An Understated Dominance - Chapter 431

“What?” Torben was shocked. He held his face in confusion. Shouldn’t they be scolding Dustin right now? Why did his uncle slap him instead?

“You useless fool! If you can’t speak properly, get out!” Spring’s face was serious and clearly angry.

This was supposed to be a situation where they wouldn’t have to spend any money, but this idiot had somehow raised the price of a pill to 300 million. If they let him keep talking, Dustin would probably ask for even more.

Why was Spring punishing him instead of that jerk? “Spring, you’ve gone too far,” Autumn said, frowning. He wasn’t happy about his son getting slapped.

“Shut up!” Spring snapped, turning to glare at Autumn. “Father’s life is in danger, and we need the medicine to save him. Yet you’re all here arguing. If anything happens to him, can you handle the consequences?”

Hearing this, the father and son exchanged worried glances and fell silent.

The Hill family was famous for their martial skills, and their leader, Paul, was a master of Balerno martial arts three years ago. Although he had retired, he was still greatly respected in the martial world. Even the current leader showed him respect.

The Hill family was strong and ranked among the top three families because of Paul’s impressive reputation. If the patriarch were to die, it would be a huge blow to the entire Hill family.

“Young man, I sincerely apologize. I have failed to teach my people better manners. Please don’t take it personally. As long as you can save my father’s life, 300 million dollars is not a problem,” Spring said without hesitation.

“I’m glad you made the right choice,” Dustin replied with a faint smile. “The Hill family has great wealth and influence—300 million is nothing to you.”

Torben narrowed his eyes, sensing a hint of danger.

Dustin focused, controlling his emotions.

“Please go ahead, young man,” Spring said with a forced smile.

“Alright,” Dustin replied. He didn’t say much as he took out a Gemiphen and placed it in Paul’s mouth. Then, he lifted the old man’s shirt, pulled out a silver needle, and carefully punctured three important acupoints: the back of the neck, the lower chest, and the stomach. He flicked his finger.

“Buzz…”

The three silver needles began to spin quickly, sending waves of energy into Paul’s body through the needles.

“What amazing acupuncture skills!” Nicholas exclaimed, clearly impressed. Though he was an expert in alchemy, he also knew a lot about medicine. With his keen eye, he recognized that Dustin’s acupuncture technique was exceptional. While Dustin might not quite match Dr. Jeremy’s skills, he came very close.

To have such talent at such a young age… Who was this young man?

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After finishing with the needles, Dustin helped Paul sit up and delivered a strong palm strike to his back. A rush of energy flowed through Paul’s body.

Paul tilted his head back and coughed up a mouthful of dark blood, then his head fell forward again, and he lost consciousness.

“Alright, the patient is no longer in danger,” Dustin said. “However, he has had internal injuries for a long time, so it will take time for him to fully recover. When I return, I will prepare some medicine for him. If he drinks two cups every day for about ten days, he should be completely fine.”