An Understated Dominance by Marina Vittori

The following morning, Dustin was in a cozy, secluded villa. He sat on the bed with his legs crossed, focused on his training. When the sun rose, he slowly opened his eyes.

His martial arts cultivation was ascending at a breathtaking pace. He didn’t need to work hard and train, empowered by the Celestial Pearl.

The Celestial Pearl automatically helped him to absorb spiritual energy, constantly improving his powers. The better his natural talents, the more powerful the Celestial Pearl’s effects.

In less than a month, Dustin was close to becoming an ultimate grandmaster. He could break through to the next level anytime.

Still, he chose to be patient and focus on building a solid foundation. After all, he had half a year left before his decisive year-long agreement with Nestor ended.

Suddenly, his phone rang, and he retrieved it from beneath his pillow. Brooke’s voice on the other end sounded urgent. “Hey Dustin, I’ve run into some trouble. I need your help.”

in concern. “Is Mr. Shaffer in

Brooke clarified. “It’s about Mr. Welch Senior. Yesterday,

called in all the top doctors in South City,

of mysterious illness could stump

Brooke should be able to handle complex illnesses. After all, Brooke could keep

but I’m unsure. It definitely

Are you sure?” Dustin arched an eyebrow. “I’m not entirely sure; it’s just a hunch. Given your expertise in the occult, I thought you could come

from the Welch family, right? If you can cure

his response short and ended the call. Though he

just necessary for obtaining the herb he needed. It was also crucial for his long-term plans. If he allied with the Welch family, it could give him a strong foothold in Oakvale and help him