life, but she has been seeking revenge in every possible way, pushing me into a corner. If it were an ordinary person, they might have met a tragic end already," Dustin said coldly.

"Yeah! This wretched woman repays kindness with enmity, and she's as vicious as a snake. I've disliked her for a long time!" Dominic nodded repeatedly. "Lord Dustin! As long as you spare my life, I'll be your dog from now on. I can help you deal with Isabela, and I'll make sure she pays the price she deserves!"

"Isabela is your fiancée. Are you really willing to take action against her?" Dustin asked with a meaningful tone.

"What kind of nonsense fiancée! We only have a family alliance; there's no personal relationship. Besides, who would like a woman like her?" Dominic complained.

If it weren't for his father's strict orders, he would never have been with Isabela.

"Seeing your sincerity, I'll give you a chance to make amends."

Dustin said casually, "When you go back, tell the Torby family that they have three days to hand over the top-quality spiritual medicine I want. Otherwise, I'll make their family fall apart."

"Alright, alright... I'll deliver the message!" Dominic nodded vigorously.

"In addition, I don't want anyone else to know about today's events. Do you understand?" Dustin said, looking down at him.

"I understand, I understand!" Dominic nodded repeatedly.

"Alright, you can go now." Dustin waved his hand.

"Thank you, Lord Dustin!"

Dominic felt as if he had received a pardon. After kowtowing several times loudly, he quickly crawled out of the old mansion.

His appearance clearly showed that he had been frightened out of his wits.

"Uncle, he wanted to harm you. Are you really just letting him go like this?" Abigail asked, a bit puzzled.

"This guy still has some use. Let's let him live for now," Dustin said calmly.

Killing Dominic would be easy for him. However, after killing him, he would definitely face the furious retaliation of both the Torby and Stratford families. Although he wasn't afraid, it would be troublesome, and it might affect the overall situation.

So, he chose to intimidate Dominic instead.

Through Dominic, he could spread fear and force the Stratford family to withdraw, while also completely severing ties with the Torby family.

This would leave the Torby family isolated and without support, making it easier to deal with.

"Okay, Uncle, as long as you're happy with it," Abigail said sweetly.

A person of such insignificance, whether they lived or died, didn't matter much.

"Abigail, how long have you been in Stonia?" Dustin changed the topic.

"Just arrived," Abigail didn't hide it. "The Mystic Arts Order recently took on a big business deal, and my grandmother asked me to lead the team. It's a chance for me to gain experience, and it's also an opportunity to go out and have some fun and relax."






Chapter 1492 Out of Danger

"Oh? Do we need so many experts from the Mystic Arts Order for this job? It seems like this business deal is not simple," Dustin said, looking somewhat surprised.

Behind Abigail, there were several martial grandmasters. The rest were either half-step grandmasters or peak innate experts. This formidable force was extremely rare and could rival the Four Royal Families.

"It's indeed not simple, because the person who issued this job is..."

Abigail was about to speak but was interrupted by an elderly man behind her. He said, "Grand Sorceress, this is a crucial secret of the Mystic Arts Order. It must not be revealed to outsiders!"

"Hmm?"

Abigail turned to give the elderly man a glance, which sent shivers down his spine. Goosebumps appeared all over his body. "I'll say it again, this is my master, not an outsider. You better rephrase your words."

"My apologies, I was wrong."

The elderly man immediately lowered his head, feeling extremely apprehensive.

"Abigail, forget it."

Dustin shook his head. "Since it's a secret, I won't insist on knowing. I'm the type of person who doesn't like trouble. The more I know, the heavier the burden, and it's better not to know."

"Well... alright."

Abigail smiled and didn't force the matter.

Indeed, revealing this secret could bring danger to Dustin.

"Uncle, I'm a little hungry. Can you take me for a late-night snack?" Abigail pouted playfully.

"No problem! You've just arrived in Stonia, so tonight, let me host you and welcome you!"

...

The next morning, at Willowbrook Medical Center, in a certain VIP ward.

Dominic, covered in bandages, lay unconscious on the hospital bed.

