An Understated Dominance

Dustin did not deny Hongniang’s words. At first, he had thought that Li Juntang might use this opportunity to cause trouble or find a reason to keep him under house arrest, preventing him from leaving. Unexpectedly, Li Juntang didn’t make a single move --- in fact, he even handed over Hongniang, a great beauty on the Rouge List, without hesitation. Such an attitude clearly suggested a desire to make peace. Whether or not there were hidden motives, at least on the surface, this was a favorable outcome. “Forget it, I’ll deal with it later.” Dustin didn’t dwell on it too much and simply took Hongniang and left the residence. Time was tight, and he couldn’t afford too many distractions. He needed to use the Dragon Source Qi to enhance his cultivation before the two Divine Kings of the Temple of the Gods appeared, as per Margaret’s method. … A short while later. Inside a moving luxury car. Dustin leaned back against the cushion, gazing out the window at the scenery f...

“But... I’m not willing to accept this!” Li Juntang gritted his teeth, his eyes flashing with deep resentment. He was so close to succeeding --- why did his father have to interfere at such a crucial moment? Could it be that his father never intended to make him the crown prince? Had all the previous favoritism and preferential treatment just been an act? “Son, to accomplish great things, you must have patience. You must never act impulsively,” Consort Spanner advised him earnestly. “One defeat is nothing; losing a bit of treasure isn’t worth mentioning. As long as you are safe, there will always be another opportunity. The Spanner family and I will always support you.” Hearing this, Li Juntang’s expression finally softened a little. Although he did not have the dragon source energy and the national destiny, he still had his mother, the powerful Spanner clan, and the network of connections he had painstakingly built over the years. With all these advantages, he could s...

When Li Juntang woke up again, it was already evening. Zhang He and Wu Yong stood outside the door with a team of elite guards, fully armed and alert. Inside the room, Li Juntang's mother, Consort Spanner, along with several imperial physicians, waited anxiously. As soon as she heard the news that her son had fainted, Consort Spanner rushed over with the royal doctors. Li Juntang was her only son. She had raised him with meticulous care, pouring all her love and effort into him. Fortunately, her son had also lived up to her expectations. Among all the princes, he had distinguished himself and now had the qualifications to compete for the title of Crown Prince. Lately, she had been making various plans for her son's future. Just as they were nearing a critical moment, this sudden incident occurred --- no wonder she was so anxious. Luckily, there was no serious harm; he had simply fainted from a fit of rage. “Juntang, how do you feel? Are you alright?” The momen...

“So that’s how it is…” Dustin listened quietly, his gaze falling on the chessboard, and he nodded slightly. “Since you helped me out of a tight spot tonight, consider it a favor I owe you. If you ever need anything, don’t hesitate to come to me.” His nature had always been one of repaying kindness with kindness, and vengeance with vengeance. Hongniang hadn’t just kept his secret but also covered for him. This kind of favor absolutely had to be repaid. “Sir Rhys is truly a man of loyalty and integrity. I admire that,” Hongniang nodded with a smile, her charm becoming all the more alluring. “But I’m curious, why did you come to me? Could it be you already noticed something?” Dustin asked again. “Those who come to rely on Li Juntang do so either for power, fame, or profit. I can see through such people at a glance. You, Sir Rhys, are the only exception,” Hongniang smiled and continued, “You entered the mansion, presented the Dragon Origin Spirit Qi, and yet asked for neither s...

Dustin’s expression carried a trace of displeasure, and his tone became much more severe. If he said nothing and allowed Li Juntang to search without protest, that would seem even more suspicious. "Brother Logan," Li Juntang said grimly, "there’s been a thief in the residence. The entire compound is under lockdown. For your own safety, we have to conduct a search!" Right now, Li Juntang strongly suspected that Dustin was the thief. But without concrete evidence, he couldn’t fall out with him directly. Of course, if Dustin insisted on interfering, then he wouldn’t be polite either. "A thief?" Dustin raised a brow. "Something like that happened? Was the tremor earlier related to this thief?" "We’ll talk about the details later. To prevent the thief from escaping, we need to search this place first." Li Juntang had no interest in explaining further. With a wave of his hand, he motioned for Zhang He and Wu Yong to begin. The ...

"Quick, quick, quick! Run faster, all of you!" Li Juntang was burning with anxiety, constantly urging his guards forward. At that moment, he found himself irrationally blaming the size of his mansion --- it was too large to reach the scene quickly. "Your Highness! What’s going on?!" Just then, Zhang He and Wu Yong arrived with an elite unit, having rushed over after hearing the alarm. Most of them hadn’t even had time to get dressed --- bare-chested and frantic --- since this was the first time they'd ever encountered such an alarm within the residence. "A thief has infiltrated the estate! Lock down all exits immediately. Do not let them escape!" Li Juntang had no time to explain and issued the order without hesitation. "Move! Seal the entire estate!" Zhang He shouted, leading his men swiftly into action. They had been trained for this exact moment --- it was finally time for them to prove their worth. "Follow me!"...

Looking at the stone steps descending downward, Dustin took a deep breath and slowly stepped in. The tunnel was rather long, but there was light within. After descending for a while, it began to level out, and the deeper he went, the more spacious it became. He proceeded forward, encountering no abnormalities and triggering no traps. Before long, Dustin followed the passage into a hidden chamber. The chamber was quite spacious, filled on all sides with all manner of rare treasures. There were divine weapons, secret manuals, and some rare spiritual herbs and precious artifacts. Dustin carefully inspected the room but did not see the jade box containing the Dragon Source Qi. Eventually, his gaze locked onto the deepest part of the chamber. There stood a large gate made of refined steel, covered in intricate runes. Dustin took out his compass and observed it closely. The needle pointed unwaveringly toward the gate, showing no sign of movement. “Looks like it’s hidden i...