“Septemortis?”


    Everyone looked wary of the ck pill.


    It was an extremely poisonous substance. Once consumed, death was certain if one didn’t have the


    antidote.


    No one could resist the poison’s effect, regardless of their cultivation. It was something that struck fear


    in everyone’s hearts.


    “Dustin! If your conscience is clear, then take the pill!” Spring shouted at him.


    “That’s right! If you don’t take the pill to show you’re innocent, we won’t let you go!” the Hills mored.


    They weren’t happy to let Dustin go. But now that they had the Septemortis, things were different. No


    matter what tricks Dustin had up his sleeves, he couldn’t escape death unless he gave them a


    satisfactory exnation.


    “Fine. I’ll take it.” Dustin nodded and ced the pill in his mouth.


    “Sir Rhys! No!” Nelson immediately stopped Dustin when he saw what he had done. “This is highly


    poisonous! You’ll die!”


    “If he doesn’t take it, he’ll die too!” Autumn yelled.


    “Damn it! I’ll fight it out with you!” Nelson roared.


    “We’ll fight it out!” The disciples from Kirin Gang drew their weapons, ready to fight till the end.


    They couldn’t stand to see their leader forced into taking poison.


    “That’s enough!” Dustin raised a hand, stopping them in their tracks.


    He said calmly, “All thismotion is because of me. I’m willing to take the risk. I’ll give everyone an


    exnation in seven days.”


    Then, he swallowed the Septemortis.


    “Alright. I’ll let you off today for Sir Reeds’ sake. But you better bear in mind that you have only seven


    days! Let’s go!”


    Seeing that Dustin had swallowed the pill, Spring didn’t want to stay any longer. With a wave, he led


    the Hill family’s elite guards away.


    “Uncle Spring, wouldn’t it be better to kill him now? Aren’t we being too generous to give him seven


    days?” Torben was still displeased.


    He held a grudge against Dustin and wanted to see him dead.


    “We don’t know how powerful he is. And those around him aren’t ordinary people, either. Unless Sir


    Reeds helps us out, I’m afraid we won’t get anything from going against that brat,” Spring exined.


    Then, he added, “We might as well do Sir Reeds a favor now. After all, the rascal has taken the


    poison He won’t live more than seven days.”


    “Hmph! Then we’ll let him live hisst seven days!” Torben said, gritting his teeth.


    Though he wasn’t happy with the oue, he had to admit that Dustin was very powerful. They’d


    suffer significant losses if they insisted on going against him.


    Content bel0ngs to N?vel(D)r/a/ma.Org.


    “Sir Reeds, I’ll entrust the antidote to you.” Conrad flicked a white pill into Ronald’s hand.


    Then, he said, “I have always respected Sir Hill. I am truly saddened by his passing. I trust you’ll handle


    things fairly and give the murderer the punishment he deserves!”


    “This isn’t something you should be worrying about, Sir Melling. We’ll handle things at Balerno martial


    arts alliance our way,” Ronald said calmly.


    He knew very well that Conrad was just gloating over their misfortune. He wasn’t in the mood to


    entertain him now.


    “Since you already know what to do, I won’tment further. I’ll take my leave now.” Conrad nodded at


    Ronald and left with his men.


    He looked cheerful and full of energy.


    Paul’s death meant the Balerno martial arts alliance would lose significant support. And most


    importantly, Dustin, their up-anding genius, would soon fall too.


    Those were two great pieces of news to the Glenstead martial arts alliance.


    He decided to get himself several celebratory drinks once he returned.


    “Dustin, I know that you’re not the murderer. But I have no choice. If I didn’t do what I did, they wouldn’t


    back off. I hope you can understand where I’ming from.” Ronald’s expression wasplex.


    “It’s fine as long as you trust me,” Dustin said respectfully.