Dustin strode toward the direction where Jonathan pointed.

In all honesty, he did not need directions. Dustin could sense Joseph’s presence just fine.

It was a formidable presence. It was an intimidating presence of someone at the top of the martial arts hierarchy of Lovellia.

Dustin knew that the man had also noticed his approach and was waiting for him.

As he entered a quiet courtyard, Dustin’s cold gaze fell upon the elder standing with hands clasped behind his back.

That was Joseph McCall, the revered elder of the McCall family.

Their eyes met across space, and tension filled the air.

Jonathan stood behind them as he watched nervously. He was too afraid to speak.

The level of confrontation occurring here made his heart race with dread.

After a long while, the silence broke.

“You’re here. Come in and sit,” Joseph said calmly.

Dustin stepped into the courtyard with a cold expression, while Jonathan followed him.

“Was it you who used the Smoke of De