After narrowly escaping from the dangerous situation last night, he had rushed back home. However, as soon as he entered the house, he collapsed on the floor and was immediately rushed to the hospital for treatment.

"Doctor, how is my son? Is there any danger?"

Seeing Dominic, who had just come out of the operating room, Horatio couldn't help but worry.

"Mr. Stratford, please rest assured. Your young master has only suffered some superficial injuries. We have carefully treated them, and there is no major issue," one of the doctors replied.

"That's good."

Horatio let out a sigh of relief, then asked, "But it's been quite some time, why hasn't my son woken up yet?"

"Your young master experienced some shock last night, and his emotions were quite unstable. We administered a sedative to help him sleep soundly through the night, which would aid in his recovery. Judging by the time, he should be waking up soon," the doctor explained.

As soon as the doctor finished speaking, Dominic, lying on the hospital bed, slowly opened his eyes.

"He's awake! He's really awake!"

Horatio's face lit up, and he quickly walked to the bedside, asking with concern, "Dominic, how do you feel? Is there any discomfort in your body?"

"Why am I here, Dad?"

Dominic looked around, feeling a bit confused.

"You came home covered in blood last night, which scared me. Fortunately, we rushed you to the hospital in time, and there was no danger to your life."

Horatio explained, "But why were you injured like this? What happened? Tell me, and I'll stand up for you!"

"Last night?"

Dominic was momentarily stunned, and then he seemed to remember something. His expression changed, and he exclaimed, "Dad! Notify them immediately! Cancel all cooperation with the Torby family from now on, and cut off all ties with them! Never deal with them again!"

"Cancel all cooperation with the Torby family?"

Horatio was taken aback. "What's going on? Why the sudden decision?"

"Dad, they... they are not what they seem! They tried to kill me last night!" Dominic's face was filled with anger and determination.





Chapter 1493 Breaking Ties

"What?"

Looking at the emotionally agitated Dominic, Horatio couldn't help but feel baffled.

Could this kid have damaged his head? Why was he spouting nonsense like this?

"Dad! Don't just stand there, give the order quickly, or our Stratford family will be in great trouble!" Dominic was growing increasingly impatient.

He remembered clearly what Dustin had said last night. Although he had narrowly escaped, it didn't mean he was truly safe. If they continued to collude with the Torby family, they were heading for a dead end!

After all, Dustin was not only a supreme grandmaster but also the master of the Mystic Arts Order's Grand Sorceress. With just a word from him, he could easily destroy the Stratford family. In front of the world's top evil sect, even the Four Royal Families had to bow down and submit!

"Doctor, didn't you say my son is fine? Why is he suddenly spouting nonsense when he wakes up?" Horatio turned around, his tone slightly accusing.

"... Doctor."

"Dad! I'm not spouting nonsense; I'm serious!" Dominic's expression turned solemn. "The Torby family is like a time bomb. We must stay away, or the consequences will be unimaginable!"

"Dominic, have you been threatened?" Horatio furrowed his brows slightly.

His son had a fair amount of smartness and had never acted so panicked before.

"Dad, for certain reasons, I can't tell you everything about this matter, but please believe me. Don't have any further dealings with the Torby family, and don't take any action against Dustin. He's not someone we can provoke!" Dominic said firmly.

"Dominic, we have cooperated with the Torby family for a long time. Our business dealings are close, and we are already in the same boat. Moreover, you and Isabela have an engagement. How can we easily sever our ties?" Horatio shook his head.

Breaking ties with the Torby family was too heavy a price to pay without sufficient reason.

"Dad, when it comes to life and death, we must make a tough decision. Even if we suffer heavy losses, we can't have any connection with the Torby family anymore!" Dominic said with a serious expression.

"Is it really that serious?"

Horatio frowned. "Dominic, what exactly happened? Can you explain it more clearly?"

"Dad, I have a hidden truth that I can't reveal, or else both you and I will be in trouble. Right now, please just trust my decision," Dominic said.

"This..."

Horatio rubbed his chin, beginning to ponder.

It was clear that his son had suffered some kind of shock. Otherwise, the heir to a prominent family like him wouldn't be so anxious and agitated. Furthermore, all of this seemed to be connected to someone named Dustin.

