Chapter 735 by Marina Vittori
An Understated Dominance
âYou- Preston cut off, his face red with anger However, even Miranda was forced to stay silent
âWell, they do that say heroes come in all ages Linden stood up and beamed. He added, âCongratulations on beating everyone else. So, tell me your wish As long as itâs within my power, Iâll try my best to get it done!â
Most people joined the competition to join Stoneray Order, but some would request and ask Linden for rare gems, ancient medical texts, panaceas, and more. âYouâre as generous as rumors say. Well, Ill be straightforward Iâm actually here for your thousand -year green lotus,â Dustin answered frankly.
âThousand-year green lotus? Itâs a rare herb. I must say, youâre quite ambitious âLinden raised an eyebrow
âWhy? You canât give it to me?â Dustin wore a fake smile.
âIt might be a valuable herb, but I donât mind giving it to you.â Linden chuckled. âBring me the herb!â
âYes, sir!â The invigilator left quickly and returned, holding a wooden box.
The box opened to reveal a perfect, translucent green lotus with green leaves and a yellow pod
Light shone on the herb, making it dazzle.
âThatâs the green lotus!â Dustin was overjoyed.
Before this, he hadnât bought it because it wasnât mature enough. But thanks to Lindenâs care, the green lotus had truly transformed into a rare, prime thousand-year green lotus.
âWait!â Miranda suddenly called out. âDr. Watkins, could you mind letting me have it? Iâm willing to pay any amount!â
âIf you had asked earlier, you might have had a chance. Unfortunately, it belongs to this young man now. It is his now, and he decides what to do with it,â Linden answered.
âWhat?â Miranda frowned. âHey, you! I need that herb. Name your price!â
âSorry, but I need it too so I wonât sell it,â Dustin refused.
âIâm one of the Killians. You better think twice before answering,â Miranda yelled threateningly.
The Killians of Oakvale were one of the strongest families in Millsburg, and everyone was aware of
this.
âSo what? I said no. Leave!â Dustin snapped, unbothered.
âYou!â Miranda gritted her teeth to suppress her anger.
âFine! You better not regret this!â She turned around and left. If she couldnât buy it, sheâd have to
steal it.
âHey, kid. Youâve angered Miranda, so youâd better be careful.â Preston sneered before following Miranda.
Although he recognized Dustin as a genius in the medical world, Dustin still lacked the skills to survive in the real world.
âThank you for the herb, Dr. Watkins. Iâll be leaving now.â Dustin grabbed the herb and was about to leave when the invigilator stopped him.
âWhatâs the hurry? I donât mind giving the herb to you, but on one condition-you have to join Stoneray Order Linden smiled.
âDr. Watkins, I donât like being held back. The rules and regulations at the Stoneray Order might not suit me,â Dustin declined politely.
âItâs fine. As long as you agree to join us, you can ignore all those rules,â Linden promised.
âFurthermore, after seeing your outstanding performance, Iâve decided to promote you to elder. You will have free access to most of our resources!
âWhat? Heâll promote that guy to an elder?â Lindenâs words stunned everyone.