An Understated Dominance by Marina Vittori

"They... didn't make it!" Sophia choked back her tears. Filled with grief, she briefly recounted the events.

"So you're saying that the Fantasy Sea Alliance ambushed your group for treasure?" Bertha's expression turned cold instantly.

"That's right! They were greedy and heartless. They took advantage of their numbers and slaughtered everyone." Sophia burst into tears by the end of it.

"Those damned bastards! How dare they kill our people? I'm going to make them pay a heavy price one day!" Bertha seethed, gritting her teeth.

The disciples she dispatched as their trial had been Harmony Sect elites. Naturally, she was devastated to find that almost all of them were dead.

"If it weren't for Jackson and his group intervening, I would have joined them too!" Sophia sobbed.

"Jackson, thank you for saving my disciple. Harmony Sect is indebted to the Embersteel Order," Bertha expressed her gratitude.

"You're welcome, Master Peach. Our sects have always been on good terms. Sophia is also my fiancée, so it's only natural for me to help her in times of trouble." Jackson said with a slight nod of the head.

a good eye!" Bertha nodded in

morning. They're currently staying right at the edge of this village. You should

Jackson nodded again before heading toward the edge of the village

them, they would only be completely safe after reuniting with the elites

for so long, was there anything you brought back?" an elderly woman with gray hair

than the elder

voice, "Madam Pauline, I did indeed bring back substantial gains this time. It should be enough to make our sect

so?" Everyone perked

Sect had suffered heavy losses this time, it might not be a bad thing if they were able to

take a look." Sophia brought down two large bags from

opened them up

everyone lit up in joy. Inside the two bags were dozens of priceless treasures. If they were converted to cash, it would be enough to cover their expenses for decades

Excellent job!" Pauline was delighted, and everyone else was