An Understated Dominance by Marina Vittori

Garrett was dumbfounded. Staring at the densely packed mutant piranhas, his fury was replaced by sheer horror.

Who would have thought that human-eating monstrous creatures would be hiding in the seemingly calm lake? Had he known earlier, he never would have allowed his team to dive into the waters.

"There's danger lurking everywhere!" Sophia feigned a sigh.

In fact, she already knew about the mutant piranhas when she saw them tearing apart and devouring two massive mutant wolves the previous night.

She didn't warn the others of the danger to prioritize her chances of securing valuable treasure. After all, the more casualties there were, the fewer individuals she would have to divide the treasures with.

"Diving in with so many mutant piranhas around is impossible. We'll wait for the tide to recede at night," Grace commented, instructing her guards to set up camp nearby.

Given the unusual behavior of the Celestial Eye, there was a strong possibility that the Dracan essence was hidden beneath the lake. Leaving at this point was out of the question for Grace.

"I'm going to catch some shut-eye. Wake me up when it's time." Aidan yawned, then leaped onto a branch of a large tree, settling in for a nap.

Although his cultivation level allowed him to make the risky dive, it was unnecessary. While submerged, he would face restrictions, but on land, he could unleash his full strength.

It would be most wise to avoid unnecessary trouble in case they encountered formidable aquatic creatures underwater.

"Sophia, you still haven't fully recovered from your injuries. Let's rest over there." Jackson called out to Sophia, finding a clean patch of grass for them to sit down.

Before Sophia could sit, Jackson gallantly took off his jacket and placed it beneath her, displaying a warm and considerate gesture.

merely responded with a smile and occasionally stole glances at Dustin. Rather than Jackson, she found herself

Sophia attracted attention effortlessly. Men, whether young talents or distinguished figures, would often gaze at her, becoming captivated

hadn't spared her a single glance. It was as if she didn't even exist. Though it

Dustin simply not interested in her, or was he indifferent to

our remaining members are

Squad

the mysterious oasis, the Black Scorpion Squad, initially consisting of over ten members,

before securing any treasure was

taking the lead anymore,"

within this mysterious oasis, Garrett had come to a realization. One wrong move could mean the end

to survive. They would

the treasure, they wouldn't be able to walk

a rustle echoed from the bushes by

notice since he was the nearest to the sound. He swiftly

a

emerged from the bushes, one on the left and one

about a dozen people. They appeared imposing as they

a man with a sharply curved nose, had a ponytailed woman by his

dressed in yellow, also armed with swords, exuded

at the sight of the

the Drakes Dominion Order and Frostwing Sect here. Their appearance complicated matters as it seemed