The problem was, how could an unknown figure have such great power? Or was he hiding his true abilities?

"Dominic..."

At this moment, Isabela suddenly entered the hospital room, carrying a fruit basket in her hand.

"Uncle Horatio."

Isabela greeted Horatio and then looked at the heavily bandaged Dominic in surprise. "Dominic! What happened to you? Why are you injured like this?"

"Hmph! I ended up like this all because of you!" Dominic said with a hint of sarcasm.

"Me?" Isabela was taken aback. "Dominic, are you joking? What does this have to do with me?"

"Why wouldn't it be related to you? You and your Torby family caused this trouble, and I have to clean up the mess for you. No matter what happens, I'm the first to deal with it. And now, I'm injured like this. Can you honestly say that you have nothing to do with it?" Dominic's face was cold.

In the past, he had tried to please Isabela in various ways for the sake of their two families' alliance. However, now he couldn't care less.





Chapter 1494 Lapdog No More

Dominic decided to reveal everything!

"Dominic, I know you've been through some difficulties, but as a man, what's a little hardship? You wouldn't make me, a weak woman, show my face and deal with it outside, would you?" Isabela pouted, showing some dissatisfaction with the attitude of the person in front of her.

"Enough, I don't want to argue with you about the past. From now on, don't come looking for me, and as for our engagement, I declare it null and void!" Dominic said coldly.

"Null and void engagement?" Isabela widened her eyes, finding it hard to believe. "Dominic, are you joking?"

"Haven't you heard me clearly? Then let me say it again: I want to call off the engagement!" Dominic raised his voice.

"Call off the engagement?" Isabela was completely stunned. She never expected that the person in front of her would say such words. Just last night, he had been obedient to her, trying to please her in every way. How could he suddenly change like this?

"Dominic! Don't act recklessly!" Horatio scolded.

Even if they were going to cut ties with the Torby family, it didn't need to be done so openly. They were risking turning their cooperation into a bitter feud.

"Uncle Horatio, is Dominic sick?" Isabela cautiously asked.

"I'm not sick! I'm perfectly fine!" Dominic erupted, no longer holding back. "Isabela, I've tolerated you for far too long. Do you know how annoying you are? You're capricious, petty, and incredibly jealous. Whenever you see a woman who's prettier or more talented than you, you go out of your way to ruin her. You're nothing but a venomous woman!"

"How dare you insult me like this?" Isabela was both shocked and furious.

No one had ever dared to humiliate her like this before, and the most astonishing part was that it came from her fiancé.

"What's wrong with insulting you? Women like you make me sick just by looking at you! Get lost!" Dominic didn't hold back.

"You dare!"

Isabela was infuriated and slapped Dominic across the face.

"You damn well dare to hit me?" Dominic didn't hold back either and retaliated with a slap of his own. Due to his excessive force, Isabela stumbled and fell to the ground, clutching her swollen and red face.

"You... You actually dare to lay hands on me?" Isabela, shocked and angry, couldn't believe it. She had always been the one hitting others, and no one had ever dared to hit her.

"I spit on you!" Dominic spat on the ground. "Do you think I'll still tolerate you like before? I've awakened to the truth. I won't be your lapdog anymore. If you dare to mess with me, I won't be polite!"

"Dominic! I command you to apologize to me immediately, or you can get ready to go to war with our Torby family!" Isabela threatened loudly.

The Torby family's influence was even stronger than that of the Stratford family, so she had the confidence to speak like this.

"Go to war? I'm not afraid of you! Do you think I'm scared of you? At worst, we'll all go down together!" Dominic yelled.

"You... You've gone too far!" Isabela was distorted with anger.

She had thought that by making a slight threat, Dominic would compromise. She never expected him to be so stubborn, even to the point of starting a war with the Torby family.

"Isabela! Go back and tell your parents to return what they owe to Dustin, or else your Torby family will face disaster! Now, get lost!" Dominic shouted.

"You... You're going to regret this!" Isabela left with a parting threat.

From this moment on, the Torby and Stratford families were completely estranged.





