Both halves of Charles' body fell to the floor.Derek was shell-shocked as he watched Charles get sliced in two. He fell to the floor and began to tremble from head to toe.Sweat and urine pooled under his body.He never expected Dustin could be so ruthless. He'd killed the second son of the Killian family without any hesitation.He was fucking scary!"Sir Rhys, this bastard is the last one left. Should we kill him too?" Cornelius pressed his blade to Derek's neck once again."Don't kill me! Show mercy, hero! Show mercy!" Derek burst into tears of fright. He crawled over to Dustin on his knees, begging for his life in a frenzy.He was terrified. These people were insane and had no reservations.They dared to kill a big shot like Charles. What was he in comparison to that?"Forget it. This has nothing to do with him. Let him live," Dustin said indifferently."Sir Rhys, the Killian family has lost many of their members. They'll do a thorough investigation. If we don't tie up lo
The night passed quickly.The following day, all the members of the Kirin Gang were dressed in mourning suits. They stood at the entrance to the House of Heroes.The House of Heroes was where they kept the ashes of the Kirin Gang members.All disciples who died in the line of duty were regarded as heroes. They would then be kept in the House of Heroes for others to visit.One reason was to cherish their memory; the other was to serve as a warning.The Kirin Gang would care for the friends and family of those who make it to the House of Heroes. Their family would receive timely financial support to help with living costs.This way, the Kirin Gang members wouldn't have to worry about their families if they pass away one day.Dustin stood at the entrance of the House of Heroes. He held two human heads dripping with blood and walked to the memorial plaque in the middle of the room.The words, "In memory of Nelson Horst, guildmaster of the Flame Dragon Guild," were engraved on it.
The woman's eyes widened. Knowing she was in trouble, she used her sword to block.The white beam hit the blade, forcing the woman backward. She almost tripped and fell.Blood dripped from her mouth. The hand that was gripping the sword was numb. She couldn't move."Who are you? Why are you stopping me?!" The woman frowned with a dark expression.She didn't know such a skilled martial artist would be hiding in this lowly Kirin Gang."I'll kill you for trying to assassinate our gang leader!" Cornelius was about to attack again when Dustin stopped him. "Young lady, who are you? Why did you try to kill me when you got here?""You killed my brother! I'm here to take revenge!" the woman said indignantly."Your brother? Are you from the Killian family?" Dustin's eyes flashed coldly."The Killian family? My name is Horst, Nikki Horst!" the woman shouted."Nikki Horst? Then your brother must be …" Dustin's eyebrows knitted."My brother is Nelson Horst!" Nikki's words shocked the au
"If you don't stab me today, you won't get the chance again," Dustin reminded Nikki.As he spoke, he slowly pulled out the sword in his abdomen and tossed it back to her."Hmph! I don't need you to tell me what to do! I'm here to say goodbye to my brother, so I'll let you live to see another day. When I'm in a bad mood again, I'll come to end your life!"Nikki elbowed past Dustin and stormed toward the House of Heroes."Sir Rhys, why didn't you dodge just now? That woman is horrible. What if you got hurt?" Cornelius was very concerned. "I owe her that." Dustin shook his head while looking serious.Every time he remembered Nelson's horrible death, he felt remorse and guilt.At least he felt slightly better after that stab."Sir Rhys, let's bandage your wound." Cornelius sighed softly. Then, he waved a disciple over and asked him to treat Dustin's injury.As the gang leader, Dustin was deeply caring and loyal. Of course, that was a good thing.But to become a hero and lead the
There was only one possibility. Nikki and her group must have arrived in the Southern province much earlier."You guessed it right. I have come to Balerno for an important matter." Nikki didn't deny it and started to glance around the area."You have a nice, spacious place here. The Jade Maiden Sisterhood needs a place to stay for the time being. Do you mind if we stay here?""We do have plenty of space. You can settle down here if you want. I'll have someone make arrangements," Dustin agreed readily. He wondered if guilt made him feel obligated to agree to all her requests. "Hmph! Smart move!" Nikki nodded in satisfaction and took out a red pill. She told him, "Here, this is Haemotrol. It not only helps you recover, but it also boosts your internal energy and cultivation. Since you got injured, it should help.""Thanks." Dustin flashed her a weak smile. He could tell Nikki wasn't a bad person. "No problem. Consider it payment for accommodations." Nikki then took out her ph
"Excuse me, miss. Please get your facts straight. This is my territory. I'm the one giving out orders here." Dustin pushed Brittany's sword away with a finger. He demanded stoically, "You can only stay if I say so. If I don't allow it, then you need to leave. Understand?""How dare you? You dare refuse us?" Brittany glared at Dustin."I'm the Jade Maiden Sisterhood's lead disciple. I'm a goddess everyone looks up to! Do you know how many outstanding men line up to impress me every day? I'm giving you a chance. Don't be ungrateful."Because of her status, men fawned over her everywhere she went. Nobody dared to go against her will. "I'm sorry, I'm not like your fanboys. I'm not interested in you at all. Please don't think so highly of yourself," Dustin responded impassively."You—!" Brittany seethed in anger. It was the first time a man was not fawning over her beauty. How dare he ignore her?"Hey, I'm warning you! Nobody has ever rejected Brittany's request! You better not m
"Please leave if you don't believe me." Dustin's patience had run thin, and he drove them out. This woman's narcissism was beyond his tolerance. "Still playing hard to get? You're so childish." Brittany scoffed, shaking her head. "Fine, I'll play with you since you want to play. Hopefully, you won't regret it. Let's go!" Brittany walked out while she spoke. "Hmph, Brittany gave you a chance, but you didn't appreciate it. She's angry now, and it's too late to do anything!""If you had any sense, you'd apologize to her immediately. She still might consider forgiving you."The Jade Maiden Sisterhood disciples observed the situation as if watching a melodrama. They were expecting Dustin to be sobbing regretfully soon. However, the more they laughed, the more they sensed something was amiss. Dustin remained unusually calm. Even when Brittany had left the meeting room, he still hadn't shown any reaction. It was as if he didn't care. "Hey! I'm really leaving!" Brittany stopped b
"What?" Dustin's words left the Jade Maiden Sisterhood disciples dumbfounded. They had expected Dustin to be begging them to stay and crying regretfully. But, goodbye? That shouldn't be a part of his script!"Dustin, what are you doing? Are you provoking Brittany on purpose?" Nikki glared at him. She had asked him to make her stay, not send her out!"Y—you're too much!" Brittany was livid after coming to her senses. Right now, she couldn't care less about maintaining her goddess-like demeanor. She took out her sword instantly, ready to kill. When has she ever been treated like this? It was humiliating!"What are you guys doing?" Just then, an authoritative voice rang out. Everyone saw a 30 to 40-year-old woman dressed like royalty walk in. An elderly woman accompanied her. The middle-aged woman had a curvy figure and exuded charm. Her gaze was sharp and full of pride. She appeared like someone who kept people at a distance. On the other hand, the elderly woman behin