Chapter 1495 Mount Grace

Torby family's Meeting

Inside the Torby family's conference room, Isabela had just returned home and poured out all her grievances from the hospital visit to her parents.

"Dad! Mom! That Dominic is so despicable!"

"He not only wants to cancel the engagement, but he also wants to sever ties with our Torby family. I only asked him a few questions, and he actually cursed at me and physically assaulted me!"

"Look at my face, it's all swollen from his beating. I don't care, but this time, you must stand up for me!"

Isabela vented her anger, appearing extremely frustrated.

As a dignified heiress of a prominent family, she had been canceled on and slapped in the face by someone. She couldn't bear it.

"Isabela, calm down."

Winston raised his hand to soothe her and said with some doubt, "Dominic has always been mature and steady. How could he do something like this? Did you two have a fight?"

"How would I know?"

Isabela pouted. "I heard that he was injured last night, so I went to the hospital this morning to visit him. However, when he saw me, he went berserk, cursing and attacking me as if he had gone mad. He really went too far!"

"That's strange."

Winston stroked his chin. "Dominic doesn't seem like someone who lacks self-control. Why would he suddenly behave like this? What exactly happened?"

Both families had always had a good relationship. Even if it was a small lovers' quarrel, it shouldn't have escalated to this extent.

" "They're not even married yet, and he dared to resort to violence. What will it be like after they're married? Our daughter can't be bullied for no reason."

"That's a good idea."

Winston nodded and took out his phone, dialing Horatio's private number.

However, after calling several times in a row, there was still no answer from the other side.

"He's probably busy and doesn't have time to answer the phone," Winston tried to explain.

"Busy? What can they be busy with in the hospital?" Isabela ruthlessly exposed. "I believe they're deliberately not answering the phone!"

"Sophia, what's your take on this?" Winston asked, turning to his wife.

"This situation is strange. If everything Isabela said is true, then the Stratford family might really break ties with us," Sophia analyzed.

"Break ties? How is that possible?" Winston furrowed his brow, showing disbelief. "Our Torby and Stratford families have been cooperating for many years with a close business relationship. If they break ties, both families will suffer heavy losses. I don't think Horatio is that foolish."

"If it were a normal situation, he wouldn't be. But what if the Stratford family is under threat, and they have no choice but to cut ties for their own survival?" Sophia calmly pointed out.

"Threatened? Who in Willowbrook could threaten the Stratford family?" Winston was even more puzzled.

Sophia didn't provide a direct answer but instead looked at her daughter and asked, "Isabela, did Dominic explain the reasons to you or give any hints?"

"He did say a few strange things," Isabela pondered. "Before leaving, Dominic warned me, saying that we should return what we owe to Dustin, or else disaster would strike soon."

"Wait a minute! Dustin? Could it be that this kid is causing trouble?" Winston asked suspiciously.

"I guess it's possible," Isabela added. "It's more likely that the Fairchild and Remington families pressured them. After all, what ability does Dustin have to do this on his own?"

"That makes sense." Winston rubbed his chin.

With the combined pressure from the Fairchild and Remington families and the substantial temptation of the Jade Dew Ointment, the Stratford family chose to betray and sever ties with the Torby family.

Everything suddenly made sense.

"Regardless of the reason, the Stratford family can no longer be trusted. We must find another ally," Sophia said.

"Mom, I'm close friends with Victoria from the Sterling family, and we have a good relationship. If we have the support of the Sterling family, our Torby family will remain as stable as Mount Grace!" Isabela suggested.

"The Sterling family? That's indeed a good choice."
Sophia, could you call Horatio and ask what's going on?" Sophia coldly suggested. There's a mistake in this sentence Jungal2000
 
Wasn't Dahlia working with the sterling family. I think she is coming back to the story now. This is interesting. Although thank you Jungal2000 for your translations. Patiently and eagerly waiting for your translations.
 
Wasn't Dahlia working with the sterling family. I think she is coming back to the story now. This is interesting. Although thank you Jungal2000 for your translations. Patiently and eagerly waiting for your translations.
Yeah and she has history with Dustin. I'll upload the last 5 chapters for this week after putting the kids to sleep. Ive done 200 this week due to boredom with the first few chapters.
 

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